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Bhubaneswar: The University Grants Commission – National Eligibility Test (UGC-NET) and an entrance exam of the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) that were scheduled for Sunday has been postponed in some centres of Odisha, Andhra Pradesh and West Bengal due to Cyclone ‘Jawad’. The UGC-NET 2020 and June 2021 has been rescheduled for the […]
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Panaji: The emergence of the new Covid variant Omicron will impact international tourist footfalls in Goa, the state’s Ports Minister Michael Lobo has said. Lobo, who runs a chain of tourism related businesses in the state, on Friday also said that Goa would have to adopt a ‘wait and watch’ approach before deciding its next […]
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Bengaluru: The Bengaluru based anesthesiologist doctor, one among the first two persons to be detected with the new Covid-19 variant ‘Omicron’ in the country is doing fine now. His primary contacts are his wife, an ophthalmologist; daughter and another doctor who is also an ophthalmologist, are also recovering well, according to sources in the health […]
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New Delhi: A recent survey undertaken by Povaddo, a firm specializing in global public opinion research, revealed that nearly nine out of ten respondents (86 per cent) believe that e-cigarettes/ENDS (which includes products like vapes, heat not burn products etc) are a better alternative to cigarettes. Additionally, 87 per cent believe that the alternative products […]
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Hyderabad: The detection of Omicron variant and the possibility of resurgence of Covid infections has made health authorities in several States including Telangana to insist that people at public places carry vaccine certificates. While such a move will go a long way in ensuring people are made aware about the importance of getting administered with […]
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The hill forts of Rajasthan is a serial site, situated in the State of Rajasthan, which includes six majestic forts in Chittorgarh, Kumbhalgarh, Sawai Madhopur, Jhalawar, Jaipur, and Jaisalmer. They have been clustered as a series and designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. The eclectic architecture of the forts, some up to 20 kilometre in circumference, […]
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New Delhi: Imposing lockdown to curtail transmission of Omicron could prove to be very costly and should be used as a last resort, according to the World Health Organisation. The new super mutant Omicron Covid variant, which contains more than 30 mutations on the spike protein that the virus uses to infect human cells, has […]
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New Delhi: A plea came up before the Delhi High Court on Friday seeking that same sex marriage not be permitted under the Hindu Marriage Act as in Hinduism tying of nuptial knot is allowed only between a man and woman since times immemorial. The plea argued that any changes such as inclusion of same […]
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Kochi: In a stinging blow to Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, who had given a government job to the son of late CPI-M MLA K.K. Ramachandran Nair, the Kerala High Court on Friday ruled that a ‘legislator is not a government servant’ and cancelled the appointment. Nair, a first time legislator after being elected from […]
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Bengaluru: After detection of the country’s first two cases of Omicron infection in Bengaluru, the Karnataka Health department is now worried over 10 South African nationals, who have gone untraceable in Bengaluru, sources revealed. These South African nationals had arrived in Bengaluru between November 12 and 22. The Health department, which is on high alert […]
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New Delhi: The depression over southeast Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm in north Andhra Pradesh and south Odisha coasts by Saturday morning, according to the India Meteorological Department. The depression over southeast Bay of Bengal moved north-westwards with a speed of 32 kmph post mid-night, intensified into a deep […]
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A total of 391 deaths were reported across the nation taking the toll to 4,70,115, said the Ministry of Health and Family welfare on Friday morning.
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The 30-share index was trading 262.86 points or 0.45 per cent higher at 58,724.15 in initial deals. Similarly, the Nifty rose 68.45 points or 0.39 per cent to 17,470.10.
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His life dedicated to national interest will always be a source of inspiration for people, Modi tweeted.
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The truck was carrying the consignment to Jodhpur airbase from Bakshi-Ka-Talab airbase in Lucknow on November 27.
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Hyderabad: As on Thursday, two persons from Karnataka have tested positive for Omicron variant of Covid-19. A 35-year-old woman from Rangareddy district, who flew down to Hyderabad from the UK, also has tested Covid positive and officials are waiting for results of genome sequencing to ascertain the cause of Covid-19 was Delta or Omicron. What […]
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Hyderabad: The Regional Director of WHO, South-East Asia Region, Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh on Thursday said that confirmation of Omicron variant in India was not unexpected. The senior WHO representative said that the ‘response measures for all variants, including Omicron, is the same as that for SARS-CoV-2. Comprehensive and tailored public health and social measures […]
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Bengaluru: Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) Chief Commissioner Gaurav Gupta on Thursday said as many as five persons who were primary and secondary contacts of one of the infected persons with Omicron variant, have tested positive for Covid-19, and their samples have been sent for genomic sequencing for confirmation. “The Omicron variant has been found […]
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Hyderabad: With a view to showcase India’s rich cultural heritage, magnificent historical places and important pilgrimage destinations, South Central Railway is ready to introduce theme-based tourist circuit trains namely ‘Bharat Gaurav’, as per the directions given by the Ministry of Railways. Operated by private players, these trains will help in boosting the tourism sector in […]
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New Delhi: The Centre on Thursday informed that two people have tested positive for the Omicron variant of the coronavirus in Karnataka. A 46-year-old male and a 66-year-old male were those who contracted the variant.Addressing a media briefing Joint Secretary of the Union Health Ministry, Lav Agarwal said all primary and secondary contacts of the […]
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Hyderabad: The State health authorities have requested the general public to carry their vaccine certificates on the person, as health teams will start randomly checking their vaccination status. The surveillance teams of the health department will conduct random checks at public areas and individuals will be asked to present their vaccination certificates. If you have […]
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Lucknow: BSP supremo Mayawati Thursday asked the people to be wary of “Hindu-Muslim politics” of the BJP, saying it is the “last tactic” of the party to ward of its impending defeat in the forthcoming Uttar Pradesh assembly polls. She was reacting to the Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya’s statement that preparations […]
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Hyderabad: Microsoft expanded its India Development Center (IDC) in NCR. Over the past two decades, the IDC has been growing its footprint in India across cities such as Hyderabad, followed by Bengaluru and most recently its third campus in Noida. Upon realising the potential, the NCR region holds for technology, the IDC further expanded its […]
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New Delhi: A day after TMC chief Mamata Banerjee’s “there is no UPA now” jibe, senior Congress leader Kapil Sibal on Thursday said without the Congress, the UPA will be a body without a soul and asserted that it was time to show opposition unity. West Bengal Chief Minister Banerjee on Wednesday met NCP supremo […]
