Monday, January 31, 2022

Trinamool MP's "Can Only Hope..." Dig At Centre On Budget Session

Trinamool Congress MP Derek O'Brien on Monday accused the BJP-led government of "wilfully disrupting" the Winter Session of Parliament and hoped they would be more responsible this time and ensure...

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Gujarat Fisherman's Rotting Body Reaches Home After 45 Days From Pak Jail

The body of a 53-year-old fisherman from Gujarat's Gir Somnath district finally reached his native town on Monday, nearly 45 days after his death in a Pakistani jail, an official said.

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Delhi Records 2nd Lowest Average Maximum Temperature For Jan In 72 Years

At 18 degrees Celsius, Delhi's average maximum temperature recorded this January has been the second lowest for the month in 72 years, according to India Meteorological Department (IMD) data.

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India Abstains From UN Security Council Vote To Discuss Ukraine Issue

India on Monday abstained from a procedural vote taken in the UN Security Council ahead of a meeting to discuss the situation on the Ukraine border.

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Russia To Face "Severe Consequences" If It Attacks Ukraine, Biden Warns

President Joe Biden said Russia would face "swift and severe consequences" from the U.S. and its allies if Moscow attacked Ukraine, but he also kept the path of diplomacy open by

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Leopard Killed In Fierce Fight With Elephant In Bengal's Jalpaiguri

A leopard was suspected to be killed in a fierce fight with an elephant in a forest in West Bengal's Jalpaiguri district, officials said.

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AAP Demands Discussion On Pegasus, Delhi's GST Share At All-Party Meet

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Monday raised the Pegasus spyware issue at an all-party meeting and demanded a discussion on it during the Budget Session of Parliament.

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Sunday, January 30, 2022

Akhilesh Yadav As Chief Minister Sided With Terrorism, Alleges BJP Chief

BJP national president JP Nadda on Sunday alleged that Akhilesh Yadav, as chief minister, had withdrawn cases against those accused of attacking a CRPF camp in Uttar Pradesh's Rampur in 2008.

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Opposition Likely To Raise Pegasus, Farmers' Issues In Budget Session

Opposition parties are likely to raise the Pegasus snooping allegations, farmers' issues and the border row with China in the Budget session of Parliament which is starting from today.

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Personal Tragedies Turned Them Into Road Safety Crusaders

Raghvendra Kumar, a resident of Madhubani in Bihar, sold his ancestral land so that he could distribute over 50,000 helmets among those who ride two wheelers without the protective gear.

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TV Actor Tejasswi Prakash Is The Winner Of Big Boss 15

TV star Tejasswi Prakash on Saturday beat actor-model Pratik Sehajpal to emerge as the winner of reality show "Bigg Boss" season 15.

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Clash During Assam Eviction Drive, Police Use Tear Gas

Locals clashed with police during an eviction drive in Assam's Karbi Anglong district near the inter-state border with Nagaland on Sunday, officials said.

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PM Modi Commends Assam's Efforts In Reducing Rhino Poaching Cases

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday praised the efforts of the people and the government of Assam in bringing down rhino poaching cases from 37 in 2013 to one in 2021.

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In Gujarat Man's Killing Over Facebook Post, Muslim Cleric Arrested

A Muslim cleric was arrested from Delhi by the Gujarat Anti Terrorism Squad in connection with murder of a man in Gujarat's Dhandhuka town recently over an alleged objectionable Facebook post, an...

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Ukraine Calls On Russia To Pull Back Troops Along Borders Amid Tension

Kyiv on Sunday urged Moscow to pull back its troops from Ukraine's border and continue dialogue with the West if it is "serious" about de-escalating tensions that have soared amid fears of a Russian...

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Women Activists Disappearing In Afghanistan, Taliban Deny Hand: Report

Women activists who were voicing for their rights have suddenly disappeared in Afghanistan under the Taliban regime.

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Saturday, January 29, 2022

US Plans To Pay Athletes To 'Sabotage' Beijing Olympics, Says China

China's foreign ministry has accused the United States of planning to interfere with and "sabotage" the Beijing Winter Olympics by paying athletes from some countries to make half-hearted efforts in...

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AAP's Punjab Pick Bhagwant Mann Declares Assets Worth Rs 1.97 Crore

AAP's chief ministerial candidate Bhagwant Mann, contesting from the Dhuri assembly seat in Punjab, has disclosed owning total assets worth Rs 1.97 crore, including two Toyota Fortuner SUVs worth Rs...

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AAP Announces Candidate Against Yogi Adityanath In 5th List For UP Polls

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has fielded Vijay Kumar Srivastava against Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath from Gorakhpur Urban for the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections.

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"BJP, Samajwadi Party Competing To Become Greater Hindu": A Owaisi

Attacking the Bharatiya Janata Party and Samajwadi Party ahead of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly polls, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Saturday said there is a competition between both the parties to...

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Court Upholds Acquittal In Murder Case After Man Proves Mental Illness

The Bombay High Court has upheld the acquittal of a 56-year-old accused in a murder case, after he was able to prove that he was suffering from a mental illness at the time of the crime and was unable...

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Friday, January 28, 2022

"Exposed" In Goa: Regional Party Slams Trinamool, MP Counters With...

Rubbishing allegations of dividing the opposition vote on the seat, Mohua Moitra said that the people of Fatorda "had no option to place their secular vote" and that is why they have named a...

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Haryana Eases Covid Curbs; Schools, Universities To Open From February 1

The Haryana government on Friday eased some Covid-related restrictions in the state, allowing the opening of all cinema halls, theatres and multiplexes with 50 per cent seating capacity, a government...

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Andhra Welcomes Centre's Proposed Changes To IAS Rules With A Rider

Andhra Pradesh government has welcomed the proposed changes in the IAS (Cadre) Rules, 1954 but with a rider that the operational procedure be reconsidered, particularly in regard to the issue of...

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"Don't Need This Panic": Ukraine President To West Over Russia Tensions

President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday called on the West to avoid creating "panic" in the face of the Russian troop buildup on Ukraine's border.

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Families On Sit-In Protest For 2 Weeks After Homes Demolished In Jammu

Over a dozen tribal families are living out in the open in cold winter nights for last two weeks after their homes were demolished at Roop Nagar in Jammu.

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Thursday, January 27, 2022

Assam Cabinet Bars Ministers From Announcing New Schemes Without Approval

The Assam government on Thursday barred all ministers, including Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, from announcing any new scheme without prior permission and considering the availability of...

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Student Police Cadets Wearing Hijab Will Affect Secularism: Kerala

The Kerala government has dismissed a plea by a Muslim girl student seeking permission to wear hijab (head scarf) and full sleeve dress in the Student Police Cadet project as per her religious...

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Camera Trap Shows Tigress With Snare Around Neck At Maharashtra Reserve

A tigress has been spotted wandering with a snare around her neck at Pench Tiger Reserve in Maharashtra's Nagpur district, an official said on Thursday.

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Supreme Court Order On Quota In Job Promotion To Scheduled Castes Today

The Supreme Court is scheduled to pronounce on Friday its judgement on the issue of the grant of reservation in promotion to the Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) in government jobs.

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Tata's Takeover Of Air India To Be Told To Passengers On Flight Tomorrow

The passengers who will be travelling on Air India flights on Friday will be hearing about the Tata Group's take over of the airline during in-flight announcements, according to an official order.

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Wednesday, January 26, 2022

Former Odisha Royal Family Descendant Killed By Son Over Property: Police

The descendant of an erstwhile royal family of Odisha was allegedly hacked to death by her son over property dispute in Cuttack, police said on Wednesday.

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'Consider Departing Now': US Advises Its Citizens In Ukraine

The US embassy in Ukraine on Wednesday urged its citizens in the ex-Soviet country to "consider departing now" as fears grow over a possible Russian invasion.

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6 Die After Drinking Liquor Bought From Licensed Shop In UP: Police

Six people died and some others were taken ill in the Paharpur village of Uttar Pradesh's Rae Bareli district after consuming liquor, allegedly bought from an authorised alcohol-vending shop, police...

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Uttarakhand BJP's Pick For Seat Held By Ex-Minister Who Joined Congress

The BJP on Wednesday named nine more candidates for the Uttarakhand assembly polls, fielding former chief minister BS Khanduri's daughter Ritu Bhushan Khanduri from Kotdwar constituency which was won...

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Gurgaon Man Bought 5 Mercedes Cars In 3 Years. It Was A Scam

A 42-year-old man, who allegedly cheated a vehicle finance company of Rs 2.18 crore, was arrested three years after he went into hiding, police said on Wednesday.

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3 Sisters Die As Truck Falls On Them While Unloading Coal In Maharashtra

Three minor sisters were killed when a container truck tilted and fell on them while unloading coal in Bhiwandi tehsil in Thane district of Maharashtra, police said on Wednesday.

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Amit Shah Holds Strategy Session To Recoup Jat Vote In Western UP

Rashtriya Lok Dal chief Jayant Chaudhary has chosen the "wrong home", Union Minister Amit Shah said on Wednesday as he reached out to Jat leaders at a meeting in New Delhi ahead of the first phase of...

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Tuesday, January 25, 2022

1000 Dazzling Drones Light Up Rashtrapati Bhavan On Republic Day Eve

Hundreds of drones made different formations on Tuesday evening at Rashtrapati Bhavan on the evening of 73rd Republic Day.

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Wagah-Attari Border Like Ceremony To Start At 3 Rajasthan Posts

Tourists visiting the Indo-Pak border districts Jaisalmer and Bikaner in Rajasthan will soon be able to watch the Wagha-Attari border like a beating retreat without the participation of Pakistani...

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Karnataka Records 41,400 New Covid Cases, Recoveries Exceed Infections

After fresh infections dropped over the past two days, the number of discharges overtook new coronavirus cases in Karnataka on Tuesday, which further declined to 41,400, taking the tally to 36,05,508.

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Difficulty In Making Hindi Third Language? Madras High Court Asks

Wondering as to what is the difficulty in making Hindi the third language in educational institutions, the first bench of the Madras High Court said on Tuesday that if one doesn't learn Hindi, it...

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Rahul Gandhi Unfollows RPN Singh On Twtter After His Exit From Congress

Hours after former Union Minister RPN Singh joined BJP after quitting Congress, Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday unfollowed him on Twitter.

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Monday, January 24, 2022

Tesla Countersues JPMorgan Over Contract Affected By Elon Musk's Tweet

Tesla Inc on Monday fought back against JPMorgan Chase & Co over a disputed bond contract, countersuing the bank for seeking a "windfall" following Chief Executive Elon Musk's notorious 2018 tweet...

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Uttarakhand's Ex Chief Minister Harish Rawat To Contest From Ramnagar

The Congress on Monday released its second list of 11 candidates for Uttarakhand assembly elections and fielded former Chief Minister Harish Rawat from the Ramnagar assembly constituency.

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BJP's Biggest Strength In Elections According To Prashant Kishor

The BJP has pitched a "formidable narrative" leveraging issues of Hindutva, hyper-nationalism and public welfare, and opposition parties stand very little chance unless they can outweigh it on at...

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NDA Under PM's Leadership Committed To Restore Punjab's Glory: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Monday that the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance government under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi is committed "to restoring the glory of...

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Kerala Capital Sees Strict Curbs: Cinemas, Gyms Shut, Gatherings Banned

Cinemas, theatres, gyms, and swimming pools will be temporarily shut in Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram as the positivity rate in the state capital surged to 49 per cent, much higher than the national...

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In New Covid Curbs, Assam Bans Non-Vaccinated People At Public Places

The Assam government on Monday issued an order tightening restrictions to contain spread of COVID-19 in the state and banning entry of non-vaccinated people to public places, except hospitals.

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Sunday, January 23, 2022

Punjab Polls 2022: Filing Of Nomination To Begin From January 25

The Election Commission of India on Sunday announced the election schedule for the Punjab Assembly elections and said that the filing of nomination will begin from Tuesday (January 25).

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"Vendetta": Navjot Sidhu On Raids On Punjab Chief Minister's Brother

Punjab Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu on Sunday questioned the timing of the recent Enforcement Directorate raids and called them as "political vendetta" but asserted that he was not giving a clean...

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Pakistan PM Imran Khan Says Would Be More Dangerous If Forced To Step Down

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Sunday warned the Opposition parties that he would be more dangerous if they forced him to step down as he ruled out granting any concession to them.

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Delhi Man, 27, Arrested For Molesting Student In JNU Campus

A 27-year-old man was arrested on Sunday for allegedly molesting a PhD student of Jawaharlal Nehru University inside the campus, police said.

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Omicron Driven Wave Will Turn To Villages In Coming Weeks: Expert

The Omicron variant driven wave of COVID-19 will now turn to small towns and villages in the coming few weeks after its transmission in metro cities as each time a wave follows this trend, said Dr...

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Against AFSPA But National Security Is Priority: Manipur Chief Minister

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Sunday said the people of his state and he himself wanted the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act to be lifted but added that it should be done with consent of...

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Bring Back Arunachal Boy Found By Chinese Army: Rahul Gandhi To Centre

Soon after Defence Ministry's statement that the Chinese Army has communicated to them that they have found, Miram Taroun, the missing boy from Arunachal Pradesh, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi attacked...

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Saturday, January 22, 2022

After Raids At Punjab Chief Minister's Relative, Navjot Sidhu's Defence

Punjab Congress Chief Navjot Singh Sidhu said that the raids conducted by ED at the house of Chief Minister Charanjit Channi's relative house seem to be a part of the political agenda of AAP as State

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Delhi Residents Launch Vigil After 120-Year-Old Tree Clipped Overnight

Residents of Khampur village in Delhi's Alipur are keeping a strict vigil on a 120-year-old sacred' banyan tree in the area after it was trimmed by unidentified people while they were asleep.

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Charanjit Channi Involved In Illegal Sand Mining: Amarinder Singh

Punjab ex-chief minister Amarinder Singh on Saturday said Charanjit Singh Channi's denial of involvement in illegal sand mining was a "total lie" and alleged he had received inputs that the CM had a...

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Debt-Ridden Techie Arrested For Robbing Bank Of Rs 85.38 Lakh: Police

Desperate to come out of a debt trap of around Rs 35 lakh due to online trading, a 28-year-old techie allegedly robbed a bank of Rs 85.38 lakh at knife-point but was eventually caught, police said on...

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Ganja, Liquor Worth Rs 2.90 Crore Seized In Madhya Pradesh: Police

Illicit liquor and ganja worth Rs 2.90 crore were seized in Shajapur and Agar Malwa districts in Madhya Pradesh, senior police officials said on Saturday.

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Friday, January 21, 2022

Kerala's Ruling CPI(M) Curtail's Conference After Court Says Not Over 50

The ruling CPI (M) had to cut short its three-day conference in Kerala's northern most district of Kasaragod as the High Court ordered there would be no meetings in the district that allow...

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3.79 Kg Explosives, Grenade Launcher, Detonators Seized In Punjab: Police

Thwarting a possible terrorist attack ahead of Republic Day, Punjab Police on Friday have seized RDX, a grenade launcher, two compatible grenades, nine electrical detonators and two sets of timer...

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Amit Shah To Launch District Good Governance Index In J&K On Saturday

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah will launch the District Good Governance Index (DGGI) in Jammu and Kashmir via Video Conferencing on Saturday (January 22) at 1 pm.

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After 4 Indians Die At US-Canada Border, S Jaishankar Dials Envoys

Foreign Minister S Jaishankar on Friday expressed shock after a family of four Indian nationals, including an infant, froze to death along the US-Canada border in what authorities believe was a failed...

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Ex-IPS Officer A A Khan, Who Founded Mumbai Anti-Terrorism Squad, Dies

Retired IPS officer Aftab Ahmed Khan, credited with establishing the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) in the Mumbai police three decades ago - the first such elite force in the country - died on Friday, a...

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Why Congress Let Jitin Prasada Go: Priyanka Gandhi's Take

Congress's Priyanka Gandhi Vadra today explained why no attempt was made to hold back senior leaders of the party from Uttar Pradesh like Jitin Prasada and Lalitesh Tripathi once they made up their...

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On Rahul Gandhi's "Advisory" Role, Priyanka Gandhi's Clarification

The Congress can be led by a non-Gandhi, but till the matter of leadership is resolved, Rahul Gandhi cannot "close his doors" if asked for advice, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra told NDTV today in an exclusive...

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Thursday, January 20, 2022

Delhi Government To Deploy 1500 E-Buses Under Delhi Transport Corporation

The Delhi government will soon deploy 1,500 electric buses under the Delhi Transport Corporation(DTC) as it aims at 100 per cent electrification of public transport fleet, minister Kailash Gahlot said...

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Kerala Orders WFH For Women With Children Age 2 Or Younger

The Pinarayi Vijayan government in Kerala has imposed a series of new restrictions amid all-time high Covid cases that include allowing only essential services on two Sundays, starting January 23.

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Minors Inspired By Movies Like 'Pushpa' Murder Man, Arrested: Police

Police apprehended three Children in Conflict With Law (CCLs) for allegedly murdering a person in the Jahangirpuri region of the national capital.

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Andhra Pradesh Woman Beheads Husband After Feud, Surrenders Before Police

An Andhra Pradesh woman allegedly beheaded her husband with a sharp knife and later surrendered before the police on Thursday.

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PM Modi To Unveil 216-Foot 'Statue Of Equality' In Hyderabad On Feb 5

Prime Minister Narendra Modi would unveil a 216-foot statue of Ramanujacharya, a 11th century saint and a social reformer, in Hyderabad on February 5.

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Wednesday, January 19, 2022

Man, Sister Arrested For Cheating People Of Rs 2.92 Crore In Gujarat

The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Ahmedabad city crime branch has arrested a man and his sister for allegedly duping several people of Rs 2.92 crore through ponzi schemes, officials said on...

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YouTube Accounts, Websites Against India Will Be Blocked, Says Minister

Days after 20 YouTube channels were blocked for spreading anti-India propaganda, Information Minister Anurag Thakur on Wednesday warned that the government will continue to take such action against...

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Congress Names Five More Candidates For Goa Assembly Polls

The Congress on Wednesday announced five more candidates for the February 14 elections to the 40-member Goa Assembly.

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Poachers Kill Tigress, Dump Carcass In Well In Madhya Pradesh

The carcass of a tigress, aged 8 to 10 years, was found in a well in Madhya Pradesh's Shahdol district with officials claiming the big cat was killed by poachers, a forest department officer said on...

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Bomb-Hoax At CRPF Headquarters In Delhi, Call Made From Telangana: Police

The CRPF headquarters in Delhi received a bomb threat over a phone call this evening which was later found to be a hoax, officials said. This comes hours after two unattended bags created a bomb scare...

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Tuesday, January 18, 2022

AAP's Man Of The Moment, Bhagwant Mann, Eyes Prime Time

He may not be a full-time entertainer anymore but Bhagwant Mann, 48, remains a crowd-puller and, now, if the Aam Aadmi Party's (AAP) latest tele-vote is to be believed, its most bankable local face...

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Congress- Aam Aadmi Party's New Tiff In Punjab: Actor Vidya Balan's Video

Punjab Congress slammed AAP over a video in which it used actor Vidya Balan's face as CM Chair for which two apparent chief ministerial aspirants of the ruling party in the state pulling each other...

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Centre Fact Checks Video Questioning Vaccine Efficacy In Children

The Central government busted the claims made in a video on the social media platforms raising questions over the efficacy of COVID-19 vaccine being administered in 15-18 years age group

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After Centre's No, Bengal To Have Netaji Tableau At Kolkata R-Day Event

Amid the controversy over the central government rejecting West Bengal's tableau for the Republic Day parade in New Delhi, the state government has decided to bring out a similar tableau on Netaji...

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9-Year-Old Girl, Infant Brother Drown In Noida Drain

A nine-year-old girl and her 10-month-old brother allegedly drowned in an open drain outside their house in Noida, the police said on Tuesday.

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Man Dupes 35 Women Of Lakhs Through Matrimonial Sites: Mumbai Police

A 34-year-old man from the Thane district has been arrested for allegedly cheating at least 35 women, duping them of lakhs after connecting through matrimonial sites and social media, the police said...

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Monday, January 17, 2022

Do's And Don'ts Of Covid Therapies, Drugs In Centre's Revised Guidelines

There is no evidence of injectable steroids benefitting Covid patients not requiring oxygen supplementation or in continuation after discharge, according to the revised 'Clinical Guidance for...

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Indian-Origin Scotland Yard Officer Dismissed For Misconduct

An Indian-origin chief inspector in London's Scotland Yard police force has been dismissed for "gross misconduct" without notice following an investigation by the Metropolitan Police's Directorate of...

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Supreme Court's Direction On Virtual Hearings After A Day Of Disruptions

Hours after Chief Justice of India (CJI) N V Ramana expressed unhappiness over disruptions during virtual hearings due to the use of mobiles, the Supreme Court on Monday asked the advocates and...

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NCP-Shiv Sena Seat-Sharing Talks For Goa Polls Tomorrow

NCP and Shiv Sena leaders will meet in Goa on Tuesday to discuss a pre-poll alliance between the two parties in the coastal state for the next month's assembly elections, the Sharad Pawar-led outfit...

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Man, Wife Kill Son For Chatting With Woman Despite Being Engaged: Police

A 25-year-old man was allegedly killed by his parents and sister for chatting with another girl after getting engaged and for being unemployed, the police in Madhya Pradesh's Burhanpur district said.

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Sunday, January 16, 2022

Haryana's 75% Job Reservation For Locals Comes Into Force

As the law in Haryana, that provides 75 per cent reservation in private sector to job seekers from the state came into effect, Deputy Chief Minister Dushyant Chautala on Sunday said it will open new...

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Controversy Over Cheque After Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister's Aid Promise

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday assured immediate compensation to a woman farmer whose crop was damaged due to unseasonal rain in the state.

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UP Polls: AAP's 1st List Of 150 Candidates Out, 55 From Backward Castes

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Sunday released its first list of 150 candidates for the upcoming Uttar Pradesh Assembly polls.

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UP BJP Leader Pankaj Singh, Rajnath Singh's Son, Tests Covid +ve

BJP's Uttar Pradesh unit vice president and Noida MLA Pankaj Singh on Sunday said he has tested positive for COVID-19 and has mild symptoms.

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Denied Ticket, Chief Of UP's Famous 'Gulabi Gang' Quits Congress

Sampat Pal, the founder of the famous 'Gulabi Gang' group that fights violence against women, has quit the Congress ahead of the Uttar Pradesh elections after she was denied a ticket.

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At 7,895, Mumbai Records Dip In New Covid Cases

After logging over 10,000 COVID-19 cases per day for the last 11 days, the daily tally in Mumbai dropped to 7,895 on Sunday. A total of 11 people died of the COVID-19 infection, the city civic body...

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Rajasthan Government Recommends CBI Probe In Alwar Girl Case

The Rajasthan government on Sunday decided to recommend a probe by the CBI into the case of the mentally challenged girl who was found in a distressed condition on a bridge in Alwar with injuries on...

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Saturday, January 15, 2022

Rs 40-Crore Liquor, Drugs Seized After Model Code Enforced In Punjab

Enforcement teams have so far seized liquor, psychotropic substances and unaccounted cash worth Rs 40.31 crore after the model code of conduct came into force in Punjab, a poll official said on...

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Assam Registers 44% Jump In Fresh COVID-19 Cases In Single Day

Assam on Saturday registered a 44 per cent jump in fresh COVID-19 cases in a single day as 3,390 more people tested positive for the infection, which is the biggest single-day spike since June 19 last...

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Religious Leader Yati Narsinghanand Arrested For Haridwar Hate Speeches

Yati Narsinghanand - one of the religious leaders who organised an event in Haridwar last month that called for the genocide of Muslims - was arrested on Saturday, becoming the second person to be...

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Massive 225x150 Feet Indian Flag Displayed At Jaisalmer Military Station

The Indian Army's southern command on Saturday displayed a monumental national flag made of khadi measuring 225 feet X 150 feet at the Jaisalmer Military Station on the occasion of Army day.

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'Kissa Khaki Ka': Delhi Police To Launch Podcast On Sunday

The Delhi Police is foraying into the world of podcasts with a series on unheard stories of crimes, its investigations, and tales of heart and humanity in an effort to connect with the masses.

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Stamp Honouring Permanent Commission To Women Officers In Army Released

Army Chief General MM Naravane on Saturday released a postage stamp commemorating permanent commission to women officers in the Army.

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"Trinamool Dividing Anti-BJP Vote": Congress Rejects Alliance For Goa

The Congress has rejected the Trinamool Congress's offer for an alliance for the assembly polls in Goa with AICC in charge of state Dinesh Gundu Rao taking a dig and stating that "Trinamool's...

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Friday, January 14, 2022

1 Dead, 80 Injured As Jallikattu Contests Begin In Tamil Nadu's Madurai

An 18-year-old man was killed by a raging bull at the Avaniyapuram Jallikattu festival in Tamil Nadu's Madurai on Friday. The popular bull-taming competition held on Pongal day in the district left...

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How Railway Minister Helped A Train Accident Survivor Reunite With Family

A man, injured in the train derailment in West Bengal, was reunited with his family in Assam on Friday with the help of the loudspeakers at a mosque used for namaz.

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Earthquake Of 5.3 Magnitude Hits Jammu and Kashmir

An earthquake of magnitude 5.3 on the Richter scale hit Jammu and Kashmir on Friday, but there were no reports of any loss of life or damage to property, officials said.

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"Will Improve Motivation Level": Railways' New Title For Train Guards

Train guards will now be called 'Train Managers' but will retain their work profile and pay grade, according to an official order.

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India Gets Back 10th Century Idol Found In England On Makar Sankranti

An ancient Indian idol dating back to the 10th century, which was illegally removed from a village temple in Uttar Pradesh over 40 years ago and discovered in a garden in England, was restored to...

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On Army Day Eve, General Naravane's Warning Appears Aimed At China

The Indian Army stands firm to counter any attempt to unilaterally change the status quo along the country's borders and India's desire for peace is born out of strength and should not be mistaken...

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Jharkhand Man, Paralysed, Claims He's Able To Move After Vaccination

A 55-year-old man, who had become paralysed and lost his voice four years ago in an accident, said he was able to move and speak after he was given Covishield vaccine on January 4.

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Thursday, January 13, 2022

Haryana Doctors Withdraw Protest After Demand For Specialised Post Met

Haryana Civil Medical Service Association (HCMS) doctors on Thursday withdrew their agitation after a consensus was reached between them and the state government.

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Delhi Vaccinates 56,000 Teens On Thursday, 24,000 Booster Shots Given

Over 56,000 eligible teenagers received their first COVID-19 vaccine doses in Delhi on Thursday, while more than 24,000 precaution shots were also administered, according to official figures.

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"Perform Surya Namaskar": Directive To J&K Colleges Triggers Controversy

This is for the first time when students in the Muslim majority region have been asked to participate in Surya Namaskar which many Muslims say is unacceptable and against basic tenets of their faith.

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Prince Andrew Gives Up Military Titles, Patronages: Palace

Queen Elizabeth II's second son, Prince Andrew, was on Thursday effectively stripped of his position in royal life, in a dramatic move as he faces a US civil case for sexual assault.

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Drone Sprays Water On Devotees During Bengal's Gangasagar Mela Amid Covid

Water was sprayed on devotees from drones as they prayed and chanted mantras at the Gangasagar in South 24 Parganas district on Thursday on the occasion of Makar Sankranti.

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Delhi Woman's Throat Slit With Scissors During Robbery, 4 Arrested

Scissors were used to slit the throat of a 52-year-old woman before she was hit with a brick during a robbery in a northeast Delhi neighbourhood, said police on Thursday.

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US To Distribute 1 Billion Covid Tests In Latest Omicron Fight

US President Joe Biden on Thursday said the government will double its purchase of Covid-19 tests with an extra 500 million kits, bringing the total to one billion.

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UN's Warning Linked To "2,40,000 Lives Stolen In India" During Delta Wave

A United Nations report said on Thursday that the deadly wave of COVID-19 Delta variant stole 240,000 lives in India between April and June in 2021 and disrupted economic recovery, and warned that...

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Maharashtra Records Marginal Dip In New Covid Cases At 46,406

Maharashtra on Thursday reported 46,406 new coronavirus cases, 317 less than a day before, and 36 more fatalities linked to the infection, the health department said.

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Liquor, Drugs, Cash Worth Rs 23.8 Crore Seized In Poll-Bound Punjab

Enforcement teams have seized liquor, psychotropic substances and unaccounted cash after model code of conduct came into force in Punjab following the announcement of the Assembly elections, a poll...

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Wednesday, January 12, 2022

Air Force Logs, Blue Book To Be Examined In PM Security Breach Probe

The Supreme Court has appointed a five-member committee to probe the security breach during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Punjab on January 5.

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Maharashtra Covid Hospitalisations Likely To Rise By Jan-End Or Early Feb

Maharashtra is expected to see a spike in hospitalisation of COVID-19 patients in the last week of January or the first week of February, the state health department told the cabinet on Wednesday.

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Two Powerful Blasts Near Congress Leaders' Residences In Manipur

The security forces reached both the sites and launched search operations to catch the attackers. People in both areas protested against the bomb blasts in front of the residences of the Congress...

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Data From Self-Test Kits Missing In Madhya Pradesh Covid Cases Count

There has been a surge in demand for COVID-19 self-testing kits in Madhya Pradesh, but the data (test results from the same) has not been shared by patients.

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"Hounded" By Firm: Supreme Court Comes To Rescue Of Software Developer

The Supreme Court on Wednesday came to the rescue of a software developer who was "hounded" through litigation after she resigned from the company she was working with as the firm instituted a suit...

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High Ammonia Levels In Yamuna To Hit Water Supply: Delhi Jal Board

High ammonia levels in the Yamuna due to discharge of pollutants from Haryana led to a 50 percent reduction in production at Wazirabad, Chandrawal and Okhla water treatment plants which will affect...

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Two Brothers, Separated During Partition, Meet After 74 Years: Report

Two brothers, who were separated during the India-Pakistan Partition in 1947 were reunited after 74 years in Kartarpur.

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Vivekananda's Teachings Make A Case For Uniform Civil Code: Top Lawyer

The teachings of Swami Vivekananda make out a strong case for Uniform Civil Code (UCC) which is recommended in Article 44 of the Constitution of India, Additional Solicitor General Sanjay Jain said on...

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Space Sector Needs To Be Developed For Business Opportunities: ISRO Chief

The Indian space sector needs to be developed to provide business opportunities for private players and changes are required in space programme by keeping in mind the needs of future generations, S...

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PM To Hold Meeting With Chief Ministers On Covid Situation On Thursday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact with chief ministers over the COVID-19 situation on Thursday amid the surge in coronavirus cases due to its Omicron variant, according to sources.

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Congress To Give Preference To Sitting MLAs As Candidates In Uttarakhand

The Congress is likely to give preference to sitting MLAs while selecting candidates for the Uttarakhand Assembly polls that are due next month, according to the party's screening committee chief...

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Tuesday, January 11, 2022

Over 13,000 Goondas Arrested In Kerala In State-Wide Crackdown

The arrests are the result of a state-wide crackdown by the police on anti-social elements, a release by the State Police Media Centre said.

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Odisha Man Gets 20 Years In Jail For Raping 5-Year-Old Girl

A court in Odisha's Kandhamal district on Tuesday sentenced a 25-year-old man to 20 years in prison for raping a five-year-old girl.

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In Draft Rules For Buying Grains, Farmers See Bid To Cut Safety Net MSP

A recent proposal by the Centre on procurement of foodgrains from farmers on Minimum Support Price (MSP) has drawn suspicion from farmers and criticism from the opposition parties.

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Chhattisgarh Man Gets 20 Years In Jail For Rape Of Minor

A special court in Raipur on Tuesday sentenced a 21-year-old man to 20 years' rigorous imprisonment for abducting and raping a girl.

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Union Minister Nitin Gadkari Tests Covid Positive Again

Union minister Nitin Gadkari has again tested positive for coronavirus. He is showing mild symptoms, the 64-year-old leader said on Tuesday.

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Delhi's Air Quality "Poor", Minimum Temperature At 6.5 Degree Celsius

The national capital recorded a minimum temperature of 6.5 degrees Celsius, a notch below the normal, while the air quality was in the 'poor' category on Tuesday, officials said.

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Actual Omicron Cases Could Be 60-90 Times As Reported: Top Expert To NDTV

"After the Delta wave, the surge is Omicron all the way whether you do the testing or confirm it, here's no need for confirmation," said epidemiologist Dr. Jaiprakash Muliyil.

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US Climate Envoy John Kerry Likely To Visit India Soon: Report

US Climate Envoy John Kerry is likely to visit the country soon to take forward the India-US Climate Action and Finance Mobilisation Dialogue, officials said on Tuesday.

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Heroin Worth Rs 7 Crore Hidden In 107 Capsules Seized At Delhi Airport

A woman from Ugandawas arrested onTuesday by customs officials at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport in Delhi for allegedly trying to smuggle heroin worth over Rs 7 crore, officials said.

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Seeking Money For Construction Of House Is "Dowry Demand": Supreme Court

Seeking money for construction of a house is a 'dowry demand' which attracts offence under Section 304B of the Indian Penal Code, the Supreme Court said on Tuesday while restoring conviction and...

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Omicron Pushing Covid Out Of Pandemic Phase: EU Drug Watchdog

The spread of the Omicron variant is pushing Covid towards being an endemic disease that humanity can live with, although it remains a pandemic for now, the EU's drug watchdog said Tuesday.

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20 Employees Hospitalised After Chemical Leak At Karnataka Plant

As many as 20 employees were hospitalized after a chemical leak in a fish processing plant at Baikampady, outskirts of the Mangaluru city, said a police official on Tuesday.

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Congress Attacks Manipur For Extending Controversial Law AFSPA For A Year

The Congress has vehemently attacked the ruling BJP-led government in Manipur after local media reports revealed that the state government had declared the entire State of Manipur, excluding the...

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Efforts On To Free Indians On Board Ship Seized By Yemen Rebels: Centre

All seven Indian sailors on board a UAE-flagged cargo vessel that was seized by Houthis off the port of Hodeidah in Yemen are safe and the government is making all efforts to secure their early...

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3 Given Life Imprisonment Till Death For Raping Minor Girl In 2019

A special POCSO court in Ranchi sentenced three persons to life imprisonment till death with a fine of Rs 10,000 on each in a 2019 gangrape case of a minor girl.

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Former BJP Minister Michael Lobo Joins Congress Ahead Of Goa Elections

Former BJP leader Michael Lobo on Tuesday joined Congress, a day after resigning from the Goa cabinet and quitting the saffron party.

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Gold Worth Rs 72 Lakh Seized From 3 Women At Hyderabad Airport

Gold weighing 1,481 grams and valued at Rs 72.80 lakh was seized from three women passengers in separate cases at the international airport here on Tuesday, Customs officials said.

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"Stop Making Excuses..": Rahul Gandhi Targets PM Over Unemployment

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday said unemployment is a serious crisis in the country and it is the responsibility of the Prime Minister to resolve it. He said the country seeking answers and...

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Monday, January 10, 2022

Pak Taliban Fugitive, Missing Since 2014, Killed In Afghanistan

A high-profile member of the Pakistan Taliban has been killed in Afghanistan, a senior security official said Monday, after being on the run since 2014 when the army cracked down on the terrorist...

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Taliban Meet Fighter Who Put Up Resistance In Last Afghan Holdout

The Taliban's foreign minister said Monday he held talks in Iran on the weekend with Ahmad Massoud, son of the late legendary Afghan resistance leader Ahmad Shah Massoud, and guaranteed his security...

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Under Rs 2.5 Lakh Crore Debt, Madhya Pradesh Plans Rs 2,000 Crore Statue

The Chief Minister said that the project to set up a 108-feet multi-metal statue of Adi Shankara Museum and International Vedanta Sansthan at Omkareshwar will connect the state with the world.

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Rapid Antigen Test For Covid To Cost Only Rs 50 In Rajasthan

The Rajasthan government Monday fixed the maximum rate for rapid antigen test of COVID-19 at Rs 50 in private testing laboratories in the state.

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Hindi Plays Key Role In Spreading India's Knowledge, Culture: PM Modi

Hindi plays an important role in spreading our knowledge and culture, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on the occasion of World Hindi Day on Monday.

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Serum Institute Seeks Emergency Use Approval Of Covovax In South Africa

Novavax and Serum Institute of India (SII) announced a regulatory submission to the South African Health Products Regulatory Agency for emergency use authorization (EUA) of Novavax' recombinant...

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UP Local Leader Raped Woman On Promise Of Giving Her A Job, Arrested

A local leader in Agra was arrested after a woman alleged that he, along with his friends, gang-raped her at least a couple of times on the pretext of giving her a job, police said on Monday.

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Manipur Cop Among 2 Shot Dead, 5th Pre-Poll Violence Incident In 2 Months

In a fresh incident of pre-poll violence in Manipur, a cop and another man were shot on Monday by unidentified attackers. The gunmen fired at policeman Abujam Tomba and Abujam John in the Wangoi town...

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'Third Country' Should Not Interfere In China-Sri Lanka Ties: Beijing

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, who held talks with Sri Lanka's top leadership, said no "third country" should "interfere" in their close ties, in an apparent reference to India's concerns over...

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No Complete Ban On Cannabis, Medical Use Allowed: Centre To High Court

The use of cannabis is not completely banned in the country as its medical and scientific use is allowed under the law, the Centre has told the Delhi High Court.

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After Joining BJP, Manipur Congress MLA Resigns From Assembly

A day after joining the BJP, Manipur Congress MLA Chaltonlien Amo on Monday resigned as a member of the state assembly, an official said.

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Any Huge Gathering Adds To Covid Surge: UP Health Minister On Rallies

"We are ensuring that big meetings and small nukkad sabhas (street gatherings) don't take place. Every person must wear masks at all times," he said about measures being taken by the state in light of...

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Delhi Has No Power To Make Ration At Doorstep Scheme, High Court Told

The Delhi government's scheme for doorstep delivery of ration cannot be sustained in law in the absence of approval from the Lieutenant Governor and the Centre, the Delhi High Court was told on...

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Omicron's Spread Potential Makes Threat Level High: Centre's Research Body

Omicron's explosive spread potential makes the threat level very high globally, especially in regions with low population immunity, INSACOG has said.

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UP Government Approves Voluntary Retirement For Kanpur Top Cop

The Uttar Pradesh government on Monday approved the voluntary retirement request of Kanpur Police Commissioner Asim Arun, official sources said.

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Sunday, January 9, 2022

Man Arrested From J&K Over Drug Seizure Worth Crores In Mumbai In Oct

A man was arrested by Mumbai Crime Branch from Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir in connection with the seizure of 24 kilograms of high-quality charas worth Rs 14.4 crore in October last year, an official...

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Video: Mumbai Police Rescues Tourist From Drowning Near Gateway Of India

A team of Coastal Police and Colaba Police rescued a woman tourist from drowning in the sea near Gateway of India in Mumbai on Sunday.

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Congress Declares Second List Of Candidates For Goa Assembly Elections

The Congress on Sunday released its second list of candidates for the Goa assembly elections.

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Army Provides Food To Migrant Labourers In J&K Amid Heavy Snowfall, Cold

Hundreds of migrant labourers were provided cooked food and winter clothing by the army amid biting cold and heavy snowfall in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, a defence spokesman said on Sunday.

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Teacher Arrested For Kidnapping, Raping Class 11 Student: Rajasthan Cops

A private school teacher was arrested on Sunday for raping one of his Class 11 student after getting her kidnapped by one of his accomplices, police said.

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Kerala Sex Assault Case: New Police Case Against Actor Dileep

The Crime Branch wing of Kerala police on Sunday registered a case against actor Dileep and five others for allegedly threatening investigation officers in the sexual assault case of an actress in...

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Saturday, January 8, 2022

Congress' 'Walk For Water' March In Karnataka Today Amid Surge In Cases

Sticking to its stand despite surging COVID-19 cases, the Congress in Karnataka on Saturday decided to go ahead with its 'walk for water' march from Mekedatu in Ramanagara district to Bengaluru from...

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1 Polling Station In Each Constituency To Be Managed By Women: Poll Panel

At least one polling station managed exclusively by women will be set up in every assembly constituency to the extent possible in the five states for which elections were announced on Saturday.

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Video: Madhya Pradesh Businessman Raided, 8 Crores Found In Water Tanker

Madhya Pradesh-based businessman Shankar Rai and his family in the state's Damoh district were raided on Friday and unaccounted cash worth over Rs 8 crore was recovered, the Income Tax Department has...

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Woman Moves Delhi Court Alleging Rape By Cop, Says Used As "Honey Trap"

A Delhi court has sought an action taken report (ATR) from police on a complaint filed by a 22-year-old woman who alleged that a head constable had raped her and used her in a "honey trap" to arrest a...

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Don't Indulge In Hate Speeches: Election Commission To Political Parties

The Election Commission on Saturday cautioned political parties over hate speeches and said it is closely monitoring social media posts to ensure clean assembly polls in five states.

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Punjab Chief Minister Reiterates No Security Breach During PM Visit

Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi, who has maintained that there was "no threat" to PM Modi during his visit to the state, said on Saturday that the Prime Minister was "completely safe"...

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Election Commission Says Electronic Voting Machines "No Issue Now"

The use of electronic voting machines (EVMs) is no issue now, Chief Election Commissioner Sushil Chandra said on Saturday, asserting that there is a sense of pride that India has developed a machine...

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Dr Prannoy Roy, Ruchir Sharma On 2022's Top 10 Trends: Full Transcript

Global investor and author Ruchir Sharma discussed the top ten trends of the year 2022 in a discussion with NDTV's Dr Prannoy Roy.

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"Our Demands Still Unfulfilled...": Farmer Leaders On BJP, State Polls

With the Election Commission announcing poll dates for five states, including Punjab and Uttar Pradesh, farmer leaders on Saturday said it is a tough road ahead for the BJP as the Centre is yet to...

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Booster Dose Protects Adults Above 65 Against Omicron Infections: Study

A third top-up booster dose of a COVID-19 vaccine provides high levels of protection against severe disease from the Omicron variant among older adults, a latest UK study concluded on Saturday.

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Can't Interfere In Union Budget Presentation: Chief Election Commissioner

The EC would not like to interfere in the presentation of the Union Budget, Chief Election Commissioner Sushil Chandra said, asserting the annual exercise would not disturb the level-playing field for...

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Friday, January 7, 2022

Punjab Chief Minister Channi Hits BJP With Quote From Sardar Patel

Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi -- engaged in a huge political tussle with the BJP over Prime Minister Narendra Modi's security breach -- today hit back with a quote from Sardar...

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Viral Video: In UP, A BJP MLA, A Slap, And Then A Clarification

A viral video from Uttar Pradesh has given fresh fodder to the opposition ahead of the state elections to attack the Yogi Adityanath government.

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Strong 6.6 Magnitude Earthquake Hits China's Qinghai Province

A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 6.6 struck China's remote northwestern Qinghai province early Saturday, the US Geological Survey said.

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'Total Curfew' In Delhi Amid Covid Surge? New Curbs To Be Discussed Monday

Amid surging COVID-19 cases, the Delhi Disaster Management Authority will meet on Monday to discuss further restrictions, including 'total curfew', under the Graded Response Action plan, officials...

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Covid Cases Top 300 Million Worldwide Since Pandemic Began

The total number of Covid-19 registered worldwide since the start of the pandemic topped 300 million on Friday, according to an AFP count based on official figures.

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Punjab Chief Minister Must Be Sacked Over PM Security Row: Himanta Sarma

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday said the Congress should sack Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi over the security lapse during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit...

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New Registration Not Needed For Covid Vaccine Booster Shot: Centre

There is no need for new registration for those taking the precautionary dose of COVID-19 vaccine and they can directly take an appointment from today or walk-in, the Union Health Ministry said.

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Congress Leader Clarifies After Criticism Over PM Security Lapse Remark

Facing flak over his "which bomb would've exploded due to 30 minute delay"remark about the security breach during PM Modi's visit to Punjab earlier this week, Congress leader Harish Rawat on Friday...

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Citigroup Confronts Vaccine Holdouts In No Jab, No Job Mandate

Citigroup Inc. was the first major Wall Street bank to impose a strict Covid-19 vaccine mandate: Get a shot or face termination. With its deadline fast approaching, the company is preparing for...

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Sidney Poitier, Hollywood's First Major Black Movie Star, Dies At 94

Sidney Poitier, Hollywood's first major Black movie star who won mainstream popularity with a series of groundbreaking roles in the 1950s and 1960s, has died aged 94.

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Railway Station Master Killed Trying To Board Moving Train In Bihar

A station master was killed in Bihar's Katihar district on Friday after he fell on the tracks and came under the wheels while trying to board a running train, the police said.

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Thursday, January 6, 2022

Can "Jeopardise National Security": Derek O'Brien On 'Tek Fog' App

Trinamool Congress Rajya Sabha MP Derek O'Brien wrote to Chairman, Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home, for discussion concerning app 'Tek Fog' saying "usage of manipulative technologies is a...

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Calling Omicron "Mild" A Mistake, Warns WHO

The Omicron variant of Covid-19 is killing people across the globe and should not be dismissed as mild, the World Health Organization insisted Thursday.

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Demonstration Of Rafale Fighter For Navy Begins In Goa

Eyeing the Indian Navy's carrier-borne fighter jet deal, France sent a Rafale maritime fighter aircraft to a naval facility in Goa on Thursday to demonstrate its combat capabilities.

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2 Arrested For Blackmailing Egyptian Girl Who Died By Suicide

Two youths were arrested Thursday over the suicide of a schoolgirl whom they were allegedly blackmailing with digitally altered photos of her on the internet.

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Poll Body Meets Top Medical Chiefs To Review Covid Situation In 5 States

Meeting of Election Commission of India (ECI) and top officials of health ministry on Thursday to review the COVID-19 situation was attended by AIIMS Director Dr. Randeep Guleria and ICMR Director...

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Ashoka Founders Step Down From University Board Following CBI Probe

Ashoka University co-founders Vineet Gupta and Pranav Gupta, who were booked last week by the CBI in a Rs 1,600 crore fraud case, on Thursday stepped down from all boards and committees of the...

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Delhi Police Takes To Social Media To Address Queries On Weekend Curfew

As weekend curfew will come into force in Delhi from Friday, the Delhi Police took to Twitter to address people's queries regarding the latest restrictions to curb the spread of COVID-19.

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"Tsunami" Of New Covid Cases Overwhelming Global Health Systems: WHO

World Health Organisation said on Thursday, with its chief warning that the "tsunami of cases" caused by the new Omicron variant was overwhelming health systems around the world.

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"Anti-Vaccine Campaigners...Mumbo Jumbo": British PM's Outburst

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Thursday hit out at anti-vaccine campaigners' "mumbo jumbo" and "nonsense" in his toughest attack yet on those opposed to Covid-19 jabs.

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Global Food Prices Hit 10-Year High In 2021: UN Agency

Global food prices reached a 10-year high in 2021, rising by an average of 28 per cent compared to the previous year, the UN's Food and Agricultural Organization said Thursday.

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As Daily Cases Explode, Genome Sequencing Not A Priority In Maharashtra

Maharashtra will no longer prioritise the genome sequencing of samples on the advice of the state Covid Task Force. The state reasoned that genome sequencing is failing to keep up as the country...

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No Change In Situation, No Consensus On Holding SAARC Summit: India

India on Thursday said there was no "material change" in the situation that would allow holding of the stalled SAARC Summit, days after Pakistan reiterated its offer to host it.

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Punjab Cops Told About Farmers' Protest Ahead Of PM Visit, Reveals Letter

Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Ferozepur, a senior Punjab police officer had issued necessary directions to concerned police officers to keep a watch on the movement of farmers,...

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Wednesday, January 5, 2022

Covid Patients' Asymptomatic Contacts Need Not Get Tested: Delhi Minister

Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain on Wednesday stated that there is no need for a COVID test if one has been in contact with an infected person but does not have any symptoms of the disease.

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Vaishno Devi Yatra Suspended Till Thursday Morning Due To Bad Weather

The Vaishno Devi Yatra has been suspended till tomorrow morning following inclement weather conditions, said the Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board on Wednesday.

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Cheetah Went Extinct In India In 1952. Now, 50 Will Return

After becoming extinct in 1952, cheetah is all set to return to India as the Centre on Wednesday launched an action plan under which 50 of these big cats will be introduced in the next five years.

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Army Issues Fresh Covid Advisory To Deal With Rising Cases

The Army has issued a fresh advisory to all its units and formations, recommending precautionary measures to check the spread of the infection in view of rising cases of COVID-19 in the country.

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Let Counselling Begin: Centre To Supreme Court Over NEET-PG Admissions

The Centre told the Supreme Court on Wednesday that it would not accept a position whereby those falling in the OBC or the EWS category are deprived of f something that is legitimately due to them.

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Omicron Found In 65% Delhi Samples Whose Report Came Between January 1-3

Sixty-five per cent of Covid samples in Delhi, whose genome sequencing reports came out between January 1 and 3, were found to have the Omicron variant as against 28 per cent from December 1 to 31,...

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Tuesday, January 4, 2022

Delhi Issues Its First Ever Caste Certificate On Mother's Credentials

Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Tuesday handed over the first caste certificate issued on the mother's credentials to a child of a single mother.

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Palestinian Prisoner Detained Without Charge Ends 141-Day Hunger Strike

A Palestinian prisoner on Tuesday ended a hunger strike that lasted nearly five months after Israel agreed not to extend his detention, his family and Palestinian officials said, although Israeli...

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Positive Covid Cases In J&K University Shoot Up To 187 Within 4 Days

As many as 140 students of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University in Jammu and Kashmir's Katra have tested positive for COVID-19, informed the university officials on Tuesday.

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Joe Biden Doubles US Purchase Of Pfizer Covid Pills As Cases Surge

President Joe Biden announced Tuesday a doubling of US government purchases of new Pfizer therapeutic pills designed to combat the worst effects of Covid-19.

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US Revives Lawsuit Against Pfizer, AstraZeneca Over Iraq Terror Funding

A US appeals court on Tuesday revived a lawsuit against AstraZeneca, Pfizer and other companies over allegations their contracts with Iraq's health ministry helped fund terrorism that killed Americans...

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Padma Shri Awardee Sindhutai Sapkal, "Mother Of Orphans," Dies At Age 73

Renowned social worker Sindhutai Sapkal, fondly known as 'the mother of orphan children', passed away following a heart attack ina private Pune hospital, doctors said today.

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Delhi's Omicron-Induced Weekend Curfew: Who Is Exempt?

Following is a list of who all will be exempted during weekend curfew imposed in Delhi from Friday 10 pm to Monday 5 am.

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France Opens Terror Probe Over Dakar Rally Blast In Saudi

French prosecutors said Tuesday they have opened a terror probe over a December 30 blast in Saudi Arabia targeting a car participating in the Dakar rally that badly wounded its French driver.

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3 Bihar Cops Killed, 2 Critically Injured As Truck Hits Patrolling Car

Three policemen were killed and two others critically injured when their patrolling car caught fire after getting hit by a truck near Patna on Tuesday, an officer said.

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BJP, AAP To Fight It Out In Chandigarh Mayoral Polls

The Aam Aadmi Party and the BJP will slug it out in the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation mayoral elections slated for January 8.

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Man Threatens To Kill Daughter Of Woman He Raped 5 Years Ago: Cops

An FIR has been filed against a man for allegedly raping a woman five years ago and who is now threatening to post her private pictures online, police said on Tuesday.

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Union Minister Quits BJP WhatsApp Groups. Here's Why

In an embarrassment to the BJP, Union Minister and prominent member of the Matua community, Shantanu Thakur has quit all WhatsApp groups of the party.

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Monday, January 3, 2022

23 Junior Doctors Of Delhi Hospital Test Covid+ In A Week As Cases Spiral

Twenty-three resident doctors of a top hospital in Delhi have tested positive for COVID-19 over the span of a week, even as the national capital is reeling under a sharp spike in cases.

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Newborn, Covered In Blood, Found In Plane's Toilet Bin: Report

A newborn baby, covered in blood-soaked toilet paper, was found abandoned in the trash bin of a plane's washroom and rescued by officials who were on an inspection round, said media reports.

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Delhi Cop Gets One-Day Imprisonment For Contempt Of Court

The Delhi High Court has sentenced a police officer to jail for a day for contempt of court after he arrested a person in breach of the directions of the Supreme Court.

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US Authorizes Pfizer COVID-19 Booster Shot For Children As Young As 12

US health authorities on Monday approved Pfizer's Covid-19 booster shot for children as young as 12, and reduced the wait time between initial vaccination and an extra dose from six months to five,...

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Telangana BJP Chief Writes To Amit Shah, Says Illegally Detained By Cops

Telangana BJP Chief wrote to Union Home Minister Amit Shah alleging that he was illegally detained by the police while protesting against a government order on employee's transfer policy, adding that...

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Army Foils Infiltration Bid Along Line of Control In J&K's Poonch

An infiltration attempt by terrorists was scuttled along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir in the early hours of Monday, officials said.

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PM To Lay Foundation Stones Of Multiple Development Projects In Punjab

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Ferozepur in Punjab on Wednesday and lay the foundation stones of development projects worth over Rs 42,750 crore, including the Delhi-Amritsar-Katra expressway...

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Lord Krishna Tells Me In Dreams I' ll Set Up Ram Rajya: Akhilesh Yadav

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Monday claimed that Lord Krishna comes to his dream every night to tell him that he would form the government and establish "Ram Rajya" in Uttar Pradesh after...

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Sunday, January 2, 2022

Top US Scientist Sees Hope Amid Omicron Surge. Here's Why

The US is experiencing "almost a vertical increase" in Covid cases as the Omicron variant sweeps the country, but the peak may be only weeks away, top US pandemic advisor Anthony Fauci said Sunday.

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Video: Taliban Pour 3,000 Litres Of Liquor Into Kabul Canal

A team of Afghan intelligence agents poured around 3,000 litres of liquor into a canal in Kabul, the country's spy agency said on Sunday, as the new Taliban authorities crack down on the sale of...

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Restaurants, Marriage Halls To Operate At 50% Capacity In Chandigarh

Amid a spike in coronavirus cases, the Chandigarh Administration on Sunday ordered that marriage places, restaurants and other eateries will operate at half of their capacity.

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Lawyers Body Seeks Delay In Elections In 5 States Amid Covid Surge

The All India Bar Association (AIBA) on Sunday sent a representation to the Election Commission of India requesting to defer the upcoming elections in Goa, Manipur, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh and...

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Under-Construction Bridge Collapses In J&K, 27 Labourers Injured

At least 27 labourers were injured on Sunday when the iron shuttering over an under-construction bridge collapsed in Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said.

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Authorities Announce Steps To Decongest Vaishno Devi Shrine

A day after the stampede at the Vaishno Devi shrine, authorities on Sunday tightened arrangements with full deployment of security personnel and announced a slew of steps to prevent any congestion at...

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Women's Panel Seeks Quick Action As Outage Mounts Over 'Bulli Bai' App

As outrage mounted over a dodgy app that has posted pictures of Muslim women, including many prominent personalities, "for auction", IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the government is working with...

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"Congrats Delhi!": This Is How "DTC's 1st 100% Electric Bus" Looks

The Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) is procuring 300 e-buses whose delivery was due to begin in November last year. It was delayed due to various reasons, including the ongoing pandemic.

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PM Modi To Launch Multiple Projects In Manipur, Tripura On Tuesday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Manipur and Tripura on Tuesday to inaugurate and lay the foundation stones of several development projects in the two states.

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Punjab Chief Minister Gave Incorrect Information On Jobs Bill: Governor

Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit on Sunday alleged Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi supplied the media with "factually incorrect" information over a jobs bill, the file of which he said was...

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Saturday, January 1, 2022

WhatsApp Banned 1.75 Million Accounts In India In November 2021: Report

Over 1.75 million Indian accounts were banned by WhatsApp, while 602 grievance reports were received by the messaging platform in November 2021, according to its compliance report.

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Outrage As Muslim Women Listed On App For "Auction" With Pics Again

Complaints about hundreds of Muslim women listed for "auction" on a dodgy app with photographs sourced without permission have triggered a major controversy for the second time in less than a year.

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Omicron Shadows New Year's Day, Fewer Watch Ball Drop In Times Square

The Omicron coronavirus variant dampened New Year festivities around much of the world, with Paris cancelling its fireworks show, London relegating its to television, and New York City scaling down...

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London-Based Indian Origin Restaurateur In UK's New Year Honours List

Amritpal Singh Maan, a philanthropist who has provided over 200,000 meals to those in need since the COVID-19 pandemic began, has been awarded OBE in recognition for his services to charity and...

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Reliance Plans To Raise Up To $5 Billion In US Debt: Report

Reliance Industries Ltd said it plans to raise up to $5 billion in dollar-denominated debt and use proceeds primarily to refinance its existing borrowings.

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Mob Attacks Police Team Who Went To Arrest Wanted Drug Smuggler In Delhi

Two persons sustained bullet injuries and four police personnel were injured in stone-pelting by a mob when the Delhi Police team went to arrest a wanted drug peddler in the Indrapuri area of the...

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England Sees 162,572 New Covid Cases In Yet Another Record

England reported a record high daily total of 162,572 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, up from 160,276 the previous day, official data showed.

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Congress MP Deepender Singh Hooda Tests Covid Positive

Congress Rajya Sabha MP Deepender Singh Hooda tested positive for COVID-19 on Saturday.

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On Trinamool's Foundation Day, Mamata Banerjee's Vow

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Saturday congratulated TMC workers on her party's foundation day and vowed to strengthen the country's federal structure.

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5.1 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Jammu And Kashmir, No Damage Reported

An earthquake of magnitude 5.1 hit Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday but there were no reports of any loss of life or damage to property, officials said.

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Over 600 Challans Issued For Traffic Violations On New Year's Eve: Police

Over 600 people were fined by the Delhi Police on New Year's Eve for violations of traffic rules such as drunk and dangerous driving, officials said on Saturday.

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"Don't Hate Dogs": Ram Gopal Varma Says Safety Of Children Paramount

Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma said there is no reason for anyone to hate dogs or any other animals, but the safety of people, especially childre...