Anti-CAA Jamia protests funded from Middle East, Delhi Police tells court New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) A court here on Monday sent arrested Jamia Millia Islamia Alumni Association President Shifa Ul Rahman to 10-day custody of Delhi Police Special Cell, with police claiming that “anti-CAA protests at the varsity and other parts of Delhi were…
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Aarogya Setu app now mandatory for central govt employees
Aarogya Setu app now mandatory for central govt employees The Centre on Wednesday made it mandatory for all its employees to download the Aarogya Setu app on their mobile phones, saying the application will be helpful in breaking the chain of transmission of COVID-19. Those working in the Central government, including officers and outsourced staff,…
Modi govt telling businesses to pay staff but cutting its own employees’ salary is untenable
Modi govt telling businesses to pay staff but cutting its own employees’ salary is untenable For over a month, almost all economic and commercial activities have been at a standstill due to the nationwide lockdown, which came into effect on the orders of the Narendra Modi government on 25 March. Manufacturing units and sales outlets…
Quotations invited for supply of PPE kits to overcome ‘acute shortage’ in J-K
Quotations invited for supply of PPE kits to overcome ‘acute shortage’ in J-K Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Medical Supplies Corporation Limited (JKMSCL) has invited quotations for supply of personal protective equipment (PPE) kits to overcome “acute shortage” in various coronavirus-hit areas. It has asked the prospective bidders to respond only if they are in a position…
Maharashtra – Sale deed registrations go online
#Maharashtra – Sale deed registrations go online In a bid to revive the property buying market, the state government has offered a fresh concession to builders. More builders will now be able to register properties online with the government relaxing conditions for e-registration. As per a circular issued by state Inspector General of Registration, Omprakash…
Nearly 50% of MBBS students want to opt out midway
Nearly 50% of MBBS students want to opt out midway A new study of 1,000 medical students from 70 institutions across India has revealed that a large number of them felt like dropping out of the course while a majority of students were physically or mentally affected during the coursework. The survey conducted online by…
ITBP comes up with own version of Teri Mitti song, dedicates it to cornavirus COVID-19 warriors
ITBP comes up with own version of Teri Mitti song, dedicates it to cornavirus COVID-19 warriors The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) on Wednesday (April 29, 2020) dedicated the song ‘Teri Mitti’ from Akshay Kumar’s movie Kesari, to all the coronavirus COVID-19 warriors of the country. In a tweet posted from their official handle, ITBP said…
Prepared to Conduct Pending Class 10, 12 Board Exams at First Possibility, Evaluation to Begin – HRD
Prepared to Conduct Pending Class 10, 12 Board Exams at First Possibility, Evaluation to Begin – HRD
The Supreme Court of India is a Court of Rights, Not of Contempt
The Supreme Court of India is a Court of Rights, Not of Contempt I read a disturbing news report in early March, which detailed how a prominent social activist, Harsh Mander, was severely criticised by the Supreme Court for allegedly making derogatory remarks about the judiciary. I found it odd that the court had prioritised…
Coronavirus in Agra – With 425 COVID-19 cases, Taj city tops chart in UP; ranks at 11th spot in India
Coronavirus in Agra – With 425 COVID-19 cases, Taj city tops chart in UP; ranks at 11th spot in India Agra: Twenty one more coronavirus cases have been reported from Agra in Uttar Pradesh, taking the total number of COVID-19 cases to 425 in the city, District Magistrate Prabhu N Singh confirmed on Wednesday. The famous…
Misrepresentation has reached new levels – India rejects USCIRF’s ‘biased’ listing
Misrepresentation has reached new levels – India rejects USCIRF’s ‘biased’ listing A US commission mandated to monitor religious freedom globally on Tuesday asked the State Department to designate 14 nations, including India, as ‘countries of particular concern’, alleging that religious minorities are under increasing assault in these nations. These include nine countries that the State…
Irrfan Khan dies at 53 fighting colon infection in Mumbai
Irrfan Khan dies at 53 fighting colon infection in Mumbai Actor Irrfan Khan passed away in Mumbai’s Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani hospital. The actor was rushed to the hospital on April 28 evening and was kept in the ICU because of a colon infection. He was 53. Irrfan Khan is survived by his wife Sutapa Sikdar…
Another scientist writes to govt, warns about climate change impact in Dibang Valley over hydro projects
Another scientist writes to govt, warns about climate change impact in Dibang Valley over hydro projects Another scientist studying rivers in Arunachal Pradesh’s Dibang Valley has warned the government about climate change-induced natural hazards that hydropower dams may not be able to withstand. Chintan Sheth’s letter to the Forest Advisory Committee (FAC) of the Union…
Heavy rains lash Bengaluru, IMD predicts weather condition to prevail for next 48 hours
Heavy rains lash Bengaluru, IMD predicts weather condition to prevail for next 48 hours Several parts of Karnataka is experiencing heavy rains since the past week which is likely to continue for the next 48 hours — till May 1, according to an IMD update on Wednesday (April 29, 2020) morning. The weather agnency suggests…
IMD issues names for upcoming cyclones in 13 countries
IMD issues names for upcoming cyclones in 13 countries The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday released a detailed list of names of tropical cyclones over north Indian Ocean, including the Bay of Bengal and the Indian Ocean. Worldwide, there are six Regional Specialised Meteorological Centres (RSMCs) and five regional Tropical Cyclone Warning Centres (TCWCs)…
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