In light on the Covid-19 pandemic, Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment, Thawar Chand Gehlot, will virtually launch a toll-free mental health rehabilitation helpline number ‘Kiran’ on August 27. The helpline (1800-599-0019), developed by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment along with its partners, will offer mental health rehabilitation services and aims to […]
Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday said that BRICS Games 2021 is being planned and may be aligned with the Khelo India Games schedule in India. “BRICS Games 2021 will be held during same time and at same venues as of Khelo India Games 2021 so that our players from various parts of the […]
Even though India is facing a tensed situation with China and Pakistan on its borders, its armed forces will carry out drills with these countries’ militaries next month in a strategic command-post exercise. India is sending a tri-services contingent of around 200 personnel to Southern Russia in September to participate in a multi-lateral exercise Kavkaz-2020, […]
With an aim to strengthen the school education system, the state Education Department, under the leadership of Education Minister Vijay Inder Singla and Education Secretary Krishan Kumar, will conduct the Punjab Achievement Survey (PAS) on Monday. Punjab is the first state to hold this test. Around 26 lakh students from classes 1 to12 studying […]
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) began its second day of investigation in the Sushant Singh Rajput death case in Mumbai on Saturday. A team of CBI officials along with forensic experts reached the actor’s house in Bandra along with his cook Neeraj Singh and roommate Siddharth Pithani at 2.30pm to reconstruct the crime scene. […]
Two days after the Supreme Court (SC) asked Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to take over Sushant Singh Rajput’s case, the agency began its probe on Friday by questioning a former staff of the actor and collected relevant documents from Mumbai Police. A special investigation team (SIT) of the CBI, which is being lead by […]
The Supreme Court (SC) on Thursday gave activist-lawyer Prashant Bhushan two to three days to reconsider his “defiant statement” refusing to apologise for his tweets. Bhushan, who intends to file a review plea against his contempt, said he would consult his lawyers and think over the apex court’s suggestion. Earlier in the day, the SC […]
Mauritian authorities on Tuesday arrested the Indian captain of Japanese ship that wrecked off the island nation’s coast, causing an oil spill in one of the world’s most pristine maritime environments. The MV Wakashio ran aground on a coral reef on July 25 and began oozing oil more than a week later, spilling more than […]
Ex-president Pranab Mukherjee’s health has worsened after signs of a lung infection, a Delhi hospital said on Wednesday. Mukherjee, who had tested positive for coronavirus, has been admitted since last week for a surgery to remove a clot in his brain. “There has been a decline in the medical condition of Hon’ble Shri Pranab Mukherjee […]
Decorated wrestler Vinesh Phogat and India’s opening batsman Rohit Sharma are among the four players recommended on Tuesday for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award. Table tennis player Manika Batra and 2016 Paralympic gold medallist Mariyappan Thangavelu have also been recommended for the prestigious award. “Rohit Sharma, Vinesh Phogat, Manika Batra and Mariyappan Thangavelu have […]