Deeptiman Tiwary

The attack which killed 27 people was allegedly carried out by three Islamic State terrorists, one of whom was later identified as a resident of Kasaragod in Kerala.

In a letter sent to Chief Secretaries of all states, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) frowned upon states making exceptions to the guidelines issued by the ministry on March 24 and onwards.

It was only by March 21 that the Home Ministry (MHA) was able to draw up a list of over 800 foreigners associated with Tablighi activities across the country.

While Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday underlined that this was the only way to fight COVID-19, the Home Ministry directed states to ensure effective sealing of the borders.

The groups will deal with matters concerning medical emergency management plan, availability of hospitals, testing and quarantine facilities, availability of medical equipment, among others.

Indeed, as many as four clarificatory notes had to be issued by the Home Ministry since the PM’s speech to expand the list of essential supplies and services.

An Islamic State magazine, al Naba, on Friday published a picture of the suicide attackers identifying one of them as Abu Khalid al-Hindi. The picture has been identified by the parents of Muhsin as that of their son.

Amit Shah is learnt to have discussed the prevailing situation over COVID-19 and the issues associated with the lockdown. Shah, sources said, asked them to sort out issues with essential supplies and provide help to migrant workers.

P V Rama Sastry speaks to The Indian Express on the challenges of maintaining essential supplies along with managing an effective lockdown.

While some authorities including Delhi Police, Gurugram Police, Noida Police and Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation instituted mechanisms for allowing home deliveries, many raised concerns over non-adherence of Union Ministry of Home Affairs orders in different states.

Shrivastava said: “This lockdown is unprecedented. Never in the past has it happened that the entire country is locked down. Because it has happened so suddenly, it is taking some time for things to settle down."

Multiple instances of racial slurs against people of the North East, including sportspersons, have come to light, the advisory said.

While Lok Sabha was adjourned around 3.30 pm after passing the Finance Bill, 2020, without any discussion, Rajya Sabha was adjourned around 7 pm.

Essel Group chairman Subhash Chandra appeared before the Enforcement Directorate on Saturday in connection with the agency’s money laundering probe related to Yes Bank promoter Rana Kapoor. Sources said that Chandra arrived at the ED’s Mumbai office in the morning and was questioned till early evening before he was allowed to go. “Just like Anil […]

On Friday, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi urging that the NPR updation be postponed.

The public officials, according to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), allegedly extended favours to these companies in terms of allowing delayed payments, not charging interest on delayed payments and allowing coal supply despite previous dues not being cleared.

The ED summoned Chandra and Jet Airways’ Naresh Goyal for questioning in the Yes Bank case on Wednesday, but none of them appeared.

On his part, Subhash Chandra cited his commitment to attendance in the ongoing session of Parliament. He is a member of Rajya Sabha and was present in the House on Wednesday during a discussion on two pieces of legislation dealing with Unani medicines and homoeopathy.

More than 69 per cent of these NGOs are educational institutions, the government told Parliament on Tuesday.