India

The number of new COVID-19 cases reported in the country in a span of 24 hours dropped below 35,000 for the third time this month.

Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar on Monday had invited leaders of farmer unions for talks on Tuesday, instead of December 3, citing the COVID-19 pandemic and cold.

The AIDS-related mortality per 1,00,000 population in India was estimated to be the highest in Manipur (36.86), followed by Mizoram (28.34), Nagaland (26.20), Andhra Pradesh (21.76), Puducherry (15.33), Meghalaya (11.08) and Telangana (10.79), the NACO report added.

The ongoing protests by thousands of farmers entered the fifth day on Monday, with the protesters threatening to block all five entry points to Delhi

Madkaikar said that the decision was taken after reports that certain tourists became abusive towards Panaji Municipal Corporation officials, especially those visiting the iconic Immaculate Conception Church in Panaji.

Activist Yogendra Yadav described the farmers' protest as a "historic" moment

In a statement the AIKSSC said, "The Prime Minister's defence of the three farm Bills in his 'Man ki Baat' episode shows government is completely opposed to solving demands of farmers."

Addressing a press conference at Singhu border, a representative of protesting farmers said that they want Prime Minister Narendra Modi to listen to their "mann ki baat'

In fact, many recent studies have said that the world stands at the edge of a 'post-antibiotic era'. Under this, resistance can spread everywhere and create untreatable infections with antibiotic resistance which can affect anyone, of any age.

"In today's meeting district secretaries and we exchanged views. They assured to support me in whatever decision I take. I will take a decision as soon as possible," Actor Rajinikanth told reporters in Chennai.

"Chairman Rajya Sabha, M Venkaiah Naidu received two action taken reports from Jairam Ramesh, Chairman of the Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Science and Technology and Environment, Forest and Climate Change,"

This is the first time that a Summit-level Meeting will be held under India's Chairmanship since it gained full membership of the organisation in 2017, MEA said in a statement.

SP Kanpur (East), Rajkumar Agarwal said, "They spiked her drink and raped her. A case has been registered under section 328, 342, 363, 376 (d) of IPC and POCSO Act."

The journalist's wife and children were at a relative's house at the time of the incident. Police said, "Four teams of police are questioning the suspects and working on evidence collected from the spot."

Tikri border is closed for any traffic movement. Available open borders to Haryana are following--Borders Jharoda, Dhansa, Daurala Jhatikera, Badusari, Kapashera, Rajokri NH 8, Bijwasan/Bajghera, Palam vihar and Dundahera borders

The SII has rejected charges of side effects claimed by a vaccine trial participant who also sought damages of Rs 5 crore

Those fighting for a cause feel that Jantar Mantar and Ramlila ground are better options if their voices are to be heard by the powers that be.

Singapore with USD 8.30 billion foreign inflows continued to be the top source of FDI for India in April-September 2020-21.

Railway minister Piyush Goyal was speaking at an event to mark the inauguration of the newly electrified Dhigawara-Bandikui section under north-western Railways.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday asserted that he was committed to the welfare of hardworking farmers, and the Centres' new farm laws were a step in this direction.

According to officials, the raids were carried out on November 27 in the case of an IT SEZ developer, its former director and a prominent stainless-steel supplier at 16 premises.

The Cabinet expansion may take more time as the Chief Minister has not received any message and approval from the high command leaders.

Under the law which deals with different categories of offences, a marriage will be declared "null and void" if the conversion of a woman is solely for that purpose.

The Narendra Modi-led NDA government has set a target of doubling farmers' income by 2022.