India successfully test-fires hypersonic technology demonstrator vehicle; joins select group of countries
New Delhi: India on Monday successfully flight-tested the indigenously-developed hypersonic technology demonstration vehicle (HSTDV), joining a select group of countries having the capability to develop the next-generation hypersonic cruise missiles, officials said. The HSTDV, based on hypersonic propulsion technologies and developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), will help India develop futuristic space […]
PM must answer on govt strategy to control spread of COVID-19: Cong
New Delhi: With India recording the second-highest number of COVID-19 cases in the world, the Congress on Monday accused the Modi government of failing to control the spread of the virus and demanded that Prime Minister Narendra Modi answer the nation on the way forward. Congress chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala attacked the Centre, alleging that […]
COVID recovery rate rises to 77.32 pc; case fatality rate, one of lowest globally, drops to 1.72 pc
New Delhi: With a record 73,642 patients having recuperated in a day, India’s COVID-19 recoveries have surged to nearly 32 lakh, pushing the recovery rate to 77.32 per cent while the case fatality rate, one of the lowest globally, has further dropped to 1.72 per cent as on date, the Union Health Ministry said on […]
Five states, one UT with high COVID-19 caseload asked to scale up testing
New Delhi: The Centre has asked 5 states and one UT from where 35 districts have been reporting high active COVID-19 caseload and fatality rate to strengthen containment measures and scale up testing to bring down positivity rate below five per cent. These 35 districts comprise all 11 districts in Delhi, Kolkata, Howrah, North 24 […]
President, PM to address Governors’ Conference on NEP
New Delhi:President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the inaugural session of the Governors’ Conference on the National Education Policy on Monday through video conference, the Prime Minister’s Office said. The conference titled ‘Role of NEP-2020 in Transforming Higher Education’ is being organised by the Ministry of Education. The Governors’ Conference […]
Delhi Metro set to resume services from tomorrow after 169-day hiatus
New Delhi: After being closed for over five months due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Delhi Metro is all set to resume services in three stages from Monday, even as it appealed to people to use the rapid transport only if urgently needed. The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) authorities on Sunday reiterated that stations located […]
Kesavananda Bharati was deeply attached to India’s rich culture, great Constitution: PM Modi
New Delhi: Paying tributes to seer Kesavananda Bharati, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday remembered him for his contributions towards community service and empowering the downtrodden. In a tweet, Modi said the spiritual leader was deeply attached to India’s rich culture and great Constitution, and that he will continue to inspire generations. Kesavananda Bharati, a […]
Immense self-discipline, caution exercised at places of worship during pandemic: Naqvi
New Delhi: Immense self-discipline and caution were exercised at places of worship in India during the coronavirus pandemic, setting an example for the entire world, Minority Affairs Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said on Sunday. He said followers of almost all religions of the world reside in India and various festivals and other auspicious occasions were […]
Record 86,432 COVID infections reported in a day across India
New Delhi: India’s COVID-19 infection tally sprinted past 40 lakh, just 13 days after it crossed 30 lakh, with a record 86,432 cases being reported in a day, while recoveries have surged to 31,07,223 on Saturday pushing the recovery rate to 77.23 per cent, according to the Union Health Ministry. The total coronavirus cases mounted to […]
Cong backs Bharat Bandh, Rahul says new agriculture laws will ‘enslave’ farmers
New Delhi: Voicing support for the Bharat Bandh call given by farmer organisations to protest the farm bills, the Congress on Friday alleged that the new agriculture laws will “enslave” farmers and the MSP will be “snatched away” from them. Various farmer groups have called for a nationwide shutdown on Friday against the three bills, […]
