India among 58 nations questioning WHO on COVID-19 response

New Delhi (IANS) India is among 58 nations, including 27 European Union members, who have moved a draft resolution demanding evaluation of the World Health Organisation (WHO)'s response towards the novel coronavirus pandemic.

The European…

Cyclone alert for West Bengal, Bangladesh coasts

New Delhi (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday issued a cyclone alert for West Bengal and Bangladesh coasts after Cyclone Amphan intensified over the Bay of Bengal.

A deep depression in the ocean had intensified into the…

Migrant workers' plight a human tragedy: Madras High Court

Chennai (IANS) The Madras High Court on Saturday termed the plight of the migrant workers as shown in the media as a "human tragedy", saying "one cannot control his/her tears" on seeing that.

The court also queried the Central government on…

Cyclone 'Amphan' intensifies into severe storm

New Delhi (IANS) The India Meteorological Department on Sunday said that Cyclonic Storm Amphan in Bay of Bengal has intensified into a Severe Cyclonic Storm and will cross West Bengal and Bangladesh's Sagar and Hatiya island on May 20.

"The…

Govt to launch 'PM eVIDYA' for access to digital education

New Delhi (IANS) Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday said that 'PM eVIDYA' programme for multi-mode access to digital education will be launched immediately and that 100 universities will be permitted to start online courses…

Centre to allocate Rs 40,000 crores more for MGNREGS

New Delhi (IANS) The Centre has decided to allocate an additional Rs 40,000 crore for the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS).

In the Union Budget 2020-21, the government had allocated Rs 61,500 crore for MGNREGS,…

Hindus in Pak protest against forcible conversions by Tablighi Jamaat

New Delhi/Islamabad (IANS) In yet another case of religious persecution of minorities in Pakistan, Hindus in Sindh province have alleged that the Islamic proselytising group, Tablighi Jamaat tortured them, demolished their houses and also abducted…

Violations of airspace by Chinese choppers in Himachal

Shimla (IANS) Chinese helicopters violated Indian airspace twice in Himachal Pradesh last month, officials revealed on Sunday.

The intrusions were taken up with the central authorities appropriately by the state government, an official told…

Pak backing plan for another 9/11-type attack: Ex-Afghan spy chief

New Delhi/Islamabad (IANS) Afghanistan's former spy chief has warned that the Pakistan-backed Haqqani network (HQN) is helping banned Islamist terror group al-Qaeda to plan another 9/11-style terror attack against the West.

In a series…

Govt extends nationwide lockdown by two more weeks

New Delhi (IANS) The Centre on Sunday extended the nationwide coronavirus lockdown by two more weeks from May 18 while easing curbs in areas with limited virus infection to boost the economy.

The nationwide lockdown 4.0 will end on May 31,…