Maha Congress to agitate for Arnab’s arrest
Australian envoy calls on Punjab, Haryana CMs
Counter negative propaganda against govt projects: Goa CM
Red-tapism made acquisition process a vicious cycle: Indian Army Chief
5 workers killed in fire at Serum Institute of India: Covishield production safe
Twitter locks account of Chinese Embassy in US over Uyghur tweet
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US President Joe Biden’s inaugural address
Italian PM Giuseppe Conte wins crucial vote of confidence
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Tejashwi says bureaucratic arrogance proven again by rude behaviour of Patna DM
BJP preventing ‘moksha’ for Sushant’s soul: Congress
Congress to distribute Priyanka calendar in UP
I’m a clean person, not scared of PM Modi: Rahul Gandhi
Congress forms 5-party Mahagathbandhan to take on BJP in Assam
Sonia forms 10-member election panel for Kerala chaired by Chandy
Bengal: Left, Congress leaders hold talks; to finalise candidates by Jan end
Former minister Shahnawaz Hussain is BJP’s MLC candidate in Bihar
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Ekta Kapoor remembers Manav of ‘Pavitra Rishta’ on Sushant’s birth anniversary
Sidharth Malhotra begins shoot for ‘Thank God’
UP man complains Mirzapur maligns district, SC notice to Amazon Prime
Kangana calls Tandav ‘Hindu phobic’, ‘atrocious’ and ‘objectionable’
Sensex over 50K mark as Biden, Budget fuel fast recovery hopes
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Dogfight: Airlines unleash deep discounts to dominate the sky
Azim Premji and Dr Devi Shetty chosen for PCB awards
Healthcare sector revenues likely to grow by 20% in FY22: ICRA
Air India Express deploys robotic technology to disinfect aircraft
Industry body lauds BSNL’s move towards Indian equipment for 4G
India’s eight core industries’ production loses steam, down 2.6% in Nov
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Aatmanirbhar Bharat: Tribal Affairs Ministry to ink 2 MoUs with KVIC
For Rishabh Pant, lessons on terrace of Roorkie home come handy
Pujara is the team’s warrior: Shastri
Athletic Bilbao beat Barcelona to win Spanish Super Cup, Messi sent off
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Sonu Sood plans pan-India platform for young emerging cricketers
Bill Gates is America’s biggest farmland owner
An actor has to be an activist: Mohd Zeeshan Ayyub
President Kovind donates ₹5 lakh for Ram Temple construction
No benefit from arthritis drug for severe Covid patients: Study
Expert panel recommends Phase 1 trial of nasal Covid-19 vaccine
Karnataka’s Covid vaccine recipient dies of heart stroke: Minister
PM flags off 8 trains to Statue of Unity in Gujarat
Boeing assisting with investigation in Indonesia flight crash
All women Air India crew set to pilot 17-hr flight from San Francisco to Bengaluru
Indonesian airliner crashes into waters off Jakarta with 62 aboard, including 10 children
British Health Secretary Matt Hancock is expected to announce any changes to England’s tier restrictions on Wednesday.
New Delhi: The COVID-19 pandemic has redefined the rules for online dating in the country. With the enforced lockdown restrictions and social distancing norms in place,...
However, Dr. Chatterjee asserted that more follow up is needed to confirm the reported cases' categorization into reinfection as it may trigger panic among the public.
Gurugram: The Gurugram district administration on Thursday issued a detailed advisory for Chhath Puja which is to be scheduled on November 20 and Guru Nanak Gurpurab...
New Delhi: As the wrath of the Covid-19 pandemic continued to grapple the national capital, it reported the highest single-day fatalities on Wednesday at 131, taking...
Religious leaders asked to maintain law and harmony and comply with Covid-19 guidelines.
New Delhi: The winter season amid the Covid-19 pandemic will be very challenging, but a vaccine will be there sometime early next year, hopefully in February-March,...
Biden has declared victory for the 2020 presidential election, while sitting President Donald Trump hasn’t conceded and is pushing for legal challenges.
The situation could be exacerbated as US businesses are exhausting their pandemic relief aid, an ominous sign foreboding more layoffs and bankruptcies, the report said.
The National Green Tribunal on Wednesday sought response from the Chief Secretaries of 23 states and Union territories on imposition of ban on fire crackers in...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday urged the people to exercise their right to vote in large numbers to strengthen democracy and also to follow the...
WASHINGTON: Gita Gopinath, chief economist of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), on Monday urged policymakers to provide more fiscal stimulus to boost the recovery from the...
It said that coronavirus pandemic has been provided an opportunity to the Railways to improve all-round efficiency.
The Chief Justice of India said justice must be accessible to all, otherwise it will be a failure on our part.
Hyderabad, Oct 24 : As the World Polio Day is observed around the globe amid the Covid-19 pandemic on Saturday, experts underlined the need for continuing...
Meanwhile, the recovery rate in the city has now gone up to 90.78 per cent. The samples' positivity rate is 2.84 per cent. The number of...
According to a statement by the government, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) also said that three vaccines are in advanced stages of development in India, out...
The PM, while chairing a review meeting of the research and vaccine deployment ecosystem against the coronavirus pandemic, also underscored the need for continuous and rigorous...
President Ram Nath Kovind on Wednesday said that the Covid-19 pandemic has underscored the need for greater global cooperation to ensure collective health and economic well-being,...
According to reports, Microsoft employees will need approval from their managers to work remotely on a permanent basis, but can spend less than 50 percent of...
While Mukesh Ambani added $37.3 bn to his fortune, Gautam Adani retained the second spot on the list by boosting his net worth 61 per cent...
The pandemic has also brought to the forefront new economic opportunities where digital technologies can play an essential role, providing new growth levers for South Asian...
The statement also found approval among different income groups -- with the low income groups complaining the most at 75.9 per cent, while the others too...
On age basis, among those in the age group from 18 years to 55 years and above, the percentage ranged from 52.4 per cent to 55...
The inaugural session was presided over by C.K. Saji Narayanan, National President, BMS, and was anchored by BMS General Secretary Virjesh Upadhyay.
Apart from an economic downturn, the Covid-19 pandemic has also triggered an upsurge in new enrolments, along with contributions towards various schemes administered by India`s pension...
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New York, Oct 1 : The US on Wednesday hailed its partnership with India on protective equipment and medical supplies during the “desperate” early days of...
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the water bill waiver scheme of Delhi Jal Board has been extended by three months, till December 31. “In wake of...
When visiting children's home, the police personnel always ensure they are in civil dress and its mostly the women officers who interact with children and counsel...
The RBI’s MPC (Monetary Policy Committee) is expected to release its resolution on the monetary policy after their meet on September 29 to October 1, 2020.
The term of the Bihar Assembly ends on November 29. According to the poll panel, there are 7.29 crore voters in the state, including 3.85 crore...
“CSIR has prioritized conducting clinical trials of well proven drugs in partnership with industry towards the development of multiple therapeutic options for COVID-19.” : Director General...
The plea had contended despite HPC orders, many continue to languish in jails in Maharashtra.
The Supreme Court on Monday said Right to Protest of one section has to be in balance with others’ Right to Mobility on a public road, as everyone...
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to address the nation to brace citizens for “winter lockdown plans” in preparation for a second wave of the...
Security Printing and Minting Corporation of India Limited (SPMCIL) has informed that printing of bank notes at their presses was also affected due to the Covid-19...
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the situation of the economy of many countries has worsened. The effect can be seen in Saudi Arabia as well....
Vietnam on Saturday resumed international flights after a five-month suspension due to the Covid-19 pandemic. On Saturday morning, a Vietnam Airlines carrying 60 passengers on board...
The Union Health Ministry has already released SOP for opening of schools from September 21.
This information was given by Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Shri Ramdas Athawale in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Citing World Bank assessment, Das said that recovery globally would take a longer route as it is not fully entrenched.
That is natural, especially in an institution that attempts to balance, day in and day out, the firmness of law against the vagaries of human nature.
The bench asked the Centre’s counsel to get instructions on this issue and listed the matter for further hearing after two weeks.
“As many as seven out of every 10 patients since the lockdown have said that they felt suicidal during the lockdown.”
India continues to grapple with pandemic as the number of covid-19 cases continue to increase. The total tally of cases on Tuesday reached 42,85,174 with 73,208...
India faces a range of complex foreign policy challenges right now, and the Minister is at the centre of efforts to resolve the border crisis with...
With Unlock-4 guidelines regarding Covid-19 pandemic already in place, the Haryana government on Thursday issued standard operating procedures (SOPs) and guidelines for film shooting. All applications...
The High Court Registry also organised virtual farewell for Justice I. S. Mehta and Justice Sangita Dhingra Sehgal.
The Atham festival, which heralds the start of the 10 -day 'Onam' festivities, was also held in the shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mumbai, Aug 29 : The residential building Prabhukunj, where playback legend Lata Mangeshkar lives, was sealed by Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Saturday as a precautionary...
New Delhi, Aug 28 : The Covid-19 pandemic has increased the need for turning the rental housing segment into an organised sector, according to Sriram Chitturi,...
NEW DELHI: Six ministers of opposition ruled states — West Bengal, Punjab, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand — have jointly filed a review petition in the...
The petitioner insisted that human life is paramount and not the elections, as people are suffering due to the coronavirus infection.
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), said that the ongoing global Covid-19 pandemic has affected the mental health of millions of...
The Congress leader also highlighted the flood situation in states like Assam and Bihar to claim that it will only further complicate matters and put students...
Palaniswami said he has directed the Higher Education Department to issue a detailed Government Order on the matter.
The bench observed that the petitioner has not made all the state governments parties in the matter. The state governments are empowered to enforce the Centre's...
New Delhi, Aug 25 : Work from home is a big part of the new normal thanks to the Covid-19 pandemic. As we get comfortable in...
The Iranian president also cited the reduction of inflation to single-digit figures as another achievement of his administration.
Prakash Javadekar on Sunday announced the reopening of the film and TV production industry that has been shut for several months since March due to COVID-19.
In order to avoid huge turn out during corona period, Patna district administration has ordered vegetables, fruits and meat shops to be opened for only four...
Whether children between six and 11 should wear masks depends on a number of factors, including the intensity of transmission in the area, the child’s ability...
Rain clouds may hamper the festivities over the next couple of days with the IMD Deputy Director-General K.S. Hosalikar predicting heavy rain in the north coastal...
The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Tuesday directed the states where elections would be held …
A similar letter has been written by Congress leader P. Chidambaram to Rajya Sabha Chairman and Vice President of India, M. Venkaiah Naidu, urging him to...
"The worsening coronavirus situation around the globe calls for tighter border closures and stricter virus prevention measures, and not allowing any outside assistance whatsoever regarding the...
"Working together, all of us, old and young, from everywhere in the world, can overcome this pandemic,"
Facebook on Tuesday said that it purged 22.5 million pieces of hate speech content in the second quarter (April-June) this year, increased from 9.6 million pieces...
The US accounted for the world's highest number of infections and fatalities at 50,89,416 and 1,63,425, respectively, according to the CSSE.
The Prime Minister also took a detailed stock from the local leadership about their work during the Covid-19 pandemic.
This season is only limited to domestic pilgrims who are residents and citizens living in Saudi Arabia.
“I’m not saying there is no solution now. Whatever happens in the next few months or years, I also believe that it’s in our hands,” he...
Late on Sunday, Bihar DGP Gupteshwar Pandey said that Tiwari was aforcibly quanratined’ even before he could initiate the probe.
Of the total 1.24 lakh cases, active cases currently stand at 72,005.
He urged all those celebrating the festival to be "content" with a "modest celebration" and strictly adhere to the safety protocols of wearing masks, practicing physical...
The Wakf Board also advised 'imams' to keep their Eid sermons brief.
While Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was warning about the pandemic, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was inviting the Covid-19 disaster by organising Namaste Trump in Ahmedabad and...
In the Kerala High Court, the MCI had submitted that overseas test centres were not feasible.
Raghuram Rajan argued that providing resources for relief and repair is going to be very important and what India has done so far in terms of...
‘The PM represents Varanasi constituency and Defence Minister is from Lucknow. Other Cabinet ministers are also from UP. Why can you not set up temporary hospitals...
Post-work, do not forget to play your favourite PC game or stream the latest Netflix TV show after a busy day.
Hiranandani said that he has also talked to major private banks and they are willing to set up and invest in such funds.
The IRCS has also installed hand pumps for the affected families to ensure that people have access to clean drinking water.
"Education disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic is preventing children from getting their education off to the best possible start," said Fore.
Updates on Covid-19 from Ministry of Health and Family Welfare:Total recoveries leap up to 7.2 lakh; National Recovery Rate improves to 62.72%; Case Fatality continues to...
"Based upon the circumstances, the Board decided with heavy heart that it is not advisable to hold and conduct this year's Shri Amarnathji Yatra and expressed...
All the eight divisions recorded fatalities on Sunday, while only Chandrapur (out of total 36) remains a zero Covid death district till date.
Moscow, the country's worst-hit region, reported 578 new confirmed cases, taking its tally of infections to 232,954.
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Washington, Jul 17 : Over 60 per cent of voters in the US trust Anthony Fauci, the country’s top infectious diseases expert, but not President Donald...
The circular stated that "If Covid mortality has to be lessened, it has to start with doctors and hospitals."
Smart farming utilizing sensors and satellite imagery in Indonesia improved crop yields on average by 60 per cent.
Then it was said the report was positive, but the ambulance came to take the body after 16 hours, Priyanka Gandhi said.
Foreigners make up over 75 per cent of graduate students in electrical, computer, petroleum and industrial engineering fields, according to Inside Higher Ed.
The COVID-19 pandemic is making things even worse. Many more people could slip into hunger this year, he said.
In the report, the World Health Organisation (WHO) warned that the Covid-19 pandemic will get "worse and worse" if governments fail to take more decisive action.
The Bengaluru-headquartered IT behemoth employs more than 1.75 lakh people in several countries across the globe.
London, July 13 : Strategies for the safe reopening of low and middle-income countries (LMICs) in response to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic must recognise that preserving...
Mumbai, July 9 (IANS) Stressing the need to involve the common people, Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Thursday called for setting up local ”Corona Vigilance...
The urgent requirement for alcohol-based hand sanitisers amid the Covid-19 pandemic enthused many firms, including sugar mills and alcohol producers, to jump on the bandwagon.
In Baltimore, Maryland state, a group of protesters tore down a statue of the Italian-born explorer Christopher Columbus and threw it into the water on Saturday...
US President Donald Trump pulled Washington out of the Iranian nuclear deal, also known as the JCPOA, in May 2018 and reimposed heavy sanctions against Iran.
New Delhi, July 4 : This year the Independence Day celebrations at Red Fort might not be as grand as in the previous years because of...
The President said, "In India, we see Buddhism as a fresh expression of the sublime truth. In modern times, two exceptionally great Indians -- Mahatma Gandhi...
US President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo earlier said that the virus might have originated in a laboratory in China.
New Delhi: The HRD Ministry postponed the JEE Main, NEET, and JEE Advanced entrance exams again due to the coronavirus pandemic. Exams now in September. Now,...
Advisor to the Prime Minister on Climate Change Malik Amin Aslam said one of the purposes of the project is to rebuild the pandemic-hit economy and...
The parents also urged the court to issue directions that schools should charge only tuition fee until schools begin to function normally.
cafe had closed and lost considerable incomes during the last three months due to lockdown measures against the pandemic in the province.
Washington, July 1 : US President Donald Trump has once again slammed China over the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic which America is struggling to contain amid a...
New Delhi, July 1 : Former Congress Chief Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday assured the nurses working as the frontline fighters against the COVID-19 pandemic that he...
"Six months ago, none of us could have imagined how our world - and our lives - would be thrown into turmoil by this new virus,"
Uddhav Thackeray has approved Rs 16.65 crore for the purposes of this project cum clinical trial from the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund.
Institutional racism contributes to why African-Americans have been hit harder than the whites in the US amid the COVID-19 pandemic, White House health advisor Anthony Fauci...
Thiruvananthapuram, June 24 : Kerala on Tuesday was among those honoured for tackling the Covid-19 pandemic when the United Nations celebrated the Public Service Day. The...
"A PCR call was received at I P Estate police station on Monday regarding rape with the complainant by court Ardali at Rouse Avenue Court," he...
Recently, Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain's health condition improved after receiving the plasma therapy.
In the past, devotees from across the country would descend on the Brahma Sarovar on solar eclipse to perform "pind daan" and other rituals.
"You can see a situation in some countries where they could get a second peak now, because the disease has not been brought under control," he...
"The studio is taking full precautions and sanitising the place properly and regularly. But one careless move can be fatal, unfortunately.
Pakistan has so far reported a total of 154,760 COVID-19 cases, with 3,093 deaths.
On March 22, ahead of the lockdown 1.0, B Block of Jahangirpuri was declared a containment zone. But nearly three months on, parts of Jahangirpuri are...
In Delhi also, the cost of Covid test has been fixed at Rs 4,500 as there had been different rates.
Nairobi, June 15 : Countries must invest in robust infrastructure and public awareness campaigns to boost donation of safe blood and strengthen the response to COVID-19...
The Chinese vaccine maker started work on development of a vaccine against Covid-19 in January in partnership with leading academic research institutes in China.
The new rules came in the wake of a sharp rise in Covid-19 cases in the national capital, which on Friday registered 2,137 cases.
"A horrific tragedy, resulting from a lethal blend of arrogance and incompetence," he added.
JMI maintained its position for third consecutive year in the coveted Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings 2021 released last Tuesday. JMI retained its rank at...
Asking the industry to move ahead and invest more to achieve growth, he assured them of government''s commitment to support businesses and corporates.
Among the religious groups, Sikhs are the worst hit in terms of negative impact on income with 79.5 per cent reporting lower income after the lockdown.
"Despite the COVID-19 outbreak, we have been delivering a continuous effort without lowering standards," Zhang said.
The ECLGS scheme is the biggest fiscal component of the Rs 20-lakh crore ''Aatm Nirbhar Bharat'' package announced by The Finance Minister last month.
In addition to this, 23 more items were included in this scheme as MFPs. This inclusion incorporated agriculture and horticulture produce from North Eastern States collected...
Kejriwal had announced that the Delhi government hospitals will be available for the residents of the city only, while those run by the Central government will...
Out of the 511 active cases till June 7, there are 149 cases active in CRPF, 134 in CISF, 82 in BSF, 63 in SSB, 26...
Conserving and restoring seagrass meadows can contribute to achieving as many as 10 of the UN Sustainable Development Goals as well as the goals of the...
New Delhi, June 7 : After being in lockdown for over two months amid the COVID-19 pandemic, India is finally in the process of unlocking itself....
Delhi government is already facing the heat for not testing asymptomatic people in the city. Ganguly added that it is difficult to test everybody, and people...
A total of 396,591 people worldwide have died of the disease, the data showed.
His bail plea was rejected by a special MP-MLA court in connection with the alleged forgery of the documents of the buses his party arranged for...
Following the officials testing positive for Covid-19, the office of ED located at Loknayak Bhawan in south Delhi''s Khan market area has been sealed for two...
"During the month of May alone, at least 16 journalists and bloggers were charged under the 2018 Digital Security Act.
Kolkata, June 5 : Targeting the state assembly polls that is scheduled to be held within a year if not postponed by Covid-19 pandemic, West Bengal”s...
The petitioner had expressed his apprehension in depositing the amount with the PM-CARES Fund or the state government''s relief fund. He had moved the apex court...
A new report by the National Statistics and Information Authority shows that nearly half of the estimated 32.9 million Afghan population is under 15 years of...
Lauding SPIC MACAYA for adding elements like literature, holistic food, nature walk and ''Naad Yoga'' in its programmes for the ''Anubhav'' series, Modi said that both...
Bars and night clubs will remain to be closed, and the restriction on the movements of those aged over 65 and under 18 will continue.
New Delhi, May 26 : Union Minister Prakash Javadekar, who holds the crucial portfolios of Information & Broadcasting and Environment, has the huge task of reaching...
New Delhi, May 29 : The general economic slowdown, along with the impact of the global Covid-19 pandemic, pulled India’s GDP growth rate down to 3.1...
Improved indoor ventilation is an important step that can be taken to reduce the risk of infection.
Saudi Arabia has had more cases of coronavirus than any other place in the Arab world, with 78,541 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 425 deaths.
Pawar requested the Prime Minister's personal attention into the matter, and initiation of necessary measures to revive one of the most important sectors of the economy.
Moscow, May 28 : Russian President Vladimir Putin has called on the government and regional authorities to maximize efforts to solve the problem of unemployment, which...
The Harvard Professor said that life will be very different when lockdown ends.
"It feels good to be out of my house," Biden told reporters, adding: "Never forget the sacrifices that these men and women made. Never, ever, forget."
The Governor followed it up by a review meeting of the crisis in which Thackeray excused himself but sent his close confidante Milind Narvekar.
The Governor made his displeasure clear in a letter to Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray as the embarrassed government attempted to combat the crisis - before Raj...
Tehran, May 24 (IANS) Iranians held massive collective prayers on Sunday to celebrate Eid, amid social distancing measures including masks and gloves due to the COVID-19...
The issue for GST exemption has surfaced particularly with respect to items needed in the fight against the pandemic: Ventilators, personal protection equipment (PPE), Covid-19 test...
Citing a report analyzing the changes in the US political map in recent years from the University of Chicago's Law Review, Litt said "Americans' political power...
Brazil, whose president has resisted restrictions, is the hardest hit country in the region with over 310,00 cases
New Delhi, May 22 : Leaders of 22 like-minded parties met on Friday to exchange views on the extraordinary situation in the country arising out of...
According to the government, 12,653 more samples were tested, taking to total to over 3.85 lakh till date. Testing of 503 samples is under process.
Initially, the Uttar Pradesh government asked to send buses to Lucknow, then asked to send buses to border and then they raised the issue of fitness,...
Some 50 representatives from the Chinese side and the UN Office in China attended the launching ceremony.
As of Tuesday, 289 confirmed cases of coronavirus have been recorded in the district, including five deaths, while 207 patients have recovered and got discharged from...
The virus has taken more than 2,500 African lives. Vigilance and preparedness are critical, he said.
During the earlier campaigns, Wuhan focused on testing health and public transport workers, teachers, officials working in public places, caregivers and nursing home staff.
Google Meet is completely free and anyone with an email address can sign up and get started.
Wuhan, May 18 : Wuhan, the capital of China’s Hubei province where the COVID-19 pandemic originated last December, will not charge residents as the city moves...
The government has allowed inter-state movement of passenger vehicles and buses with mutual consent of states. Barring containment zones, there are no zone-wise restrictions from the...
The iPhone maker in 2017 said that the update was necessary to prevent an unexpected shutdown and preserve the life of the devices.
Tibetan Buddhist philosophy espouses the transformation of mind as the key to achieving peace and happiness within oneself and in the world at large.
London, May 15 : Researchers, including one of Indian-origin, have revealed that more than 28 million elective surgeries across the globe could be cancelled as a...
At present, there are 489 active cases in J&K of whom 51 are in Jammu division and 438 are in Kashmir division.
India's ambassador to Saudi Arabia Dr Ausaf Saeed told IANS in an exclusive interview that despite the challenge of some job losses, there are huge opportunities...
The petitioners maintained that Section 25M of the Industrial Disputes Act provided for the right to layoff workers due to natural calamity.
According to the report, Islamist extremist propaganda is focusing more on the vulnerability of government opponents distracted by the pandemic and the opportunity this presents for...
Islamabad, May 14 : The trade activities between Pakistan and Iran at the Taftan border crossing have resumed after remaining suspended for more than two months...
The total number of cases also soared to 17,822 after 1,162 people, in the steepest single-day jump, tested positive.
"It is important that we be realistic and I don''t think anyone can predict when or if this disease will disappear."
New Delhi, May 14 : As the COVID-19 pandemic has necessitated many ministries and departments to ‘Work from Home’ to maintain social distancing in the fight...
Risk factors for violence, abuse and neglect were also on the rise for children living under restricted movement and socio-economic decline.
Apart from this, Sonu recently donated over 1,500 PPE kits to doctors across Punjab. He has also offered hi hotel in Juhu as residential facility for...
This development comes as the country reported 887 new COVID-19 cases , the steepest jump over a 24-hour period, bringing the overall tally to 14,657.
New Delhi, May 11 : As the world continues to battle the Covid-19 pandemic, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday asserted the importance of technology in...
Democrat Speaker Nancy Pelosi is next in the line of succession to the Presidency if both Trump and Pence become incapacitated.
"That's the kind of stuff where you begin to get worried that basic - not just institutional norms - but our basic understanding of rule of...
The manufacturing sector shed 1.3 million workers, and employment in retail trade was down 2.1 million jobs.
Both the leaders expressed solidarity with each other and appreciated the mutual cooperation extended towards each other's stranded nationals.
"It is hard to imagine how much the coronavirus pandemic has recast motherhood," she said.
China is at present busy with a global campaign to rid itself of the taint of an alleged cover-up of and misinformation about the Corona Virus...
"The interaction was live streamed on 300 Twitter handles, 500 Facebook pages and 100 YouTube channels.
He pointed out how the RSS cancelled its 'Pratinidhi Sabha' in Bengaluru to help reduce spread of virus.
There is limited governance and monitoring and 56 per cent of the respondents said that there was no board involvement and only 22 per cent said...
Since President Donald Trump took office in 2017, the US national debt has risen from under US $20 trillion to over US $24 trillion.
In a video message, the UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres hailed the role of the Non-Aligned Movement in shaping global solidarity. He also stressed the importance of...
Turkey, which took over Iran as the worst hit country in the Middle East in terms of cases, has reported 126,045 COVID-19 infections, while the death...
The state of emergency was originally scheduled to end on May 6, the last day of the Golden Week holidays.
Industrial activities continue to be banned in the Red Zones comprising MMR, PMR and MMC, though private construction sites having in-situ labour can resume activities in...
So, we have entered the third phase of nationwide lockdown to contain the COVID-19 pandemic. The initial turbulence has now settled down to a great extent...
The aid is likely to assist some 7,000 medical professionals as they work to fight the infection.
Spain currently accounts for 216,582 coronavirus cases, with 25,100 deaths.
Member states, in a UN General Assembly resolution, called for all countries to have "equitable, efficient and timely" access to any future vaccines developed to fight...
New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) The Delhi High Court has sought Centre’s stand over a plea seeking court’s direction restraining the police from picking or arresting...
Mumbai, April 27 (IANS) Akshay Kumar has donated two crore rupees to the Mumbai Police Foundation. The actor has made the contribution keeping in mind the...
Gandhinagar, April 27 : Ahmedabad corporator and a senior Congress leader Badruddin Shaikh died on Sunday night, succumbing to the dreaded coronavirus. The 68-year-old Congressman was...
The NCP chief also said India should move quickly to capture the space likely to be vacated by China in the manufacturing sector.
Mumbai, April 26 (IANS) Bollywood actress Vidya Balan is elated as she’s raised over 2,500 PPE kits for doctors and Rs 16 lakhs for those who are...
Spain currently accounts for the second highest number of coronavirus cases in the world at 223,759, with 22,902 deaths.
Chandigarh, April 26 : The administration in the holy city of Amritsar in Punjab has converted a residential school into a 1,000-bedded care isolation centre for...
Britain has become one of 20 countries and global organisations, including the World Health Organization (WHO), to pledge to give world access to new vaccines and...
United Nations, April 26 : The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is stepping up delivery of health and hygiene items for families and health workers in 12...
Zurich, April 25 FIFA, the world football governing body, has announced that it will distribute $150 million to member associations over the next few days as...
"It is not enough to proclaim the virtues of multilateralism. We must continue to show its added value. International cooperation must adapt to changing times."
Ottawa, April 25 : Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a rent subsidy program to help small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The program titled...
Gandhinagar, April 24 : Gujarat saw 191 more corona positive cases on Friday, taking its tally to 2,815, with 15 more people losing their lives to...
"AYUSH drugs and medicines are being distributed to all frontline staff and people to boost their immunity," said the statement.
"This virus is killing black people at an alarmingly high rate in America," added the Grammy Award-winning artist.
In the entertainment arena, searches for 'Bigg Boss', 'Drive', 'Tanhaji', 'Housefull 4' and 'Good Newwz' were replaced by the old classic 'Ramayan' that was re-telecast on...
New Delhi, April 24 : From bringing estranged couples together to encouraging stars to become corona warriors, the COVID-19 pandemic and the lockdown period is changing...
"The best response is one that responds proportionately to immediate threats while protecting human rights and the rule of law," he said.
Dubai, April 23 (IANS) The International Cricket Council hosted a Chief Executives Committee meeting via conference call on Thursday as members came together to consider the impact...
Panaji, April 23 The Association of All Goa Muslim Jamaats on Thursday issued a pre-Ramzan advisory urging Muslims in the state not to organise community iftars...
New Delhi, April 23 The Congress Working Committee will meet on Thursday through video conferencing to discuss the Covid-19 pandemic and lockdown situation in the country....
The development, which was already expected, helped the Pakistani rupee to recover further ground against the US dollar, reports The Express Tribune.
Mumbai, April 22 (IANS) Alia Bhatt features in Mumbai Police force’s latest effort in their ongoing campaign exhorting people to stay indoors, in these times of...
Sources said the order to temporarily close offices in the PHQ was issued after the driver's positive status was confirmed through test reports.
"If the seafarer is tested as positive for COVID-19, he/she will be dealt as per the procedures laid down by the Union Ministry of Health and...
Mexico has reported 8,772 confirmed COVID-19 cases, with 712 deaths.
On Monday, Cuba reported two new deaths from the coronavirus, bringing its death toll to 36 out of 1,087 confirmed cases.
Hong Kong's Center for Health Protection said no new confirmed COVID-19 case was recorded in Hong Kong on Monday, the first time in more than 45...
Mumbai, April 20 : Actor Shreyas Talpade has created a video to spread awareness about the COVID-19 pandemic and his effort bears an influence of Bollywood...
"A meeting of the CWC will be held on Thursday, 23rd April, at 10.30 am through video conferencing to discuss the current COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown...
New Delhi, April 20 : The office of Ayushman Bharat that comes under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has been sealed and 25 employees...
New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) A quarter of the Indian workforce has reported a decrease in their incomes, while 39 per cent reported a dip in personal...
The Green Party of Canada said it will not provide unanimous consent for frequent in-person sittings until public health advice backed the move.
According to the researchers, during this current pandemic, there have been reports of formula shortages and price gouging the cost of infant formula.
The Parliament was adjourned on March 24 -- the day nationwide lockdown was announced by the Central government.
70-odd inmates locked all entrances leading to a block of the correctional home and detained five wardens and 11 sweeping staff
Meanwhile, with 482 more COVID-19 deaths in the past 24 hours, Italy, the worst-hit country in Europe, now has a total of 23,227 deaths.
Tehran/Ankara, April 18 : Iranian authorities have said that they were closer to the contain the COVID-19 pandemic in most of the country, while, Turkey was...
Panaji, April 18 In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, there is a hunt on in Goa, for the next Mario Miranda. With the entire population...
Addressing long outstanding issues in the international debt architecture should be cast as a third phase given the urgency and immediacy of the need to act...
Global markets have been on a bear run including the financial markets for the past few weeks owing to the concerns of a significant impairing of...
Cuomo said that he did not know what will happen after May 15, but "we will see depending on what the data shows."
According to the expert, even before the COVID-19 crisis, an estimated two out of five Americans could not cover a $400 expense without going into debt.
The deadly coronavirus pandemic, that originated from China, has so far killed over 1.35 lakh people across the world. The COVID-19 pandemic will leave severe scars...
The joint statement came after G20 finance ministers and central bankers on Wednesday agreed to "support a time-bound suspension of debt service payments for the poorest...
The announcement came after critics pointed out the initial rules of the CERB excluded too many people, including those working reduced hours.
Mumbai, April 15 (IANS) The Maharashtra government has taken serious note of complaints, alleging illegal collection of relief funds in the name of Covid-19 pandemic by certain...
New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) Spitting in public spaces shall be a punishable offence with fine as per the new lockdown guideline issued by the Ministry of...
Mumbai, April 12 (IANS) The Maharashtra IAS Officers Wives Association has donated Rs 1.75 lakh to the CM Relief Fund to fight the Covid-19 pandemic, an official...
Geneva, April 12 : The COVID-19 pandemic has hit over 22,000 healthcare workers across 52 countries and regions, the World Health Organization (WHO) said. According to...