Politics

'Operation Lotus' in Rajasthan: Ashok Gehlot alleges BJP trying to topple govt, MLAs offered Rs 15 cr

The Rajasthan chief minister claimed that the conspiracy to topple his government was being hatched at the behest of the central leadership of the BJP.

Jul 11, 2020

Kerala doctor gets coughed on while on duty, KK Shailaja condemns incident

A doctor and her team recently were attacked by a group heading to do their work in Kerala, one of whom stuck their head inside the car and coughed on the doctor. KK Shailaja, Health Minister for Kerala condemned the incident.

Jul 11, 2020

Karnataka involves RWAs in Covid care, issues guidelines to set up centres for asymptomatic patients

The Karnataka government on Saturday issued a notification of guidelines that Resident Welfare Associations in the state can follow to set up COVID care centres in order to accommodate asymptomatic patients.

Jul 11, 2020

Why was Goya Foods CEO at White House: boycott Goya trends

Goya Foods CEO Robert Unanue's views on US President Donald Trump has left many red-faced, so much so that a call to boycott Goya Foods started trending.

Jul 11, 2020

ED seeks details on Vikas Dubey's assets, to probe his properties and investments

Following Vikas Dubey's encounter, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has written to the IG range of Kanpur Police, seeking information about the gangster's assets and property.

Jul 11, 2020

Singapore PM Lee Hsien Loong wins general election but loses votes in pandemic poll

After winning the Singaporean general elections with a little over 61 per cent votes, PM Lee Hsien Loong said -- "It was not a feel-good election".

Jul 11, 2020

Mysuru Palace sealed, staff tests Covid positive; sanitisation begins

After a camel care taker's son tested positive for Covid-19 at the Mysuru Palace, the palace has been shut and sealed for sanitation, the district administration confirmed.

Jul 11, 2020

Turkey President's attempt to save face by turning Hagia Sophia into mosque has consequences

Turkey's spontaneous decision to remove the museum status of Hagia Sophia in order to turn it into a mosque has drawn global criticism.

Jul 11, 2020

Kerala gold smuggling: NIA invokes UAPA against Swapna Suresh, 3 others

The National Investigation Agency has submitted its charge sheet in the Kerala gold smuggling case to the Kerala High Court and has invoked UAPA against prime suspect Swapna Suresh and 3 others.

Jul 11, 2020

India, China need peace not confrontation: Chinese ambassador to New Delhi

In a nearly 18-minute video posted on the Chinese embassy's YouTube channel as well as on Twitter, Chinese ambassador to India's remarks focused on five points to improve India-China ties.

Jul 10, 2020

Karnataka government draws suspicion over 'unnecessary' Covid-19 expenditure

An anonymous bureaucrat pulled up the state government over its expenditure on COVID-19, the opposition as well has been asking if the state is using funds adequately.

Jul 10, 2020

Pourakarmikas of Bengaluru demand PPE kits after 23 test Covid-19 positive

23 pourakarmikas tested positive for COVID-19, now the workers are demanding PPE kits in their protest on Friday in Bengaluru.

Jul 10, 2020

Tahsildar stabbed by retired school teacher in Kolar; Karnataka CM condemns incident

In Kolar, a Tahsildar was stabbed by a retired school teacher while on duty. The Karnataka CM has condemned the incident expressing regret over the matter and has announced an ex-gratia of Rs 25 lakhs.

Jul 10, 2020

Covid scare for Karnataka CM Yediyurappa; staffer tests positive, home office sealed

Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa's Home Office Krishna is sealed after a few staff tested positive for Covid-19 aka coronavirus.

Jul 10, 2020

Amid Covid-19 pandemic, Karnataka braces itself for floods; Disaster Response Teams ready

As districts have been put on high alert for floods and landslides in Karnataka, the state government is preparing itself for the impact due to high rainfall this year. Disaster Response Teams are on alert even amid the pandemic.

Jul 10, 2020