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SC Asks Centre to Ensure Doctors Get Salaries on Time, Quarantine Period Not Treated as Leave
The top court also asked the Centre to clarify that compulsory quarantine period of healthcare workers is not to be treated as leave and salaries are not deducted for the period.
Seven Arrested after Woman Paraded with Husband on Shoulders for Suspected Affair in MP
As per a complaint lodged by the woman, the incident took place on Tuesday at Chhapari Ranwasa village under Kotwali police station, 15 km from the district headquarters, the official said.
NDA Ally LJP Asks EC to Postpone Bihar Elections, Says Polls Amid Pandemic Will Endanger Lives
The party has said resources should now be focussed on curbing the Covid-19 crisis and tackling floods in the state instead of holding the polls.
Unlock 3.0: Gymnasiums, Yoga Centres to Open in Punjab; Night Curfew to Continue
Cinema halls, swimming polls, entertainment parks, theatres, bars, auditoriums, assembly halls and similar places will not be permitted to open.
MVA Allies in a Live-in Relationship, Govt Won't Survive Due to Different Ideologies: Fadnavis
Elsewhere, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray said the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government will not last long as there is lack of unity among the ruling allies.
SBI Reports 81% Surge in Quarterly Profit, Provisions for Bad Loans Drop
Indian lenders are bracing for a surge in bad loans in a pandemic-ravaged economy, with the central bank's relief measures including deferments of loan and interest payments as well as low interest rates expected to hurt the health of banks.
Elderly Covid-19 Patient Drives to Bhopal Hospital after Not Being Offered Ambulance for 24 Hrs
The 58-year-old man, who identified himself as a clerk posted with the Health Department at Bhopal's Satpura Bhawan, got himself admitted at the city's Chirayu Hospital on Friday.
Delhi Airport to Relocate Ultraviolet Tunnels Outside Departure Terminal For Luggage Disinfection
Before resumption of domestic passenger flights in May, the Delhi International Airport Limited had installed eight UV tunnels outside the entry gates in the departure forecourt area of Terminal 3.
COVID-19: Govt Receives 131 Claims Under Insurance Scheme for Healthcare Providers
The claims are coming in a bit slow as families are initially in a state of shock when a death occurs and, therefore, it takes time to do the necessary paperwork, Officer on Special Duty in the Health Ministry Rajesh Bhushan said at a press briefing.
Covid Care Centres in This Andhra District Going The Extra Mile to Boost Morale of Infected Persons
Some equipment for games have been arranged, while counsellors visit the centres twice a day to monitor the mental health of the inmates.
IIM Calcutta to Begin Online Classes for Fresh MBA Batch from August 10
Around 480 students from across the country will be joining the virtual classes.
MP Farmer Sets Herself Afire to Protest Building of Approach Road across Her Farmland
Locals rushed to save the woman from the flames. She was then taken to a local hospital before being taken to Indore, some 35 km from Dewas, with 20% burn injuries.
Trump raises possibility of delaying the election - but that power rests in Congress
U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday raised the possibility of delaying the nation's Nov. 3 presidential election despite its date being enshrined in the U.S. Constitution, drawing immediate objections from Democrats.
Centre Not Obligated to Pay for GST Compensation Shortfall in States: Attorney General
The AG has also said the GST Council has to decide on making good the shortfall in the GST compensation fund by providing the sufficient amount to be credited to it.
Swab Taken from Woman's Private Parts in Maharashtra's Amravati District, Lab Technician Held
State Woman and Child Development Minister Yashomati Thakur expressed shock over the incident, that took place on Tuesday, and said strict action will be taken against the technician.
Panchayat Orders MP Woman to Carry Husband on Her Shoulders as Punishment for 'Extramarital Affair'
A case has been registered against seven persons on the complaint of the woman.