Times of India
- newNDRF deploys 101 teams for cyclone rescue
- 3 hours ago 18 May 21, 10:31am - - newTransfer probe outside Maha: Param Bir in SC
- 3 hours ago 18 May 21, 10:27am - - newMedical infra in UP is at God’s mercy: HCThe Allahabad high court on Monday said the medical infrastructure in Uttar Pradesh’s villages and towns is “Ram Bharose” (at the mercy of God), while taking serious exception to the disposal of the body of a patient, Santosh Kumar, as unidentified in Meerut district hospital.
- 2 hours ago 18 May 21, 10:23am - - newChange way of appointing EC members: ADREmphasising the need to insulate the Election Commission from political or executive interference and ensure purity of polls, the Association for Democratic Reforms has filed a PIL in the Supreme Court seeking its direction that appointment of members of the election panel be done not by the Centre but by a committee comprising the Prime Minister, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha and Chief Justice of India.
- 2 hours ago 18 May 21, 10:17am - - newNeed to take telemedicine to villages: PMIn an interaction with doctors on Monday, PM Narendra Modi drew attention to the importance of telemedicine, how it has played a big role for patients in home isolation, and asserted that it needs to be expanded in rural areas as well. The PM also urged doctors to include oxygen audit in their daily routine.
- 2 hours ago 18 May 21, 10:06am - - newRajnath releases first batch of DRDO’s anti-Covid oral drug
- 2 hours ago 18 May 21, 10:03am - - newGovt lays down norms to adopt orphaned kidsThe government has laid down the procedure for rehabilitation of children who have lost their parents to Covid-19. In a public notice, the ministry of women and child development on Monday said people must refrain from engaging in or encouraging actions which are in contravention of legal provisions.
- 2 hours ago 18 May 21, 10:00am - - newIIT-Bombay devises method to reuse oxygen exhaled by patientsA team of alumni, students and professors from IIT-Bombay have come up with an innovative way to reuse exhaled oxygen, thereby enhancing the lifetime of oxygen cylinders for Covid-19 patients. The proposed method will help bring down the usage of over nine oxygen cylinders in a day for a critical patient to one or two cylinders, they said.
- 2 hours ago 18 May 21, 9:56am - - newLed by Mamata & MLAs, hundreds Gherao CBI Zonal Headquarters“Arrest me too.” These three words from Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee to CBI DIG Akhilesh Kumar at the agency’s 14th-floor office in Nizam Palace summed up the Trinamool’s response to the CBI arrest of three of its senior leaders, with the party pulling out all stops to portray it as “an act of vengeance after the humiliating assembly poll loss”.
- 2 hours ago 18 May 21, 9:48am - - newWarming of Arabian Sea raising cyclone frequencyBack in November 1940, when cyclones didn't have names, the Arabian Sea threw an unprecedented, untimely night-long tantrum that cost the city more than Rs 25 lakh. In the aftermath, bodies floated at Apollo Bunder, Colaba, Mazgaon docks and other sea faces even as piles of planks, broken masts and other pieces of timber turned the harbour from Colaba to Sewri into one long graveyard of ships.
- 2 hours ago 18 May 21, 9:38am - - newPaid Suvendu too, why is he out of the loop, asks Mathew SamuelWhile Narada News boss Mathew Samuel, who “raised a fight against corruption”, is happy with the proactive CBI, he also raised questions about not arresting BJP’s Suvendu Adhikari. “It was a long battle since the tapes were released in 2016. The CBI arrested four people on Monday. It was a long-awaited justice for me,” he said.
- 2 hours ago 18 May 21, 9:32am - - newNew privacy policy not put off: WhatsApp to HCInstant messaging platform WhatsApp on Monday told Delhi high court that the new privacy policy has not been deferred and came into affect from May 15th. It clarified before a bench of Chief Justice D N Patel and justice Jyoti Singh that the deadline for the policy to come into effect has not been extended, but accounts won’t be deleted immediately.
- 2 hours ago 18 May 21, 9:27am - - newRSS arm starts campaign for universal Covid-19 vaccine accessIn the backdrop of the Covid-19 vaccine crunch, RSS-affiliate Swadeshi Jagran Manch (SJM) on Monday launched a digital signature campaign for “universal access” to vaccines and medicines and demanded that all medical products required for the disease be declared a global public good to curb profiteering.
- 1 hour ago 18 May 21, 9:02am - - newSC orders Army med board to examine rebel YSRCP MP
- 1 hour ago 18 May 21, 8:56am - - newIndia 2nd after US to cross 25 million Covid casesEven as the number of fresh infections per day continue to fall, India on Monday became only the second country after the US to cross 25 million covid infections since the beginning of the pandemic. Brazil, the world’s third worst-hit country, has reported about 15.6 million cases so far.
- 54 mins ago 18 May 21, 8:50am -
- newCovid-19: 17 new labs soon for genome sequencingAmid rising concerns about new SARS-CoV2 variants and a surge in Covid-19 cases, the government plans to add 17 laboratories to the INSACOG (Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomic Consortia) network to increase surveillance through genomic sequencing and closely monitor variants, health minister Harsh Vardhan told the group of ministers (GoM) on Covid-19 on Monday.
- 37 mins ago 18 May 21, 8:33am - - newCBI arrests 4 senior TMC netas in 2014 bribery caseThe CBI arrested four senior Trinamool politicians, including cabinet ministers Firhad Hakim and Subrata Mukherjee, former mayor Sovan Chatterjee and ex-transport minister Madan Mitra, in the Narada sting case — tapes shot in 2014 purportedly showed 12 TMC ministers and leaders accepting money from representatives of a fictitious company — in a dramatic early-morning operation here on Monday.
- 28 mins ago 18 May 21, 8:24am - - newCyclone Tautkae: Navy, Coast Guard set sail to save 410 on 2 bargesThe Indian Navy dispatched three warships— INS Kochi, INS Kolkata and later INS Talwar—to rescue as many as 410 people on board two barges after the boats got stranded in the rough weather in the Arabian Sea on Monday afternoon as cyclone ‘Tautkae’ came within a distance 120 km off the city’s coast.
- 16 mins ago 18 May 21, 8:12am - - newClot cases post-Covishield jab miniscule: Govt panelBlood clots or thromboembolic events after vaccination with Covishield were reported in just 0.61 cases per million doses in India, while no such events were found following Covaxin jabs, the Adverse Events Following Immunisation (AEFI) committee said in its report, underlining that risk seemed higher in people of European descent.
- 8 mins ago 18 May 21, 8:04am - - new60 rescued, search on for 200 on board adrift ONGC bargeAbout 60 persons have been rescued and search is on for 200 others on board an accommodation barge, Papaa 305, deployed by state-run Oil and Natural Gas Corporation that went adrift off the Mumbai coast Monday evening. The barge was one of the three vessels and a drillship that went adrift after their moorings snapped in the ferocity of cyclone Tuktae, which pushed up wind speed to reach 150-180 km.
- 4 mins ago 18 May 21, 7:52am -
The Hindu
- newJoe Biden, Kamala Harris release tax return, restoring tradition Trump brokeU.S. President Joe Biden reported a drop in gross income compared to 2019.
- 39 mins ago 18 May 21, 7:17am - - newAndrew Cuomo discloses he could earn $5.1 million from book on pandemic leadershipThe book largely recounts the Governor's once-daily press conferences on the COVID-19 pandemic.
- 56 mins ago 18 May 21, 7:00am - - newRangasamy dischargedHe was admitted to a private hospital in Chennai on May 9
- 1 hour ago 18 May 21, 6:52am - - newPhilip Roth biography, pulled last month, has new publisherFor book industry watchers, the Skyhorse announcement was not a major surprise.
- 1 hour ago 18 May 21, 6:50am - - newCyclone Tauktae weakens after landfall in GujaratThere is no report of any casualty so far, officials said
- 3 hours ago 18 May 21, 5:18am - - newJoe Biden announces extra 20 million U.S. vaccine doses for other countriesAlthough the Biden administration has not released a plan on how it will apportion the vaccines across countries, India is expected to receive a significant share of these
- 3 hours ago 18 May 21, 4:40am - - newMe, Rafa and Roger are reinventing the Next Gen: DjokovicWorld No.1 Novak Djokovic took a swipe at all the talk about the younger generation of tennis players, saying rival Rafael Nadal and himself were the
- 4 hours ago 18 May 21, 4:25am - - newIsraeli-Palestinian conflict | Biden expresses 'support' for cease-fire in Netanyahu callBiden's move signals US concern for an end to Israel's part of hostilities with Hamas, although it falls short of joining growing Democratic demands for an immediate cease-fire
- 4 hours ago 18 May 21, 4:18am - - newJesuits demand medical attention for Stan SwamyThey have written to Maharashtra Home Minister Dilip Walse Patil
- 5 hours ago 18 May 21, 3:10am - - newOdisha announces 3-month house-to-house COVID-19 surveyThe survey will be conducted by Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA) and Anganwadi workers.
- 5 hours ago 18 May 21, 2:52am - - newPatna High Court raps Bihar government over widely differing COVID tollOne affidavit mentioned 6 deaths while another spoke of 789 cremations at just one ghat in Buxar
- 5 hours ago 18 May 21, 2:38am - - newOdisha finding difficult to convince tribals to go for COVID-19 testOfficials fear delay in screening the community would make matters worse
- 5 hours ago 18 May 21, 2:26am - - newLast rites of Congress MP Rajeev Satav performed in MaharashtraHe had died from post COVID-19 complications
- 6 hours ago 18 May 21, 2:11am - - newDungarpur villagers succeed in containing virus infectionLists of villagers with symptoms helped officials assess the presence of virus
- 6 hours ago 18 May 21, 2:05am - - newAdani, Essar Ports take steps to deal with cyclonic storm impactThey say they have taken due steps to protect lives and property
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- newAll nine on board tug Coromondel rescuedIn a coordinated effort involving the State and Union governments, all nine crew members on board tug Coromondel Supporter IX, which ran aground mid-
- 7 hours ago 18 May 21, 1:24am - - newRemdesivir production increased from 38.80 lakh to 1.19 crore vials a month, Centre tells HC‘Export of the drug has been prohibited and it is also being imported from Egypt’
- 7 hours ago 18 May 21, 1:23am - - newJD(S) considering buying drug developed by DRDO to distribute to publicFormer Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy has told his partymen that the Janata Dal (S) was considering buying the DRDO-developed 2DG medicine for treat
- 7 hours ago 18 May 21, 1:22am - - newGusty winds leave a trail of destruction in RaigadThe strong winds which lashed the Maharashtra coast due to the impact of Cyclone Tauktae left five houses completely damaged and partially destroyed 1
- 7 hours ago 18 May 21, 1:21am - - newDecision on extending lockdown in Karnataka in two or three daysThe State government will take a call on extending the lockdown beyond May 24 over the next two or three days even as the government on Monday allowe
- 7 hours ago 18 May 21, 1:21am - - newLast rites: Karnataka HC seeks clarity on death certificateThe High Court of Karnataka has directed the State government to clarify on whether death certificate from hospital/medical officer is required for b
- 7 hours ago 18 May 21, 1:18am - - newA telemedicine initiative by farmers to fight COVID-19The surge in COVID-19 cases in rural areas and the lack of adequate beds in hospitals have led to some out-of-the box thinking from a group of farmer
- 7 hours ago 18 May 21, 1:17am - - newVaccination in Mumbai to resume todayThe Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation on Monday said that the COVID-19 vaccination, which was halted for three days in the wake of cyclone Tauktae, w
- 7 hours ago 18 May 21, 1:16am - - newE-registration must for people moving to another police station limits in ChennaiPublic have been asked to cooperate with police for effective implementation and prevent spread of COVID-19.
- 7 hours ago 18 May 21, 1:14am - - newEminent Tamil writer Ki Rajanarayanan is no moreIn his young age, Ki.Ra suffered from poor health and was afflicted by tuberculosis.
- 7 hours ago 18 May 21, 1:13am - - newSaibaba Trust official cautions devotees against donating to fictitious organisationEven as religious institutions are closed in view of COVID-19, a fictitious organisation was found to be demanding online donations on behalf of Shri
- 7 hours ago 18 May 21, 1:12am - - newMaharashtra’s COVID-19 recovery rate rises above 90%State reports 26,616 new cases, 1,000 deaths; active cases dip below 4.50 lakh
- 7 hours ago 18 May 21, 1:07am - - newCyclone Tauktae | 60 rescued from Barge P305 off Bombay High area, ops to continueINS Kolkata has rescued two survivors from the life raft of vessel Vara Prabha and has now joined INS Kochi for the SAR of Barge P305 crew
- 7 hours ago 18 May 21, 12:42am - - newGovernment hospitals in Tamil Nadu battle manpower shortage‘Additional hands required at all levels’
- 7 hours ago 18 May 21, 12:39am - - newPoondi K. Thulasiah Vandayar passes awayHe worked to uplift rural people
- 7 hours ago 18 May 21, 12:35am - - newDonations for COVID-19 relief continueSun Group gives ₹10 crore, Rajinikanth donates ₹50 lakh
- 7 hours ago 18 May 21, 12:33am - - new33,075 fresh cases, 335 deaths in Tamil NaduChennai records a small dip, with 6,150 people testing positive; eight districts report 1,000-plus cases
- 7 hours ago 18 May 21, 12:30am - - newMadras High Court bats for non-COVID-19 patientsCourt asks government to ensure that their oxygen needs are taken care of
- 7 hours ago 18 May 21, 12:29am - - newMinimum investment by private partners for COVID-19 projects fixed at ₹50 croreMay 31 designated as last day for submission of proposals
- 7 hours ago 18 May 21, 12:27am - - newHealthcare services yet to reach Diviseema islandsPeople travel 15 km by water to reach the nearest hospital
- 7 hours ago 18 May 21, 12:27am - - newPolice team with MP leaves for Army HospitalNarsapuram MP K. Raghu Ramakrishna Raju was shifted to Army Hospital, Secunderabad from the District Jail in Guntur on Monday evening.A Division Bench
- 8 hours ago 18 May 21, 12:25am - - newCollectors appointed for five districtsThe Tamil Nadu government on Monday posted new Collectors for Madurai, Salem, Cuddalore, Tiruchi and Dharmapuri districts. It also posted IAS officer
- 8 hours ago 18 May 21, 12:24am - - newSRM varsity launches first start-up cohort36 teams selected for support to translate their ideas into products
- 8 hours ago 18 May 21, 12:23am - - newState to declare Black Fungus as notified diseaseTreatment of disease brought under Aarogyasri
- 8 hours ago 18 May 21, 12:21am - - newTesting inadequate in Chittoor despite high positivity rateNearly 8,000 tests per day being done now as against last year’s 10,000
- 8 hours ago 18 May 21, 12:20am - - newAT&T spins off media via $43-bn Discovery dealUnwinds $108.7-bn Time Warner buy
- 8 hours ago 18 May 21, 12:19am - - newCurfew extended till May-end in StateNo change in guidelines and timings, says Jagan
- 8 hours ago 18 May 21, 12:19am - - new2.14 lakh MT of paddy procured in East Godavari, says Joint Collector‘Farmers need not worry about cloudy weather and rains’
- 8 hours ago 18 May 21, 12:19am - - newPlanning under way to vaccinate 70% of 18-44 age group, State tells Madras High CourtThe State government on Monday told the Madras High Court that Tamil Nadu’s population in the age group of 18 to 44 is estimated to be 3.65 crore, and
- 8 hours ago 18 May 21, 12:19am - - newVIMS Director takes part in video meet with ModiK. Rambabu, AP State Nodal officer for COVID-19 and Director of the Visakha Institute of Medical Sciences (VIMS), participated in the video conference
- 8 hours ago 18 May 21, 12:17am - - newWads of currency found in alms seeker’s houseThe TTD’s vigilance and revenue department officials were awestruck on finding wads of currency notes at the residence of a deceased alms seeker, when
- 8 hours ago 18 May 21, 12:17am - - newA.P. records highest daily COVID deaths of 109Daily positivity rate remains above 25% for the last three days
- 8 hours ago 18 May 21, 12:15am - - newProduction of oxygen at Sterlite will resume soon, says Thangam ThennarasuTechnical snag rectified, says Thennarasu
- 8 hours ago 18 May 21, 12:15am - - newAvoiding breakdown: On GST council meetingThe much-delayed convening of the GST Council comes at a critical juncture
- 8 hours ago 18 May 21, 12:13am - - newNarsapuram MP enacting drama to malign govt.: Midhun Reddy‘A probe will reveal the conspiracy behind the episode’
- 8 hours ago 18 May 21, 12:13am - - newUnwarranted arrest: On sedition charges against Raghu Ramakrishna RajuThe casual resort by the police to the sedition clause continues to cause concern
- 8 hours ago 18 May 21, 12:11am - - newA home away from home for COVID patientsCOVID Care Centre at Thondavada has a television set, books and facilities for indoor games
- 8 hours ago 18 May 21, 12:10am - - new‘We are exploring every avenue to get oxygen’We’ve geared up for medical oxygen production in the State: Industries Minister
- 8 hours ago 18 May 21, 12:09am - - newSedition charges against Narsapuram MP are untenable and flimsy: TDP leaderTDP spokesperson N.B. Sudhakar Reddy has alleged that the sedition charges levelled by A.P. CID against YSRCP Narsapuram MP K. Raghu Ramakrishna Raju
- 8 hours ago 18 May 21, 12:08am - - newNo let-up in deaths though new cases dip in South Coastal A.P.Six more develop ‘black fungus’ infection in Markapur
- 8 hours ago 18 May 21, 12:06am - - newDistribution of groundnut seeds begins in AnantapurR&B Minister launches the programme at a village
- 8 hours ago 17 May 21, 11:58pm - - newCM to launch ‘Swachh Sankalpam’ on July 8The programme aims at making villages clean
- 8 hours ago 17 May 21, 11:56pm - - newAllahabad HC slams medical system in U.P.Patients left at God’s mercy, says bench, flags callous attitude of doctors, paramedical staff
- 8 hours ago 17 May 21, 11:49pm - - newPolice Dept. forming green channels for oxygen tankersPlans afoot to fix GPS trackers to all vehicles carrying the lifesaving gas
- 8 hours ago 17 May 21, 11:44pm - - newIndian-origin researcher makes splitters for ventilatoriSAVE re-purposes flow valves to support two patients
- 8 hours ago 17 May 21, 11:44pm - - newDespite slight decline in cases, TPR still highTest Positivity Rate in at least 14 districts higher than State average during seven days prior to May 15
- 8 hours ago 17 May 21, 11:44pm - - newWalk the talk on TRIPS waiverThe government should offer Covaxin’s technology to domestic pharmaceutical companies and foreign corporations
- 8 hours ago 17 May 21, 11:44pm - - newCovishield costs ₹300 per dose and Covaxin ₹400, govt. tells HC‘Chief Minister has sought allocation of 910 MT oxygen’
- 8 hours ago 17 May 21, 11:42pm - - newStalin reviews work in KolathurThe Chief Minister handed over first instalment of financial package at a ration shop
- 8 hours ago 17 May 21, 11:41pm - - new₹7.14 lakh stolen from ration shopsThieves broke into two ration shops in Saidapet and took away ₹7.14 lakh meant for providing COVID-19 relief.The police said the staff of ration shop
- 8 hours ago 17 May 21, 11:39pm -
The New Indian Express
- newTuaktae now very severe cyclonic storm, to reach Gujarat coast: IMDGujarat additional chief secretary Pankaj Kumar said 25,000 people have already been moved to safer places.
- 22 hours ago 17 May 21, 10:00am - - newSlow off the starting blocks for Bharat Biotech's Covaxin mass productionFor, jabs such as Covaxin need highly sophisticated Biosafety Level 3 (BSL-3) labs, which is only available with Bharat Biotech at the moment.
- 22 hours ago 17 May 21, 9:41am - - newCentre issues fresh guidelines as Covid-19 spreads to rural, tribal areasAdvises 30-bed Covid Centre for asymptomatic cases, training for CHOs in antigen testing
- 24 hours ago 17 May 21, 8:20am - - newCovishield new rule tweaks won't affect pre-booked slots: GovernmentThe Centre had on May 13 extended the gap between the first and second doses of Covishield vaccine to 12-16 weeks based on the recommendations by the COVID Working Group.
- 24 hours ago 17 May 21, 8:15am - - newTNIE impact: Rajasthan government helps children orphaned during Covid-19 pandemicIn a series of such painful stories covered by The New Indian Express, three are from Rajasthan. This included two sisters from Kota, Urvi (12) and Krati (5), who lost their parents in span of 2 days.
- 24 hours ago 17 May 21, 8:09am - - newRahul Gandhi leads 'arrest me too' campaign as cops detain people over critical poster on PM ModiThe opposition party said tough questions will be asked from the prime minister if people don #39;t get vaccines, medicines and oxygen.
- 24 hours ago 17 May 21, 7:57am - - Bengal saw 25X surge in daily cases between 1st and 8th poll phasesDuring the one month it took to hold the elections, which began on March 27 and concluded on April 29, the state witnessed an unprecedented 25 times surge in daily Covid-19 positive cases.
- 1 day ago 17 May 21, 7:53am - - Strict crackdown on pro-Palestine protests in Kashmir, 22 arrested so farThe police in Kashmir have sent a clear message that pro-Palestine protests will not be tolerated in the Valley by arresting 22 people, mostly youth, in the last few days.
- 1 day ago 17 May 21, 7:44am - - Press bodies rap attack on Gaza building housing journalistsThe Indian Women rsquo;s Press Corps, the Press Association, and the Press Club of India issued a joint statement condemning the attack in Gaza.
- 1 day ago 17 May 21, 7:40am - - Bhopal diary: Inter-caste marriage violence, leopard dies, helpine for orphaned children and moreInter-caste clashes between members of OBC and the general category or between Dalits and members of OBC or the general category in the Gwalior-Chambal region aren rsquo;t new.
- 1 day ago 17 May 21, 7:34am - - Manohar Lal Khattar faces anger of farmers, 70 hurt in meleeChief Minister Khattar appealed to the agitating farmers to cooperate with the government in its fight against Covid-19.
- 1 day ago 17 May 21, 7:24am - - Adhir urges PM to announce cash transfer of Rs 6,000 per month to needy during lockdownChowdhury highlighted the hardship and suffering being faced by the poor, daily wagers and the marginalised sections of the society due to the lockdown imposed in various states.
- 1 day ago 17 May 21, 1:27am - - Tauktae intensifies into severe cyclonic storm; six dead; Gujarat braces for impactAccording to the Cyclone Warning Division of the IMD, by May 18 the wind speed is expected to increase to 150-160 km per hour, gusting up to 175 km per hour.
- 1 day ago 17 May 21, 1:06am - - Senior virologist Shahid Jameel quits as Chief Advisor to Centre's Covid genome surveillance projectJameel confirmed to this newspaper his decision to step down from the role, but refused to comment further.
- 1 day ago 17 May 21, 12:52am - - Bengal reports record 147 new COVID-19 deaths, 19,117 fresh casesOf the fresh fatalities, 39 were reported from North 24 Parganas district and 33 from Kolkata.
- 1 day ago 17 May 21, 12:35am -
- Sacrilege cases: Sidhu posts on Twitter 'video clips' of police action on protestersThe Amritsar MLA also shared purported contents of the report of the one-man commission that had probed incidents of the desecration of the Guru Granth Sahib.
- 1 day ago 17 May 21, 12:34am - - Assam reports 3,650 new COVID-19 cases, 56 more deathsThe NHM said 1,347 more COVID-19 patients have died in the state till now, but the government #39;s Death Audit Board has not included them in the toll as they had other ailments.
- 1 day ago 17 May 21, 12:32am - - 89 more COVID fatalities rattle Bihar; positivity rate, active caseload declineThe death toll has now reached 3,832, an increase of more than 1,000 since the beginning of this month when the state went under a lockdown to contain the raging second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- 1 day ago 17 May 21, 12:23am - - Bihar minister Sanjay Kumar Jha engages in a Twitter war with ChidambaramState minister Sanjay Kumar Jha came out with a flurry of angry tweets in response to a twitter post by Chidambaram who had referred to a television news report on Bihar #39;s hospitals.
- 1 day ago 17 May 21, 12:20am - - Chhattisgarh sees dip in daily COVID-19 count, logs 4,888 new casesLast time, it was on April 2 when 4,174 cases were reported, after which more than 5,000 cases were logged in the state on a daily basis.
- 1 day ago 17 May 21, 12:16am - - COVID: Amarinder government shifts focus to Punjab villages as double mutant variant continues to wreck havocChief Secretary Vini Mahajan said the official machinery along with the teams of various departments have been working diligently to create awareness among the rural population.
- 1 day ago 17 May 21, 12:10am - - 'Ensure community-based and primary health care services': Centre to states amid gradual ingress of COVID in villagesThe states were also urged to train the ground-level staff on rapid antigen test (RAT), which is the preferred test for screening of the infected cases to enable timely isolation and prompt treatment.
- 1 day ago 16 May 21, 11:40pm - - First batch of anti-COVID drug 2-DG to be released on MondayThe Drugs Controller General of India (DGCI) has approved the oral drug for emergency use as an adjunct therapy in moderate to severe coronavirus patients, the defence ministry said.
- 1 day ago 16 May 21, 11:37pm - - Cyclone Tauktae: All fishing boats returned to Maharashtra, Gujarat ports, says Coast GuardAccording to the India Meteorological Department, Tauktae has intensified into a #39;very severe cyclonic storm #39; and is very likely to reach the Gujarat coast in the evening hours of Monday.
- 1 day ago 16 May 21, 11:13pm - - Jharkhand: 'Daal Chawal' feeding the poor and needy during lockdownTrishi further added that they are trying to deliver free of cost basic grocery items to the people who are struggling for food in this situation.
- 1 day ago 16 May 21, 11:13pm - - COVID-19: 139 more fatalities, 9,115 new cases in HaryanaAccording to the health department #39;s daily bulletin, the new deaths include 16 from Hisar, 12 each from Gurgaon and Jind, 10 from Rohtak and nine from Ambala district.
- 1 day ago 16 May 21, 11:07pm - - Ramanagar's BJP MLA 'missing' amid COVID crisis, claim posters in UP's BarabankiBJP MLA Sharad Awasthi dismissed the allegations levelled against him in the posters that surfaced at Adra village and blamed the Samajwadi Party for it.
- 1 day ago 16 May 21, 11:04pm - - J&K paying price of vaccine shortage? 93 per cent COVID-19 deaths occurred among those who didn't get the jabsState Immunisation Officer Dr Shahid Hussain acknowledged that there was a shortage of vaccines in the valley, but said the Union Territory was hopeful of getting vaccines sooner.
- 1 day ago 16 May 21, 11:00pm - - Amid downward trend in COVID cases, Yogi government prepares for third wave, black fungus infectionThe CM said the state government is focusing on ensuring awareness and treatment of the black fungus infection, which has emerged as a quot;challenge quot; for the people who have recovered from Covid-19.
- 1 day ago 16 May 21, 10:28pm - - Armed Forces focusing on managing medical personnel for Covid care facilitiesMoD has also granted extension to the Short Service Commissioned doctors of AFMS till December 31, 2021 which has augmented the strength by 238 more doctors.
- 1 day ago 16 May 21, 10:20pm - - Gujarat sees 8,210 new COVID-19 cases, 14,483 recoveries, 82 deathsA total of 14,483 patients were discharged during the day, taking the count of recoveries so far in Gujarat to 6,38,590, it said, adding the state #39;s case recovery rate has improved to 84.85 per cent.
- 1 day ago 16 May 21, 10:19pm - - Coronavirus fears: 30 deaths in two weeks in Union Minister VK Singh's village, says sarpanchVillage head Naresh Kumar said many of these people had showed symptoms of the disease, but only three tested positive.
- 1 day ago 16 May 21, 10:15pm - - Over 9,440 MT of liquid medical oxygen delivered across India on Oxygen Express trainsAround 150 Oxygen Express trains have completed their journey so far and brought relief to various states, the national transporter said on Sunday.
- 1 day ago 16 May 21, 10:11pm - - J-K police releases youths who were detained for holding anti-Israel protest during corona curfewArtist Mudasir Gul, who had painted pro-Palestine graffiti, was among 20 people detained by the police on Saturday in the city #39;s Padshahi Bagh area.
- 1 day ago 16 May 21, 10:09pm - - New worry? Uttarakhand see alarming rise in COVID-19 cases among childrenThe data shared by the state health department also revealed that cases have been registering significant increase every fortnight since the beginning of April 2021.
- 1 day ago 16 May 21, 9:55pm - - COVID-19: Maharashtra sees 974 deaths, 34,389 new cases; Mumbai witnesses lowest tests in MayWith 22,430 new tests, the total number of samples tested so far in Mumbai has risen to 58,98,605, as per the update given by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC).
- 1 day ago 16 May 21, 9:42pm - - Madhya Pradesh sees 7,106 COVID-19 cases, 79 deaths; 12,345 recoverWith 66,517 samples being examined in the last 24 hours, the number of tests in MP crossed 87.85 lakh.
- 1 day ago 16 May 21, 9:22pm - - Cyclone Tauktae: Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray reviews preparation in coastal areas amid covid crisisThe BMC has suspended the vaccinations drive on Monday due to the Tauktae cyclone in Mumbai.
- 1 day ago 16 May 21, 9:17pm - - Cyclone Tauktae: 1.5 lakh people being shifted in Gujarat; health staff to be on standbyThe government has asked hospitals treating COVID-19 patients to ensure a power backup and arrangements are also being made to ensure uninterrupted generation of medical oxygen.
- 1 day ago 16 May 21, 9:15pm - - Cyclone Tauktae: Two dead in Goa; houses damaged, highways blocked due to gusty windThe major impact of the cyclonic winds was felt in Bardez taluka in North Goa district and Mormugao in South Goa, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said.
- 1 day ago 16 May 21, 8:46pm - - Senior doctors to be on duty at odd hours for efficient management of COVID patients: Assam CMHimanta Biswa Sarma made the unannounced visit to GMCH at 2.30 am to see for himself the treatment of COVID-19 patients in Emergency Ward at night, an official release said.
- 1 day ago 16 May 21, 8:35pm - - Congress party leaders mourn the loss of a rising star, Rajeev Satav47-year-old Rajeev Satav was very close to the Gandhi family, particularly Rahul Gandhi.
- 1 day ago 16 May 21, 8:26pm - - Amarinder launches 'Covid fateh' drive to tackle pandemic in rural Punjab, state opens 100-bed facility in SangrurSingh launched the quot;Corona-Mukt Pind Abhiyaan quot; (corona-free village drive), asserting that there was an urgent need to quot;avoid the kind of situation, prevailing in Uttar Pradesh villages quot;.
- 1 day ago 16 May 21, 8:24pm - - Gauhati HC eases terms for release of foreigner detenues as Covid cases surgeIn an order issued on April 15 last year, the high court had permitted release of a detainee after completing two years on a personal bond of Rs 5,000 and two sureties, following a Supreme Court rulin
- 1 day ago 16 May 21, 8:19pm - - Goa adds 1,314 new COVID-19 cases, 3,793 recover; 43 dieThe overall caseload in Goa has reached 1,35,856, while the fatality count stands at 2,099, he said, adding the number of recoveries so far rose to 1,05,505, leaving the state with 28,252 active cases
- 1 day ago 16 May 21, 8:17pm - - NHRC warns Centre over plight of students from poor backgrounds, remote areasThe NHRC passed the order acting on a petition filed by a civil liberties lawyer, noted human rights activist and Supreme Court advocate, Radhakanta Tripathy.
- 2 days ago 16 May 21, 7:46pm - - Farmers protest against Haryana CM in Hisar, police use tear gas to disperse demonstratorsThe farmers have been protesting at different borders of the national capital since November 26 last year against the farm laws passed by the Centre.
- 2 days ago 16 May 21, 7:34pm - - Prolonged poll campaign, new strain led to 48-fold jump in COVID cases in rural Bengal, say expertsOn February 26, when the Election Commission announced the poll dates, West Bengal #39;s number of active Covid cases was just 3,343, while it stood at 1.32 lakh, a near 40-fold increase, on Saturday.
- 2 days ago 16 May 21, 7:27pm - - COVID-19 positivity rate falling in MP: CM Chouhan In a video clip released to media outlets, the CM claimed quot;we have been successful in containing the pandemic quot; as the positivity rate was quot;falling day by day quot;.
- 2 days ago 16 May 21, 6:57pm - - Over 11,000 concentrators, 19 oxygen generation plants among other global aid sent to states: CentreAn official press release stated that India has been receiving international donations and aid of COVID-19 relief medical supplies and equipment since April 27 this year.
- 2 days ago 16 May 21, 6:57pm - - Lufthansa to operate flights between India and Germany via Bahrain instead of DubaiInstead of operating non-stop flights between India and Germany, Lufthansa had been operating its 10 India flights via Dubai so that the flight crew need not do a layover in India.
- 2 days ago 16 May 21, 6:54pm - - Cyclone Tauktae: Amit Shah holds meeting with Gujarat and Maharashtra CMs, reviews preparednessShah reviewed the preparedness of all health facilities in the areas likely to be impacted by the cyclone and directed the state administration to make adequate power backup arrangements.
- 2 days ago 16 May 21, 6:48pm - - Indian journalist bodies condemn Israeli airstrike on Gaza building housing AP, Al Jazeera officesIt also demanded that the Israeli government give quot;a detailed justification quot; of the decision-making behind this attack quot;along with evidentiary proof quot;.
- 2 days ago 16 May 21, 6:47pm - - COVID-19 restrictions extended in Punjab till May 31 to curb spread of virusReviewing the state rsquo;s Covid situation at a high-level meeting, Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh said the DCs will continue to determine the opening of shops in a staggered manner.
- 2 days ago 16 May 21, 6:45pm - - No new virus strain behind spate of Covid-19 deaths in AMU: OfficialAt least 38 AMU teachers, including 21 serving ones, have died of Covid or Covid-like symptoms in the last one month, triggering doubts if any new deadly strain of the virus has been in circulation.
- 2 days ago 16 May 21, 6:44pm - - Explore possibility of procuring Sputnik V COVID vaccine: Punjab CM to officialsAddressing a virtual COVID review meeting, the chief minister said one lakh doses of Covishield, received initially for the 18-44 years category, had almost been completely utilized.
- 2 days ago 16 May 21, 6:38pm - - Two killed in clash in Rajasthan's Jhalawar, 15 bookedThe deceased have been identified as Giriraj Gurjar (35) and Basantilal Gurjar (25), both residents of Gangpura village.
- 2 days ago 16 May 21, 6:34pm - - Lockdown: Several religious places in Bengal ban entry of devotees from Sunday Many small temples like the Kali temples in Shyambazar area of the city and Beltala area in Agarpara, and roadside shrines remained open.
- 2 days ago 16 May 21, 6:28pm - - Nadda flags off medical, other supplies to Himachal Pradesh to fight COVIDBJP workers have so far distributed over 65 lakh face masks, over 14 lakh food packets, seven lakh relief material packets and immunity kits across all states, Nadda said.
- 2 days ago 16 May 21, 6:12pm - - Cyclone Tauktae: Nadda speaks to BJP leaders over measures to help peopleParty MPs, MLAs and office bearers from Goa, Maharashtra, Kerala, Karnataka, Daman amp; Diu and Gujarat were part of the virtual meeting with Nadda.
- 2 days ago 16 May 21, 6:08pm - - Over 4.5 cr COVID tests done, 1.5 cr people vaccinated in UP: Yogi AdityanathThe chief minister said the state did not have quot;much capacity quot; for COVID testing till March last year but is now conducting 2.5 lakh to 3 lakh tests every day.
- 2 days ago 16 May 21, 5:57pm - - Cyclone Tauktae: All flights to and from Goa cancelled today, say airport officialsIMD has said that Cyclone Tauktae will hit the coastal areas of Goa by late afternoon and is very likely to keep moving in the north northwest direction.
- 2 days ago 16 May 21, 5:46pm - - Corona curfew extended in Bhopal till May 24Essential services and emergency travel are exempted from the ambit of the curfew.
- 2 days ago 16 May 21, 5:42pm - - Local BJP leader booked for ramming his car into Nashik's civic hospital Rajendra Tajne ammed his car into the glass entrance of the hospital and damaged its property. He hurled a paver block towards its staff member and also abused and threatened a patient #39;s relative.
- 2 days ago 16 May 21, 5:37pm - - Cylinder waali bitiya: Shahjahanpur's daughter who helps everyone with oxygenArshi said on the first day of Ramzan, the condition of her father Mashoor, who was not keeping well, began deteriorating and her worst fears came true when he tested positive for COVID-19.
- 2 days ago 16 May 21, 5:29pm -
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- newArmed forces on standby as cyclone makes landfall
- 2 hours ago 18 May 21, 6:09am - - newPatients hesitating, says GMCH, HC says recent events may be reason
- 2 hours ago 18 May 21, 6:05am - - newChhattisgarh: Three killed in gunbattle with Maoists, say police
- 2 hours ago 18 May 21, 5:57am - - newMinistry of Women and Child Development: Don’t call for children’s adoption on social media
- 2 hours ago 18 May 21, 5:52am - - newGujarat: Evacuation along coast, some stuck in shelters with little food
- 2 hours ago 18 May 21, 5:38am - - newSupreme Court orders medical examination of rebel YSRCP MP at Army Hospital in Secunderabad
- 3 hours ago 18 May 21, 4:32am - - newWhat CBI didn’t say: Adhikari sanction pending, not applied for Roy, both are now in BJP
- 3 hours ago 18 May 21, 4:27am - - newCentre reviews states’ action on hoarding
- 4 hours ago 18 May 21, 4:22am - - new4.32 lakh railways staff vaccinated so far
- 4 hours ago 18 May 21, 4:19am - - newCBI arrests four TMC leaders in Narada case; HC cancels their bail, slams Mamata’s dharna
- 4 hours ago 18 May 21, 4:13am - - newPMO watching, Covid command centre tracks easing in Varanasi
- 4 hours ago 18 May 21, 4:10am - - newAt DRDO’s 2-DG launch, Rajnath reviews efforts of armed forces
- 4 hours ago 18 May 21, 4:05am - - newLess than one clotting event per million Covishield doses: govt
- 4 hours ago 18 May 21, 3:58am - - newIndia drops plasma therapy from Covid treatment protocol
- 4 hours ago 18 May 21, 3:56am - - newPokhriyal discusses with states school education strategies during Covid
- 4 hours ago 18 May 21, 3:53am -
- newMedical system in UP small cities, villages ‘Ram bharose’, says Allahabad HC
- 4 hours ago 18 May 21, 3:51am - - newGovt: 1.85 cr people offered work under MGNREGS
- 4 hours ago 18 May 21, 3:45am - - newDr KK Aggarwal passes away
- 5 hours ago 18 May 21, 3:24am - - newOppn parties slam CBI arrest of TMC leaders, ask BJP to ‘reconcile’ with Bengal poll defeat
- 5 hours ago 18 May 21, 3:03am - - newMeerut twins, 24, die hours apart after Covid battle
- 5 hours ago 18 May 21, 2:50am - - newJharkhand: Leaky oxygen supply system brings fear, anxiety to Hazaribagh hospital
- 5 hours ago 18 May 21, 2:44am - - newAntifungal drug in short supply as black fungus cases rise in Gujarat
- 6 hours ago 18 May 21, 2:12am - - newCoWIN in Hindi, vernacular soon; 17 more labs to test genome
- 6 hours ago 18 May 21, 1:55am - - newSedition case: SC transfers rebel YSRCP MP to Telangana’s Army hospital for medical examination
- 9 hours ago 17 May 21, 11:18pm - - newIAF, Navy mobilise assets for emergency response to cyclone Tauktae
- 9 hours ago 17 May 21, 11:08pm - - newMiniscule bleeding, clotting events post COVID-19 vaccination in India: Govt
- 9 hours ago 17 May 21, 11:04pm - - newCyclone Tauktae fallout: Himachal in for rough weather spell till Friday
- 10 hours ago 17 May 21, 10:00pm - - newGujarat evacuates over 2 lakh from coastal belt before cyclone Tauktae
- 10 hours ago 17 May 21, 9:38pm - - newCyclone Tauktae makes landfall in Saurashtra, process to go on for four hours
- 11 hours ago 17 May 21, 9:05pm - - newCentral Vista case sees heated arguments in Delhi High Court
- 12 hours ago 17 May 21, 8:03pm - - newDon’t consider steam inhalation to be a medical treatment for Covid, says Tamil Nadu Health Minister
- 13 hours ago 17 May 21, 6:44pm - - newRemdesivir coordination lacking between Centre, state: Gujarat HC
- 14 hours ago 17 May 21, 6:19pm - - newIn Photos: Paschim Medinipur ramps up testing for Covid infection
- 14 hours ago 17 May 21, 6:16pm - - newCow urine protects from Covid, planting tulsi, peepal can prevent oxygen crisis: Pragya Thakur
- 14 hours ago 17 May 21, 6:03pm - - newCyclone Tauktae batters Mumbai, airport closed temporarily
- 15 hours ago 17 May 21, 5:08pm - - newWhatsApp privacy policy not conforming to Indian IT laws: Centre to Delhi HC
- 17 hours ago 17 May 21, 2:50pm - - newCyclone Tauktae to make landfall today: What we know so far
- 17 hours ago 17 May 21, 2:47pm - - newAs Gujarat braces for Cyclone Tauktae, 1.5 lakh people evacuated from coastal areas
- 19 hours ago 17 May 21, 1:11pm - - newDRDO’s 1st batch of anti-Covid drug 2DG launched
- 19 hours ago 17 May 21, 12:56pm - - newOxygen crisis: High court asks Centre, Delhi to treat PIL as representation to compensate kin of deceased
- 20 hours ago 17 May 21, 12:22pm - - newFor second straight week, recoveries in Gurgaon exceed new Covid cases
- 21 hours ago 17 May 21, 11:04am - - newIndia’s daily Covid cases fall below 3 lakh in weeks, 4106 deaths reported
- 22 hours ago 17 May 21, 10:23am - - newVaccine costs to strain India’s already creaking state budgets
- 22 hours ago 17 May 21, 9:32am - - new‘It is cheap communal politics’, says Tarun Chugh
- 24 hours ago 17 May 21, 8:22am - - newCoronavirus India LIVE UPDATES: Centre drops plasma therapy from Covid treatment protocol
- 24 hours ago 17 May 21, 8:03am - - ‘In last few years, at times state has backed mob attacking civil liberties. It is necessary for courts to protect liberties’: Justice Govid Mathur
- 1 day ago 17 May 21, 4:47am - - Farmers clash with police at Khattar event, dozens injured
- 1 day ago 17 May 21, 4:32am - - Situation in control, prepared for third wave, says UP CM Yogi Adityanath
- 1 day ago 17 May 21, 4:25am - - Anxiety in auto hubs: plants shut, how long before workers leave?
- 1 day ago 17 May 21, 4:23am - - No proof of fraud, Srinivas, Gambhir, others were actually helping: Delhi Police to HC
- 1 day ago 17 May 21, 4:20am - - Rajeev Satav passes away: Unassuming young face, meteoric rise in Congress
- 1 day ago 17 May 21, 4:14am - - O2 beds in villages, push to testing: Centre draws up 3-tier response plan
- 1 day ago 17 May 21, 4:12am - - In rural Rajasthan, amid shortage of oxygen, ventilators kept idle
- 1 day ago 17 May 21, 4:04am - - Arrested YSRCP MP moves Supreme Court for bail, alleges torture in CID custody
- 1 day ago 17 May 21, 4:03am - - Fallout of Kumbh surge, Ayodhya locks down with cops, CCTVs watching
- 1 day ago 17 May 21, 3:55am - - Cyclone Tauktae: Shah holds meet to ensure Covid response remains unaffected
- 1 day ago 17 May 21, 3:43am - - Cyclone Tauktae intensifies, Gujarat on alert
- 1 day ago 17 May 21, 3:32am - - As Chattisgarh’s vaccination website throws up bugs, officials forced to take offline route
- 1 day ago 17 May 21, 2:36am - - Jharkhand readies massive public health survey to map Covid cases, deaths
- 1 day ago 17 May 21, 2:30am - - Top Indian virologist quits government panel after airing differences
- 1 day ago 16 May 21, 11:45pm - - Immediate de-escalation need of the hour: India on escalating tensions between Israel and Gaza
- 1 day ago 16 May 21, 11:43pm - - Enough vaccines in country from July-August: Union minister
- 1 day ago 16 May 21, 10:21pm - - Rajeev Satav (1974-2021): Unassuming young face who had a meteoric rise in Congress
- 1 day ago 16 May 21, 10:02pm - - Experts say prolonged poll campaign helped COVID cases jump in rural Bengal
- 1 day ago 16 May 21, 9:38pm - - Four medical colleges identified to treat cases of black fungus in Haryana: CM Khattar
- 1 day ago 16 May 21, 9:19pm -
NDTV News
- newRealme Narzo 30 to Launch Today: All You Need to KnowRealme Narzo 30 is set to debut in Malaysia via a virtual event that will start at 12pm (noon) MYT (9:30am IST). It will be livestreamed on the company's Malaysia Facebook account.
- 56 mins ago 18 May 21, 7:00am - - newUS To Share Extra 20 Million Covid Vaccine Doses With Other CountriesPresident Joe Biden said Monday that the United States is surging exports of Covid vaccines to other countries to reclaim "American leadership" in the global fight against the pandemic, dismissing...
- 2 hours ago 18 May 21, 6:20am - - newWill Keep Providing Assistance To India In Fight Against Covid: USThe United States will continue to provide a range of assistance to India, as its "important partner" continues to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, the White House said Monday.
- 2 hours ago 18 May 21, 5:53am - - newDelhi Police Announces Rs 1 Lakh Reward For Info On Wrestler Sushil KumarDelhi Police has announced a reward of Rs 1 lakh for any information that leads to the arrest of wrestler Sushil Kumar, who is on the run in connection with Chhatrasal stadium murder case.
- 2 hours ago 18 May 21, 5:46am - - newLIVE Updates: Centre Drops Plasma Therapy As Treatment For CovidIndia's COVID-19 tally mounted to 2,49,65,463 on Monday with 2,81,386 fresh cases, the lowest in 27 days, while the death count climbed to 2,74,390 as 4,106 more people succumbed to the disease,...
- 3 hours ago 18 May 21, 5:22am - - newWrongfully Convicted US Brothers To Receive $84 MillionTwo African-American half-brothers who spent 31 years in prison in the southern US state of North Carolina for a crime they did not commit have been awarded $84 million, their lawyer said Monday.
- 3 hours ago 18 May 21, 4:44am - - newCyclone Tauktae: Indian Coast Guard Rescues 15 Fisherman Off Goa CoastIndian Coast Guard Ship Samarth responded to a distress call and rescued 15 crew from a fishing boat named Milad, off Goa coast on Monday as a very severe cyclonic storm Tauktae with winds gusting up...
- 3 hours ago 18 May 21, 4:28am - - newCyclone Tauktae: Navy Rescues 60 People Onboard Barge Adrift Off MumbaiThe Indian Navy on Monday night evacuated 60 people out of 400 onboard two barges off the Mumbai coast in a challenging sea condition as Cyclone Tauktae roared up the western coast, officials said.
- 4 hours ago 18 May 21, 4:01am - - newIsraeli Army Says Fires Artillery At Lebanon After Rocket FireThe Israeli army said it launched artillery towards Lebanon on Monday in response to rocket fire from the neighbouring country that failed to hit the Jewish state.
- 4 hours ago 18 May 21, 3:48am - - newBiden Tells Netanyahu He Backs "Ceasefire" In Israel-Palestinian ConflictUS President Joe Biden told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday that he backs having a ceasefire in the bloody exchanges between Israelis and Palestinians, but he stopped short of...
- 4 hours ago 18 May 21, 3:29am - - newMaharashtra Covid Cases Drop Below 30,000 For First Time Since March-EndThe number of daily COVID-19 cases in Maharashtra plunged below the 30,000-mark on Monday with the state reporting 26,616 new infections, taking the count to 54,05,068, the health department said.
- 5 hours ago 18 May 21, 3:13am - - newHigh Court Seeks Gujarat Government's Plan To Tackle Black FungusThe Gujarat High Court on Monday said it was concerned about cases of mucormycosis, also known as black fungus, emerging in the state and asked the government to prepare for the new challenge.
- 5 hours ago 18 May 21, 2:55am - - newJ&K High Court Decides To Release Jail Inmates Amid Covid Second WaveThe Jammu and Kashmir High Court on Monday decided to release jail inmates in the union territory on 90 days interim bail in view of the Supreme Court directions.
- 6 hours ago 18 May 21, 2:21am - - new3 Killed In Gunfight Between Security Forces, Maoists In ChhattisgarhThree people were killed on Monday in an exchange of fire between security forces and Maoists in front of a newly built camp in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district, police said.
- 6 hours ago 18 May 21, 2:20am - - newMedical System In UP's Small Cities, Villages "Ram Bharose": High CourtThe entire medical system in villages and small cities of Uttar Pradesh is at God's mercy ("Ram Bharose"), the Allahabad High Court said on Monday while hearing a PIL over the coronavirus spread and...
- 6 hours ago 18 May 21, 1:43am -
- newFix Formula To Determine Price Of Oxygen Concentrators: Court To CentreThe Delhi High Court Monday asked the Centre why it can't fix a formula to determine the MRP of oxygen concentrators which are in demand for COVID-19 treatment as people were being charged...
- 7 hours ago 18 May 21, 1:05am - - newChina Supports Vaccine Patent Waiver Plan Proposed By India, South AfricaChina, which is actively pursuing vaccine diplomacy, said on Monday that it is "supportive" of India and South Africa's proposal for a temporary waiver of Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual...
- 7 hours ago 18 May 21, 12:44am - - newUttarakhand Extends Covid Curfew, Negative Report Must For Wedding GuestsThe Uttarakhand government on Monday extended the coronavirus curfew in the state by another week, making it mandatory for people attending marriage functions to bring their negative COVID report to...
- 8 hours ago 18 May 21, 12:20am - - newStarting Vaccination With Frontline Workers Paid Rich Dividends: PM ModiNoting that the strategy of starting the COVID-19 vaccination programme with frontline warriors has paid rich dividends in the second wave, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday that the...
- 8 hours ago 18 May 21, 12:08am - - newCourt Seeks Delhi's Stand On Plea On Covid Facility For Public ProsecutorsThe Delhi High Court on Monday sought the stand of the Delhi government on a plea seeking setting up of dedicated 100-bed COVID facility for catering to public prosecutors, their staff and family...
- 8 hours ago 18 May 21, 12:00am -
Daily News Analysis
- new'Great to see India back in the game,' Celina Jaitly recalls her Miss Universe days, congratulates Adline CastelinoA proud moment for the country, wishes started pouring in for the beauty pageant runner-up on social media from all quarters.
- 48 mins ago 18 May 21, 7:08am - - newUP Board class 10, 12 exam 2021 date sheet: Important update students must not missUP Board Exam 2021: A 'fake' date sheet of Class 12 and 10 board examinations is circulating on social media platforms, the Board clarified.
- 1 hour ago 18 May 21, 6:44am - - newDNA Special: Why hypertension or high blood pressure is the silent killer?In most cases, people surrounded by stress and anxiety never understand that they do not just have tension but hypertension.
- 1 hour ago 18 May 21, 6:28am - - newCentre drops plasma therapy from COVID-19 treatment guidelinesUntil now, India's Covid-19 treatment protocol allowed off-label use of plasma therapy at the stage of early moderate disease.
- 1 hour ago 18 May 21, 6:28am - - newAfter 'This Is Us' final season announcement, this is how the cast members reactedLast week, the show's creator, Dan Fogelman formally announced that the show will be renewed for its sixth and final season.
- 8 hours ago 17 May 21, 11:59pm - - new'Sisters who quarantine together, heal together': COVID-positive Rubina Dilaik shares serene photosThe 'Shakti' actor has been regularly posting her about COVID-19 recovery journey on Instagram from her hometown in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh.
- 9 hours ago 17 May 21, 11:18pm - - newCalcutta HC stays CBI court order granting bail to all four TMC members in Narada caseAll four TMC members will remain in CBI custody till Wednesday.
- 9 hours ago 17 May 21, 11:00pm - - newCoWIN portal to have information in 14 languages including Hindi from next week17 new laboratories would be added to the INSACOG network to enhance the testing of samples.
- 9 hours ago 17 May 21, 10:47pm - - newCOVID-19: Telangana to have 48 new oxygen generation plantsA decision to this effect was taken at a high-level review meeting chaired by Chief Minister K.Chandrashekar Rao on Monday at his camp office.
- 10 hours ago 17 May 21, 10:18pm - - newDid you know Saif Ali Khan addressed Kareena Kapoor Khan as 'ma'am' on the sets of 'Omkara'?Kareena also revealed that it was her who made the first move in their relationship and called Saif "restrained" in that way.
- 10 hours ago 17 May 21, 10:14pm - - newLIC customers alert! Earn upto Rs 10,000 monthly with THIS schemeLIC Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana is a pension scheme for senior citizens, above 60 years of age that assures guaranteed pension for 10 years.
- 10 hours ago 17 May 21, 9:39pm - - newCOVID-19 testing in rural areas to be increased to 45 lakh samples daily: GovtAt present, the testing capacity in the country is 25 lakh, including 13 lakh RT-PCR and 12 lakh rapid antigen test (RAT).
- 10 hours ago 17 May 21, 9:26pm - - new'Kaun Banega Crorepati 13': Amitabh Bachchan asks 8th question for registration, know the answer hereThe show's host, megastar Amitabh Bachchan on Monday (May 17) asked the eighth question for the registration process.
- 11 hours ago 17 May 21, 9:13pm - - newAmid high drama, CBI court grants bail to all four TMC members in Narada caseIn the morning, CBI sleuths arrested four TMC leaders in connection with the Narada sting tapes cases.
- 11 hours ago 17 May 21, 8:29pm - - newISRO invites industry to mass manufacture its indigenous oxygen concentratorsThis comes at a time when the country is having to import various kinds of medical equipment and oxygen cylinders to bolster the fight against Covid.
- 12 hours ago 17 May 21, 8:04pm -
- newYogi issues special directives for COVID-19 management as UP sees decline in casesThe Department of Health and Medical Education has been asked to ensure that every patient with black fungus receives appropriate treatment.
- 12 hours ago 17 May 21, 7:47pm - - newKarnataka SSLC, PUC-II Exam 2021 cancellation: BIG update for studentsKarnataka Education Minister appealed to students who are appearing for SSLC and II year PU exams to not fall prey to any rumours quoting him.
- 12 hours ago 17 May 21, 7:38pm - - newIndian, US scientists grow human brain tissues in a 3D printed apparatusThis palm-sized platform is said to have successfully demonstrated simultaneous growth and real-time imaging of human brain cells, in the long term.
- 12 hours ago 17 May 21, 7:30pm - - newScientists find genes leading to high risk of COVID-19 infectionHaving genetic risk variants in the ABO gene might significantly increase the chances of developing Covid-19.
- 12 hours ago 17 May 21, 7:28pm - - newCOVID-19: Vaccine shortage hits Kashmir valley amid rising casesOn Sunday, all vaccination centres across Kashmir recorded zero vaccinations.
- 13 hours ago 17 May 21, 6:59pm -
IBN Live News
- newTwo Bengal Ministers, TMC MLA Held in Narada Sting Case; Mamata Visits CBI Office Amid RowApart from Bengal ministers Firhad Hakim and Subrata Mukherjee, TMC legislator Madan Mitra and ex-Kolkata mayor Sovan Chatterjee were held on corruption charges.
- 11 hours ago 17 May 21, 8:44pm - - newTMC Leaders Cry Foul, Supporters Go on Rampage in West Bengal After CBI Arrests in Narada CaseThe agitators also burnt tyres and blocked roads in several other parts of the state, including Hooghly, North 24 Parganas and South 24 Parganas districts.
- 14 hours ago 17 May 21, 5:38pm - - newPM Modi Nowhere in Sight As Govt Fails to Manage Covid Crisis, Alleges Rahul GandhiCongress leader Rahul Gandhi also lauded individuals who are helping out people in this crisis and expressed gratitude to them.
- 14 hours ago 17 May 21, 5:27pm - - newThink Big Like BJP, Says Congress' Salman Khurshid on Party's Road to Regain Lost GroundThe Congress, the former Union Minister insisted, should not accept the 'pessimistic view' that it has lost too much ground and it cannot now regain.
- 15 hours ago 17 May 21, 5:16pm - - newTotal Lawlessness and Anarchy: Bengal Guv Jagdeep Dhankhar on TMC Stir Post Ministers, MLAs' ArrestDhankhar urged CM Mamata Banerjee to contain the "explosive situation" and asked her to weigh the "repercussions of such failure of constitutional mechanism".
- 15 hours ago 17 May 21, 5:13pm - - newKerala's New Cabinet to Have 21 Ministers as Pinarayi Vijayan Braces for Second InningsThe oath-taking ceremony of the new Left government would be a low-key affair with limited invitees in view of the COVID-19 situation.
- 15 hours ago 17 May 21, 4:55pm - - new'Must be Replaced Immediately': Faulty Ventilators Not a Topic for Politics, Says BJP's FadnavisUnion Ministry of Health and Family Welfare had said media reports of some 'Made in India" ventilators not functioning properly in Aurangabad were "baseless and incorrect.
- 16 hours ago 17 May 21, 3:58pm - - new'Arrest of TMC MLAs by CBI after Governor's Consent Illegal, Unethical': Bengal SpeakerThe Calcutta High Court had instructed the CBI to take the consent from the speaker, said Biman Banerjee, while pointing out that 'others' have been spared.
- 16 hours ago 17 May 21, 3:29pm - - newSidhu Aide and Congress MLA Alleges Threats from Punjab CM's SecretaryThe Chief Minister and Sidhu have been at loggerheads ever since the verdict in the Kotkapura case gave a clean chit to Badals.
- 17 hours ago 17 May 21, 2:35pm - - Sacrilege Cases: Navjot Singh Sidhu Posts on Twitter 'Video Clips' of Police Action on ProtestersShiromani Akali Dal (SAD) chief Sukhbir Singh Badal, who was the deputy CM in the previous Punjab government, had asked the Congress leaders to produce the proof, if they have any, about the "planning and execution" of the incidents.
- 1 day ago 16 May 21, 9:53pm - - Covid-19: Congress Says Tough Questions Will Be Asked from PM, Dares Arrest of its LeadersLed by Rahul Gandhi, Congress leaders changed their profile pictures on Twitter with the poster asking why COVID vaccines were sent abroad.</p>
- 2 days ago 16 May 21, 4:29pm - - Congress MP Rajiv Satav, 46, Passes Away After Covid-Related Complications, Party Mourns 'Big Loss'Satav, 46, a member of the AICC and considered a bulwark of his party in the Vidarbha and Marathwada regions, had tested positive on April 22.
- 2 days ago 16 May 21, 12:45pm - - Govt, Admin, Public - All Dropped Guard After First Covid-19 Wave: RSS Chief Mohan BhagwatBhagwat said the country should stay united and work as a team in these testing times, instead of pointing fingers at each other.
- 3 days ago 15 May 21, 7:21pm - - India Needs Proper Vaccine Strategy, Govt's 'Disastrous Policy' Will Ensure 3rd Wave: Rahul GandhiHe also accused the prime minister of making 'mother Ganga cry' after bodies of suspected Covid victims were found floating in the river.
- 3 days ago 15 May 21, 6:22pm - - DK Shivakumar Says Centre 'Destabilising' Youth Movement as Delhi Leader Questioned Over Covid AidHe blamed it over the Delhi police questioning Indian Youth Congress chief Srinivas B V, who is in the forefront of coordinating COVID-19 relief.
- 3 days ago 15 May 21, 4:33pm -
- Want to Contain Covid in Next 15 Days, Says Himanta Biswa Sarma, Vows to Take Assam to Different LeagueThe Assam CM also says there is ‘no iota of difference’ between him and party colleague Sarbananda Sonowal, who he pipped to become the next chief minister.
- 3 days ago 15 May 21, 8:40am - - Black Fungus Cases Found in Few Patients in Haryana, Govt Should Form State-level Committee: CongressA state-level committee of doctors should be constituted to monitor the condition of such patients in all the districts of the state and also identify other patients who may be afflicted with it and start their treatment at the earliest.
- 3 days ago 14 May 21, 10:55pm - - Andhra Pradesh: YSRCP Rebel MP Raghu Ramakrishna Raju Held, Faces Sedition ChargesThe Lok Sabha member from Narsapuram constituency, who had rebelled against the YSRC over a year ago, had been making critical remarks against the Jagan Mohan Reddy government for several months now.
- 3 days ago 14 May 21, 10:19pm - - 'Not Scared': Youth Congress President Srinivas BV on Delhi Police Probe Into Covid ReliefPolice said the questioning has been done following a Delhi HHC order that said inquiry should be conducted into politicians distributing COVID-19 aid,
- 3 days ago 14 May 21, 8:30pm - - RSS Picks Holes in BJP’s Bengal Poll Plan, Advocates Building Strong State LeadershipAn article in the Organiser said the party needs to build a formidable state leadership with a strong local leader who can take on the TMC chief.
- 3 days ago 14 May 21, 8:08pm - - Tamil Nadu Covid-19 Crisis: DMK MPs, MLAs Will Give a Month's Salary for CM Fund, Says StalinAlready, the CM had appealed to the people, corporates and the Tamil diaspora to donate liberally to the CMPRF to help the government tackle the Covid-19 scenario.
- 3 days ago 14 May 21, 8:00pm - - 'Mamata Banerjee's Silence on Post-poll Violence Matter of Concern for Me': Bengal Guv in AssamThe governor also alleged that Banerjee, at her election campaigns, had "provoked her supporters, especially women, to oppose central forces by various means" "Such words do not befit a chief minister.
- 4 days ago 14 May 21, 5:51pm - - Give Us Permission, Congress Will Procure Vaccines Sooner than PM Modi, Yediyurappa, Says DK ShivakumarMinutes before Shivakumar’s tweet, former Karnataka CM and Congress legislative party leader Siddaramaiah addressed the media and said the state Congress has decided to donate Rs 100 crore to procure vaccines.
- 4 days ago 14 May 21, 2:24pm - - Bengal Governor Visits Assam Camp Sheltering People Affected by Post-poll ViolenceAccompanied by the BJP MP from Cooch Behar in north Bengal, Jagdeep Dhankhar went to the camp in Assam's Dhubri district and interacted with the people, including women and children, who have taken refuge there.
- 4 days ago 14 May 21, 1:04pm - - 'Coronavirus Has Right to Live Like Us': Ex-CM Trivendra Rawat's 'Philosophy' Triggers Social MediaRawat was trolled on social media for his unusual observation on coronavirus as it went viral at a time when the entire country is battling a strong second wave of COVID-19.
- 4 days ago 14 May 21, 10:27am - - Manipur BJP Chief S Tikendra Singh Dies of Covid; PM Modi, CM N Biren Singh Pay TributeManipur BJP president S Tikendra Singh, 69, was appointed as president of the BJP Manipur unit in June 2020.
- 4 days ago 13 May 21, 10:58pm - - 'Don't Fire From Party Colleagues' Shoulders': Navjot Singh Sidhu Hits Out at Amarinder SinghA day after four of Amarinder Singh's cabinet colleagues sought Sidhu's suspension from the Congress, the Amritsar East MLA continued his tirade against the CM.
- 5 days ago 13 May 21, 4:46pm - - PM Modi Missing Along with Vaccines, Oxygen, Medicines: Rahul GandhiCongress leader Rahul Gandhi has been a vocal critic of PM Modi over the government’s handling of the pandemic.
- 5 days ago 13 May 21, 12:27pm - - Vacant Rajya Sabha Assam Seat to Open Doors For Ex-CM Sarbananda Sonowal?In the 2021 assembly polls, Sonowal won the seat from Majuli and he was the CM in the BJP-led government from 2016 to 2020.
- 5 days ago 13 May 21, 11:09am - - Kerala: Pinarayi Vijayan-led New LDF Ministry Expected to Assume Power on May 20An indication in this regard was given by the chief minister at a press conference here on Wednesday.
- 5 days ago 12 May 21, 9:55pm - - BJP's Bengal Tally Falls from 77 to 75 as Two MPs Who Won MLA Seats ResignNisith Pramanik, the Cooch Behar MP, and Jagannath Sarkar, the MP from Ranaghat, won the assembly polls from Dinhata and Santipur, respectively.
- 5 days ago 12 May 21, 9:11pm - - BSP MP Alleges Azam Khan’s Life is in Danger; Raises Questions Over Medical TreatmentThe Samajwadi Party MP has been admitted to Medanta Hospital in Lucknow for Covid treatment after his condition deteriorated at the Sitapur jail.
- 6 days ago 12 May 21, 2:46pm - - Pappu Yadav Arrested in Bihar's Patna, Taken Away to Far-off MadhepuraThe local administration here came out with a release hours later stating that Yadav and 10 of his supporters had been booked for creating a ruckus at the Patna Medical College Hospital (PMCH).
- 6 days ago 11 May 21, 11:37pm - - Perform 'Yagna Chikitsa’ to Ward Off Covid-19 Third Wave: MP Minister Usha ThakurThakur, who was recently criticised for not wearing a face mask during her visit to Devas to inaugurate a Covid-19 care centre, said those leading a vedic lifestyle will not be affected by the infection.
- 6 days ago 11 May 21, 10:52pm - - Assam Gets Its First Woman Finance Minister as CM Himanta Gives Portfolio to 5-time MLA Ajanta NeogThe new finance minister, Ajanta Neog, had held the PWD department in the late Tarun Gogoi's government before switching over from the Congress in December 2020.
- 6 days ago 11 May 21, 10:39pm - - Anurag Thakur Helps Two Distressed Families After Receiving SOS Call from Saudi Arabia in MidnightBoth families have thanked and blessed Anurag Thakur for helping them amid Covid-19 pandemic.
- 7 days ago 11 May 21, 7:16pm - - Rahul Gandhi Will be Remembered for Duplicity and Pettiness, Writes JP Nadda in Letter to Sonia GandhiThe letter came after Congress' Working Committee Meeting in which Sonia Gandhi took potshots at the Centre.
- 7 days ago 11 May 21, 11:40am - - Elections for Block Chiefs and District Panchayat Chairmen Postponed in Uttar PradeshAccording to sources, the elections are now expected to be held after June 15.
- 7 days ago 11 May 21, 11:36am - - Himanta Biswa Sarma 7th Cotton College Alumnus to Become Assam Chief MinisterThe state's first chief minister, Bharat Ratna awardee Gopinath Bordoloi, was also a student of Cotton College in Guwahati, which became a university in 2011.
- 7 days ago 11 May 21, 7:54am - - Sitalkuchi Firing Case: Bengal CID Summons Six CISF Personnel for QuestioningThe six CISF officials, including two of its officers, have been asked to meet sleuths of the Special Investigating Team (SIT) of the CID, formed to investigate the killings, at Bhawani Bhawan Tuesday morning, he added.
- 7 days ago 10 May 21, 10:46pm - - DMK MLA M Appavu Set to be Elected Tamil Nadu Assembly SpeakerThe DMK won 133 seats out of the 234 Assembly segments and together with its allies including Congress emerged victorious in 159 constituencies.
- 7 days ago 10 May 21, 10:34pm - - Covid-19: Admit Your Incompetence, and Quit, SP Chief Akhilesh Tells UP CM AdityanathFlaying the state BJP government, the former UP chief minister said for it only power and elections matter.
- 7 days ago 10 May 21, 9:59pm - - Rift Wide Open in Punjab Congress as Pro-Amarinder MLAs Seek Action Against Disgruntled SidhuThe cabinet ministers, including, Brahm Mohindra, Sunder Sham Arora and Sadhu Singh Dharamsot, came out in strong criticism of Sidhu’s actions.
- 7 days ago 10 May 21, 7:57pm - - PM Modi Must Atone for His Mistakes, Commit to Serving People: Cong Attacks Govt Over Covid CrisisThe CWC, the Congress' highest decision-making body, in a resolution also questioned the government data on coronavirus cases and fatalities, and alleged non-reporting of deaths.
- 8 days ago 10 May 21, 6:39pm - - No Alliance with ISF in Future, Says Congress after Bengal Poll DebacleThe Congress leader said he has asked the Left Front not to ally with the ISF as he had reservations.
- 8 days ago 10 May 21, 5:33pm - - CWC Meet after Congress Poll Losses Follows a Familiar ScriptThere was no decision on settling the party's leadership crisis even as Rahul Gandhi was absent.
- 8 days ago 10 May 21, 4:53pm - - Congress Leader Priyanka Gandhi Slams Govt Over Central Vista ProjectThe government has brought the construction work for the ambitious project under the ambit of "essential services" to ensure smooth movement of labourers during the ongoing lockdown in Delhi.
- 8 days ago 10 May 21, 4:45pm - - Former CM Palaniswami Set to Become Leader of Opposition in Tamil Nadu AssemblyThe meeting of the newly-elected MLAs to elect the legislature party leader, the second within three days, reportedly saw exchanges on who should lead the party in the House with one section pitching for Palaniswami and the other for coordinator O Panneerselvam.
- 8 days ago 10 May 21, 4:41pm - - Mamata’s Protégé Turned Bete Noire Suvendu Adhikari is New Leader of Opposition in West BengalSuvendu Adhikari’s name was selected as the LoP after he defeated West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee from Nandigram seat by 1,956 votes.
- 8 days ago 10 May 21, 4:35pm - - 43 TMC Leaders Sworn in as Ministers in Bengal, Mamata Banerjee to Call First Cabinet Meet TodayThe swearing-in ceremony was held in the presence of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. She will also hold the first meeting with her cabinet later in the day.
- 8 days ago 10 May 21, 3:30pm - - Lone Muslim Candidate Wins UP Panchayat Election in Hindu Dominated VillageThe village has now become the center of attraction and has set a perfect example of amity and brotherhood.
- 8 days ago 10 May 21, 1:07pm - - 'Need to Put Our House in Order': In CWC Meet, Sonia Gandhi Weighs in on Poll DebacleThe party chief's strong words come days after she described their performance in last month's Assembly elections as "very disappointing" and added that it was "unexpectedly so".
- 8 days ago 10 May 21, 1:01pm - - 'Had Govt Done Its Job, It Would Not Have Come to This': Rahul Gandhi on Foreign AidRahul Gandhi on Monday said the government’s “repeated chest-thumping” at receiving foreign aid to tackle the COVID-19 crisis in the country is pathetic.
- 8 days ago 10 May 21, 10:44am - - Some Old, Some New: Mamata's Cabinet is a Mixed Bag; Amit Mitra in, Madan Mitra OutAmong the 17 faces making an entry to the ministry is cricketer-turned-politician Manoj Tiwary, who became a legislator from Shibpur in Howrah.
- 8 days ago 9 May 21, 11:44pm - - Narada Sting Tape Case: West Bengal Guv Sanctions CBI to Prosecute Top TMC LeadersHakim, Mukherjee and Mitra have been re-elected as TMC MLAs in the just-concluded assembly elections, while Chatterjee, who left the TMC to join the BJP, has severed links with both the camps.
- 8 days ago 9 May 21, 11:17pm - - Sonowal to be a Guide; Grateful to PM Modi, Amit Shah for Support: Himanta Biswa SarmaThe term of the current assembly is scheduled to end on May 31. Of the 126 assembly seats in Assam, the ruling alliance secured 75 seats with the BJP winning 60, the AGP bagging nine and the UPPL six.
- 8 days ago 9 May 21, 8:28pm - - Rajya Sabha MP Raghunath Mohapatra Dies in Odisha Hospital Due to Covid-19, PM Modi Expresses GriefChief Minister Naveen Patnaik, Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan among others also expressed their condolence over the demise of Mohapatra.
- 9 days ago 9 May 21, 7:52pm - - Poet K Satchidanandan's FB Account 'Suspended' Over Satire Clip on BJP Poll Defeat in KeralaSatchidanandan, former secretary of Kendra Sahitya Akademi, said he has also been barred from live appearance on the social media platform for 30 days.
- 9 days ago 9 May 21, 7:33pm - - 'Must Not be a Mute Spectator': Cong Urges RS Chairman to Hold Virtual Parl Panel Meetings amid CovidIn a letter to the Rajya Sabha Chairman, Kharge sought his intervention and said parliamentary panels can contribute to the ongoing endeavours in containing this pandemic and providing relief to people.
- 9 days ago 9 May 21, 7:11pm - - BJP MLA's Son Gets Vaccine Jab Ahead of 18+ Age Group Drive in Uttarakhand, Stirs ControversyThe vaccination process for people aged 1844 years begins officially in Uttarakhand on Monday. However, BJP MLA from Khanpur Kunwar Pranav Singh Champion's son Divya Pratap Singh Champion got the jab on May 5.
- 9 days ago 9 May 21, 6:44pm - - 'Fragrance of Assam': Himanta Biswa Sarma Pips Sonowal to Become Next CMSarma's name was proposed in a meeting of the newly elected MLAs on Sunday afternoon.
- 9 days ago 9 May 21, 5:02pm - - Union Minister Writes to Yogi Aditynath, Suggests Measures to Boost UP's Health InfraHe has suggested the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister that prices of medical equipment should be capped, while private hospitals registered under MSME should be given a discount.
- 9 days ago 9 May 21, 4:29pm - - TMC Writes to RS Chairman, LS Speaker Requesting Virtual Parl Panel Meetings Amid Covid-19This is the TMC's third letter on the issue, party leader Derek O'Brien said, adding that the first letter was written in July, 2020 and the second letter in August, 2020.
- 9 days ago 9 May 21, 4:20pm - - From Youth Leader to Assam Chief Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma Has Come a Long WayHimanta Biswa Sarma becomes the chief minister of Assam for the first time and will be officially sworn-in on Monday.
- 9 days ago 9 May 21, 3:08pm - - Covid: Mamata Urges PM Modi to Waive Taxes, Duties on Medical Equipment, DrugsWest Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee also urged PM Modi to strengthen health infrastructure and augment supplies of equipment, medicines and oxygen for treatment of coronavirus-positive patients.
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- COVID-19 management: PM Narendra Modi to interact with field officials from states, districts todayThe PMO statement said that the battle against COVID-19 across various districts and states is being led at the cutting edge by field-level officials.
- - - Cyclone Tauktae continues to show weakening trend, says IMD after it wrecks havoc in Maharashtra, GujaratThe IMD said that Cyclone Tauktae moved north-northeast wards with a speed of 11 kmph in the past six hours.
- - - Pfizer, Moderna vaccines effective against COVID-19 variants found in India, says studyBased on lab experiments involving cell cultures, the B.1.617 and B.1.618 variants seem to be partially resistant to the antibodies elicited by vaccination.
- - - ICMR drops plasma therapy from COVID-19 management guidelinesThe government revised the clinical guidance for COVID-19 treatment, dropping the off-label use of convalescent plasma as it was found not beneficial in reducing the progression to severe disease or death.
- - - DNA Exclusive: Narada sting case, arrest of TMC leaders, and the `political Khela` in BengalZee News Editor-in-Chief Sudhir Chaudhary on Monday (May 17) discussed the power game playing out in Bengal over the arrest of TMC leaders in connection with Narada case.
- - - Narada case: Calcutta HC stays bail of all four TMC leaders, CBI custody till May 19The bail order of all the four TMC leaders who were arrested in the Narada scam has been stayed by the Calcutta High court.
- - - Cyclone Tauktae: NDRF evacuates thousands in Gujarat, Kerala, Daman and DiuThe NDRF on Monday said it has evacuated thousands of stranded people in the last three days in Gujarat, Kerala and Daman and Diu in view of Cyclone Tauktae.
- - - COVID-19: Seven oxygen generation plants from Germany reach SrinagarBaseer Ahmad Khan, the advisor to the Lieutenant Governor of the union territory, received the consignment that came from Frankfurt at Srinagar Airport.
- - - IIT-M, MIT scientists grow Human Brain tissues for research on Cancer, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’sIn order to uninterruptedly observe brain tissues as they grow and develop, scientists from Indian and American Institutes claim to have developed a novel solution in Cell Culture.
- - - Andhra Pradesh CM Jagan Mohan Reddy reviews COVID situation, orders curfew extension till May 31The Chief Minister directed the officials to bring Black Fungus under Arogyasri Scheme and prepare a protocol to identify Black Fungus at early stage.
- - - Noted journalist Sunil Jain dies, President Ram Nath Kovind, PM Narendra Modi condole deathJain was the Managing Editor of the business newspaper Financial Express. President Ram Nath Kovind said that Sunil Jain was an editor known for his candour and forthright views.
- - - Adverse effects of Covishield: 26 cases of miniscule bleeding, clotting reported, says governmentThe Union Health Ministry said in a statement on Monday that over 23,000 adverse events have been reported since the vaccination drive involving Covishield and Covaxin vaccines started in the country and of these 700 cases were reported to be serious.
- - - Chennai: Sharjah-returnee carries 18 gold plates worth Rs.1.18 crore in LED light, arrestedAir Customs officials intercepted a passenger who arrived via Air Arabia flight G9-471.
- - - West Bengal: CBI court grants all four TMC leaders bail in Narada caseA virtual hearing was conducted at Bankshall Court in Kolkata in which special CBI court judge Anupam Mukherjee gave relief to the four – ministers Subrata Mukherjee and Firhad Hakim, MLA Madan Mitra and former minister Sovan Chatterjee.
- - - Delhi court remands Navneet Kalra to 3-day police custody in oxygen concentrators black marketing caseThe Delhi police had sought five days' custody from the court to interrogate Kalra, who was arrested on Sunday night.
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- `Won`t cancel Class 10 and Class 12 exams,` says Karnataka Education MinisterKarnataka education minister, S. Suresh Kumar on Monday (May 17) said that the state government has not decided yet to cancel examinations of Class 10 and Class 12 examinations.
- - - Mumbai`s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport to remain shut till 8 pm due to cyclone TauktaeAfter announcing the suspension of all flight service at the facility from 11 am to 2 pm, initially, the private airport later extended it to 4 pm.
- - - Cyclone Tauktae to hit Gujarat coast today evening with a speed gusting up to 185 kmphCyclone Tauktae intensified into an extremely severe cyclonic storm on Monday morning around 5:30 AM.
- - - Cyclone Tauktae: PM Modi discusses preparation with CMs of Maharashtra, Gujarat, GoaPM Modi assured the state governments to provide all necessary assistance to deal with the severe cyclonic storm that is wreaking havoc in the regoin.
- - - Andhra Pradesh government extends COVID-19 curfew till May 31The state added 1,43,684 cases in the first week of May and the number shot up to 1,90,117 during May 8-16.
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- 9 hours ago 17 May 21, 11:16pm - - newCBI to file charge sheet against 5 accused in Narada sting caseThe sting operation was purportedly conducted by Mathew Samuel of Narada TV news channel in 2014
- 19 hours ago 17 May 21, 1:22pm - - newIndia registers 2.81 lakh fresh COVID-19 cases, 4,106 deathsThe number of active cases stands at 35,16,997, accounting for 14.09 per cent of the total infections
- 21 hours ago 17 May 21, 11:22am - - newCyclone Tuaktae: One killed and two injured in Maharashtra's RaigadMumbai Airport shut from 11 am to 4 pm due to cyclone alert
- 21 hours ago 17 May 21, 10:43am - - newNow, painless restraints for captive tuskersA wildlife vet from Maharashtra designs chain and pain free restraints for elephants
- 23 hours ago 17 May 21, 9:25am - - newFear of test puts villagers in perilThe fear that is stalking these sections is that "those testing positive would be shifted to Covid hospitals
- 23 hours ago 17 May 21, 8:58am - - Second batch of Russian COVID-19 vaccine reaches HyderabadThe first consignment of 1.50 lakh doses of Sputnik V vaccine from Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) landed in India on May 1
- 2 days ago 16 May 21, 2:25pm - - COVAXIN effective against coronavirus strains found in India, UKThese findings are from a study conducted in collaboration with the National Institute of Virology - India Council of Medical Research
- 2 days ago 16 May 21, 1:54pm - - COVID-19 lockdown extended in Delhi by another weekThe COVID-19 situation has been improving in Delhi with the number of cases and positivity rate going down steadily in the past few days
- 2 days ago 16 May 21, 12:34pm - - Petrol, diesel price hiked again; petrol price nears Rs 99 in MumbaiRates had already crossed Rs 100-mark in several cities in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra
- 2 days ago 16 May 21, 11:53am - - Cyclone Tauktae: Mumbai civic body moves 580 COVID-19 patientsOfficials are also contemplating a possible shut down of the Bandra-Worli Sea Link as a precautionary measure
- 2 days ago 16 May 21, 10:16am - - No Covid test, Spicejet pilots spend 21 hours in jet at ZagrebSpicejet blamed Croatian authorities for changing orders mid-air and insisting on RTPCR negative tests
- 2 days ago 16 May 21, 9:13am - - Cyclone Tauktae intensifies; to reach Gujarat coast by May 18, IMD saysThe cyclone is likely to cause heavy rainfall in the coastal districts of Gujarat
- 2 days ago 16 May 21, 12:45am - - PM Modi reviews COVID situation, says localised containment strategies need of hourModi sought empowering ASHA and anganwadi workers with all necessary tools
- 2 days ago 16 May 21, 12:32am - - China cancels Everest climbs over fears of virus from NepalWhile China has mostly curbed domestic transmission of COVID, Nepal is experiencing a surge with record numbers of new infections and deaths
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- Over 2,000 bodies found in Ganga riverHealth ministry is in close touch with UP, Bihar govt to ensure immediate check to stop the spread
- 3 days ago 15 May 21, 8:09am - - Cyclone Tauktae to intensify into very severe storm: IMDThe depression in the Arabian Sea is likely to intensify into a very severe cyclonic storm on May 17 and cross the Gujarat coast a day later
- 3 days ago 15 May 21, 1:03am - - EXPLAINER: Why is Gaza almost always mired in conflict?Gaza, sandwiched between Israel and Egypt, is just 25 miles (40 kilometers) long and six miles (10 kilometers) wide
- 3 days ago 14 May 21, 11:07pm - - Mortal remains of Indian woman killed in Israel rocket attack sent to IndiaThe jet carrying her body left from Ben-Gurion airport at around 7 PM on Friday and is likely to arrive in Delhi Saturday morning
- 3 days ago 14 May 21, 10:45pm - - BCCI served notice to transfer IPL-14 earnings to relief fundsIn a 8-page legal notice, the copy in possession of this reporter, Nair has demanded an apology from IPL chairman and BCCI president
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- newCentral Vista case sees heated arguments in Delhi High Court - The Indian ExpressCentral Vista case sees heated arguments in Delhi High Court The Indian Express3 Iconic Delhi Buildings Set To Be Demolished For Central Vista Project NDTVSC hears Central Vista Project row; says second round of plea filed in the top court TIMES NOWCentral Vista Project—A necessity, not a luxury Bangalore MirrorCourt reserves order on plea to halt Vista work Hindustan TimesView Full coverage on Google News
- 1 hour ago 18 May 21, 6:48am - - newIndia drops plasma therapy from Covid treatment protocol - The Indian ExpressIndia drops plasma therapy from Covid treatment protocol The Indian ExpressICMR changes Covid protocol; Plasma therapy ineffective says, experts TIMES NOWPlasma therapy dropped from clinical management guidelines for COVID-19 patients MoneycontrolPlasma therapy no longer part of Covid-19 treatment, says ICMR Times of IndiaCoronavirus India LIVE UPDATES: Centre drops plasma therapy from Covid treatment protocol The Indian ExpressView Full coverage on Google News
- 1 hour ago 18 May 21, 6:46am - - newFaith in unity, residents back decision for Malerkotla district - The Indian ExpressFaith in unity, residents back decision for Malerkotla district The Indian ExpressUnion Minister Breaks From Yogi Adityanath Over Punjab's Newest District NDTVExplained: Why Malerkotla is special for Punjab, and Sikhs The Indian ExpressPunjab curbs till May 31 The Tribune IndiaPunjab: Amarinder’s political adviser threatened me, alleges Pargat Singh Times of IndiaView Full coverage on Google News
- 1 hour ago 18 May 21, 6:41am - - newMedical infra in UP is at God’s mercy: HC - Times of IndiaMedical infra in UP is at God’s mercy: HC Times of IndiaView Full coverage on Google News
- 3 hours ago 18 May 21, 4:53am - - newPaid Suvendu too, why is he out of the loop, asks Mathew Samuel - Times of IndiaPaid Suvendu too, why is he out of the loop, asks Mathew Samuel Times of IndiaWhy No Arrest Of Suvendu Adhikari, Now In BJP, Asks Narada Sting Editor Mathew Samuel NDTVNarada Case: CBI Awaits LS Speakers Nod Since 2019 To Prosecute Suvendu, 3 MPs News18Why Suvendu Adhikari not arrested, questions man behind Narada sting operation Times of IndiaWatch: Narada sting journalist Mathew Samuel asks why BJP’s Suvendu Adhikari wasn’t arrested Scroll.inView Full coverage on Google News
- 4 hours ago 18 May 21, 4:02am - - newSC orders Army med board to examine rebel YSRCP MP - Times of IndiaSC orders Army med board to examine rebel YSRCP MP Times of IndiaRebel Andhra MP Claims Torture In Sedition Case, Goes To Supreme Court NDTVSedition | SC sends YSRC MP to Army hospital in Secunderabad The HinduSC sends rebel MP Raju to Army Hospital for medical exam Deccan ChronicleSC orders fresh medical examination of YSRCP rebel MP Raghurama Krishnam Raju The News MinuteView Full coverage on Google News
- 4 hours ago 18 May 21, 3:26am - - newVery little of 25% vaccination quota for private hospitals flowing to rural India - Times of IndiaVery little of 25% vaccination quota for private hospitals flowing to rural India Times of IndiaOver 2 Crore COVID-19 Vaccine Doses Available With States: Centre NDTVMore than 20 crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs free of cost: Health Ministry MoneycontrolCOVID-19 Vaccine: 40% Indians Likely to be Fully Vaccinated by November, Says Report News18Desperate for vaccine, Kerala to float global tender for three crore doses Times of IndiaView Full coverage on Google News
- 6 hours ago 18 May 21, 1:49am - - newTwins born together die together, days after their 24th birthday - Times of IndiaTwins born together die together, days after their 24th birthday Times of IndiaMeerut twins, 24, die hours apart after Covid battle The Indian ExpressMeerut: Twins born together die together, days after their 24th birthday Times of IndiaView Full coverage on Google News
- 7 hours ago 18 May 21, 1:22am - - newWorst cyclone to come closest to Mumbai in over 40 years - Hindustan TimesWorst cyclone to come closest to Mumbai in over 40 years Hindustan TimesCyclone Tauktae live updates: Cyclone Tauktae eye landfall completes, weakens after landfall in Gujarat Times of IndiaMaharashtra: Water Flooding Around Gateway Of India & Hotel Taj As Cyclone Tauktae Wrecks Havoc CNN-News18Amitabh Bachchan, Kartik Aaryan and Kareena Kapoor urge fans to stay home as Cyclone Tauktae inches closer to Mumbai coast The Indian ExpressMumbai airport's closure extended due to cyclone Ta…
- 7 hours ago 18 May 21, 12:28am - - newTension In Haryana District After 27-Year-Old Kidnapped, Beaten To Death - NDTVTension In Haryana District After 27-Year-Old Kidnapped, Beaten To Death NDTVGurugram man on way to medical store killed Hindustan TimesArmed group of men kill Muslim man in Nuh; six arrested, eight booked The TribuneGurugram trainer killed; kin allege hate crime, police deny Times of IndiaGym trainer killed, Punjab cops deny hate crime Times of IndiaView Full coverage on Google News
- 8 hours ago 17 May 21, 11:28pm - - newBail For Mamata Banerjee's Ministers, 2 Others In Narada Case On Hold - NDTVBail For Mamata Banerjee's Ministers, 2 Others In Narada Case On Hold NDTVMamata Banerjee, West Bengal CM Leaves The CBI Office After 6 Hours | Narada Sting Operation CNN-News18CBI to file charge sheet against 5 accused in Narada sting case Deccan ChronicleWhat Is Narada Case? The Tapes, The Leaders And The Politics Explained NDTVNarada case: Calcutta HC stays bail of all four leaders Times of IndiaView Full coverage on Google News
- 9 hours ago 17 May 21, 11:08pm - - new50 Doctors Reported Dead In 1 Day From Covid Across India: Medical Body - NDTV50 Doctors Reported Dead In 1 Day From Covid Across India: Medical Body NDTVIndia Lost 50 Doctors to Covid in a Day, IMA Says Over 200 Lost Lives So Far in Second Wave News18COVID-19 surge: Bihar, U.P., Delhi top list of deaths among doctors in second wave, says IMA The HinduVideo | 50 Doctors Reported Dead In 1 Day From Covid Across India: Medical Body NDTVView Full coverage on Google News
- 9 hours ago 17 May 21, 10:52pm - - newKerala Government's Swearing-In Thursday, "Restricted To 500 Invitees" - NDTVKerala Government's Swearing-In Thursday, "Restricted To 500 Invitees" NDTVPinarayi Vijayan's swearing-in to be held with 500 people, draws criticism The News MinuteDay of relief: Kerala likely past peak of second wave, says Pinarayi The Indian ExpressKerala cabinet to have 21 members, four single-MLA parties to get berths on 'sharing' basis The New Indian ExpressSecond Pinarayi govt: 12 ministers from CPI(M), KK Shailaja to continue The News MinuteView Full coverage on Google New…
- 10 hours ago 17 May 21, 9:59pm - - newMaharashtra records over 26,000 new Covid infections and 516 deaths; total cases over 54 lakh - The Indian ExpressMaharashtra records over 26,000 new Covid infections and 516 deaths; total cases over 54 lakh The Indian ExpressMaharashtra: Daily Covid cases drop below 30,000-mark, 516 deaths reported in 24 hours MintMaharashtra Covid lockdown news live: State reports 26,616 Covid-19 cases, 516 deaths Times of IndiaMaharashtra sees 26,616 new Covid-19 cases; tally now 5,405,068 Hindustan TimesMaharashtra Covid Cases Drop Below 30,000 For First Time Since March-End NDTVView Full coverage on Goog…
- 10 hours ago 17 May 21, 9:31pm - - newPM Modi Speaks To Doctors About Their Suggestions On Covid - NDTVPM Modi Speaks To Doctors About Their Suggestions On Covid NDTVPower of faith of all Indians with you, PM Modi tells doctors Times of IndiaCancel FIRs for posters against vaccine export, says Delhi lawyer in SC plea Hindustan TimesOpinion: 56-Inch Chest And 'Strong Leadership' Stands Exposed - by Yashwant Sinha NDTVPM Modi to interact with state, district officials across country on Covid-19 management MintView Full coverage on Google News
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- new‘I recommend it because...’: Pragya Thakur justifies cow urine comment - Hindustan Times‘I recommend it because...’: Pragya Thakur justifies cow urine comment Hindustan Times"I Drink Cow Urine Every Day, So Don't Have Covid": BJP MP Pragya Thakur ndtv.comBJP MP Sadhvi Pragya says, 'cow urine cures lung infection, can stop Corona' | Watch | Oneindia News Oneindia NewsDrink cow urine to prevent Covid: BJP MP Pragya Thakur; experts reject remark Hindustan TimesCow urine protects from Covid, planting tulsi, peepal can prevent oxygen crisis: Pragya Thakur The Indian E…
- 11 hours ago 17 May 21, 9:07pm - - newTired elephant stuck in mud gets help from forest officials. watch rescue video - Hindustan TimesTired elephant stuck in mud gets help from forest officials. watch rescue video Hindustan TimesView Full coverage on Google News
- 12 hours ago 17 May 21, 7:59pm - - newCOVID-19 crisis | Andhra Pradesh govt announces fixed deposit accounts worth Rs 10 lakh for children... - Moneycontrol.comCOVID-19 crisis | Andhra Pradesh govt announces fixed deposit accounts worth Rs 10 lakh for children... Moneycontrol.comAndhra Pradesh covid curfew extended till May end. Check details MintRural Andhra Pradesh burdened with Covid-19 cases in 2nd wave Times of IndiaLockdown-like Restrictions Extended in Andhra Pradesh Till May 31. Read Details India.comAndhra Pradesh allocated 1,600 vials of drug to treat black fungus cases The New Indian ExpressView Full coverage on Google News
- 12 hours ago 17 May 21, 7:35pm - - newTamil Nadu govt boycotts Union HRD Minister’s meet to discuss NEP implementation - The News MinuteTamil Nadu govt boycotts Union HRD Minister’s meet to discuss NEP implementation The News MinuteView Full coverage on Google News
- 13 hours ago 17 May 21, 7:02pm - - new3 Days' Vaccines Left For 18+, Centre Refused More Stocks For May: Delhi - NDTV3 Days' Vaccines Left For 18+, Centre Refused More Stocks For May: Delhi NDTVDelhi: 3 days of Covid vaccines left for 18-44 years, says Manish Sisodia MintDelhi: Centre communiqué says no more vaccines to be supplied for under-45 in Delhi, says Deputy CM Sisodia The Indian ExpressDelhi: As vaccine stock runs low, Sisodia calls for transparency in allocation Hindustan TimesCentre should make data on vaccine allocation to states public: Sisodia Economic TimesView Full coverage on G…
- 13 hours ago 17 May 21, 6:44pm - - newProbe Against Uttarakhand Private Hospital For Hiding 65 Covid Deaths - NDTVProbe Against Uttarakhand Private Hospital For Hiding 65 Covid Deaths NDTVUttarakhand: In the last 10 days, around 1000 children tested Covid-19 positive| Oneindia News Oneindia News135 fresh undisclosed deaths in Uttarakhand hospitals Times of IndiaExpert committee recommends measures after Uttarakhand reports 1st Black Fungus death Hindustan TimesUttarakhand govt extends curfew by another week amid spike in Covid-19 cases MintView Full coverage on Google News
- 13 hours ago 17 May 21, 6:43pm - - newPolice claim plot to kill Dasna temple priest uncovered, one arrested - The Indian ExpressPolice claim plot to kill Dasna temple priest uncovered, one arrested The Indian Express‘Assassin held in central Delhi was booked in J&K’ Times of IndiaView Full coverage on Google News
- 13 hours ago 17 May 21, 6:41pm - - newDelhi's Daily Covid Cases Fall Below 5,000, First Since April 5 - NDTVDelhi's Daily Covid Cases Fall Below 5,000, First Since April 5 NDTVDelhi sees 4,524 new Covid cases in last 24 hrs, positivity rate dips further to 8.42% MintDelhi Logs 4,524 New Covid-19 Cases, Lowest Since April 5 as Positvity Drops to 8.42% News18Video | Delhi's Daily Covid Cases Fall Below 5000, First Since April 5 NDTVCovid-19: Delhi reports 4524 fresh infections, positivity rate at 8.42% Times of IndiaView Full coverage on Google News
- 13 hours ago 17 May 21, 6:30pm - - newDelhi HC Rejects Police's Clean Chit to Politicians Accused of Hoarding COVID Essentials - The WireDelhi HC Rejects Police's Clean Chit to Politicians Accused of Hoarding COVID Essentials The WireHoarding case: Delhi HC dissatisfied with police clean chit to BV Srinivas, others Hindustan TimesPolitical leaders cannot hoard Covid-19 medicines, should surrender their stock to health department: Delhi HC The Indian ExpressNo Proof of Fraud, Srinivas, Gambhir and Others Were Helping Covid-Hit Voluntarily: Police Tells Delhi HC News18Covid-19 pandemic not a selling point, says Delhi HC…
- 13 hours ago 17 May 21, 6:27pm - - newDiscussions on regarding extending lockdown, no decision yet: Karnataka CM - Times of IndiaDiscussions on regarding extending lockdown, no decision yet: Karnataka CM Times of IndiaKarnataka Bengaluru Live Updates: State reports 31,531 fresh cases, 8344 from Bengaluru Urban alone The Indian ExpressDecision on extending lockdown in Karnataka in two or three days The Hindu8,300 spike is Bengaluru's one-month low; 31,000 in Karnataka Times of IndiaIndia Witnesses Dip in COVID Cases | Covid 19 News Update | CNN News18 CNN-News18View Full coverage on Google News
- 14 hours ago 17 May 21, 5:54pm - - newDRDO's second batch of anti-Covid drug 2-DG to be in market soon - MintDRDO's second batch of anti-Covid drug 2-DG to be in market soon MintWhy is 2-DG drug a ray of hope amid the Covid crisis in India? | India Upfront TIMES NOWCoronavirus treatment: Everything we know about DRDO's COVID medicine, 2-deoxy-D-glucose Times of IndiaExplained: How does 2-DG, DRDO’s new oral drug for Covid-19, work? The Indian ExpressCan 2-DG drug reduce Oxygen dependency to Covid patients? | The Newshour Debate TIMES NOWView Full coverage on Google News
- 14 hours ago 17 May 21, 5:36pm - - newTelangana Covid-19 patient builds himself an isolation bed on tree - Hindustan TimesTelangana Covid-19 patient builds himself an isolation bed on tree Hindustan TimesTelangana man makes a tree an 'isolation ward' as there was nowhere else he could go Times NowCovid positive Telangana youth spends 11 days on tree The Tribune IndiaTree Becomes ‘Isolation Ward’ for Telangana Man After He Struggles to Find One in Village News18Hyderabad: Here Are The Details Of Covid-19 Testing Centers And Hospitals All Over The City The Hans IndiaView Full coverage on Google New…
- 15 hours ago 17 May 21, 4:50pm - - newDeath by waiting: COVID-19 patients in Chennai are dying at home and in ambulances - The News MinuteDeath by waiting: COVID-19 patients in Chennai are dying at home and in ambulances The News Minute
- 15 hours ago 17 May 21, 4:28pm - - newBJP MLA in UP Says Afraid of Sedition Charges if He Speaks Against State Govt - The WireBJP MLA in UP Says Afraid of Sedition Charges if He Speaks Against State Govt The WireUttar Pradesh BJP MLA's Sedition Charge Worry If He "Speaks Too Much" NDTVUttar Pradesh: BJP MLA lashes out at own party; says scared of sedition charges TIMES NOWUP BJP MLA: Better not to speak or will face sedition charge The Indian ExpressWon’t speak against govt and risk sedition: BJP MLA on health infra Hindustan TimesView Full coverage on Google News
- 16 hours ago 17 May 21, 3:40pm - - newCalcutta University BA/ B.Sc odd semester results 2021 released, check here - Times of IndiaCalcutta University BA/ B.Sc odd semester results 2021 released, check here Times of IndiaDibrugarh University Defers Odd Semester Exams Till June 15 News18Karnataka semester exams pending, Online classes for next academic session begins from May 19 Times NowKarnataka: Students in a fix as odd-semester exams pending & classes begin for next round Times of IndiaCalcutta University Releases BA, BSc Results News18View Full coverage on Google News
- 16 hours ago 17 May 21, 3:32pm - - newNEP 2020: National Education Policy on fast track, nationwide implementation kick starts in June - Moneycontrol.comNEP 2020: National Education Policy on fast track, nationwide implementation kick starts in June Moneycontrol.comT.N. skips ‘officials only’ meeting with Union Education Minister The HinduEducation Minister Seeks Suggestions on CBSE Class 12 Board Exams 2021 News18National Education Policy: Tamil Nadu government boycotts CBSE meeting TIMES NOWTN skips NEP meet called by Union Education Minister Times of IndiaView Full coverage on Google News
- 17 hours ago 17 May 21, 3:04pm - - newApollo Hospitals, Dr Reddy's announce Covid-19 vaccination programme with Sputnik V - Times of IndiaApollo Hospitals, Dr Reddy's announce Covid-19 vaccination programme with Sputnik V Times of IndiaSputnik V vaccine update: Dr Reddy's says 8-9 states have approached company for procurement; announces... MoneycontrolSputnik V in India: Dr Reddy's, Apollo Hospitals announce Covid vaccination programme MintCoronavirus live updates: Sputnik V debuts on CoWIN at Rs 1,250 a dose as Dr Reddy’s ties with Apollo Times of IndiaSputnik V's Limited Rollout Begins In Hyderabad, Visakhapatnam…
- 17 hours ago 17 May 21, 2:48pm - - newCyclone Tauktae: All nine crew from Coromondel Supporter rescued - The Indian ExpressCyclone Tauktae: All nine crew from Coromondel Supporter rescued The Indian ExpressCoast Guard rescues 12 fishers stranded off Kochi The HinduView Full coverage on Google News
- 18 hours ago 17 May 21, 1:39pm - - newUP Board Class 10, 12 Revised Date Sheet Circulating Online Is Fake: Board Secretary - NDTVUP Board Class 10, 12 Revised Date Sheet Circulating Online Is Fake: Board Secretary NDTVUPMSP 2021: BIG Decision on UP Board Class 10, 12 Exams Soon. What Students MUST Know India.comUP Board Exams 2021: Matric 10th Board to be cancelled? UPMSP seeks information from schools Times NowUP Board asks schools to upload marks of High School pre board exams on website Hindustan Times‘Class XII exams once Covid under control’, says Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani Times of IndiaView Full cov…
- 18 hours ago 17 May 21, 1:33pm - - newFAQ: Booking 2nd Dose of Vaccine on CoWIN? Here's What Has Changed - The QuintFAQ: Booking 2nd Dose of Vaccine on CoWIN? Here's What Has Changed The QuintBleeding, Clotting Cases After Covishield Jab "Minuscule": Centre's Panel NDTVChaos prevails at centres as vaccine dose rescheduled in UP's Prayagraj Times of IndiaScheduled appointments on Co-WIN won’t be cancelled, you can reschedule The News MinuteCoWIN portal updated to show 12-16 weeks gap between Covishield doses, Sputnik info also added MintView Full coverage on Google News
- 19 hours ago 17 May 21, 1:15pm - - newCovid-19: Don’t inhale steam without doctor’s advice, Tamil Nadu govt warns people - Times of IndiaCovid-19: Don’t inhale steam without doctor’s advice, Tamil Nadu govt warns people Times of IndiaCoronavirus live updates | T.N. Medical Minister advises against steam inhalation The HinduTN Health Minister warns against pressurised steam inhalation to prevent COVID-19 The News MinuteCOVID-19: TN health minister advises against steam inhalation, says it's not part of guidelines The New Indian ExpressCoronavirus | TN Medical Minister advises against steam inhalation The HinduVi…
- 19 hours ago 17 May 21, 1:07pm - - newTN CM MK Stalin COVID-19 advisory panel has former AIADMK minister and PMK leader - The News MinuteTN CM MK Stalin COVID-19 advisory panel has former AIADMK minister and PMK leader The News MinuteRajinikanth Donates Rs 50 Lakh To Chief Minister's Relief Fund To Fight Covid NDTVTamil Nadu CM Stalin Ropes in AIADMK Leader in Covid Advisory Panel News18Tamil Nadu Covid lockdown news live: Rajinikanth donates Rs 50 lakh to CM's Public Relief Fund Times of IndiaView Full coverage on Google News
- 19 hours ago 17 May 21, 1:04pm - - newBoth failed: Rahul Gandhi on PM Modi and ventilators bought with PM CARES Fund - Hindustan TimesBoth failed: Rahul Gandhi on PM Modi and ventilators bought with PM CARES Fund Hindustan Times"Many Similarities Between PM, Ventilators": Rahul Gandhi's Jab Again NDTVLot common between PM and PM CARES ventilators: Rahul Gandhi Times of IndiaNearly 50,000 ventilators distributed across country under PM-CARES: Which state received how much Times NowPM Modi nowhere in sight when needed: Rahul Gandhi The HinduView Full coverage on Google News
- 19 hours ago 17 May 21, 12:56pm - - newIndia Cases Lower But WHO Expert Says Positive Tests Ominously High - NDTVIndia Cases Lower But WHO Expert Says Positive Tests Ominously High NDTVIndia's once-in-a-century budget runs into trouble as virus strikes back MoneycontrolIndia's virus cases lower but WHO expert warns positivity rate 'worryingly' high Hindustan TimesVirus in the village The Indian ExpressWatch | WHO Chief Scientist Soumya Swaminathan on virus variants in India, vaccinations and more The HinduView Full coverage on Google News
- 19 hours ago 17 May 21, 12:56pm - - newCyclone Tauktae: Mumbai, Konkan Coast on red alert - TIMES NOWCyclone Tauktae: Mumbai, Konkan Coast on red alert TIMES NOWArmed forces gear up for Cyclone Tauktae The HinduCyclone Tauktae: Will It Be The Most Severe Cyclone Gujarat Has Ever Faced? | News18 Debrief CNN-News18Cyclone Tauktae effect: Mumbai receives 214mm rain in 12 hours, breaks all-time May rainfall records The Indian ExpressCyclone Tauktae to hit Gujrat tonight, Mumbai & Konkan coasts on red alert TIMES NOWView Full coverage on Google News
- 19 hours ago 17 May 21, 12:43pm - - newCBSE Board Exam 2021 | No decision on CBSE Class 12 exams at state secretaries meet with Education... - Moneycontrol.comCBSE Board Exam 2021 | No decision on CBSE Class 12 exams at state secretaries meet with Education... Moneycontrol.comHRD Ministry chairs meeting for 12th board exams, CBSE officials did not show up TIMES NOWBoard Exam 2021 News Live: Pokhriyal seeks suggestions on pending class 12 board exams Times of IndiaPokhriyal reviews education strategy, seeks suggestions on pending Class 12 exam Hindustan TimesEducation Minister holds key meeting with Education Secretaries, no decision on CBS…
- 19 hours ago 17 May 21, 12:29pm - - newEarly Symptoms Of Black Fungus And What You Should Watch Out For - India.comEarly Symptoms Of Black Fungus And What You Should Watch Out For India.comBlack fungus cases are spelling doom Bangalore MirrorMucormycosis cases witness a rise in Telangana; 60 cases reported in a day TIMES NOWBlack Fungus aka Mucormycosis: A doctor explains everything about the deadly infection The Financial ExpressBlack fungus: Karnataka govt sets up expert panel to form guidelines Times of IndiaView Full coverage on Google News
- 21 hours ago 17 May 21, 10:59am - - newMarshals in Bengaluru visit apartments to enforce COVID-19 protocols - The News MinuteMarshals in Bengaluru visit apartments to enforce COVID-19 protocols The News MinuteView Full coverage on Google News
- 22 hours ago 17 May 21, 10:15am - - newDr Gagandeep Kang: I take govt projections on vaccine with a grain of salt, nasal and DNA vaccines have no... - MoneycontrolDr Gagandeep Kang: I take govt projections on vaccine with a grain of salt, nasal and DNA vaccines have no... MoneycontrolProjections With a Grain of Salt: Virologist Gagandeep Kang on Centres Vaccine Production Estimates News18View Full coverage on Google News
- 22 hours ago 17 May 21, 9:37am - - newThe Political Fix: As brutal Covid-19 second wave moves into rural India, Modi deploys spin doctors - Scroll.inThe Political Fix: As brutal Covid-19 second wave moves into rural India, Modi deploys spin doctors Scroll.inRecent Singapore Virus Cases Tied To India-Dominant Variant NDTVCovid update: India reports daily cases below 3 lakh for first time in weeks MintWhat blinded government to the devastating second wave of Covid? The Indian ExpressHope or illusion? Covid numbers dip in India but dark clouds still loom Times of IndiaView Full coverage on Google News
- 23 hours ago 17 May 21, 9:00am - - newNo summer vacations for students in Uttar Pradesh, all educational institutions to resume online classes fr... - Zee NewsNo summer vacations for students in Uttar Pradesh, all educational institutions to resume online classes fr... Zee NewsSituation in control, prepared for third wave, says UP CM Yogi Adityanath The Indian ExpressCovid-19: UP Govt to Take Help of Religious Leaders to Spread Awareness Against Dumping Bodies News18UP gearing up to tackle COVID's possible 3rd wave, black fungus infection: CM Yogi Adityanath MoneycontrolBeat 1st wave, halted 2nd, ready to face 3rd: Yogi Adityanath Times…
- 23 hours ago 17 May 21, 8:43am - - newVirologist Shahid Jameel Quits India’s Genome Sequencing Consortium - The WireVirologist Shahid Jameel Quits India’s Genome Sequencing Consortium The WireTop virologist Shahid Jameel quits govt COVID panel after criticising Centre's handling of pandemic TIMES NOWVirologist Shahid Jameel Announced Decision to Step Down in Meeting of INSACOG, Left Colleagues Surprised News18Top Virologist Shahid Jameel Quits Covid Panel After Criticising Government NDTVTop Indian virologist quits government panel after criticising Centre over Covid handling The Tribune Indi…
- 24 hours ago 17 May 21, 8:23am - - Over 9,440 MT of liquid medical oxygen delivered across India on Oxygen Express trains - MoneycontrolOver 9,440 MT of liquid medical oxygen delivered across India on Oxygen Express trains MoneycontrolRailways Reaches Milestone Of Carrying 10,000 Tonnes Oxygen: Chairman NDTVOxygen Express: Indian Railways deliver more than 9000 MT of oxygen across the nation; details The Financial ExpressBreathe easy: Oxygen Express with 76 tonnes of O2 arrives at Guntur The Hans IndiaBihar: 7,115MT oxygen transported by trains in three weeks Times of IndiaView Full coverage on Google News
- 1 day ago 17 May 21, 7:54am - - Black-Marketing of Oxygen: ‘Khan Chacha’ Owner Navneet Kalra Held - The QuintBlack-Marketing of Oxygen: ‘Khan Chacha’ Owner Navneet Kalra Held The QuintDelhi oxygen scam: Navneet Kalra sent into three-day police custody; arrested from kin's residence TIMES NOWCrime Branch to Interrogate Navneet Kalra in Oxygen Black Marketing Case in Delhi News18Delhi's 'Khan Chacha' Restaurant Owner Arrested In Oxygen Scam Case NDTVO2 concentrators hoarding case: Delhi Police arrest Khan Chacha owner Navneet Kalra TIMES NOWView Full coverage on Google News
- 1 day ago 17 May 21, 7:24am - - Farmers clash with police at Khattar event, dozens injured - The Indian ExpressFarmers clash with police at Khattar event, dozens injured The Indian ExpressWHO gives 100 oxygen concentrators to Haryana MintKhattar meets Amit Shah to update him on Hisar clash Hindustan TimesViolent clashes between farmers, police in Hisar Times of IndiaHisar emerges as new epicentre of farmer agitation in Haryana The Indian ExpressView Full coverage on Google News
- 1 day ago 17 May 21, 6:43am - - Rajeev Satav passes away: Unassuming young face, meteoric rise in Congress - The Indian ExpressRajeev Satav passes away: Unassuming young face, meteoric rise in Congress The Indian ExpressCongress MP Rajeev Satav's last rites performed at native place in Maharashtra Hindustan TimesCongress MP Rajeev Satav Dies After Recovering From COVID-19 The WireMP Rajeev Satav loses COVID fight Bangalore Mirror‘Leader with potential, big loss’: Tributes pour in for Cong MP Rajeev Satav The Indian ExpressView Full coverage on Google News
- 1 day ago 17 May 21, 6:27am - - Triple lockdown in Kerala: Check out new restrictions - Hindustan TimesTriple lockdown in Kerala: Check out new restrictions Hindustan TimesKerala: Triple lockdown in 4 districts: What is allowed and what's not MintCOVID-19: Four districts of Kerala under triple lockdown; borders sealed MoneycontrolCOVID-19: Kerala police scramble to impose ‘triple lockdown’ orders The HinduTriple lockdown in four Kerala districts kicks in: All you need to know The News MinuteView Full coverage on Google News
- 1 day ago 17 May 21, 6:09am - - Five of DU faculty die of Covid-19 in six days - Hindustan TimesFive of DU faculty die of Covid-19 in six days Hindustan TimesView Full coverage on Google News
- 1 day ago 17 May 21, 4:34am - - Clean chit to BV Srinivas, 8 others in hoarding case - Hindustan TimesClean chit to BV Srinivas, 8 others in hoarding case Hindustan TimesView Full coverage on Google News
- 1 day ago 17 May 21, 4:21am - - As Covid spreads to villages, govt says beef up health infra - Times of IndiaAs Covid spreads to villages, govt says beef up health infra Times of IndiaCentre Acknowledges Rural Spread of Covid, Urges States to Sensitize Community-Based Health Workers News18Rapid tests for Covid-19 key in Centre’s rural SOP Hindustan TimesGovt issues guidelines to set up health infra in rural areas MintCoronavirus | Rural spread a reality, says Centre The HinduView Full coverage on Google News
- 1 day ago 17 May 21, 2:57am - - Drive-in vaccination launched in Gautam Buddh Nagar - The Indian ExpressDrive-in vaccination launched in Gautam Buddh Nagar The Indian ExpressFirst Drive-In Vaccination Centre for People Above 45 Comes Up in Noida News18Drive-through vaccination begins in Noida Hindustan TimesAt Noida’s 1st drive-in vax site, cycles & scooters line up too Times of IndiaCovid-19: Noida Starts UPs First Drive-through Vaccination for 45+ News18View Full coverage on Google News
- 1 day ago 17 May 21, 12:44am - - AAP behind posters critical of PM Narendra Modi, 25 people arrested; party leader Arvind Gautam absconding - Times NowAAP behind posters critical of PM Narendra Modi, 25 people arrested; party leader Arvind Gautam absconding Times NowCancel FIRs Over Posters Against PM: Plea In Supreme Court After Arrests NDTV‘Everybody is angry’: Modi under fire over India’s Covid second wave The GuardianPoster Persecution: Arresting people for putting posters criticising govt is prickliness that doesn’t behove the State The Financial ExpressAAP leader behind posters criticising PM on Covid-19 vaccine short…
- 1 day ago 16 May 21, 10:05pm - - Kedarnath Temple portals to reopen on May 17, devotees allowed virtual access - Zee NewsKedarnath Temple portals to reopen on May 17, devotees allowed virtual access Zee NewsKedarnath temple opening ceremony amid Covid-19 crisis | Pilgrims not allowed | Oneindia News Oneindia NewsKedarnath Temple reopened - visuals from opening ceremony MintWith full rituals, portals of Kedarnath temple opened, devotees get online 'darshan' Economic TimesPortals of Kedarnath Open in Uttarakhand After 6-Month Winter Break, No Pilgrims Allowed News18View Full coverage on Google News
- 1 day ago 16 May 21, 9:52pm - - Covid-19 vaccine: How Centre is scaling up Covaxin production - Hindustan Times
- 2 days ago 16 May 21, 5:54pm - - Kashmir police arrest graffiti artist over Palestine mural - Al Jazeera EnglishKashmir police arrest graffiti artist over Palestine mural Al Jazeera EnglishEncounter Breaks Out In Srinagar, Search Operation On NDTVJ&K: Coronavirus lockdown extended by another week till 24th May| Oneindia News Oneindia NewsTwo Al-Badr terrorists killed in encounter with security forces in Srinagar's Khanmoh area; search op underway Times NowJ&K’s grimmest day yet as virus claims 73 Hindustan TimesView Full coverage on Google News
- 2 days ago 16 May 21, 4:29pm - - "Delhi Has Seen Recovery But...": Lockdown Extended By Another Week - NDTV"Delhi Has Seen Recovery But...": Lockdown Extended By Another Week NDTVDelhi Covid lockdown live: City begins walk-in vaccination for 45+ at govt schools Times of IndiaCovid-19: Fifth phase of lockdown begins in Delhi as positivity rate down to 10.4% Hindustan TimesDelhi’s vaccination pace worrying, need to run and catch up: Sisodia The Indian ExpressWill take all steps to check black fungus cases: CM Arvind Kejriwal Times of IndiaView Full coverage on Google News
- 2 days ago 16 May 21, 4:19pm - - Israeli Diplomat Visits Family Of Kerala Woman Killed In Hamas Strike - NDTVIsraeli Diplomat Visits Family Of Kerala Woman Killed In Hamas Strike NDTVIsraeli diplomat visits family of Kerala woman killed in Hamas strike; funeral held at Keerithodu church The New Indian ExpressKerala woman killed in attack will be considered as a ‘terror victim’, says Israeli Consul General to South India The HinduMortal remains of Kerala woman killed in rocket attack reaches in Delhi Times of IndiaBody Of Kerala Woman Killed In Hamas Rocket Strike In Israel Reaches India…
- 2 days ago 16 May 21, 3:49pm - - Tamil Nadu changes Remdesivir supply protocol - The HinduTamil Nadu changes Remdesivir supply protocol The HinduOver 300 die of Covid-19 across Tamil Nadu, 33,000 test positive Times of IndiaTN govt doesn’t restrict Chinese companies from bidding for vaccine tenders The News MinuteConfusion prevails as Remdesivir distribution stops outside Chennai’s Nehru Stadium The HinduRemdesivir will be given directly to hospitals: Tamil Nadu govt MintView Full coverage on Google News
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- Sukhbir Singh Badal re-elected as SAD chiefChandigarh (Punjab) [India], Dec 14 (ANI): Sukhbir Singh Badal on Saturday was unanimously re-elected as the president of Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD).
- - - PM Modi has destroyed economy, should apologise to people: Rahul GandhiNew Delhi [India], Dec 14 (ANI): Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi accusing him of corruption, single-handedly destroying the economy, causing divisions and said he should apologise to the people of the country.
- - - Guwahati: Rush in markets after relaxation in curfew, citizens crowd ATMs for cash withdrawalGuwahati (Assam) [India], Dec 14 (ANI): Following the relaxation in curfew which was imposed in Guwahati in the wake of protests over the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, a large number of citizens rushed to the ATMs to withdraw their money.
- - - Rahul not 'Savarkar' but 'sharm kar': Patra takes dig at Cong leaderNew Delhi [India], Dec 14 (ANI): Shortly after Rahul Gandhi refused to apologise for "rape in India" comment saying he is not "Rahul Savarkar", BJP leader Sambit Patra on Saturday said that the Congress leader is rather "Rahul thoda sharm kar".
- - - I cautioned Nitish Kumar against supporting CAB, appeal went in vain: Pavan VermaNew Delhi [India], Dec 14 (ANI): The fault lines within the Janta Dal-United (JDU) over the party's official support to the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019, that helped it sail through the Parliament, has only apparently widened with the party's general secretary Pavan Verma revealing that he had cautioned party chief and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar against supporting the Bill but his appeal went in vain.
- - - DCW chief Swati Maliwal writes to PM, demands immediate implementation of Disha BillNew Delhi [India], Dec 14 (ANI): Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) Chief Swati Maliwal, who is on an indefinite hunger strike against rape incidents in the country, wrote a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi demanding immediate implementation of Disha Bill across the country.
- - - TN: Temple elephant Ramalakshmi leaves for 48-day rejuvenation camp in TheppakkaduRameswaram (Tamil Nadu) [India], Dec 14 (ANI): Rameswaram Ramanathaswamy Temple elephant Ramalakshmi on Saturday left for the 48-day rejuvenation camp in Theppakkadu forest organised by the Tamil Nadu government in the state.
- - - CPM, Congress creating anti-national feelings in Kerala on Citizenship Act: BJP leaderKochi (Kerala) [India], Dec 14 (ANI): BJP leader Sivasankaran on Saturday alleged that CPM and Congress were creating anti-national feelings in Kerala on the issue of Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA).
- - - Odisha: BSF Jawans participate in Swachhata AbhiyanBhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], Dec 14 (ANI): Scores of Border Security Force (BSF) personnel on Saturday took a broom and cleaning baskets in their hands to conduct Swachhata Abhiyan at the historical Udayagiri hill near Khandagiri.
- - - Delhi: Cyber Cell busts online investment scam, arrests twoNew Delhi [India], Dec 14 (ANI): South District Cyber Cell has busted a gang of notorious cheaters which used to dupe people on the pretext of investment in online share market trading.
- - - Asaduddin Owaisi challenges Citizenship Amendment Act in SCNew Delhi [India], Dec 14 (ANI): All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) leader Asaduddin Owaisi on Saturday moved the Supreme Court against the validity of the Citizenship Amendment Act that was given the final assent by President Ram Nath Kovind earlier this week.
- - - Delhi HC relies on dying declaration, upholds conviction of mobile snatchersNew Delhi [India], Dec 14 (ANI): Relying on the dying declaration of a deceased, the Delhi High Court showed no mercy to three bike-borne mobile snatchers and upheld their conviction for committing murder and robbery.
- - - GoAir extends fee waiver for Guwahati flyers till December 15New Delhi [India], Dec 14 (ANI): GoAir on Saturday announced that the airline will not charge for cancellation/rescheduling to its passengers flying to/from Guwahati till December 15.
- - - I am also an Indian, says JDU MLC who participated in protest against Citizenship (Amendment) ActPatna (Bihar) [India], Dec 14 (ANI): Janata Dal (United) MLC Gulam Rasool Balyawi, who participated in a protest against The Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019, that was supported by his party in Parliament, said that he was an Indian first before anything else.
- - - Congress challenges Citizenship Amendment Act in Supreme CourtNew Delhi [India], Dec 14 (ANI): Congress leader T N Prathapan on Saturday knocked on the doors of the Supreme Court challenging the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019.
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- Modi only misled people in last six years, people should strengthen Congress: Manmohan SinghNew Delhi (India), Dec 14 (ANI): Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Saturday cornered the Prime Minister Narendra Modi led Central government and said that it has only misled people in the last six years as they 'failed' to fulfil any of the promises made to youth and farmers of the country.
- - - Nirbhaya's rapist seeks probe into perjury committed by boy accompanying herNew Delhi [India], Dec 14 (ANI): A Delhi court has raised questions on maintainability of application of one of the death-row convicts in Nirbhaya rape case which has sought registration of FIR against the girl's friend for perjury for giving false testimony.
- - - Consumer court penalizes bank for non-acceptance of travellers' chequesNew Delhi [India], Dec 14 (ANI): A consumer court has penalized American Express Bank for non- acceptance of travellers' cheques and directed it to pay compensation of Rs 3 lakh to the complainant.
- - - Goa: Prostitution racket busted in Calangute, 3 arrested, 9 women rescuedCalangute (Goa) [India], Dec 14 (ANI): In the continuing drive against prostitution, the Calangute Police on Friday busted a racket and arrested three people. Police also rescued nine women.
- - - Count and tell how many freedom fighters were there from BJP? Asks Kamal NathNew Delhi [India], Dec 14 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath on Saturday attacked the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and asked them to count and tell how many freedom fighters were there from their party.
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- Tribal Affairs Ministry and Microsoft sign MoU for digital transformation of Tribal SchoolsTribal Affairs Ministry and Microsoft have signed an MoU for digital transformation of Tribal Schools such as Eklavya Model Residential Schools and Ashram Schools.
- - - More than 18 crore 44 lakh doses of Covid-19 vaccine administered in country so farIndia has administered more than 18 crore 44 lakh doses of Covid-19 vaccine in the country so far. These include over 96 lakh 58 thousand Healthcare Workers who have taken the 1st dose and more than 66 lakh 52 thousand Health care workers who have taken the 2nd dose.
- - - International aid to fight COVID pandemic continues to be quickly cleared, apportioned, and sent to States and UTsInternational aid to fight COVID pandemic continues to be quickly cleared, apportioned, and sent to States and Union Territories.
- - - Railways delivers more than 10,300 tonnes of Liquid Medical Oxygen to 13 statesRailways has delivered more than 10,300 tonnes of Liquid Medical Oxygen to 13 states. The Railway Ministry said, Railways is continuing its journey of bringing relief by delivering liquid medical oxygen to various states across the country.
- - - Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reviews efforts of his Ministry, Armed Forces, DRDO and other defence organisations in fighting 2nd COVID-19 waveDefence Minister Rajnath Singh today reviewed efforts of his Ministry, Armed Forces, DRDO and other defence organisations in fighting the second COVID-19 wave. He also reviewed logistic support to bolster medical oxygen supply and health infrastructure in states.
- - - CoWIN platform to be available in Hindi and 14 regional languages by next weekThe CoWIN platform is being made available in Hindi and 14 regional languages by next week. Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan informed this at the 26th meeting of the high-level Group of Ministers, GoM on COVID-19 in New Delhi.
- - - Centre has released over Rs 5950 Crore to 15 States in current FY for implementation of Jal Jeevan MissionCentre has released over Rs 5950 Crore to 15 States in the current financial year for the implementation of Jal Jeevan Mission. The Ministry of Jal Shakti has said that this is the first tranche of the four to be released in this financial year.
- - - Indian Navy engaging in multiple search and rescue Missions along Indian West Coast due to Cyclone TauktaeIndian Navy is engaging in multiple search and rescue Missions along Indian West Coast due to Cyclone Tauktae.
- - - Production capacity of Remdesivir increased to nearly 1.19 crore vials per month, says GovtThe Government today said that the production capacity of Remdesivir has increased to nearly 1.19 crore vials per month from 38 lakh vials per month.
- - - Around 2,81,386 new COVID cases reported in last 24 hoursThe cumulative share of active COVID cases in the country has declined to comprise nearly 14.09 per cent of the total reported cases.
- - - Over 3.78 lakh people recover from COVID-19 infection in last 24 hours; National recovery rate improves to 84.81 per centOver 3 lakh 78 thousand people have either been discharged from hospitals or are reported to have been completely cured since yesterday.
- - - First batch of DRDO's anti- COVID drug 2-deoxy-D-glucose released todayThe first batch of the drug 2-deoxy-D-glucose has been released for Covid patients today.
- - - Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reviews Armed Forces' efforts to tackle Cyclone TauktaeDefence Minister Rajnath Singh today held a meeting to review the preparedness and assistance being provided by the Armed Forces to civil authorities to tackle the situation arising out of Cyclone Tauktae.
- - - PM Modi to interact with field officials from states and districts tomorrow to discuss their experience in handling COVID -19 pandemicPrime Minister Narendra Modi will interact with field officials from states and districts tomorrow to converse about their experience in handling the COVID -19 pandemic. Many of these districts have seen a huge surge in cases and widespread infection.
- - - Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' says, govt is committed to turn COVID-19 situation into opportunity by doing new experimentsEducation Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' said that the government is committed to turn the COVID-19 situation into opportunity by doing new experiments to ensure safety and academic welfare of students.
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- PM Modi interacts with Group of Doctors from across country and discusses COVID situation through video conferencingPrime Minister Narendra Modi today interacted with a Group of Doctors from across the country and discussed the Covid related situation through video conferencing.
- - - Govt says,1.85 crore persons have been offered work in May this year under MGNREGA despite COVID-19 pandemicThe Government today said that 1.85 lakh persons have been offered work in May this year under Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, MGNREGA despite COVID-19 pandemic.
- - - MoS in PMO, Dr Jitendra Singh calls for united fight against COVID-19 saying it is time to rise above politicsMinister of State in the Prime Minister's Office, Dr Jitendra Singh today called for a united fight against COVID-19 saying it is time to rise above politics in the larger interest of mankind.
- - - Centre asks States and UTs to direct all stockholders including millers, traders and importers to declare stocks of pulsesCentre has asked States and Union Territories to direct all the stockholders including millers, traders and importers to declare the stocks of pulses.
- - - 200th Kisan Rail successfully commences its journey; Transports mangoes from Nuzvid to Adarsh Nagar in New DelhiSouth Central Railways 200th Kisan Rail has successfully commenced its journey today i.e., 17th May, 2021. The 200th Kisan Rail has been loaded with 260 tonnes of Mangoes from Nuzvid in Andhra Pradesh for transportation to Adarsh Nagar in Delhi.
- - - Railways puts all its emergency response including Accident Relief Trains and Medical Relief Vans on high alert in view of TauktaeIn view of the Tauktae cyclone, Indian Railways has put all its emergency response including Accident Relief Trains and Medical Relief Vans on high alert for quick turnout in case of any contingency. Reserves of stone dust and boulders are kept ready for attending to any breaches.
- - - Indian army launches columns to assist civil administration of cyclone tauktae hit areasIn anticipation of assisting civil administration in undertaking rescue and relief operations due to severe cyclonic storm ‘Tauktae’, the Indian Army has mobilised columns and Engineer Task Forces (ETF) to the Western Coast from various parts of the Country.
- - - Govt urges people to protect identity of children found abandoned and in distress during COVID 19 pandemicThe Government has urged people to protect the identity of children found abandoned and in distress during the COVID 19 pandemic. People must not share pictures and contact details of vulnerable children in distress situations on social media.
- - - National AEFI Committee says, bleeding and clotting cases following COVID vaccination in India are minusculeBleeding and clotting cases following COVID vaccination in India are minuscule and in line with the expected number of diagnoses of these conditions in the country.
- - - Centre issues guidelines to contain spread of COVID-19 in rural areasUnion Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan along with Member (Health), NITI Aayog Dr VK Paul chaired a high-level video conference meeting yesterday with all the States and Union Territories.
- - - Bharat Biotech's Covaxin effective against Coronavirus strains found in India and UKIndigenously developed Bharat Biotech's COVID-19 vaccine - COVAXIN, has been found effective against Coronavirus strains found in India and the UK.
- - - IAF airlifts three empty cryogenic containers from Jamnagar to Dubai for refilling of medical oxygenAn Indian Air Force aircraft has airlifted three empty cryogenic containers from Jamnagar to Al Maktoum, Dubai for refilling of medical oxygen.
- - - Country witnessing declining trend in fresh cases of COVID-19 cases: Dr Harsh VardhanHealth and Family Welfare Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan has said that the country is witnessing a declining trend in the number of fresh COVID-19 cases.
- - - More than two crore COVID vaccine doses still available with states, UTs to be administered to beneficiaries: GovtThe Health and Family Welfare Ministry has said that more than two crore COVID vaccine doses are still available with the States and Union Territories to be administered to the beneficiaries.
- - - ONGC to procure one lakh oxygen concentrators on behalf of Govt of IndiaThe Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited has been given the responsibility to procure one lakh oxygen concentrators on behalf of the Government of India.
- - - Rajnath Singh reviews actions taken by Defence Ministry & Armed forces in India’s fight against Covid-19 pandemicDefence Minister Rajnath Singh is reviewing the actions taken by the Ministry and Armed forces in India’s fight against Covid-19 Pandemic.
- - - Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank receives ‘International Invincible Gold Medal’International Invincible Gold Medal of this year has been conferred on Union Education Minister Dr Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank.
- - - Piyush Goyal, Mansukh Mandaviya interact with industry leaders on preparedness for cyclone TaukateCommerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Mansukh Mandaviya interacted with industry leaders about the likely impact of Very Severe Cyclonic Storm Tauktae and preparedness for facing it.
- - - Over 9,400 Metric Tonne of Liquid Oxygen delivered by Railways so far across countryIndian Railways has delivered more than 9,440 Metric Tonnes of Liquid Medical Oxygen, LMO in nearly 590 tankers to various states across the country so far.
- - - Centre directs States to prevent dumping of dead bodies in Ganga river and ensure dignified cremationCentre has directed states to prevent dumping of dead bodies in Ganga and focus on their safe disposal and providing support for ensuring dignified cremation.
- - - Country records daily new recoveries of over 3,62,000 peopleThe Health Ministry has informed that in the last 24 hours, the nation registered 3 lakh 11 thousand 170 new COVID cases.
- - - India’s cumulative COVID-19 vaccination coverage exceeds 18 crore 22 lakh dosesThe Country has administered more than 18 crore 22 lakh doses of Covid-19 vaccine so far.
- - - Cyclone Tauktae: Amit Shah reviews preparedness with CMs of Maharashtra, Gujarat, Daman-Diu administratorUnion Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a review meeting with the Chief Ministers of Gujarat, Maharashtra and Administrator of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu today to assess preparedness of States.
- - - PM Modi takes stock of Covid-19 situation with CMs of UP, Chattisgarh, Rajasthan, PuducherryPrime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to the Chief Ministers of Uttar Pradesh, Chattisgarh, Rajasthan and Puducherry on Sunday to assess the ground situation in these States due to the second wave of corona pandemic.
- - - Mines PSUs step up fight against second wave of Covid-19All arms of the Government are proactively working to tackle the challenges posed by COVID pandemic.
- - - Online appointments for 2nd Dose of Covishield will be given only after 84 days: GovtThe COVID Working Group chaired by Dr N K Arora had recommended extension of the gap between the first and second doses of COVISHIELD vaccine to 12 to 16 weeks.
- - - Govt continues to expeditiously deliver global aid to States to supplement their resources and efforts in fight against COVIDGovernment continues to expeditiously deliver the global aid received from different countries and organisation to States and UTs to supplement their resources and efforts in fight against COVID 19.
- - - Govt asks people not to share pictures and contact detail of vulnerable children in distress situation in social mediaGovernment has asked people not to share pictures and contact detail of vulnerable children in distress situation in social media.
- - - NCMC reviews preparedness of Central, State Ministries & Agencies to deal with Cyclonic Storm ‘Tauktae’The National Crisis Management Committee, NCMC under the chairmanship of Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba today reviewed the preparedness of Central and State Ministries and Agencies to deal with Cyclonic Storm ‘Tauktae’ in the Arabian Sea.
- - - JP Nadda holds meeting with BJP MPs, MLAs regarding relief work for Cyclone TauktaeBJP president JP Nadda held a meeting with party MPs, MLAs, and state office bearers of Goa, Maharashtra, Kerala, Karnataka, Gujarat and Daman and Diu through video conferencing regarding the relief work for Cyclone Tauktae.
- - - Cyclone Tauktae: Mansukh Mandaviya directs to take every steps to ensure safety of people with least possible damageMinister of State for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Mansukh Mandaviya on Sunday reviewed the preparedness of all Ports and Maritime Boards of all States of western coast of India, pertaining to the Cyclone Tauktae.
- - - Centre urges States, UTs to ensure exemption to Fair Price Shops from restricted hrsIn view of ongoing lockdown, government has requested States and Union Territories to ensure that Fair Price Shops are exempted from the restricted hours of opening of regular market.
- - - Railways commissions Wi-Fi at 6,000 Railway stations in five yearsRailways has commissioned Wi-Fi at six thousand Railway stations in five years.
- - - Covid recovery rate further improves to 84.25 % in countryThe Health Ministry has informed that in the last 24 hours, the nation registered 3,11,170 new COVID cases.
- - - CPSUs working out multi pronged strategies for reaching out to every employee across countryThe Central Public Sector Undertakings, CPSUs are working out multipronged strategies for reaching out to every employee situated across the country and also to the neighbouring community in the fight against COVID pandemic.
- - - Govt plans to ramp up production of Covaxin to 10 crore doses per monthCentre has said that it plans to ramp up the production of Bharat Biotech’s Covaxin from 1.5 crore doses to about 10 crore doses every month.
- - - Health Ministry issues SOP on COVID-19 Containment & Management in Peri-urban, Rural & Tribal areasUnion Health Ministry has issued Standard operating procedure on COVID-19 Containment and Management in Peri-urban, Rural and Tribal areas.
- - - Distinguished mathematician Padma Bhushan Prof. M S Narasimhan passes awayDistinguished mathematician Padma Bhushan Prof. M S Narasimhan FRS passes away.
- - - Centre provides more than 20 crore vaccine doses to States, UTs free of Cost so far: Health MinistryUnion Health Ministry today said that more than 20 crore vaccine doses have been provided to States and Union Territories free of Cost by the Central Government, so far.
- - - Centre increases supply of anti-viral drug Remdesivir to States & UTsCentre has enhanced supply of vital anti-viral drug Remdesivir to States & Union Territories.
- - - Cyclonic Storm Tauktae very likely to intensify during next 24 hrs: IMDIndia Meteorological Department, IMD has said that the Cyclonic Storm Tauktae is very likely to intensify during next 24 hours.
- - - Production of SPUTNIK V vaccine will commence soon in India: Russian AmbassadorRussian Ambassador Nikolay Kudashev has said that production of SPUTNIK V vaccine will commence soon in India and the capacity will be gradually scaled up to nearly 850 million doses per year.
- - - PM Modi condoles demise of former Jathedar of Akal Takht Giani Joginder Singh VedantiPrime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the demise of former Jathedar of Akal Takht, Giani Joginder Singh Vedanti.
- - - PM Modi reviews Corona situation in country; Calls for localised containment strategies & scaling up vaccination processPrime Minister Narendra Modi has stressed the need for ramping up the speed of vaccination, testing and augmentation of the health care resources to effectively deal with the COVID-19 pandemic in the country.
- - - PM Modi reviews preparedness to deal with situation arising out of Cyclone TauktaePrime Minister Narendra Modi reviewed preparedness of States and Central Ministries & Agencies concerned to deal with the situation arising out of Cyclone Tauktae.
- - - Cabinet Secretary in touch with Chief Secretaries of Coastal States, Central Ministries & Agencies to assess preparedness for Cyclone TauktaeCabinet Secretary is in continuous touch with Chief Secretaries of all the Coastal States and Central Ministries & Agencies to assess preparedness with regard to Cyclone Tauktae.
- - - President, PM, MIB condole demise of noted journalist Sunil JainPresident Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have condoled the demise of noted journalist Sunil Jain.
- - - First batch of drug 2-Deoxy-D-Glucose expected to be launched next week for COVID patientsThe first batch of drug 2-Deoxy-D-Glucose is expected to be launched next week for the COVID patients.
- - - Govt augments capacity of indigenous production of Covaxin under Atmanirbhar Bharat 3.0 MissionGovernment is supporting the augmentation of manufacturing capacity for COVAXIN production under Mission Covid Suraksha.
- - - Union Health Minister reviews Public Health Response to COVID-19, progress of Vaccination with UP, MP, AP, GujaratUnion Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan today reviewed Public Health Response to COVID-19 and progress of Vaccination with Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh and Gujarat.
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