Ramp up COVID-19 testing, Health Ministry informs States
With highest single-day spike of 21,418 COVID-19 cased and 379 deaths, India’s cumulative tally of the virus stood at 6,26,599…
Eight U.P. cops eliminated after enemies open fire at them in Kanpur, 2 implicated shot dead later
Eight policemen, including a Deputy Superintendent, were killed and seven injured in Uttar Pradesh when a group of assailants fired…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses soldiers in Ladakh: Key points
PM Modi addresses soldiers in Nimu. (Credits: ANI)NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday during a surprise visit to…
India conveys protest to Pakistan over unprovoked ceasefire violations along LoC, IB
Representative imageNEW DELHI: India has lodged a strong protest with Pakistan over unprovoked ceasefire violations by Pakistani forces along the…
It’s a challenge to bowl to Steve Smith and AB de Villiers, says Kuldeep Yadav
Steve Smith, Kuldeep Yadav and AB de Villiers. (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Australia's Steve Smith and retired South African swashbuckler…
Bennett University releases BA Liberal Arts program
Indian students need not go to western countries to do a programme in Liberal Arts. They now have one avenue…
Saroj Khan laid to rest in Malad, daughter confirms prayer meeting to be held after three days
Bollywood lost yet another legend as ace choreographer Saroj Khan, breathed her last today. The 71 year old prolific choreographer,…
US coronavirus cases hit new global record, rising over 55,000 in single day
WASHINGTON: The United States reported more than 55,000 new Covid-19 cases on Thursday, the largest daily increase any country has…
UP: Eight policemen killed in encounter with criminals near Kanpur
Eight police personnel lost their lives after being fired upon by criminals when they had gone to raid Bikaru ...Read…
Saroj Khan dies
MUMBAI: Veteran choreographer Saroj Khan, who was admitted to a hospital in Mumbai on June 20 after she complained of…
In most significant surge, India records 22,000 Covid cases in a day
India’s Covid-19 death toll crossed the 18,000 mark on Thursday amid a big surge in fresh infections. More than 22,000…
Remaining alert: On monitoring non-COVID-19 diseases
July 03, 2020 00:15 IST Updated: July 03, 2020 00:57 IST July 03, 2020 00:15 IST Updated: July 03, 2020…
Core’s contraction: On slowing economy
July 03, 2020 00:15 IST Updated: July 03, 2020 01:00 IST July 03, 2020 00:15 IST Updated: July 03, 2020…
One militant, jawan eliminated in Srinagar encounter: Authorities
Google Maps image locates the Malabagh area of Srinagar. A police spokesman said the security forces, including the police, have…
Personal trains will benefit visitors: Trains
With private trains expected to begin operations by April 2023, the Railways on Thursday said the move would only benefit…
Male or female, urban or rural, over 50% Indians 25 yrs or older
NEW DELHI: For the first time, more than half of India’s population, irrespective of gender or whether it’s in urban…
Transgenders in central police quickly
Representative imageNEW DELHI: In a major gender reform, the home ministry is set to allow induction of transgenders as ‘third…
Private companies to run trains by April 2023
NEW DELHI: Rail passengers will have the option to board trains operated by private players by April, 2023. The routes…
Amid LAC stand-off, India approves purchase of fighter jets, missiles worth Rs 38,900 crore
NEW DELHI: With India prepared for the long haul in the border confrontation with China, the defence ministry on Thursday…
China’s border row with India part of its global aggression, says Trump
AP photoWASHINGTON: China’s aggressive stance along the India-China border fits with the larger pattern of Chinese aggression in other parts…
Joe Biden says he will rescind Trump’s H-1B visa ban
WASHINGTON: Asserting that immigrants, including high-skilled professionals on work visas, have built the United States, Democratic Presidential nominee Joe Biden…
9 of those killed in northeast Delhi riots were forced to shout ‘Jai Shri Ram’
Nine Muslim young men, who were killed and their bodies thrown in a drain during the February communal riots in…
India’s trade deficit with China dips to $48.66 billion in FY20
India’s trade deficit with China fell to $48.66 billion in 2019-20 on account of the decline in imports from the…
Italian marines case | India loses jurisdiction
The Government of India said it was studying an international tribunal’s ruling that the Italian marines accused of killing two…
Kids in Kashmir valley susceptible to ongoing injury, state medical professionals
Mental health professionals in the Kashmir valley have warned of an “epidemic of psychological disorders” among the children exposed to…
LAC circumstance, app restriction and Italian marines: excerpts from today’s External Affairs Ministry briefing
Anurag Srivastava, spokesman of the External Affairs Ministry, held a “virtual” briefing for journalists on Thursday, July 2. Here are…
Analysis: Vladimir Putin the eternal President?
With Russians overwhelmingly backing a set of constitutional amendments in a referendum, Vladimir Putin can potentially stay in power for…
MoD authorizes 33 brand-new fighter jets for IAF in offers worth 38,900 crore
Amid the ongoing tensions on the border with China, the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh,…
‘Snatching poor man’s lifeline’: Oppn knocks govt’s relocate to enable private gamers in railways
NEW DELHI: A day after Indian Railways invited request for qualifications for private participation for passenger train operations, several leaders…
United States Supreme Court to hear Donald Trump appeal over Russia report files
WASHINGTON: The US Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to hear a bid by President Donald Trump's administration to avoid disclosing…
Centre extends postal ballot facility to voters above 65, Covid-19 patients under quarantine
Representative imageNEW DELHI: The government has extended the postal ballot facility to electors above 65 years of age and Covid-19…
Donald Trump admin to introduce new regulations for unlawful presence in March, 2021
MUMBAI: The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) proposes to issue regulations determining unlawful presence by non-immigrants, which can lead…
Exclusive! ‘Nobody can say that it is a conspiracy, but let the investigation happen,’ shares Shekhar Sum
Shekhar Suman has been at the forefront of a movement insisting on a CBI inquiry into Sushant Singh Rajput’s death…
Government authorizes purchase of fighter jets, rocket systems, weapons worth Rs 38,900 crore
A MiG 29 takes off during a military exercise. (Reuters file photo)NEW DELHI: The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) on Thursday…
If our 20 jawans sacrificed their lives, then the toll is double on the Chinese side: Prasad
Union Minister of Electronics & Information Technology, Ravi Shankar Prasad. File | Photo Credit: R.V. Moorthy “You all must remember…
A minimum of 50 dead in landslide at Myanmar jade mine: authorities
Reuters July 02, 2020 12:12 IST Updated: July 02, 2020 12:12 IST This April 23, 2019 photo shows people standing…
Babri trial: Uma Bharti appears before CBI court
Senior BJP leader Uma Bharti Thursday appeared in person before a special court here conducting trial in the 1992 Babri…
Sattankulam custodial deaths: Inspector, 3 policemen jailed
CB-CID officials are questioning all the arrested accused in custodial death of two traders of Sattankulam at its office in…
Coronavirus India lockdown Day 100 live updates | Lockdown rumours in Telangana triggers rush at checkposts
India on Wednesday recorded the highest single-day jump of 507 COVID-19 deaths. Close to 4 lakh cases were recorded in…
If elected, bolstering ties with India will be high top priority: Joe Biden
Democratic presidential candidate and former U.S. vice president Joe Biden has said that he will lift the temporary suspension on…
Independence Day event at Red Fort not to be a grand affair this year
The Tricolour being hoisted at the Independence Day celebrations last year. | Photo Credit: Sandeep Saxena Children may not take…
Covaxin: India’s first Coronavirus vaccine candidate approved for human trials. Here’s all you need to know
TIMESOFINDIA.COM | Last updated on - Jul 2, 2020, 13:15 ISTclose01/6Covaxin: India’s first COVID 19 vaccine candidate approved for human…
Every youngster should follow the Virat Kohli model of discipline, says Sanju Samson
Virat Kohli and Sanju Samson. (Image credit: Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images)NEW DELHI: India’s talented wicket-keeper batsman Sanju Samson didn’t have a…
Nepal PM Oli visits Sheetal Niwas to satisfy President Bhandari
File photo of Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli. (AFP)KATHMANDU: Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on Thursday visited Sheetal…
Aggressive stance against India, other countries confirms true nature of Chinese Communist Party: White House
US President Donald Trump (File photo)WASHINGTON: White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany said that according to President Donald Trump the…
Germany, US block China’s anti-India move at UNSC
NEW DELHI: China is livid after the US stepped in on Wednesday evening to delay a draft press statement condemning…
LAC face-off: High-speed interceptor boats being sent to Pangong lake
NEW DELHI: The country’s defence establishment is finalising a plan to send a dozen new high-speed interceptor boats armed with…
Coronavirus live updates: India crosses six-lakh mark; daily fatalities drop
Read: Visa process starts for 11 countriesAmid the ongoing pandemic, foreign missions in India have gradually started resuming visa application…