Day: August 18, 2020

Delhi-based Kashmiri scribes, over 25 people from Valley were potential spying targets: Report

NIA arrests ophthalmologist for alleged ISKP links

7:41 pm August 18, 2020

Bengaluru: An ophthalmologist has been arrested by the NIA for his alleged connection with the banned terror outfit Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP). The National Investigation Agency said that 28-year-old Abdur Rahman, a resident of Basavanagudi in the city, was arrested on August 17. The case was initially registered by the Delhi Police Special Cell in March 2020 after the arrest of a […]

CMS holds Global Interfaith Convention to promote communal harmony

UK creates brand new health unit to combat COVID-19, infectious diseases

7:40 pm August 18, 2020

London: The UK government on Tuesday confirmed the creation of a brand new “rigorous” science-led health unit to combat the COVID-19 pandemic and other infectious diseases. The National Institute for Health Protection (NIHP), reports of which had emerged over the weekend, will start work immediately with a single command structure that brings together existing units such as Public Health England (PHE), National […]

Air India flyer seeks damages over data breach

Air India pilots challenge termination of services; HC seeks airline’s stand

7:23 pm August 18, 2020

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court Tuesday sought Air India’s reply on a plea by several pilots challenging the national carrier’s decision to terminate their services with effect from August 13. Justice Jyoti Singh issued notice to Air India and sought its stand on the fresh batch of petitions by four pilots who have challenged the airline’s August 13 […]

Will Trump's mishandling of records leave a hole in history?

Trump pushes back against Michelle Obama speech

7:22 pm August 18, 2020

Washington: President Donald Trump is pushing back against former first lady Michelle Obama, claiming that her husband’s Oval Office performance is what catapulted him into the White House. In her remarks Monday night at the Democratic National Convention, Mrs. Obama declared Trump was “in over his head” and the “wrong president for our country.” In tweets Tuesday morning Trump taunted […]

Vistara starts operating flights on Mumbai-Male route

Vistara to operate special flights on Delhi-London route between Aug 28-Sep 30

7:12 pm August 18, 2020

New Delhi: Vistara on Tuesday said it will operate special flights on Delhi-London route from August 28 to September 30 as part of the bilateral air bubble arrangement signed between India and the UK. Moreover, the full-service carrier is seeking necessary regulatory approvals to soon operate similar special flights to Paris in France and Frankfurt […]