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Kolkata: The seven-year-old boy, who was detected to have coronavirus’ Omicron variant, and all other family contacts in West Bengal’s Malda, were found negative on Thursday. The boy, who arrived in Hyderabad from Abu Dhabi, one of the non-high-risk countries, on December 11, had tested positive in Hyderabad and then on the same day, came […]
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Hyderabad: The Republic of Vietnam will receive two lakh doses of Bharat Biotech’s Covaxin. This donation represents a goodwill gesture to provide access to the company’s WHO approved, indigenously developed Covaxin to fight the Covid-19 pandemic across borders. Covaxin has received emergency use listing in Vietnam. Suchitra Ella, joint managing director of Bharat Biotech, revealed this at […]
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Mumbai: In a bizarre development, murder accused and former media personality Indrani Mukerjea has claimed that her daughter Sheena Bora, who was killed in 2012, is apparently alive and currently in Kashmir. In her letter to the Central Bureau of Investigation Director, she has contended she met a woman in Byculla Womens Jail who told […]
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Puducherry: The coronavirus induced lockdown has been extended in the union territory of Puducherry till January 2, 2022. The state executive committee (SEC) of the Disaster Management Committee here announced the extension of the lockdown on Wednesday night. A release from the SEC said although the number of new COVID-19 cases were coming down in […]
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New Delhi: The Rajya Sabha was on Thursday adjourned for the day, in its second adjournment during the day, over Opposition uproar on the Lakhimpur Kheri incident. The Opposition created a ruckus in the House soon after it reassembled at 2 pm following the first adjournment seeing resignation from Minister of State from Home Ajay […]
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New Delhi: A day after Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan informed the Rajya Sabha that over 10,000 teachers’ posts are vacant in Central Universities, IITs and IIMs, Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram slammed the central government, saying that this is a “year-end gift from the government.” Former Finance Minister Chidambaram tweeted, “Another year-end gift from […]
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According to the company, the proposed loan issuance received a staggering response from investors with interest and commitment of approximately $1.5 billion.
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New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday expressed satisfaction at steps taken by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) to curb pollution in the capital. A bench headed by Chief Justice N.V. Ramana and comprising Justices D.Y. Chandrachud and Surya Kant asked the commission to invite suggestions from the general public and experts on […]
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New Delhi: Terming the Lakhimpur Kheri incident ‘a murder’, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday reiterated his demand for removal of Ajay Kumar Mishra as Minister of State (MoS) for Home Affairs and alleged that the Minister who killed farmers should resign and be punished. MOS Home Ajay Kumar Mishra’s son Ashish Mishra is allegedly […]
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New Delhi: The Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha have been adjourned till 2 pm on Thursday following the Opposition’s protest in the House over the Lakhimpur Kheri incident and their demand for the immediate resignation of Minister Ajay Mishra Teni. Several Congress MPs in Lok Sabha, including Rahul Gandhi, earlier on Wednesday have moved an […]
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Hyderabad: The United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU), which is an umbrella body of 9 bank unions, has called for a two-day strike starting December 16 to protest the government’s decision to privatise several banks in the country. Banks will be closed on December 16 (Thursday) and December 17 (Friday). While mobile and net banking […]
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New Delhi: On the occasion of the 50th Vijay Diwas, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday participated in the homage and reception ceremony of ‘Swarnim Vijay Mashaals’ at the National War Memorial here. He was accompanied by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. The Prime Minister also laid a wreath at the war memorial. Earlier in the […]
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New Delhi: With the opening of Radisson RED Chandigarh, Mohali, the Radisson Hotel Group launches its bold and unconventional brand, Radisson RED, in India. The hotel is first of 10 hotels slated to open in the market under the brand’s umbrella within the next three to five years, it caters to the needs of the […]
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New Delhi: Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain said on Thursday that 10 cases of Omicron have been detected in the capital so far and 40 people are admitted to the special facility at Lok Nayak Hospital meant for isolating and treating suspected cases of the new Covid variant. Of the 40 people, 38 are COVID-19 […]
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Sources said the government approved the proposal in a meeting of the cabinet on Wednesday.
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The old system was in practice before creation of the post of Chief of Defence Staff two years ago.
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New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday, on the occasion of Swarnim Vijay Diwas, recalled the great valour and sacrifices by the Muktijoddhas, Biranganas and the Indian Armed Forces and said that together we fought and defeated oppressive forces. Taking to Twitter, PM Modi said, “On the 50th Vijay Diwas, I recall the great […]
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Panaji: The Goa government will 100 per cent inquire into all evidence submitted by the Congress party linked to accusations of sexual exploitation, which forced Urban Development Minister Milind Naik to resign, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has said. Speaking to reporters late on Wednesday outside his official residence in Panaji, Sawant also said that Naik […]
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Chandigarh: Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Channi announced to set up a Punjabi Film Development Council to promote the Punjabi language and Culture. He said the proposal in this regard would be cleared in the coming Cabinet meeting. It is the need of hour to promote the glorious cultural heritage of the state through films, which […]
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The emoji, which is a half-and-half red and blue coloured chat symbol with 'Bigg Boss' in its centre, is a vibrant depiction of the conversations that the show rakes up among viewers and fans on Twitter.
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New Delhi: On the occasion of Swarnim Vijay Diwas, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday remembered the courage and sacrifice of the armed forces during the 1971 war and called it a “golden chapter in India’s military history”. Taking to Twitter, the Defence Minister said, “On the occasion of ‘Swarnim Vijay Diwas’ we remember the […]
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"Two unidentified terrorists killed. Search operation is going on," the police added.
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New Delhi: The Union Health Ministry on Wednesday asked the states and UTs to review and monitor the status of oxygen concentrators, ventilators, oxygen cylinders, Liquid Medical Oxygen (LMO) plants and Medical Gas Pipeline systems (MGPS) on a daily basis to ensure that the gap between the equipment and systems delivered to the districts and […]
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Hyderabad: The concept of investigative journalism is vanishing in the Indian media landscape, Chief Justice of India NV Ramana said on Wednesday.In virtual book launch function, he said newspapers earlier used to expose scandals creating ripples in society and there are hardly any such expolsive stories nowadays. “I am taking the liberty to share a […]
