Day: November 9, 2019

India can now create Aatmanirbhar secured internet

Mobile internet services suspended in parts of Rajasthan

2:49 pm November 9, 2019

Jaipur: Mobile internet services have been suspended in parts of Rajasthan as a precautionary measure following the Supreme Court verdict in the Ram Janmbhoomi-Babri Masjid land dispute case, officials said on Saturday. Jaipur Divisional Commissioner K C Verma told PTI that mobile internet services have been suspended in Jaipur, Alwar and Sikar as a precautionary […]

PM hands over 'chadar' for Ajmer Sharif dargah

We respect, accept verdict, says Ajmer Dargah; appeals for peace

2:46 pm November 9, 2019

Jaipur: The spiritual head of Ajmer dargah on Saturday welcomed the decision of Supreme Court on Ayodhya case and appealed to people to maintain peace and harmony. The apex court on Saturday cleared the way for the construction of a Ram Temple at the disputed site at Ayodhya, and directed the Centre to allot a […]

Slight rise in mercury in Delhi, strong winds forecast

2:42 pm November 9, 2019

New Delhi: The national capital saw a slight rise in the mercury on Saturday as the minimum temperature settled at 16.5 degrees Celsius, officials said. The temperature recorded was three notches above the season’s average, MeT officials said. The weatherman has forecast strong surface winds during day time and the maximum temperature is likely to […]

Dalai Lama receives first dose of anti-coronavirus vaccine

US wants UN to take up Dalai Lama succession: envoy

2:39 pm November 9, 2019

Washington: The United States wants the United Nations to take up the Dalai Lama’s succession in an intensifying bid to stop China from trying to handpick his successor, an envoy said after meeting the Tibetan spiritual leader. Sam Brownback, the US ambassador-at-large for international religious freedom, said he spoke at length about the succession issue […]

7 Hong Kong pro-democracy lawmakers detained or face arrest

2:36 pm November 9, 2019

Hong Kong: Seven Hong Kong pro-democracy lawmakers have either been detained or face arrest Saturday, in a move expected to escalate public fury during months of unrest. A police statement said one of the lawmakers was charged Saturday. All of them will appear in court on Monday. Lawmakers told a news conference their colleagues are […]