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CBI directs staff to wear formals on duty

10:31 pm June 4, 2021

New Delhi: New CBI Director Subodh Kumar Jaiswal has directed all officials of the agency to be dressed in formals on duty, warning them that casual dressing will not be allowed. In an order issued by the Deputy Director Administration, it has been made clear that while all male staff should be dressed in trousers, […]

Biden widens list of Chinese firms off-limits for investment

10:29 pm June 4, 2021

Washington: President Joe Biden has nearly doubled the list of Chinese companies whose shares are off-limits to US investors in the latest sign he is not softening Washington’s stance toward Beijing. An executive order issued late Thursday says it aims to solidify and strengthen an order signed last year by his predecessor Donald Trump by […]

Delhi witnesses dusty winds, light rains

9:40 pm June 4, 2021

New Delhi: Delhi witnessed dusty winds on Friday, followed by light rains. The rains brought a much-needed relief to Delhiites reeling under hot and humid conditions. The minimum temperature was recorded at 26.1 degrees Celsius on Friday, a notch below the season’s average. The weatherman has predicted partly cloudy skies for the day with the […]

Milkha Singh cremated with full state honours

Milkha Singh stable in ICU, gets call from PM

9:37 pm June 4, 2021

Chandigarh: Legendary Indian sprinter Milkha Singh is “better and more stable” as he battles COVID-19 in the ICU of the PGIMER hospital here and also received a phone call from Prime Minister Narendra Modi enquiring about his health on Friday. In a statement, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) said that Milkha is […]

Woman shot at, injured by pottery co-worker during fight

8:59 pm June 4, 2021

Bulandshahr: A man was arrested on Friday for allegedly firing at a 52-year-old woman and injuring her during a fight between two parties in the Khurja city of the district. The woman’s condition, however, was described as out of danger . Police identified the arrested accused as Sabir, who, they said, fired at Rahisan from […]