pandemic

Canada OKs return of Boeing 737 Max aircraft

Boeing’s struggles continue: No jetliner sales in September

11:29 pm October 13, 2020

Washington: Boeing failed to sell any airline planes last month and suffered more cancellations of a grounded jetliner, further evidence of the company’s battle to overcome a drop in air travel during the pandemic and crashes involving the 737 Max. The company said Tuesday that three Max orders were canceled in September and it dropped orders for […]

Jantar Mantar buzzes with activity as protesters gather to seek justice for Hathras gang-rape victim

11:25 pm October 2, 2020

New Delhi: Jantar Mantar in central Delhi buzzed with activity on Friday as the venue witnessed perhaps its first biggest protest ever since the COVID-19 pandemic began, with hundreds of protesters gathering there to demand justice for the Hathras gang-rape and murder victim. Social distancing norms and wearing of masks went for a toss as many of […]

Rajya Sabha bids farewell to 11 retiring members

1:54 pm September 23, 2020

New Delhi: Rajya Sabha on Wednesday bid farewell to 11 of its members who will retire in November this year. When the House met, Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu mentioned that 11 MPs from Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand will be retiring in November. They include Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, Samajwadi Party leader Ram Gopal […]

Donald Trump set to return to the spotlight with CPAC speech

In defiance of Nevada governor, Trump holds indoor rally

12:48 pm September 14, 2020

Las Vegas (US): In open defiance of state regulations and his own administration’s pandemic health guidelines, President Donald Trump on Sunday hosted his first indoor rally since June with a packed, mask-less Nevada crowd. Eager to project a sense of normalcy in imagery, Trump soaked up the raucous cheers inside a warehouse. Not since a […]

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

COVID-19 should not be taken lightly: Harsh Vardhan

11:59 pm August 28, 2020

Indore: Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan said on Friday that the COVID-19 recovery rate in the country has improved to 76.28 per cent, but added that the pandemic should not be taken lightly. He said this while virtually inaugurating a Rs 237 crore-worth super speciality hospital built by the Centre in Indore, which is […]