India
SC to Pronounce Verdict on August 14 in Suo Motu Contempt Case Against Prashant Bhushan
The top court on August 5 had reserved its verdict in the matter after Bhushan defended his two alleged contemptuous tweets saying they were against the judges regarding their conduct in their personal capacity and they did not obstruct administration of...
Explainer: What we know about possible COVID-19 transmission from freight and packages
China reported several cases of frozen food packaging contaminated with the novel coronavirus this week, while New Zealand said it is investigating the possibility that its latest COVID19 cases could be traced to imported freight.
Released tycoon Lai says HK needs patient, not radical, democracy campaign
Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai said on Thursday he was overwhelmed by the support he got after becoming the most highprofile person to be arrested under a new national security law and urged patience in a "longterm fight" for democracy.
Heavy Rains Lash Parts of Mumbai and Neighbouring Districts, IMD Predicts More Showers
Some isolated places in Mumbai received heavy downpourin the range of 70 mm to 100 mm during the 24-hour period ending at 8.30 am on Thursday, a senior India Meteorological Department (IMD) official said.
Ram Janmabhoomi Trust Chief Tests Positive for Covid-19, Was Part of Ayodhya Event With PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who laid the foundation stone of the Ram temple in Ayodhya on August 5, had shared the stage with Ram Temple Trust head Mahant Nritya Gopal Das.
Without Food for 10 Days, Dudhwa Tigress Dies Slow Death with Wire Trap Around Neck
On Wednesday, the autopsy report revealed that at the time of her death, her stomach was empty, faecal sample was hard and body dehydrated.
Heavy Rains in Delhi Lead to Traffic Snarls as City Grapples with Waterlogging Woes
Kuldeep Srivastava, the head of the IMD's regional forecasting centre, said the city witnessed "continuous rains overnight" and more rainfall is expected during the day.
Heavy Rains in Delhi Bring Respite from Sultry Weather
Dark clouds hovered over the national capital during the day, but rains kept the residents waiting until after 8 pm.
National Education Policy: Universities Not to Affiliate over 300 Colleges, says Education Minister
Universities will not be able to provide affiliation to more than 300 colleges with the new NEP proposing granting more autonomy to colleges and phasing out affiliation system, Union minister Ramesh Pokhriyal has said.
Money Laundering Case: I-T Raids on Chinese Individuals, Indian Contacts Continue for Second Day
The department, official sources said, has seized a number of documents and computer peripherals and has recovered about Rs 60-70 lakh cash from multiple premises in the Delhi-NCR region till now.
Rain Lashes Rishikesh, Highway Leading to Badrinath and Kedarnath Shrines Blocked
The traffic was temporarily stopped to clear the highway, said SHO, Muni ki Reti police station, Kishor Saklani.
Preparation Underway to Cap Damaged OIL Well Spewing Gas for 78 Days
Connection of this new spacer spool with the capping blow out preventer (BOP) stack is in progress. Following this the BOP stack shall be pressure tested again, the company said.
AYUSH Minister Shripad Naik Tests Positive for Coronavirus; Asymptomatic and Isolated at Home
The minister of state for AYUSH and defence said he opted for self-isolation as he is asymptomatic and added his vitals are within normal limits.
Bodies of Covid-19 Victims Piled up in Van in Maharashtra's Ahmednagar; Probe Ordered
The civic body issued a show-cause notice to the person who was handling the transportation of bodies, an official said on Wednesday.
Delhi So Far Receives Lowest Rainfall in August in 10 years
An expert at Skymet Weather said the national capital did not witness good rains because the axis of monsoon kept on fluctuating and did not remain over Delhi-NCR for longer duration.
News18 Evening Digest: Bengaluru Mob Violence and Other Top Stories
These are the top stories we are covering this evening: violence-hit Bengaluru area resembles war zone; Supreme Court says certificate not necessary before producing electronic evidence in court; Shah Faesal says decision to quit politics was not “surrend...
