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Trade union members shout slogans during a protest rally organised in support of a nationwide strike called by the ten trade unions over various issues. (Photo: PTI)

Trade unions call for nationwide protest on Wed against privatisation

The unions said that the budget presented by the Finance Minister is full of rhetoric and far away from the ground...

2 Feb 2021 5:48 PM IST

Myanmar soldiers stand guard on a road in Naypyitaw, Myanmar, Tuesday, February. 2, 2021. Hundreds of members of Myanmars Parliament remained confined inside their government housing in the countrys capital on Tuesdayi. (AP)

Myanmar generals tighten grip on power as U.S. threatens sanctions

The crisis in Myanmar is one of the first major tests of Biden's pledge to collaborate more with allies on international...

2 Feb 2021 12:24 PM IST

In the face of an unprecedented crisis, Panjabi said he was humbled by the challenges the US the world faced to build back better. (Image credit: Twitter/@rajpanjabi)

Indian-origin doctor is global coordinator for US President's Malaria...

Director-General of the World Health Organization Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus congratulated Panjabi on his appointment

2 Feb 2021 11:20 AM IST

The incident occurred on Sunday at Bhanbora PHC (Primary Health Centre) in Kapsikopri village when the National Pulse Polio vaccination drive for children aged 1-5 years was underway, the official said. (Representational Image: PTI)

12 kids given hand sanitiser drops instead of polio dose in...

The affected children, aged below 5, were admitted to a government hospital, where their condition is stated to be...

2 Feb 2021 11:05 AM IST

A farmer during the ongoing protest against the new farm laws at Singhu border, in New Delhi on January 31, 2021. (PTI/Ravi Choudhary)

Protesting farmers announce 3-hour nationwide roadblock on February 6

Union leaders told a press conference that they will block the roads between 12 pm to 3 pm on February 6

2 Feb 2021 10:44 AM IST

From the top-10 list, only Reliance Industries Limited, Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) and HDFC ended the week with gains. (PTI Photo)

RBI appoints external firm to audit HDFC Bank's IT infra in view of...

Last month, HDFC Bank had submitted a detailed plan of action to the RBI to address repeated service disruption issues...

2 Feb 2021 10:37 AM IST

Policemen stand guard as a Nepalese Civil society activist holds a placard reacting to the developments in Myanmar during a protest in Kathmandu, Nepal, Monday, February 1, 2021. (AP/Niranjan Shrestha)

AA Edit | Myanmar back to square one

The reason given for the transfer of power is voter fraud in the elections held last November, which must be the weakest...

2 Feb 2021 8:17 AM IST

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman speaks during the post-budget press conference, at National Media Centre in New Delhi, Monday, February. 1, 2021. (PTI/Arun Sharma)

AA Edit | Budget's thrust is good, now government must deliver

Despite the misses, the intent and direction of the Budget are good, and the government must work on delivering on its...

2 Feb 2021 7:36 AM IST

President Ram Nath Kovind with Uniond Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, (Image source: PTI)

Poll-bound states get big allocations

Budget for economic corridors and fisheries too announced

2 Feb 2021 4:15 AM IST

Deputy Chief Electoral Officer, Amitjyoti BhattacharjI (Image source: Facebook)

3 officers in Bengal CEO's office transferred ahead of assembly polls

It is still not clear where the three officers were transferred or who will replace them

1 Feb 2021 7:58 PM IST

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Editors Guild demands immediate release of scribe arrested at Singhu...

Delhi Police restore circumstances in which the media can report without fear or favour

1 Feb 2021 7:14 PM IST

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IMA begins hunger strike over govt's move allowing Ayurveda doctors to...

The IMA also said it will release awareness posters and banners across the country

1 Feb 2021 6:04 PM IST