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  • 11:23 PM (IST) Posted by Nidhi Taneja

    Assam reports 741 new COVID cases, 1,012 discharges, and 11 deaths today

    Assam reports 741 new COVID cases, 1,012 discharges, and 11 deaths today 

    Active cases: 7,425
    Total discharges: 5,67,113
    Death toll: 5,513

  • 11:04 PM (IST) Posted by Nidhi Taneja

    In its preparation for presumed COVID-19 third wave, Andhra Pradesh CM Jagan Mohan Reddy has asked officials to complete the recruitment of doctors in govt hospitals for PHCs to CHCs and teaching hospitals. The CM reiterated that the process should be completed within 90 days: CMO

  • 11:03 PM (IST) Posted by Nidhi Taneja

    Former DGP Loknath Behera appointed Managing Director of Kochi Metro Railway Limited

    Kerala Cabinet decides to appoint former DGP Loknath Behera as Managing Director of Kochi Metro Railway Limited for a period of three years

  • 10:19 PM (IST) Posted by Nidhi Taneja

    Magnitude 4.7 earthquake in Manipur

    Magnitude 4.7 earthquake occurred in Ukhrul, Manipur at 9:02 pm today

  • 10:18 PM (IST) Posted by Nidhi Taneja

    Curfew relaxations in Meghalaya

    Meghalaya: Curfew in Shillong Agglomeration will be relaxed from 5 am to 4 pm on August 18 and will be reimposed thereafter until further orders

  • 10:18 PM (IST) Posted by Nidhi Taneja

    Night curfew fully withdrawn from Chandigarh

    Night curfew is fully withdrawn from the UT. All restaurants/bars can remain open with 50% capacity from 8 am to 12 midnight. Restriction of 50% capacity of passengers for public transport is withdrawn: Chandigarh Administration

  • 10:17 PM (IST) Posted by Nidhi Taneja

    ICMR/DHR supports the manufacturers to export surplus quantities of the COVID-19 diagnostic kits after meeting the in-country demands: ICMR

  • 10:17 PM (IST) Posted by Nidhi Taneja

    IT raids at companies engaged in trading of telecom equipment

    "On August 16, Income Tax Department conducted searches on the premises of a company engaged in trading of telecom equipment & installation & servicing of these items for various telecom players in India. Searches were conducted at 5 premises, including the corporate office, residence of foreign director, residence of company secretary, accounts person & the cash handler of a foreign subsidiary company in India. Examination of import bills vis-à-vis sale bills show that there is huge gross profit (approximately 30%) on the trading of these items, however, the company has been booking huge losses over the years. Issue of tax liability of hundreds of crores has been identified so far. Unaccounted cash of more than Rs 62 lakh has been found at the premises. 3 lockers have also been found during the search, that have been placed under restraint. Search is still continuing": Finance Ministry

  • 8:13 PM (IST) Posted by Nidhi Taneja

    Odisha will continue to sponsor Indian hockey teams for another 10 years

    Odisha will continue to sponsor Indian hockey teams for another 10 years, says CM Naveen Patnaik

  • 8:05 PM (IST) Posted by Nivedita Dash

    Odisha will continue to sponsor Indian hockey teams for another 10 years, says CM Naveen Patnaik

     
  • 7:57 PM (IST) Posted by Nidhi Taneja

    Kinnaur landslide: All bodies recovered

    Kinnaur landslide, Himachal Pradesh: Bodies of all the missing persons have been retrieved, says State Disaster Management Authority

  • 7:55 PM (IST) Posted by Nidhi Taneja

    HAL has placed an order of USD 716 million (Rs 5375 crores) for 99 F404-GE-IN20 engines and support services with GE Aviation, USA to power the Tejas Light Combat Aircraft. The contract was signed today at HAL Corporate Office in Bengaluru: Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)

  • 6:33 PM (IST) Posted by Nivedita Dash

    Pakistan spy agency ISI will try and influence the Taliban: Sources

    Pakistan spy agency ISI will try and influence the Taliban. However, it will have a very limited effect as Taliban has acquired power in a position of strength. ISI can only influence weak Taliban but it looks unlikely in the present situation: Sources

  • 6:33 PM (IST) Posted by Nivedita Dash

    PM constantly in touch with officials regarding Afghanistan situation

    PM has been constantly in touch with officials regarding the situation. He was taking stock of situation till late night yesterday and was updated when the flight took off. He instructed that adequate arrangements be made to ensure providing food for all those who returned at Jamnagar.

  • 6:32 PM (IST) Posted by Nivedita Dash

    Taliban has clarified its position on Kashmir. It regards it as a bilateral, internal issue; their focus is unlikely on Kashmir: Sources

    There will be increased security vigil in Kashmir but things are in control and Pakistan based groups in Afghanistan have little capacity to use the situation. Taliban has clarified its position on Kashmir. It regards it as a bilateral, internal issue; their focus is unlikely on Kashmir: Sources

  • 6:30 PM (IST) Posted by Nivedita Dash

    India will also watch how other democracies react to the Taliban regime: Sources

    India to wait and watch that how inclusive will be the government formation and how will the Taliban conduct. India will also watch how other democracies react to the Taliban regime: Sources
  • 6:29 PM (IST) Posted by Nivedita Dash

    Centre to provide Rs 1,300 crore as Covid response package to Northeastern states: Health Minister

    Centre to provide Rs 1,300 crore as Covid response package to Northeastern states: Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya in Guwahati

  • 6:28 PM (IST) Posted by Nivedita Dash

    India is also exploring options to hire charter planes to evacuate more Indians from Afghanistan: Sources

    For evacuations, India parked its C-17 at Ayni Air Base in Tajikistan as there was a huge rush at Kabul airport in Afghanistan. So Indian aircraft were on standby at Ayni Air Base and they flew to Kabul when cleared by the US which is controlling Kabul Airport. India is also exploring options to hire charter planes to evacuate more Indians from Afghanistan: Sources

  • 6:27 PM (IST) Posted by Nivedita Dash

    Border Security Force (BSF) thwarted a major infiltration attempt in West Bengal

    Border Security Force (BSF) thwarted a major infiltration attempt by apprehending nine Bangladeshi nationals in the border area of ​​North 24 Parganas in West Bengal yesterday. Among those apprehended are two children, five women & two men: BSF

  • 4:55 PM (IST) Posted by Nidhi Taneja

    Civilian shot dead by terrorists in Kulgam, Kashmir

    Terrorists shot dead a civilian at Brazul area of Kulgam in South Kashmir. Meanwhile, forces have cordoned off the area. 

     

  • 4:54 PM (IST) Posted by Nidhi Taneja

    Fully vaccinated people can't be inoculated again: Centre tells Kerala HC

    Central Govt told Kerala HC that fully vaccinated persons can't be vaccinated again, during hearing on a plea of a Kannur man who sought permission for re-vaccination with Covishield stating that Covaxin, the vaccine he received, is not recognized in Saudi Arabia where he works.

  • 1:22 PM (IST) Posted by Poorva Joshi

    Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar takes stock of flood-affected regions

    Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar takes stock of flood-affected regions

  • 12:57 PM (IST) Posted by Poorva Joshi

    SC issues notice to Centre on PILs seeking court-monitored probe of Pegasus, seeks reply in 10 days

    SC issues notice to Centre on PILs seeking court-monitored probe of Pegasus, seeks reply in 10 days

  • 12:56 PM (IST) Posted by Poorva Joshi

    Demonetisation, GST, Farm Laws designed to weaken informal structure of Indian economy: Rahul Gandhi

    Demonetisation, GST, Farm Laws designed to weaken informal structure of Indian economy: Rahul Gandhi

  • 12:55 PM (IST) Posted by Poorva Joshi

    PAC members meet senior Army officials at Leh to take stock of procurements for Army

    PAC members meet senior Army officials at Leh to take stock of procurements for Army

  • 12:54 PM (IST) Posted by Poorva Joshi

    Agriculture is an intrinsic part of our history, culture and heritage: Rahul Gandhi

    Agriculture is an intrinsic part of our history, culture and heritage: Rahul Gandhi

  • 11:38 AM (IST) Posted by Poorva Joshi

    India administers over 88 lakh vaccine doses, achieves highest single-day record

    India administers over 88 lakh vaccine doses, achieves highest single-day record

  • 11:37 AM (IST) Posted by Poorva Joshi

    PM Modi interacts with 54-member Paralympic contingent ahead of Games

    PM Modi interacts with 54-member Paralympic contingent ahead of Games

  • 9:55 AM (IST) Posted by Poorva Joshi

    Rajasthan: Four people killed as two vehicles catch fire after collision at NH 8

    Rajasthan: Four people killed as two vehicles catch fire after collision at NH 8

  • 9:51 AM (IST) Posted by Poorva Joshi

    All military and civilian flights halted at Kabul airport

    All military and civilian flights halted at Kabul airport, reports agency AFP quoting Pentagon.

     

  • 9:30 AM (IST) Posted by Poorva Joshi

    West Bengal: Clash erupts between Siliguri BJP workers, Police

    West Bengal: Clash erupts between Siliguri BJP workers, Police

  • 7:49 AM (IST) Posted by Poorva Joshi

    UN Security Council discussions today on developments in Afghanistan: S Jaishankar

    UN Security Council discussions today on developments in Afghanistan: S Jaishankar

  • 7:49 AM (IST) Posted by Poorva Joshi

    Incidents of drone threats reported in Jammu, Punjab: BSF

    Incidents of drone threats reported in Jammu, Punjab: BSF

  • 7:48 AM (IST) Posted by Poorva Joshi

    Chemical tanker overturned on Ghodbunder road in Thane

    Chemical tanker overturned on Ghodbunder road in Thane

  • 7:47 AM (IST) Posted by Poorva Joshi

    Important to furnish financial assistance of $500 million for refugee, migration needs: White House

    Important to furnish financial assistance of $500 million for refugee, migration needs: White House

  • 7:01 AM (IST) Posted by Poorva Joshi

    Russia's ambassador to Afghanistan Dmitry Zhirnov says Taliban had made Kabul safer

    Russia's ambassador to Afghanistan Dmitry Zhirnov says Taliban had made Kabul safer