Issue of US visas in India being speeded up, says Ambassador Garcetti
New Delhi, Nov 20 - The US is accelerating the pace of issuing visas in India with more staff joining its Hyderabad consulate and new consulates to open up in Bengaluru and Ahmedabad soon, Washington's Ambassador to New Delhi Eric Garcetti said here
PM Modi dials Uttarakhand CM Dhami to enquire about relief and rescue operation at Silkyara tunnel
Dehradun, Nov 20 - Even as hectic efforts are on to rescue the 41 trapped workers inside the Silkyara tunnel in Uttarakhand, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday spoke to Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami to enquire about the relief and rescue
Delhi HC mandates private schools to implement pay commission recommendations for staff
New Delhi, Nov 20 - The Delhi High Court has said that private schools must adhere to the recommendations of the sixth and seventh Central Pay Commissions (CPC) and ensure the payment of mandated salaries and benefits to their teaching and non-teaching employees.
‘On the most important day… they played better cricket’: Sachin congratulates Aus for sixth ODI WC title
New Delhi, Nov 20 - Sachin Tendulkar, the cricket legend, extended his congratulations to Australia for securing their sixth ODI World Cup victory and also conveyed a heartfelt message to the Indian team, praising their relentless efforts in the tournament.
Cattle smuggler held after encounter in UP’s Mirzapur
Mirzapur (UP), Nov 20 - A notorious cattle smuggler, Ajit Paswan, was arrested after he suffered bullet injuries during an exchange of fire with police personnel in Mirzapur district.
BJP will probe all scams in Telangana: Kishan Reddy
Hyderabad, Nov 20 - Telangana BJP president G. Kishan Reddy has reiterated that if his party is voted to power in the state, it will order a judicial probe into all corruption scandals by the BRS government.
Study shows Covid-related loss of taste & smell improves in 3 yrs
London, Nov 20 - People with impairment in sense of taste and smell are likely to see improvement three years after a Covid-19 infection, suggested a study.
Inter-state traffic diversions in Ayodhya for upcoming mela
Lucknow, Nov 20 - The Uttar Pradesh Traffic Police has announced inter-state traffic diversion routes for the upcoming Kartik Mela and Parikrama.
Bengal BJP approaches HC after permission denied for mega rally
Kolkata, Nov 20 - `The BJP's West Bengal unit on Monday approached the Calcutta High Court after the city police denied permission to the party to stage a mega rally on November 29, which was supposed to be attended by Union Home Amit
At minus 0.8 degrees, J&K’s Srinagar records season’s coldest night
Srinagar, Nov 20 - At minus 0.8 degrees Celsius, J&K’s Srinagar city recorded the coldest night of the season so far, said officials on Monday.=
Thackeray to unveil first photo exhibit on top heart surgeon Dr Ramakanta Panda’s ‘wild-side’
Mumbai, Nov 20 - The country's top heart surgeon Dr Ramakanta Panda will showcase 100 of his best wildlife photos at his first-ever solo exhibition – 'Heartbeats' - which opens here on Tuesday.
Amitabh Bachchan retrospective set at France’s 3 Continents festival
Mumbai, Nov 20 - A nine-film retrospective of Indian cinema acting legend Amitabh Bachchan is set for the Festival des 3 Continents in Nantes, France.
Kerala govt official faces suspension for conducting prayer in office
Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 20 - A child development officer in Kerala's Thrissur was suspended on Monday after a probe found him guilty of conducting a prayer at the workplace to remove "negative energy".
Delhi: Man hit with pistol butt, fired at; accused at large
New Delhi, Nov 20 - A 23-year-old man sustained injuries after two men fired at him and hit him with a pistol butt here, an official said on Monday.
HCs, session courts can grant bail despite FIR in different state, says SC
New Delhi, Nov 20 - The Supreme Court on Monday pronounced a judgement that the High Courts and Sessions Courts can give transit anticipatory bail to the accused even if the FIR is registered in a different state.
What was Gov. doing for three years: SC questions TN Governor over delay in clearing Bills
New Delhi, Nov 20 - The Supreme Court on Monday raised questions over the delay by Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi in giving assent to the Bills passed by the state legislature.
K’taka govt to set up fact checking units for preventing false news propaganda
Bengaluru, Nov 20 - The Karnataka government has decided to set up fact checking units to counter false news and information propaganda, state Minister Priyank Kharge announced on Monday.
‘Kal dil toota, aaj shareer’, says Vicky Kaushal as he drops leg workout video
Mumbai, Nov 20 - Actor Vicky Kaushal on Monday gave fitness goals by dropping a video of himself doing leg workouts, and also shared how his heart was broken by India’s defeat at the World Cup final match against Australia.
MRPS extends support to BJP in Telangana polls
Hyderabad, Nov 20 - Madiga Reservation Porata Samithi (MRPS) has announced its support to BJP in Telangana Assembly elections.
Men’s ODI WC: Rohit, Kohli, Shami, Rahul, Jadeja, Bumrah included in Team of the Tournament
New Delhi, Nov 20 - India skipper Rohit Sharma, talismanic batter Virat Kohli, wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul, spin all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, fast-bowlers Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami have been included in the 2023 Men's ODI World Cup team of the tournament.