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 […]
Secularism gave up language of religion. Ayodhya bhoomi pujan is a result of that
Afuture historian might record 5 August 2020 as the day secularism died in India. She would no doubt mention that the patient was always sick and rather ill for over three decades. She may note many critical dates when wounds that proved fatal were inflicted by the RSS-BJP and their affiliates. But she would also […]
PLA drags its feet over disengagement. Stalemate at Ladakh continues
The high-powered China Study Group (CSG) met on Tuesday afternoon to assess feedback from the August 2 meeting of Indian and Chinese military commanders in Moldo-Chushul even as ground reports indicate that the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) is dragging its feet in restoring status quo in eastern Ladakh. It is understood that the military commanders’ […]
India’s COVID-19 tally climbs to 18,55,745
New Delhi: India’s COVID-19 tally increased to 18,55,745 with 52,050 people testing positive for coronavirus infection in a day, while the recoveries crossed the 12-lakh mark on Tuesday, according to the Union Health Ministry data. The death toll due to COVID-19 climbed to 38,938 with 803 fresh fatalities being reported in 24-hours, the data updated at […]
After Oxford Covid vaccine dosing, trial participants to be given paracetamol ‘on SOS basis’
New Delhi: All 1,600 people who will participate in the trial for the Covid-19 vaccine candidate developed by the Oxford University will be given paracetamol after the vaccine dosage on an ‘SOS’ basis, ThePrint has learnt. The Pune-based Serum Institute of India (SII) has partnered with Oxford University for the production of the vaccine candidate called […]
