- Andhra Pradesh
Andhra govt on high alert over Ebola virus, initiates screening at airports
Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav on Sunday said the state government is on high alert and has initiated precautionary measures in view of the spread of the Ebola virus…
- India
Jaishankar raises visa concerns with Rubio; urges protection for legal mobility
New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday flagged India’s concerns with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio over the Trump administration’s changes to visa and immigration policies, saying legal mobility…
- India
Yoga becoming global soft power tool: Ayush secretary
New Delhi: Yoga has emerged as one of India’s most powerful instruments of cultural outreach and global soft power, while also becoming a central pillar of preventive healthcare in the fight against…
- Andhra Pradesh
Andhra CM to launch 38 industrial parks at MSME Growth Summit in Vijayawada
Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu will virtually launch 38 MSME parks across the state on Monday, May 25, as part of the government’s push to strengthen the industrial ecosystem…
- Business
Mcap of 6 of top-10 most valued firms surges by Rs 74,111 cr
New Delhi: The combined market valuation of 6 of the top-10 most valued firms surged by Rs 74,111.57 crore last week, with Reliance Industries emerging as the biggest gainer. Last week, the…
- India
Falta counting: Massive lead for BJP in early trends
Kolkata: BJP candidate Debangshu Panda secured a commanding lead of more than 9,000 votes over his nearest rival after the first round of counting in the repoll to West Bengal’s Falta assembly…
- India
India advises citizens to avoid travel to Ebola-hit African countries
New Delhi: The Indian government has advised citizens to avoid non-essential travel to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Uganda and South Sudan in view of the Ebola outbreak caused by…
- India
9-year-old sexually assaulted in UP while returning from mosque, juvenile held
Meerut: Police on Saturday, May 23, detained a juvenile in a case involving alleged sexual assault of a nine-year-old boy here, officials said. A case has been registered in this connection under…
- India
Counting of votes in Bengal’s Falta Assembly repoll begins
Kolkata: Counting of votes for the repoll to the Falta Assembly constituency in West Bengal began at 8 am on Sunday, May 24, amid tight security, an Election Commission official said. The…
- Telangana
Telangana Cabinet approves mid-day meal scheme in junior colleges
Hyderabad: The Telangana Cabinet on Saturday, May 23, decided to introduce mid-day meal scheme for students in all junior colleges (11th and 12th standard) in the state and to sanction 2.50 lakh…
- World
US Green card applications only from home country: USCIS
Washington: Migrants to the US seeking permanent residency or a green card will have to return to their home country to file their applications, the US Citizenship and Immigration Service said on…
- Top Stories
Rahul Gandhi pushes Congress to use ‘Muslim’ term without hesitation
New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday urged Muslim leaders of the party to vociferously raise issues concerning their community and to work towards enhancing their representation. Sources said that during…
- Sports
Shreyas Iyer’s maiden IPL hundred keeps PBKS in playoffs race, beat LSG by 7 wickets
Lucknow: Punjab Kings rediscovered their winning touch after six defeats in a row through skipper Shreyas Iyer’s majestic unbeaten 101 as they handed Lucknow Super Giants a seven-wicket towelling to stay alive…
- Delhi
Delhi Gymkhana Club to write to L&DO seeking clarity on handover order
New Delhi: The Delhi Gymkhana Club on Saturday said it will write to the Land and Development Office seeking clarity on several issues after the Centre asked the club to hand over…
- India
Modi, Rubio discuss bilateral ties, West Asia crisis; Trump invites PM to US
New Delhi: India and the US will continue to work closely for the global good, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday, May 23, after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio briefed…
