AUG 16, 2021 04:41 PM IST
Meghalaya orders judicial probe into HNLC leader’s death
Meghalaya orders judicial probe into the death of former HNLC leader Cheristerfield Thangkhiew who was killed in an encounter last week.
AUG 16, 2021 04:00 PM IST
Court sends businessman Gautam Thapar to judicial custody
A Delhi court sends businessman Gautam Thapar to judicial custody in connection with an alleged bank loan fraud case. Thapar was recently arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED).
AUG 16, 2021 03:34 PM IST
Over 550 million Covid-19 vaccine doses administered in India
“In record-breaking progress, India administers 55 crore Covid-19 vaccines,” tweets Union health minister Mansukh Mandaviya.
AUG 16, 2021 03:19 PM IST
Punjab Police say arrested 2 alleged militants
Punjab Police last night arrested two militants allegedly associated with a UK-based terrorist entity, to avert a possible terrorist attack on or around Independence Day. The police also seized a huge cache of arms and ammunition, including 2 hand-grenades and a pistol: Police
AUG 16, 2021 02:35 PM IST
Willing to develop friendly ties with Taliban, says China
China says willing to develop ‘friendly relations’ with the Taliban regime in Afghanistan.
AUG 16, 2021 02:33 PM IST
Sushmita Dev joins TMC
Former Congress leader Sushmita Dev joins TMC in Kolkata, in presence of party leaders Abhishek Banerjee and Derek O’Brien.
AUG 16, 2021 02:26 PM IST
‘Whatever Gandhiji said, he put into action’: Rahul Gandhi
The powerful thing about Mahatma Gandhi was that whatever he said, he put into action. So, if he said India should be a tolerant country, then he behaved in a tolerant way. If he said India should treat its women with respect, he treated women with respect: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in Wayanad, Kerala
AUG 16, 2021 02:09 PM IST
Uttarakhand extends Covid-19 curfew till August 24
Covid-19 curfew to remain in force in the state from 6am on August 17 to 6am on August 24; vaccination exercise to continue during the curfew: Uttarakhand govt
AUG 16, 2021 02:03 PM IST
Meenakshi Lekhi kickstarts ‘Jan Ashirvad Yatra’ from a vaccination centre in Delhi
Union Minister Meenakshi Lekhi kickstarts ‘Jan Ashirvad Yatra’ from a vaccination centre in Delhi.
AUG 16, 2021 01:44 PM IST
Pakistan halt flights to Afghanistan
Pakistan’s state-run airline says it has halted all flights to Afghanistan’s capital of Kabul because of the “uncertain security situation” there.
AUG 16, 2021 01:15 PM IST
UN Security Council to meet on Monday to discuss Afghan situation
With Kabul falling into the hands of the Taliban, the UN Security Council under India’s current Presidency will hold an emergency meeting on the situation in Afghanistan on Monday, the second time in just over a week.
AUG 16, 2021 12:53 PM IST
At least five killed at Kabul airport: Witnesses
At least five people were killed in Kabul airport as hundreds of people tried to forcibly enter planes leaving the Afghan capital, witnesses told Reuters.
AUG 16, 2021 12:36 PM IST
Several dozen French nationals to be repatriated from Afghanistan
Several dozen French citizens are to be repatriated by plane from Afghanistan, French Armed Forces minister Florence Parly told France Info radio on Monday, as Western nations scrambled to evacuate their citizens.
AUG 16, 2021 12:19 PM IST
Wholesale price-based inflation eases to 11.16 per cent in July
Wholesale price-based inflation eases to 11.16 per cent in July, against 12.07 per cent in June: Govt data.
AUG 16, 2021 12:17 PM IST
Ramanathaswamy Temple in Rameswaram opens for common devotees today after 15 days.
Two devotees from Jalandhar, Punjab – Deepak and Aarti – say, “It is the last Monday of Sawan. We are very happy to have been able to come here for the Darshan. We feel fortunate.”
AUG 16, 2021 12:02 PM IST
SC grants 4 weeks extension to Centre to frame guidelines on ex-gratia payment for persons who died due to Covid-19
Supreme Court grants four weeks extension to Centre to frame guidelines on ex-gratia payment for persons who died due to Covid-19.
Court has fixed matter after two weeks and has asked Government to file an affidavit on compliance of its other directions in June 30 order.
AUG 16, 2021 11:59 AM IST
Air India’s AI 126 Chicago-Delhi flight diverted to Gulf airspace
Air India’s AI 126 Chicago-Delhi flight diverted to Gulf airspace due to the closure of Afghan airspace.
AUG 16, 2021 11:54 AM IST
Afghanistan aviation authority advises transit aircraft to reroute
Afghanistan Civil Aviation Authority (ACAA) said on Monday that Kabul airspace had been released to the military and it advised transit aircraft to reroute, according to a notice to airmen on its website.
AUG 16, 2021 11:39 AM IST
Due to the closure of Afghan airspace flights can’t operate
Due to the closure of Afghan airspace flights can’t operate, Air India confirms to ANI.
AUG 16, 2021 11:34 AM IST
Situation in Afghanistan is extremely alarming: Randeep Surjewala
Situation in Afghanistan is extremely alarming. India’s strategic interests are at stake.
Safety & security of our embassy and its personnel and Indian Citizens is at stake
Modi govt need to wakes up from its slumber and protects Indian citizens in Afghanistan: Congress spokesperson Randeep Surjewala.
AUG 16, 2021 11:25 AM IST
Supreme Court grants 10 days time to Centre to make appointments to Tribunals
The Supreme Court has granted 10 days time to the Centre, to make appointments to Tribunals despite recommendations by the selection committees.
AUG 16, 2021 11:21 AM IST
Union Govt tells SC it will set up a committee of experts to go into Pegasus scandal
Union Government files its reply before the Supreme Court, saying it will set up a committee of experts to go into Pegasus scandal. At the same time, the Government maintains the petitions are based on conjectures & there is no substance in the accusations.
SC will hear the case shortly.
AUG 16, 2021 10:58 AM IST
Malaysia’s cabinet has resigned : Science minister
Malaysia’s cabinet led by Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin has tendered its resignation to the king, science minister Khairy Jamaluddin said in an Instagram post on Monday.
AUG 16, 2021 10:44 AM IST
Kinnaur Nigulsari landslide incident: Death toll rises to 25
Kinnaur Nigulsari landslide incident: Death toll rises to 25 with the recovery of two more bodies, says State Disaster Management Authority.
AUG 16, 2021 10:24 AM IST
US troops fire shots in the air at Kabul airport
US troops fire shots in the air at Kabul airport as scores of Afghans crowd onto the tarmac, reports AFP.
AUG 16, 2021 09:55 AM IST
Centre tells Air India to put 2 aircraft on standby for emergency evacuations from Kabul
Centre tells Air India to put 2 aircraft on standby for emergency evacuations from Kabul, news agency ANI reports quoting sources.
AUG 16, 2021 09:44 AM IST
India logs 32,937 new Covid-19 cases and 417 deaths in last 24 hours
India reports 32,937 fresh Covid-19 cases and 417 deaths in last 24 hours.
AUG 16, 2021 09:24 AM IST
Sensex drops 93.74 points to 55,343.55 in opening session
Sensex drops 93.74 points to 55,343.55 in opening session; Nifty slips 26.10 points to 16,503.
AUG 16, 2021 09:23 AM IST
PM Modi greets nation on Parsi New Year
Parsi New Year greetings. Praying for a year filled with happiness, prosperity and good health. India cherishes the outstanding contributions of the Parsi community across different sectors.
Navroz Mubarak!: PM Modi tweets.
AUG 16, 2021 09:07 AM IST
Congress leader Sushmita Dev submits resignation letter to Sonia Gandhi
Congress leader Sushmita Dev said she has quit party with her change in Twitter bio. She was head of mahila Congress.
Dev identifies herself as “Former Member, Indian National Congress” in her Twitter bio.
AUG 16, 2021 08:49 AM IST
11,81,212 samples tested on August 15: ICMR
A total of 49,48,05,652 samples tested up to August 15 of which 11,81,212 were tested on August 15, as per Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).
AUG 16, 2021 08:43 AM IST
Tokyo 2020 Olympians will be felicitated by PM ModI today
Tokyo 2020 Olympians will be felicitated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his residence in Delhi today.
AUG 16, 2021 08:40 AM IST
Australia extends Covid-19 lockdown in Melbourne, reinstates night curfew
Australian authorities reinstated a night curfew and extended Covid-19 lockdown measures in Melbourne for another two weeks to contain an outbreak of the highly infectious Delta coronavirus variant.
AUG 16, 2021 08:26 AM IST
PM Modi pays floral tribute to Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Prime Minister Narendra Modi pays floral tribute on the samadhi of former prime minister late Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
AUG 16, 2021 08:18 AM IST
President Kovind greets people on Parsi New Year
On the occasion of Parsi New Year, President Ram Nath Kovind extended his greetings and said people of the Parsi community have made an immense contribution to several aspects of India’s growth and development.
AUG 16, 2021 07:56 AM IST
Unusual activity detected on the Twitter account of Afghan Embassy
“Unusual activity detected on the Twitter account of Afghan Embassy,” say Afghan Embassy Sources on recent tweets which were later deleted, reports ANI.
“I have lost access to Twitter handle of Afghan Embassy India, a friend sent a screenshot of this tweet, (this tweet is hidden from me.) I have tried to log in but can’t access it. Seems it is hacked,” tweets Abdulhaq Azad, Press Secretary to Afghan Embassy in India.
AUG 16, 2021 07:51 AM IST
West Bengal to celebrate ‘Khela Hobe Divas’ today
West Bengal will celebrate ‘Khela Hobe Divas’ on Monday, as announced by chief minister Mamata Banerjee last month.
AUG 16, 2021 07:38 AM IST
PM Modi arrives at ‘Atal Samadhi Sthal’ on former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s death anniversary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at ‘Atal Samadhi Sthal’ on former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s death anniversary, Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and other BJP leaders also represent.
AUG 16, 2021 07:23 AM IST
US military secures Kabul airport perimeter
US military secures Kabul airport perimeter: State Department, reports AFP.
AUG 16, 2021 07:23 AM IST
US to expand its security presence at Kabul airport to 6,000 troops
The United States has said that it would deploy as many as 6,000 of its troops at the Kabul airport to ensure safe departure of its citizens and those from its friends and allies from Afghanistan which has now been taken over by the Taliban, in a sudden an unprecedented collapse of the elected regime led by President Ashraf Ghani.
AUG 16, 2021 06:57 AM IST
Union health minister Mandaviya to visit Kerala today as state battles surge in Covid-19 cases
Union health minister Mansukh Mandaviya will be visiting Kerala on Monday to review the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) situation in the state, which has been reporting a surge in infections.
AUG 16, 2021 06:33 AM IST
US allies urge Taliban to let Afghans leave, warn of ‘accountability’
US allies urge Taliban to let Afghans leave, warn of ‘accountability’: Joint statement.
“The United States joins the international community in affirming that Afghans and international citizens who wish to depart must be allowed to do so,” Secretary of State Antony Blinken wrote on Twitter as the State Department released a statement signed by its close allies.
AUG 16, 2021 06:09 AM IST
Schools to reopen in Andhra Pradesh from today
Schools in Andhra Pradesh will open for the 2021-22 academic year on Monday. The decision to reopen schools was taken after a meeting with chief minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on July 23.
AUG 16, 2021 06:03 AM IST
Puri’s Jagannath temple to reopen for public in 2nd phase from today
Jagannath Temple in Puri will be opened gradually for the general public from Monday in second phase in adherence to the Covid-19 guidelines, Covid appropriate behaviour, and physical distancing rules.
AUG 16, 2021 05:36 AM IST
Parliament session over: After break, fuel prices may begin rising once again
State-run fuel retailers have kept automobile fuel rates frozen for almost a month in a departure from the policy of aligning petrol and diesel rates daily by tactically using minor gains of falling international oil prices to offset the need for raising pump rates, three people aware of the development said, reports HT
AUG 16, 2021 05:17 AM IST
Death toll of powerful earthquake in Haiti soars to 1,297
The death toll from a 7.2-magnitude earthquake in Haiti climbed to 1,297 on Sunday, a day after the powerful temblor turned thousands of structures into rubble and set off franctic rescue efforts ahead of a potential deluge from an approaching tropical storm.
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