As part of a move to promote contactless ticket checking due to the spread of Covid-19. North Central Railway authorities have started a first of its kind airport-like boarding facility at Prayagraj railway station.

Train passengers arriving at the Prayagraj railway station are first taken to a boarding hall with four new check-in counters. These counters are fully contactless keeping in view the safety of passengers due to the coronavirus crisis, Ajit Kumar Singh, CPRO, North Central Railway, said.

The coronavirus pandemic in India grew by the highest number yet again. When over 13,000 fresh coronavirus cases were detected across the country in the last 24 hours.

Maharashtra and Delhi recorded the biggest jump in cases on Thursday. Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu also witnessed an explosion of fresh infections.

The total number of coronavirus cases in the country zoomed to 380,532.

Petrol and diesel prices were increased in metros on Friday, marking the thirteenth straight day of hike. As state-owned oil companies continued with the normal practice of daily reviews following a 12-week pause.

With effect from 6 am on June 19, the price of petrol was increased by 56 paise per litre in Delhi. While diesel by 63 paise per litre, compared to the previous day. While the price of petrol was revised to Rs 78.37 per litre in the national capital.

From Rs 77.81 per litre the previous day, the diesel rate was increased to Rs 77.06 per litre from Rs 76.43 per litre. According to notifications from state-run Indian Oil Corporation, the country's largest fuel retailer.

India’s coal ministry will launch the auction process of 41 blocks for commercial mining on Thursday. With an aim to achieve self-sufficiency in meeting energy needs and boost industrial development.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the launch event through video conferencing and outline his vision to achieve self-reliance in the mining sector. Coal and mines minister Pralhad Joshi will also be present during the launch event.

The commercial mining of these coal blocks is expected to generate approximately INR 33,000 crore of capital investment. In the country over the next five to seven years, the coal ministry said in a statement. These blocks will contribute INR 20,000 crore revenues annually to the state governments.

China said Wednesday it wanted to avoid further clashes with India. Along their border after the first deadly confrontation between the two nuclear powers in decades.

The two countries have traded blame for Monday's high-altitude brawl that left at least 20 Indian soldiers dead. While China refusing to confirm so far whether there were any casualties on its side.

Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian insisted again Wednesday. That it was Indian troops who illegally crossed the border and attacked the Chinese side.

India received overwhelming support in its election to the UN Security Council and it will continue to provide leadership. A new orientation for a reformed multilateral system, India's Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador TS Tirumurti said.

India garnered 184 votes out of the 192 ballots cast in the General Assembly to win. The election for the non-permanent seat in the powerful UN Security Council.

India's two-year term will begin on January 1, 2021. This is the eighth time that India will sit at the UN high-table. Which comprises five permanent members and 10 non-permanent members.

Netizens are currently slamming the nepotism gang for ganging up against the late actor and pushing him to the edge. Apparently, Sushant always felt like an outsider in the industry and losing multiple projects made the situation worse in his case.

Sonam Kapoor's Instagram page right now, the commenting section is disabled. The comment section no longer open to everyone but is restricted to a few accounts. It means only the accounts that Sonam Kapoor wants to, can comment on her picture posts.

The coronavirus pandemic in India witnessed a new peak. With the states registering 12,881 fresh cases in a single day — the highest so far. The total number of coronavirus patients in the country zoomed to 366,946.

Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu and Delhi — three worst-affected states — continued to record high number coronavirus infection cases in the last 24 hours. Uttar Pradesh and Haryana recorded the biggest jump in coronavirus infection count on Tuesday.

The death toll in the country jumped to 12,237. At least 334 people succumbed to death in the last 24 hours.

Beijing's airports cancelled more than 1,200 flights and schools in the Chinese capital were closed again. On Wednesday as authorities rushed to contain a new coronavirus outbreak linked to a wholesale food market.

The city reported 31 new cases on Wednesday while officials urged residents not to leave Beijing. With fears growing about the second wave of infections in China. Which had largely brought its coronavirus outbreak under control.

Tens of thousands of people linked to the new Beijing virus cluster. This believed to have started in the sprawling Xinfadi wholesale food market which is being tested. With almost 30 residential compounds in the city now under lockdown.

Director Abhinav Kashyap of ‘Dabangg’ fame was all over the news recently after he shared a hard-hitting post on his social media handle in the wake of the sad demise of Sushant Singh Rajput.

He also claimed in the post that Salman Khan and his family bullied him and sabotaged his career. Arbaaz Khan has now reacted to his allegations.

Reacting to Abhinav Kashyap’s allegations, Arbaaz reportedly told a news portal. That they have already taken legal action even before this post.