US, Pak, China watching, so didn’t upload defence reports: outgoing CAG
Rajiv Mehrishi, who completed his term Friday as Comptroller and Auditor General of India, said he did not make defence audit reports available online because “someone in Washington, someone in Beijing and someone in Islamabad may also be watching”. “The idea is to make (these reports) not too easily accessible. There is no need.” He […]
India-China can overcome differences with some kind of equilibrium, says Jaishankar on long-term ties
India and China can overcome their differences in the long-term if they reach “some kind of equilibrium” but achieving this is one of the big challenges faced by the country, external affairs minister S Jaishankar said on Saturday. Jaishankar made the remarks while participating in an interactive session organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry […]
15 killed, 50 trapped after landslide in Kerala’s Idukki: What we know so far
Rescuers retrieved at least 15 bodies and struggled to free around 50 others feared trapped under debris in Kerala’s Idduki district on Friday after torrential rains triggered a massive landslide in the area, officials said. Local authorities said the settlement of tea estate workers in Rajamalai of Idukki was hit by the landslide early on Friday. Kerala […]
India Rejects Pakistan’s Criticism of Launch of Construction of Ayodhya Ram Temple
India on Thursday strongly rejected Pakistan’s criticism of the launch of construction of the Ram temple in Ayodhya and asked the neighbouring country to refrain from “communal incitement”. External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Anurag Srivastava also asked Pakistan to desist from interfering in India’s internal affairs. “We have seen the press statement by the Islamic Republic […]
After Ayodhya, Kashi and Mathura will be easier. It’s PoK that poses big challenge for BJP
The grand ceremony in Ayodhya that saw Prime Minister Narendra Modi lay the foundation stone for the Ram Mandir has given birth to a new question: is this the end of a long struggle or the beginning of a new one? The glorious event in itself was unique in many aspects. Use of foundation laying/inauguration […]
CBI files FIR over Sushant Singh’s death, names Rhea Chakraborty as accused
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Thursday registered an FIR in Sushant Singh Rajput death case, after a Central notification on Wednesday handed over the case to the agency on the recommendation of the Bihar government, said agency officials. The FIR filed by the agency is based on the one registered by Bihar police […]
Over 56,000 cases in last 24 hours push India’s Covid-19 tally closer to 2 million
India saw another big jump of 56,282 new cases of the coronavirus disease on Thursday which pushed the nationwide tally closer to two million (1,964,536 to be exact). According to Union heath ministry data, there are 5,95,501 active cases in the country and 13,28,336 patients have been discharged. The number of fatalities has reached 40,699 […]
PM Modi ‘saddened’ by fire at Ahmedabad Covid-19 hospital that killed 8
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday condoled the loss of lives in a fire that broke out at a Covid-19 hospital in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. At least eight patients have been killed in the accident. “Saddened by the tragic hospital fire in Ahmedabad. Condolences to the bereaved families. May the injured recover soon,” the prime minister tweeted. […]
Fire Breaks Out At Covid Hospital In Ahmedabad, 8 Patients Dead
A blaze in the wee hours at a private hospital in Ahmedabad has left eight COVID-19 patients dead, a fire brigade official said on Thursday. The victims include five men and three women, who were being treated at the ICU ward of the COVID-19 designated Shrey Hospital in Navrangpura area of Ahmedabad, the official said. […]
Heavy Rains, Strong Winds Batter Mumbai; People Asked To Stay Indoors
Incessant heavy rains and strong winds battered Mumbai and adjoining areas on Wednesday, disrupting traffic and damaging the signage atop the iconic Bombay Stock Exchange building. Gusty winds led to claddings flying off at the Jaslok Hospital in south Mumbai, while heavy rains prompted water-logging at the state government-run J J Hospital where doctors were […]
