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The Chinese embassy in India on Tuesday (September 1, 2020) issued a fresh statement on the latest skirmish with the Indian troops and blamed the latter for violating the consensus and crossing the Line of Actual Control (LAC). from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2GbooNP

India to receive Rs 3,500 crore loan from Japan`s donor agency JICA to boost COVID-19 fight

The ODA loan agreement was signed between C S Mohapatra, Additional Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance and Katsuo Matsumoto, Chief Representative, JICA India. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2YQcgZ8

Unlock 4.0 guidelines come into force in COVID-19 non-containment zones from today

The Centre government’s Unlock 4.0 guidelines came into force on Tuesday (September) and will remain in force till September 30. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3hNsaer

India-China Brigade Commander level talks begin in Chushul after PLA`s alleged infiltration bid in Pangong Lake

A brigade commander-level flag meeting was also held on Monday at Chushul to resolve the issues after Indian and Chinese troops engaged in a fresh skirmish at the southern bank of Pangong lake. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3bdEnXe

India hardest-hit by coronavirus in Asia, accounts for 20 per cent of daily COVID-19 deaths globally

India is the hardest-hit nation by coronavirus disease in Asia and is currently accounting for 30 percent of the daily reported new COVID-19 cases and 20 percent of daily deaths globally. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3gMdNFQ

Pranab Mukherjee will be forever remembered in annals of Indian history: US State Dept

US State Department on Monday condoled the death of former President Pranab Mukherjee, saying that he will be forever remembered in the annals of Indian history. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3bdzmxT

Jammu & Kashmir administration issues new classification of districts for implementing lockdown from today

The Jammu and Kashmir administration issued new COVID-19 classification of districts in the Union Territory into red, orange and green categories for the purpose of implementing the lockdown, with effect from September 1. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/34Pwgio

Parliament`s monsoon session to commence from September 14

Rajya Sabha Secretariat on Monday issued a notification for the Monsoon Session of Parliament to commence from September 14. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3js3x7e

JEE Main exams to begin from today amid COVID-19 guidelines; education minister asks states to support candidates

The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main will begin from today after being postponed twice due to the coronavirus pandemic. The National Testing Agency (NTA) is all prepared to conduct the exam amid COVID-19 guidelines. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/34P6I4S

Parliament monsoon session to commence from September 14

Rajya Sabha Secretariat on Monday issued a notification for the Monsoon Session of Parliament to commence from September 14. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3jtp5AD

Last rites of former President Pranab Mukherjee to be held today following COVID-19 guidelines

According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Defence, the wreath-laying has been scheduled in three phases that is the official dignitaries can pay homage from 9:15 am to 10:15 am, other dignitaries can visit after 10:15 am to 11 am and an hour`s time is kept for the general public from 11 am to 12 noon. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3hGVenI

Heavy rainfall very likely over Rajasthan, Punjab, Bihar, West Bengal on September 1

Strong Wind (speed reaching 45-55 kmph) very likely over Southwest Arabian Sea and squally weather with the wind (speed reaching 40-50 kmph) over South Andaman Sea and adjoining Equatorial Indian Ocean. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2QE47Cz

Security forces recover weapons, Pakistan currency in Jammu and Kashmir`s Baramulla

A search and cordon operation was launched by the Indian Army and the Jammu and Kashmir Police is the forest area of Boniyar, after a tip-off. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/34LBFqM

Delhi riots case: Enforcement Directorate arrests Tahir Hussain under money laundering charges

The suspended AAP councillor was arrested by the agency to in connection with ongoing PMLA investigation into his role in money laundering and funding of anti-CAA protests and organising riots in northeast Delhi on February 24-25 this year. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2YPtOF0

1,000 physical education teachers in Delhi govt schools to undergo physical literacy training

Delhi Education Minister Manish Sisodia said physical education is something which will be needed 24X7 throughout life. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/32F1zK5

Grenade targeting Army vehicle in J&K`s Baramulla hits ground; 5 civilians injured, 2 critical

Sources in Jammu and Kashmir police said, "An army convoy was scheduled to pass the route and the attack was aimed was to hit the convoy. Fortunately, the grenade missed its target and exploded on the roadside in which 5 civilians were injured. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2EHlFLF

Ban on international flights into India extended till September 30

Scheduled international passenger services continue to remain suspended in India since March 23 due to the coronavirus pandemic. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3lBmVAy

India gives befitting reply to Chinese incursion in Ladakh, talks underway to defuse tension

A brigade commander-level flag meeting is currently in progress at Chushul to resolve the issues, said Army Spokesperson Col Aman Anand. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2Ge8xOH

Triple murder horror in Agra; three of family brutally tortured, tied with tapes before being set on fire

Three members of a family were found murdered in a house in Agra's Nagla Kishan Lal area on Monday (August 31). According to reports, police recovered charred bodies of three members from the house. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/34MSj9r

Pay Re 1 fine or remain in jail for 3 months: SC punishes Prashant Bhushan in contempt case

The Supreme Court on Monday (August 31) ordered lawyer-activist Prashant Bhushan to pay a fine of Rupee 1 by September 15 as punishment in contempt case. The top court ordered Bhushan to pay the fine by September 15 or he will be jailed for 3 months and debarred from practising for 3 years. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3hK6Kii

Narmada flowing 8 feet above the danger mark in Hoshangabad, taking steps to help everyone, says Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday (August 31) said that the water of Narmada river is flowing about 8 feet above the danger mark in Hoshangabad and state government is making all efforts to help everyone. CM Chouhan added that five Indian Air Force helicopters were deployed in the district to rescue people stranded due to floods. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3lB33gY

SC allows states to grant benefit of reservation to in-service doctors in PG courses

The in-service candidates had submitted that they work around the clock for the benefit of the public and could hardly find time to update their knowledge and compete with the general merit candidates. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2QEGNEN

Former President Pranab Mukherjee`s health declines, in `septic shock` due to lung infection, says hospital

Army's Research and Referral Hospital in Delhi on Monday (August 31) said that the health of former Pranab Mukherjee deteriorated on Sunday night and he is currently in "septic shock" due to lung infection. The hospital said in a statement that Mukherjee is currently managed by a team of specialists and he continues to be in deep coma and on ventilator support. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2YN9RP5

NIA arrests ISI agent from Gujarat`s Kachchh for supplying sensitive information

National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested a person identified as Rajakbhai Kumbhar from West Kachchh in Gujarat in connection with the investigation of Defence/ISI case of Uttar Pradesh. Kumbhar, a supervisor at Mundra dockyard, has been found to be working as an ISI agent. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/31IIes5

Low-key Onam celebrations in Kerala amid COVID-19 pandemic

The Atham festival, which heralds the start of the 10 -day 'Onam' festivities, was also held in the shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/34OVuxo

Fresh clashes break out between Indian, Chinese troops in Ladakh`s Pangong

Fresh clashes broke out between Indian and Chinese troops at Pangong in Ladakh near Line of Actual Control on the intervening night of August 29-30. It is to be noted that the border tension between India and China has been simmering for over 100 days. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2ETDwib

India coronavirus COVID-19 tally cross 36 lakh mark with 78,512 new cases

As per the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the coronavirus tally in India stands at 36,21,246 cases. Out of the total cases,7,81,975 are active ones. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3jrT2B0

Union Home Minister Amit Shah discharged from AIIMS after post-COVID care

Union Home Minister Amit Shah was discharged from All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, on Monday (August 31) after recovering from post-COVID care. Shah was admitted to AIIMS on August 18. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/32E4gvA

Shiv Sena slams BJP for demanding the reopening of temples in Maharashtra

The Samana article further said that the opposition should re-think about the ongoing situation in Maharashtra before making such statements. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3jntBAu

Palghar lynching case: 3 policemen dismissed from service

The Inspector General (IG) of Police, Konkan Range, on Sunday (August 30) dismissed three policemen in connection with the Palghar mob lynching case in which two ssadhus were killed. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3hIVLFz

Qutub Minar illuminated in Poland`s national colour to mark 40th anniversary of Solidarity movement

To celebrate the day, Embassy of Poland and Polish Institute in New Delhi had organized the illumination of Qutub Minar on 30 August and it will conduct a lecture in the India International Centre on 31 August. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/31I0GkP

SC judge Justice Arun Mishra declines farewell invites, says ‘my conscience does not permit`

Supreme Court judge Justice Arun Mishra on Sunday (August 30) declined farewell invitations of bar bodies citing grave situation and sufferings across the world due to coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/31Fk3ei

SC to pronounce quantum of sentence in Prashant Bhushan contempt case on August 31

The Supreme Court (SC) will on Monday (August 31) announce the quantum of sentence to be awarded to lawyer Prashant Bhushan, who has been convicted by the SC for contempt of court for posting two tweets against the top court. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/34OBV8q

Madhya Pradesh government to provide free travel for NEET, JEE candidates

Madhya Pradesh is not the first state to do so but Chief Ministers of Chhattisgarh and Odisha have also directed officials and their party leaders to help the students appearing in the exams. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3gEXuL3

2 members of Khalistan Zindabad Force wanted in sedition case arrested in Delhi

The Special Cell of the Delhi Police arrested two members of the banned terrorist outfit Khalistan Zindabad Force on Saturday. According to the police, the accused, Inderjeet Gill and Jaspal Singh, are wanted in a sedition case registered at a police station in Punjab's Moga. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2YJ1bZS

PM Narendra Modi lauds Vida, Sophie, Balram in Mann Ki Baat: Here`s what the brave army dogs did for country

Modi also named several Indian breeds such as Mudhol Hound, Himachali Hound, Rajapalayam, Kanni, Chippiparai and Combai in his latest radio address. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/31HD13G

Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan takes aerial survey of flood-hit areas; 8 dead, over 7000 evacuated so far

Heavy showers in several parts of Madhya Pradesh for the past couple of days has caused a severe flood-like situation in the state. Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan took an aerial survey of flood-affected areas in Vidisha on Sunday (August 30, 2020). from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2G322Ou

1 dead after house collapses due to heavy rain in Madhya Pradesh`s Sehore; IAF helicopter airlifts 60 stranded people

A woman, identified as Ruksar Bi, died on the spot while three others were trapped under the debris of the collapsed house. The injured were later pulled out and taken to a hospital. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3luMEe4

TNDTE Tamil Nadu Diploma result 2020 declared at tndte.gov.in: Check direct link here

The results for first year (2nd semester) and second year (4th semester) was announced on Sunday. All 64128 eligible candidates registered for exam cleared and in fourth semester 94,332 eligible candidates cleared the exam. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/32ATNRz

We are not anyone`s puppets; Farooq Abdullah`s retort to Pakistan

Pakistan has always abused mainstream political parties of J&K but now suddenly they like us, the former CM said when asked about Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi's statement. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2QEWv2R

In a first, Karnataka CM flags off RORO train between Bengaluru and Maharashtra`s Solapur

Yediyurappa said RORO is a hassle-free and environment-friendly service. A RORO train has wagons on which trucks and other vehicles with goods can be loaded. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2EHvJUW

Toy cluster at Koppala can generate 40,000 jobs in 5 yrs: Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa

India's 'first toy manufacturing cluster' to come up at Koppal has the potential to create 40,000 jobs in five years and attract over Rs 5,000 crore investment, Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa said here on Sunday. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2ExwwIi

We are not anyone`s puppets: Farooq Abdullah`s retort to Pakistan

At the same time, the National Conference president Farooq Abdullah urged both India and Pakistan to resume their dialogue "for everyone's greater good". from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3lwnbAX

Stopping Rahul from leading Congress will destroy party: Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut

In his weekly column Rokhthok in the Sena mouthpiece Saamana, Raut also said Congress lacks a leader who can stand up to Prime Minister Narendra Modi with full might. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2ERHEza

PM Narendra Modi lauds bravery of military dogs, urges countrymen to bring home native breeds

PM Modi remembered 'Rocky' a military dog who died recently and had helped solve more than 300 cases for the police. The Prime Minister said that the Indian Council of Agricultural Research is also conducting research on Indian breed dogs. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2Gc1V3l

4 coaches of goods train derail on Agra-Delhi route in Mathura

The incident took place between Vrindavan Road and Azhai station in Mathura. Due to damaged rail track on the route, Delhi-Agra rail traffic got disrupted. According to reports, several poles were also broken in the incident. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2QEoHTA

Security tightens in Uttar Pradesh`s Lucknow due to Muharram, lockdown

They are also halting cars for checking the documents of drivers. The authorities are also ensuring that the restrictions, including the closure of markets on Saturday and Sunday, are also strictly implemented. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/31CFg8C

Thermal screening, no tokens, smart cards: Delhi Metro gets ready to resume services from September 7

Day after the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) allowed Delhi Metro to resume its services for the public from September 7, 2020, onwards in a calibrated manner, Delhi Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot on Sunday (August 30) outlines the steps which Detro Metro will take in order to curb the spread of coronavirus COVID-19. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3gKN7VU

PM Narendra Modi gives another push to vocal for local, urges start-ups to `team up for toys`

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation on the 68th edition of the monthly radio broadcast Mann ki Baat on Sunday (August 30) and reiterated his call for "vocal for local". from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3hHWPK6

India records highest single-day spike of 78,761 COVID-19 cases, total tally cross 35 lakh mark

The coronavirus cases in India has crossed 35 lakh mark with the highest single-day spike of 78,761 fresh cases and 948 deaths. As per the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the coronavirus tally in India stands at 35,42,733 cases. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2Qygb8y

Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan briefs PM Narendra Modi about flood situation in state

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Sunday talked to Prime Minister Narendra Modi over phone and informed him about the flood situation in the state. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3gGJHUb

Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa flags off first RORO train from Bengaluru to Solapur on August 30

Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa on Sunday (August 30) flagged off Roll-On/Roll-Off (RO-RO) train between Bengaluru (Nelamangala) to Solapur (Maharashtra) consisting of open flat wagon through video conferencing. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3b8pbus

BJP to mark PM Modi`s 70th Birthday as `Seva Saptah` from September 14-20

The Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) has decided to celebrate Prime Minister Narendra Modi's birthday on September 17 by observing 'Seva Saptah' from 14-20 September. PM Modi will turn 70 this year. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3hHz3Oi

Policeman martyred, 3 terrorists killed in encounter in Jammu and Kashmir`s Srinagar

One Jammu and Kashmir policeman got martyred and three terrorists were killed in an encounter that broke out between security forces and terrorists in Panthachowk area of Srinagar on Saturday (August 29) night. The encounter started after terrorists fired upon joint check post of CRPF and Jammu and Kashmir police. The martyred policeman has been identified as ASI Babu Ram. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3jsWqf2

PM Narendra Modi to address the nation on `Mann Ki Baat` at 11 AM today

PM Modi took to Twitter and sought ideas and suggestions from people about the issues to be addressed in his radio programme where he addresses the country and range of issues. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/32wcKEI

State governments cannot impose lockdown outside containment zones without Centre`s permission: MHA

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) released the Unlock 4.0 guidelines on Saturday (August 29) and said that states/Union Territories cannot impose lockdown outside the containment zones without the approval from the Centre. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2EPBmjz

Policeman martyred, 3 terrorists killed in encounter in Jammu and Kashmir`s Srinagar

PM Narendra Modi inaugurates Agricultural University building in Jhansi via video conferencing

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated new buildings of Rani Lakshmi Bai Central Agricultural University in Uttar Pradesh's Jhansi on Saturday (August 29) via video conferencing. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/34IeLAt

BSF detects tunnel, sandbags with Karachi markings along India-Pakistan border in Jammu

The tunnel, about 50 metres from the border fence on the Indian side, was located by a BSF patrol on Thursday in the Samba sector of Jammu. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3gEdq06

PM Modi inaugurates Agricultural University building in Jhansi via video conferencing

Lashkar terrorist linked to 2007 Glasgow airport attack mastermind in NIA custody

Ahmed had moved from Bengaluru to Saudi Arabia in 2010-11. He was also arrested in connection with the 2007 attack in which a person died, said an NIA official requesting anonymity. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3lo2cQV

18-yr-old girl kidnapped by four to be sold for marriage in Uttar Pradesh`s Muzaffarnagar

The teenager, said to 18-year-old, was abducted from her house at a village under Sikheda police station area on August 18 by a man and three women. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/32Q4eRt

Elephant falls in a trench near wildlife sanctuary in Karnataka, rescued by forest officials; video goes viral

An elephant that had fallen into a trench near a wildlife sanctuary in Arkanahalla, Karnataka was rescued by the officals of the forest department on Wednesday. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2QB0eyg

Karnataka to set up 3,200-acre industrial park in Kolar

Industries Minister Jagadish Shettar initiated talks with Union Minister for Mines Pralhad Joshi here as BGML is a central public sector undertaking. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2QzkRLd

Gold worth Rs 64 lakh seized by Chennai Sirport Customs, 2 arrested

A passenger, Jahir Hussain (54) from Thiruvarur, who appeared to be in a hurry and was trying to rush through with a carton box, was intercepted at the exit. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3b8UHss

Karnataka High Courtappoints claims commissioner to assess Bengaluru riots damage

On August 17, the Chief Minister had said that the state government will approach the court for such an official to look into the damage assessment part. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2QCiNCa

India COVID-19 tally crosses 34 lakh mark with 76,472 new cases

As per the Ministry of Health and Family welfare, the total number of COVID-19 cases stands at 34,63,972 including 7,52,424 active cases, 26,48,999 recovered cases. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3b5DLmq

NEET-JEE exams: Gang of 7 arrested for gambling on exam dates in Kanpur

According to police, the bettings were also placed on NEET-JEE exams. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3b5d69v

NIA grills TMC leader Chhatradhar Mahato in CPM leader Prabir Mahato`s murder case

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) questioned former convenor of the Maoist-backed PCAPA and TMC leader Chhatradhar Mahato for over four hours on Friday (August 28, 2020). from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3jqNirm

Odisha government to provide free transportation, accommodation to NEET, JEE candidates

A total of 37,000 students will be appearing for the JEE mains examination and for that, a total of 26 exam centres have been set up in seven cities here. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2EF3JB7

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to visit Russia for SCO meet next week

Russia is the chair of BRICS and SCO grouping for this year which means it will host all related meetings throughout the year. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2QB7pGQ

India received 296 mm of rain in August 2020, highest in 44 years: IMD

India has received the highest rainfall in August this year since 1976 -- 25 per cent more than the average, after recording 10 per cent less downpour than the average in July, thus setting a new record after 44 years, the IMD said. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/31CMWHL

PM Modi to inaugurate college building of Central Agricultural University in Jhansi today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate college and administration buildings of Rani Lakshmi Bai Central Agricultural University through remote video conference at 12.30 on Saturday (August 29). from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2EKKbeN

Man kills homeless woman with cement block, returns to rape her in Karnataka`s Hassan

The entire act was recorded in a CCTV camera and the police is now looking for the accused. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3gFtdf4

3 terrorists gunned down in encounter with security forces in Zadoora area of J&K`s Pulwama; huge cache of arms, ammunition seized

A huge cache of arms and ammunition has been recovered by forces in the area. The identities of the slain terrorists are yet to be ascertained. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/34KqD5c

Forest officials rescue deer from hotel in Bengaluru, released back into jungle

The staff and volunteers of Karnataka Forest Department from Rajarajeshwari Nagar in Bengaluru rescued a deer stag from a hotel at around 10.10 pm on Friday (August 28, 2020). from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2YNb9cS

Picture of Chinese soldier`s tombstone goes viral on social media, speaks of Chinese PLA losses in Galwan Valley clash

Reports are there that the Chinese soldier who put a photo of the tomb has been sent to jail by the Xi Jinping government of China. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/34KoEhg

India`s economy destroyed by demonetisation, flawed GST, failed lockdown: Rahul reacts to Sitharaman`s `Act of God` remark

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday hit out at Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman by claiming that the Indian economy has been "destroyed" by three actions -- demonetisation, flawed GST and a failed lockdown. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/32Fa1ca

Odisha rains: Death toll rises to 12 due to house collapse, flood fear in Mahanadi

As heavy rainfall continues to trigger parts of Odisha, the death toll surged to 12 with 5 more people killed due to a house collapse on Friday (August 29). from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3hEpJdP

Encounter breaks out in Pulwama`s Zadoora area in Jammu and Kashmir; heavy exchange of gunfire on

According to reports, the encounter broke out at around 1 am in the wee hours on Saturday (August 29). It, however, remains unknown how many terrorists are holed up in the area. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3hFayRQ

Supreme Court refuses to postpone Bihar elections due to COVID-19, says `can`t interfere with CEC power`

Petitioner Avinash Thakur had sought a direction to the Chief Election Commissioner to postpone the polls due to the COVID-19 pandemic on the ground that the Representation of the People Act provides for the deferment of polls in extraordinary situations. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2YHe0Ed

This time, people will not vote in PM Modi`s name alone: Uttarakhand BJP chief tells party MLAs, sparks row

Uttarakhand BJP president Bansidhar Bhagat told MLAs that they cannot hope to win the 2022 state Assembly election on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's popularity and suggested that if they wanted to get votes they will have to perform. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/32sV78W

Ex-President Pranab Mukherjee still in deep coma, being treated for lung infection and renal dysfunction: Army Hospital

Army's Research and Referral Hospital in Delhi on Friday (August 28, 2020) said that former president Pranab Mukherjee continues to be in a deep coma and on ventilator support. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2EynGtF

People will not vote in PM Modi`s name alone, your performance can win votes: Uttarakhand BJP chief

Defence Ministry working to announce new air defence command by October

The Department of Military Affairs under Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat has been given the mandate to create joint military commands along with theatre commands. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3hAJ6op

Two-storey commercial complex collapses in Ahmedabad; 1 dead

Prem Complex, a decades-old building having around 10 shops and located in the Kubernagar area of Ahmedabad city, crashed at around 1 am. One person died on the spot. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2EBw3EJ

Rajnath Singh to induct Rafale jets into IAF on Sept 10, French Defence Minister also invited for event

Defence sources told ANI that the induction ceremony would be held after the return of the Defence Minister from Russia where he is scheduled to attend the meeting of the Defence Ministers of the member countries of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation from September 4 to 6. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2QyUwgy

Supreme Court upholds UGC decision, says states cannot promote students without holding final year exams

A bench headed by Justice Ashok Bhushan said if any state feels they can't conduct exams by that date, they must approach the UGC for new dates to hold the exam. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2YJfBJD

No student should be promoted without final year exam, directs Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Friday (August 28) ordered that no state government and universities can promote final year students without holding final year university examinations amid the COVID-19 pandemic, reported PTI. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3hGmdQk

Pakistan resorts to intense shelling along LoC in Degwar, Malti sectors in Jammu and Kashmir`s Poonch

Pakistan initiated unprovoked ceasefire violation by firing with small arms and intense shelling with mortars in Degwar and Malti sectors. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3jlBAxV

IMD predicts light rain, thunderstorm in Delhi-NCR and adjoining areas for next two hours

The weather forecast also showed rain in Muzaffarnagar, Panipat, Narora, Atrauli, Aligarh, Hathras, Mathura and Agra. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2YEth8M

BJP Gorakhpur MLA Radha Mohan Das Agarwal gets notice from party for sharing `malignant` posts

BJP legislator from Gorakhpur Radha Mohan Das Agarwal has been served a show cause notice by the party over his social media posts "maligning" the image of the party and the government. The party has sought his reply within seven days in the matter. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/32yKKAl

Assam okays Rs 50-lakh insurance cover for journalists, home guards succumbing to COVID-19

The decision was taken during a meeting of the council of ministers, chaired by Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal in which the cabinet approved the proposal to provide insurance coverage to journalists, home guards and casual employees. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3lmNZnc

India records highest 24-hour spike of 77266 COVID-19 cases, total nears 34 lakh

India on Friday registered highest single-day spike of 77,266 new cases of COVID-19 infections and 1,057 fatalities. The COVID-19 case tally climbs to 33,87,501 which includes 7,42,023 active cases, 25,83,948 cured cases and 61,529 deaths, as per the Union Health Ministry data. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/31xI8DJ

India records highest 24-hour spike of 77266 COVID-19 cases, total nears 34-lakh mark

MEA says 1,095 look-out circulars deleted, 630 Tablighi Jamaat members left India

These members of the Tablighi Jamaat were charged under the Foreigners Act for indulging in activities that were incompatible with their visa status. And hence, for such activities, appropriate category of visa has to be sought, the ministry said. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/32wJQoa

CM Naveen Patnaik inaugurates COVID-19 plasma bank at Koraput, sixth in Odisha

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik virtually inaugurated COVID-19 Plasma Bank at Saheed Laxman Nayak Medical College and Hospital (SLN MCH) in Koraput on Thursday. This is the sixth plasma bank in the state. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2EBHhc5

Over three-fourth of total COVID-19 cases recovered in past 5 months: Health Ministry

The Ministry believes that the implementation of the Centre's strategic and graded TEST-TRACK-TREAT approach has brought this positive development in India. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/31zT1EX

IAF helicopter rescues 7 people caught between floods for over 34 hrs in Jammu and Kashmir`s Kathua

At least 7 people were stranded between two streams of Ujh river in Kathua district for almost 34 hours before they were evacuated by the IAF. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3lrDhMk

10 members of Great Andamanese tribe test positive for COVID-19

The Great Andamanese tribe, whose population is on the wane in the Union Territory, has been struck by COVID-19, with 10 of its members testing positive for the virus, officials said on Thursday. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/34Jiaz1

Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot cancels visitors meet as 10 staff at CMO, residence test COVID positive

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot cancelled his scheduled meetings after as many as 10 staff members at Chief Ministers Office and residence test positive for novel coronavirus. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/34GYuMm

Heavy rain wreaks havoc in Odisha, 7 dead, 2 missing

Major rivers such as Baitarani, Brahmani, Subarnarekha and Budhabalanga are in spate with their water flowing above the danger-mark, submerging low-lying areas and paddy fields in several districts. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3jku9ad

Speeding car falls off Vikaspuri flyover in Delhi, three injured

Three people received critical injuries and were taken to hospital after a speeding car fell off Vikaspuri flyover. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3gATqvd

India calls for reciprocal action on disengagement, China says progress made by troops along LAC

Last week the 18th meeting of the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination on India-China Border Affairs (WMCC) took place during which focus remained on disengagement in Eastern Ladakh. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2EzSRo5

Shared enough evidence with Pakistan on Pulwama terror attack, says India

The 2019 attack in which 40 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel died was the worst terror attack on Indian soil. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3hysFJf

India asks Pakistan to take credible action against 1993 Mumbai blasts mastermind Dawood Ibrahim

MEA said, "Pakistan’s assertion that the SRO does not mean that it admits to the presence of listed individuals on its territory" on these listed individuals. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3hA7q9Q

Centre has decided to permit up to 74% FDI in defence manufacturing through automatic route: PM Narendra Modi

PM Modi said that efforts are being made to boost defence production, develop new technology and give a big role to private players in the defence sector. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2QrltTj

Guinness World Record: 25-yr old Chennai man solves six Rubik’s Cubes underwater in 2.17 minutes

“It took over a year of practice to get the breathing right while cubing at high speeds,” said Illayaram Sekar, who holds multiple Guinness worlds records in cubing. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3b8dGDh

Indian Railways to set up 20 GW solar power plants on its surplus land to become `Atmnirbhar` by 2030

In order to meet its energy requirements of over 33 billion units by 2030, the Indian Railways is mulling to set up 20 GW (gigawatts) solar power plants on its surplus land. Union Commerce, Industry and Railways Minister Piyush Goyal said, “The Indian Railways plans to use its surplus land to generate 20 GW of renewable energy from 'Made in India' solar or wind equipment to fulfill its power network.” from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3jbXX98

SC denies permission to carry out Muharram procession across nation

A bench comprising Chief Justice S A Bobde and Justices A S Bopanna and V Ramasubramanian said it would lead to chaos and targeting of a particular community. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3ly40a6

MeT predicts heavy rains and thunderstorms in Jammu and Kashmir till August 28 evening

A MeT department official said, "Moderate rain and thunderstorms across Jammu and Kashmir will continue till Friday evening with heavy rains likely in upper reaches." from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3jmsVLY

Muzaffarpur shelter home case: ED files complaint against Brajesh Thakur under PMLA

Brajesh Thakur is currently serving a life sentence in Muzaffarpur shelter home sexual assault case. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3hyw8Y1

Centre`s `unpreparedness` alarming: Rahul Gandhi slams government`s lack of COVID-19 vaccine plan

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi targetted the Centre on Thursday over the novel coronavirus crisis in the country asserting that a fair and inclusive COVID-19 vaccine access strategy should have been in place by now. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/32tEb2e

Gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari`s illegal property demolished in UP`s Lucknow

Gangster turned BSP MLA Mukhtar Ansari`s illegally owned property has been demolished near Dalibagh Colony, the Lucknow city administration informed on Thursday (August 27, 2020). from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2Emxze4

India gifts 36 vehicles, including 10 troop carriers, to Uganda

India has gifted 36 vehicles, including 10 buses,10 troop carriers, 2 ambulances and 14 motorcycles to Uganda for civilian use and for Uganda's defence force. It may be recalled that during his visit to Uganda in July 2018, PM Narendra Modi had announced to gift vehicles to Ugandan government. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3hBEpun

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh launches mobile App for NCC training

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh launched the Directorate General National Cadet Corps (DGNCC) Mobile Training App here on Thursday (August 26, 2020). The App will assist in conducting countrywide online training of NCC cadets. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3jk9jYF

Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Krishan Pal Gurjar tests positive for coronavirus COVID-19

Minister of State (MoS) for Social Justice and Empowerment Krishan Pal Gurjar on Thursday (August 27) said that he has tested positive for coronavirus COVID-19. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3hz3iXx

Supreme Court to reconsider its 2004 verdict on sub-classification of SC/STs

The Supreme Court Thursday held that its 2004 verdict holding that states do not have the power to further sub-classify the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, for grant of quotas in jobs and admissions to educational institutions, needs to be revisited. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3lkr7Vj

Minor girl raped, accused held after gunfight in Uttar Pradesh`s Greater Noida

A 12-year-old girl was allegedly raped by a man in Uttar Pradesh's Greater Noida and the accused was arrested after a gunfight with police personnel, officials said on Thursday. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3ln9IeN

Go online with NEET, JEE, suggests Punjab CM Amarinder Singh as protests intensify

Amid strong protests by several students across the country against Centre's decision to conduct NEET 2020 and JEE in time of coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic, from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2QwSqNS

Miffed Shiv Sena MP from Maharashtra`s Parbhani Sanjay Jadhav resigns

Shiv Sena's Sanjay Jadhav, an MP from Maharashtra's Parbhani, tendered his resignation on Thursday citing that he is unable to do justice with party workers. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3gA7mWh

India records highest single-day spike of 75,760 new coronavirus cases, COVID-19 tally crosses 33-lakh mark

India on Thursday (August 27, 2020) recorded a single-day spike of 75,760 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours and the country’s COVID-19 tally crossed 33-lakh mark. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3hsRoyt

Long queues outside hospitals in Delhi, social distancing rules flouted amid spike in COVID cases

Apart from the novel coronavirus crisis that has been plaguing the country, other diseases too have been making an adverse impact on the people and hospitals alike. Hospitals in Delhi have been witnessing long queues of patients and are overcrowded, raising the risk of a further spread of the COVID-19 infection. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3hwB7Zi

Heavy rainfall likely in north India; orange alert issued for Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand

The India Meteorological Department has predicted heavy rainfall activity over several parts of north India in the next four days. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2QpURlD

Syed Zafar Islam named as BJP candidate for Uttar Pradesh Rajya Sabha bypoll

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday (August 26) announced the name of party spokesperson Syed Zafar Islam as its candidate for upcoming by-election for Rajya Sabha seat from Uttar Pradesh. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/34x2nTY

Smartphones worth nearly Rs 2 crore looted in Andhra`s Chittoor, police begins probe

Smartphones worth around Rs 2 crore looted from a vehicle which was carrying the consignment to Mumbai, by miscreants in Chittoor near Andhra Pradesh-Tamil Nadu border, police said on Wednesday. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3gxR28u

Delhi government sets up registration camps at 70 schools for construction workers: Gopal Rai

The mega campaign launched from August 24 to September 11 has been named as "Niraman Mazdoor Registration Abhiyan". from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3jkOIDH

Russia hopes agreement with India soon on IGLA-S anti-air missile

India has signed an intergovernmental agreement with Russia to the manufacturing of spare parts of Russian equipment supplied to India. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3hwI1On

Mobile addiction amid COVID-19 crisis leading to behavioural changes in kids: Report

With schools closed for more than five months now and online classes becoming the new normal, more and more children are now showing symptoms of mobile addiction that is causing behavioural problems. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3aV7C0W

Sonia Gandhi-led Opposition puts up united front against Centre, calls for postponing NEET, JEE

Interim Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday (August 26, 2020) lashed out at the Centre and said that students' problems and the NEET and JEE examination issue has been dealt with uncaringly by Narendra Modi regime. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3hv9kIP

Bangladesh and Tripura to be connected from September 3

A Bangladeshi company will send 50 MT of cement onboard MV Premiere from Daukandi to Tripura's Sonamura. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/34uBeRA

Sonia Gandhi calls crucial meeting with Congress CMs, Mamata and Uddhav over GST, NEET and JEE

Interim Congress president Sonia Gandhi will speak to the Chief Ministers of the Congress-ruled states and also the Chief Ministers of West Bengal Mamata Banerjee and Maharashtra Uddhav Thackeray on Wednesday to discuss the pending Goods and Services Tax (GST) share, and the NEET and JEE examination issue. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/31u9iva

Teenage girl raped, murdered in Uttar Pradesh`s Lakhimpur Kheri

An 18-year-old girl was allegedly raped and murdered in the Nimgaun area of Lakhimpur Kheri district, Uttar Pradesh Police said on Wednesday. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3jssobp

NEET 2020 admit cards released on ntaneet.nic.in, check all important details here

Amid strong protests by several students across the country against NEET 2020 and JEE being held in time of coronavirus COVID-19, the National Testing Agency (NTA) released the admit cards of NEET 2020 on Wednesday (August 26). from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3b9bdZv

Holding NEET, JEE exams could expose 28 lakh students to COVID-19: Delhi deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia

Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Wednesday reiterated his demand that medical and engineering entrance exams NEET and JEE be postponed and the Central government work on alternative methods for selecting students. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3hIeOAd

Problems in economy created by lockdown; clear stand on banks charging additional interest on loan moratorium: SC to Centre

The Supreme Court on Wednesday (August 26, 2020) said that the problem in the country’s economy was created due to the government’s decision to impose the strict lockdown to curb the spread of coronavirus and that it is more concerned about the plight of the common man. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3aXJZVm

Telangana woman caught on camera thrashing watchman, video goes viral

A woman allegedly thrashed a watchman of an appartment building in Chandarnagar after an argument broke out between them. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/32q0oy6

Jammu-Srinagar National Highway remains blocked, clearance work continues

Jammu and Kashmir police said on Wednesday (August 26) that Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NHW-44) continued to remain blocked as clearance work following landslide and heavy rains in the area is still underway. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/34zEISE

Uttar Pradesh Panchayati Raj Minister Bhupendra Singh Choudhary tests positive for coronavirus COVID-19

Uttar Pradesh Panchayati Raj Minister Bhupendra Singh Choudhary on Wednesday (August 26) said that he has tested positive for coronavirus COVID-19. Chaudhary took to twitter to make the announcement and said that he has decided to admit himself in a hospital as per the advice of his doctors. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/31tHrvh

Six dead, several injured in bus collision on Lucknow-Hardoi road in Uttar Pradesh

At least six people died and several were left injured in a head-on collision between two Uttar Pradesh Roadways buses on the Lucknow-Hardoi road on Wednesday (August 26, 2020), according to ANI. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3lcYgSO

NEET 2020 admit cards may be issued from August 26, here`s how to download online

The admit cards for NEET 2020 are expected to be issued on Wednesday (August 26). Notably, the National Testing Agency asserted on Tuesday that both the NEET (UG) and JEE (Main) would be conducted as per the schedule. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3aUiR9V

India`s COVID-19 tally breaches 32-lakh mark, death toll nears 60,000

India's coronavirus COVID-19 tally raced past 32 lakh with 67,151 new cases of infection reported in the last 24 hours while the death toll rose to 59,449 with 1059 new fatalities.on Wednesday (August 26, 2020). from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2QpieeX

Dawood Ibrahim upset over report exposing his relationship with Pakistani actress Mehwish Hayat

India's most wanted terrorist and 1993 Mumbai blasts mastermind Dawood Ibrahim is very upset over the Zee News expose of his relationship with Pakistani actress Mehwish Hayat, according to sources. It is learnt that Dawood has started investigating how the information about his relationship Mehwish came out in open? from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/31uG4fu

15 dead in Raigad building collapse, rescue operation still underway after 36 hours

Atleast 14 people have been killed in the building collapse incident at Maharashtra's Raigad district and the relief and rescue work is still underway more than 36 hours since the incident occurred. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3ht2VxS

Dawood Ibrahim rattled over Zee News expose on his relationship with Pakistani actress Mehwish Hayat

14 dead in Raigad building collapse, rescue operation still underway after 36 hours

Sushant Singh Rajput death case: Rhea Chakraborty`s WhatsApp chat exposes `drug connection`

In a major twist in Bollwyood actor Sushant Singh Rajput death case, new evidence has come to light which could prove to be a very important link in the ongoing CBI probe in this case. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3b0s40u

Indian Railways extends bidding process in Private Player Train project for 1 month

The bidding process for Private Player Train project has been extended for one month. The bids which were earlier to be handed over by the private player till September 8 has now been extended to October 7. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/31qRVeO

Kerala Secretariat fire: Opposition claims conspiracy to destroy gold smuggling case evidence

A fire broke out in the protocol department in the North block of the Kerala Secretariat on Tuesday (August 25). According to sources, the block houses important offices and the fire broke out at section II of the protocol section under the General Administration Department. It is learnt that some files, documents and computers were burnt in the fire. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/31pRTno

SC adjourns hearing in 2009 Prashant Bhushan contempt case to September 10

Supreme Court (SC) on Tuesday (August 25) referred the 2009 contempt case against Prashant Bhushan to another bench observing that it is not only question of punishment but also faith in the SC that required detailed hearing. The SC bench said let the matter be listed on September 10 before an appropriate bench by the Chief Justice. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2Qjjf8i

Entrepreneur Mohd. Badar confident of return of event management industries, requests govt for unlock it for servile

The first ADEX Pixel Virtual Expo was held in May 2020 and the second ADEX has already been scheduled for September 11-13th later this year. More than 55,000 online visitors attended India’s largest B2B marketplace, TradeIndia, the first-of-its-kind virtual trade fair. Facebook launched its "Events Feature" recently for in-person events and allow businesses to monetize online events on Facebook. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/34whay4

SC adjourns hearing in Prashant Bhsuhan contempt case to September 10

Supreme Court (SC) on Tuesday (Auugst 25) referred the Prashant Bhushan contempt case to another bench observing that it is not only question of punishment but also faith in the SC that required detailed hearing. The SC bench said let the matter be listed on September 10 before an appropriate bench by the Chief Justice. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3hsHOf4

SC seeks reply of Bihar government on plea for consolidation of trial against Tablighi members

A bench comprising justices A M Khanwilkar, Dinesh Maheshwari and Sanjiv Khanna asked the state government to respond to the plea and posted the matter for hearing on Monday. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2EfdN48

Scared Dawood Ibrahim dials ISI, Pakistan military officials after Zee News exposes his base in Karachi

Reports stated that Dawood, who is the main accused in the1993 Mumbai bomb blasts, called a few military officers in Pakistan for his safety. He reportedly also spoke to some ISI officials and sought their help. He also called his brother Anees Ibrahim, aide Shakeel Babu Miya Shaikh, alias Chhota Shakeel several times. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3gm6tAw

Centre may allow local trains, metro, auditoriums, single-screen movie halls in Unlock 4.0

The Centre is likely to allow movement of local trains, metro services, auditoriums, single screen movie halls as part of its measures the economic activities and employment opportunities in the Unlock 4.0, sources said on Tuesday (August 25, 2020). from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3ljcUIb

Is the government providing free smartphones to students across India? PIB`s fact check

A post claiming that Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government at the Centre is planning to distribute free smartphones to students amid coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic has gone viral on Facebook, WhatsApp and other social media platforms. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2FVNAb9

Bihar resumes public transport system today following COVID-19 guidelines

The Bihar government on Tuesday (August 25) resumed the public transport system including bus service following the COVID-19 guidelines. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3grWlX9

Ahead of Tamil Nadu Assembly poll, former IPS officer Annamalai Kuppuswamy to join BJP on August 25

Ahead of 2021 Tamil Nadu Assembly poll, former IPS officer Annamalai Kuppuswamy, who served in Karnataka, will join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday (August 25) at 1 pm in New Delhi. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2ExSXg5

NIA to file chargesheet in Pulwama terror attack case today

National Investigation Agency (NIA) will file a chargesheet in Pulwama attack case, in which 40 CRPF personnel were killed in an IED blast on February 14 last year, in an NIA court in Jammu on Tuesday. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/31qQI7h

Jammu-Srinagar National Highway blocked due to landslide in Ramban district

Jammu-Srinagar National Highway was blocked on Tuesday (August 25) due to landslide in Ramban district of Jammu and Kashmir. The landslide happened following heavy rainfall in the area. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2YwO51G

Now, will Pakistan confess about sheltering Dawood Ibrahim?

So far, Pakistan has been consistently denying the accusations of sheltering the most wanted gangster and terrorist Dawood Ibrahim. But, the recent coverage of ZEE News telecasted in its Prime Time show DNA revealed some exclusive images, facts and proofs of Dawood’s presence in Pakistan. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2YyXsxX

Video of a minor being beaten by a cop in Delhi goes viral; constable suspended

The police further justified the brutal act saying that the police have launched an anti-drug drive and looking for drug peddlers who are active in the area. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/31oQ363

Pakistan blunders yet again, posts fake speech to UNSC on its official website

Pakistan has yet again made a blunder as it posted a fake speech to the United Nations Security Council on the official website of its permanent mission. According to reports, Pakistan faked a speech to the UNSC and posted it on its official website pretending that it was delivered even though its Ambassador did not speak at the session on terrorism. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/32kXGd3

IPS officer Arun Bothra advises UPSC aspirant to replace smartphone with Nokia 5310 to achieve success

IPS officer Arun Bothra recently advised an UPSC aspirant to replace his smartphone with Nokia 5310 in order to crack the prestigious civil services exams. Bothra, who is an Odisha cadre officer, gave the advice while replying to a tweet seeking a “one-shot advice” from him to crack the UPSC civil services exams. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/31oehO2

India records 60,975 new coronavirus COVID-19 cases; total tally at 31,67,324

With 60,975 new COVID-19 cases reported in India in the last 24 hour the total tally in surged to 31 lakh mark. As per the Ministry of Health and Family welfare data the total coronavirus cases in India stands at 31,67,324. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/32klFt6

Aviation Ministry issues SOPs for Vande Bharat Mission flights

The Centre announced Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for travel on Vande Bharat and Air Transport Bubble Flights for inbound and outbound travel. As per the Civil Aviation Ministry's guidelines, the cost of travel will have to be borne by the travellers. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3aSUCJ6

Over 3.5 crore people tested for COVID-19 under `Test Track Treat` strategy: Health Ministry

More than 3.5 crore people have been tested for coronavirus COVID-19 so far, resolutely following the `Test Track Treat` strategy, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) said on Tuesday (August 25, 2020). from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3lf4Kke

Heavy rainfall in Gujarat kills 9, NDRF rescues 30 people

As heavy rainfall continue to wreak havoc in Gujarat, nine people were killed and nearly 1900 people were shifted to a safer place. The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) is deployed at several places for the rescue operation. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2YxjJfB

Holding exams during COVID-19 will impose health risk: Aaditya Thackrey writes to PM Modi

The Centre favours holding JEE and CET examinations for which lakhs of students appear every year, but Aaditya Thackeray has been opposing them, citing the COVID-19 crisis. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2Qlh18D

Who is Mehwish Hayat, the 37-year-old girlfriend of wanted terrorist Dawood Ibrahim?

India's most wanted terrorist and 1993 Mumbai blasts mastermind Dawood Ibrahim lives in a palatial bungalow at Karachi's posh area and he is in regular touch with several actresses of Pakistani film industry, according to DNA's exclusive report. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/34ufNjn

1 dead, 60 rescued, around 25 feared trapped as 5-storey building collapses in Maharashtra`s Raigad; rescue operation underway

At least one person was killed and 60 were rescued after a five-storey residential building collapsed in Mahad city in the Raigad district of Maharashtra on Monday (August 24) evening. Sources said that 20-25 people are still feared trapped inside the rubble of the collapsed structure. Rescue operations are still underway. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/32r8RAW

Weekly markets reopen in Delhi on a trial basis

Weekly markets in the city were closed since March 25 due to coronavirus pandemic.DDMA has also directed authorities to ensure strict implementation of COVID-19 measures, including social distancing from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/34AMCeR

Chhattisgarh, MP, Rajasthan likely to witness heavy rainfall between August 26-28: IMD

As per the IMD, isolated extremely heavy falls is also very likely over Odisha on August 25 and August 26. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3hrzZWR

India’s COVID-19 total recoveries cross 23 lakh, active cases at 7.1 lakh

India's COVID-19 Recovery Rate now stands at 75.27% reflecting that the number of patients recovering is on a steady rise over the past several months. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3aRZs9r

4-year-old girl raped, smothered to death in Chhattisgarh`s Rajnandgaon; accused arrested

A police official said that the accused, identified as Shekhar Korram, was arrested after the incident on August 22. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/34smd2L

TMC uses memes and humour of `Rasode me khali cooker` to publicise its scheme on free ration

With the internet set abuzz with the parody video 'Rasode me khali cooker', Mamata Banerjee led TMC made good use of the opportunity to use it in publicizing its scheme on free ration. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2Qml6ZY

Kapil Sibal withdraws tweet after clarification on Rahul Gandhi`s `collusion` remark

The crucial meeting of the Working Committee took place amid divisions in the party over the leadership issue. A group of 23 party leaders wrote a letter to Sonia earlier this month seeking an overhaul of the organisation. The letter, however, was criticised by Rahul and few other party leaders. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/31oy0NG

DMK inciting feelings against national spirit, is anti-development, says BJP chief JP Nadda

BJP president JP Nadda on Monday (August 24) launched a scathing attack on DMK saying that Stalin-led party is anti-development and it has been inciting feelings against the national spirit. Nadda made the statement while addressing Tamil Nadu BJP's virtual state executive meeting. The BJP president claimed that the DMK has been looking for opportunities to see to it that the assimilation into national mainstream is always disrupted. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2ExIz7L

SC disposes of plea against merger of 6 BSP MLAs of Rajasthan Assembly with Congress

On July 30, the high court had sought response of the Assembly Speaker and its secretary on the pleas challenging the induction of the six MLAs into the Congress. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2QggC7c

Advocate Prashant Bhushan refuses to apologise to SC in contempt case, says `would be contempt of my conscience`

Advocate Prashant Bhushan on Monday (August 24) filed a supplementary reply in the suo motu contempt proceeding before Supreme Court for his tweets against former SC judges and mentioned in his reply that he believe that SC is the last bastion of hope for protection of fundamental rights. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3j9sqEC

How much more people of other languages should sacrifice in India for not knowing Hindi, asks HD Kumaraswamy

JDS leader and former Karnataka chief minister HD Kumaraswamy on Sunday (August 23) slammed the Ayush Ministry Secretary for allegedly asking non-Hindi participants to leave a training programme if they do not understand the language properly. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3hoLbDv

Ex-President Pranab Mukherjee deeply comatose, being treated for respiratory infection, says hospital

Army's Research and Referral Hospital in Delhi on Monday (August 24) said in an official statement that the condition of former President Pranab Mukherjee remains unchanged on Monday morning. The statement added that Mukherjee is deeply comatose and is being treated for respiratory infection. According to the hospital, Mukherjee's vital parameters are stable and he continues to be on ventilatory support. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2FSncPp

PM-Cares Fund to allocate funds for establishment of 500-bed COVID-19 hospitals in Bihar

The hospital made by the DRDO which has 125 ICU beds with ventilators and 375 normal beds each. Each bed also has an oxygen supply. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3aVbvTp

Postpone NEET, JEE 2020 until situation gets conducive again: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee urges Centre

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday (August 24) urged the Centre to postpone NEET, JEE 2020 and said that the exams should not be held until the situation is conducive again. It is to be noted that NEET is scheduled on September 13 and JEE-Mains will be held from September 1-6. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3l8nFgF

Ayush Ministry Secretary asks participants who do not understand Hindi to leave event, sparks controversy

The event was organized by the Morarji Desai Institute of Yoga, which falls under the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India. Attendees from Tamil Nadu allege that the event was held in Hindi, right from the very start. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3aQG2lc

Rain pushes up water levels in Mumbai lakes to 94%, BMC may revoke 10% water cut rule

The water level in lakes that supply drinking water to Mumbai has jumped to 94% mainly due to good rainfall received by Mumbai in this monsoon season. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3hpHbme

With 61,408 new COVID-19 cases, India`s total tally crosses 31-lakh mark

India's COVID-19 caseload mounted to 31,06,348, while the death toll climbed to 57,542 with 836 fatalities being reported in a span of 24-hours, the data updated at 8 am showed. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3aO6EDE

Two-storey building collapses in Maharashtra`s Nagpur, one dead

A two-storey building collapsed near Nagpur's Sadar Azad Chowk on Monday morning killing one person. The incident took place at 4.45 am. The collapsed building was 50-years-old. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3aO61Kj

Military option to deal with Chinese transgressions on table if talks fail, says CDS General Bipin Rawat

Amid simmering tension between India and China at Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat has said that a military option to deal with transgressions by the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) in Ladakh is on the cards but Indian armed forces will exercise this option only after the failure of talks at military and diplomatic levels. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/31lqEKw

Mumbai: Six-hour block on Western Railway line on Monday night

Mumbai's Western Railway line will remain blocked for six-hours on Monday night (August 24) due to some construction-related work. The track will be blocked from 11.40 pm today till 5.40 am on Tuesday. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/31ny2VZ

ISIS terrorist arrested in Delhi was influenced by Islamic preacher Zakir Naik`s speeches

Delhi Police sources have said that ISIS terrorist Abu Yusuf alias Mustaqeem Khan, who was arrested by Delhi Police Special Cell on Friday (August 21), has revealed during interrogation that he was influenced by speeches of radical Islamic preacher Zakir Naik. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3hpyWqi

PM Narendra Modi, Amit Shah pays tribute to Arun Jaitley on his death anniversary

Jaitley was a top leader of the Narendra Modi-led government which was formed in 2014. He was entrusted with the crucial Finance portfolio, but also briefly headed the I&B, Corporate Affairs and Defence Ministries. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2FHpUaf

All eyes on Rahul as Sonia Gandhi likely to resign as Congress president on August 24

Interim Congress president Sonia Gandhi is expected to quit from her post on Monday (Auugst 24) during meeting of the Congress Working Committee (CWC), sources said. It is to be noted that the CWC is the highest decision-making body in the Congress. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2FRPOs4

Delhi government to start registration of construction workers from today

TRai on Sunday said the construction workers can register themselves with the Delhi Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board at the camps from August 24 to September 11. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/34sU3oa

India to complete construction of highest railway bridge in Jammu and Kashmir by August 2022

The bridge will connect Kashmir valley with Katra in Jammu and the rest of the country. It will also reduce the journey time by 5-6 hours from Katra to Srinagar. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2FQvLKC

No reduction of Indian Army troops at LAC amid border row with China

In a message to China, India has made it clear that it is not going to lower its guard in the region. India will not reduce its number of troops deployed at LAC amid the ongoing border issues in eastern Ladakh. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3gogWeE

One killed, 3 injured in shooting incident in Patna, probe begins

Four people gunned down a property dealer and three others were severly wounded in Patna's Beur locality on Sunday. The attackers entered the deceased's office and fired indiscriminately using a carbine gun. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/32hNrWT

One killed, 3 injured in day light shooting in PatnaOne killed, 3 injured in shooting incident in Patna, probe begins

Four people gunned down a property dealer and injured three others this morning in Patna's Beur locality on Sunday. The attackers entered the deceased's office and fired indiscriminately using a carbine gun. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3aTt1r9

India will get COVID-19 vaccine by end of 2020 if everything goes well: Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan

"Once the effective vaccines are available, we will start manufacturing and distributing it to the citizens of India," Dr Harsh Vardhan said. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3aQEl7w

ITBP troops rescue woman from remote village of Uttarakhand`s Pithoragarh, carry her on stretcher for 15 hrs

As per reports, the local woman who hails from a remote village Laspa of Munsyari division of Pithoragarh district had fallen and broken her leg on August 20. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2QhhhoZ

Covishield will be sold commercially only after successful trials: Serum Institute of India

The Serum Institute of India on Sunday dismissed current media suggesting Covishield`s availability in the next 73 days, the pharma company clarified that these reports are completely false. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3j5VXz3

Suicide vests, kilos of explosives, ISIS flag: Here`s everything Delhi Police recovered from arrested terrorist`s home

As the investigation tightens on the arrested ISIS operative, the Delhi Police Special Cell on Sunday (August 23) recovered several arms and explosives from the accused house. The Delhi police recovered things like an explosive belt, jacket containing explosive packets, cylindrical metal boxes containing explosives, and many more. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/32d5duu

Five of family, including 4-yr-old child, found hanging at home in Madhya Pradesh`s Tikamgarh

The police said the bodies were sent for postmortem, adding that an investigation was underway into the case from all angles. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2CUZfpA

PM Narendra Modi shares video of `precious moments` feeding peacocks during morning routine of exercises — Watch

The 1.47-minute video shows various snippets of the PM spending time and feeding grains to the national bird of the country during his morning routine of exercises. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/31mj3vf

Pakistan may use drones to drop bombs at security establishments in Jammu and Kashmir

Pakistan is planning to use drones to drop bombs at the security establishments near the International Border in Jammu and Kashmir’s RS Pura and Samba sectors, said BSF sources. It is learnt that Pakistan spy agency ISI is also planning to pump in consignment of drugs, arms and ammunitions inside India with the help of drones. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/32f0zMw

BJP, JD(U), LJP will fight Bihar assembly poll together under CM Nitish Kumar’s leadership, says BJP chief JP Nadda

Amid the growing bitterness between JD(U) and Lok Janshakti Party (LJP), Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president JP Nadda on Sunday (August 23) said that BJP, JD(U) and LJP will fight the upcoming Assembly election in Bihar together and will emerge victorious by a thumping majority. Addressing Bihar BJP State Karyasamiti via video conferencing, Nadda said that the BJP workers have to add value not only to the BJP but to JD(U) and LJP too. It is to be noted that BJP, JD(U) and LJP are alliance partners in Bihar and had contested 2019 Lok Sabha poll as part of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2Ytl5rH

Jammu and Kashmir`s biggest yoga centre to come up in Udhampur

Jammu and Kashmir's biggest yoga center is all set to come up in Udhampur's Mantalai. It is being built by National Projects Construction Corporation (NPCC) and it is expected that the centre would be completed by March 2021. The total cost of the project is Rs 9782 lakh. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2QjWiBQ

Two Naxals carrying cash rewards of Rs 1 lakh each surrender in Chhattisgarh

Two Naxals carrying cash rewards on their heads have surrendered in Chhattisgarh's insurgency- hit Narayanpur district, a police official said on Sunday. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3lckSD9

Delhi Police recovers explosive belt, other materials from arrested ISIS operative

Delhi Police Special Cell on Sunday (August 23) recovered huge amount of explosives on the basis of the information provided by arrested ISIS operative Mustaqeem during his interrogation. It is learnt that the police has also succeeded in recovering the explosive belt prepared by Mustaqeem to carry out 'fidayeen' (suicide) attack in Delhi. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3gnByDM

PM Narendra Modi extends greeting to farmers on Nuakhai

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended greetings to farmers on the occasion of Nuakhai Juhar an agricultural festival mainly observed by people of Western Odisha and Southern Chhattisgarh in India. He extended his good wishes to the farmers and wished for their prosperity and good health. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2YrNuhR

Address concerns of JEE, NEET students, find an `acceptable solution`: Rahul Gandhi urges Centre

Former Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Sunday (August 23) urged the government to listen to the 'Mann Ki Baat' of students and address the concerns of those students who have been demanding postponement of the entrance examinations. It is to be noted that NEET is scheduled on September 13 and JEE-Mains will be held from September 1-6. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3hkZUPW

With 69,239 new coronavirus COVID-19 cases, India`s tally crosses 30-lakh mark

India’s coronavirus tally on Sunday (August 23) breached the 30-lakh mark after the country reported 69,239 new cases in the last 24 hours. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2Ys2bS6

Punjab Jails Minister Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa tests positive for coronavirus COVID-19

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Saturday (August 22) informed that his Cabinet colleague and Cooperation and Jails Minister Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa has tested positive for coronavirus COVID-19. Singh wished speedy recovery to Randhawa. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3aOvTFE

Jharkhand Agriculture Minister Badal Patralekh test COVID-19 positive

The Jharkhand Agriculture Minister requested everyone who came in his contact over the last few days to get themselves tested. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3gkaC83

Dawood Ibrahim owns several passports, three palatial homes in Karachi, says Pakistan

For the first time in over thirty years, Pakistan on Saturday (August 22) finally accepted that fugitive underworld don and 1993 Mumbai blasts mastermind Dawood Ibrahim is in Pakistan. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2FPVa7d

Notorious naxal Musafir Sahni dies during treatment at a hospital in Bihar`s Patna

Notorious naxalite Musafir Sahni died during treatment at Patna Medical College and Hospital in Bihar on Saturday (August 22). Sahni was brought to PMCH from Patna's Beur prison after he complained of chest pain. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/32eAAoB

PM Modi discusses ways to boost plastic toys manufacturing under Aatmanirbhar Bharat campaign

Prime Minister said toys aligned with Indian culture and ethos should be used as pedagogical tools across all Anganwadi Centres and Schools for all-round development of children. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3j6oF2V

Part of under-construction flyover collapses at Gurugram`s Sohna Road, no injuries reported

A section of an under-construction flyover collapsed at Sohna Road in Haryana's Gurugram on Saturday (August 22) night. A slab of the flyover being constructed between Subhash Chowk and Bhondsi collapsed on the road, however, no one got injured. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3gjy9Gk

Lacklustre Ganesha festivities in Karnataka due to coronavirus, floods

Most parts of North Karnataka are suffering a double whammy. While coronavirus has hit the people hard, the floods have wreaked havoc in many towns and villages in the region. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3j9Ikz7

ISIS operative arrested in Delhi`s Dhaula Kuan remanded to 7-day police custody

The ISIS operative has been identified as Abu Yusuf Khan and hails from Uttar Pradesh's Balrampur. He was nabbed on Ridge Road between Karol Bagh and Dhaula Kuan in Delhi after a shootout at around 11:30 pm on Friday. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2FDnVDR

52-year-old woman with largest ovarian tumour successfully operated at Delhi`s Apollo Hospital

The doctors team conducted a 3-and-a-half-hour successful surgery for extraction of this 50 kg tumour on August 18, 2020. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2YFGluD

Jammu-Srinagar National Highway reopens after two days as landslides forced closure

The 270-km Jammu-Srinagar National Highway reopened on Saturday after remaining closed for the past two days owing to multiple landslides triggered by heavy rains, officials said. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3ge4372

UP DGP sounds alert after arrest of ISIS operative in Delhi; security checks intensified in Noida

Vehicles and passengers moving to and fro Delhi are being checked at the border, while Gautam Buddh Nagar district is also on alert mode. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3aLcQvW

Pakistan`s ISI using Khalistani forces to accelerate disinformation campaigns against India

Pakistan's ISI is ready to launch an intense anti-India propaganda and has geared up Khalistani forces. Most of the pro-Khalistan supporters, who were in support earlier, have gotten disenchanted with the ISI and are increasingly ditching the Pakistani agency due to ongoing persecution of Sikh minorities in Pakistan and exploitation of Khalistanis for money-making through drug trafficking. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2YmB4Yu

Terrorist killed in encounter in North Kashmir`s Baramulla, operation underway

One unidentified terrorist has been killed in the Baramulla encounter on Saturday (August 22). The encounter took place in Saloosa area of Kreeri in Baramulla. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3j4WT6R

BSF guns down 5 intruders at India-Pakistan border in Punjab’s Tarn Taran

The Border Security Force (BSF) on Saturday (August 21) shot down five intruders who were trying to infiltrate into Indian territory from Pakistan side in Punjab's Tarn Taran district. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3hjoIrL

Former Jharkhand Chief Minister Shibu Soren, wife test positive for COVID-19

Former chief minister and Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) founder, Shibu Soren, along with his wife have tested positive for coronavirus. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/34oSebY

Arrested ISIS operative was planning lone wolf attack in Delhi; NSGs diffusing seized IEDs

The Special Cell of Delhi Police arrested an ISIS operative after a brief encounter in the national capital on late Friday (August 21). The encounter took place on Ridge Road between Karol Bagh and Dhaula Kuan at 11.30 pm last night. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/31kExZz

India records highest single-day spike of 69,874 coronavirus cases; recovery at 74.69 percent

With a record single-day spike of 69,874 coronavirus cases in a day, India's tally increased to 29,75,701, while the recoveries surged to 22,22,577 pushing the recovery rate to 74.69 percent on Saturday, as per the Ministry of health data. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/31kFC3z

China`s subversive activities in India with think tanks, study centers under security radar

A number of China-based think tanks have mushroomed in India over the past few years and it is believed that Chinese Embassy in India has played a key role in establishing these think tanks. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3gmczRr

Heavy rain lashes parts of Madhya Pradesh, 263 mm rain in Indore

Madhya Pradesh received heavy rainfall in the western parts on Friday and Saturday, said IMD forecast. Indore recorded highest 263mm rain, the highest in the state whereas as Bhopal received 211 mm and Dhar 104 mm. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2YnntQN

25-yr-old Hyderabad woman complains of being raped by 139 people; sent for medical examination

The woman said in her complaint that among the 139 accused who sexually harassed her included some family members of her former husband. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/32j8gRO

May there be joy, prosperity all over: PM Narendra Modi greets people on Ganesh Chaturthi

The holy festival of Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated every year with great fervour in the country with thousands of devotees thronging temples and 'Ganeshotsav pandals' to offer their prayers. However, the festival this year will be celebrated in a much more restricted way due to COVID-19. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/31jYIHe

Over 10 lakh COVID-19 tests conducted in a single day in India: Union Health Ministry

With more than 10 lakh COVID-19 sample tests conducted on August 21, India recorded the highest number of tests being conducted in a day, according to the Union Health Ministry on Saturday. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3hlnM5Y

ISIS terrorist Abu Yusuf Khan arrested with IEDs, pistol in Delhi after exchange of fire

The ISIS operative, identified as Abu Yusuf Khan, was nabbed at the Ridge Road between Karol Bagh and Dhaula Kuan in Delhi after a shootout. The police also recovered a pistol from him. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/32jhhKC

No Ganesh Puja in Kolkata, 96-year-old tradition comes to a stop amid COVID-19 crisis

The 11-day long celebration was conducted in large scale with several events and programs being held. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee also used to take part in the event. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3iYohmQ

13 held for cheating in name of Sri Krishna Janmabhoomi Trust: Mathura Police

According to the FIR registered in Govind Nagar police station, the 13 people allegedly formed a trust with a name similar to Sri Krishna Janmabhoomi Trust in order to misguide people and take their money. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2Efix9L

Ram Vilas Paswan calls out pharma company for flouting labelling, packaging norms; distributor booked

A pharmaceutical company has been booked for not writing price, expiry dates, and product information on its medicines. Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Minister Ram Vilas Paswan decided to take action against the drug distributor's from Andhra Pradesh after receiving numerous complaints. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2FMN6UJ

Pharma company flouts norms, Union Minister Ram Vilas Paswan orders strict action

A pharmaceutical company had to pay the cost for not writing price, expiry dates, and product information on its medicines. Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Minister Ram Vilas Paswan decided to take action against the drug distributor's from Andhra Pradesh after receiving numerous complaints. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/32cEy0N

Wing Commander Gajanand Yadava gets the `Tenzing Norgey National Adventure Award 2019`; IAF congratulates

Wing Commander Gajanand Yadava is awarded the `Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award 2019` in `air adventure` category. Gajanand Yadava is a Parachute Jump Instructor and member of IAF Skydiving Team `AkashGanga`. He has undertaken more than 2900 jumps till date, said IAF. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3j40LFf

Direct EC to hold Bihar polls till state is declared COVID-19, flood-free: Petition in SC

On August 11, the Chief Election Commissioner had announced that the Bihar election will be held as per schedule ignoring the fact that Bihar is grappling under the COVID-19 and floods. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3lbHUKq

Setback for RJD as Chandrika Rai, Tej Pratap Yadav`s father-in-law, 2 other MLAs join JDU

In a major development ahead of the Assembly poll in Bihar, three Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) MLAs joined the ruling Janata Dal (United) in Patna on Thursday (August 21, 2020). from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3gcVV6B

Supreme Court rejects `infructuous` PIL seeking in-house probe against ex-CJI Ranjan Gogoi

A bench headed by Justice Arun Mishra, while dismissing the PIL, said that Gogoi has demitted office now and nothing remains in this petition. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2FKYvV5

NTA releases UGC-NET, IGNOU OPENMAT, DU entrance test exam schedule on nta.ac.in

The agency released the exam schedule on its official website — nta.ac.in. The new exam dates were released after the Home Ministry approved the proposal of the Ministry of Education to conduct examinations in September. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3hiMQuz

6 held for killing pregnant wild buffalo for meat in Kerala`s Malappuram

The State forest department had arrested five more men on Tuesday for allegedly killing a pregnant wild buffalo in Malappuram, the first arrest in the case was made on August 10. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3ggO1JD

Karnataka KCET Result 2020 result declared, check kea.kar.nic.in

The result was announced by Karnataka Deputy CM C N Ashwathnarayan via press conference. The results will be available on board's official websites – kea.kar.nic.in, karresults.nic.in. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3ghm5oX

British national sexually assaults minor body in Odisha shelter home; arrested

The accused, identified as John Patrick Bridge, ran a child shelter home in the Cox Colony area of Jharsuguda, where he provided education to tribal students. He was arrested following a complaint by the minor boy about Bridge sexually abusing him. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3l1rYtY

Karnataka KCET Result 2020 today, check on kea.kar.nic.in

Around 1.95 lakh students had appeared in the exams, which were held on July 30 and July 31 amid huge protests. After the declaration of the results, the college-wise cut-off marks will be released. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2Q9OVgr

In a first, Madhya Pradesh to offer government jobs on basis of NRA score

Madhya Pradesh becomes the first state in the country to offer government jobs on the basis of marks obtained in the National Recruitment Agency (NRA) test, according to Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3gfk8cz

House collapse in Uttarakhand`s Pithoragarh kills 3 of a family, one injured

A man and his two children died after their house collapsed while the wife sustained injuries and has been admitted to the district hospital after sustaining injuries. The incident happened in Chaisar village of Pithoragarh district on Friday morning. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2Qaovef

COVID-19 recoveries in India cross 21-lakh mark, active cases stand at 6.9 lakh; recovery rate over 74%

India's total of COVID-19 infections crossed the 29-lakh mark with a single-day spike of 68,898 while the recoveries have increased to 21,58,946 taking the recovery rate to over 74 per cent, according to the Union Health Ministry data on Friday (August 21, 2020). from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2Yn4uFV

Fire broke out at a boat manufacturing factory in Puducherry, fire tenders at spot

Eight fire tenders were immediately rushed to the spot immediately. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/34jMHDp

Kolkata Assistant Commissioner Uday Shankar Banerjee dies of coronavirus COVID-19

Banerjee was posted in the Central division of Kolkata Police. He is the ninth police officer from the capital city to have lost his life to the lethal virus. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2YlyEJC

Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar goes into quarantine after Union Minister Gajendra Shekhawat tests COVID-19 positive

A day after Union Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat tetsed positive for COVID-19, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Thursday decided to self isolate himself after attending a meeting with Shekhawat. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2Q9CdhJ

Russia looks for partnership with India for mass production of COVID-19 vaccine Sputnik V

Russian President Vladimir Putin had announced that his country has developed the world's first vaccine against COVID-19, which works 'quite effectively' and forms a 'stable immunity' against the disease. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3gkUJOG

Juna Akhara demands CBI probe into Palghar lynching, Supreme Court to take hearing next week

On August 6, a Supreme Court (SC) bench ordered the Maharashtra government to produce the charge sheets filed in the FIRs related to the Palghar mob lynching case. The order was passed by a SC bench comprising Justices Ashok Bhushan and R Subhash Reddy while hearing a plea filed by an advocate demanding a CBI probe into the incident. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/34jMtME

Terrorist killed in Kupwara encounter identified as Pakistani; recruited local Kashmiri youths for terror outfits

A police spokesperson told PTI that Ali Bhai was instrumental in receiving members of various infiltrating terror groups and was also involved in recruiting local youngsters for militant outfits. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3hhNCYG

We aim to complete Bhopal and Indore Metro Project in next 3-4 years: CM Shivraj Chouhan

The total cost of the Bhopal and Indore Metro Rail Project is Rs 14,442 crore 20 lakh, that include the cost of Rs 6941 crore 40 lakh of Bhopal Metro and Rs 7500 crore 80 lakh of Indore Metro. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3iZPjKF

IMD predicts rainfall with thunderstorm in parts of Haryana, Uttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh's Faizabad was seen flooded after the water level in the Sarayu river increased. Streets of several places in Haryana were waterlogged after nearly two days of torrential rain causing difficulty in the movement of people. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/32aI2AZ

Fire breaks out in powerhouse of Srisailam hydroelectric plant in Telangana, 9 feared trapped; thick smoke hampers rescue effort

Of the 17 persons reported to be present at the spot, 8 persons escaped to safety through a tunnel whereas the remaining nine are believed to be trapped inside the complex. Those trapped include six TS Genco employees and three private company employees. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2Edr6lh

BBMP prohibits sale of meat, slaughtering of animals in Bengaluru on Ganesh Chaturthi

The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has prohibited the sale of meat and slaughtering of animals on the occasion of "Sri Ganesh Chaturthi" festival on August 22, news agency ANI reported. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3lbX4iP

Kerala CM Vijayan writes to PM Modi urging him to reconsider decision on Thiruvananthapuram airport

After the Centre's approval to lease out Thiruvananthapuram airport through public-private partnership (PPP), Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Thursday wrote a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressing his concern and urging the PM to reconsider the decision. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2YhIj3N

Study reveals gargled water samples may be viable alternative to swabs for detection of COVID-19

Gargled water samples may be viable alternative to swabs for detection of COVID-19, enabling easy self-collection and removing the need for trained healthcare workers for sample collection, according to a study published in the ICMR's Indian Journal of Medical Research. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/34pIvSN

Ammonia gas leak at dairy unit in Andhra Pradesh`s Chittoor; 20 women injured

As soon as the incident was reported, District collector Narayan Bharath Guptha and Superintendent of Police Sendhil Kumar immediately reached the location to monitor the condition. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/34fTkGR

20,96,664 patients recover from coronavirus; India’s COVID-19 recovery rate nears 74%: Health Ministry

Recoveries among coronavirus patients in the country has surged to 20,96,664 on Thursday, pushing the recovery rate to 73.91 per cent, while only 0.28 per cent people of 6,86,395 active cases are on ventilator support, the Union Health Ministry said. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2EkpZA2

Congress remembers Rajiv Gandhi on birth anniversary; Rahul Gandhi hails him as `man with tremendous vision`

Taking to social media and using the hashtag "Remembering Rajiv Gandhi", several Congress leaders hailed Rajiv Gandhi's contribution to nation-building and his leadership. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3l1xjS6

Bengaluru violence: Action against SDPI will be taken as per law; may ask Centre for a ban, says Karnataka Home Minister

Karnataka Home Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Thursday said that the state government will take appropriate action against the SDPI for its alleged role in the recent Bengaluru violence based of the evidence gathered so far. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2EdiI5g

Agra reopens all historical monuments except Taj Mahal and Red Fort from September 1

The order to this effect was issued from the District Magistrate office stating that these historical monuments, which were kept in the buffer zone, will now be re-opened for the public as per their earlier schedule. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2Yg7zYw

Indian Coast Guard commissions new Interceptor boat C-449 for east region

The ship will not only strengthen the security umbrella of the east coast but also help augment patrolling in order to prevent illicit activities at sea. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3iYp5s5

Actions of nations during COVID-19 will determine how world perceives them: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar

In a veiled attack at China, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday pointed out that it is the actions of nations during the COVID-19 crisis that will determine how the world perceives them. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3kXRznL

Fight between snake and mongoose on road leaves netizens awestruck - Watch

A snake and a mongoose engage in a dramatic fight right in the middle of a road forcing commuters to wait and watch the epic battle. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/34mU9Oh

Union Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat tests positive for COVID-19, hospitalised

Union Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Thursday (August 20, 2020) announced that he has tested positive for coronavirus COVID-19. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3iY5iZP

Ram temple construction has begun in Ayodhya, would be completed in 36-40 months, says Trust

The members of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust met in New Delhi on Thursday (August 20) to hold discussions over the construction of Ram temple in Ayodhya. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2YhT9H3

27% central school students have no access to smartphones, laptops for online classes: NCERT survey

At least 27 per cent students do not have access to smartphones or laptops to attend online classes, while 28 per cent students and parents believe intermittent or lack of electricity is one of the major concerns hindering teaching-learning, according to a survey by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT). from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2CMKcya

Pranab Mukherjee’s respiratory parameters show slight improvement, still on ventilator, says hospital

Former president Pranab Mukherjee's respiratory parameters have shown a slight improvement, though he continues to be on ventilator support, the hospital said on Thursday. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3heqSsl

Indore declared cleanest city of India for 4th time in a row; Surat second, Navi Mumbai 3rd

Indore was adjudged India's cleanest city for the fourth straight year in the central government's cleanliness survey, the results of which were announced on Thursday. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/34i9Rdu

Supreme Court rejects advocate Prashant Bhushan’s plea for hearing on quantum of sentence by another bench

In yet another setback for noted lawyer Prashant Bhushan, the Supreme Court on Thursday refused his submission to defer the hearing on his sentence till his review petition against conviction for criminal contempt is filed and decided. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2EgMbLA

SC refuses Prashant Bhushan’s plea for hearing on quantum of sentence by another bench

Delhi Police constable shoots man dead in Rithala, arrested

A constable of the Delhi Police shot and killed a man with his service revolver in Rithala on Thursday morning. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2Qafq5u

28% population in Delhi exposed to coronavirus COVID-19, shows second sero survey

Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain on Wednesday said that 28.35% population in the nation capital has been exposed to coronavirus COVID-19 and has developed antibodies to fight the viral disease. Jain made the statement while giving details of the second serological survey or serosurvey in Delhi. It is to be noted that the second serological survey was conducted between August 1-7 and a total of 15,000 samples were collected. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3gbvPAT

Sunderban takes up beekeeping to stop tiger attacks, will sell honey online

In a unique initiative by West Bengal Forest Department, the Sunderban honey is now available on popular e-commerce site Amazon. Every bottle of honey purchased contributes to the conservation of Sunderban Tigers, saving life of honey collectors and providing livelihood to forest fringe villagers. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/327wDBX

BJP and AIADMK leaders trade barbs over Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations

With two days to go for Ganesh Chaturthi in Tamil Nadu, leaders of the national ruling party BJP and the state ruling party AIADMK have been trading barbs over a state government decision to curb public celebrations. The state government’s decision to permit opening of liquor shops in Chennai city (from August 18), while not permitting installing of Ganesha idols, taking them on processions, immersion rituals has irked the BJP. BJP leaders have questioned the Tamil Nadu government on their “manliness”, asking them to take a cue from the neighboring Karnataka government that has permitted the festival to be celebrated amid the Covid-19 pandemic. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2En84sl

With highest ever one-day spike of 69652 COVID-19 cases, India`s tally crosses 28-lakh

India's coronavirus cases breached the 28-lakh mark with the highest ever single-day spike of 69,652 fresh cases of infections. While the death toll rose to 53,866 with 977 fatalilties reported in the last 24 hours. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2E8OlNw

Bihar government`s interference in Sushant Singh Rajput`s case is an insult, says Shiv Sena

A day after the Supreme Court (SC) ordered CBI probe into the Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput death case, Shiv Sena on Thursday (August 20) slammed Bihar government in its mouthpiece ‘Saamana’ and supported Mumbai Police. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3kYv69T

Karnataka KCET Result 2020 to be released soon at kea.kar.nic.in, check all details here

Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) is expected to announce the results of the Karnataka Common Entrance Test 2020 on Thursday (August 20). It may be recalled that the date of release of KCET Results 2020 was informed by Karnataka Deputy CM but he did not mention the time in his tweet. Some reports claim that the results will be declared on August 21. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3l0GmCC

Heavy rain batters Punjab, Rajasthan, Delhi disrupting normal life; more rainfall expected

Several parts of the country received heavy rainfall on Wednesday causing waterlogging in many cities and more rains are expected. The India Meteorological Department has forecast intense rainfall over central parts of the country during the next five days. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/31cD3R1

30 injured as bus carrying 45 passengers overturns on Agra-Lucknow expressway

At least 30 people got injured after a bus carrying 45 passengers overturned on the Agra-Lucknow expressway in Uttar Pradesh on Thursday (August 20) morning. However, no casualty has been reported so far in this accident. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3283Ay3

National Recruitment Agency to be boon for youngsters, will boost transparency: PM Narendra Modi

Taking to micro-blogging site Twitter, he added that this will also be a big boost to transparency. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3gcMUue

9,742 new coronavirus COVID-19 cases take Andhra Pradesh`s total to 3.16 lakh

In the past 24 hours, the East Godavari district that is the worst-hit district across Andhra reported the most number of cases - 1,399. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3l0T7NN

Inclined Studio redefining photography through development to realization

The studio was established in 2015 and in the past 5 years, it has photographed more than 700 projects in the three disciplines as mentioned already. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2DXcVkv

One killed, two swept away in house collapse as rain, flood fury continues in Karnataka

Since August 1, at least 19 people have lost their lives and 63 head of cattle have died in rain and flood related incidents. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3kXQHzl

Terrorist killed in encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir`s Shopian district, operation on

The unidentified terrorist was killed in Molu Chitragam area of the district. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2CDW5Gq

National Recruitment Agency`s Common Eligibility Test to eradicate malpractices, reduce recruitment Cycle; Check all details

A common eligibility test would enable these candidates to appear once and apply to any or all of these recruitment agencies for the higher level of examination. This would indeed be a boon to all the candidates, from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2YeqKBW

Centre approves setting up National Recruitment Agency to conduct Common Eligibility Test for Railways, Bank, and SSC

Addressing a press conference, Union Minister Prakash Javadekar asserted that the step will benefit the job-seeking youth of the country. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2Yfbchn

Motivational guru walks away without delivering speech after spotting women sitting in front row

The incident happened on Sunday during the last day of Raj Medicon 2019 which was organised by The Indian Medical Association (IMA) and All Rajasthan In Service Doctors Association (ARISDA). from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2XcxIUJ

Tablighi Jamaat money laundering case: ED raids 19 places across 4 locations

The probe agency in searching at 7 locations in Delhi, 5 locations in Mumbai, 4 locations in Hyderabad and 3 places in Kerala. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2ElMmVC

Passenger bus hijacked in Agra by finance company employees found in Uttar Pradesh`s Etawah

A passenger bus, which was was hijacked by some employees of a finance firm in Uttar Pradesh's Agra on Wednesday (August 19) morning, was found in Etawah near a dhaba fter few hours. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/32k354n

Delhi Metro commuters to get smart cards with auto top up facility

In a good news for Delhi Metro commuters, they will soon get an opportunity to use a new type of Smart Card which comes with an Auto Top Up feature, which will allow the commuters to recharge it automatically at Automatic Fare Collection (AFC) gates of the Metro stations. An app named ‘Autope’ has been specially developed for this purpose. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2YhRLEC

Four arrested in Jammu and Kashmir`s Shopian, arms and ammunitions recovered

Security forces arrested four persons in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district on Wednesday (August 19) and have recovered four grenades and 100 rounds of AK-47 from their possession. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2EdhJ51

CHSE Odisha Class 12th Commerce result 2020 declared on chseodisha.nic.in, orissaresults.nic.in

The results for Council of Higher Secondary Education (CHSE), Odisha class 12 Commerce stream exam was announced on Wednesday (August 19) on CHSE's official websites - chseodisha.nic.in, orissaresults.nic.in. The result was announced by Odisha Education Minister Samir Ranjan Dash. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/31aKRD2

Over 64000 new COVID-19 cases reported in 24 hours, India`s tally climbs to 2767274

As many as 64,531 new coronavirus COVID-19 infections have been reported in the past 24 hours, India's tally mounts to 27,67,273 while the death toll climbed to 52,889 with 1,092 more fatalities on Wednesday, said the Health Ministry. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/31aK0C6

Decline in health condition of former President Pranab Mukherjee, says hospital

Army's Research and Referral Hospital in Delhi on Wednesday (August 19) said in an official statement that there has been a decline in the medical condition of former President Pranab Mukherjee as he has developed features of lung infection. The statement added that Mukherjee continues to be on ventilatory support and is currently being managed by a team of specialists. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3hfByqQ

Finance company employees hijack bus full of passengers in Uttar Pradesh`s Agra

In a shocking incident, a passenger bus was hijacked by some unidentified miscreants from New Southern Bypass in Uttar Pradesh's Agra on Wednesday (August 19) morning. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2Q5fEKT

Heavy rains lash Delhi-NCR, waterlogging disrupts traffic in several parts

Heavy rains lashed Delhi early Wednesday morning disrupting traffic and causing waterlogging in some parts of the city. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted more rains during the day. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/349pdAV

Bus with 34 passengers abducted by miscreants in Uttar Pradesh`s Agra, probe on

In a shocking incident, a passenger bus was abducted by some unidentified miscreants from New Southern Bypass in Uttar Pradesh's Agra on Wednesday (August 19) morning. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2DWmBvz

Massive fire breaks out at Noida Power Company Limited substation in Greater Noida

A fire broke out at a power substation of Noida Power Company Limited (NPCL) in Noida's Sector 148 on Wednesday (August 19, 2020). from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3aB23oh

Union Cabinet may discuss proposal to introduce Common Eligibility Test for recruitment to non-gazetted posts on August 19

The Union Cabinet may take up proposal to introduce Common Eligibility Test (CET) for recruitment to non-gazetted posts in governmnet and public sector banks on Wednesday (August 19, 2020). from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2E6KBMj

Cancer cases in India may rise to 15.7 lakh from 13.9 lakh in next five years: ICMR report

The number of cancer cases in India for the present year is estimated to be 13.9 lakh and it may increase to 15.7 lakh by 2025, according to a report released by the ICMR and the Bengaluru-based National Centre for Disease Informatics and Research. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3kX9o66

Jharkhand Health Minister Banna Gupta tests positive for coronavirus COVID-19

Jharkhand’s Health Minister Banna Gupta on Tuesday (August 18) said that he has tested positive for coronavirus COVID-19. Gupta took to Twitter to make the announcement and urged all who have come in contact with him in the past week to get themselves tested. The Congress leader also requested everyone to stay at home in order to remain safe from coronavirus. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3iOepMo

Nearly 11 lakh stranded Indians repatriated under Vande Bharat Mission: Centre

More than 10,98,000 Indians stranded in countries abroad due to coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic have been repatriated under the Vande Bharat Mission so far, the Ministry of Civil Aviation announced on Tuesday. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3aB0O8q

PM Narendra Modi to announce results of Swachh Survekshan 2020 on August 20

The Prime Minister will also be interacting with select beneficiaries, swachhagrahis, and SafaiKarmis under the Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban (SBM-U), from different parts of the country through video conference, according to the Prime Minister's Office (PMO). from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3h8oC5Z

Ashok Lavasa resigns as Election Commissioner, to join Asian Development Bank as vice-president

Lavasa, who would have retired as the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) in October 2022, would be the second election commissioner to step down from the poll panel before the completion of his term. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2DVd0VT

Man rapes, impregnates 15-yr-old cousin in Uttar Pradesh`s Bhadohi

The matter came to light after the girl was taken to a hospital as she was not feeling well. Doctors there revealed that the girl was seven months pregnant from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/326eeWl

Kreeri Baramullah encounter enters its second day; 2 terrorists killed, hunt on for one more

As per the security forces, one more terrorist is trapped in the cordon and the force is trying to get hold of him. A top CRPF official said “the forces resumed the operation in the morning as there can be one more terrorist hiding.” from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3aGyVfd

IPS officer Rakesh Asthana takes charge as the 27th Director-General of Border Security Force

Gujarat cadre IPS officer of 1984-batch Rakesh Asthana took charge as the 27th Director-General of Border Security Force (BSF) on Tuesday (August 18). The Centre had appointed Asthana as the new director-general of the BSF on Monday. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2Q3NUGE

Rhea Chakraborty never met Aaditya Thackeray, left Sushant Singh Rajput`s house on June 8 as his sister Meetu was to visit actor: Actress` lawyer

Rhea Chakraborty’s lawyer Satish Maneshinde has claimed that the actress left Sushant's home on June 8 at his request since his elder sister Meetu was to visit him. He added that ties between Rhea and Sushant's family were strained. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2Q8M6vP

Delhi airport likely to have COVID-19 testing facility for international arrivals

As per the Union health ministry, passengers arriving from abroad have to undergo seven days of institutional quarantine followed by seven days of home quarantine. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2CCIhw3

Uttar Pradesh Minister of State for Health Atul Garg tests positive for COVID-19

Garg requested that all those who came in contact with him recently to get tested for the disease. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2FAt3J1

Goa Governor Satya Pal Malik transferred to Meghalaya

Malik was appointed the Governor of Goa on October 25, 2019 and took the charge on November 3. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2E5Zu1o

Sanjay Raut issues clarification on `compounders know better than doctors` comment, says remark aimed at WHO

Raut is at the centre of a row after his reported comment that he 'never goes to a doctor as they know nothing (about their profession)'. "What does a doctor know. Whenever I need, I take medicines from a compounder," the Rajya Sabha MP had reportedly said. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3iUXmbP

FIR registered against TMC MLA Naresh Bauri for razing gates of Poush Mela Ground

An FIR has been registered against TMC MLA Naresh Bauri and other local TMC leaders for entering the Visva Bharati Campus and razing the gates of the Poush Mela Ground. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2EglaYI

Madras HC refuses to allow reopening of Vedanta`s Sterlite copper smelter plant in Thoothukudi

Madras High Court on Tuesday (August 18) refused to allow the reopening of Sterlite copper smelting plant and dismissed all the petitions. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/315Ru9u

Supreme Court dismisses plea to transfer PM CARES Fund to NDRF

Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed a petition seeking the transfer of money in PM CARES Funds to National Disaster Relief Fund. The SC said that fresh national disaster plan for coronavirus COVId-19 is not needed and observed that funds collected in PM CARES fund are meant for charitable trust. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/313AWyY

Union Home Minister Amit Shah admitted to AIIMS for chest infection treatment, condition stable

Union Home Minister Amit Shah was admitted to All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Delhi on Monday (August 17). Shah was admitted to hospital due to chest infection and his condition is stable. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3iW4c0N

With a spike of new 55,079 COVID-19 cases, India`s total tally crosses 27 lakh mark

The country`s COVID-19 count includes 6,73,166 active cases, 19,77,780 discharged/migrated patients. With 876 deaths, the toll due to the disease has risen to 51,797. The death toll had breached the 50-thousand mark on Monday, according to the Ministry. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3h7NMSq

Maharashtra`s Beed district shopkeepers to be tested to detect `super spreaders`

Beed district in Maharashtra is starting rapid antigen tests of shopkeepers, vegetable vendors, milk sellers and petrol pump employees from Tuesday to detect COVID-19 'super spreaders', an official said. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3h9SlLV

Witnesses in Sushant Singh Rajput`s case might get killed, claims actor`s relative

In a startling claim, Niraj Singh Babloo, BJP MLA & a relative of late Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput, on Tuesday (August 18) claimed that witnesses in Sushant's case are being threatened. He added that Mumbai Police is not even providing protection to the witnesses. Babloo expressed fear that the witnesses might get killed and demanded that they should be given police protection. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2Qf4bZz

One jawan martyred, two terrorists killed in encounter in Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla

The operation which began on Monday (August 17) was put on hold during the night. One terrorist was killed in the encounter on Monday that broke out in Kreeri village of Baramullah district of North Kashmir. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2CGvJDW

Indian hackers give befitting reply to Pakistan`s agenda on Ram temple, Kashmir; hack over 80 Pakistani websites

On August 15, when the country was celebrating the 74th anniversary of independence and Prime Minister Narendra Modi was warning Pakistan and China to not engage in anti-India activities, a group of Indian hackers were busy in giving a befitting reply to Pakistan's agenda on Ram temple and Kashmir. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3h5epHu

Prince of incompetence: BJP president JP Nadda hits back at Rahul Gandhi after his swipe at PM Cares Fund

In a scathing attack on former Congress president Rahul Gandhi over his "improbity" swipe at the PM CARES fund, BJP president JP Nadda on Monday (August 17) called the Gandhi scion "the prince of incompetence", dubbed him a "loser" and accused him of "spreading fake news". from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3g6xYOr

Biocon chairperson Kiran Mazumdar Shaw tests positive for coronavirus COVID-19

Biocon chairperson Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw on Monday (August 17) said that she has tested positive for coronavirus COVID-19. Mazumdar-Shaw said that she currently has mild symptoms of coronavirus. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2CBZRQP

1,043 inmates, 302 jail staff test coronavirus COVID-19 positive in Maharashtra prisons

As many as 1,043 prisoners and 302 jail staff tested positive for COVID-19 in prisons across Maharashtra so far, according to the State Prison Department. Six inmates have died of the virus while 818 inmates and 271 jail staff have recovered. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/31Wxbum

HRD Ministry is now officially Ministry Of Education after President Ram Nath Kovind`s assent

President Ram Nath Kovind on Monday (August 17) gave his nod to the change in name of the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) as Ministry of Education. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2Y9HOJf

Stringent action initiated against Bengaluru violence culprits under UAPA Act: Karnataka CM Yediyurappa

The Karnataka government has also decided to approach the High Court for the appointment of Claim Commissioner as per the Supreme Court order. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3ax7a91

One terrorist killed in encounter in Jammu and Kashmir`s Baramulla

A Jammu and Kashmir police official said on Monday (August 17) that one terrorist was killed in an ongoing encounter that broke after the terror attack between forces and terrorists in Kreeri village of Baramullah district of North Kashmir. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2PZiAsy

Bihar extends lockdown due to coronavirus till September 6

Bihar government on Monday (August 17) decided to extend the lockdown due to coronavirus in Bihar till September 6. The state home department issued a notification saying that the restrictions will remain in force in the state, imposing further restrictions will remain effective till September 6. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2FxkkY3

Top Facebook official receives death threats after allegations of favouring BJP

Amid the growing row over reports that Facebook allowed BJP leaders to use its platform to incite violence by sharing hate speeches and posts, a top Facebook official on Monday (August 17) said she has been receiving threats on Facebook and Twitter. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2Y6ztWP

Karnataka government contemplating to ban Social Democratic Party of India, Popular Front of India, says Home Minister Basavaraj Bommai

Karnataka Home Minister Basavaraj S. Bommai on Monday (August 17) said that the Karnataka government is contemplating banning Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) and Popular Front of India (PFI) for their alleged role in the riots which erupted in Bengaluru on August 11. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3kLDbih

Pakistan may deploy Chinese UAVs at LoC to create unrest in Jammu and Kashmir

Pakistan is planning to deploy medium-altitude long-endurance unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) at Line of Control (LoC) to create in Jammu and Kashmir, according to reports. Security agencies sources said that Pakistan has procured Cai Hong-4 (CH-4) UAV from China in big numbers in order to unleash mayhem in Kashmir valley. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3g5eLfS

Fusion Health Care launches COVID-19 drug Favipiravir and an immunity booster

The company has recently launched an Immunity Booster product under the brand name D`FEND. It consists of Vitamin C 1000 mg plus Zinc 10 mg, available in sugar-free orange flavour, in a tube of 20 effervescent tablets. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/31ZLHBr

HAL-developed Dhruv helicopter being used to clean Mauritius oil spill

HAL Dhruv is a utility helicopter designed and developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). A total of 228 Dhruv Helicopters have been produced by March 2017 including 216 for the Indian Armed Forces. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3kSauQI

SC dismisses plea seeking postponement of National Eligibility cum Entrance Test and Joint Entrance Examination

Supreme Court (SC) on Monday (August 17) dismissed a plea seeking the postponement of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) and Joint Entrance Examination (JEE), scheduled to be held in September 2020. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3h2d5VO

Bihar MLA Shyam Rajak resigns from JDU, says can`t stay where social justice is stripped

It is to be noted that JDU President Vasistha Narayan Singh on Sunday confirmed that cabinet minister Shyam Rajak was expelled from JDU. Vasistha said the decision was taken by the party due to Rajak's anti-party activity. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2Y8baHO

Top Facebook official receives death threats for `favouring` BJP, files complaint

Former President Pranab Mukherjee remains critical, vital and clinical parameters stable, says hospital

Army's Research and Referral Hospital in Delhi on Monday (August 17) said in an official statement that the condition of former President Pranab Mukherjee continues to be critical. The statement added that the former President's vital and clinical parameters are stable but he is on ventilatory support and is being closely monitored. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3fXi88M

2 jawans, one cop martyred as terrorists attack CRPF, police team in Jammu and Kashmir`s Baramulla