India
New Education Policy Based on Equity, Quality, Accessibility: HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal
Speaking at the inaugural session of Amity University's two-day conference on "Implementation of National Education Policy 2020 for Transforming India", he said there is awareness and excitement regarding the implementation of the NEP not only in the coun...
Children and Adults Produce Different Antibodies Against Novel Coronavirus, Says Study
There is a connection between the magnitude of your immune response and the magnitude of the infection: The more severe the infection, the more robust the immune response, because you need to have more immune cells and immune reactions to clear a higher d...
PV Sindhu Shares What Makes Badminton Tough to Organise in Coronavirus Times
PV Sindhu spoke about the return of badminton, how she is maintaining hygiene and her 'I retire' post.
Indian Overseas Bank Reports Net Profit of Rs 148 Crore in Q2 as Bad Assets Decline
Total income rose 8.1 per cent to Rs 5,431 crore during the quarter under review as against Rs 5,024 crore in the same quarter of 2019-20, Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) said in a regulatory filing.
Suspension of Trains: Tracks Blocked at 22 Locations in Punjab, Unable to Resume Service Says Rly Board
Railway Board Chairman and CEO VK Yadav said the Railways is planning to operate passenger as well as goods trains once the blockades are cleared.
Re-opening of Schools, College in Tamil Nadu to Be Decided on Nov 9: CM
On the need for air ambulances to lift seriously ill patients to hospitals outside the district, the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister said the government would consider the matter. Palaniswami was here to inaugurate Rs 131 crore worth of developmental projects a...
Tablighi Jamaat: Court Allows Deportation of 8 Foreigners Discharged of All Charges
While discharging two foreigners each from Indonesia and Thailand, and one each from Kyrgyzstan, Nigeria, Kazakhstan and Jordan, the court had said perusal of the entire charge sheet and other documents placed on record showed that they were not present o...
Wealthy Countries Edge Towards Global Climate Finance Goal
Wealthy countries have ramped up financing to help developing countries cut carbon emissions and cope with climate change impacts, although it is unclear if they will meet their goal of $100 billion this year.
Delhi HC Seeks CBI's Response on Kuldeep Singh Sengar's Appeal Against Jail in Unnao Rape Case
Justice Vibhu Bakhru issued notice to the CBI and also asked the agency to respond to Kuldeep Singh Sengar's application seeking suspension of the sentence till pendency of the appeal.
Rupee Zooms 44 Paise to 73.92 Against US Dollar in Early Trade
The domestic unit opened at 73.99 against the US dollar, then gained further ground and touched 73.92, registering a rise of 44 paise over its previous close.
Without a Seat at the Table, You're on the Menu: Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi on Indian-Americans' Participation in Polls
I think that we have to find the boldest common denominator that unites us and work on those priorities first before tackling some of the other issues which obviously deserve attention but might provoke a little more disagreement in terms of the way forwa...
Covid-19 Positivity Rate in Bengal Remained 8.23% Even After Durga Puja, Says Mamata Banerjee
Thanking Durga Puja committees and the people for maintaining COVID-19 safety protocols which kept a check on the spread of the infection, the chief minister urged them to show the same restraint during Kali Puja and Chhat celebrations.
I&B Ministry Forms Prasar Bharati CEO Shashi Shekhar Vempati-led Panel for 'Fresh Look' into TRP Guidelines
This committee is tasked to address the "needs of the stakeholders" and make necessary recommendations for a rating system which shall be "robust, transparent and accountable".
Naxals Kill Village Sarpanch's Husband in Chhattisgarh's Dhamtari; Probe Begins
A hand-written pamphlet was found stuck on a tree, in which the Sitanadi Area Committee of Maoists claimed responsibility for the killing and accused Kunjam of acting as a police informer, the official said, ruling out the deceased's association with poli...
Supreme Court Defers Hearing to Nov 5 on Pleas Related to Loan Moratorium Scheme
The Reserve Bank of India and the Finance Ministry have already filed separate additional affidavits in the apex court saying that the banks, financial and non-banking financial institutions will credit into the accounts of eligible borrowers by November...
Sensex Rallies Over 400 Points in Early Trade; Nifty Hovers Around 11,800
ICICI Bank was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, surging around 4 per cent, followed by SBI, IndusInd Bank, HDFC Bank, Tata Steel and HDFC.