Ladakh border row: India, China agreed to resolve outstanding issues in ‘expeditious manner’, says MEA
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday said India and China agreed to work towards complete disengagement of troops along LAC in the western sector and to expeditiously resolve outstanding issues during the border mechanism meeting. “They reaffirmed that in accordance with agreements reached between foreign ministers, the sides will continue to work towards complete disengagement along LAC […]
India Records Nearly 70K New Covid-19 Cases, Tally Crosses 28-Lakh Mark
New Delhi- India’s COVID-19 caseload went past 28 lakh with a record single-day spike of 69,652 infections, while the recoveries increased to 20,96,664 on Thursday pushing the recovery rate to 73.91 per cent, according to the Union Health Ministry data. The total cases of coronavirus infections mounted to 28,36,925, while the death toll climbed to 53,866 […]
Of 139 Booked Under NSA In UP This Year, 76 Accused Of Cow Slaughter
The Uttar Pradesh Police has invoked the stringent National Security Act against 76 people accused of cow slaughter so far this year, an official said on Wednesday. This is more than half of the total 139 people who have been booked under the NSA for various crimes this year, Additional Chief Secretary (Home) Awanish Awasthi […]
As Bangladesh Cosies Up To China, New Delhi Looks For Path Correction
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been a true friend to India. Ever since she came to power, she has been sensitive to New Delhi’s security and strategic concerns. India could not have hoped for a better neighbour. Violence and terrorism in Assam have come down, thanks largely to Hasina’s generosity. One of the first […]
103-year-old man recovers from Covid-19 in Kerala
While Covid-19 cases continue to surge in Kerala, the recovery of a 103-year-old patient on Tuesday came as welcome news for the state. The patient, Purakkatt Veettil Pareed, a resident of Aluva, was being treated at the Government Medical College Hospital in Kochi after he tested positive 20 days ago. On Tuesday evening, he was given a […]
New immunity insights a boost against Covid-19
Does getting Covid-19 once give the patient immunity to the disease? If so, how long does it last? Is the immunity robust enough to fend off the pathogen even in a highly contagious space? And, does the level of protection vary depending on how strong or mild the infection was? At least four studies over […]
Home Minister Shah Admitted To AIIMS For Post Covid Care
New Delhi- Union Home Minister Amit Shah has been admitted to AIIMS here for post COVID care after complaining of fatigue and body ache, hospital authorities said on Tuesday. According to a statement issued by AIIMS, he is comfortable and is continuing his work from hospital. “Home Minister Amit Shah has been complaining of fatigue and […]
As travel restrictions ease, who can fly abroad, and where?
With various countries gradually lifting travel restrictions from India under air bubble arrangements, both Indian and foreign airlines are offering a number of flight options for those who want to travel to countries such as the US, Germany, France, Canada, the UK and the UAE. However, travel is subject to certain conditions imposed by India’s […]
Rakesh Asthana appointed DG of Border Security Force
The Centre on Monday appointed Gujarat cadre IPS officer – Rakesh Asthana as the new director general of the Border Security Force (BSF), according to an official order. The 1984 batch IPS officer, currently heading the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) with additional charge of Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), will assume full time charge […]
‘Ready To Work With India To Enhance Political Trust, Properly Manage Our Differences’: China
China on Monday said it is ready to work with India to enhance political mutual trust, properly manage their differences and safeguard the long-term development of bilateral ties. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said this at a regular briefing when a Western media journalist sought China’s reaction to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s remarks that […]
