Shashi Sharma

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Delhi govt's ad shows Sikkim as separate country; senior officer suspended

Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang took strong exceptions of the advertisement, saying that it was objectionable for the proud Indian citizens of Sikkim and made them feel left out. He asked the Delhi chief minister to remove the advertisement and rectify the error.

May 23, 2020

Fact check: Udhampur Sabzi Mandi coronavirus spread rumours are fake

An elderly lady in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur recently tested positive for the deadly coronavirus. Moreover, none of the family members of the elderly lady has so far tested positive, the Udhampur Deputy Commissioner said.

May 23, 2020

Health Minister Harsh Vardhan takes charge as WHO Executive Board chairman

On Tuesday, May 19, the 73rd annual World Health Assembly had elected 10 new members, including India, the United Kingdom and South Korea, to the WHO Executive Board for a period of three years.

May 22, 2020

Revised CDC guidance says coronavirus 'doesn't spread easily' from contaminated surfaces or animals

The CDC has not completely ruled out that the virus doesn't spread from touching contaminated surfaces or coming in contact with infected animals, but said that the risk is low.

May 22, 2020

Viral one day, in handcuffs the second: How J&K police arrested 3 novice terrorists

A special team of Kupwara police along with the teams of 28 RR and 162Bn CRPF arrested three Kashmiri youths who had recently joined terror ranks.

May 21, 2020

Convicted in US, Al Qaeda terrorist Mohammed Ibrahim Zubair deported to India

Born in Sharjah, Zubair studied engineering from Osmania University and graduated in 2001. He went to the United States for further studies and enrolled himself at the University of Illinois Urbana before joined Al Qaeda.

May 21, 2020

Did Congress-ruled states handle migrant crisis any better? Nirmala Sitharaman asks

The finance minister also said that the Modi government will help migrant workers, who walked back to their homes amid the pandemic fears, to return back to cities and towns.

May 20, 2020

Nepal gets new map with Indian territories amid border row with India

The Nepali prime minister vowed to take back territories of Limpiyadhura, Lipulek and Kalapani from India's possession through firm diplomatic efforts.

May 19, 2020

No relief for aviation sector; Centre's projected savings of Rs 1,000 cr inflated

Experts contend that there is hardly any room left for further significant shortening of routes, but even if it's done by opening up more air space, it will have a marginal effect in terms of savings for the airlines.

May 19, 2020

World Health Assembly elects India, 9 other countries to WHO Executive Board

The annual meet was held to chart a path for the world to combat the coronavirus, which has killed more than 3.17 lakh people and infected nearly 4.9 million across the world.

May 19, 2020

Ready 24x7 to remove Pak terror camps: IAF Chief RKS Bhadauria's stern warning to Pakistan

On the question of airstrikes at terror launchpads across the Line of Control (LoC) in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK), the IAF chief said: "If the situation demands so, of course, Indian Air Force is ready 24x7."

May 18, 2020

Maha govt orders Cooperative Housing Societies to screen residents for coronavirus symptoms

The decision has also met with criticism with a section of people, including some doctors, terming it "stupidity". Amit Thadani, a practicing surgeon said that this would expose managing committee members and staff to the direct risk of coronavirus infection.

May 18, 2020

Lockdown poses threat to Kashmir's timber as illegal felling of trees rises in forest areas

Activists say that the illegal felling of timber trees has been going on for decades but the timber smuggling has increased over the last two-three years and now due to the lockdown.

May 17, 2020

Upmarket Mumbai food joint Yauatcha team member tests coronavirus positive, closes indefinitely

Yauatcha said that although they took all the necessary precautions, one of their team members contracted the highly contagious coronavirus, prompting the restaurant to close its central kitchen indefinitely as a precautionary measure.

May 17, 2020

Easing airspace restrictions, auctioning 6 airports; how govt is trying to revive aviation sector

The finance minister claimed that the move to open more air space for civilian flights will bring Rs 1,000 crore per year benefits for the aviation sector, facing unprecedented crisis amid lockdown to contain coronavirus pandemic.

May 16, 2020

Anand Mahindra offers to hire Indian Army's 'Tour of Duty' recruits

The Indian Army is also mulling over the proposal to allow paramilitary soldiers and central armed police forces personnel to serve for up to seven years and then return to their parent organisations.

May 16, 2020

Instead of layoffs, Asian Paints will give salary increments to boost staff morale amid Covid-19 pandemic

Asian Paints has been debt-free for years and maintaining a healthy dividend payout to its shareholders. The company has recently donated Rs 35 crore toward PM Cares and state coronavirus funds.

May 15, 2020

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Fact check: Viral claim attributed to WHO that coronavirus doesn't infect vegetarians is fake

The viral message on social media claims that "not a single vegetarian person has contracted coronavirus in the entire world, says the WHO report. Amazing Sanatan culture".

May 15, 2020

Delhi Defence Colony Coroanvirus family domestic help

Maid contracts COVID-19 from posh Delhi family; gets thrown out

After being thrown out in the middle of the night, the woman sat on-road and pleaded the family to take her back but her appeal fell on deaf ears. Even the police officials and an ambulance that was called to the scene refused to offer any help in the matter.

May 14, 2020

Former CJI Ranjan Gogoi opens up about Rajya Sabha nomination, 'activist' judges & more

Recently, Gogoi's nomination to the Rajya Sabha by the Centre raised many eyebrows and even his former colleagues, including those with whom he had addressed that famous press conference against then CJI Dipak Misra, also questioned his decision to accept the Upper House birth.

May 14, 2020

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Articles by Shashi Sharma

Delhi govt's ad shows Sikkim as separate country; senior officer suspended

Fact check: Udhampur Sabzi Mandi coronavirus spread rumours are fake

Health Minister Harsh Vardhan takes charge as WHO Executive Board chairman

Revised CDC guidance says coronavirus 'doesn't spread easily' from contaminated surfaces or animals

Viral one day, in handcuffs the second: How J&K police arrested 3 novice terrorists

Convicted in US, Al Qaeda terrorist Mohammed Ibrahim Zubair deported to India

Did Congress-ruled states handle migrant crisis any better? Nirmala Sitharaman asks

Nepal gets new map with Indian territories amid border row with India

No relief for aviation sector; Centre's projected savings of Rs 1,000 cr inflated

World Health Assembly elects India, 9 other countries to WHO Executive Board

Ready 24x7 to remove Pak terror camps: IAF Chief RKS Bhadauria's stern warning to Pakistan

Maha govt orders Cooperative Housing Societies to screen residents for coronavirus symptoms

Lockdown poses threat to Kashmir's timber as illegal felling of trees rises in forest areas

Upmarket Mumbai food joint Yauatcha team member tests coronavirus positive, closes indefinitely

Easing airspace restrictions, auctioning 6 airports; how govt is trying to revive aviation sector

Anand Mahindra offers to hire Indian Army's 'Tour of Duty' recruits

Instead of layoffs, Asian Paints will give salary increments to boost staff morale amid Covid-19 pandemic

Fact check: Viral claim attributed to WHO that coronavirus doesn't infect vegetarians is fake

Maid contracts COVID-19 from posh Delhi family; gets thrown out

Former CJI Ranjan Gogoi opens up about Rajya Sabha nomination, 'activist' judges & more

Ranveer Singh touches Sanjay Leela Bhansali's feet; Sara Ali Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari radiate in ethnic outfits at reception

Omar lambasts "arrogant" Congress after BJP's historic victory; Mehbooba reacts [details]

BJP leads in 53 seats, crosses majority mark in Chhattisgarh

Ranbir Kapoor's fans burst crackers inside theatres during Animal screening; fans say 'low budget Salman Khan' fans'