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A health worker sanitises her hands after taking a swab sample for the Covid-19 coronavirus. PTI Photo

Fears rise for tribes in Andamans as COVID cases explode

COVID-19 particularly puts the aboriginal tribes of Andaman and Nicobar islands in a vulnerable position

30 Aug 2020 7:16 PM IST

A census worker gathers data at a village in Lalgarh, 130 kms west of Kolkata. (Representative Image- AFP)

NPR, Census not on priority list for government in 2020

-"Census is not an essential exercise for now. Even if it is delayed by a year, there would be no harm,-" official said

30 Aug 2020 4:12 PM IST

Indian jails remained overcrowded and under-staffed in 2019, says NCRB data. (AFP Photo)

Indian jails massively overcrowded and understaffed in 2019: NCRB...

According to the data, the sanctioned strength of jail staff was 87,599, while the actual strength was 60,787 by the end...

30 Aug 2020 3:03 PM IST

Health workers carry medical waste for disposal at Calcutta Medical College Hospital, during the biweekly COVID-19 lockdown, in Kolkata. PTI photo

Testing per million in India remains the second lowest among...

The health ministry stressed that more than 70 per cent of the deaths occurred due to comorbidities

30 Aug 2020 1:16 PM IST

Army has been called in to rescue people in the marooned areas in Madhya Pradeshs Hosangabad district following flash floods. (Representative Image)

Army called in to rescue people in flood-hit MP district

Incessant rains in the last 24 hours have caused floods in Narmada, leaving major parts of Hosangabad district marooned

30 Aug 2020 12:18 PM IST

Farooq Abdullah to garner support for J&K special status restoration demand. (PTI Photo)

Farooq Abdullah to support J&K special status restoration demand

NC said that the meeting authorized Abdullah to widen acceptance of â€˜Gupkar Declarationâ€™ among all the sections in...

30 Aug 2020 11:38 AM IST

India pulls out of Russia war came over China participation. (PTI Photo)

Kavkaz 2020: India pulls out of Russia war game over China, Pakistan...

The exercise Kavkaz is being held in Astrakhan region of Southern Russia from 15-27 September 2020

30 Aug 2020 11:03 AM IST

Policemen pay tribute to their colleague ASI Babu Ram who was martyred in an encounter with militants at Pantha Chowk last night, in Srinagar. photo: HU Naqash

Pantha Chowk encounter: 1 counter-insurgency expert, 3 LeT militants...

Militants fired on a joint -'naka-' of police and the CRPF at Panthachowk area late on Saturday night, official said

30 Aug 2020 9:17 AM IST

A youth who received pellet gunshot wounds on his face during police action against Shia mourners in Srinagars Bemina area on Saturday being treated at Citys Imam Hussain Hospital.

At least 19 injured in pellet firing, teargas shelling on Shia...

The hospital sources and witnesses said that 12 of the injured were hit by pellets

29 Aug 2020 10:05 PM IST

A school student shows her project during an online class, in Guwahati, Saturday, Aug 29, 2020. Schools across the nation continue teaching via online sessions due to the coronavirus pandemic. (PTI)

Lockdown in containment zones till September 30; metro services from...

The current -"Unlock 3-" will end on August 31.

29 Aug 2020 8:33 PM IST

Home Minister Amit Shah admitted to AIIMS for post COVID care. (PTI Photo)

Amit Shah recovers after post-COVID care, will be discharged soon

He was admitted to the hospital on August 18 following complaints of fatigue and body aches

29 Aug 2020 6:50 PM IST

Against the backdrop of increased activity by militants, the authorities have imposed stringent restrictions on movement in parts of Srinagar to curtail planned Muharram processions. DC Photo: H U Naqash

Three more militants slain in spurt of violence in Kashmir

One Army jawan was also killed in the second clash, the officials said here

29 Aug 2020 6:24 PM IST