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Dreams in Quarantine: As Migrant Children Return Home, Education First Casualty
Singh moved back to his village in Rajasthan last week after spending nearly 12 years in Delhi when all his savings were exhausted. "I wanted my sons to become bada sahib and not end up like me. I tried my best," Singh said.
Plea Opposes DU's Open Book Online Exam for Final-year UG, PG Students; HC Seeks University Stand
The petitioners, represented by senior advocate J P Sengh and advocate Ayushi Chugh, claimed that there was no way to find out who was cheating when open book online exams are held.
Earthquake of Magnitude 4.6 Strikes Near Rohtak in Haryana, Strong Tremors Felt in Delhi-NCR
The second quake was of a lower intensity of magnitude 2.9 and occurred at the same location at 10pm, said the NCS.
Two-time Olympic Champion David Rudisha Suffers Setback in Title Defence at Tokyo Olympics
David Rudisha had a successful surgery on Thursday after he twisted his left ankle at his home in Kenya.
Govt to Withdraw 7.75% Savings (Taxable) Bonds Scheme
The Reserve Bank of India too has notified the Cessation of 7.75 per cent Savings (Taxable) Bonds, 2018. Interest on the Bonds is taxable.
AAP MP Sanjay Singh Asks Goyal to Lodge FIRs Against Those Responsible For Train Diversions
Singh asked Goyal to make proper arrangements of food and water for the migrants and said officials, who are responsible for delay in the trains, must be strictly punished.
Gen Naravane, Top Army Commanders Begin Discussion on Security Challenge to India Amid China Stand-off
The main focus will be on the situation in eastern Ladakh where Indian and Chinese troops are locked in an eyeball-to-eyeball face-off in sensitive areas like Pangong Tso, Galwan Valley, Demchok and Daulat Beg Oldie, government sources said.
Rahul Gandhi Hits Back on Maha Comments, Says Paid Media Distorts Truth to Serve Their Masters
Earlier in the day, when he was asked about the rising number of Covid-19 cases in Maharashtra, where the Congress is a ruling partner, Gandhi had said that there is a difference between running a government and supporting a government.
India to Expand Vande Bharat Mission to Evacuate More Indians from Abroad
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a meeting on Tuesday with all the agencies and ministries involved in the mega evacuation exercise.
Three Senior DDA Officials Found Covid-19 Positive
A commissioner for sports, an additional commissioner (planning) and a deputy director (planning) have been diagnosed with COVID-19, they said.
Day After WHO's Pause, ICMR Says India to Continue Using Hydroxychloroquine Among Health Workers as Preventive Medicine
The ICMR DG said the government’s latest advisory regarding expanding the use of HCQ to frontline workers such as paramilitary and police personnel is based on “risk-benefit analysis”.
Bharti Telecom Sells 2.75% Stake in Airtel For Rs 8,433 Crore to Institutional Investors
Bharti Group and Singtel will continue to hold a majority stake in Bharti Airtel at 56.23 per cent after the transaction.
'Mixing Covid-19 Patients With Others Risky': Pvt Hospitals, Doctors Raise Alarm Over Delhi Govt Order
Health Minister Satyendar Jain on Sunday had said the Delhi government has directed private hospitals and nursing homes with a capacity of 50 beds or more to reserve 20 per cent of their total bed strength for coronavirus patients.
Rail Bhawan Offices Closed After Another Staffer Tests Covid-19 Positive
According to the Railway Ministry sources, a fourth-grade multi-tasking staffer, who last attended the office on May 19, tested Covid-19 positive. Nine of his contacts at the Rail Bhawan had been home quarantined, sources added.
Surge in East-bound Migrant Special Trains Leading to Network Congestion, Diversions: Railways
The Railways has operated over 2,810 Shramik Special trains since May 1, carrying over 37 lakh passengers, 80 per cent of whom were bound for Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, leading to major congestion on the routes, the Railways said.
Delhi Man Shoots Self in Ear After Argument, Bullet Pierces His Head & Hits 7-Month Pregnant Wife
The man, who was in anger, shot himself in the ear, only to have the bullet travel through his head, and out the other side, and hit his wife on the neck, who was sitting next to him in the car.