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Modi government dodges question on migrant deaths; cites unavailability of data

It is to be noted that after the national lockdown imposed in March, lakhs of migrant labourers were on their way to their homes and for the first time in the history of independent India, such a large number of migrations were seen.

Sep 14, 2020

Mumbai Airport's COVID lab tests intl passengers; costs Rs 1,600, results in 8hrs

The Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport has set up a COVID test lab for passengers arriving at the airport. This way, passengers won't have to undergo mandatory quarantine or isolation.

Sep 14, 2020

Protest against Hindi imposition in Bengaluru

Bengaluru: Protestors tear down Hindi signboard at railway station on Hindi Diwas [Video]

KSR Railway station on Monday was vandalised by protestors who tore down a Hindi signboard at the entrance of the station. This was with regards to the protest over the celebration of Hindi Diwas in the country.

Sep 14, 2020

Parliament Monsoon session begins: Over 25 MPs from Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha test COVID positive

Over 25 parliamentarians, including Meenakshi Lekhi, Anant Kumar Hegde and Satya Pal Singh, tested positive for coronavirus in the mandatory tests that were conducted before before the Monsoon session of Parliament began.

Sep 14, 2020

BJP Yuva Morcha members try to crash KT Jaleel's vehicle; four held

The protests against KT Jaleel by opposition parties in Kerala continues. On Sunday night, the Yuva Morcha workers tried to crash their vehicle into KT Jaleel's car, the police has now arrested four members.

Sep 14, 2020

Chanda Kochhar and her husband Deepak Kochhar

Deepak Kochhar, arrested in ICICI-Videocon scam, tests COVID positive; ED officials quarantine

Former ICICI Bank chairman Chanda Kochhar's husband Deepak Kochchar who was recently arrested in a money laundering case by the Enforcement Directorate has tested positive for Covid-19.

Sep 14, 2020

Both Khare and Khullar will hold their new assignments for a period of three years.

Meet Samir Khare and Rajesh Khullar - the new Exec Directors of Asian Development Bank and World Bank

Khare was previously the Additional Secretary in the Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance while Haryana IAS officer Rajesh Khullar was the Principal Secretary to Haryana Chief Minister.

Sep 14, 2020

Hindi Diwas 2020: Resistance from Non-Hindi speakers mounts

As the government and many in the public celebrate Hindi on Hindi Diwas, cries of resistance are being heard in other states, Non-Hindi speakers are resisting Hindi imposition.

Sep 14, 2020

Fire at district hospital in Kashmir's Baramulla, building damaged

Amid the rise in coronavirus cases in the Valley, a fire broke out at the district hospital in north Kashmir's Baramulla district on Monday, damaging one of the blocks.

Sep 14, 2020

Celebrate Bhasha diwas instead of Hindi Diwas: Former Karnataka CM Kumaraswamy to Centre

Taking a dig at Hindi Diwas, former Chief Minister and Janata Dal (Secular) leader, H.D. Kumaraswamy on Monday asserted that he would strongly oppose the imposition of Hindi on non-Hindi speaking communities in the country.

Sep 14, 2020

Bengaluru: People shield themselves using umbrellas during rains in Bengaluru on July 20, 2020.

Bengaluru rains: Citizens share waterlogging woes, BBMP carries out inspections

Waterlogging is not new to Bengaluru as a city, the BBMP has begun inspecting storm water drains. However, citizens have been complaining about the waterlogging in the city and the lack of action in the past 5 years.

Sep 14, 2020

'Hope Parliament sends message that nation stands with soldiers': PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the bravery of soldiers guarding the borders while adding that the nation stands behind jawans.The 18-day session is being held amid unprecedented precautionary measures against Covid-19 due to a continuing spike in cases.

Sep 14, 2020

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India

Modi government dodges question on migrant deaths; cites unavailability of data

Mumbai Airport's COVID lab tests intl passengers; costs Rs 1,600, results in 8hrs

Bengaluru: Protestors tear down Hindi signboard at railway station on Hindi Diwas [Video]

Parliament Monsoon session begins: Over 25 MPs from Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha test COVID positive

BJP Yuva Morcha members try to crash KT Jaleel's vehicle; four held

Deepak Kochhar, arrested in ICICI-Videocon scam, tests COVID positive; ED officials quarantine

Meet Samir Khare and Rajesh Khullar - the new Exec Directors of Asian Development Bank and World Bank

Hindi Diwas 2020: Resistance from Non-Hindi speakers mounts

Fire at district hospital in Kashmir's Baramulla, building damaged

Celebrate Bhasha diwas instead of Hindi Diwas: Former Karnataka CM Kumaraswamy to Centre

Bengaluru rains: Citizens share waterlogging woes, BBMP carries out inspections

'Hope Parliament sends message that nation stands with soldiers': PM Modi

Former JNU student leader Umar Khalid arrested in northeast Delhi riots case

J&K Coronavirus update: 1,686 test COVID positive, tally breaches 54,000

Draconian law in UP; magistrate's order, warrant not mandatory for arrest

Ranveer Singh touches Sanjay Leela Bhansali's feet; Sara Ali Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari radiate in ethnic outfits at reception

Omar lambasts "arrogant" Congress after BJP's historic victory; Mehbooba reacts [details]

BJP leads in 53 seats, crosses majority mark in Chhattisgarh