The initial assessment of damage from floods that have ravaged Punjab over the past weeks is around Rs 13,800 crore and the final figure will likely be higher, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann told NDTV Friday.
The UK-based NRI who ordered the murder of a 71-year-old US citizen of Indian origin had said he would marry her after meeting her on a matrimonial site and had promised her killer Rs 50 lakh and a new life abroad, police have said.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking a comprehensive relief package for Punjab, stating that the state has suffered an estimated loss of at least Rs 20,000 crore due to floods.
A 71-year-old woman, a US citizen of Indian origin, was allegedly killed shortly after she arrived here from Seattle to marry a 75-year-old UK-based NRI man, police said on Wednesday.
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The ICAI conducts CA exams twice a year and changes in the schedule are rare, making this adjustment a notable exception triggered by extraordinary circumstances.
A "sharp" spike has been seen in the sightings and recovery of drug-laden drones coming into India from Pakistan across the international border in Punjab over the last four years, posing a "significant" threat to the country's internal security
A 25-year-old man from a village in Punjab's Moga district, who went to Russia on a student visa last year, has ended up being "recruited" in the Army there
The Congress on Monday accused the Punjab Police of not allowing party leader Rahul Gandhi to meet flood-affected villagers across the Ravi river in Gurdaspur district.
At least nine people died when a rescue boat capsized during flood relief efforts in Pakistan, authorities said on Friday.
Indian Premier League franchise, Punjab Kings, came up with a unique move to boycott Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025.
The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to entertain Bollywood actor and Lok Sabha MP Kangana Ranaut's plea seeking quashing of a criminal defamation case filed against her by Mahinder Kaur, an elderly woman who was part of the farmers' protest in 2021
With two more deaths, the death count in the Punjab floods climbed to 55, according to official data.
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has recovered three hand grenades and a pistol in the Amritsar temple grenade attack case, exposing the transnational terror conspiracy involving a major arms and explosives syndicate, the agency said.
By focusing on both urgent requirements and rehabilitation measures, the initiative is designed to help families rebuild their lives
In a chilling case of suicide, a 45-year-old businessman in Punjab's Mohali walked into an HDFC bank branch, went to the toilet, and shot himself in the head.Rajdeep Singh ran an immigration business and was in debt
Denied relief by the Punjab and Haryana High Court, actor and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut has moved the Supreme Court for cancelling a case against her in connection with alleged defamatory remarks made during the 2020-21 protests.
The extradition proceeding against diamantaire Mehul Choksi, wanted in the Rs 13,000 crore Punjab National Bank fraud case, is likely to commence in a Belgian court next Monday.
A court in Punjab's Tarn Taran district convicted AAP MLA from Khadoor Sahib, Manjinder Singh Lalpura, and seven others in connection with the molestation and assault of a woman in 2013.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced a financial assistance of Rs 1,600 crore for flood-hit Punjab as he reviewed the situation and damage in the state, which was battling its worst deluge since 1988.
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He added that he is doing his bit and hopes others will too for those severely affected by the floods in Punjab
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The finance minister of Punjab and Jharkhand and the industries minister of Delhi ensured a spirited start to the NDTV GST Conclave on Tuesday, with their panel discussion on 'Matters of States' witnessing a heated debate on the GST reforms.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today announced a total lockdown in India from midnight for 21 days to fight the spread of coronavirus.
India must also straight away allow internationally-recognized testing kits to be used here - these are already in use in the USA and Europe (do not delay by waiting for Indian clearance).
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Hopefully, you are following social distancing and not mingling, especially with large groups or in crowded places. Can wearing a mask help? Here's what doctors say:
People across the world are worried about the rising cases of COVID-19, a highly contagious disease caused by the Novel Coronavirus that was first detected in China's Wuhan in December last year. What should you do if you're feeling any little ill, flu-ish and you are worried that you have symptoms of coronavirus?
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With some 400 positive cases within a population of 1.3 billion, the burning question in the minds of many is whether India is under-reporting. Until a couple of days ago, there were strict, conservative criteria for COVID 19 testing.
Soap and water is still the best way to clean your hands. Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
Wash hands with warm or cold water. Lather soap to get it on the backs of hands, between fingers and under finger nails before rinsing off. According to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, the time spent should be 20 seconds (or the time taken to sing the “Happy Birthday” song from beginning to end twice).
If soap and water are not available, use a hand sanitizer with at least 60 per cent alcohol.
The hand sanitizer should be applied to one palm before rubbing the hands together. While rubbing, the gel should be spread all over the hands and fingers, covering all surfaces until completely dry.
Cleansers and wipes are effective in cleaning and disinfecting objects and surfaces that are frequently touched.
Alcohol is effective at killing different types of microbes, including both viruses and bacteria. Coronavirus is the type of virus with an outer wrapping, called an envelope, which alcohol can kills.
Despite many DIY sites and programmes suggesting it, vodka doesn’t have enough alcohol content to effectively kill microbes.
India Coming Together Against COVID-19 campaign, an RB and NDTV initiative, aims to provide a platform to highlight the works of the unsung heroes, NGOs and community leaders at the frontline of the hygiene battle against COVID-19.
It is a small effort to keep Indians well informed with medical facts and the news that matters the most in their daily lives during the current lock-down. A campaign of hope despite of all of us being isolated.
The campaign will recognise and acknowledge the unsung heroes who are at the forefront of this battle against the coronavirus – doctors, the police, community kitchens, the suppliers of essential commodities. Pan-India stories on the effort being made to combat the virus – narrated by the administrators, the police and government bodies. We will also showcase how hygiene and handwashing are critical in this fight against Novel Coronavirus.