EU agrees ‘safe’ travel list, excluding United States
BRUSSELS: The European Union has excluded the United States from its initial "safe list" of countries from which the bloc…
8 core markets’ output agreements 23.4%in May
During April-May 2020-21, the sectors output dipped by 30% as compared to 4.5% in the same period previous year. File…
‘No doubt’ India was behind Karachi stock exchange attack, says Imran Khan
Reuters ISLAMABAD, June 30, 2020 17:45 IST Updated: June 30, 2020 18:24 IST Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan. File |…
PM extends totally free foodgrains plan till November
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the national during Unlock 1.0, in New Delhi on June 30, 2020. | Photo Credit:…
China reveals issue over India’s ban on 59 Chinese apps
China on Tuesday said it was “seriously concerned” by India’s move to block 59 Chinese apps, which it described as…
Infiltration foiled in Kupwara: Army
Soldiers during a cordon search operation at Kupwara. File | Photo Credit: Nissar Ahmad Two militants killed in south Kashmir's…
BJP talks of ‘Make in India’ however purchases from China, states Rahul Gandhi
Former Congress chief Rahul Gandhi. File | Photo Credit: AP BJP talks of ‘Make in India’ but buys from China,…
How ban on Chinese apps brings a chance for Indian start-ups
The government of India’s decision to ban 59 Chinese apps has stirred quite a reaction from various quarters. Popular apps…
Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana: All you require to know
NEW DELHI: To overcome the economic impact of coronavirus-induced lockdown on the poor, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, soon after the…
80 crore people to get free foodgrains for 5 more months as PM Modi extends free ration scheme
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced extension of the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY), a…
PM Narendra Modi’s speech: Bottom line
80 crore people to get free foodgrains for 5 more months as PM Modi extends free ration schemePrime Minister Narendra…
Coronavirus vaccine update: Bharat Biotech’s starts clinical trials, Chinese vaccine Sinovac wins military approval and more updates about COVID-19
TIMESOFINDIA.COM | Last updated on - Jun 30, 2020, 15:28 ISTclose01/11Bharat Biotech's starts clinical trials and more updates about COVID-19Six…
‘Demographic genocide’: China cuts Uighur births with IUDs, abortion, sterilization
In this file photo, Uighur children play outdoors in Hotan, in western China's Xinjiang region.BEIJING: The Chinese government is taking…
Ladakh standoff | Corps Commanders talks begin in Chushul
Maxar WorldView-3 satellite image shows close up view patrol point 14 in eastern Ladakh sector of Galwan Valley on June…
COVID-19: No constraint on inter-State and intra-State movement of individuals and items, reiterates standards
Police personnel managing traffic at the Wadapally checkpost. | Photo Credit: Singam Venkataramana Local authorities could impose restrictions based on…
TikTok states it hasn’t shared info on Indian users to any foreign govt, including China
Hours after the Indian government banned TikTok in the country, the video sharing application has said that it has been…
Coronavirus India lockdown Day 98 updates | Delhi govt. to set up plasma bank
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) late on Monday announced fresh guidelines for Unlock 2. The restrictions will, however, be…
Two dead, 4 fall sick after gas leak at Vizag pharma company
District collector V. Vinay Chand with police officals at the gas leak site at Sainor Life Sciences Pharma Company at…
Traders’ death: Sattankulam cops moved en masse
A section of District Court lawyers, staging a demonstration against the alleged custodial deaths of P.Jayaraj and his son J.Benicks…
Aamir Khan validates his personnel has actually evaluated favorable for Covid-19; takes his mom for test, ‘Please hope t
Aamir Khan confirms his staff has tested positive for Covid-19; takes his mother for test, "Please pray that she is…
BJP promotes Make in India, but buys from China: Rahul
Rahul Gandhi (File photo)NEW DELHI: Amid the growing demand to boycott Chinese products in the wake of India-China stand-off, former…
Joe Biden names Indian-American expert as digital chief of staff
Democratic presidential nominee and former US vice president Joe Biden. (Reuters)WASHINGTON: Indian-American Medha Raj has been named by Democratic presidential…
Ladakh face-off: LAC satellite images show helipad expansion by China
NEW DELHI: At a time when escalated border tensions near Ladakh have led to build-up by defence forces of India…
Many US states reverse openings, require masks amid coronavirus resurgence
PHOENIX: Arizona's Republican governor shut down bars, movie theaters, gyms and water parks Monday and leaders in several states ordered…
Govt may certify import of ACs, Televisions to examine shipments
NEW DELHI: The government is looking to license the import of 10-12 items, including air conditioners and several of its…
Maharashta, Tamil Nadu extend lockdown till July 31
Traffic policemen in Chennai (TOI photo)Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu governments on Monday extended the lockdown till July 31 to stop…
Coronavirus live updates: PM Modi to address nation at 4pm today
TIMES OF INDIATHE TIMES OF INDIA | Jun 30, 2020, 07:16:39 ISTWith over 18,000 cases reported on Monday, India’s Covid-19…
India-China standoff live updates: LAC satellite images show helipad expansion by China
TIMES OF INDIATHE TIMES OF INDIA | Jun 30, 2020, 06:48:43 ISTIndia and China will hold another round of military…
Key Covid-19 drugs to be hit by customs checks at ports
Reuters file image of Remdesivir used for representationMUMBAI/NEW DELHI: Import consignments of crucial raw materials stuck at ports and airports…
Unlock 2.0: Pace of unlocking slows as new cases rise rapidly
Delhi police personnel check vehicles at Vijay Chowk (ANI photo)NEW DELHI: In an indication that the Covid situation remains serious,…
Sharp Covid spike in south; 18,800+ new cases on Monday
Residents wait to give their sample at a Covid-19 testing centre in Chennai (AFP photo)NEW DELHI: New Covid-19 cases dipped…
K. K. Venugopal reappointed Attorney general of the United States for one year
The 15th Attorney General of India K K Venugopal. | Photo Credit: R V Moorthy Mr. Venugopal, a leading lawyer…
Mindful, however firm: on India-China stand-off
June 30, 2020 00:02 IST Updated: June 30, 2020 00:29 IST June 30, 2020 00:02 IST Updated: June 30, 2020…
Legitimate concern: on law and order in Nagaland
A final Naga peace accord is key to maintenance of law and order in the State By writing a strong…
Tamil Nadu extends lockdown till July 31, relaxes constraints in many districts
The Tamil Nadu government on Monday extended the COVID-19 lockdown across the State by another month till July 31.The “complete…
Coronavirus | MHA unveils rules for Unlock 2
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) late on Monday announced fresh guidelines for Unlock 2. The restrictions will, however, be…
DCGI nod for Covaxin human trials
Indigenous vaccine trials start in July Bharat Biotech gained an edge in the race among a few entities in the…
Analysis: Does Geelani’s resignation mark subsiding of separatism?
Syed Ali Geelani, who once contested polls, called for their boycott after 1990s. File photo: PTI Syed Ali Geelani’s resignation…
Govt prohibits 59 apps consisting of China-based TikTok, WeChat
The Government of India on Monday banned 59 applications, most of them popular Chinese applications such as TikTok, Shareit, Mi…
Coronavirus | Govt. ramps up testing, 11 more labs inducted
An RT-PCR laboratory for testing samples of COVID-19, in Ernakulam. File | Photo Credit: Thulasi Kakkat ICMR issues guideline on…
Hyderabad business establishes India’s very first DCGI-approved vaccine prospect, gets nod for human trials
NEW DELHI: Hyderabad vaccine major Bharat Biotech on Monday announced that its COVAXIN has become the country’s first Covid vaccine…
TikTok, SHAREit, WeChat, UC Browser and 55 other apps banned by government
NEW DELHI: The government has decided to block 59 smartphone apps in India. These include popular apps like TikTok, SHAREit,…
Centre bans 59 mobile apps including Tik Tok, UC Browser, others
NEW DELHI: The government on Monday banned as many as 59 mobile apps, most of them Chinese, including popular ones…
Trump accused of backing white power amid racial tensions in US
WASHINGTON: The video of a white couple in St Louis, Missouri, brandishing an AR-15 semi-automatic rifle and a handgun at…
Supreme Court overrules Louisiana abortion clinic law
Anti-abortion protesters outside the Supreme Court.WASHINGTON: The Supreme Court on Monday struck down a Louisiana law regulating abortion clinics, reasserting…
India increases security in Indian Ocean region to track Chinese activities
On Saturday, the Indian Navy held a crucial exercise with Japanese Navy in the Indian Ocean region. (Courtesy: Japan Maritime…
First batch of 4 Rafales to arrive by July-end
A French fighter jet Rafale. There is a possibility of one more aircraft being delivered but is not confirmed yet,…
Ladakh stand-off: Corps Commanders talks on Tuesday
The earlier talks were held on the Chinese side at Moldo opposite Chushul. The Corps Commanders of India and China…
‘Prospective legal loophole’ in Trump H-1B restriction, states immigration legal representative Sheela Murthy
On June 22, the White House made a proclamation restricting the issuance of non-immigrant work visas across the board, which…