Govt advocates homemade face-masks for personal hygiene

New Delhi (IANS) In an advisory, the Union Health Ministry, here on Saturday, suggested use of homemade masks for the people living in densely-populated areas for protecting self as well as others in the community.

"Certain countries have claimed…

Modi dials Trump, talks of Indo-US joint war on Corona

New Delhi (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday spoke to the US President about mounting a joint effort in dealing with the coronavirus outbreak.

PM Modi took to Twitter to announce, "Had an extensive telephone conversation with President…

NAFED unlocks warehouses to boost food supply chains in country

New Delhi (IANS) With 10 more days to go for a countrywide lockdown, the government is gradually opening the grain markets to ensure that the food supply chain is not affected while the state of virtual curfew.

India's biggest cooperative…

Global body of jurists file complaint against China

New Delhi (IANS) The London-based International Council of Jurists and All India Bar Association have filed a complaint against China in the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for committing grave offences against humanity by unleashing COVID-19…

More relief for taxpayers, no TDS on interest income till June 30

New Delhi (IANS) In yet another relief to taxpayers, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has extended the validity of forms 15G and 15H by three months to June 30, 2020 and prevent banks from deducting TDS on interest income of individuals.

In 'cruelest irony' China profits from pandemic its sparked

New York (IANS) In the "cruelest irony" China ,that has blasted the world with 1 million coronavirus cases, now stands to gain from the fallout, exporting equipment and supplies needed to fight the pandemic, according to a US leader.

"It is…

Civil servants' job reserved for J&K residents

New Delhi (IANS) In a historic decision by changing Jammu and Kashmir domicile rules, the Centre on Friday issued an order declaring that all civil servant jobs in the newly created Union Territory will be reserved for its residents.

The Ministry…

3 militants killed in ongoing Kashmir gunfight

Srinagar (IANS) Three militants have been killed in an ongoing gunfight with the security forces on Saturday in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district.

Police sources said following specific intelligence inputs about the presence of a group…

Nearly 70 shops gutted in mega fire in Ramgarh

Ramgarh: In a major fire that took place at the daily market located in the middle of the town nearly 70 shops were gutted resulting in losses worth nearly Rs 80 lakhs.

CEO of Ramgarh Cantonment Area Sapan Kumar said that around 4.30 pm he…

Reduced trading hours for currency, debt markets amid COVID-19

Mumbai (IANS) In a major move, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday reduced the trading hours for foreign exchange and bond markets by around four hours, with an aim to thwart risks and impact on liquidity amid reduced staff and logistical support.