India
Telangana Records Sudden Spike in Covid-19 Cases, Govt Blames it on ‘Lockdown Relaxations’
In the last 24 hours, the state reported 99 fresh cases- of which 12 migrant workers also tested positive, taking the total tally of the state to 2,891.
West Bengal Announces New Dates for Class 12 Board Exams
The decision was taken as the government has ordered schools to remain shut till June 30. Chatterjee said the exams will start on July 2 instead of the earlier announced date of June 29.
No Change of Exam Centre Within District, Request Only Through Schools: CBSE on Pending Board Exams
The board exams, which were postponed in view of the COVID-19 pandemic, will be conducted from July 1 to 15.
SBI Cuts Interest Rates on Savings Deposit to 2.7%, ICICI Bank Reduces it by 25 Bps
For savings bank deposits, the bank has two slabs -- balance up to Rs 1 lakh and those with above Rs 1 lakh balance.
Karnataka Govt Mulls Resuming Regular Classes from July 1, Admission Process from Next June 8
In a circular, the government said schools must convene meetings with parents and management committees between 10 and 15 June to discuss the kind of preparations to be made before the academic year begins.
Vice President Naidu, PM Modi Greet People on Telangana Statehood Day
Telangana was carved out of Andhra Pradesh in 2014 under the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act.
Widow of Ambulance Driver Pledges Mangalsutra for Last Rites, CM Yediyurappa Gives Rs 5 Lakh
The deceased was identified as Umesh Hadagalli, an ambulance driver with 108 services who succumbed to a heart attack during the morning hours on May 27.
Pakistan Shells Forward Areas Along Line of Control in J&K's Poonch District
The sheling prompted a befitting reply from the Indian side, officials said, adding the Pakistani troopers carried out attacks on forward posts with guided missiles.
Shah Says India Successful in Fight against Covid-19, Better Placed in Comparison to Developed Nations
Shah said while the world average is 77.6 cases infected per lakh population, India only has 12.6 cases per lakh population.
Jagan Reddy Govt Moves SC Challenging Andhra HC's Order Overruling Appointment of State Election Head
The high court last week had also quashed a Government Order appointing retired judge V Kanagaraj as the new State Election Commissioner (SEC). It restored retired bureaucrat Nimmagadda Ramesh Kumar as the SEC.
Four-year-old Girl Raped and Killed, Her Body Found Dumped in Well in MP's Chhatarpur
Police have detained some suspects, a senior officer said, adding a reward of Rs 10,000 has been announced for any information on the perpetrator of the crime who remained unidentified so far.
Give Details of PPE Kits Given to Sanitation Workers on Daily Basis: Delhi HC to AAP Govt, 3 MCDs
A bench of Justices Hima Kohli and Subramonium Prasad issued the direction after noting that the affidavit and status reports filed by the Delhi government and the three municipal corporations were incomplete.
Temples in Karnataka Suffered Revenue Loss of Rs 600 Crore During Coronavirus Lockdown: Minister
Around 300 A and B grade temples under Muzrai department in the state lost around 35 per cent of their annual income, state Muzrai Minister Kota Srinivas Poojary said.
A Lengthy History of Espionage Tactics: When Pakistan Double-crossed India after Nehru's Generosity
Retaliatory action while caught on the wrong foot and trying to outwit India by taking advantage of its liberal attitude is a well-established practice of Pakistan.
Lucknow-based SGPGI Develops RNA-based Fast & Affordable Testing Kit to Bolster India's Fight Against Covid-19
The kit, which has been developed by the Department of Molecular Medicine and Biotechnology of the institute, would cost around Rs 150, as claimed by the doctors at the SGPGI.
ICMR Study Says Sustained HCQ Intake Reduces Covid-19 Infection Risk Among Healthcare Workers
The study highlights the potential antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties of HCQ with respect to its low cost of therapy and excellent oral bioavailability high tissue concentrations in the lungs relative to the plasma levels and acceptable safety pro...