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Covid: Complete lockdown in Assam's seven districts from July 7

The Assam government on Tuesday announced a complete lockdown in seven districts of the state from July 7 until further notice.

Prime Minister Modi greets spiritual leader Dalai Lama on 86th birthday

In a video message, the Dalai Lama hailed India and said "Since I became a refugee and now settled in India, I have taken full advantage of India's freedom and religious harmony."

Bihar's representation likely to increase in Union Cabinet amid reshuffle

BJP will accommodate former Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar and Rajya Sabha MP Sushil Modi in the expected cabinet expansion.

Officials, Infosys working to resolve glitches in I-T portal: Anurag Thakur

Earlier today, senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor had slammed the Centre over the reported glitches in the new Income Tax portal

RBI to conduct Rs 20,000 crore open market bond purchase on July 8

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will conduct open market purchase of government bonds worth Rs 20,000 crore under the G-sec Acquisition Programme (G-SAP 2.0) on July 8

Fitch affirms Glenmark Pharmaceuticals at BB with a stable outlook

Fitch Ratings has affirmed Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd's long-term issuer default rating at BB with a stable outlook

Delhi govt unveils new excise policy; allows bars to operate till 3 am

The Delhi government on Monday announced the new excise policy for 2021-22, which allows bars in hotels, clubs and restaurants in the national capital to operate till 3 am

India-England Test series set to be played in front of full crowd capacity

The five-match Test series between India and England, beginning from August 4 is set to be played in front of full capacity crowds

16 security personnel killed in Taliban attack near Afghanistan's Salma Dam

At least 16 security personnel were killed in an attack by the Taliban on a security checkpoint at the Salma Dam in western Herat province

India reports 34,703 new cases in last 24 hours; lowest in 111 days

India reported 34,703 new Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours, the lowest in 111 days, informed the Union Health Ministry on Tuesday

Germany lifts travel ban on travellers from India, 4 other countries

Germany is lifting a ban on most travellers from five countries hit by 'Delta' variant of Covid-19, including India and the UK from Wednesday, said German envoy Walter J Lindner

Taiwan calls China's one country, two systems 'facade' intended to annexe

The Taipei government has termed China's "one country and two systems" as a facade, stating that it is really intended to annexe Taiwan

Govt extends deadline for suggestions on draft e-commerce rules till Jul 21

The Centre has extended the deadline for public comments on proposed amendments to the Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, 2020 to July 21

Copa America: Paqueta's goal helps Brazil beat Peru 1-0 to enter final

A first-half goal from Lucas Paqueta helped Brazil reach the finals of the ongoing Copa America after beating Peru 1-0 on Monday (local time).

Maharashtra Speaker claims suspended BJP MLAs abused, tried to attack him

After suspending 12 BJP MLAs from the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly for a year, Speaker in-chair Bhaskar Jadhav claimed Devendra Fadnavis along with other BJP leaders abused and tried to attack him

Alarm sirens activated at US Embassy in Iraq over unknown flying object

Alarm sirens were turned on at the US embassy in the Iraqi capital Baghdad, the air defense system was activated over an "unknown object" in the sky above the embassy

Parliamentary Standing Committee on IT to review functioning of CBFC

Parliamentary Standing Committee on IT to review the functioning of Central Board of Film Certification on Tuesday, in context of Draft Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill 2021

PIL seeking investigation of Toolkit matter by NIA withdrawn from SC

Petitioner Shashank Shekhar Jha on Monday withdrew his PIL from the Supreme Court seeking an investigation of Toolkit by NIA

Hyderabad-based techie develops mileage booster for vehicles to save fuel

With the aim to reduce carbon footprint, a Hyderabad-based technician has developed an innovative mileage booster for vehicles that helps save fuel

Pressure from Hooda Camp over appointments amid Haryana Congress reshuffle

The camp of former chief minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda is putting pressure on the Congress high command ahead of appointments from district to state level of the party