Risk ahead: On India’s roadway security record
District committees must hold open meetings to better India’s terrible record on road safety Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari has…
India’s first COVID-19 death verified in Karnataka; overall variety of cases cross 70
Health officials in Karnataka reported the country’s first COVID-19 death late on March 12 after samples of a 76-year-old man,…
No doubtful category in National Population Register, says Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday asserted in the Rajya Sabha that there would be no doubtful category in…
Amit Shah opposes himself
In this video grab made out of RSTV, Home Minister Amit Shah speaks in Rajya Sabha during the ongoing Budget…
Tamil Nadu puts NPR updation on hold pending Centre’s information
The Tamil Nadu government has “put on hold” works towards updating the National Population Register (NPR) in the State, pending…
Coronavirus | Italy’s Ambassador to India defends Rome’s response to outbreak
Denying that Italy has been lax in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, Italian Ambassador to India Vincenzo de Luca has…
COVID-19 vaccine will take at least two years to develop: health authorities
Health crisis: A man seen buying a hand sanitizer in New Delhi on Thursday. The virus has affected 74 people…
When Shivraj Singh Chouhan refererd ‘Vibhishan’ throughout Scindia’s welcome
Former chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan with Jyotiraditya Scindia. (TOI photo by AM Faruqui)BHOPAL: Former chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan…
Trump now makes the case for Namaste in the time of coronavirus
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump is personally making the case for Namaste in the time of coronavirus, referring to his…
India vs South Africa: Lucknow, Kolkata ODIs to be held in empty arenas due to coronavirus, states BCCI
NEW DELHI: The remaining two one-dayers between India and South Africa will be played in empty stadiums in Lucknow and…
Perpetrators of Delhi riots will be punished irrespective of caste, religion, political affiliations: Amit Shah
NEW DELHI: Home minister Amit Shah on Thursday asserted that those responsible for the recent riots in Delhi will be…
Sensex down by over 2,900 points in greatest one-day fall
The BSE Sensex plunged over 2,919 points on Thursday in its biggest one-day fall in absolute terms as the coronavirus…
SBI to purchase 725 crore shares of Yes Bank at Rs.10 per share
The executive committee of central board of State Bank of India has approved purchase of 725 crore shares of Yes…
Coronavirus | Sports Ministry tells sports bodies, including BCCI, to keep away crowds
The BCCI kept mum but the Sports Ministry on Thursday dropped hints that the IPL could be held in empty…
‘Name and pity’ posters: SC does not remain Allahabad HC order, refers attract bigger Bench
A Vacation Bench of the Supreme Court on Thursday did not stay an Allahabad High Court order to district and…
6,000 Indians in coronavirus-hit Iran, efforts on to bring them back: Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar. | Photo Credit: PTI External Affairs Minister acknowledges that the novel coronavirus crisis was a…
Cong. seeks disqualification of six Madhya Pradesh Ministers loyal to Scindia for anti-party activities
Two Congress MLAs in Madhya Pradesh have moved a petition before the Vidhan Sabha Speaker seeking disqualification of six rebel…
Parliament proceedings live | Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code Bill taken up in Rajya Sabha
The Budget Session of the Parliament of India resumes on Thursday. In today’s agenda are discussions on Demands for Grants…
Scindia abandoned his ideology as he was apprehensive about his political future: Rahul Gandhi
PTI | Updated: Mar 12, 2020, 18:10 ISTNEW DELHI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday said Jyotiraditya Scindia abandoned his…
Real Madrid in quarantine as La Liga suspends fixtures due to coronavirus
MADRID: Real Madrid went into quarantine on Thursday as La Liga announced Spain's top two divisions will be suspended for…
Retail inflation dips to 6.58% in February from 7.59% in January; factory output grows by 2% in January
NEW DELHI: Retail inflation based on consumer price index (CPI) fell to 6.58 per cent in February from 7.59 per…
Delhi schools, colleges closed till March 31 due to coronavirus threat
News / Education / Delhi schools, colleges closed till March 31 due to coronavirus threatThe Delhi government on Thursday declared…
EU condemns Trump travel ban from Europe as virus spreads
President Trump delivers remarks to the news media during the meeting, on March 11. (AFP photo)BRUSSELS: The European Union on…
Coronavirus: World walls off as leaders warn viral pandemic will worsen
BANGKOK: People around the world became increasingly closed off from one another Thursday as sweeping travel bans accelerated, walling regions…
Viewer at India-Australia Women’s T20 World Cup last tests positive for coronavirus
File photo from the 2020 ICC Women's T20 World Cup final between India and Australia at the MCG (AFP Photo)MELBOURNE:…
Sensex tanks over 2,600 points; Nifty skids below 9,700: Things to know
NEW DELHI: Equity indices plunged further on Thursday with the benchmark BSE sensex falling over 2,600 points following a declaration…
India quarantines itself from world for a month to eliminate coronavirus
A medic uses thermal screening device on passengers arriving at Guwahati airport in view of novel coronavirus outbreak (PTI)NEW DELHI:…
Live updates: Never aspired to become chief minister, says Rajinikanth
TIMES OF INDIATHE TIMES OF INDIA | Mar 12, 2020, 12:06:12 ISTActor-turned-politician Rajinikanth on Thursday clarified that he never aspired…
Coronavirus: Foreign players’ IPL involvement in doubt after fresh visa restrictions
NEW DELHI: The participation of foreign players at this year's Indian Premier League (IPL) came under severe doubt after the…
India vs South Africa 1st ODI: India excited to complete season on a high versus South Africa
DHARAMSALA: Two hours after landing here on Tuesday, Virat Kohli was the first player to arrive for practice. He took…
Coronavirus, live updates: 60 validated cases in India, says Health Ministry
The viral coronavirus pandemic has affected daily lives worldwide as borders were shut and strict restrictions imposed to avoid the…
COVID-19: U.S. suspends travel from Europe for 1 month
U.S. President Donald Trump | File | Photo Credit: REUTERS The restrictions won’t apply to the United Kingdom U.S. President…
US, UK soldiers amongst 3 dead in Iraq rocket attack: US official
An American soldier, a British soldier and one U.S. contractor were killed Wednesday, a U.S. official said, in the deadliest…
Coronavirus: Air India announces momentary suspension of services to Rome, Milan, Seoul
The decision came following the government suspending all visas, except a few categories such as diplomatic and employment, till April…
SBI FD rates listed below 6%, most affordable because ’04
MUMBAI: State Bank of India has cut deposit rates to its lowest level since 2004 and has done away with…
UP takes fight over ‘recovery’ hoardings to SC
LUCKNOW: The UP government on Wednesday moved the Supreme Court against an Allahabad high court order directing it to take…
Action against Delhi riots accused will serve as example: Amit Shah
NEW DELHI: Home minister Amit Shah on Wednesday vowed to ensure punishment for those responsible for the Delhi riots irrespective…
Allies leave Cong to take care of itself, scuttle plans to improve RS numbers
NEW DELHI: Congress's entreaties to three allies for Rajya Sabha berths in their bastions have come unstuck, dealing a blow…
Coronavirus break out live updates: WHO declares crisis a pandemic
TIMES OF INDIATHE TIMES OF INDIA | Mar 12, 2020, 05:18:20 ISTIndia on Wednesday evening decided to virtually quarantine itself…
A royal somersault: On Jyotiraditya Scindia’s defection
Mr. Scindia’s switch to the BJP poses questions about the politics he professed until now Jyotiraditya Scindia’s departure from the…
For an equal opportunity: On election reforms
ECI’s plans to strengthen the electoral process are welcome, but some require scrutiny Even as electoral democracy has taken strong…
Forcible dispossession of an individual’s home a human ideal infraction: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India. Due process of law is must, says Supreme Court The Supreme Court has reiterated that…
States to be asked to conjure up Epidemic Illness Act: Centre
“It has been decided that all States/Union Territories should be advised to invoke provisions of Section 2 of the Epidemic…
Jyotiraditya Scindia, Ramdas Athawale in BJP very first list of Rajya Sabha candidates
Second list expected soon with nominations from Gujarat, Himachal, Haryana and MP The BJP on Wednesday released its first list…
Delhi violence | Opposition slams Home Minister, seeks judicial probe
Opposition leaders on Wednesday targeted Home Minister Amit Shah for the failure of the Delhi police to immediately control the…
COVID-19 is now a pandemic, says WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) on March 11 said that according to its assessment, COVID-19 “can be characterised as a…
Delhi violence | Amit Shah lauds police for controlling riots
Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday lauded the Delhi Police for “controlling the Delhi riots within 36 hours” and informed…
Supreme Court to hear U.P. appeal on March 12
The Supreme Court will hear on Thursday an appeal filed by the Uttar Pradesh government challenging an Allahabad High Court…
Interactive map of verified coronavirus cases in India
Students wear protective masks at a railway station in Kochi. | Photo Credit: REUTERS A State-wise live tracker of positive…
Coronavirus: India suspends all tourist visas till April 15
NEW DELHI: The government on Wednesday suspended all tourist visas to India till April 15 to prevent the spread of…