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India Completes Building Key Bridge over Galwan River in Eastern Ladakh, Say Sources
The construction of the bridge was one of the reasons behind the aggressive behaviour by China's People's Liberation Army in the region that triggered the six-week standoff between the two sides.
Will Govt Form Committee to Probe Lapses that Led to Face-off With China, Asks Sitaram Yechury
He raised the question during the all-party meeting convened by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday.
AC Coaches Not Suitable for Isolation Wards Due to Transmission Risks: Railways
The ministry added that it was advised that these isolation ward coaches would be used only when the state facilities would get overwhelmed.
DCGI Approves Restricted Use of Anti-viral Drug Favipiravir for Coronavirus Patients
Glenmark Pharma is currently conducting trials for Favipiravir for use on coronavirus patents. While the trials are still underway, the DCGI approved the drug after seeing encouraging results.
Highest Single-day Spike of 13,586 Covid-19 Cases in India; Tally Reaches 3,80,532
In some positive news, the number of recoveries crossed the two lakh mark and stands at 2,04,710, while there are 1,63,248 total Covid-19 active cases, according to the updated official figure at 8 am.
Life-saver Dexamethasone Can Prevent Ventilator Stage in Covid-19 Cases, Benefit India: Oxford Prof
The use of drug is a timely discovery for India and other countries where the virus is still spreading.
Rohtak Honour Killing: 19-year-old Girl and Husband Stabbed to Death, Three Arrested
Police said the man, in his twenties, and the woman were from the same village and got married last year against the wishes of their families.
Telecom Dept Wants BSNL, MTNL to Shun Use of Chinese Equipment in 4G Upgrade
The government has reportedly decided to tell Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd (MTNL) not to use Chinese telecom gear in their 4G upgradation. An official order is yet to be issued in this regard.
Toddler Falls off 2nd Floor in Greater Noida, Gets Hospitalized 50 km away in Delhi Due to Referrals
The Gautam Buddh Nagar administration, however, has refuted reports that claimed the boy was denied treatment at 'at least half a dozen hospitals' in Noida and Greater Noida.
No Question of Hiding Covid-19 Death Figures, Says BMC amid Controversy
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), in a statement, clarified that it did not hide any information related to previous 862 COVID-19 deaths, which were added to the fatality count on June 16.
Ladakh is the First Finger, China is Coming After All Five: Tibet Chief’s Warning to India
Lobsang Sangay said Beijing’s recent actions on the Line of Actual Control with India can be seen as following the ‘Five Fingers of Tibet strategy’ as was laid down by Mao Zedong.
UP Govt Announces Road Tax Relief for Electric Vehicle Manufacturers, Hikes Traffic Fines
The state government also passed a proposal under which there will be a penalty of Rs 500 for wrong parking for the first time and Rs 1,500 for the second time.
SHO in UP Suspended for Giving 'Lessons' in Corruption, Video Goes Viral
In the 3.59-minute audio clip, Mani Shankar Tiwari is heard telling subordinates how he managed to run a police outpost because of his connections with an MLA and a minister in the previous government.
China's Hard Line After LAC Clash: Don't Misjudge Firm Will to Safeguard 'Sovereignty' in Galwan Valley
Beijing claimed it was Indian troops who broke the consensus and crossed the Line of Actual Control, deliberately provoking and attacking Chinese officers and soldiers.
PIL Filed in HC Against Making Delhi LG Chairman of DDMA, Seeks Quashing of Decision to Keep Hosps Open for All
The petition contended that the LG as DDMA chairperson exceeded his jurisdiction by allowing residents of other states to use the resources of the national capital.
Record Daily Spike of 12,881 Covid-19 Cases, Death Toll Rises by 334: Health Ministry
The number of active cases stands at 1,60,384 while 1,94,324 people have recovered and one patient has migrated, according to the data updated at 8am.