Two civilians injured in cross border shelling in J-K

Two civilians injured in cross border shelling in J-K

Srinagar: Two civilians were injured in cross border shelling in Manjakote sector of Rajouri district. Station House Officer Manjkote, Manzoor Kohli told that two civilians were injured after Pakistan violated ceasefire by shelling in Manjkote sector. He identified the injured persons as Mohammad Rafiq, son of Ali Hayder Khan, and Sania Shabir, the 13-year-old daughter of […]

‘Was scared to bowl him doosra’ – Saqlain Mushtaq recalls dismissing Sachin Tendulkar in 1999 Chennai Test

‘Was scared to bowl him doosra’ – Saqlain Mushtaq recalls dismissing Sachin Tendulkar in 1999 Chennai Test

The 1999 Chennai Test between India and Pakistan saw one of the most exciting battles between the two arch-rivals in the longest format. India, chasing a target of 271, were reeling at 81/5 when Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar got a partnership going with wicketkeeper-batsman Nayan Mongia. While Mongia was dismissed for 52, with India going […]

Coronavirus Global Updates, 15 April: IMF says 100 countries seek pandemic aid; South Korea holds polls

Coronavirus Global Updates, 15 April: IMF says 100 countries seek pandemic aid; South Korea holds polls

Confirmed coronavirus infections worldwide have neared 2 million, with more than 1.2 lakh deaths. The United States, with 25,000 deaths, has reported the maximum number of casualties. This is followed by Italy (21,067) and Spain (18.056). The total number of infections is also highest in the US at 608,458 followed by Spain (173,060), Italy (162,488), Germany (132,210) […]

Vice President holds meeting with HRD Minister over academic calendar

Vice President holds meeting with HRD Minister over academic calendar

Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on Tuesday had a meeting with Union Human Resource Development Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ and discussed the academic calendar of educational institutes in the backdrop of COVID-19 crisis. “The Vice President, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu had a meeting with Union HRD Minister, Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ at Upa-Rashtrapati Bhawan today […]

India’s poorest states carry a ‘triple’ burden. Won’t survive a full-blown Covid-19 onslaught

India’s poorest states carry a ‘triple’ burden. Won’t survive a full-blown Covid-19 onslaught

If the SARS-CoV2 virus spreads deeper into the country, India’s poorest states face a potential triple burden of disease in the face of Covid-19, data from states on disease and death shows. States like Bihar not only have the poorest health infrastructure and a high level of communicable and respiratory diseases, but their populations also […]

Army doctor who visited quarantine centres in Delhi, Manesar tests positive for coronavirus

Army doctor who visited quarantine centres in Delhi, Manesar tests positive for coronavirus

New Delhi: An Army doctor, involved in the force’s operation against the Covid-19 pandemic, has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, while a colleague of his, who was exhibiting symptoms, has tested negative. Army sources told ThePrint that the doctor, a lieutenant colonel-rank officer, had not travelled abroad, but was a visitor to quarantine centres being […]

Don’t try heading home, will provide facilities here: Kejriwal to migrants

Don’t try heading home, will provide facilities here: Kejriwal to migrants

Hours after Mumbai witnessed a protest by migrant workers demanding arrangements to go home, the Delhi government swung into action, with Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and the city’s transport head urging people to not fall for rumours on availability of buses at the city’s exit points. Kejriwal issued a short video message, in which he requested migrants from Uttar […]

Coronavirus: Kerala’s new cases of infection still in single-digits, 211 recover so far

Coronavirus: Kerala’s new cases of infection still in single-digits, 211 recover so far

For the third consecutive day, new cases of novel coronavirus infection in Kerala remained in single digits, a possible indication that the health department’s sustained contact tracing measures and testing protocol is finding effect. The state reported eight new cases of infection Tuesday, five of which were due to travel history from Dubai and the remaining through […]

‘Not a king’: Trump gets pushback for total authority claim

‘Not a king’: Trump gets pushback for total authority claim

US President Donald Trump has claimed he has “total” authority to decide how and when to reopen the economy after weeks of strict physical-distancing guidelines aimed at fighting the novel coronavirus. But governors from both parties were quick to push back, noting they have primary responsibility for ensuring public safety in their states and would […]