Kabul [Afghanistan], August 4 (ANI): Stepping up ongoing efforts to address corruption in Afghanistan remains critical, finds a UN report released on Wednesday while adding that country's civil society and media play a critical role in fostering transparency and exposing corruption.
New Delhi [India], August 4 (ANI): As many as 183 people have been arrested by Delhi Police in connection with the farmers' protest since 2020, the Ministry of Home Affairs informed the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday, adding that all of them are on bail.
Kabul [Afghanistan], August 4 (ANI): The Afghan forces thwarted the Taliban's attack on India-built Salma Dam in Herat province, said the Afghan government, adding that the terror group has "suffered heavy casualties and fled the area as a result of counter-attacks".
New Delhi [India], August 4 (ANI): Karnataka Cabinet expansion will take place on Wednesday, said Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai adding that if clearance is received by the party's central leadership in the morning, the oath-taking ceremony will be held in the evening.
Guwahati (Assam) [India], August 4 (ANI): The situation at Assam-Mizoram border is normal said Assam Minister Ashok Singhal adding that he along with Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) president Atul Bora, will meet Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga on Thursday to find a resolution.
New Delhi [India], August 3 (ANI): Underlining that the second wave of COVID-19 is not over yet, the Union Health Ministry on Tuesday said that the Reproduction (R) number is high in eight states adding that case trajectory needs to be controlled there.
Guwahati (Assam) [India], August 3 (ANI): Assam wants a permanent peaceful solution, said state government's spokesperson Pijush Hazarika amid border dispute with Mizoram, adding that the state will welcome Centre's solution.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 2 (ANI): Shops in Maharashtra will remain open till 8 pm, said Chief Minister Uddhav Thackrey on Monday, adding that restriction will continue in the places where the cases are on rising.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 2 (ANI): Maharashtra minister Aaditya Thackeray on Monday said the state has set a record of vaccinating 8 lakh people in a day against COVID-19, adding it can conduct 1.5 million inoculations in 24 hours.
Washington [US], August 2 (ANI): A new study found that people who eat a diet that includes at least half a serving per day of foods high in flavonoids like strawberries, oranges, peppers and apples may have a 20 per cent lower risk of cognitive decline.
Nuristan [Afghanistan], August 1 (ANI): The death toll of last week's flooding in Afghanistan's Kamdish district has risen to 113 with dozens still missing, TOLO News reported quoting an official, adding that 70 more were injured.
London [UK], August 1 (ANI): UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his wife, Carrie Johnson, are expecting their second child in December, said Carrie on Saturday adding that she felt blessed but a bit nervous.