India
- Delhi
As COVID-19 cases surge, Delhi makes masks mandatory; Rs 500 penalty for a violation
New Delhi: In view of a spurt in coronavirus cases in the city, the Delhi government on Wednesday made wearing of masks mandatory in public places and imposed a fine of Rs…
- India
Demolition in Jahangirpuri halted after SC intervention: Key points
Violence broke out in Delhi’s Jahangirpuri on April 16 during a Hanuman Jayanti rally. Following the commotion, local administration demolished houses and shops of those accused in the communal violence. After Uttar…
- India
Anti-encroachment drive: Delhi HC refuses to interfere, agrees to hear pleas against it
New Delhi: The Delhi High court on Wednesday agreed to hear during the course of the day pleas against the anti-encroachment drive in violence-hit Jahangirpuri, but refused to interfere in the process…
- India
New opportunities for normalising India-Pak relations
New Delhi: The change in government in Islamabad can become a harbinger for not just restoring civility in relations between India and Pakistan but also give a push for normalisation of ties…
- Technology
India to replace China as 2nd largest SaaS nation by 2026
Bengaluru: The Indian software-as-a-service (SaaS) industry is likely to reach $100 billion in revenue by 2026, superseding China as the second largest SaaS nation in the world, a new report said on…
- World
UK PM Johnson to face partygate Parliament vote while in India
London: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will face a crucial House of Commons vote this week on whether he should be referred for an investigation over his partygate statements to Parliament, it…
- Mumbai
‘Social Media Lab’ launched in Maharashtra to curb communal tensions
Mumbai: Mumbai Police announced that a ‘Social Media Lab’ has been established to monitor posts that may incite communal tensions in Maharashtra, on Monday. According to Mumbai Police, approximately 3,000 such posts…
- India
Uttarakhand: Goons threaten to drive Muslims out of Roorkee
Following the violent attacks on Muslims across the country, several right-wing groups in Roorkee, Uttarakhand have now threatened to drive out the minority community from Dada Jalalpur village. On April 16, violence…
- Hyderabad
Appeal for help: Hyderabad man in dire need of kidney transplant
Hyderabad: 25-year-old, Mohammed Asif, a resident of Hyderabad, has been suffering from kidney failure and is in dire need of a kidney transplant. For the same, he has been seeking financial help…
- India
Main accused in Jahangirpuri violence is a BJP leader, alleges AAP
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Atishi on Tuesday alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has been instrumental in Delhi’s Jahangirpuri violence that occurred on April 16. In a tweet, the AAP…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad: Metro Rail moves high court after rise in power tariffs
Hyderabad: In a petition filed by L&T metro rail, the Telangana High Court directed Discom’s counsel to obtain instructions by Tuesday. The high court’s direction is in association with the power tax…
- Business
India’s policy challenges to hinder net-zero progress, putting onus on private cos: Moody’s
New Delhi: India’s 2070 net-zero target and intermediate goals through 2030 present significant policy implementation challenges for the government, carving a more central role for private companies and investors to drive the…
- India
Insurance scheme for healthcare workers on Covid duty extended
New Delhi: The insurance scheme for healthcare workers engaged in COVID-19 related duties has been extended further for a period of 180 days from Tuesday, and 1,905 claims have been settled under…
- Kerala
Three RSS workers arrested in Zubair murder case: Kerala Police
Palakkad: Three RSS workers have been arrested for allegedly carrying out the murder of a PFI leader in Palakkad district of Kerala on April 15, police said on Tuesday and added that…
- India
MP: After Khargone violence, Swami provokes Hindus to bulldoze Muslim homes
A video from Chhatarpur city of Madhya Pradesh has gone viral on Twitter that shows a narrator named Pandit Dhirendra Krishna Shashtri spewing hate against the Muslim community. Amongst a huge gathering,…