Kerala HC gives relief for teacher suspended over Savarkar quiz question
Kochi, Aug 19 (IANS) The Kerala High Court on Wednesday stayed, for one month, the suspension of a school teacher who faced action by the state government over a quiz question identifying V.D. Savarkar as a freedom fighter who received the most severe…
India’s vehicle finance gains momentum led by used cars, commercial vehicles
New Delhi, Aug 19 (IANS) India’s vehicle finance market entered a phase of more segmented growth, led by commercial vehicle and used‑car lending, premiumisation in auto financing and rising penetration beyond major cities, a report said on Wednesday. The…
Kerala Governor Arlekar turns Good Samaritan, stops convoy to help ailing man on road
Thiruvananthapuram Aug 19 (IANS) It was an unscheduled halt on a busy city road, but one that could have made all the difference to a man who suddenly collapsed while walking home in the Kerala capital. Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar was on…
West African countries pledge stronger response to epidemics
Abidjan, Aug 19 (IANS) Experts from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have reaffirmed their commitment in Abidjan to strengthening the response to epidemics and other public health emergencies. Health experts, representatives of…
Akshaye Khanna’s glimpse as Shukracharya for ‘Mahakali’ out on August 24, netizens say ‘Goosebumps’
Mumbai, Aug 19 (IANS) Basking in the success of ‘Hanu-Man’, filmmaker Prasanth Varma is gearing up to bring the next part of his cinematic Universe on screen with ‘Mahakali’. Adding to the hype for the already awaited mythological…
Rajasthan govt orders enquiry into illegal sale of cancer injections
Jaipur, Aug 19 (IANS) Rajasthan Health Minister, Gajendra Singh, has taken serious note of the alleged illegal sale in Delhi of cancer injections originally supplied through Rajasthan Medical Services Corporation Limited (RMSCL) to the Government Cancer…
Cabinet okays key Bihar road project for Rs 3,590 crore to boost connectivity, cut congestion
New Delhi, Aug 19 (IANS) In a bid to expand Bihar’s National Highway network and facilitate faster movement of goods and passengers, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the…
DR Congo Ebola outbreak remains global health emergency as cases surge
Kinshasa, Aug 19 (IANS) The World Health Organisation (WHO) has said that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) remains a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC), as the epidemic surpasses 5,000 cases, spreads…
Adani Electricity conducts monsoon safety awareness drive in its power distribution areas
Mumbai, Aug 19 (IANS) Adani Electricity is organising a ‘Monsoon Safety Awareness Drive’ in BMC schools and slums across its power distribution areas to create awareness about electricity safety during the monsoon season. Students, teachers and Adani…
Nifty extends losing streak to 7th day, Sensex falls for 4th session
Mumbai, Aug 19 (IANS) Benchmark equity indices extended their losing streaks on Wednesday, with the Nifty declining for the seventh consecutive session and the Sensex falling for the fourth straight day amid weakness across global equity markets. The…