Geneva [Switzerland], July 9 (ANI): The International Air Transport Association (IATA) on Thursday emphasised the aviation industry's commitment to its emissions reduction goals and called for the International Energy Agency (IEA) to prioritise investm...
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US was not prepared for spread of COVID-19 among young Americans: Deborah Birx
Washington [US], July 9 (ANI): The US was not prepared to witness the spread of coronavirus among the young Americans, said Deborah Birx, White House pandemic response coordinator.The Wahington Post quoted Birx as saying that the leaders in…
Shringla meets new UK envoy, discusses contemporary developments
New Delhi [India], July 9 (ANI): Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla on Friday met new British High Commissioner Philip Barton and discussed the diverse cooperation opportunities between the two countries and contemporary developments."Foreign Se...
Florida now emerges as one of epicenters of COVID-19 outbreak
Florida [USA], July 9 (ANI): Florida, which was once lauded by US President Donald Trump for being a model in managing the coronavirus pandemic is now one of the epicenters of the outbreak.While Governor continues to downplay the…
Florida now emerges as one of epicenters of COVID-19 outbreak
Florida [USA], July 9 (ANI): Florida, which was once lauded by US President Donald Trump for being a model in managing the coronavirus pandemic is now one of the epicenters of the outbreak.While Governor continues to downplay the…
Over 2.6 lakh COVID-19 samples being tested per day: ICMR
New Delhi [India], July 9 (ANI): Over 2.6 lakh samples are being tested for COVID-19 per day, said Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) on Thursday.Addressing a press conference on COVID-19 situation in the country, ICMR Senior scientist…
Safety and security of students our prime concern: UGC Secretary
New Delhi [India], July 9 (ANI): University Grant Commission (UGC) has said that conducting final year examinations for graduation or post-graduation courses was very important but the safety of students was its prime concern. "We are conducting exami...
Safety and security of students our prime concern: UGC Secretary
New Delhi [India], July 9 (ANI): University Grant Commission (UGC) has said that conducting final year examinations for graduation or post-graduation courses was very important but the safety of students was its prime concern. "We are conducting exami...
Pinarayi Vijayan should immediately resign, face probe: Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], July 9 (ANI): The row over gold smuggling through diplomacy baggage has snowballed into a larger political controversy in Kerala with both Congress and BJP training guns on Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and youth ...
Despite population of 1.3 billion, India able to manage COVID-19 relatively well: Rajesh Bhushan
New Delhi [India], July 9 (ANI): The Union Health Ministry on Thursday said that despite a population of 1.3 billion people, India has been able to manage COVID-19 relatively well and the cases per million of the population…
Mastercard commits Rs 250 crore to support small businesses in India
New Delhi [India], July 9 (ANI): Mastercard on Thursday announced a commitment of Rs 250 crore to help reboot Indian small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and enable business recovery.Their dependence on the cash-economy and supply chain disruptions have...
Imran Khan govt has added nearly USD 22 bn to Pak’s international debt: Experts
Islamabad [Pakistan], July 9 (ANI): Amid the surge in coronavirus cases in Pakistan, the nation's financial woes are also escalating.According to the Asia Times, the national fiscal deficit has surged to over 7 per cent of gross domestic…
Luis Suarez overtakes Ladislau Kubala’s goalscoring tally
Barcelona [Spain], July 9 (ANI): Barcelona's Luis Suarez on Thursday overtook former player Ladislau Kubala's with his 195th goal, which was also the match-winner against Espanyol.Barcelona secured a 1-0 win over Espanyol in the ongoing La Liga with…
Russia’s COVID-19 count reaches 7,07,301
Moscow [Russia], July 9 (Sputnik/ANI): Russia has registered 6,509 COVID-19 cases in 24 hours, which brings the cumulative total to 707,301, the coronavirus response centre said on Thursday."In the last 24 hours, Russia has confirmed 6,509 COVID-19 cas...
Tuticorin custodial death: 3 accused admitted to hospital over health concerns
Madurai (Tamil Nadu) [India], July 9 (ANI): Three accused, in the Tuticorin father-son, alleged custodial death case, were admitted to Tuticorin hospital on Wednesday after they complained of health issues, said Madurai Central Prison officials. A tota...
India has 538 COVID-19 cases per million compared to world average of 1,453: Centre
New Delhi [India], July 9 (ANI): The central government on Thursday said that India's COVID-19 cases per million are 538, while the world average stands at 1,453."The global comparison between the five most affected countries clearly depicted that…
Delhi HC extends order restraining police from circulating evidence collected against Pinjra Tod activist
New Delhi [India], July 9 (ANI): The Delhi High Court on Thursday extended its interim order restraining Delhi Police from issuing any statements or circulating information regarding allegations and evidence allegedly collected against Pinjra Tod membe...
Let’s leave politics out of education: HRD Minister rejects criticism over CBSE’s decision to reduce syllabus
New Delhi [India], July 9 (ANI): Union Human Resource Development (HRD) Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank on Thursday rejected criticism over alleged conspiracy in CBSE's decision to reduce the syllabus of schools due to COVID-19 outbreak and urged the...
Trump’s reciprocity policy is more realistic to maintain stable relations with China: Critics
Washington D.C. [USA], July 9 (ANI): Critics have opined that the Trump administration does not have a coherent China policy but if it is only based on reciprocity it may turn out to be more effective in rebalancing…
Women from nationalist organisations planning to celebrate Raksha Bandhan with soldiers injured in Galwan, says RSS leader Indresh Kumar
By Pragya Kaushika New Delhi [India], July 9 (ANI): This year Raksha Bandhan has a special significance for women of nationalist organisations like Muslim Rashtriya Manch, Himalaya Parivaar and Bharat Tibet Sahyog Manch as they would be heading…
India, China complete disengagement in Hot Springs area, Chinese thinning out but present in Finger area
New Delhi [India], July 9 (ANI): The disengagement process between armies of India and China at three friction points along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Eastern Ladakh has been completed as on Thursday, the Chinese troops…
Why fear when we are here, says Lt Gen Madhuri Kanitkar while assessing Delhi’s COVID facility
New Delhi [India], July 9 (ANI): Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel COVID-19 Hospital in Delhi Cantonment that was inaugurated by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Union Home Minister Amit Shah recently is expected to take in COVID-19 patients from Friday.To…
COVID-19: Bihar Health Minister denies Tejashwi’s allegations regarding mishandling of bodies in Patna hospital
Patna (Bihar) [India], July 9 (ANI): After RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav shared a video alleging mishandling of bodies at a hospital in Patna, Bihar Health Minister Mangal Pandey said that the hospital is following all protocols."Hospital authorities have…
COVID-19: Bihar Health Minister denies Tejashwi’s allegations regarding mishandling of bodies in Patna hospital
Patna (Bihar) [India], July 9 (ANI): After RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav shared a video alleging mishandling of bodies at a hospital in Patna, Bihar Health Minister Mangal Pandey said that the hospital is following all protocols."Hospital authorities have…
Sensex jumps 409 points as banking, metal stocks rally
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 9 (ANI): Equity benchmark indices extended early gains in the afternoon session on Thursday after Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India is seeing green shoots of economic recovery."The story of global revival will h...