India

Karnataka floods: Fund crunch to affect flood response, rescue operations in Kodagu hindered

The flood-like situation in Karnataka is looking grim. Funds are directed towards COVID-19, disaster relief is facing a financial crunch. Moreover, weather has hindered rescue operations as 4 people remain missing in Kodagu after a landslide, the monsoon has claimed 3 lives in the state.

Aug 7, 2020

National Handloom Day: PM Modi urges people to be 'Vocal for Handmade'

On National Handloom Day on Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi saluted those associated with the handloom and handicrafts sector and urged people to strengthen efforts towards a self-reliant India.

Aug 7, 2020

Mumbai's monsoon misery: 15 years on, Rs 1,200 cr Brimstowad drainage system still unused

Mumbai has been struggling under the impact of the monsoon year after year, and as the city waits for the season to let up, there is a project that could potentially solve Mumbai's problem. The Brihanmumbai Storm Water Disposal System announced in 2005 has curiously been little used in the past 15 years. The Rs 1,200 crore project has made citizens wonder what the authorities are waiting for.

Aug 7, 2020

PM Modi speech on National Education Policy 2020: Key highlights

While addressing a conclave on National Education Policy, PM Modi said that NEP 2020 focuses on 'how to think' rather than 'what to think'.

Aug 7, 2020

Kerala rains: 5 dead, 80 feared trapped under debris after major landslide in Munnar

In the wake of heavy rains in Kerala, at least five bodies have been recovered and 80 persons are feared trapped in a major landslide at Rajamala near Munnar in Idukki district of Kerala.

Aug 7, 2020

Former J&K Lt Governor GC Murmu appointed as new CAG

After resigning from the post of Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday night, August 5, Girish Chandra Murmu has been appointed as the new Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India.

Aug 7, 2020

Glenmark announces 400 mg 'FabiFlu' for Covid-19 treatment

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals, a research-led global pharmaceutical company, on Thursday announced that it is set to introduce a 400 mg version of oral antiviral - FabiFlu -- for the treatment of mild to moderate Covid-19 in India.

Aug 7, 2020

Karnataka SSLC results 2020 date postponed; when to check class 10 results

The Karnataka SSLC results were expected to be announced on August 7, but they have now been postponed to sometime next week.

Aug 6, 2020

AAP launches new initiative, calls Karnataka govt's fight a 'total disaster'

The Aam Aadmi Party in Bengaluru has launched a new initiative called AAP Cares. The volunteer-led initiative is meant to control and mitigate the spread of COVID-19.

Aug 6, 2020

Emirates promises 'free funeral' to loyal fliers if Covid infected

Benefits provided under the scheme are medical treatment and hotel quarantine cover and a paid funeral

Aug 6, 2020

Veteran Bengal communist leader Shyamal Chakraborty dies of Covid in Kolkata

CPI-M leader Shyamal Chakraborty had tested positive for the novel coronavirus pandemic and was admitted to a hospital on July 29.

Aug 6, 2020

Defence Ministry makes U-turn, removes document from website admitting Chinese incursion

The document held significance with the fact that it for the first time any official word had taken a note of "Chinese aggression" since the violent clashes between two nuclear armed nations claimed lives of 20 Indian soldiers along with an unknown Chinese casualty.

Aug 6, 2020

Beirut blast sparks fear in Chennai; 700 tonnes of explosive Ammonium Nitrate stored

The Beirut explosion left an immeasurable impact on humanity, after a large quantity of unsafely stored Ammonium Nitrate exploded. Now, 700 tonnes of the same chemical has been stored in a depot near Chennai, which has come up as a huge red flag.

Aug 6, 2020

Fact Check: No, Disha Patani's father Jagdish Patani didn't test Covid positive

It was being said that Disha Patani's father Jagdish Patani, two other officers investigating a transformer scam, have tested positive for coronavirus.

Aug 6, 2020

India should focus on protecting economy, says ex-RBI governor

India was placed under one of the strictest lockdowns in the world in late March for more than two months to stem the spread of the coronavirus, but cases have continued to rise steadily since the government eased restrictions in June, stymieing hopes of an economic recovery.

Aug 6, 2020

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India

Karnataka floods: Fund crunch to affect flood response, rescue operations in Kodagu hindered

National Handloom Day: PM Modi urges people to be 'Vocal for Handmade'

Mumbai's monsoon misery: 15 years on, Rs 1,200 cr Brimstowad drainage system still unused

PM Modi speech on National Education Policy 2020: Key highlights

Kerala rains: 5 dead, 80 feared trapped under debris after major landslide in Munnar

Former J&K Lt Governor GC Murmu appointed as new CAG

Glenmark announces 400 mg 'FabiFlu' for Covid-19 treatment

Karnataka SSLC results 2020 date postponed; when to check class 10 results

AAP launches new initiative, calls Karnataka govt's fight a 'total disaster'

Emirates promises 'free funeral' to loyal fliers if Covid infected

Veteran Bengal communist leader Shyamal Chakraborty dies of Covid in Kolkata

Defence Ministry makes U-turn, removes document from website admitting Chinese incursion

Beirut blast sparks fear in Chennai; 700 tonnes of explosive Ammonium Nitrate stored

Fact Check: No, Disha Patani's father Jagdish Patani didn't test Covid positive

India should focus on protecting economy, says ex-RBI governor

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