India will reopen to tourism from October 15, the government said, after more than a year of closure due to the coronavirus pandemic. Foreign nationals will be able to apply for a visa for the first time since March 2020, when Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government imposed a strict lockdown […]
PM Modi receives visiting Danish counterpart Frederiksen at Rashtrapati Bhavan
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received visiting Denmark Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen on Saturday at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in Delhi, where she was accorded a ceremonial welcome. Frederiksen arrived in New Delhi earlier today for her 3-day visit to India. Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs Meenakshi Lekhi received Frederiksen, […]
India reported 19,740 new Covid-19 cases, 23,070 recoveries in last 24 hours
India logged 19,740 new COVID-19 cases and 23,070 recoveries in the last 24 hours, reports the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Saturday. With this, the country’s active caseload now stands at 2,36,643, which is the lowest in 206 days. The recovery rate is currently at 97.98 percent, the […]
Lakhimpur Kheri violence: UP police tightens security outside MoS Teni’s house
As the UP police summoned Union MoS Home Affairs Ajay Mishra Teni’s son Ashish Mishra in the Lakhimpur Kheri case, the police have tightened the security arrangements outside Teni’s residence on Saturday. The UP police had summoned Ashish Mishra in the Lakhimpur Kheri violence in which eight people lost their lives including four farmers. Meanwhile, […]
Govt will not increase any subsidy in DAP, all phosphatic fertilisers: Sources
The Government of India will not increase any subsidy in DAP and all phosphatic fertilisers, informed the sources on Friday. Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya directed all companies not to increase MRPs of such fertilisers, added the sources. India won’t tolerate cartels and will not allow any increase in phosphatic acid prices beyond USD […]
India, Chinese troops face off in Arunachal Pradesh
Indian and Chinese troops had engaged in a face-off in Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh last week after scores of Chinese soldiers crossed over to the Indian side, three people familiar with the development said on Friday. The news of the faceoff in Arunachal Pradesh comes as India and China are […]
Tata Sons wins bid for acquiring national carrier Air India at Rs 18,000 cr
Tata Sons has won the bid for acquiring national carrier Air India for Rs 18,000 crore, the government said on Friday. The transaction will be completed by December 2021, informed Department of Investment and Public Asset Management secretary Tuhin Kanta Pandey. The bid was filed by Tata Sons wholly-owned subsidiary […]
Lakhimpur Kheri incident: Accused Ashish Mishra’s relative refutes claims of him fleeing to Nepal
A relative of Ashish Mishra, an accused in the Lakhimpur Kheri incident and son of Minister of State (MoS) Ajay Misha Teni, on Friday denied the speculations about Ashish fleeing to Nepal and said that he will appear before the police today. Speaking to media persons here, Ashish Mishra’s relative Abhijaat Mishra said, “He […]
Akhilesh Yadav demands resignation of MoS Teni over Lakhimpur Kheri incident
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Friday demanded the resignation of Union Minister of State for Home Ajay Mishra Teni over the Lakhimpur Kheri incident and hoped that the families of those who died in the violence get justice soon. Yadav left for Bahraich to meet families of two farmers who lost their […]
India, Nepal hold Joint Working Group meeting on cross border railway links
India and Nepal held the 5th Joint Working Group (JWG) and the 7th Project Steering Committee (PSC) meetings from 6-7 October 2021 in New Delhi, to review the implementation of ongoing cross-border railway links and overall bilateral cooperation in the railway sector. A Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) release said […]
Priyanka Gandhi condemns killing of Kashmiris by terrorists
Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra condemned the attack on Kashmiri people by terrorists and urged the Centre to provide security to Kashmiris. In a tweet in Hindi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said, “Attack on our sisters and brothers is painful and should be condemned. During these tough times, we are standing with our Kashmiri sisters and brothers.” […]
No quarantine for Covishield-vaccinated Indians in UK from Oct 11
There would be no quarantine required for fully vaccinated Indian travellers in the UK from October 11, British High Commissioner to India Alex Ellis said referring to the country’s fresh travel guidelines on Thursday. Britain has revised its travel guidelines and has extended the inbound vaccinated arrivals system to further […]
Congress leader Kapil Sibal questions PM Modi’s silence on Lakhimpur Kheri incident
Senior Congress leader Kapil Sibal slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for being silent over the Lakhimpur Kheri violence that happened on October 3 in which eight people, including four farmers, were killed. In a tweet posted on Friday, Sibal asked a series of questions. He tweeted, “Modiji, why are you silent? Had you been in opposition, […]
India reported 21,257 fresh Covid-19 cases
India reported 21,257 fresh COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, informed the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Friday. With this, the active cases in the country stand at 2,40,221, which is the lowest in 205 days. As per the ministry, the recovery rate is currently at 97.96 per cent, […]
Air Force Day parade commences at Hindon Air Force Station
The parade on the occasion of Air Force Day commenced at Hindon Air Base in Uttar Pradesh’s Ghaziabad. The air display started with flag bearing skydivers of the famous AKASH GANGA Team dropping out of AN-32 aircraft in their colourful canopies The flypast would include heritage aircraft, modern transport aircraft […]