As the new guidelines for Unlock 5.0 come into force from October 1, schools, colleges and coaching institutes and cinema halls have been permitted to resume services from October 15. On October 3, the Ministry of Home Affairs announced for the opening up of more activities in areas outside containment zones […]
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India’s Covid-19 tally crosses 6.9 million mark; 70,496 fresh cases logged
In the last 24 hours, India registered 70,496 fresh coronavirus (Covid-19) cases and 964 deaths, which pushed the overall tally and death toll to 6,906,151 and 106,490, respectively. The country’s active cases- which have been below one-million for seventeen consecutive days – further dropped below 900,000 on Friday while over […]
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Ram Vilas Paswan passes away: National flag flies at half mast in Delhi, other capital cities
The national flag was flown at half mast in Delhi and Capitals of all States and UTs as a mark of respect to Cabinet Minister Ram Vilas Paswan, who passed away on Thursday. The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) issued a notification in this regard on Thursday, after the minister […]
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Shaktikanta Das to announce decisions of Monetary Policy Committee
Reserve Bank of India governor Shaktikanta Das will on Friday announce the policy decision of the newly constructed Monetary Policy Committee. The monetary policy meeting was held from October 7 to October 9, delayed it by a week in order to give the government time to appoint three new external […]
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Bihar Election 2020: Aaditya Thackeray to campaign for Shiv Sena
Maharashtra environment and tourism minister Aaditya Thackeray, a target of trolls that ran the ‘Justice for Sushant’ campaign on social media, will be Shiv Sena’s star campaigner in the Bihar assembly election along with Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray. The Thackeray scion was targeted on social media platforms, called names […]
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Covid-19: Health ministry issues preventive SOPs for amusement parks
Visitors will have to mandatorily sanitise their hands before and after using rides, says Union health ministry’s latest guidelines meant for amusement parks as part of its series of standard operating procedures (SOPs) on preventive measures to be taken at public places to contain spread of coronavirus disease (Covid-19). The frequently […]
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Train tickets to be available 5 minutes before departure from tomorrow
From October 10 onwards, railway seats will be available even five minutes before the train leaves the station, as the Indian Railways has decided to restore the pre-covid system of preparing the second reservation chart half an hour before the departure time. Regular passenger train services remain suspended in wake […]
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NIA detains activist Father Stan Swamy in Bhima-Koregaon violence case
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday detained Ranchi-based human rights activist Father Stan Swamy for questioning in the Bhima-Koregaon violence case. Swamy (83) had, in the past, denied involvement in the case. Two NIA officials, who didn’t wish to be named, confirmed that they have detained Swamy in Ranchi […]
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Coding is the need of the hour, says Delhi deputy CM Manish Sisodia
The government has encouraged coding programmes for female students and to pursue STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics), the scale of engagement is wider this time, said Sisodia, who spoke to Hindustan Times on the importance of coding, encouraging more students to learn coding, and HT Codeathon’s role in today’s […]
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PLA at its doors, India looks at new security rule to punch Chinese firms
Indian national security planners are mulling over a security architecture that weeds out inimical countries from participating in core sectors such as power, telecommunications and roads by verifying origins of equipment imported into the country and testing its trustworthiness, people familiar with the matter told Hindustan Times. Besides, India will […]
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BJP govt to stay for 30-35 yrs if Vivekananda’s pictures hung at homes: Tripura CM
Tripura chief minister Biplab Kumar Deb said that the BJP-led government in state would remain in power for another 30-35 years if at least 80% houses in the state hung pictures of Swami Vivekananda along with his messages at their doors. He urged members of the Mahila Morcha, the women […]
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India’s sulfur dioxide emissions see first decline in 4 years
India’s sulfur dioxide emissions dropped in 2019, the first decline in four years for the world’s largest spewer of the pollutant responsible for human health risks and acid rain. Emissions from India dropped 6% last year as the country consumed less coal, mirroring a similar decline in global emissions of […]
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PM Modi assures Abdullah Abdullah of India’s support for Afghan peace process
Prime Minister Narendra Modi assured Afghan peace negotiator Abdullah Abdullah on Thursday of India’s continued backing for the peace process in Afghanistan. Abdullah, chairman of the High Council for National Reconciliation in Afghanistan, met Modi at his official residence to brief him on the peace process and the talks currently […]
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Bihar assembly election: Rama Singh yet to join RJD; party fields his wife from Manhar
The Rashtriya Janata Dal ( RJD) has fielded Veena Singh as its candidate from Mahnar in poll-bound Bihar even as there has been much opposition to her husband Rama Singh’s induction into the party. Rama Singh, a former Parliament member, said he will join the RJD in a day or two as […]
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‘Ever ready to safeguard nation’s sovereignty’: Air chief Bhadauria on IAF Day
Indian Air Force (IAF) chief, Air Chief Marshal Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria, on Thursday addressed the force on its 88th foundation day, saying it stands ever ready to protect the nation’s sovereignty and interests ‘in all circumstances.’ Addressing the air warriors after inspecting the parade at the Hindon airbase in […]