1,082 fresh COVID-19 cases in India
New Delhi: India’s coronavirus tally climbed to 4,46,59,447 on Saturday with 1,082 fresh infections, while the number of active cases declined to 15,200, according to Union health ministry data. The toll due to the viral infection climbed to 5,30,486 with seven fatalities, including two deaths reconciled by Kerala, the data updated at 8 am stated. […]
Top Army commanders to assess national security challenges at 5-day conference
New Delhi: Top commanders of the Army will carry out a comprehensive review of India’s national security challenges along the borders with China and Pakistan and ways to enhance combat prowess of the 1.3 million-strong force at a five-day conclave beginning Monday. The commanders’ conference will also focus on evolving regional security situation and geopolitical […]
9 coaches of Nankana Sahib-bound special train carrying Sikh pilgrims derails in Pakistan
Lahore: Nine coaches of a special train carrying Pakistani Sikh pilgrims to attend Guru Nanak’s birth anniversary celebrations at a Gurudwara in Nankana Sahib derailed in Pakistan’s Punjab province on Saturday. No one was injured in the accident, Pakistan Railways spokesperson said. Guru Nanak’s birth anniversary will be observed on November 8. The main event […]
Those claiming to be ‘kattar imaandaar’ conspiring to divide society, PM cautions Himachal voters
Solan (HP): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday cautioned the people of Himachal Pradesh against “selfish groups”, saying they call themselves ‘kattar imaandaar (very honest)’ but are the most corrupt and conspire to divide the society. His remarks were seen by many as an attack on the Aam Aadmi Party which often describes itself as […]
Inter-state water disputes favour none: Vice Prez Jagdeep Dhankhar
New Delhi: The time has come to take proactive steps to resolve all inter-state water disputes as these favour none and are against the interest of the country and people at large, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar said on Saturday. He also reminded people that natural resources such as water and fuel should not be wasted […]
SC seeks replies of Centre, J&K on plea against shifting of detenues out of UT jails
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday sought responses from the Centre, the Jammu and Kashmir government, and others on a plea alleging that over 20 people, detained under public safety law, have been shifted out of the union territory prisons to jails in Uttar Pradesh and Haryana. A bench comprising Chief Justice Uday Umesh […]
‘Pak’s calibrated support to terrorism aimed at diverting people’s attention from its internal turmoil’
Rajouri/Jammu: Asserting that Pakistan’s calibrated support to terrorism is aimed at diverting the attention of its people from the “ongoing turmoil” in that country, a senior Army officer on Friday said the security forces continue to remain alert on the LoC to counter any attempt to disturb the peace in the region. The officer said […]
SC upholds validity of Employees Pension (Amendment) Scheme of 2014, quashes Rs 15,000 salary limit
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday upheld the validity of the Employees Pension (Amendment) Scheme of 2014 but quashed the threshold limit of Rs 15,000 monthly salary for joining the pension fund. The 2014 amendment had capped the maximum pensionable salary (basic pay plus dearness allowance) at Rs 15,000 per month. Prior to the […]
Active Covid cases in country dip to 15,705
New Delhi: With 1,216 people testing positive for coronavirus infection in a day, India’s tally of COVID-19 cases rose to 4,46,58,365, while the active cases declined to 15,705, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Friday. The death toll climbed to 5,30,479 with 18 fatalities which includes 15 deaths reconciled by Kerala, the […]
Australia beats resilient Afghanistan by 4 runs, keep semis hope alive
Adelaide: Defending champions Australia survived a late Rashid Khan onslaught to eke out a narrow four-run win over Afghanistan and keep their slim semifinal hopes alive in the T20 World Cup here on Friday. By virtue of the win, Australia moved to the second spot in Group 1 with seven points from five games, same […]
