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Hyderabad International Airport car parking goes fully contact-less
In the age of COVID-19 pandemic, when the world is still reeling under its malevolent impact, going Contact-less is the new mantra. Apart from offering an end-to-end contact-less boarding experience....
US Envoy to India lays stress on FTA to realise US-India trade potential
US Ambassador to India Ken Juster on Thursday while participating in India Global Week 2020 said that post COVID-19 lockdown, the way to lock in economic potential between the two....
India China stand-off: Rajnath Singh to review current situation on LAC today
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday will meet Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat and the three services chiefs to discuss the current situation on the Line of Actual....
Health Ministry issues clarification on indigenous Covid-19 vaccine, assures safety will not be compromised
The Union Health Ministry on Thursday clarified that 15 August deadline for an indigenous Covid-19 vaccine is "only to expedite duly approved clinical trials without compromising on safety and security....
26,000+ new Covid-19 cases in last 24 hours, tally now at 7.9 lakh
With the highest single-day spike of 26,506 COVID-19 cases and 475 deaths reported in the last 24 hours, the total number of COVID-19 cases in India reached 7,93,802 on Friday,....
Planted Saplings- Green Visakhapatnam is the target : 25 cr saplings in Andhra Pradesh, says Vijay Sai Reddy
YSRCP Parliamentary Party Chief and Incharge for North Andhra MP Vijay Sai Reddy has planted Saplings in the beautiful Visakhapatnam beach. Along with minister Avanthi Srinivas, Party leaders and higher....
Solar energy will help India become Atmanirbhar: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated Asia's largest 750 MW solar power project at Rewa in Madhya Pradesh, via video conferencing. He said that solar energy is the pure form....
Kanpur encounter main accused Vikas Dubey killed: Police
Kanpur encounter main accused Vikas Dubey, who was injured in an encounter with the police, died on Friday, the police said. "Gangster Vikas Dubey arrested for killing eight policemen is....
Akhilesh Yadav questions Vikas Dubey’s arrest, asks if he surrendered
After reports that Vikas Dubey, the main accused in Kanpur encounter case, was apprehended by the Madhya Pradesh Police from Ujjain, Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav has raised questions regarding....
India China standoff: Troops complete disengagement in Hot Springs
The disengagement process between armies of India and China at three friction points along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Eastern Ladakh has been completed as on Thursday, the....
PM bats for India’s leading role in global revival post pandemic
Addressing a global audience for the first time since the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday stressed on revival while linking global and Indian revival.....
Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Vikas Dubey's arrest: MP, UP police working in co-ordination
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday congratulated the state police on the arrest of Kanpur encounter main accused Vikas Dubey. "I congratulate Madhya Pradesh Police on the....
PM Narendra Modi interacts with Varanasi-based NGOs
Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with representatives of NGOs belonging to Varanasi via video conferencing on Thursday. Varanasi Lok Sabha constituency is represented by the Prime Minister in Parliament. The....
Have taken up matter with concerned officials: Indian Embassy on US Visa row
Indian Embassy here on Wednesday (local time) said it has taken up matter of US immigration authorities announcing modifications to requirements for student visas in the backdrop of the COVID-19....
India records highest single day spike of 24,000+ cases, recovery rate now at 61.53%
India reported the highest single-day spike of 24,879 new positive cases and 487 deaths in the last 24 hours, taking the total number of COVID-19 cases in the country to....
Indian Army directs troops to delete 89 apps, including Facebook, TikTok and PUBG
Indian Army has asked its personnel to delete 89 apps from their smartphones including Facebook, TikTok, Tinder, PUBG and Instagram to plug leakage of information, said Indian Army sources. Snapchat,....
Kanpur encounter main accused Vikas Dubey arrested in Ujjain
Vikas Dubey, the man responsible for the ambush and massacre of eight policemen who came to arrest him in Kanpur, has been apprehended and is currently held in a police....
India Global Week 2020: PM Modi to deliver inaugural address today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will deliver the inaugural address at India Global Week 2020 today, July 9. The India Global Week 2020 is a three-day virtual conference, being held from....
Mike Pompeo lauds India's response to Chinese aggression in Galwan Valley
US Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo on Wednesday (local time), while referring to India-China border tensions, hit out at Chinese saying they took "incredibly aggressive action". Pompeo said that he....
PM Modi extends condolences on BJP leader's assassination in Kashmir
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday enquired about the killing of BJP leader Wasim Bari in Jammu and Kashmir's Bandipora and expressed condolences to the family of deceased, Union Minister....
Telangana CM KCR might be enacting 'missing farmhouse drama’ to hide failures: Congress
Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) Treasurer Gudur Narayana Reddy has expressed deep concern over conflicting, but unconfirmed reports in mainstream and social media regarding the health condition of Chief Minister....
Kulbhushan Jadhav wants to go with mercy plea: Pakistan
Pakistan has claimed that Indian national Kulbhushan Jadhav has refused to file a review petition and wants to go ahead with his pending mercy plea. "He (Kulbhushan Jadhav) preferred to....
India China standoff: Chinese troops retreat further at LAC friction points
The disengagement process between armies of India and China at friction points along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Eastern Ladakh completed on Wednesday and the Chinese troops have....
Twitterati remembers YSR on the eve of #YSRJayanthi
On the eve of YSR Jayanthi, posts remembering a few flagship initiatives introduced by the Former CM of Andhra Pradesh have flooded social media. Arogya Sri and Fee reimbursement top....
Kerala Gold Smuggling: UAE launches investigation, says culprits won’t be spared
The authorities in United Arab Emirates have launched an investigation in the gold smuggling case to find out who sent the cargo containing gold to the address of UAE Consulate....
PM wishes Brazilian President Bolsonaro speedy recovery from Covid-19
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday sent best wishes to his friend, President Jair Bolsonaro of Brazil, on social media and prayed for his speedy recovery from the coronavirus infection.....
India's Covid-19 count reaches 7.4 lakhs, spike of 22,000+ cases in last 24 hours
India has reported a spike of 22,752 COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, taking the country's coronavirus tally to 7,42,417 on Wednesday, informed the Union Ministry of Health and....
MHA sets up committee to probe violations by 3 Gandhi Trusts
The Ministry of Home Affairs on Wednesday announced that it has set up an inter-ministerial committee to probe various violations by Rajiv Gandhi Foundation, Rajiv Gandhi Charitable Trust and Indira....
World's 2nd largest data centre inaugurated in Mumbai
The second-largest data centre of the world was inaugurated in Mumbai today said Union Minister for Communications, Electronics and IT, Ravi Shankar Prasad adding that India hold great potential to....
Congress attacks PM Modi over job losses abroad
The Congress party slammed the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led central government over the issue of job losses in the country as well as for plight of NRIs abroad stating that....
Kanpur Encounter: Vikas Dubey's close aide shot dead
Amar Dubey, a close aide of history-sheeter Vikas Dubey, the main accused in the Kanpur encounter case, was killed in an encounter with the Uttar Pradesh Task Force (STF) here....
Pak violates ceasefire in Poonch, 1 civilian killed
One civilian was killed and another was injured in the ceasefire violation by Pakistan in the Balakote sector in Poonch district on Wednesday. Earlier, Pakistan violated the ceasefire in Balakote....
Andhra CM directs officials to expedite process, 30 lakh beneficiaries to get houses by 2024
As part of the flagship Navaratnalu programme, the Government of Andhra Pradesh is going to spend a whopping amount of Rs 90,000 crore to implement housing for all scheme in....
Andhra CM to release YSR biography penned by Vijayamma
Naalo...Naatho... YSR (Within me...With me, YSR ), is a flow of thoughts bound in the form of a book written by Smt YS Vijayalakshmi, who has laced the narrative with....
India China standoff: Disengagement at Hot Springs, Gogra to be completed in next few days
The disengagement process between armies of India and China at friction points Hot Springs and Gogra began on Monday and is expected to be completed at both locations in next....
Kerala gold smuggling: Congress seeks PM Modi’s intervention
Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala on Tuesday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi urging his intervention in the probe into the alleged role of the Kerala Chief Minister's Office in the....
India-China standoff: IAF conducts intensive night-time operations at LAC
Amid tensions with China, the Indian Air Force (IAF) is carrying out night time combat air patrols over the Eastern Ladakh sector. Team ANI reached a forward airbase near China....
With a spike of 22,000+ cases, India's Covid-19 tally touches 7 lakh
With a spike of 22,252 cases, India's COVID-19 count breached the seven lakh mark and reached 7,19,665 on Tuesday, according to the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. With....
Health Minister orders inquiry into suicide of Covid positive journalist at AIIMS
Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan on Monday expressed condolences over the death of a journalist, who jumped off the fourth floor of AIIMS Jai Prakash Narayan Apex Trauma Center....
HPC finds fault with LG company of Visakhapatnam for gas leak, submits report to CM
The High Power committee instated to probe extensively into unfortunate ' Vizag gas leak' has submitted a comprehensive 4000 ( including annexures ) page report to the Hon'ble CM ,....
Kanpur encounter: UP Police increases bounty on Vikas Dubey to Rs 2.5 lakh
The Office of Uttar Pradesh Director General of Police announced on Monday that bounty on the arrest of the main accused of Kanpur encounter case, Vikas Dubey, has been increased....
India China stand-off: NSA Doval, Chinese FM discuss restoration of peace
National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval has held talks with Chinese Foreign Minister and State Councilor Wang Yi, sources said. The talks took place over a video call on Sunday.....
Grand welcome to corona conquerors in Rachakonda Commissionerate of Hyderabad
Today, on the 6th of July 2020, a grand welcome was arranged by Sri Mahesh Bhagwat IPS, CP Rachakonda for the 7 Covid-19 conquerors of Rachakonda Police Commissionerate. The Covid-19....
Covid-19 cases in Delhi reach one lakh, Kejriwal says no need to panic
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday said that despite Delhi's COVID-19 cases having almost reached the 1-lakh mark, people must not panic as the recovery rate in the national....
Galwan skirmish: Chinese Army moves back tents, troops by 1-2 km
The Chinese Army has moved back tents, vehicles and troops by 1-2 kilometres from locations where disengagement was agreed upon at Corps Commander-level talks, Indian Army sources said on Monday.....
Rahul takes jibe at Centre over Covid-19, demonetization and GST
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday said that future studies would be done by the Harvard Business School on failures to tackle COVID-19 pandemic, demonetization, and GST implementation. The Congress....
Triple Lockdown! Thiruvananthapuram announces restrictions due to Covid-19 surge
Triple lockdown (enhanced restrictions) will be imposed in the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation area from 6 am Monday for a week, said Kerala Chief Minister's Office (CMO). According to Kerala CMO, the....
First Monday of Sawan 2020: Devotees throng Lord Shiva’s temples
On the first Monday of 'Sawan' (Shravan) month, devotees started coming to Lord Shiva temples in different parts of the country from the early morning to offer prayers. At Gauri....
India’s Covid-19 tally nears 7 lakh, ranks 3rd among worst-affected countries
India's COVID-19 tally neared the 7 lakh mark with 6,97,413 cases after 24,248 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours, said the Union Ministry of Health and Family....
Taj Mahal, other monuments to remain closed as Agra sees spike in cases
In the view of current COVID-19 situation in Agra, historical monuments like Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Akbar Tomb, and others to remain closed until further orders as they fall in....
Centre bans 40 pro-Khalistan websites
In a big blow to pro-Khalistan group, Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) the government on Sunday blocked 40 websites being used by it for registering supporters for its cause. The orders....
AP crosses one million Covid-19 tests
Andhra Pradesh has crossed one million COVID-19 tests, logging 10,17,123 tests as on Sunday morning. With extensive testing and timely treatment, the mortality rate stands at 1.24 percent, which is....
Corona warrior detained for not paying hospital bills in Hyderabad
The government of Telangana has capped the cost of conducting a Covid-19 test in a private lab at Rs 2,200 while the fee for treatment in an ICU without ventilator....
After Ladakh visit, PM Modi briefs President Kovind
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday called on President Ram Nath Kovind at Rashtrapati Bhavan and briefed him on the issues of national and international importance. "Prime Minister Narendra Modi....
Kanpur encounter: Vikas Dubey knew about raid, reveals close aid to police
The main accused in the Kanpur encounter case, Vikas Dubey, had received a phone call from the police station before the police came to arrest him following which he had....
Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh visit DRDO's Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Covid-19 facility in Delhi
Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visited the DRDO-built Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel COVID-19 Hospital in Delhi Cantonment on Sunday. Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan, Delhi....
Highest single-day spike of 24,000+ Covid-19 cases in last 24 hours
India has reported its highest-ever single-day spike of 24,850 COVID-19 cases in 24 hours, informed the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Sunday. With these new cases, India's....
America loves India: Trump thanks PM Modi for Independence Day greeting
US President Donald Trump on Saturday (local time) thanked Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his wishes on America's 244th Independence Day. Earlier today, Modi tweeted: "I congratulate @POTUS @realDonaldTrump....
Amid India China tensions, IAF displays combat preparedness along LAC
The frontline fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force are flying consistently in and out of this airbase near the border with China, including the Russian-origin mighty Su-30MKIs and the....
PM lauds BJP workers for relief work done during lockdown
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated BJP workers and various state units of the party for helping people during the nationwide COVID-19 induced lockdown. The Prime Minister interacted with....
Complete lockdown in Bengaluru for 33 hours due to Covid-19 surge
With the increasing number of COVID-19 cases in Bengaluru, the state government has decided to impose a total lockdown in Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) limits. The lockdown will start....
Kolkata restricts flights from Delhi, Mumbai and others from July 6
No flights from six cities - Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Chennai and Ahmedabad- will land in Kolkata for three weeks starting July 6, or till further orders, Kolkata airport authorities....
Army rejects charges on ‘treatment to personnel’, calls reports ‘unfortunate’
Indian Army on Saturday said that there have been malicious and unsubstantiated accusations regarding the state of the facility visited by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to the....
'Caste-ghost' haunts in Andhra, community angle surfaces when some leader is arrested
It is no hidden secret that caste plays a major role in politics of Andhra Pradesh. However, to what extent? Is the question. The arrest of former TDP minister Kollu....
Priyanka backs Sonia Gandhi's demand for OBC reservation in NEET
Lending her support to Congress President Sonia Gandhi's demand for reservation of seats for Other Backward Class (OBC) students in medical institutions in the states and union territories under the....
Mars Orbiter Mission: ISRO shares image of mysterious moon Phobos
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Friday shared a recent image of the mysterious moon of Mars, Phobos, as captured by the Mars Orbiter Mission. The image was captured....
Key responsibilities given to old guards in YSRCP: Jagan’s confidante Vijay Sai Reddy gets all party affiliates
YSRCP president and Andhra Pradesh CM Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy has chosen three of his closest aides and entrusted them with the responsibility of handling the party affairs in....
Priyanka Gandhi calls party meeting over UP’s law and order situation
AICC General Secretary in-charge Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has called for a virtual meeting of Uttar Pradesh Congress leaders on Saturday to discuss the issue of Law and Order in Uttar....
PM extends greetings on Ashadha Poornima
On the occasion of Ashadha Poornima, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that the world today is fighting extraordinary challenges to which the lasting solutions can come from the....
With highest single-day spike of 22,771 cases, India's Covid-19 tally reaches 6.4 lakh
India on Friday reported its highest single-day spike of COVID-19 cases with 22,771 cases reported in the last 24 hours, said the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. With....
YSRCP seeks disqualification of rebel MP, Vijay Sai Reddy says he gives up membership voluntarily
A delegation under the leadership of YSR Congress Party Parliamentary party Chief Vijay Sai Reddy has met Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla in Delhi to seek disqualification of party's MP....
Earthquake with 4.7 magnitude jolts Delhi-NCR
The national capital on Friday was jolted by tremors of an earthquake. In July, Delhi was hit with a quake for the first time this year. According to the National....
Andhra Pradesh: Murdered fisherman's wife seeks justice, arrest of former TDP minister
The murder of an OBC leader from the fishermen community in broad daylight has become a major flashpoint in the state of Andhra Pradesh. Former Machilipatnam market yard chairman, M.Bhaskar....
All of you gave befitting reply: PM to Galwan bravehearts
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday met soldiers who were injured during the violent face-off in Galwan Valley with Chinese troops and said neither has India bowed before anyone nor....
Ban on International flights extended till July 31: DGCA
The ban on international commercial passenger flights to and from India has been extended till July 31, according to Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). "In partial modification of circular....
India strongly opposes Pak's unprovoked ceasefire violations
India has registered strong protest, through diplomatic channels, at the continued unprovoked ceasefire violations by Pakistan forces along the Line of Control and the International Boundary which has killed over....
After PM’s Ladakh visit, China calls for refrain on any action that may escalate LAC situation
China on Friday said no party should engage in any action that may escalate the situation at Line of Actual Control (LAC) after Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a surprise....
PM takes a dig at China in Ladakh
Taking an apparent dig at China, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the age of expansionism is over and added that the new age of development is here. "Age....
India briefs Japan on LAC situation amid tensions with China
Japan on Friday expressed hope for a peaceful resolution of the ongoing standoff between Indian and Chinese troops and asserted that it opposed any attempts to change the status quo....
PM lauds Indian soldiers' bravery in Ladakh
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday while addressing the soldiers at Nimmoo in Leh said that whether it is about World Wars or peace, whenever the need arises, the world....
India’s Covid vaccine likely to be launched by August 15th
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) DG Balram Bhargava has written a letter to Bharat Biotech and principal investigators of medical colleges to complete the trial procedure of indigenous....
Highest one day spike, over 20,000 Covid-19 cases reported in a day
India reported the highest ever single-day spike of 20,903 COVID-19 cases in 24 hours on Friday, said the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. With these new cases, India's....
8 Policemen shot dead in deadly UP encounter
A total of eight police personnel including Deputy Superintendent of Police Devendra Mishra have lost their lives after they were fired upon by criminals in the early hours of Friday.....
Amid India-China standoff, PM Modi visits Leh
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday made a surprise visit to Ladakh and was briefed by senior officers at a forward position in Nimu amid ongoing tension with China. The....
Covid-19 tests in India to soon touch 1 crore mark: Dr Harsh Vardhan
The total number of people tested for COVID-19 in the country will soon touch one crore mark as Centre removed all bottlenecks and took steps to pave way for enhanced....
After losing Lodhi road bungalow, Priyanka to establish camp in Lucknow
Congress General Secretary in-charge of Uttar Pradesh Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will now concentrate on Lucknow by setting a strong political base camp in the state capital and the reports of....
Amid tensions with China, India to acquire fighter aircraft missiles with Rs 38,900 Cr
Amid tensions with China - India Defence Acquisition Council has approves the proposal to procure 21 MiG-29 from Russia and 12 Su-30 MKI from HAL. While the MIG 29 procurement....
No community spread of Covid-19 in Maharashtra: Rajesh Tope
Even as coronavirus cases continue to rise in Maharashtra, Health Minister Rajesh Tope on Thursday clarified that there is no community spread of the virus in the state. He asserted....
‘Digital strike’: Ravi Shankar Prasad hails Centre’s move to ban 59 Chinese apps
After the Centre banned 59 mobile apps, Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ravi Shankar Prasad on Thursday said that Indian can even do a "digital strike". He said that....
PM dials Putin, congratulates Putin on Russia win
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi spoke on phone with President of the Russian Federation H.E. Mr. Vladimir Putin on 2 July 2020. Prime Minister warmly congratulated President Putin on the success....
Deadline for tax-saving investments for FY20 extended till July 31
In order to provide relief to tax-payers, the Income Tax (I-T) Department on Thursday announced that the deadlines for making tax-saving payments/investments for 2019-20 have been extended till July 31,....
Mumbai airport development: CBI files FIR against GVK Reddy, others in connection with irregularities of over Rs 800 crore
Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered an FIR against Dr. GVK Reddy, Chairman of GVK Group, Mumbai International Airport, officials of Airport Authority of India and others, for alleged....
MP cabinet expansion: 28 Ministers join Shivraj Singh Chouhan's team
Twenty-eight Ministers, who joined the Shivraj Singh Chouhan government in Madhya Pradesh, were administered the oath of office and secrecy by Governor Anandiben Patel at Raj Bhawan in Bhopal on....
Congress slams Centre for asking Priyanka Gandhi to vacate Delhi accommodation
Congress leaders on Wednesday slammed the Centre after the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs asked Priyanka Gandhi Vadra to vacate her government-allotted accommodation within a month. Hitting back at....
Karnataka issues notice to 18 hospitals on denying to admit a patient, who later died
Karnataka government has issued a show-cause notice to 18 private hospitals for refusing to admit a 52-year-old patient with influenza-like illness (ILI) symptoms, who later died. The patient died of....
Kejriwal inaugurates India's first 'Plasma Bank'
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday inaugurated country's first 'Plasma Bank', via video conference, and urged people to come forward and donate plasma. "If you have recovered from COVID-19....
India's Covid-19 tally crosses 6 lakh mark, toll reaches 17,834
India's COVID-19 tally breached the 6 lakh cases mark with 19,148 new coronavirus cases being reported in the last 24 hours, informed the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare....
AP CM Jagan reviews Janata Bazaars, E-marketing for farmers, reiterates farmers’ welfare is top priority
SRCP - (Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party) in the name itself there is Rythu, it means farmer. As the party name indicates, it’s boss gives priority to farmers. Reiterating his....
Coronil kit to be available across country without any restrictions: Yog guru Ramdev
Yog guru Ramdev on Wednesday claimed that there is no restriction on Patanjali Ayurved's Swasari Coronil kit for "COVID management" and now it will be available across the country. Addressing....
Civilian killed by terrorists in J&K's Sopore: CRPF
A controversy erupted over Sopore encounter in Jammu and Kashmir after a family member alleged that his relative was killed in firing by security forces. In a statement, CRPF clarified....
