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H-1B visa ban: Reunite Indian families in US; Chauthaiwale urges US ambassador

Dr Vijay Chauthaiwale, the in-charge of the Foreign Affairs Department of India, wrote to the US ambassador about the grievances of stranded Indians due to the ban on H-1B visas.

Jul 17, 2020

SRMJEE 2020: BTech entrance exam at SRM Institute cancelled due to Covid-19

The SRMJEE sat by students across India and the Middle East has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the SRM Institute of Science and Technology announced on Monday.

Jul 13, 2020

'Worried for Congress' says Kapil Sibal after Sanjay Jha as Rajasthan political drama unfolds

Kapil Sibal tweeted today, 'Worried for our party' as Congress faces testing times ahead amid the political crisis in Rajasthan.

Jul 12, 2020

Bombay HC questions right to privacy: Should names of Covid-19 positive patients be revealed?

As per the ICMR guidelines, the names of Covid-19 positive persons cannot be declared so as to avoid their stigmatisation.

Jul 10, 2020

Thousands of pilots losing jobs in Middle East, India as COVID-19 crisis continues

More than 2,500 pilots have lost jobs among all Middle East carriers, and pilots in India have been affected too because of the unprecedented Covid-19 crisis, many can't join airlines back as their Indian license has expired or is about to expire due to archaic DGCA rules.

Jul 10, 2020

Govt reverses merger, instead to infuse Rs 12,450 cr into 3 public sector insurance companies

Govt reverses the merger of three PSGICs namely National Insurance Company, United India Insurance Company, and Oriental Insurance Company Limited announced earlier.

Jul 8, 2020

Syama Prasad Mukherjee birth anniversary: Man who laid foundation of Jan Sangh

Today is the birth anniversary of the Indian politician and barrister Syama Prasad Mukherjee, the founder of Bharatiya Jana Sangh, the predecessor to India's ruling party today.

Jul 6, 2020

Vande Bharat Mission: Air India to operate 36 flights between India and USA from July 11

July 11th onwards Air India will open 36 flights between India and USA as part of the Vande Bharat Mission to evacuate Indian citizens in the USA due to the ongoing pandemic.

Jul 5, 2020

Now, retired Gorkhas to get J&K domicile certificates

In the past week, the Jammu and Kashmir authorities have begun issuing domicile status certificates and of the 6,600 applications approved the majority belong to retired soldiers from the Gorkha community.

Jul 5, 2020

Guru Purnima 2020: Quotes to express gratitude to your teachers on the auspicious day

On Guru Purnima, one expresses gratitude to their teachers and guides. Here are some of the popular quotes that capture the essence of the auspicious day.

Jul 5, 2020

Guru Purnima 2020 significance: All you need to know about the auspicious day

In 2020, Guru Purnima also known as Vyasa Purnima is being celebrated as per the Hindu calendar on the full moon day on 5th July. The day marks the birth of renowned sage Ved Vyasa.

Jul 5, 2020

It takes 18 months to develop good vaccine: Ex-ICMR chief

Ex-ICMR Chief NK Ganguly spoke about vaccine development and the process even in the fast track. He elaborated that it may be difficult to say if the vaccine will be successful.

Jul 5, 2020

ICAI CA exams cancelled: Students will get chance in November 2020 cycle

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India announced that the May/July cycle of exams in 2020 stand cancelled, students who were to appear for the exams will now be writing them in the November 2020 cycle.

Jul 4, 2020

Seven Dera Sacha Sauda followers arrested in theft of Holy book Guru Granth Sahib in Punjab

The Special Investigation Team on Saturday announced the arrest of seven in the 5-year-old case of the theft of the Guru Granth Sahib in Punjab.

Jul 4, 2020

Sathankulam case: PIL in SC urges Tamil Nadu CM not to hold Home Ministry portfolio till trial is complete

A PIL has been filed in the SC asserting that Tamil Nadu CM shouldn't hold the portfolio of the Home Ministry until the investigation and trial on the matter of the Sathankulam custodial deaths is complete.

Jul 3, 2020

Chinese companies contributed to PM-CARES fund, alleges Congress

Congress has alleged that the PM-CARES fund has received donations from major Chinese players. The party asks if the PM will compromise India's position by accepting these donations.

Jun 28, 2020

Can locusts harm humans? Here's what you need to know

As swarms of locusts have reached Gurgaon this morning, there is a growing concern of a full-scale locust attack in the region. There are things we can do and things we know that can help us be better prepared.

Jun 27, 2020

IIM Study proves stronger insolvency and bankruptcy framework likely to enhance credit discipline in firms

An IIM study by Prof Balagopal Gopalakrishnan and Prof Sanket Mohapatra using a cross-country dataset finds that a stronger insolvency and bankruptcy framework can enhance a firm's credit discipline and reduce the risk of future debt default.

Jun 22, 2020

Solar Eclipse 2020: Ring of Fire takes over India, netizens post their glimpse [Pics + videos]

India got to witness the first annular solar eclipse in 2020, netizens took to social media to post about the event sharing their view.

Jun 21, 2020

International Yoga Day 2020: This year is all about 'Yoga at home'

International Yoga Day 2020 is here and this year the UN has gone with the theme as 'Yoga at home', keeping the social distancing message intact.

Jun 21, 2020