Month: October 2020

Cabinet approves Special Package for UT of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission

DELHI, OCTOBER 14: The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has approved a Special Package worth Rs. 520 crore in the UTs of J&K and Ladakh for a period of five years till FY 2023-24 and ensure funding of DeendayalAntyodaya Yojana – National Rural […]

PM to release commemorative coin of Rs 75 denomination to mark the 75th Anniversary of FAO

PM to also dedicate to the Nation 17 recently developed biofortified varieties of 8 crops DELHI, OCTOBER 14: On the occasion of 75th Anniversary of Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) on 16th October 2020, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will release a commemorative coin of Rs 75 denomination […]

Envoys of Switzerland, Malta and Botswana present letter of credence through Video Conference

DELHI, OCTOBER 14: The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, accepted credentials from Ambassador / High Commissioners of Switzerland, Malta and Botswana today [October 14, 2020] in a virtual ceremony.  Those who presented their credentials were: 1.   H.E. Dr. Ralf Heckner, Ambassador of Switzerland 2.   H.E. Mr. Reuben Gauci, […]

Strict Vigil against Polluting Activities in Upcoming Winters

50 Teams to be deployed by Central Pollution Control Board in Delhi and NCR Towns for Ground Feedback DELHI, OCTOBER 14: In order to step up efforts for ensuring better air quality, 50 teams of Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) will be deployed to make extensive field visits […]

Will continue struggle for restoration of Article 370, resolution of Kashmir issue: Mehbooba

Srinagar, Oct 14: Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister and PDP president Mehbooba Mufti, who was released from detention after 14 months, has vowed to continue her struggle for the restoration of Article 370 and the resolution of the Kashmir issue. She said the Centre’s decision of August 5 […]

Foiled suspected BAT action from Pak side in J&K: Army

Srinagar, Oct 14: The Army on Wednesday said it has foiled suspected BAT action from Pakistani side along the Line of Control in Tangdhar sector of Jammu and Kashmir. “Suspected BAT (Border Action Team) action bid foiled in Tangdhar. Today early morning, suspicious activity was observed of 3-4 intruders […]

COVID-19 caseload in India rises to 72,39,389

New Delhi, Oct 14: India’s COVID-19 caseload rose to 72,39,389 with 63,509 infections being reported in a day, while the number of people who have recuperated from the disease crossed 63 lakh pushing the recovery rate to 87.05 per cent, according to the Health Ministry data updated on Wednesday. […]

Biden addresses idea of high court packing: ‘I’m not a fan’

WASHINGTON — Joe Biden says he is “not a fan” of adding seats to the Supreme Court, after weeks of avoiding questions about the idea that’s been pushed by progressives and used by Republicans to attack him. “I’ve already spoken on — I’m not a fan of court […]

Barrett facing senators on health care, legal precedent

WASHINGTON — Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett is facing senators’ questions Tuesday for the first time over her approach to health care, legal precedent and even the presidential election during confirmation hearings on track to lock in a conservative court majority for years to come. Barrett, family in tow, […]

India, China military officials hold ‘positive’ talks on troop pullback

NEW DELHI – Indian and Chinese military commanders held “positive, constructive” discussions on disengaging troops locked in a months-long standoff at their disputed Himalayan border, the two sides said in a joint statement on Tuesday. Diplomats and military officials have held several rounds of talks to pull back […]

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