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28 Aug 2020
PuriRefusal to wear masks will get you on 'no-fly' list
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) announced that passengers who refuse to wear masks on flights would be put on a no-fly list.
28 Aug 2020
IndiaIAF will formally induct Rafale jets on September 10
More than a month after five Rafale jets landed in India, they will be formally inducted into Indian Air Force (IAF) on September 10 at Haryana's Ambala airbase in presence of Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, multiple reports said.
28 Aug 2020
Supreme Court Of IndiaNEET, JEE row: Six states file review plea in SC
In a new development pertaining to the raging row around JEE, NEET examinations, ministers from six non-BJP-governed states filed a review plea in Supreme Court challenging the earlier order, that allowed the competitive tests to take place on schedule, despite worsening coronavirus situation.
28 Aug 2020
BiharCoronavirus not valid reason to defer Bihar polls: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Friday rejected a plea that sought to postpone Bihar polls, scheduled for October-November, saying that the raging coronavirus crisis is not a valid reason to put off elections.
28 Aug 2020
Delhi PoliceDelhi: Suicidal woman mails UK PM, cops avert tragedy
The Delhi Police raced against time on Wednesday to reach a woman, who e-mailed United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson, about her suicidal intentions.
28 Aug 2020
IndiaCoronavirus: India's tally climbs to 33.8L with another record spike
On Thursday, India reported nearly 77,000 new coronavirus infections, marking a record single-day spike for the second consecutive day.
27 Aug 2020
Supreme Court Of IndiaSupreme Court rejects petition against Patanjali's use of 'Coronil' name
The Supreme Court on Thursday rejected a plea seeking to restrain Patanjali Ayurved Ltd from using the trademark 'Coronil'.
27 Aug 2020
Delhi PoliceCommunal and irresponsible: IPS Association slams Sudarshan News over #UPSCJihad
The trailer of an upcoming news show to be aired on Sudarshan News TV has drawn criticism from the Indian Police Service (Central) Association.
27 Aug 2020
Uttar PradeshUP: Couple beaten, tonsured, garlanded with shoes over "illicit affair"
A woman, Kamlesh Kumari, and her lover, identified as Ravindra Baheliya, both residents of a village in Gursahaiganj, Kannauj district, Uttar Pradesh, were brutally beaten by the woman's family members and other villagers who were opposed to their relationship, Hindustan Times reported.
27 Aug 2020
Supreme Court Of IndiaSupreme Court disallows Muharram processions citing coronavirus threat
The Supreme Court on Thursday rejected a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking permission for Muharram processions over the weekend.
27 Aug 2020
National Security ActLakhimpur rape: Accused arrested, admits to assaulting victim after argument
In a new development, Uttar Pradesh Police arrested the main accused in the Lakhimpur Kheri rape and murder case, a day after the mutilated body of the victim was found.
27 Aug 2020
West BengalJEE, NEET row: Congress will hold nationwide protest tomorrow
Congress will hold a nationwide protest tomorrow (August 28, Friday) against the Centre's decision to hold NEET and JEE competitive examinations next month, amid the coronavirus crisis.
27 Aug 2020
IndiaCoronavirus: India's tally reaches 33L with record 75k+ new cases
On Wednesday, India saw a record single-day spike of over 75,000 new coronavirus infections. The total number of cases has now crossed 33 lakh while over 1,000 fresh fatalities pushed the death toll past 60,000.
26 Aug 2020
Delhi High CourtMehul Choksi moves Delhi HC over Netflix's 'Bad Boy Billionaires'
Fugitive diamond merchant Mehul Choksi on Wednesday moved the Delhi High Court against an upcoming Netflix docuseries.
26 Aug 2020
KarnatakaKarnataka: All colleges to start offline classes from October 1
The Karnataka government on Wednesday announced that all colleges in the state would resume offline classes from October 1.
26 Aug 2020
KeralaKerala nurse on death penalty in Yemen recounts horrid tale
Last week, Nimisha Priya made headlines after she was handed the death sentence for killing her "husband," a Yemeni national, and chopping his body into pieces.
26 Aug 2020
Uttar PradeshHRD Minister Pokhriyal justifies holding NEET, JEE examinations amid coronavirus
HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' has finally waded into the controversy surrounding the impending NEET and JEE examinations, saying that the tests are being held due to "constant pressure from parents and students."
26 Aug 2020
IndiaHow was the Pulwama attack planned: Exhaustive details here
The idea of the Pulwama attack of February 2019 was seeded in April 2018, when Jaish-e-Mohammed operatives crossed over the border from Pakistan, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) claimed in its 13,500-page charge-sheet filed on Tuesday.
26 Aug 2020
IndiaCoronavirus: India's tally crosses 32.31 lakh; over 59,000 dead
On Tuesday, India reported 66,000 new coronavirus infections bringing the nationwide total to 32.31 lakh. Over 1,000 fresh fatalities pushed the death toll to 59,629.
25 Aug 2020
Union Health Ministry51% COVID deaths in India in people above 60: Centre
The Union Health Ministry on Tuesday said that of all the coronavirus-related deaths in India, over half involved people above the age of 60 years.
25 Aug 2020
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)Delhi panel to summon Facebook executives over hate speech row
A Delhi panel is planning to summon Facebook executives amid allegations that the social media platform did not act against hate speech on its platform by politicians of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
25 Aug 2020
Supreme Court Of IndiaWear masks, gloves; carry bottles: Guidelines for JEE, NEET released
Even as thousands of aspirants have been seeking the postponement of JEE and NEET examinations, in wake of coronavirus pandemic, the National Testing Agency released guidelines.
25 Aug 2020
Supreme Court Of IndiaPrashant Bhushan's response even more derogatory, says SC; reserves order
In the contempt case against activist-lawyer Prashant Bhushan, the Supreme Court on Tuesday said that his response to the top court was even more derogatory than the original comments.
25 Aug 2020
KolkataBy Diwali, domestic air operations could be restored: Hardeep Puri
Come Diwali (November 14), much of India's domestic civil air traffic will be restored to original numbers, said Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Monday.
25 Aug 2020
KarnatakaCoronavirus: Last week was India's worst, cases and deaths surged
The last week (August 17-22) was the worst one for India, as far as coronavirus cases and deaths are concerned, as the country added over 4.5 lakh cases to its tally and 6,666 deaths.
25 Aug 2020
IndiaPulwama attack: NIA will file 5,000-page charge-sheet, naming Azhar, soon
More than a year after India was shaken by a terror attack in Pulwama, Kashmir, the National Investigation Agency will file a charge-sheet at a special NIA court in Jammu today, naming Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar and his brother Rauf Asghar as the masterminds.
25 Aug 2020
IndiaJaish-ISI meet in Pakistan's Rawalpindi, Indian intelligence on alert
The intelligence wings in India have been placed on high alert after they learned of a meeting between the notorious terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed and Pakistan's spy agency ISI earlier this month, reports TOI.
25 Aug 2020
JharkhandJharkhand: Ambulance services plagued by fake calls in COVID-19 times
State ambulance service providers in Jharkhand are being troubled by a new malaise in the time of COVID-19 — that of fake and prank calls.
25 Aug 2020
IndiaCoronavirus: India's tally crosses 31.6 lakh; over 58,000 dead
On Monday, India reported a little under 60,000 new coronavirus infections. The nationwide total has now reached 31.64 lakh. Over 800 fresh fatalities also pushed the death toll to 58,565.
24 Aug 2020
Supreme Court Of IndiaNo NEET in Gulf; Centre may fly in aspirants: SC
The Supreme Court on Monday refused to direct the Centre to hold the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test-Undergraduate (NEET-UG) at examination centers in the Middle East or online.
24 Aug 2020
IndiaCoronavirus: India's tally reaches 31.05 lakh with 61,000+ new cases
On Sunday, India reported over 61,000 new coronavirus infections. The nationwide tally has reached 31.05 lakh while the death toll rose to 57,711 with over 800 new fatalities on Sunday.
23 Aug 2020
XCOVID-19: Students demand postponement of JEE-Main, NEET amid pandemic
Amid the deadly coronavirus outbreak, the central government's go-ahead to hold the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) (Main) and the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) (UG) exam has not gone down well with students and their parents all across the country.
23 Aug 2020
PunjabTech upgrade for BSF; force to get new anti-drone systems
The technical upgradation of the Border Security Force (BSF) has started with Director General (DG) Rakesh Asthana taking charge.
23 Aug 2020
Hindustan TimesDelhi's air quality likely to become 'good' as rains continue
Delhi's air quality may improve to 'good' this week as the national capital has received heavy rainfall this monsoon.
23 Aug 2020
Uttar PradeshBJP leader's son booked for printing fake NCERT textbooks
The Uttar Pradesh Police has booked a BJP leader's son for printing fake NCERT (National Council of Educational Research and Training) textbooks worth Rs. 35-50 crore, News18 reported.
23 Aug 2020
IndiaCoronavirus: India's tally crosses 3 million mark
The total number of coronavirus infections in India crossed the three million mark on Saturday. The nationwide total has now reached 30.43 lakh while the death toll rose to 56,855.
22 Aug 2020
Union Home MinistryCentre asks states not to stop inter-state movement of persons/goods
Union Home Secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Saturday wrote to the governments of all states and union territories, reminding them that there shall be no restrictions on the inter-state and intra-state movement of goods and persons.
22 Aug 2020
Supreme Court Of IndiaSushant Rajput's death: Meet the CBI team probing the case
After cries from public and politicians across the country, the Supreme Court on Wednesday handed over the death case of Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).
22 Aug 2020
All India Institute Of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)Bharat Biotech gets approval to test COVAXIN administration through skin
Hyderabad-based Bharat Biotech has been allowed to conduct a trial to test administer its COVID-19 vaccine candidate through the skin (intradermal vaccine delivery).
22 Aug 2020
TelanganaSexually exploited 5,000+ times over decade, Hyderabad woman files complaint
A 25-year-old woman in Telangana's Hyderabad has leveled shocking allegations of sexual exploitation against nearly 150 persons over several years.
