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IRS officers report "irresponsible", Govt distances itself, explanation sought

The report filed by the IRS Association miffed the Finance Ministry; Govt called the report irresponsible and action was initiated against the involved officers.

Apr 26, 2020

Kim Jong-un dead: Kim Yo Jong won't be next supreme leader because patriarchy

If reports regarding Kim Jong-un's death are true, his sister Kim Yo Jong will be soon throned to power in North Korea. Besides the royal bloodline, 32-year-old Kim Yo Jong has held several positions under her brother's leadership.

Apr 26, 2020

Massive Secretary level reshuffle in Indian bureaucracy, some expected moves | Full list

Other major appointments include Delhi Development Authority (DDA) vice-chairman Tarun Kumar, Border Management secretary Nagendra Nath Sinha. DoPT special secretary Pradip Kumar Tripathi, special secretary at the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways Leena Tondon and Bidyut Bihari Swain.

Apr 26, 2020

Come Eid, PM Modi prays for a Coronavirus free world | Mann Ki Baat

PM Modi's message came a day after the holy month started amid a crisis when the worship in mosques and religious gatherings was closed across India to contain the spread of novel COVID-19 pandemic.

Apr 26, 2020

Saudi Arabia abolishes flogging; other barbaric punishments in Kingdom

The Kingdom doesn't have any written penal code and code of criminal and judicial procedures. The courts have the power to determine what makes a criminal offence and what punishment will be given for crimes.

Apr 26, 2020

Art of Living volunteers reach out to thousands undergoing withdrawal from alcohol and other substances

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, founder of The Art of Living launched the helpline to help those undergoing severe mental distress and physiological symptoms in the absence of alcohol and other intoxicants.

Apr 26, 2020

Bengaluru reports 13 new coronavirus cases; total tally hits 500-mark in Karnataka

With one more patient testing positive in the last 18 hours, the number of Covid-19 cases in Karnataka crossed the 500-mark, an official said on Sunday, April 26.

Apr 26, 2020

Delhi CM Kejriwal appeals for plasma donation: 'Coronavirus doesn't discriminate, affects all - be it Hindu or Muslim'

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday, April 26 said that the situation in Delhi in the eighth week of the coronavirus lockdown was better than the previous one with fewer cases and deaths reported.

Apr 26, 2020

West Bengal medical officer dies after testing positive for Covid-19; state reports 611 cases

Dr Biplab Kanti Dasgupta passed away late last night, April 25 at a private hospital in Kolkata. He held the charge of Additional Director of Health Services in West Bengal.

Apr 26, 2020

'Indian Armed Forces capable of undertaking any operational task': CDS Gen Bipin Rawat on battle against Covid-19

In view of coronavirus pandemic, Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat said the Indian Armed Forces are capable of undertaking any operational task assigned to them and understand their responsibility in the fight against COVID-19.

Apr 26, 2020

Mann Ki Baat: Our taali, thali and diya initiatives have kept spirits high, says PM Modi

Speaking on the 64th edition of Mann Ki Baat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said people have been taking lead in various sectors in the fight against coronavirus such as the distribution of food to the poor, supply of masks etc.

Apr 26, 2020

Karnataka JD(S) lawmaker, son land in trouble for assaulting journalists, health workers in Mandya; here's what happened

Opposition Janata Dal-Secular lawmaker KT Srikante Gowda and his son were booked on the charge of assaulting healthcare workers in Karnataka's Mandya during coronavirus testing of districts journalists.

Apr 26, 2020

Andhra Pradesh: 'Bored' truck driver plays cards with friends, 24 infected with Covid-19

A social grouping for whiling away time by another truck driver resulted in the virus affliction to about 15 people in another locality in Vijayawada.

Apr 26, 2020

Let taxes ax Indians before COVID-19; IRS officers to Modi Govt

The officials at the Indian Revenue Service (IRS) have suggested various measures to the Centre for resurrecting the economy of the country post-COVID-19 crisis.

Apr 26, 2020

Kim Jong Un, most feared by US dead; Sister Kim Yo-Jong to take over?

A lot of questions are being raised about Kim Jong Un's health conditions and even if the supreme leader is alive. Here's some clarity on the matters based on the evidence available publicly.

Apr 26, 2020