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…

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…

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 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…

Saudi Arabia looking at India for food security: Ausaf Saeed

Hyderabad (IANS) Saudi Arabia is looking at India as a dependent partner for its food security the same way as India depends on the Saudi Kingdom to fulfill its demand for crude oil and LPG, says India's ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Dr Ausaf Saeed.

Auto-rickshaws, shopping malls, domestic flights to start in Lockdown 4.0

New Delhi (IANS) As the nationwide Lockdown4.0 is set to begin from Monday with different specifications, it is expected that movement of auto-rickshaws, opening of shopping malls and starting of domestic flights could be on the cards allowing some…

Give money directly to people, rework eco package: Rahul

New Delhi (IANS) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has said that the financial package announced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman should be re-worked and money should be put directly in the pockets of the people and the government should not worry…

Terror hideout busted, LeT man arrested in Kashmir

Srinagar (IANS) An Over-Ground Worker (OGW) affiliated to terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) was arrested on Saturday as security forces busted a terror hideout in Budgam district of Jammu and Kashmir and recovered arms and ammunition from his possession.

23 migrants killed, 20 injured in UP mishap

Aurraiyya (UP) (IANS) In a gruesome incident, 23 migrant workers were killed and 20 seriously injured in a collision between the mini-truck and a trolley in Aurraiyya district, early on Saturday morning.

The incident took place on the national…

From bees to cold-chains, FM attempts to revive farm sector

New Delhi (IANS) Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday came out with a slew of fiscal measures along with regulatory reforms to revive the agriculture and allied sectors under the mega Rs 20 lakh crore economic package for the 'Self-reliant…