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MoS Home Kishan Reddy Indicates Delhi L-G's Order on Institutional Quarantine Could Be Reviewed
Minister of State for Home G Kishan Reddy said he is hopeful L-G Anil Baijal will take into account those households who have the facilities to home quarantine and would thus desist being sent to institutional quarantine as mandated in the new order.
Airlines in India Need to Look For Wide-Body Aircraft For Global Expansion: SpiceJet Chairman
In India, only national carrier Air India and Vistara have wide-body aircraft like B787 in their fleet.
SC Goes on Summer Vacation, Will Continue Hearing Urgent Matters via VC
During the first week of the summer vacation, ie from June 22 to 26, two division benches will conduct hearings through Video Conferencing/Tele-conferencing mode.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
No Formal Plans, Says White House on Donald Trump Mediating India-China Border Issue
US President Donald Trump last month had offered to "mediate or arbitrate" the raging border dispute between the two Asian neighbours, saying he was "ready, willing and able" to ease the tensions.
Surveillance Post Set Up by Chinese Army on Indian Side of LAC Triggered Clash in Galwan Valley: Sources
The Indian side also retaliated strongly, but the casualties on the Chinese side are not yet known.
On Day 2 of Virtual Meet, PM Modi Asks CMs to Make Full Use of Covid-19 Testing Capacity, Health Infra
People's discipline during the lockdown has stopped the virus' exponential growth, the PM said, adding that India is now better placed than earlier vis-a-vis treating patients and health infrastructure.
Beijing's ‘Premeditated’ Action Led to Galwan Violence, Jaishankar Tells Chinese Counterpart
Jaishankar and Wang Yi, one of China's most senior diplomats, agreed on the call that “neither side would take any action to escalate matters and instead, ensure peace and tranquility”, added the statement.
To Pay for Mom’s Treatment and Siblings’ Fees, This Class 12 Student is Now Handling Covid-19 Bodies
What bothers the youngster is that employees like him who are into high-risk jobs do not get any insurance from the private companies employing them.
Delhi Violence: Cops File Seven Chargesheets Before Court Against 39 People in Murder Cases
Of the total 39 people arrested in connection with the seven cases of murder, 16 are Hindus and 25 are Muslims, a senior police officer said.
Facing Tepid Demand, CIL to Discuss Domestic Coal Use With Cement Consumers, CPPs
Coal India (CIL) will hold discussions through video conference, the PSU said in separate notices to consumers of the cement sector and CPPs on Monday.