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Railway Installs Alarm System in Delhi's Covid-19 Isolation Coaches to Alert Docs of Emergencies
In case of emergency, as soon as the patient presses the emergency call bell, a red light fitted outside the coach will glow with a loud sound. This will enable the caregivers to attend to the sick person.
Amid Coronil Row, Patanjali Claims it Broke no Rules in Licence Process for Covid-19 'Medicine'
Manufacture and sale of a medicine is carried out as per the rules laid down by the government and not in accordance with someone's personal belief or ideology, Patanjali said in a statement.
Power Ministry Considering 20-25% Import Tax on Solar Modules
India does not currently levy a customs duty on imports of solar cells and modules, but has a safeguard duty to protect its local industry which expires in July.
Kejriwal Launches Video Call Facility for Covid-19 Patients at Delhi's LNJP Hospital
The chief minister said that till now, relatives of coronavirus patients were not able to talk to them, but that that issue has been resolved.
Churning in Bihar's Caste Cauldron after JD(U) Engineers Split in RJD as Parties Try to Firm Up Formulae
The RJD appears desperate to pursue Mandal politics because different castes of the social justice bloc stand divided due to their individual political ambitions.
India's Sugar Output Could Jump by 12% in 2020-21: Trade Body
Maharashtra is expected to produce 10.13 million tonnes in the new season, up from 6.16 million tonnes this year, the trade body said.
First Covid-19 Death in Arunachal Pradesh After 43-yr-old Woman Succumbs
The woman, a resident of West Kameng district, was suffering from chronic kidney disease and had returned from Delhi on June 11. She was kept at an institutional quarantine at Dirang.
Lockdown Had Ruined Plans of K'taka Man Who Killed Wife, Mother-In-law Before Dying by Suicide
Preliminary investigation in the case revealed that Amit tried to hire a snake charmer and a ‘supari killer’ for killing his wife in Bengaluru but all his efforts went in vain due to Covid-19 lockdown.
India Witnesses Highest Coronavirus Spike of Almost 17,000 Cases, 418 Deaths in 24 Hours
According to the ministry data updated at 8am, active cases stand at 1,86,514 while 2,71,696 people have recovered and one patient has migrated.
'...We Pleaded With Them to Stop': Father, Son Die After Alleged Torture by Tamil Nadu Police in Custody
Police had taken Jayaraj into custody for having his mobile handset store open beyond coronavirus lockdown curfew. After hearing of the matter, Benicks had gone to the police station and defended his father, which enraged the policemen. Those in the know...
Extend Tenure of Resident Doctors to Meet Shortage amid Covid-19 Pandemic, Delhi Govt Tells Hospitals
The national capital has recorded 3,788 fresh coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours, taking the tally of the infected people to 70,390. As many as 2,365 people have died of the coronavirus in the city.
Decision on Remaining CBSE Exams Likely Today as SC to Hear Plea Seeking Cancellation of Boards Amid Pandemic
The top court had deferred the hearing on Tuesday to June 25 after Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing on behalf of the Centre and CBSE, submitted that discussions on the matter were at an advanced stage and that a decision will be taken by Wednesda...
Over 1.44 Lakh Students Register for Under-graduate Courses at Delhi University
The total number of registrations stands at 1,44,249, while 47,921 students have paid registration fees, according to data on the portal till 8.30 pm.
More than 700 Indians Stranded in Pakistan to Return to India Starting Tomorrow
Pakistan has agreed to the return of the 748 Indian nationals who will come back over June 25-27 -- 250 Indians will be allowed to return on a particular day and the Mission in Islamabad has prepared three lists for each day.
India Expresses Concern over Continuing Instability in Libya
Spokesperson in the Ministry of External Affairs Anurag Srivastava said any peace process in Libya must take into account the legitimate aspirations of the Libyan people while preserving the country's sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity.
Railways' Isolation Coaches Facility in Delhi's Shakur Basti Gets Its First Suspected Covid-19 Patient
This is the first patient to be admitted in any of the 503 coaches requisitioned by the Delhi government to be used as COVID Care Centres for suspected or confirmed patients.