India
Labour Ministry Gets Sealed for Two Days After 24 Officials Test Positive for Coronavirus
Officials said 17 other officials, who also came in contact with the positive patients have been asked to home isolate.
Covid-19 Lockdown: Homecoming for 693 Indians Stranded in Pakistan Likely via Wagah-Attari Border This Month
The Indian High Commission has requested Pakistan’s foreign ministry to open the Wagah-Attari on June 23 to allow the return of stranded Indians.
53-Year-Old ASI of Delhi Police Dies Due to Coronavirus, More Than 800 Personnel Tested Positive so Far
Sanjeev Kumar was posted with the Crime Branch and had been admitted to GTB Hospital after testing positive for the virus.
Cess on Petrol and Diesel in Madhya Pradesh Hiked by Re 1 from Saturday
A cess of Rs 3.50 and Rs 2 was being charged on petrol and diesel, respectively, in MP. With the hike, cess on petrol will be Rs 4.50 and that on diesel will be Rs 3 per litre.
Two Cops Shunted Out For Assaulting Civilian in Noida, Inquiry Ordered
At least seven other police personnel deployed in Noida and Greater Noida have been shunted out or suspended since May 10 on charges of assaulting or manhandling common people.
Exempt Tech Workers from Proposed Visa Restrictions in US, Says IT Industry Body Nasscom
The statement comes amid reports that the US is considering suspension of a number of employment visas including the H-1B - which is much sought-after among Indian IT professionals - in view of the massive unemployment in America due to the COVID-19 pande...
People's Movement from 9 pm-5 am Prohibited; Buses, Trucks Can Ply on Highways: MHA
In a communication to all states, Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla said the purpose of restricting movement at night was primarily intended at preventing congregation of people and ensuring social distancing, but not hampering supply chains and logistics.
Maharashtra Minister Dhananjay Munde Tests Positive For Coronavirus
Munde, a Nationalist Congress Party leader, had attended a state cabinet meeting earlier this week and taken part in the NCP's foundation day event two days ago here.
Delhi HC Says Centre Did Not Reopen Activities Post Lockdown in Haste, Fines Petitioner Rs 20,000
The bench said the government is expected to be vigilant and will evaluate the situation and if it is found that the rate of infection is going up, they can always review their decision and impose curbs.
2 Workers Injured in Fuel Tank Blast in Chhattisgarh's Raigarh Succumb to Injuries
The blast had occurred on Wednesday evening when the workers were cutting an old diesel tank with a gas cutter at a scrap yard in the premises of Jindal Steel and Power Limited (JSPL) in Patralapli village, he said.
Lockdown in Maharashtra Again as Cases Surge? CM Uddhav Thackeray Clears the Air
All markets, market areas and shops, except malls, were allowed to reopen in the state from June 5 on the odd-even basis in non-containment zones.
J Radhakrishnan Brought Back as Tamil Nadu Health Secretary amid Soaring Covid-19 Cases
Radhakrishnan, presently Principal Secretary and Commissioner of Revenue Administration, has been posted as Principal Secretary to Health and Family Welfare Department, the order said.
Manabadi AP Inter Result 2020 LIVE Updates: 1st, 2nd Year Results Out at bie.ap.gov.in; District Krishna Tops
AP Manabadi Inter result 2020 Live Updates: Andhra Pradesh Intermediate 1st year and 2nd Year will be declared today at bie.ap.gov.in and manabadi.co.in. Students who appeared for exam this year, can check their results here.
Phonetics Match: Many Tamil Nadu Towns, Areas Get New English Spellings
Interestingly, the government has not changed the name or spelling for Srivilliputtur, though the district administration had suggested it be called and spelt as Thiruvillipuththur.
'Significant Progress Towards Eliminating ISIS Threat': US to Reduce Troops in Iraq 'Over Coming Months'
The two countries recognized that in light of significant progress towards eliminating the ISIS threat, over the coming months the US would continue reducing forces from Iraq, a joint statement said.
SC Takes Note of Issues Relating to Treatment of Covid-19 Patients, Dignified Handling of Bodies
Reports have been appearing in the media on alleged improper handling of COVID-19 patients and bodies of the victims in hospitals.