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India Backs EU's Draft Resolution On Covid-19

India has backed the 62-nation coalition draft resolution that has been presented to the World Health Assembly which will take up the issue of ‘Covid-19 Response’ during the two-day meet starting Monday.

Private Players To Participate In All Sectors

Unveiling the fifth and last tranche of the economic package, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a major public sector enterprise (PSE) policy for a new, self-reliant India, under which private players will be allowed entry in strategic sectors. “List of strategic sectors requiring the presence of PSEs in the public interest will be notified,” she said.

The Lama Who Raises The Bar For His Trade

When Sidecar became the only Indian bar to make it to Asia’s 50 Best, it was a double cause for celebration for its founder and bartender-in-chief, Yangdup Lama, because he’s “still a small-town boy” and a self-made entrepreneur in a city where he had moved from Darjeeling 25 years ago.

'Govt To Make India Global Hub For Jet Maintenance'

Announcing tranche 4 of Rs 20 lakh crore economic stimulus, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday said that the government has plans to make India a global hub for Aircraft Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO).

Delhi Has Least Mobility Among Indian States During Lockdown

India had one of the strictest lockdown regimes in the world in its first two phases, with relaxations creeping in only after 40 days. Non-essential activities were banned and so was public transport, which restricted mobility to a great extent.

From Coal To Space: Govt On Reform Spree

Bold steps announced in key sectors will revive economy in the long run but experts say immediate respite missing

Private Sector Allowed Entry In Coal Mining

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said the government will open up coal mining for private sector. The monopoly that the government has in coal mining will be removed, she said. She said that this move has been announced keeping in mind the need to reduce import of substitutable coal and increase self-reliance in coal production.

Zomato Fires 500 As Virus Eats Into Biz

Slashes salaries of rest by up to 50%

US Raises Alarm Over ‘Rare' Illness In Kids

Doctors, who have treated the illness, say patients sometimes have symptoms similar to a rare condition called Kawasaki disease, which causes blood vessels throughout the body to swell, leading to extreme pain.

How Mumbai Became A Global Covid-19 Hotspot

File photo of Corporation (BMC) commissioner Iqbal Singh Chahal visiting Dharavi slums.

A Rich Harvest

Nirmala announces ₹1 lakh crore agri infrastructure fund

Corona Chaos To Worsen Water Crisis

Covid-stretched Delhi govt struggles to roll out summer action plan as water shortfall reaches an alarming level

Govt Vows A ₹20k Cr Boost For Fisheries

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced Rs 20,000 crore to promote fishing activities in India, with focus on boosting production and exports in the sector.

‘5,000 Indians In Canada Want To Come Back'

The second phase of Vande Bharat Mission, that will run from May 16-22, also includes Canada as one of the countries from where Indian nationals would be repatriated.

‘Rohit Is My Best Batting Partner'

Dhawan heaps praise on batsman, feels they complement each other

Covid-19 May Never Go Away, Says W.H.O.

Agency says that people will have to adjust with the virus just like HIV

Mallya Likely To Be Extradited Within 28 Days

Loses last legal option in Britain

TDS Cut Won't Apply To Salaries

Govt clarifies 25% reduction is only for non-salaried payments

Social Distancing A ‘Joke' On 1st Day Of Back To Work In UK

Cars and taxis are set to be banned from some of the capital’s busiest roads to make way for cyclists and pedestrians despite increasing traffic and social distancing becoming a ‘joke’ on public transport as millions returned to work on Wednesday.

Station Red Zone

With no transport available to reach home, scores left stranded on road outside New Delhi Railway Station

Truck Makers Limping Out Of Lockdown

Tata Motors, Ashok Leyland restart factories with social distancing rules in place

Curious Case Of India's Hotspots & Bright Spots

As 5 districts account for half of deaths, 75 make a turnaround

Officer Who Became A Scapegoat?

Not long ago, the state heard Vivek Kumar singing a famous song by Atul Prasad Sen: Hou dhoro mete dhir/ Hou koromete Bir / Hou unnoto shir/ Nahi Bhoi, at a programme organised by IAS officers on their annual Civil Services Day. The gist of the song’s lyrics is an exhortation to hold one’s head high without any fear.

‘Covid Vaccine May Be More Than A Year Away'

Johnson also warned that in the worst-case scenario, a vaccine may never be found

‘Need Extreme Vigilance Against A Second Wave'

WHO says virus cases in many countries are slowing down, global toll 285K

Anxious Departure

With no local transport, people walk for hours to reach New Delhi railway station

Glimmer Of Hope?

New study suggests 95% of those affected by Covid-19 develop antibodies to it

Now, Cameras That Sniff Out Coronavirus

Existing technology originally built by Airbus has begun adaptation to identify Covid-19

Explaining The Rise Of Asymptomatic Virus Cases In Delhi

Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal announced on Sunday that almost 70% of positive cases in the National Capital are asymptomatic and show milder symptoms compared to other cities.

Spoilsport

No recognition for rowing and archery but equestrian gets the nod