Major powers in UNSC must put aside differences to adopt COVID-19 resolution: Germany

In an apparent reference to the US and China, Germany has said “major powers” in the UN Security Council must put aside differences that have so far prevented the adoption of a resolution on the COVID-19 pandemic. Led by Germany, nine of the Security Council's 10 non-permanent members had requested a meeting to discuss the coronavirus crisis last week.

Saina, Sameer look to put behind All England disappointment at Swiss Open

Seeded third, Saina is expected to face second-seeded He Bingjiao of China in the semifinals if the results fall in her favour.

SC notice to UP on plea opposing dropping of 2007 Gorakhpur riot case against CM Adityanath

A bench of Chief Justice Dipak Misra and Justices AM Khanwilkar and DY Chandrachud issued notice and sought a reply from the state government in four weeks.

Muzaffarpur shelter home rape case: Bandh called by Left parties hits normal life in parts of Bihar

There was a skirmish between bandh supporters, including a number of women, and police near Gandhi Maidan, where the agitators were shouting slogans against the Nitish Kumar government.

Haryana Police books Honeypreet Insan for inciting violence

Honeypreet name has been included in the same FIR in which other Dera functionaries Aditya Insan and Surinder Dhiman, among others, had been booked for allegedly inciting violence and arson.

NAVIC (IRNSS): All you need to know about India’s own satellite navigational system

With the successful launch of IRNSS-1G, India joined the elite list of countries with their own satellite navigation system. IRNSS is an independent regional navigation satellite system designed to provide position information in the Indian

7th pay commission report: Interesting facts

The Seventh Central Pay Commission(CPC) submitted its report recently. Among other things, it fixed the minimum pay in the central government at Rs 18,000/- and the maximum pay at Rs 2,25,000 at the apex level