India
Indian Among 13 New Coronavirus Cases in Singapore, Total Number Rises to 200
The Indian man was referred to the National Centre for Infectious Diseases (NCID) on the same day and tested positive for the infection later that afternoon.
Parliament Approves 'Vivad Se Vishwas' Bill; Taxpayers Can Pay Dues Without Interest, Penalty till Mar 31
Replying to the debate on the bill in the Upper House, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the government is definitely taking all steps towards addressing the issue of reduction of litigation on a priority basis.
MP Congress MLA's Father Seeks Police Help to Meet Son in Bengaluru Resort
Narayan Choudhary, whose son Manoj is one of the 19 rebel MLAs holed up in the resort, requested police to give him an opportunity to meet him and submitted a memorandum in this regard.
UP Shuts Down All Educational Institutions Till March 22 Amid Coronavirus Scare, Exams To Be Held as Scheduled
A total of 11 people have tested positive for coronavirus in Uttar Pradesh till now, of which 10 are being treated in Delhi and one at KGMU in Lucknow.
SAARC Leadership Could Chalk Out Strong Strategy to Fight Coronavirus, Says PM Modi
Together, the prime minister said, we can set an example to the world, and contribute to a healthier planet.
Centre Approves 4% Hike in Dearness Allowance for 48 Lakh Central Govt Employees, 65 Lakh Pensioners
The Cabinet has approved this increase to central government employees and dearness relief to pensioners with effect from January 1, 2020.
Centre Notifies New POCSO Rules, Makes Law for Sexual Offences Against Children More Stringent
Some of the significant additions in the new rules include provision of mandatory police verification of staff in schools and care homes, procedures to report sexual abuse material (pornography), imparting age-appropriate child rights education among othe...
Bihar Board Result 2020: BSEB 12th Result Might be Delayed as Evaluation Date Extended to March 14
With the BSEB extending the date of evaluation of copies, students will have to wait for some more time for BSEB 12th Result 2020.
India Naive to Coronavirus, Focus Should be on Preventing New Cases Through Travellers: Srinath Reddy
Reddy emphasised on the need to protect the most vulnerable sections, which include the elderly, those suffering from other chronic diseases and the healthcare professionals, in case the virus spreads to become a community infection.
Party General Secy KC Venugopal, SC Advocate KTS Tulsi among 9 RS Candidates Named by Congress
The party named Digvijaya Singh and Phool Singh Baraiya to contest from Madhya Pradesh where a keen contest will take place in one of the three seats as the BJP has also announced its candidates — Jyotiraditya Scindia and Sumer Singh Solanki.
Coronavirus: Govt Says No Community Transmission; Only 6,200 People Tested for Virus Out of 13L Screened
As of Thursday evening, India had confirmed 74 cases of coronavirus out of which 57 are Indians and 17 foreigners. Three of the 74 have already been cured and discharged from hospitals.
SBI Gets Approval to Acquire 49% Stake in Crisis-Hit Yes Bank
The State Bank of India’s Executive Committee of Central Board accorded approval for the purchase of 725 crore shares in the troubled private sector bank, at Rs 10 per share subject to regulatory approvals.
Over 3,600 URLs Blocked in 2019 for Carrying 'Unlawful and Malicious' Content: Ravi Shankar Prasad
Prasad said Section 69A of the IT Act provides for blocking of unlawful and malicious online content in the interest of sovereignty and integrity of India, defence and security of the country, friendly relations with foreign states or public order.
There is Tsunami of Hindutva Hate, Delhi Violence Pre-planned Pogrom: Owaisi in Lok Sabha
Some of his remarks evoked sharp response from the Treasury benches, with at least two Union ministers -- Ravi Shankar Prasad and Kishan Reddy -- registering their protest. Speaker Om Birla also expunged certain remarks made by Owaisi.
Kerala TET Answer Key 2020 Released at keralapareekshabhavan.in, Raise Objection Till March 17
Candidates, who had appeared for the entrance examination, can check the Kerala TET Answer Key 2020 at keralapareekshabhavan.in.
Attempt to Politicise Delhi Riots, Amit Shah Tells LS; Applauds Cops for Restricting Violence to Few Areas
Vowing not to spare anyone involved in the riots irrespective of their religion, caste or party affiliation, the Union Home Minister said it will be a lesson for the country on what befalls those who take part in rioting.