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Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain tests negative for Covid, to be discharged

The 55-year-old had tested positive on June 17 after developing breathlessness, following which he was shifted to Rajiv Gandhi Super Speciality hospital.

Jun 26, 2020

Boon for 5.94 lakh farmers in Andhra as CM Jagan releases Rs. 596 crore crop insurance

Andhra CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has released the crop insurance claims to the tune of Rs.596.4 crore, benefiting 5,94,005 farmers across the state.

Jun 26, 2020

Shamna Kasim blackmailed: Gang of four arrested for threatening actress

Shamna Kasim had earlier filed a complaint with cops regarding being threatened over a phone call. The police apprehended a gang of 4 and have set up an SIT to investigate the matter.

Jun 26, 2020

Watch: IAF's Cheetah helicopter makes emergency landing on KGP expressway in Haryana

The French-origin Cheetah helicopter carrying four people approached the new KMP Expressway in Haryana's Sonepat at a slow rate of descent.

Jun 26, 2020

IAS Officer Vini Mahajan appointed Punjab's first woman Chief Secretary

The Punjab government on Friday appointed 1987-batch Punjab cadre IAS officer Vini Mahajan as the new Chief Secretary, replacing Karan Avtar Singh.

Jun 26, 2020

No question of another lockdown in Bengaluru, says CM Yediyurappa as Covid-19 cases spike

Karnataka CM Yediyurappa ruled out any possibility of a fresh lockdown in Bengaluru as COVID-19 cases continue to rise, says the state's economy needs to be improved.

Jun 26, 2020

Pakistan condemns India's expulsion of diplomats at 'delicate' time after China clash

Pakistan has accused old rival India of trying to distract the attention of its people by expelling Pakistani diplomats after Indian forces got a "battering" at the hands of Chinese troops in a clash on their disputed Himalayan border.

Jun 26, 2020

'Things gotta breathe'; Florida woman compares face mask to underwear

Before the Palm Beach County commissioners voted in favour of making face masks mandatory in public, they had to sit through several locals' angry speeches against face masks.

Jun 26, 2020

Patna school misbehaves with parent over school fee, video goes viral

Schools are forcing parents to deposit school fees despite government orders of not charging fees during the lockdown period

Jun 26, 2020

'Javed Sheikh & daughters': Kashmiri father smashes gender norms, names business after daughters

Tucked in the busy streets of Srinagar's Koker Bazaar, a norm-shattering signboard which reads, 'Javed Sheikh & daughters' has surfaced social media, garnering a tremendous amount of appreciation for breaking gender stereotypes.

Jun 26, 2020

Bengaluru: 60-year-old Covid-19 patient hangs self in KC General Hospital

According to the Bengaluru Police, the woman, who hung herself to death using a saree, was admitted to the hospital on June 18.

Jun 26, 2020

'I'm Indira's granddaughter, nothing can stop me from telling truth': Priyanka Gandhi slams UP govt

A day after the Uttar Pradesh child rights body slapped a notice on Priyanka Gandhi, the Congress leader slammed back saying she is "Indira Gandhi's granddaughter" and nothing will stop her from telling the truth.

Jun 26, 2020

J&K cadre IAS officer is first 'outsider' to get domicile certificate

According to this rule, those living in J&K for more than 15 years can apply for the certificate.

Jun 26, 2020

Hyderabad Police save man who video calls wife before attempting suicide

Ramakrishna was found between Nampally and Lakdikapul railway stations in the heart of the city Thursday evening, waiting for a train to jump under it.

Jun 26, 2020

SC stays coercive action on FIRs against journalist Amish Devgan for insulting Sufi saint Moinuddin Chishti

The bench of Justices, including AM Khanwilkar, Dinesh Maheshwari and Sanjiv Khanna, issued notice on his written petition over quashing of the multiple FIRs.

Jun 26, 2020