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Industry leaders all set to discuss Covid times

15 Jul 2020 06:26 AM IST

To create a knowledge-sharing forum in these Covid times, the econclave ‘Unlocking Media in Tamil Nadu’ will be held on 29 July. The sessions will help understand more about the market scenario and how are we going to deal and overcome the current situation. Conceptualised by the media outsourcing company

Complete lockdown in Bihar as Covid-19 cases rise

15 Jul 2020 06:24 AM IST

In the wake of increasing number of Covid-19 cases, total lockdown will be imposed in Bihar from 16 to 31 July. In the last 24 hours approximately 1,432 new cases were registered in the state, taking the toll to 18,853 active cases. The lockdown would be strictly imposed in state

SC MAY SET UP PANEL TO PROBE VIKAS DUBEY ENCOUNTER CASE

15 Jul 2020 06:24 AM IST

The Supreme Court has hinted that it may constitute a committee led by a retired judge to probe the encounter death of Vikas Dubey, his five associates and the killing of eight policemen on 3 July by the gangster in Uttar Pradesh. The court is likely to deliver the same

Punjab minister tests Covid positive

15 Jul 2020 06:23 AM IST

Punjab Cabinet Minister Tript Rajinder Singh Bajwa tested positive for Covid-19 on Tuesday. Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh wished Bajwa a speedy recovery. He tweeted, “Wishing my Cabinet colleague Tript Rajinder Singh Bajwa Ji a speedy recovery. He has tested positive for Covid-19 today. Looking forward to having you

Indian Navy completes Operation Samudra Setu

15 Jul 2020 06:16 AM IST

Launched on 5 May as part of the national effort to repatriate Indian citizens from overseas during Covid-19, the operation brings 3,992 Indian citizens back to their homeland by sea.

Bharat Forge launches Health Risk Monitoring System

15 Jul 2020 06:16 AM IST

One of the leading defence multinational companies in India, Bharat Forge Limited (BFL), in collaboration with AI startup Blackstraw, has launched HRMS: an Artificial Intelligence (AI) based solution that enables companies and institutions to comply with Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) provided guidelines for safe reopening. HRMS stands for Health

AAI signs MoU with Bharat Electronics Limited

15 Jul 2020 06:16 AM IST

In what can be termed as a landmark event, Airports Authority of India (AAI) entered into an MoU with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Defence Public Sector Unit (DPSU) that will provide a platform for collaborative development and support for both the organisations to address the emerging airport business globally, including

Rafael’s 5th generation Litening-5, RecceLite systems to equip Leonardo‘s combat aircraft

15 Jul 2020 06:15 AM IST

Rafael advanced defence systems will supply 5th generation Litening-5 and RecceLite systems to equip Leonardo‘s M-346FA light combat aircraft. This is the first integration of 5th generation EO pods to Leonardo‘s M-346FA platform. The M-346FA is the multi-role combat variant of the most advanced jet trainer that has been designed

Coast Guard undertakes medical evacuation of sick Pakistani crew

15 Jul 2020 06:15 AM IST

Living up to its motto, “Vayam Takshamah” (We protect), Indian Coast Guard undertook medical evacuation of a sick Pakistani crew from merchant ship MV Haykal, from approx 100 nm into Bay of Bengal, while the ship was en-route to Gopalpur in Odisha. Maritime rescue co-ordination centre received the request to

The khadi revolution under the Modi government

15 Jul 2020 06:14 AM IST

The Khadi and Village Industries Commission officials finally are seeing a resurgence in their brand; the new reforms brought in by the Modi government seem to have started the road to revival for the industry and the revival of the thousands of people whose livelihood depends on these crafts.

Having an income tax proceeding? These are the options available to a taxpayer

15 Jul 2020 06:14 AM IST

Thought of having a legal case or dispute itself is sufficient to give headache to any person. An, if the dispute is with the Income tax authorities in relation to an income tax matter, it can surely give sleepless nights to the litigant taxpayer. Even for the Government, litigation in

Turn US visa restrictions into opportunities

15 Jul 2020 06:13 AM IST

The Trump administration’s decision to change visa rules and temporarily block H1B visas is a setback for Indian students, but other countries have made it up with lucrative educational offers.