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Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. PTI photo

Rahul targets govt saying 2 crore jobs lost in last four months

The news report cited by Gandhi claimed that around 1.89 crore jobs were lost due to the coronavirus pandemic

19 Aug 2020 12:58 PM IST

Former president Pranab Mukherjee has been admitted to the Armys R&R hospital in New Delhi.

Ex-President Pranab Mukherjee's health condition declines, develops...

The 84-year-old former president continues to be on ventilatory support

19 Aug 2020 12:54 PM IST

SC dismisses plea against Justice (retd) B S Chauhan led panel in Vikas Dubey encounter case. (PTI Photo)

SC rejects plea against Justice BS Chauhan-led panel to probe Vikas...

A bench headed by Chief Justice S A Bobde said that there were enough safeguards to ensure fair inquiry by the judicial...

19 Aug 2020 12:40 PM IST

The Centre Wednesday informed the Supreme Court that it has accepted the Bihar governments recommendation for CBI investigation into the death of actor Sushant Singh Rajput. (PTI Photo)

After Supreme Court verdict, CBI to investigate Sushant Singh Rajput...

The Maharashtra government had argued that Bihar completely lacks jurisdiction in the matter.

19 Aug 2020 12:30 PM IST

Shashi Tharoor is respected across the board for his views, articulation, and commitment to the values of India

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor gives breach of privilege notice against...

Tharoor said Dubey accused him of championing his political party's "agenda without authorisation by the Committee and...

19 Aug 2020 12:00 PM IST

HC asks govt about system to ensure hospitals dont overcharge. (PTI Photo)

Bombay High Court asks govt about system to regulate COVID treatment...

During hearing of the petition, Mangade told the court that there is no mechanism in place and that flying squads were...

19 Aug 2020 11:45 AM IST

Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut. (PTI Photo)

Sanjay Raut issues clarification on his compounder comment, says...

Last week, Raut had said that he prefers consulting compounders as they are more knowledgeable than the doctors

19 Aug 2020 10:57 AM IST

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina

Foreign secretary meets Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina in bid to counter...

Shringla's meeting with Sheikh Hasina was significant since the Bangladesh Prime Minister has not met anyone from abroad...

19 Aug 2020 10:09 AM IST

The six vessels gathered to train together and promote maritime cooperation throughout a free and open Indo-Pacific, the Navy said in a statement. (Photo: Twitter I Indian Navy)

Amid tensions with China, Indian Navy kickstarts three-day Naval...

The Naval Commanders' Conference is the apex level forum for interaction between commanders.

19 Aug 2020 9:14 AM IST

Union minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Tuesday said around 3.65 crore jobs would be generated in the construction of houses sanctioned under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana. (PTI Photo)

India negotiating with 13 more countries on creating air travel...

Scheduled international passenger flights remain suspended in India since March 23 due to the pandemic.

19 Aug 2020 8:54 AM IST

Migrants queue up for thermal screening on their arrival at Amethi railway station from Gujarat by a special train, during ongoing COVID-19 lockdown, in Amethi. PTI Photo

Ticket price hike to control crowds at stations; Rail ministry...

This decision will be reviewed post the pandemic, a railway official said.

18 Aug 2020 7:36 PM IST

Anti-Sterlite protests in Tuticorin forced police to open fire, killing 13 people.

Political parties hail verdict as Madras High Court rejects plea to...

In its arguments during the hearing, Vedanta had claimed the closure order was nothing but 'naked discrimination'...

18 Aug 2020 6:56 PM IST