The Union Cabinet on Wednesday granted ex-post facto dispensation to Alliance Air, a subsidiary of national carrier Air India, to commence international flight services between India and Sri Lanka.

Cabinet approves Alliance Air to commence international flight services between India, Sri Lanka

Nepal's Federal Socialist Party MP Pradeep Yadav on Tuesday hit out at the central government over its failure to finalise the location to set up quarantine facilities and sarcastically proposed that those to be rescued from coronavirus-hit Wuhan city in China should be sheltered in the Parliament.

Let's vacate Parliament to shelter evacuees: Nepali lawmaker jabs government over failure to set up quarantine facilities

The World Health Organisation has released a shocking report on World Cancer day which states that one out of every 10 Indians will develop cancer during their lifetime and one in 15 will die of the disease.

One in every ten Indians will develop cancer during their lifetime: World Health Organisation

Supreme Court on Wednesday said that it will start from March 17 the final hearing on the petitions challenging the constitutional validity of a Maharashtra law, which grants reservation to the Maratha community in education and jobs.

Supreme Court to start final hearing on pleas challenging Maratha reservation

A suspected case of coronavirus was on Tuesday admitted to an isolation ward of Hisar's Civil Hospital. The suspected patient, Mohan is pursuing MBBS from China and had recently returned from there, said Hospital's Nodal Officer.

Suspected case of coronavirus admitted to isolation ward of Haryana-based hospital

Delhi High Court will pass its order on Wednesday on a plea filed by the Central government and Tihar Jail authorities challenging Patiala House court order, which stayed the execution of the four convicts in the Nirbhaya gang-rape and murder case.

Delhi HC to pass order on Centre's plea challenging stay on Nirbhaya convicts' execution

The Air India crew onboard the two special flights that evacuated more than 600 Indians from the coronavirus-hit Chinese city of Wuhan has been sent on a week-long leave, an Air India spokesperson said on Monday.

Air India's Wuhan evacuation crew given leave for one week

The ninth edition of India and Bangladesh military training called 'Sampriti IX' began in Umroi, Meghalaya. Also read- Budget 2020: Here's what's in store for the Defence sector The training commenced on Monday and its main focus is counter-terrorism on difficult terrains like mountains and jungles.

India-Bangladesh military training begins in Meghalaya

The United States hopes to announce several billion dollars worth of defence deals with India in the near term, country's Ambassador to New Delhi Kenneth Juster said on Tuesday.

US hopes to announce several billion dollars worth of defence deals with India in near term: Ambassador Kenneth Juster

Indonesia needs to sign a new renewable energy contract in the next three years to counter its massive demographic shift, according to a report in 'Indonesia Clean Energy Outlook'.

To combat Asia's energy battle, Indonesia needs to sign new renewable energy contract: Report

India's manufacturing activity expanded at its quickest pace in nearly eight years in January with robust growth in new orders and output, a private survey showed on Monday, suggesting the economy may be getting back on firmer footing.

India's January manufacturing activity hits near eight-year-high as orders jump

Things might not look up for the Indian economy at the moment but according to a study, India is likely to bounce back in the long run. According to a Japan-based think tank, India's bolstered GDP, together with neighbouring China's, is expected to account for 35 per cent of the global Gross Domestic Product in the year 2060.

India, China to account for nearly 35% of global GDP in 2060: Study

Indian nationals were among the over 1,400 fighters of a blacklisted faction of the Islamic State terror group who surrendered to Afghan authorities last year, according to a UN report.

Indians among ISIS-K foreign fighters who surrendered to Afghan authorities: UN report 

Under neighbourhood first policy, Indian airline Air India has rescued 7 citizens of Maldives along with 323 Indians from Wuhan, the epicentre of the SARS-like coronavirus.

India rescues seven Maldivians from Wuhan under neighbourhood first policy

India on Sunday reported second case of coronavirus. The second case is also a resident from Kerala. The patient has a history of travel to China, according to a statement by the government.

Second confirmed case of coronavirus reported in India 

India whitewashed New Zealand in the five-match T20I series as they defeated the hosts by seven runs in the fifth game here on Sunday. With this clean sweep, India became the first team to win a T20I series by 5-0.

India whitewash New Zealand, wins fifth T20I by seven runs

A protest erupted in the national capital on Sunday against the sit-in protest by women at Shaheen Bagh. Scores of women at Shaheen are protesting against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA).

Protest erupt in Delhi against Shaheen Bagh sit-in

India on Sunday temporarily suspended e-visa facility for Chinese travellers and foreigners residing in China in view of the virulent coronavirus that has killed more than 300 people, infected 14,562 others and spread to 25 countries, including India, the US and the UK.

Coronavirus: India temporarily suspends e-visa facility for Chinese and foreigners residing in China 

Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa on Sunday said that the cabinet expansion would take place on February 6, with 13 MLAs taking oath of office. "The cabinet expansion will take place on February 6 with the oath-taking ceremony at the Raj Bhavan at 10.

13 MLAs taking oath of office in Karnataka Cabinet expansion on February 6

In a massive outreach program for Delhi assembly elections, almost one lakh BJP workers will go door-to-door on Sunday and appeal voters to vote for the party. Union Minister Prakash Javadekar said that party chief JP Nadda and Home Minister Amit Shah will also participate in the campaign.

Door-to-door campaigning in Delhi by one lakh BJP workers: Javadekar

The Prime minister of Madagascar Christian Ntsay has thanked India for the relief assistance to the African country in the aftermath of the devastating floods. PM Ntsay said Indian Navy's presence is a "welcomed" one.

Madagascar welcomes India's help to deal with floods; PM Ntsay says Indian Navy's presence is welcomed

Indian retail and institutional investors shied away from domestic equity markets last year as a slowing economy ate into stock valuations and earnings. Their purchases of equity mutual funds in 2019 were the lowest in three years.

Indian investors eschew equity funds as economy falters

The coronavirus outbreak in China could start to disrupt India's production of smartphones if it continues to spread in February, as it could delay component shipments, industry executives said.

China virus causes scare for India's smartphone makers

Air India special flight departing from Delhi on Friday will evacuate around 400 Indians trapped in the coronavirus-hit Chinese city of Wuhan, the national carrier's Chairman and Managing Director Ashwani Lohani said.

Air India CMD says around 400 Indians to be evacuated from Wuhan

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