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Dantewada Police urges Maoists suffering from COVID, food poisoning to surrender, offers free…
Dantewada (Chhattisgarh) , May 9 Dantewada Police has appealed to top Maoist leaders and their cadets, who are reportedly suffering from COVID infection and food poisoning in the district, to surrender and get access to free medical…
Indian Navy and Air Force widen operations for oxygen availability
NEW DELHI: The massive requirement of oxygen availability across the country for COVID-19 patients has acquired the focus of the Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Navy, who have raised the scale of their operations.
Naval warships have been…
India-EIB sign contract for second tranche of 150 million euros for Pune Metro Rail
New Delhi, May 7 (UNI) The Government of India (GoI) and European Investment Bank (EIB) here
on Friday signed the finance contract for second tranche of Euro 150 million for Pune Metro Rail project through a virtual signing ceremony.
The…
Two lionesses of Etawah safari park test positive for COVID-19
Etawah, May 7 (UNI) Two lionesses at the Etawah safari park have been found infected from COVID-19, the director of the park said here on Friday.
The samples of four-year-old lioness Gauri and nine-year-old Jennifer were sent to the Indian…
Indian Air Force scales up its efforts to ferry oxygen containers
New Delhi, May 7 (UNI) Intensifying its efforts to aid the civil administration by ferrying oxygen containers and medical supplies, the Indian Air Force's C-17 aircraft have conducted 400 sorties from within the country, including 351 to…
SC dismisses plea seeking stay on Central Vista project construction
New Delhi, May 7 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a plea seeking a stay on the construction work underway for the Central Vista project in New Delhi as the matter is pending with the Delhi High Court. A Bench of…
Stalemate over CM selection continues in Assam
Guwahati/New Delhi, May 7 (UNI) Nearly five days have passed after the BJP alliance won a clear cut majority, top brass of BJP high command has still not been able to decide who will be the next chief minister of Assam.
The tussle for…
No labourer should remain deprived of work during lockdown : Nitish
Patna, May 6 ( UNI) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday directed that any interested labourer should not remain deprived of work opportunity during the lockdown.
While reviewing the Covid scenario and the progress of the steps…
E-Pass applied or issued in the names of Donald Trump and Amitabh Bachchan
Shimla, May 7(UNI) The Himachal Pradesh Police stated here that a case was lodged against an unknown persons for applying and seeking E-pass over alleged entry of Donald Trump or Amitabh Bachchan faking the state e pass registration.…
Modi speaks to CMs of several states over COVID-19 situation
New Delhi, May 6 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday spoke to chief ministers of several states over the COVID-19 crisis, official sources said here.
As per the official sources, Mr Modi had a discussion with the chief ministers…
Mamata writes to Modi for release of funds under PM-Kisan scheme
Kolkata, May 6 (UNI) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday wrote a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, requesting him to advise the concerned ministry to release due fund of eligible farmers under PM-Kisan scheme.…
Modi congratulates M K Stalin on taking oath as Tamil Nadu CM
New Delhi, May 7 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated M K Stalin on being sworn as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister. In a tweet, the Prime Minister said, "Congratulations to Thiru @mkstalin on being sworn-in as Tamil Nadu Chief…
Modi seeks Australia’s backing for Indian Vax Patent Waiver proposal
New Delhi, May 7 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday sought Australia's support for the initiative taken at the WTO by India and South Africa to seek a temporary waiver of patent protection on Covid-19 vaccines. Modi spoke on…
PM to attend European Council meet on Saturday !
New Delhi, May 6 On the invitation of the President of the European Council, Charles Michel, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in a meeting of the Council on Saturday as a special invitee.
The India-EU Leaders' Meeting is…
Indian Army sets up Covid Management Cell for real time response
New Delhi, May 6 The Indian Army has set up a Covid Management Cell to bring in greater efficiency in coordinating real time responses to address exponential rise in Covid cases across the country, a statement said on Thursday.
"In…
Our armed forces have left no stone unturned in strengthening fight against COVID-19: PM Modi
New Delhi, May 6 Amid a rising COVID-19 curve, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that India's armed forces have left no stone unturned in strengthening the country's fight against the pandemic.
"'Jal', 'Thal' and 'Nabh'...our…
After Delhi received 730 tonnes oxygen, Kejriwal thanks Centre, High Court, SC
New Delhi , May 6 Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said the national capital received 730 tonnes of oxygen supply against its daily demand of 700 tonnes on Wednesday from the Central government for the first time since the…
India’s relation with China has enormous possibilities, significant challenges, says…
London , May 7 India's relation with China has enormous possibilities as well as significant challenges, said External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday, adding that a relationship can be developed "if it is free of…
KCR rules out lockdown in Telangana, says it cripples public life, economy
Hyderabad (Telangana) , May 7 Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao (KCR) on Thursday clarified that lockdown would not be imposed in the state as it would bring life to a standstill and lead to the total collapse of the…
Delhi makes 14-day institutional quarantine compulsory for those arriving from Andhra, Telangana
New Delhi , May 7 As COVID-19 cases continue to rise across the county, all persons arriving in the national capital from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana will have to undergo mandatory government institutional quarantine.
This comes…
