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With the Indian meteorological department forecast of a cyclonic storm reaching Odishs coast on December 4, the state government on Wednesday asked collectors of 13 districts to prepare for evacuation of the people and has chalked out a disaster management strategy by requisitioning National...
23:03
A journalist was arrested here on Wednesday for allegedly making derogatory remarks against Kerala health minister Veena George. The Kochi cyber crime police arrested the scribe, TP Nandakumar, based on a complaint by a lawyer. ...
22:29
The Border Security Force Wednesday said its troops fired on a drone along the India-Pakistan border in the Amritsar sector, forcing it to return. In an official statement, the BSF said its personnel...
21:51
The cumulative number of COVID vaccine doses administered in the country crossed 125 crore on Wednesday, the Union health ministry said. More than 71,55,049 vaccine doses have been administered till 7 pm, it said. The daily vaccination tally is expected to increase with the compilation...
21:23
Over 2 million Indian accounts were banned by WhatsApp, while 500 grievance reports were received by the messaging platform in October, according to its compliance report. In its latest report released on Monday, WhatsApp said 2,069,000 Indian accounts were banned on WhatsApp during the said...
20:46
A man allegedly lost Rs 89,000 while ordering for food online from a famous restaurant in Maharashtra's Aurangabad city, police said on Wednesday. Based on a complaint, an offence was registered on Tuesday at MIDC police station under section 420 (cheating) of the IPC and relevant provisions...
20:29
Four people who flew into Delhi from the Netherlands and the UK in the early hours of Wednesday have tested positive for COVID-19 and their samples have been sent for genome sequencing to ascertain if they have the new variant, Omicron, sources said....
19:52
There have been no incidents of radioactive leakage to the environment from any nuclear power plant in the country in the last three years, the Atomic Energy Ministry said.Responding to a question in the Lok Sabha, Minister of State in the Department of Space and Department of Atomic Energy...
19:36
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A five-year-old girl suffering from a rare heart condition got a new lease of life after the heart of a 41-year-old farmer from Madhya Pradesh was flown to Mumbai and transplanted in her, an official said on Wednesday.According to officials from Indore's Government Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Medical...
19:15
A special NIA court here on Wednesday denied interim bail to activist Anand Teltumbde, an accused in the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case, to visit his nonagenarian mother in wake of the death of his brother Milind Teltumbde, a top Naxal leader, in an encounter with security forces last...
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A ship with over 322 passengers and 85 crew on Wednesday was stranded in the high seas 16 nautical miles from here after its engine caught fire. The vessel was sailing to Androth Island, a part of the Lakshadweep archipelago, officials sources said.All the passengers and crew are safe and another...
18:29
Amid global concerns over the Omicron strain of coronavirus, the Mumbai civic body on Wednesday mandated all domestic passengers landing at the city airport to carry a negative RT-PCR report not older than 72 hours.In a circular, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) asked the Mumbai...
17:41
A suite at the Six Senses Fort Barwara
Actor Gajraj Rao's latest Instagram post provides further proof that Vicky Kaushal and Katrina Kaif's wedding is afoot. The 'Badhaai Ho' star posted a screenshot of a news report which stated that there is a no-phone policy at the wedding.Gajraj wrote, Selfie nahi lene dega, to main nahi aa...
17:33
Manjinder Singh Sirsa
Shiromani Akali Dal leader Manjinder Singh Sirsa joins the BJP. Manjinder Singh Sirsa tendered his resignation as the president of Delhi Sikh Gurudwara Management Committee (DSGMC).Taking to his Twitter handle, he wrote, With gratitude to all office bearers, members, staff & people who...
17:20
Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope now says that COVID-19 guidelines for international and domestic travellers coming to the state amid the Omicron emergence does NOT mandate RT-PCR test. A fully-vaccinated local domestic passenger can travel without RT-PCR test, says State Health Minister...
17:12
After the Maharashtra government revised the guidelines on quarantine for international passengers in view of concerns over the Omicron variant, the Centre on Wednesday asked the state to align its order with the SOPs issued by the Union Health Ministry. Maharashtra has mandated...
16:59
Mamata Banerjee on her meeting with NCP chief Sharad Pawar: A firm alternative should be made as nobody's fighting against ongoing fascism. Sharadji is the seniormost leader and I came to discuss our political parties. I agree with whatever Sharadji said. There is no UPA.NCP Chief Sharad Pawar...
16:25
West Bengal CM and TMC chief Mamata Banerjee met NCP chief Sharad Pawar in Mumbai today.Banerjee said Maharashtra and West Bengal have good relations and that is why she was going to meet Pawar. Let's be united, give justice to people and save our country and democracy, she...
16:20
Indusind Bank was the top gainer in the markets today.
16:13
The government has restored Member of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) for the remaining part of 2021-21 with release of Rs 2 crore per Member of Parliament in one installment, Parliament was informed on Wednesday. The Government has approved restoration of MPLADS during the...
16:12
Equity benchmark Sensex rebounded 620 points on Wednesday, boosted by gains in index majors Reliance Industries, Maruti and SBI amid a positive trend in global markets. The 30-share index ended 619.92 points or 1.09 per cent higher at 57,684.79. Similarly, the NSE Nifty surged...
16:08
India's manufacturing sector activities gained further strength in November, and witnessed the strongest increase in production and sales since February on improving market conditions, a monthly survey said on Wednesday. The seasonally adjusted IHS Markit India Manufacturing Purchasing...
15:55
On the first day of implementation of the new COVID-19 guidelines for international travellers, around 80 per cent of passengers opted for Rapid PCR test while others go with regular RT-PCR test.Passengers arriving at IGI Airport after 10-14 hours of flight do not want to wait for another five...
15:36
The Maharashtra government says that international passengers from at-risk countries may be de-planed on priority and separate counters will be arranged by MIAL and Airport Authority for conducting their RT-PCR tests etc. They will have to undergo mandatory seven-day institutional...
15:16
India's aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation, has decided to postpone resumption of scheduled international flights from December 15 in the wake of emergence of new Covid variant, Omicron.After a long hiatus of more than 20 months, the government had on November 26...
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Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who held a meet in Mumbai today, said megastar Shah Rukh Khan was victimised. The meeting was attended by political leaders, social activists, former high court judges and celebrities -- High Court judges Shafi Parkar and Abhay Thipse, Tushar Gandhi,...
14:29
Twitter CEO Parag Agarwal
Parag Agrawal, who has recently been named as the CEO of microblogging platform Twitter, will receive an annual salary of USD 1 million along with other perks and bonuses. The India-born executive - who succeeds Jack Dorsey in this role - served as Twitter's Chief Technology Officer...
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Very heavy rain in Kerala last month
The country saw 645 events of heavy rainfall and 168 of very heavy rainfall in November, the highest in the month in five years, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Wednesday. It recorded 11 extremely heavy rainfall (more than 204.5 mm) events in the month, equalling the number...
14:04
The main opposition AIADMK, which is facing challenge from eased out leader V K Sasikala, on Wednesday amended its bylaws to strengthen norms to retain the present leadership structure of top two positions held by O Panneerselvam and K Palaniswami. The amendments to bylaws at the...
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The second ghat road leading to the famous hill shrine of Lord Venkateswara in Tirumala has been indefinitely closed to vehicular traffic after massive boulders fell on the stretch following rain-triggered landslides. The landslip took place early on Wednesday, a temple official said...
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Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) tightened COVID-19 guidelines on international passengers arriving in India. These rules are in place at Delhi, Chennai and most other airports as well in India. This follows the World Health Organisation's announcement that...
13:29
The lucky few who got oxygen during the 2nd Covid wave
A government that quite mysteriously does not have data on the following as well: No data of migrant deaths during Covid last year. No record of deaths due to lack of oxygen during the second Covid wave this year.
13:27
Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar has informed Parliament that the government has no record of the deaths of the farmers who camped out at Delhi borders protesting against the now repealed three farm laws.In a written reply to the Opposition's query on whether the Centre will grant...
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In a bid to encourage citizens to get fully vaccinated against COVID-19, the Ahmedabad civic body has come up with a lucky draw scheme, announcing that its winner, who has taken the second dose of vaccine, will get a smartphone worth Rs 60,000. Those who take their second jabs of...
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Covid tests have been stepped up
Booster doses of COVID-19 vaccines are the easiest barrier that must be created immediately against Omicron, according to eminent virologist Dr T Jacob John. The virologist noted that it may not seed the third wave of the pandemic, but breakthrough infections may be common due to the new...
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A total of 18 police personnel have been found to be COVID-19 positive in Uttarakhand during the antigen testing across the state, informed Ashok Kumar, Uttarakhand Director General of Police (DGP) on Wednesday.Speaking to ANI, Kumar said, As many as 5,000 policemen have given their samples for...
12:32
Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to appoint a new chief secretary in the state, one who has working knowledge of the Mizo language, a month after the Centre appointed Renu Sharma to the top post. The CM had a month ago raised the same issue in a...
12:28
The Delhi government on Wednesday reduced value-added tax (VAT) on petrol to 19.40 per cent from 30 per cent.Following the reduction, petrol rates will be cut by 8 per litre in the national capital. The new prices will be effective from midnight today.Meanwhile, fuel prices were kept...
12:26
Faheem Younus, Chief of Infectious Diseases. University of Maryland, USA, and the go-to person for tweets on the pandemic writes on the travel ban:Implement these 3 steps and never impose a COVID travel ban again.1. PCR 48 h prior (detects Omicron variant) 2. Proof of...
12:22
Nargis Taraki
An Afghan woman asks Nobel prize winner Malala Yousafzai for help. Nargis Taraki tweets: Dear @Malala, I remember the day when we, The Afg girls stood for 10min in schools to pray for ur recovery & health. We were the only girls who could understand you & ur struggle for #education....
12:09
Four people who flew into Delhi from the Netherlands and the UK in the early hours of Wednesday have tested positive for COVID-19 and their samples have been sent for genome sequencing to ascertain if they have the new variant, Omicron, sources said.All four have been admitted to the LNJP...
12:03
A minor fire broke out on Wednesday morning inside Parliament room number 59, officials said. According to fire officials, the Parliament fire post received a call at 8.05 am regarding fire at room number 59, opposite press room in Parliament house. The firemen rushed to the spot. A...
12:02
International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) has approved a USD 135 million loan to West Bengal to improve the operational efficiency and reliability of electricity supply in select pockets in the state. The IBRD and its concessional lending arm, the International...
12:00
Japan began on Wednesday to administer COVID-19 booster injections to people who finished the full two shots at least eight months ago amid increasing concerns over the new Omicron variant of the COVID-19, the government said.India is one of the few countries which has refused to administer...
11:54
A petition has been filed in the Supreme court against actor Kangana Ranaut seeking censoring of all her social media posts in future in order to maintain law and order in the country.The plea filed by advocate Charanjeet Singh Chanderpal also sought direction to transfer all the FIRs filed...
11:34
Dola Sen, TMC MP who has been suspended from the Winter session: The suspension of MPs shows the arrogance of those in the majority. When they were in opposition they also used to disrupt Parliament proceedings. We will continue our 'dharna till the time we don't get justice. Suspended...
11:30
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday held a meeting with top Ministers in Parliament on Wednesday, the third day of the winter session, to discuss strategy for the ongoing winter session.The meeting was attended by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman,...
11:26
A caste verification committee here has asked Narcotics Control Bureau's (NCB) zonal director Sameer Wankhede to appear before it on December 14, according to Bhim Army leader Ashok Kamble, who is the complainant in the matter. Kamble had filed the complaint with the Mumbai district...
11:15
The Bombay high court on Wednesday granted default bail to lawyer Sudha Bharadwaj, an accused in the Elgar Parishad Maoist links case. A bench of Justices S S Shinde and N J Jamadar directed that Bharadwaj be produced before the special National...
11:08
Opposition parties will hold a meeting over the suspension of 12 Rajya MPs, said senior Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday.We are demanding the revocation of suspension of 12 Opposition members of the Rajya Sabha. We will hold a meeting and decide the future course of action, Kharge...
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A meeting of the Union Cabinet is scheduled to be held in Parliament on Wednesday, the third day of the ongoing winter session.The meeting will be held around 1 pm. The winter session of the Parliament commenced on Monday. On the first day of the session, both the Houses of Parliament passed...
10:20
Equity benchmark Sensex jumped over 500 points in early trade on Wednesday, tracking gains in index majors HDFC twins, Tata Steel and Reliance Industries amid positive cues from Asian markets. The 30-share index was trading 515.05 points or 0.90 per cent higher at 57,579.92 in initial...
10:16
All air passengers arriving at the Bhopal airport will now have to undergo the RT-PCR test for COVID-19 detection before entering the city, if they fail to present a recent test report, officials said. The RT-PCR test reports of passengers coming to bus stands and railway stations in...
10:03
Former Union minister and Trinamool Congress leader Yashwant Sinha was admitted at the state-run SSKM hospital in Kolkata after he complained of severe back pain, hospital sources said on Wednesday. The octogenarian politician was taken to the SSKM hospital...
10:00
India added 8,954 new coronavirus infections taking the total tally of COVID-19 cases to 3,45,96,776, while the active cases were recorded at less than a lakh after 547 days, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Wednesday. The death toll climbed to 4,69,247 with 267 fresh...
09:39
The air quality in the national capital continued to remain in the 'very poor' category on Wednesday morning, according to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research.The overall Air Quality Index (AQI) of Delhi on Wednesday morning was recorded at 316. In light of the air...
09:18
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is likely to meet Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar on Wednesday afternoon in Mumbai. Banerjee, who is on a three-day visit to Maharashtra, met Shiv Sena leaders Aaditya Thackeray and Sanjay Raut in Mumbai on Tuesday. We...
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Amid concerns caused by Omicron variant of coronavirus, the Maharashtra State Disaster Management Authority said on Tuesday night that travelers arriving in the state from 'at-risk' countries will have to undergo mandatory seven-day institutional quarantine. The list of 'at risk'...
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India on Tuesday removed Bangladesh from a list of 'at-risk' countries that was issued as part of measures initiated in view of the emergence of new coronavirus variant Omicron, people familiar with the development said.Travellers from the 'at-risk- countries will require to follow additional...
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