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  • 11:49 PM (IST) Posted by Sri Lasya

    Ashraf Ghani Says 'In Talks To Return' To Afghanistan After Fleeing, reports AFP

    Ashraf Ghani Says 'In Talks To Return' To Afghanistan After Fleeing, reports AFP

  • 11:36 PM (IST) Posted by Sri Lasya

    The Supreme Court collegium yesterday approved the proposal for the appointment of Justice Kaushik Chanda as a permanent judge of the High Court.

    The Supreme Court collegium yesterday approved the proposal for the appointment of Justice Kaushik Chanda, Additional Judge of the Calcutta High Court as a permanent judge of the High Court.

     

  • 9:16 PM (IST) Posted by Sri Lasya

    A temple-like memoir house has been inaugurated in Chittoor's Srikalahasti town under CM Jaganmohan Reddy's 'Nava Ratnalu' scheme

    A temple-like memoir house has been inaugurated in Chittoor's Srikalahasti town under CM Jaganmohan Reddy's 'Nava Ratnalu' scheme. A 'mirror hall' with Jaganmohan Reddy's photos and statue will be inaugurated on Friday.

  • 8:46 PM (IST) Posted by Sri Lasya

    India has administered more than 56.57 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses till now

    India has administered more than 56.57 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses till now

     

  • 8:44 PM (IST) Posted by Sri Lasya

    COVID restrictions eased in Himachal Pradesh

    COVID restrictions eased in Himachal Pradesh for "all goods carriers, daily/weekend commuters or people who intend to commute for medical purpose. Children below 18 accompanied by parents with vaccination certificates (double doses) or negative RT-PCR report are also excluded."

  • 7:20 PM (IST) Posted by Sri Lasya

    External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar lays wreath at UN Peacekeepers memorial at UN headquarters in New York

    External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar lays wreath at UN Peacekeepers memorial at UN headquarters in New York. MoU exchanged between India and UN in support of partnership for technology in peacekeeping in attendance of Jaishankar and UN Secretary-General António Guterres.

  • 6:50 PM (IST) Posted by Sri Lasya

    Karnataka Govt appoints Additional DGP (CID) Umesh Kumar as the nodal officer to coordinate with the Central Govt for bringing back the people of Karnataka stuck in Afghanistan

    Karnataka Govt appoints Additional DGP (CID) Umesh Kumar as the nodal officer to coordinate with the Central Govt for bringing back the people of Karnataka stuck in Afghanistan

  • 6:12 PM (IST) Posted by Sri Lasya

    Kerala reports 21,427 new cases, 179 deaths and 18,731 recoveries; Test positivity rate at 15.5%

    Kerala reports 21,427 new cases, 179 deaths and 18,731 recoveries; Test positivity rate at 15.5%

  • 5:53 PM (IST) Posted by Sri Lasya

    Tamil Nadu government allows re-opening of schools for classes 9th to 12th from 1st September

    Tamil Nadu government allows re-opening of schools for classes 9th to 12th from 1st September with COVID19 protocols, teachers and other staff to be fully vaccinated

    MORE DETAILS: Classes 9-12 to open in Tamil Nadu from September 1 

  • 5:53 PM (IST) Posted by Sri Lasya

    Ranchi Police registers rape case against Sunil Tiwari, the advisor of former CM Babulal Marandi

     Ranchi Police registers rape case against Sunil Tiwari, the advisor of former CM Babulal Marandi. "The case was registered at Argora police station on Aug 16 on complaint of Tiwari's maid, who accused him of raping her in March 2020," as per the police.

  • 5:07 PM (IST) Posted by Sri Lasya

    Envoys of four Nations presented credentials to President Ram Nath Kovind in a virtual ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan today

    Envoys of four Nations- Holy See, Nigeria, Austria and Republic of Korea- presented credentials to President Ram Nath Kovind in a virtual ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan today

  • 4:58 PM (IST) Posted by Sri Lasya

    Congress appoints Dr Ajoy Kumar as AICC incharge of Sikkim, Nagaland and Tripura

    Congress appoints Dr Ajoy Kumar as AICC incharge of Sikkim, Nagaland and Tripura

     

  • 4:35 PM (IST) Posted by Sri Lasya

    SC dismisses a plea of Anil Deshmukh challenging a Bombay High Court order refusing to quash the CBI FIR against him in a corruption case

    Supreme Court dismisses a plea of former Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh challenging a Bombay High Court order refusing to quash the CBI FIR against him in a corruption case

     

  • 4:16 PM (IST) Posted by Sri Lasya

    Tsunami alert issued after 6.8-magnitude quake off Vanuatu, reports AFP

    Tsunami alert issued after 6.8-magnitude quake off Vanuatu, reports AFP

  • 3:44 PM (IST) Posted by Sri Lasya

    The Afghan embassy in Tajikistan has asked Interpol police to detain Ashraf Ghani

    The Afghan embassy in Tajikistan has asked Interpol police to detain Ashraf Ghani, Hamdallah Moheb and Fazl Mahmoud Fazli on charges of stealing public funds in order to return them to the people's wealth.

     

  • 3:43 PM (IST) Posted by Sri Lasya

    Union Cabinet has approved the implementation of National Mission on Edible Oils – Oil Palm with a financial outlay of Rs 11,040 crores: Union Minister Narendra Singh Tomar

    Union Cabinet has approved the implementation of National Mission on Edible Oils – Oil Palm with a financial outlay of Rs 11,040 crores. The focus is on increasing area and productivity of oilseeds and oil Palm, says Union Minister Narendra Singh Tomar.

     

  • 3:42 PM (IST) Posted by Sri Lasya

    United Nations Human Rights Council to hold a special session on August 24

    United Nations Human Rights Council to hold a special session on August 24 to address “Serious Human Rights Concerns and Situation in Afghanistan”. Session is being convened with the support of 60 Observer States so far, including France, India, Japan, Pakistan & United Kingdom.

  • 2:53 PM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma

    Mumbai Crime Branch unit arrested 2 people from Vikhroli and seized pistols, live bullets from their possession

    Mumbai Crime Branch unit arrested two people from Vikhroli area and seized eight country-made pistols and eight live bullets from their possession. Both of them have been sent to Police custody till August 23. 

     

     

     

     

  • 2:46 PM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma

    Bihar CM Nitish Kumar conducted aerial survey of flood-affected districts

    Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar conducted an aerial survey of flood-affected Katihar and Purnia districts.

     

  • 2:26 PM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma

    4 people arrested in connection with procuring MBBS seats for students from J&K in Pak via Hurriyat, terror funding: DGP Dilbagh Singh

    J&K: 4 people have been arrested in connection with procuring  MBBS seats for students from Jammu and Kashmir in Pakistan via Hurriyat and terror funding: J&K DGP Dilbagh Singh.

     

     

     

  • 2:01 PM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma

    1st French evacuation flight from Kabul included 21 Indian nationals on Tuesday: Ambassador of France to India

    The first French evacuation flight from Kabul yesterday included 21 Indian nationals: the elite Gurkhas who were ensuring security of the French Embassy," tweets Emmanuel Lenain, Ambassador of France to India.

     

     

     

  • 1:44 PM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma

    BJP Delhi unit stages protest near Pakistan High Commission against vandalisation of Maharaja Ranjit Singh statue in Pakistan

    WATCH: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Delhi unit stages protest near Pakistan High Commission against vandalisation of Maharaja Ranjit Singh statue in Pakistan.

     

     

     

  • 1:32 PM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma

    J&K: A shell was found in nalla near Sarol Sector, Chingus of Rajouri district

    Jammu and Kashmir: A shell was found in a nalla near Sarol Sector, Chingus of Rajouri district. Further investigation is underway. Details awaited.

     

  • 1:16 PM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma

    UK govt announces Resettlement Route for Afghan refugees

    The UK Government announces Resettlement Route for Afghan refugees. In its first year, the Afghan Citizens’ Resettlement Scheme to welcome up to 5,000 Afghans to the UK who have been forced to flee the country, with up to a total of 20,000 in the long-term: The UK Government.

     

  • 12:40 PM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma

    Bombay High Court grants interim relief to businessman and Shilpa Shetty's husband Raj Kundra

    Cyber department-related pornography case: Bombay High Court grants interim relief to businessman and Shilpa Shetty's husband Raj Kundra and keeps his anticipatory bail application for hearing next Wednesday, 25th August. 

  • 12:18 PM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma

    Jyotiraditya Scindia flags-off distribution of flood relief material in Gwalior, Chambal regions

    Madhya Pradesh: Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia flags off the distribution of flood relief material in areas of Gwalior and Chambal regions.

  • 12:08 PM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma

    It was long battle of 7 yrs, ultimately justice has prevailed: Senior advocate Vikas Pahwa, counsel for Shashi Tharoor

    It was a long battle of 7 years. Ultimately justice has prevailed. He had faith in the judicial system right from the beginning. The charges levelled by the police for abetment to suicide and cruelty were absurd and preposterous: Senior advocate Vikas Pahwa, counsel for Shashi Tharoor. 

     

     

  • 11:40 AM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma

    Petroleum companies increased price of domestic LPG cylinders by Rs 25

    Petroleum companies increased the price of domestic LPG cylinders by Rs 25. The price of a non-subsidized 14.2 kg cylinder in Delhi is now Rs 859.50. Earlier on July 1st, the price of the LPG cylinder was increased by Rs 25.50. New rates are effective from 17th August.

     

  • 11:13 AM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma

    Delhi Court discharges Shashi Tharoor in connection with Sunanda Pushkar death case

    Delhi Court discharges Congress leader Shashi Tharoor in connection with Sunanda Pushkar death case.

  • 10:50 AM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma

    Gold medallist Neeraj Chopra met Haryana CM ML Khattar in Chandigarh today

    Tokyo Olympics gold medallist Neeraj Chopra met Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar in Chandigarh today.

  • 10:33 AM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma

    Rajasthan HC granted bail to former MLA Malkhan Singh Vishnoi after judicial custody of 9 years and 8 months

    Rajasthan High Court granted bail to former MLA Malkhan Singh Vishnoi after judicial custody of 9 years and 8 months (in  Bhanwari Devi kidnapping-murder case): Sanjay Bishnoi, Lawyer of Malkhan Singh.

     

  • 9:17 AM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma

    Total of 49,84,27,083 samples were tested for COVID up to Aug 17: ICMR

    A total of 49,84,27,083 samples were tested for #COVID19 up to 17th August 2021. Of these, 17,97,559 samples were tested yesterday: Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).

     

  • 9:00 AM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma

    SC Collegium recommends 9 names, including 3 women judges, for elevation as Supreme Court judges

    Supreme Court Collegium recommends 9 names, including 3 women judges, for elevation as Supreme Court judges. Three women judges recommended are -Justice BV Nagarathna of Karnataka High Court, Justice Hima Kohli of Telangana High Court and Justice Bela Trivedi of Gujarat High Court.

     

  • 8:42 AM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma

    3 sniffer dogs, who were part of security at Indian embassy in Afghanistan returned from Kabul to India

    Three sniffer dogs, who were a part of the security at the Indian embassy in Afghanistan along with ITBP personnel deployed there, returned from Kabul to India yesterday. The Indian officials from Kabul landed at Jamnagar, Gujarat yesterday and were brought to Delhi later.

     

  • 8:04 AM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma

    People who recovered from COVID should voluntarily get themselves evaluated for TB: K'taka Health Minister

    People who have recovered from COVID-19 should voluntarily get themselves evaluated for TB. If it is detected at an early stage treatment will become easier: Karnataka Health Minister K Sudhakar.

     

     

     

  • 7:57 AM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma

    Tamil Nadu: 28-yr-old takes charge at Dhenupureeswarar Temple in Chennai after being appointed as Odhuvar

    Tamil Nadu: 28-year-old Suhanjana Gopinath takes charge at Dhenupureeswarar Temple in Chennai after being appointed as Odhuvar (one who chants hymns) by the State Govt. She says, "I studied under Karur Saminathan for 3 years. I want to spread the message of Thevaram and Thiruvasagam."

     

  • 7:37 AM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma

    Indore district admin seized 50,000 litres of kerosene oil from possession of 9 dealers

    MP: Indore district administration seized 50,000 litres of kerosene oil from the possession of 9 dealers. "Their licenses were not renewed. We found 3 diesel tankers carrying blue kerosene in a concealed manner. FIR will be registered against them: Abhay Bedekar, Additional Collector.

     

  • 7:10 AM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma

    Rajasthan High Court termed a live-in relationship between a man and a married woman "illicit"

    The single-judge bench of Rajasthan High Court termed a live-in relationship between a man & a married woman "illicit". The bench denied police protection to the woman on August 12, who had said she was a victim of domestic violence after which she left her husband's house.

     

  • 6:51 AM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma

    Human remains found in wheel well of US Air Force C-17 Globemaster after it landed at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar

    Human remains were found in the wheel well of the US Air Force C-17 Globemaster after it landed at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, says US Air Force.

     

  • 6:49 AM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma

    US military evacuated 3,200 people from Afghanistan so far: AFP news agency quoting official

    US military has evacuated 3,200 people from Afghanistan so far: AFP news agency quoting official.