Centre gives absolute powers to Delhi LG to constitute any authority, board

The Centre has granted absolute powers to the Delhi lieutenant governor to constitute any authority, board and commission such as the Delhi Commission for Women and the Delhi Electricity Regulatory......

Nationwide strike over Kolkata doctor's murder; surgeries hit

Resident doctors of government hospitals across the country went on an indefinite strike on Monday to protest the recent rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata, paralysing elective services......

LG, not Delhi govt, has power to nominate MCD official: SC

In a major setback to Delhi's Aam Aadmi Party government, the Supreme Court on Monday ruled that the law 'expressly enables' the lieutenant governor to nominate aldermen to the Municipal......

SP leader booked over call to 'burn' UP minister, his house

The police in Meerut have booked a Samajwadi Party leader here for giving a call to "burn" an Uttar Pradesh minister and his house, a police official said on Sunday. IMAGE: UP minister of state......

With coronavirus still around, 'virus killers' hit the market

A gamechanger for offices and factories, Shycocan, claims to be able to clear an area of 1000 square feet from coronavirus. When Rajah Vijay Kumar had an appointment with his dentist recently, we......

Robots to the rescue in times of coronavirus

From scanning hospital entrants to disinfecting hospital areas and floors, robots are being roped in for tasks considered high-risk, says Peerzada Abrar. IMAGE: A robot checking a man before......

Covid insurance cover may have ceiling of Rs 5 lakh

The new draft guidelines issued by IRDAI proposes a minimum sum assured of Rs 50,000 and a maximum of Rs 5 lakh. A General Insurance Council official said the guidelines were still being worked on......

No place for Sangha, Ellis in Australia's World Cup squad

IMAGE: Leg-spinner Tanveer Sangha picked up five wickets in two T20 Internationals against South Africa. Photograph: Rogan Ward/Reuters Young leg-spinner Tanveer Sangha missed out on a place in......

Edgbaston to host 18000 fans for England-NZ Test

IMAGE: English cricket team's colourful, vocal and most importantly loyal band of supporters, Barmy Army. Photograph: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images The Edgbaston Test between England and New......

COVID-19: BMC to use Wankhede Stadium as quarantine facility

IMAGE: Kishori Pednekar, second from right, at the Wankhede stadium on Saturday, May 16, to discuss logistics, as the stadium will be used as a COVID-19 quarantine centre. Photograph: Sahil Salvi......