- World
New York City declares monkeypox public health emergency
New York: New York City has declared a public health emergency due to the monkeypox outbreak. Mayor Eric Adams and city Health Commissioner Ashwin Vasan made the announcement in a joint statement late…
- Politics
Rajasthan Mission 2023: Congress veers towards soft Hindutva to counter BJP
Jaipur: Facing allegations by the Opposition of following a policy of appeasement, the Congress government in Rajasthan seems to be changing its stand before the Assembly polls 2023. Some of its ministers…
- World
Ukraine: Zelensky asks civilians to leave Donetsk
Kiev: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has asked civilians remaining in parts of eastern Donetsk, which is still under Kiev’s control, to evacuate as Russia has intensified fighting in the region. In his nightly…
- Middle East
UN mission, Arab League want de-escalation amid political protests in Iraq
Baghdad: The UN Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) and Arab League have called for an end to the escalation in the country during protests against the nomination of Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani for the…
- World
Biden tests positive for Covid-19 in ‘rebound’ case: Physician
Washington: US President Joe Biden tested positive for Covid-19 in a “rebound” case, days after ending isolation and treatment, according to his doctor. White House physician Kevin O’Connor wrote in a memo on…
- Business
India’s 5G auction hits Rs 1.5 lakh cr, bids to continue: Union IT minister
New Delhi: The 5G spectrum auction has crossed Rs 1.5 lakh crore after 30 rounds and the auction will continue for a few more days, Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on…
- India
Inter-faith meet adopts resolution to ban PFI
New Delhi: A resolution seeking ban on PFI and other fronts — which are “creating discord among citizens”, was adopted unanimously during an inter-faith dialogue held here on Saturday in presence of…
- India
Allahabad HC directs compensation for COVID-19 victims
Prayagraj: The Allahabad high court has said that if a person admitted to hospital due to Covid-19 dies during treatment, it should be considered a Covid death, even if the immediate cause…
- Business
RBI may hike repo rate at monetary policy meeting next week
Mumbai: The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) rate-setting committee is likely to hike 25-50 basis points in repo rate in the monetary policy meeting to be held between August 3-5, according to…
- Delhi
Delhi HC asks govt to decide on ban on sex-selective surgeries on intersex infants
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court has directed the city government to decide on the recommendations of the Delhi Commission for Protection of Child Rights (DCPCR) on a plea seeking a ban…
- India
In 7 years, 260% spike in arrest in drugs cases: Amit Shah
Chandigarh: Zero-tolerance policy towards the narcotics is showing results, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Saturday, noting that there were seizures of 3.3 lakh kg drugs, and there was a 200…
- India
IMA demands Punjab Health Minister quit for misconduct with Baba Farid varsity VC
New Delhi: The Indian Medical Association has demanded the resignation and an unconditional apology from Punjab Health Minister Chetan Singh Jouramajra for his misbehaviour with Baba Farid University of Health Sciences Vice Chancellor,…
- India
V-P expresses concern over rising disruption, confrontation in Parliament
New Delhi: Expressing concern over the overshadowing of debates and discussions by rising disruption and confrontation in the Parliament, Vice-President M. Venkaiah Naidu has said people especially the youth are justifiably getting…
- India
WBSSC scam: Land at Santiniketan purchased jointly by Partha, Arpita in 2012
Kolkata: The close association between Arpita Mukherjee and Partha Chatterjee started much before the latter became West Bengal Education Minister as is evident from a land purchase deed at Bolpur-Santiniketan in Birbhum…
- Delhi
Delhi HC asks newspaper to remove article against YouTuber Gaurav Taneja
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court has directed Mint newspaper to remove an article, in which it had allegedly made defamatory statements against YouTuber Gaurav Taneja. On May 1, Taneja’s tweet had…
