Month: October 2020

Health Ministry said 22 States and Union Territories have less than 20,000 active cases. Only 3 are reporting more than 50,000 active caseload

The Japanese star took 56 minutes to get the better of the Olympic gold medallist Spaniard in two games 21-19, 21-17, at Odense. With reigning world champion PV Sindhu of India opting to sit out the event, two of her biggest rivals made it through to the final.   In the men’s singles final, world … Read more

The vote is a test of democracy in the country that has been led by an unelected conservative interim government since late last year and will set its political course beyond Morales, whose shadow still looms large over the country. “The vote is set to be the most important since Bolivia returned to democracy in … Read more

The truce agreed on Saturday came into force at midnight (2000 GMT) after a week-old Russian-brokered ceasefire failed to halt the worst fighting in the South Caucasus since the 1990s. At least 750 people have been killed since fighting began on Sept. 27. At 1010 GMT, the Azeri defence ministry said the Aghdam region, adjacent … Read more

IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said a six-month extension of the Group of 20 major economies’ freeze in official bilateral payments would help low-income countries hammered by the COVID-19 pandemic, but more urgent action was needed.  “We are buying some time, but we have to face reality that there are much more decisive actions ahead … Read more

Some 27.7 million Americans have already cast ballots either by mail or in person ahead of the Nov. 3 election, according to the U.S. Elections Project at the University of Florida. The record-shattering figure is being driven in part by concerns about crowds at polling sites on Election Day amid the coronavirus pandemic. In North … Read more

The Grand Challenges Annual Meeting, for the last 15 years, has fostered international innovation collaborations to address the biggest challenges in health and development. The Grand Challenges Annual Meeting 2020 will convene virtually from 19th-21st October, bringing together policymakers and scientific leaders, calling for deepened scientific collaborations in solving global health problems, with great emphasis … Read more

Dr. Momen made this statement after the newly appointed High Commissioner of India Vikram Doraiswai made a courtesy call on him in Dhaka on Sunday. Dr. Momen said that Bangladesh and India will celebrate Bangladesh’s 50 years of independence together next year. He hoped that Prime Minister Modi will join in the celebration in Dhaka. … Read more

Chief  Minister Sonowal also telephoned his Mizoram counterpart Zoramthanga and talked to him about the incident that took place at the border. During the talk, Chief Minister Sonowal stressed on taking productive measures and joint efforts to address the border issues.  He also advocated amicably settling the border dispute and to work with cooperation for … Read more

Minister for Environment and Forest, Parimal Suklabaidya visited on Sunday Lailapur, where some houses and stalls were torched by miscreants from other side of the border last night, and interacted with the local people to defuse the tension. Suklabaidya, who rushed to the site of the incident at the instruction of the Chief Minister, said … Read more

He thanked SCO members for supporting initiatives proposed by India in the fields of economics & trade, startups, healthcare, S&T and culture.  India has assumed the Chairmanship of the SCO Council of Heads of Government this year and is hosting the meeting of SCO Premiers on 30th Nov this year. The event which was part … Read more

The Sri Lanka Navy will be represented by SLN Ships ‘Sayura’ (Offshore Patrol Vessel) and ‘Gajabahu’ (Training Ship) led by Rear Admiral Bandara Jayathilaka, the Flag Officer Commanding Naval Fleet, Sri Lanka Navy.  Indigenously built ASW corvettes ‘Kamorta’ and ‘Kiltan’ under the command of Rear Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan, ‘Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet’, will represent … Read more

The active cases are less than 8 lakh for the second consecutive day and stand at 7,83,311. The active cases now comprise 10.45% of the total positive cases of the country.Following the national trend, 22 States/UTs have less than 20,000 active cases.13 States/UTs have more than 20,000 but less than 50,000 active cases, while 3 States/UTs have more than … Read more

The missile  hit the target successfully with pin-point accuracy.   (File pic)

Over 76 lakh tonnes of paddy has been procured from six lakh 69 thousand farmers. The Agriculture Ministry said, government continues to procure Kharif crops at its Minimum Support Price from farmers as per its existing MSP Scheme. The total MSP value till date has been to the tune of over 14 thousand 495 crore … Read more

Government said, the total number of recoveries has reached over 65 lakh 97 thousand. Presently, the total number of active cases in the country is seven lakh 83 thousand and the Case Fatality Rate is at 1.52 per cent, which is one of the lowest, globally. The constantly increasing recoveries ensured that the actual caseload … Read more

Ardern, who was handed a resounding victory in a general election on Saturday, said she had informed the country’s governor general, Dame Patsy Reddy, that her party had the ability to form the next government. Ardern also said there was no need to bring in any new COVID-19 restrictions after one new case of community … Read more

The former Portuguese prime minister said far more could have been done if countries had worked together to combat the disease, which has killed more than one million people. “The COVID-19 pandemic is a major global challenge for the entire international community, for multilateralism and for me, as secretary-general of the United Nations,” Guterres told … Read more

Union Minister for Road Transport, Highways and MSMEs Nitin Gadkari has requested the Maharashtra Government to take initiative for preparation of detailed project report (DPR) for formation of the State Water Grid to overcome the recurring flood crisis in the State. This would help the government to ensure the availability of the water in drought … Read more

Startups and industries will soon have access to equipment and S&T infrastructure in different institutions, universities, and colleges spread all over the country to carry out experiments and tests they require for their R&D, technology, and product development. DST is restructuring its FIST (Fund for Improvement of S&T Infrastructure in Universities and Higher Educational institutions) … Read more

DST Secretary Prof. Ashutosh Sharma underlined the need to create knowledge that is relevant for different sections of our society at the Science-Society-Setu for AatmaNirbharBharat (S34ANB), a web clinic series by Science for Equity Empowerment and Development SEED Division, Department of Science and Technology (DST). “We must have a clear picture about what knowledge we are producing, the … Read more

Talwar & Trishul Blocks comprising of 128 Type-III married accommodation for Indian Naval Defence Civilian Employees was inaugurated by Lalchand Yadav, F/Man (G), a senior serving employee of Naval Dockyard (Mumbai) in the presence of VAdm Ajit Kumar FOC-in-C West on 16 October 2020. The newly commissioned quarters would bridge the shortfalls in accomodation for … Read more

The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has extended his greetings to people on the beginning of Navratri. “Pranams to Maa Shailputri on Day 1 of Navratri. With her blessings, may our planet be safe, healthy and prosperous. May her blessings give us strength to bring a positive change in the lives of the poor and downtrodden”, … Read more

PM Narendra Modi, today reviewed the Covid-19 pandemic situation in the country and the preparedness of vaccine delivery, distribution, and administration.  The meeting was attended by Union Health Minister, Harsh Vardhan, Principal Secretary to PM, Member (Health) NITI Aayog, Principal Scientific Advisor, Senior Scientists, officers of PMO, and other Departments of Government of India. The … Read more

India has leaped across a significant milestone in its fight against COVID. The active caseload of the country has fallen below 8 lakh for the first time after one and a half months. The total positive cases of the country today are 7,95,087. They comprise merely 10.70% of the total cases. The active caseload was below the 8L mark (7,85,996) last on 1st September. … Read more

According to the Cyclone Warning Division of the India Meteorological Department (IMD): The well-marked low pressure area over East Central & adjoining Northeast Arabian off South Gujarat coast moved west-northwestwardsand lay centered over East Central & adjoining Northeast Arabian Sea at 0530 hrs IST of today, the 17th October 2020. It is very likely to movefurther west-northwestwardsand concentrate into … Read more

Scientists have developed a synthetic material that mimics the dynamic capability of living organisms to adapt to new environments by utilizing simple natural design principles to create complex networks. The new materials developed opens new avenues for smart materials because of their dynamic and adaptive nature. Hence, they would be useful as recyclable polymers for … Read more

Glass is a non-crystalline, often transparent amorphous solid which is mostly formed by rapid cooling of its molten form. However, under certain conditions, during its formation, molten glass may rebel and transform to a crystal – the more stable state, an avoidable process called devitrification. However, the process of devitrification remains poorly understood as this process can be … Read more

Europe, which successfully tamped down the first surge of infections, has emerged as the new coronavirus epicentre in recent weeks and is reporting on average 140,000 cases a day over the past week. As a region, Europe is reporting more daily cases than India, Brazil and the United States combined. Europe is currently reporting a … Read more

It said that the reason on Saturday was due to the thunderstorm activity and formation of cumulonimbus clouds over the state and that a low pressure area of developing in the Bay of Bengal. The city recorded 44.5mm rain till 10 pm last night. Highest rainfall was recorded at Uppal at 153mm.  

The Lucknow-New Delhi and Ahmedabad-Mumbai Tejas Express trains were suspended from March 19 due to the coronavirus pandemic. IRCTC conducted an extensive training programme for Tejas staff to manage the operations amidst Covid-19 pandemic. A Standard Operation Procedure observing Covid-19 protocol has been issued to ensure safety of the passengers. Every alternate seat will be … Read more

Five Indian carriers including Air India, Vistara, Indigo, Spicejet and GoAir will also run 28 flights a week between the two countries. The Bangladeshi airlines will be operating flights from Dhaka to Delhi, Kolkata and Chennai while the Indian carriers will have flights from Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai and Mumbai to Dhaka. The flights between two countries … Read more

They said that under state law, only local elections officials can legally operate drop boxes – secured, clearly marked, publicly placed receptacles where voters can submit their ballots rather than entrust them to al Service or brave potentially crowded polling places on Election Day. California’s top elections official, Secretary of State Alex Padilla, said that … Read more