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Indian Railways launches ‘Meri Saheli’ initiative for security of women passengers

11:40 pm October 29, 2020

New Delhi : The Indian Railways on Thursday launched ‘Meri Saheli’ initiative for focused action on security of women passengers across all zones. An initiative of the Railways Protection Force, the strategy entails interaction with women passengers, especially those travelling alone, by a team of young women RPF personnel at the originating station, according to a statement […]

SC seeks Centre’s reply on plea alleging no approval for Remdesivir, Favipiravir to treat COVID-19

3:02 pm October 29, 2020

New Delhi: The Supreme Court Thursday sought the Centre’s reply on a plea alleging that two medicines Remdesivir and Favipiravir, are being used for treatment of COVID-19 without approval. A bench headed by Chief Justice S A Bobde issued notice to the Centre on the plea and sought its response in four weeks. Advocate M L Sharma petitioner […]

Pompeo says China's policies on Muslims amount to 'genocide'

US to open embassy in Maldives: Pompeo

8:16 pm October 28, 2020

Male: The US will open an embassy in Maldives, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced on Wednesday as he held extensive talks with leadership of the strategically located island nation in the Indian Ocean, weeks after the two countries clinched a key defence cooperation agreement. “I am pleased to announce our plan to open an […]

Rupee drops by 16 paise to over 1-month low on strong dollar demand

7:13 pm October 28, 2020

Mumbai: The rupee depreciated by 16 paise to settle at more than one-month low of 73.87 against the US currency on Wednesday due to month-end dollar demand from importers and the greenback’s gains against major currencies. Losses in domestic stock markets and uncertainty ahead of expected fresh stimulus measures also weighed on the investor sentiment. […]

US company bribed Rs 10 lakh to Indian official for license approval: Department of Justice

11:34 am October 28, 2020

Washington: An American spirit maker has agreed to pay USD 19.5 million to settle a bribery probe in the US after the Department of Justice alleged that it paid a bribe of Rs 10 lakh to a senior Indian government official for the approval of a license to market and sell its “ready-to-drink” products in India. According to its […]