India on Friday called for “urgent, practical and time-limited” assistance for 39 Indian sailors stranded aboard two ships in Chinese waters, considering the “grave” humanitarian situation unfolding on the ships. Foreign Ministry (MEA) spokesperson Anurag Srivastava said the Indian bulk cargo ship MV Jag Anand has been anchored near the …
Read More »ED Traces Rs 55 Lakh of Bank Scam Funds to Sanjay Raut’s Wife | India News
MUMBAI: In a development that may result in more problems for the leader of Shiv Sena and MP Sanjay raut, the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) has attached properties of a businessman in a bank scam where the financial trail leads to Raut’s wife, Varsha. On Friday, the ED attached properties …
Read More »India’s number of active Covid-19 cases drops to 2.54 lakh, the lowest level after 179 days | India News
NEW DELHI: India’s active COVID-19 case burden continues to exhibit a sustained drop to the downside and has dropped significantly to 2.54 lakh, the lowest after 179 days, the Union Health Ministry said on Friday . Total active cases were 2.53,287 on July 6. India’s active case load at present …
Read More »Without Approval for Covaxin, Expert Panel Seeks More Data from Bharat Biotech | India News
NEW DELHI: The Committee of Experts on Matter of the Central Organization for the Control of Medicines Standards on Friday has maintained that the data provided by Bharat Biotech for its coronavirus vaccine ‘Covaxin’ is not sufficient for the granting of emergency use approval and has asked for more information, …
Read More »Army Orders 12 Specialized Fast Patrol Boats for Pangong Tso Amid Military Showdown with China | India News
NEW DELHI: India accelerated the order of a dozen specialized services patrol boats, with advanced surveillance equipment and other equipment, to patrol Pangong Lake amid the ongoing military for more than eight months confrontation with China in eastern Ladakh. The Army signed the contract for around Rs 65 million for …
Read More »No one can question the efficiency of the Mumbai police: Maha CM | India News
MUMBAI: Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray on Friday he praised the Mumbai police saying no one can raise questions about their efficiency, adding that they would never allow anyone to defame their image. He also said that the police force led from the front during the coronavirus pandemic to ensure …
Read More »Hindus can never be anti-India, patriotism is their basic character, says RSS head quoting Gandhi | India News
NEW DELHI: If someone is Hindu, they will be a patriot and that will be their basic character and nature, RSS chief Mohan bhagwat said Friday quoting Mahatama gandhiComments that his patriotism stems from his dharma. Bhagwat spoke at an event to launch the book entitled ‘Making of a Hindu …
Read More »India set out to approve its first Covid vaccine; national drill tomorrow | India News
NEW DELHI: A day before the nationwide Covid-19 vaccination trial, the Indian drug regulator’s expert panel on Friday cleared the platforms for emergency use authorization for the vaccine developed by AstraZeneca and the University from Oxford. The vaccine, which is being produced locally under the name Covishield by the Serum …
Read More »India Calls for Urgent and Practical Assistance for 39 Indian Sailors Stranded on 2 Ships in Chinese Waters | India News
NEW DELHI: India on Friday called for urgent, practical and time-bound assistance for 39 Indian sailors stranded on two freighters in Chinese waters at the “grave” humanitarian situation development on board ships. Citing restrictions related to the coronavirus, Chinese authorities have not allowed the ships, MV Jag Anand and MV …
Read More »Cold wave will subside in North India, temperatures are likely to rise 3-5 degrees Celsius from January 3: IMD | India News
NEW DELHI: North India, which has been reeling under severe cold wave, you are likely to get some relief starting January 3 temperatures they are expected to rise by three to five degrees Celsius, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Friday. A western disturbance as a cyclonic circulation extends …
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