Srinagar, July 10 (IANS) A total of 240 people tested positive for the Novel Coronavirus in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday as the total number of Covid-19 patients reached 9,501 in the Union Territory, officials said.
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India good example in solar auctions amidst pandemic: UN Secy Gen
New York, July 10 (IANS) As the world designs and implements Covid-19 recovery plans, it has a choice of either going back to where it was, or investing in a better, more sustainable future, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres said on Thursday.
Northeast’s Covid-19 tally rises to 18,665
Guwahati/Shillong, July 10 (IANS) Meghalaya on Thursday joined the northeastern states in reaching a three-digit figure of coronavirus infections with 13 more persons testing positive while the northeast region saw its tally rise to 18,665 with 32 deaths.
Closed Markaz, no foreigners dims hopes for Nizamuddin shopkeepers
New Delhi, July 10 (IANS) A group of five men in white kurta pyjamas wait outside the Nizamuddin Markaz for the local policeman to arrive. After some anxious moments, the policeman arrives on a motorcycle with the building's key. It is time for afternoon prayers and only five people are permitted to offer prayers inside the Markaz five times a day. As he unlocks the gate, the five men walk in to offer Zohar Namaz.
BJP’s Baluni turns saviour for 500 Indians stranded in Dubai (IANS Exclusive)
New Delhi, July 10 (IANS) BJP's Rajya Sabha MP Anil Baluni has turned out to be a saviour for the 500 residents of Uttarakhand stranded in Dubai.
Indian special economic zone in Bangladesh set to get $115 mn more
Dhaka, July 10 (IANS) The special economic zone of Bangladesh dedicated to Indian investors is set to avail $115 million under the 3rd line of credit from India, a senior official said.
‘One Nation, One Ration Card to start working across India by Jan’
New Delhi, July 10 (IANS) Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Ram Vilas Paswan has reiterated that 'One Nation, One Ration Card' (ONORC) scheme would likely start working across India by January next year, ahead of its March 31 deadline.
PNB reports Rs 3,688 cr borrowal fraud by DHFL
Mumbai, July 10 (IANS) State-run Punjab National Bank (PNB) has reported a borrowal fraud of Rs 3,688.58 crore in the NPA account of the now bankrupt Dewan Housing Finance Ltd (DHFL).
Nepal bans all Indian news channels except DD
New Delhi, July 10 (IANS) Nepal has banned all Indian news channels, except DD News, for alleged propaganda against the country.
Air India pilots insist pay cut has to be across the board
New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) Air India pilots have clearly told the company that any pay cut has to be across the board as per market standards for all employees.
Plea in SC for live Amarnath darshan through internet and TV
New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) A plea has been moved in the Supreme Court seeking restriction on the access of the general public/devotees in this year's Amarnath Yatra due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. The petitioners have also sought direction to the Centre to provide 'live darshan' of the shrine through internet and television.
1.4 lakh students to gain as TS Inter Supply exams cancelled
Hyderabad, July 9 (IANS) With no let up in the COVID-19 situation, the Telangana government has decided to cancel the advanced supplementary exams of the state intermediate board or 12 standard exams.
Eng v WI Test, Day 2: WI top-order steady after Holder show (Stumps)
Southampton, July 9 (IANS) West Indies ended the second day of the first Test against England on 57/1 and trail the hosts by 147 runs at the Ageas Bowl. After Dom Bess' cameo took England past the 200-run mark, West Indies openers John Campbell and Kraigg Brathwaite put up an opening stand of 43 runs. Campbell was dismissed by James Anderson towards the end of the day and Shai Hope was at the crease with Brathwaite when umpires ended play on Thursday.
395 B’luru policemen test Covid positive hitherto: Official
Bengaluru, July 9 (IANS) As many as 395 city policemen tested Covid positive since the start of the pandemic, said an official on Thursday.
CM asks Covid-hit Bengaluru’s residents not to visit home villages (Ld)
Bengaluru, July 9 (IANS) Alarmed by the surging Covid cases across the state, especially in Bengaluru, Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa on Thursday urged the state capital's residents not to visit their villages to prevent the infection's spread.