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21 Jun 2020
Solar EclipseIndia to witness annular solar eclipse today; details here
India will witness an annular solar eclipse on Sunday morning.
21 Jun 2020
IndiaCoronavirus: India's tally reaches 4.1 lakh after biggest spike yet
India on Saturday reported nearly 16,000 new coronavirus infections, marking yet another record spike. The total number of cases across the country has now breached the 4 lakh mark, reaching 4.1 lakh.
20 Jun 2020
Himachal PradeshGlenmark launches COVID-19 drug FabiFlu at Rs. 103 per tablet
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd. launched the antiviral drug favipiravir on Saturday for the treatment of mild to moderate cases of COVID-19.
20 Jun 2020
MumbaiCoronavirus: Maharashtra plans antibody tests for frontline workers, tele-ICUs
To upgrade its plan to fight against the coronavirus outbreak, the Maharashtra government has decided to conduct antibody tests for all frontline workers.
20 Jun 2020
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)After backlash, Delhi L-G withdraws 5-day mandatory institutional quarantine order
Delhi Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal has withdrawn a controversial order mandating a five-day institutional quarantine for COVID-19 patients.
20 Jun 2020
Narendra ModiModi launches Rs. 50,000 crore employment scheme for migrant workers
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched a scheme to create employment for migrant workers who returned home during the coronavirus lockdown.
20 Jun 2020
IndiaSacrifices won't go in vain: IAF chief on Galwan episode
The sacrifices of those who laid their lives in Galwan Valley won't go in vain, Indian Air Force Chief RKS Bhadauria said today at the combined graduation parade at Air Force Academy, near Hyderabad.
20 Jun 2020
Tamil NaduWith 14,516 coronavirus cases in 24-hours, India records steepest jump
India recorded the biggest jump in coronavirus cases again with 14,516 new infections being reported in the last 24 hours. With this, India's tally stands at 3.95 lakh, the Union Health Ministry said on Saturday morning.
19 Jun 2020
Rajiv GandhiDelhi: Health Minister's condition deteriorates, put on oxygen support
The medical condition of Delhi's Health Minister Satyendar Jain has deteriorated and he has been put on oxygen support, days after testing positive for coronavirus.
19 Jun 2020
GujaratGujarat: Brothers take kids for outing, kill them, commit suicide
In a gruesome incident, two brothers in Gujarat allegedly killed their four kids before committing suicide, a TOI report said on Friday.
19 Jun 2020
IndiaGalwan martyrs had brutal marks, nation bids a tearful goodbye
Attacked by the Chinese in a barbaric manner at Galwan Valley, 20 Indian soldiers laid their lives, defending our territories.
19 Jun 2020
IndiaGalwan clash: 76 injured soldiers recovering; China releases 10 personnel
A total of 76 soldiers of the Indian Army were injured in the clash with China's People Liberation Army (PLA), on Monday, and all of them are recuperating, several reports said.
19 Jun 2020
IndiaCoronavirus: India's tally reaches 3.81 lakh after record single-day spike
India on Thursday hit another record spike as almost 14,000 new coronavirus infections were detected nationwide.
18 Jun 2020
IndiaHow Bengaluru managed to keep its COVID-19 numbers low
In India, around 40% of all coronavirus infections have been concentrated in metropolitan cities.
18 Jun 2020
Madhya PradeshSitharaman unveils details of PM Garib Kalyan Rojgar Abhiyaan
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday addressed a curtain-raiser press conference to provide details on the PM Garib Kalyan Rojgar Abhiyaan.
18 Jun 2020
Indian RailwaysRailways terminates contract with Chinese firm after India-China border clash
Amid fresh clashes along the India-China border, the Indian Railways has decided to terminate a project contract awarded to a Chinese firm.
18 Jun 2020
IndiaIndo-China clash: Second Major General-level talks begin; troops alerted
A Major General of the Indian Army spoke to Chinese military officials on Thursday, again, after Wednesday's talks at the same level remained inconclusive.
18 Jun 2020
IndiaCoronavirus: India registers 3.67 lakh cases after biggest spike yet
India on Wednesday reported roughly 13,000 new coronavirus infections in the biggest single-day spike yet.
17 Jun 2020
IndiaArmy releases names of 20 martyrs; indebted India mourns!
On Wednesday, the Indian Army released the names of 20 soldiers who were killed in action on Monday at the Galwan Valley, Ladakh, after clashing with China's People's Liberation Army (PLA).
17 Jun 2020
Narendra ModiExpansion of health infrastructure of utmost priority: Modi on COVID-19
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday chaired a meeting with the Chief Ministers of 15 states and union territories over the coronavirus crisis.
17 Jun 2020
IndiaWhatever happened at Galwan was planned by China: EAM
India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi over the phone on Wednesday, two days after armies of both the countries clashed at the Galwan Valley in which 20 Indian soldiers were killed in action.
17 Jun 2020
Narendra ModiIndia-China clash: Capable of giving fitting reply, says Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday reacted to the recent escalations along the India-China border saying that the sacrifices of our soldiers will not go to waste.
17 Jun 2020
IndiaIndo-China clash: Martyr Sepoy Ojha became father 17 days ago
The bloodiest clash with China in several decades ended with the martyrdom of 20 Indian soldiers on Monday, a loss that has pushed the entire nation into grief.
17 Jun 2020
IndiaIndo-China clash: What happened at Galwan Valley? Here's a timeline
In the deadliest clash with the Chinese in decades, 20 Indian soldiers, including a Commanding Officer, were martyred in the Galwan Valley on Monday.
17 Jun 2020
IndiaCoronavirus: Death toll nears 12,000 as Maharashtra registers 1,409 deaths
India on Tuesday reported over 11,000 new coronavirus infections, taking the total to 3.54 lakh cases.
16 Jun 2020
India20 Indian soldiers martyred in face-off with Chinese troops: Army
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) released a statement on Tuesday on the clash between Indian and Chinese armies at Galwan Valley last night, saying the People's Liberation Army tried changing the status quo in the area.
16 Jun 2020
TelanganaTelangana Army Colonel among 3 martyred in India-China face-off
Earlier in the day, the Indian Army had confirmed that a Colonel-rank officer in the Army was martyred along with two soldiers amid a violent face-off with Chinese forces in Ladakh.
16 Jun 2020
Arvind KejriwalDelhi's Taj Mansingh Hotel to reserve rooms for COVID-19 patients
Delhi's Taj Mansingh Hotel has now been turned into a COVID-19 facility. The Delhi government on Tuesday ordered the five-star hotel to isolate all its rooms and accommodate patients of Sir Ganga Ram Hospital.
16 Jun 2020
IndiaPM Modi speaks with Chief Ministers on coronavirus crisis
On Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting with chief ministers, lieutenant-governors, and administrators of 21 states and UTs, on the coronavirus crisis, the unlocking phase which India entered in June, and the steps ahead.
16 Jun 2020
Supreme Court Of IndiaSC notice to Centre, IRDAI over insurance for mental illnesses
The Supreme Court on Tuesday sent notices to the Centre and the Insurance Regulatory Development Authority of India (IRDAI) on a plea seeking financial cover for mental illnesses.
16 Jun 2020
IndiaDefense Minister holds meeting after three soldiers martyred along LAC
On Tuesday, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh met External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, tri-service chiefs, and Chief of Defense Staff General Bipin Rawat after three soldiers were martyred along the Line of Actual Control last night. The meeting lasted nearly 90 minutes.
16 Jun 2020
IndiaIndo-China tensions: One Colonel, two soldiers killed in violent face-off
In a terrible piece of news, the Indian Army has confirmed that Colonel (Commanding Officer of an infantry battalion) and two jawans were killed in action yesterday night during the de-escalation process at the Galwan Valley.
16 Jun 2020
MumbaiCoronavirus: BMC didn't report 451 deaths, records being updated
In Mumbai, India's epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) didn't report at least 451 deaths, prompting officials to launch an exercise for updating data, a report in Indian Express said.
16 Jun 2020
IndiaCoronavirus: Death toll nears 10,000; over 3.42 lakh infected
India on Monday reported roughly 10,000 new coronavirus infections. The nationwide tally now stands at 3.42 lakh, while the death toll rose to 9,915.
15 Jun 2020
Pakistan NewsPakistan to release 2 'missing' Indian High Commission officials: Report
Hours after two Indian High Commission officials had gone missing in Pakistan, reports emerged that the officials had been arrested.
15 Jun 2020
Tamil NaduTotal lockdown in Chennai from June 19; details here
The Tamil Nadu government has decided to impose a complete lockdown in Chennai and parts of neighboring districts from June 19-30.
15 Jun 2020
Arvind KejriwalDelhi won't be put under lockdown again, announces Arvind Kejriwal
The lockdown put in place to keep coronavirus infections to a minimum will not return to Delhi, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said today, dismissing speculations sparked by the worrying rise in COVID-19 cases.
15 Jun 2020
IndiaPakistan: Two Indian High Commission officials go missing
In an unsavory turn of events, two Indian High Commission officials went missing in Pakistan on Monday, prompting New Delhi to register a strong protest both in the neighboring country and here.
15 Jun 2020
MumbaiMumbai: Local trains resume services, but strictly for essential staff
Shut since March 23, two days before a nationwide lockdown was enforced to contain the transmission of coronavirus, some Mumbai local trains resumed services today, but only to ferry those involved in essential works.
15 Jun 2020
IndiaCoronavirus: Over 9,500 dead; total cases cross 3.32 lakh
India on Sunday reported over 11,000 new coronavirus infections, taking the nationwide tally to 3.32 lakh. The death toll also rose to 9,522.
