Most districts in states like WB, MP, Gujarat more vulnerable to COVID-19: Study
New Delhi: Most districts in Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, along with adjoining districts in Rajasthan and Maharashtra are more vulnerable to COVID-19, according to research by a not-for-profit public health organisation. High-vulnerability districts are those where COVID-19 is likely to spread rapidly, while also remaining undetected for longer periods. Moderate […]
Delhi Police opposes plea in HC to transfer Tablighi leader Maulana Saad’s case to NIA
New Delhi: Delhi Police Wednesday opposed a plea in the Delhi High Court seeking direction that the NIA be handed over the investigation of a case against Tablighi Jamaat leader Maulana Saad for holding a congregation in alleged violation of the orders aimed at containing the spread of coronavirus. A bench of Justices Siddharth Mridul […]
Fresh support of only Rs 12-13 lakh cr in PM Modi’s economic stimulus: Report
Mumbai: Of the Rs 20-lakh-crore package that Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced to defend the economy against coronavirus disruptions, fresh support may be only around 60 per cent of the offer as it counts the first financial stimulus and liquidity support that Reserve Bank has given already, and will overburden bond market, says a report. […]
Without nurses, other health workers, we will not win battle against epidemics: Vardhan
New Delhi: On the occasion of International Nurses’ Day, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Tuesday lauded nursing professionals for their continuous work during the COVID-19 pandemic, calling them the “strong and pivotal pillars” of the healthcare delivery system. “Without nurses and other health workers, we will not win the battle against epidemic outbreaks,” the […]
PM applauds nurses for role in fight against coronavirus
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday applauded nurses for their role in keeping people healthy, saying the country is grateful to them for their “great work” in the fight against novel coronavirus. “International Day of the Nurse is a special day to express gratitude to the phenomenal nurses working round the clock to […]
Vande Bharat Mission: AI to operate 149 repatriation flights to 31 countries in phase II
New Delhi: Air India is planning to operate 149 repatriation flights to 31 countries between May 16 and May 22 during the second phase of the Vande Bharat mission to bring back home Indians stranded abroad amid the coronavirus-triggered lockdown, officials said. During the first phase of the Vande Bharat mission, Air India and its […]
Nearly 50% parents with kids below 5 yrs not able to access immunisation during lockdown, says CRY
New Delhi: Nearly 50 per cent of parents of children below five years of age have not been able to access immunisation services during the nationwide lockdown imposed in view of the COVID-19 pandemic, says child rights NGO CRY. The online perception study conducted by Child Rights and You (CRY) in 22 states and Union […]
3 trains to depart from New Delhi station on Tuesday as passenger services resume: Rlys
New Delhi: As the Indian Railways resumed its passenger services on Tuesday, the first train chugging out of New Delhi at 4 pm for Bilaspur in Chhattisgarh will have 1,177 passengers on board. The New Delhi railway station, in the heart of the city, will see the departure of three special trains for Dibrugarh, Bengaluru […]
Minorities flourishing in India; Islamophobia allegations attempt to defame country: Naqvi
New Delhi: Minorities are “flourishing” in India and have been an equal partner in development without discrimination under the Modi government, Union Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said on Tuesday, dismissing allegations of Islamophobia as an attempt to defame the country. The “Narendra Modi phobia club” has been unable to digest the inclusive growth under the […]
Sino-India border clashes: China says its troops committed to uphold peace
Beijing: China on Monday reacted guardedly to the recent clashes between the Chinese and Indian soldiers, saying its troops remained “committed to uphold peace and tranquillity” at the border areas. Answering questions on the clashes near Naku La Pass in the Sikkim sector which resulted in injuries to both sides, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao […]
