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PM Modi Inaugurates Development Projects Worth Rs 614 crore in Varanasi
The projects inaugurated include upgradation of Lal Bahadur Shastri Hospital Ramnagar, sewerage related works, infrastructure facilities for protection and conservation of cows and a housing complex for players in Sampurnanand Stadium.
Centre Should Issue White Paper About Impact of Note Ban, GST on Economy: Ashok Gehlot
His comments came on the day the Congress is observing the fourth anniversary of the note ban as a Vikshwasghaat Diwas (betrayal day). Describing demonetisation as a dangerous step, Gehlot said it along with the GST and the coronavirus pandemic adversely...
CBI Books Former CMD of PSU Hindustan Steelworks Construction Over Bribe Charge
HSCL, a Public Sector Undertaking under the Steel Ministry, was appointed as Project Management Service Provider (PMSP) for executing the TFCCM project on June 3, 2015, they said. It is alleged that Vikas Jalan, MD of Trans Metalite India Pvt Ltd, had dem...
Arnab Goswami Shifted to Taloja Jail for Using Mobile Phone in Custody at Covid Quarantine Centre
The Raigad crime branch found Goswami was active on social media using somebody's mobile phone, despite his personal mobile phone having been seized by police when he was taken into custody on November 4, the official said. While being escorted to Taloja...
55 Counting Centres, 78 CAPF Companies: EC Prepares for November 10 as Bihar Awaits Poll Results
The maximum three counting centres each have been set up in four districts of East Champaran (which has 12 assembly constituencies), Gaya (10 constituencies), Siwan (eight constituencies) and Begusarai (seven). Rest other districts either have one or two...
Former IAS Officer Sasikanth Senthil to Join Congress
He said the Congress party as a movement has been consistent with the founding ideologies of the Constitution and that the "current leadership understands the spirit of this ideological fight and recognises that India has to be for all.
Agra Police Constable Spot Dead as Illegal Mining Mafia Runs Him Over with Tractor
The incident took place around 6am on Sunday morning, when Sonu Chaudhary, a 2019 batch constable, was on patrol duty around the illegal mining spot. As he tried to stop the mining, the accused tried to flee with the tractor. However, when Chaudury tried...
Virtual Doors Closed: SC Orders Advocates-on-record to Not Share Video Links of Online Court Hearings
The circular issued by apex registry said that only two appearance links and one viewing link shall be provided to each litigating party.
13% Rise in Covid Cases in Delhi Due to Pollution; Masks, Purifiers May Not Be Enough: IMA
Stating that N95 masks and air purifiers may not provide full time protection, the doctors' body stressed on the implementation of long-term measures to bring down pollution levels.
Exit Poll Shows Advantage for Ruling BJP in Gujarat Bypolls, Congress Falling Behind
In Gujarat, the BJP is expected to bag six to seven seats with a 49% vote share while the Congress is expected to win zero to one seats with a 40% vote share. Other parties are not expected to open their account after bagging a vote share of 11%.
Delhi Reeling Under Third Wave of Covid-19; Cases Should Drop Soon: Health Minister Jain
Jain said that the Delhi government has filed a special leave petition (SLP) in the Supreme Court after the high court did not allow reserving 80 per cent ICU beds for COVID19 patients at several private hospitals here.
India-China's 8th Round of Military Talks to De-escalate Border Tensions at Ladakh End in Deadlock
Top military commanders of both the countries met seven times in a bid to resolve the six month standoff. The last meeting happened on October 12 and that too ended in a deadlock.
Network18 News Channels Win Across 18 Categories at News Television Awards 2020
CNN-News18's Zakka Jacob won Best TV News Presenter English for Brass Tacks, while News Epicentre won Best News Debate Show (English).
US Study Links Air Pollution to Rise in Covid Mortality, Indian Experts Say Causal Link Not Established
The researchers, including Xiao Wu from Harvard University, found that chronic exposure to PM2.5 pollutants — tiny particles in the air that are two-and-a-half microns or less in width — is linked to greater county-level COVID-19 mortality rates.
BHEL Reports Rs 552 Crore Consolidated Loss in September Quarter on Lower Revenues
The company had a consolidated net profit of Rs 120.95 crore in the quarter ended on September 30, 2019, according to a BSE filing.
Jharkhand HC Defers Till Nov 27 on Lalu Prasad's Bail Plea in Fodder Scam Case
RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav was convicted in the Dumka (Jharkhand) treasury case and was awarded five years’ jail term. He was convicted in four out of total five cases and had got bail in three cases.