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SC rejects Mallyas plea seeking review of 2017 order in contempt case. (PTI Photo)

Supreme Court rejects Vijay Mallya-'s plea against 2017 contempt order

The apex court had reserved its verdict on the review plea on August 27 after hearing arguments from both sides

31 Aug 2020 2:06 PM IST

Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Centre to issue directions to states for payment of salaries to doctors and healthcare workers. (PTI Photo)

IMA lobbies PM for relief to doctors who die of COVID-19

IMA wants children or spouse of such doctors be given government jobs

31 Aug 2020 1:32 PM IST

Army JCO killed in imprecise shooting incident along LoC in J&Ks Rajouri. (Representative Image)

Army JCO killed in sniper attack along LOC in Rajouri

There could be some other reason behind this killing. Weâ€™re investigating and trying to ascertain how actually he was...

31 Aug 2020 1:23 PM IST

Rajiv Gandhi International Airport gets energy efficiency awards. (Photo- Facebook)

Hyderabad international airport gets energy efficiency awards

It has been recognized with Excellent Energy Efficient Unit and National Energy Leader accolades for 4th and 2nd year in...

31 Aug 2020 1:05 PM IST

Amit Shah discharged from AIIMS. (PTI Photo)

Amit Shah discharged from AIIMS after 13 days

Shah had undergone treatment at the Medanta Hospital as he tested positives and was discharged after he tested negative

31 Aug 2020 12:32 PM IST

PLA troops carry out provocative movements at Pangong. (File Photo)

Indian Army thwarts provocative military movements by China-'s PLA in...

The tension between the two sides escalated manifold after the Galwan Valley clashes

31 Aug 2020 11:55 AM IST

Indian Navy has reportedly deployed one of its frontline warships in the South China Sea. (Representative Image)

Indian Navy deploys warship in South China Sea after Galwan clash

The Indian Navy also deployed its frontline vessels along the Malacca Straits near the Andaman and Nicobar Islands

31 Aug 2020 10:53 AM IST

The traditional Bibi Ka Alam procession passes through Charminar in Hyderabad. (PTI Photo)

Devotees violate COVID rules to participate in -'Bibi Ka Alam-'...

This is the first time in history that the historic -'Bibi Ka Alam-' was taken out on a Van instead of an elephant

31 Aug 2020 9:47 AM IST

A health worker takes a swab sample from a man to test for the Covid-19 coronavirus at a testing camp in a residential area, in Chennai. AFP Photo

Pandemic dampens spirit of Onam for Malayalis in Chennai

Usually Chennai Malayalis celebrate Onam in grand fashion with three-month long cultural festivities

30 Aug 2020 7:49 PM IST

A health worker sanitises her hands after taking a swab sample for the Covid-19 coronavirus. PTI Photo

Fears rise for tribes in Andamans as COVID cases explode

COVID-19 particularly puts the aboriginal tribes of Andaman and Nicobar islands in a vulnerable position

30 Aug 2020 7:16 PM IST

A census worker gathers data at a village in Lalgarh, 130 kms west of Kolkata. (Representative Image- AFP)

NPR, Census not on priority list for government in 2020

-"Census is not an essential exercise for now. Even if it is delayed by a year, there would be no harm,-" official said

30 Aug 2020 4:12 PM IST

Indian jails remained overcrowded and under-staffed in 2019, says NCRB data. (AFP Photo)

Indian jails massively overcrowded and understaffed in 2019: NCRB...

According to the data, the sanctioned strength of jail staff was 87,599, while the actual strength was 60,787 by the end...

30 Aug 2020 3:03 PM IST