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Mamata Banerjee blocks governor Jagdeep Dhankhar on Twitter, he takes to WhatsApp to get even

The Trinamool Congress chief said she had blocked the West Bengal governor's official Twitter handle because of his posts repeatedly targeting her government. https://ift.tt/KMwdm4615

Mumbai reports less than 1000 Covid-19 cases, positivity rate dips to 2.10 %

In January 2022, Mumbai has reported 2,61,480 COVID-19 cases and 247 deaths as against 22,229 infections and 38 fatalities in December 2021. https://ift.tt/KMwdm4615

India calls for quiet and constructive diplomacy to tackle Ukraine crisis at UN

India's interest is in finding a solution that can provide for immediate de-escalation of tensions taking into account the legitimate security interests of all countries and aimed towards securing long term peace and stability in the region and beyond, India's Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador TS Tirumurti said. https://ift.tt/KMwdm4615

DRDO Recruitment 2022: Bumper vacancies announced for Apprentice posts on rcilab.in, details here

The interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official site of RCI on rcilab.in. https://ift.tt/KMwdm4615

Budget Session: Take a look at its incredible journey in independent India

Since the country`s independence in 1947, there have been many interesting and historical changes in the way of presenting the budget, its timing, date and language. Let`s go through the journey of budget in independent India. https://ift.tt/Mhf8FyP6J

Nathuram Godse`s ideology becoming dominant, `poison of hatred` spreading: Mahatma Gandhi`s great grandson

"A section of people is distorting the history and rewriting it in their own way," Tushar Gandhi said. https://ift.tt/Mhf8FyP6J

UP Assembly polls 2022: PM Narendra Modi to hold first virtual rally today

Prime Minister Modi's virtual rally in the poll-bound state will cover the districts of Shamli, Muzzafarnagar, Baghpat, Saharanpur and Gautambuddh Nagar. https://ift.tt/Mhf8FyP6J

Budget Session of Parliament begins today; Pegasus, farmers` issues, border row with China likely to dominate proceedings

The Budget Session will begin with President Ram Nath Kovind's address to a joint sitting of both houses in the Central Hall and chambers of both the Houses in view of the COVID-19 situation. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Economic Survey 2021-22 on Monday and the Union Budget on Tuesday. https://ift.tt/Mhf8FyP6J

Hours ahead of Budget 2022-23, Union Cabinet to meet on Feb 1 for approval

The Union cabinet meeting will be held at 10:10 am with the purpose to approve the Union Budget. https://ift.tt/Mhf8FyP6J

Intense Budget session starts today, Opposition likely to raise Pegasus, farmers` issues

The Budget session of Parliament starting Monday is likely to be stormy with opposition parties all geared up to raise the Pegasus snooping allegations, farmers' issues and the border row with China. https://ift.tt/Mhf8FyP6J

Kerala logs 14 Covid-19 deaths, 51,570 new cases in last 24 hours

Currently, there are 3,54,595 active COVID-19 cases in the state out of which only 3.4 per cent are admitted to hospitals. https://ift.tt/Mhf8FyP6J

Congress has accepted defeat in Uttar Pradesh election: Smriti Irani in Agra

Union minister Smriti Irani said, "The Congress party was missing before the election and also missing during the UP elections. They have accepted the defeat." https://ift.tt/Mhf8FyP6J

UP`s goons, mafias are either in jail or in SP`s list of candidates, Amit Shah`s jibe at Akhilesh Yadav

The Union Home Minister stated that the BJP government has chased away criminals and mafias who flourished during the earlier regimes. https://bit.ly/3GblJNq

J&K: 5 terrorists, including top JeM commander Zahid Wani, killed in encounters

Out of the two encounters, 4 terrorists of JeM were killed in the Pulwama, including top JEM commander Zahid Wani. https://bit.ly/3GblJNq

No Sunday lockdown in Tamil Nadu, but here are Covid-19 rules still in place - Check what`s open, what`s closed

After the review meeting on Thursday, CM M K Stalin announced that there will be no night curfew from January 28. The government also decided that there would not be a complete lockdown on Sunday (January 30). https://bit.ly/3GblJNq

SBI Recruitment 2022: After facing flak, Bank suspends circular on new employment rules for pregnant women

The country's largest lender had recently stated that a woman candidate with more than three months of pregnancy will be considered 'temporarily unfit'. https://bit.ly/3GblJNq

Rahul Gandhi to lay foundation of Amar Jawan Jyoti in Chhattisgarh on Feb 3

According to an official statement, Amar Jawan Jyoti will be constructed on the premises of the 4th Battalion, Chhattisgarh Armed Forces Mana, Raipur. https://bit.ly/3GblJNq

PM Narendra Modi to address 85th edition of Mann ki Baat today

"This month`s Mann Ki Baat, which will take place on the 30th, will begin at 11:30 am after observing the remembrances to Gandhi Ji on his Punya Tithi," said Prime Minister`s Office (PMO). https://bit.ly/3GblJNq

Martyrs` Day: Learn about the importance of day on Mahatma Gandhi`s 74th death anniversary

On January 30th, 1948, Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated by Nathuram Godse during his evening prayers in the Birla House. https://bit.ly/3GblJNq

Amit Shah to unveil mural of Mahatma Gandhi in Gujarat`s Ahmedabad on Martyrs` Day

"Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah will unveil the Mural of Mahatma Gandhi Ji at the Sabarmati Riverfront, Ahmedabad Gujarat at 10 am on January 30," HMO tweeted. https://bit.ly/3GblJNq

Beating Retreat ceremony: Delhi Police issues traffic advisory, shuts these roads for today

According to an advisory issued by the police, traffic restrictions will be put in place on Saturday from 2 pm to 9.30 pm. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

EC announces schedule for biennial election to Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council, details here

According to the Election Commission, the biennial election for 36 constituencies of the UP Legislative Council will be held on March 3 and 7. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

No weekend curfew in Delhi, but here are Covid-19 rules still in place - Check what`s open, what`s closed

There shall be no "Weekend Curfew` on the movement of persons in NCT of Delhi. However, Night Curfew from 10 pm to 5 am of every day on movement individuals in NCT of Delhi, till further orders. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

BJP richest party in 2019-20, followed by BSP and Congress: Report

According to an analysis by the Association for Democratic Reforms, the total assets declared by the seven national parties during 2019-20 amounted to Rs 6,988.57 crore. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Bengal lotus row: BJP slams Madan Mitra for insulting Hindu sentiment, TMC MLA hits back

Madan Mitra said, "Suvendu Adhikari is crossing the limit. I will file a defamation case of Rs 5 crore against him if he raises questions about my character... I do not think lotus symbolises Hinduism. It is only the symbol of the BJP." https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

DNA Exclusive: Why are students protesting against Railway recruitment process

Zee News Editor In Chief Sudhir Chaudhary in his show DNA analysed the reasons behind these protests and the growing distance between railway jobs and students' ambitions. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Umar Khalid bail plea: Prosecution compares 2020 Delhi riots to 9/11 attacks

Delhi Police prosecutor compared the alleged planning of the February 2020 riots to that of the 9/11 terror attacks in the US while opposing former JNU student Umar Khalid's bail plea. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Cold wave, harsh weather conditions to continue over Northwest, central India: IMD

Cold wave conditions are very likely in isolated pockets over Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Rajasthan, west Uttar Pradesh, Vidarbha, Bihar and Chhattisgarh during next 2-3 days and over Odisha during January 28 to 30. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Covid-19 situation: Mansukh Mandaviya to interact with health ministers of 8 states, UTs today

Health ministers of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Telangana, Lakshadweep, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Andaman and Nicobar Islands will participate in the video conferencing with the Union Health Minister. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

DNA Exclusive: Rahul Gandhi`s prime concern - Twitter followers, not vote & support

Zee News Editor-in-Chief Sudhir Chaudhary analyses the shift in priorities of India's grand old party and its leaders - who seem to be more worried about the fall in the number of social media followers instead of their support base and voters. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Pune man assaulted, forced to eat from ground for refusing to call a person `bhai`

Three persons have been arrested and two minors detained for allegedly beating up a 20-year-old man and forcing him to eat biscuits thrown on the ground in Pimpri-Chinchwad in Pune district, police said on Thursday. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Omicron dominated Delhi`s January wave, found in 79% of samples

Over 79% of the Covid-19 samples tested in Delhi from January 1 to January 23, were infected with the Omicron variant, the government data showed. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Uttar Pradesh assembly polls: AAP promises free bus service for women, 300 units free electricity

AAP has promised free bus services for women across Uttar Pradesh, 300 units of free electricity and round-the-clock availability of power. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Mamata Banerjee`s diktat to TMC workers: Don`t embarrass party, stop airing differences in public

Banerjee's diktat to party leaders comes in the backdrop of the perceived power struggle in the party and differences between the generation-next leaders and a section of the old guards. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Delhi to lift weekend curfew, reopen schools as Covid-19 cases decline? DDMA to decide today

The DDMA meeting will be chaired by Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal today. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is also likely to attend the meeting. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

PM Narendra Modi to host first India-Central Asia Summit today

This will be the first engagement of its kind between India and the Central Asian countries at the level of leaders. It will see the participation of the Presidents of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Iran Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian in India on Monday

Iran's foreign minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian will be on a visit to India on Monday, his first to the country since taking over last year. The top Iranian diplomat arrived in Delhi late on Sunday and will hold talks with his counterpart India's external affairs minister Dr S Jaishankar on Monday. The minister then leaves for Sri Lanka on Tuesday. While he took over as the new Iran FM last year, he had held number of conversations with his Indian counterpart Dr S Jaishankar number of times. Both the ministers spoke on 8th of this month on number of issues, including Afghanistan. The Iranian side offered to transfer India's humanitarian aid to Afghanistan including wheat, medicine to the country. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

DNA Exclusive: What should be the dream of free India?

Zee News Editor-In-Chief Shudhir Chaudhary makes an analysis of how India should proceed on path of development in every sector, or in other words - what "dream must India watch?" https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Air India likely to be handed over to Tata group on Today

Two airline pilot unions - Indian Pilots' Guild (IPG) and Indian Commercial Pilots' Association (ICPA) - on Monday warned Air India's CMD Vikram Dev Dutt of legal action as "multiple deductions and recoveries have been projected" on the dues owed to pilots. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Politicians and civil servants who turned down the Padma awards in past

Civil servant SR Sankaran in 2005, refused to accept the Padma Bhushan saying that 'he could not accept any award for merely doing his duty.' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Republic Day address: President Kovind remembers CDS Gen Bipin Rawat, hails India`s unmatched resolve during pandemic; key points

Noting that the past year has been "a watershed year" for women empowerment in the armed forces, President Ram Nath Kovind said the country`s daughters have broken a glass ceiling and a permanent commission has now been allowed for women officers in new areas. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Republic Day 2022: Delhi Police issues traffic advisory, here are routes you should avoid today

Certain traffic restrictions will remain in place on specific routes till the Republic Day parade is over. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Republic Day 2022: Unprecedented security in Delhi; borders sealed, patrolling intensified

All major border points of Delhi, including Tikri, Singhu and Ghazipur, have been sealed to ensure incident-free and smooth Republic Day celebrations unlike last year. Extra pickets have been deployed and patrolling has been intensified at the border points, the officials said. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Republic Day 2022: Tableaux of 12 States, UTs and 9 ministries to be showcased at Rajpath today

Nampibou Marinmai, Public Relations Officer, Defence said, “12 tableaus of States and Union Territories like Gujarat, Maharashtra, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Goa, Meghalaya, Jammu and Kashmir etc will participate in the R-Day parade.’’ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Google celebrates India`s 73rd Republic Day with special `parade` doodle

Te special Google doodle displays components from the parade - from left to proper, parade animals: an elephant, a horse, a canine, a camel; a pink tabla; the parade path; a saxophone as a part of the long-lasting camel-mounted band; doves; and the tricolours of the nationwide flag. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Pakistan has `established` history of aiding and actively supporting terrorists: India at UN

India said that Pakistan holds the 'ignoble record' of hosting the largest number of terrorists proscribed by the UN Security Council. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Republic Day 2022: India to showcase its military might, cultural diversity on 73rd Republic Day at Rajpath

According to the Ministry, a drone show by 1,000 indigenously developed drones has also been planned for the `Beating the Retreat` ceremony, along with projection mapping. As per tradition, the National Flag will be unfurled followed by the National Anthem with a booming 21-gun salute. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

DNA Exclusive: India`s biggest mistake - `copy-pasting` from western countries

Zee News Editor In Chief Sudhir Chaudhary analyses India's slow growth compared to the nations that got independence around the same time in 1940s. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

COVID-19: Maharashtra records 33,914 fresh cases, 86 deaths in last 24 hours

The COVID-19 caseload in the state rose to 75,69,425, and death toll reached 1,42,237. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Budget Session: Strict Covid-19 protocols, staggered timings for Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha

During sittings of the Lower House of Parliament, Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha chambers and their galleries will be used for sitting of members in view of the COVID-19 pandemic, a Lok Sabha bulletin said. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Uttarakhand polls: Congress releases 2nd list of candidates, fields Harish Rawat from Ramnagar

The party also gave a ticket to Anukriti Gusain Rawat from the Lansdowne assembly seat. She is the daughter-in-law of Harak Singh Rawat, who returned to the Congress fold from the BJP on Friday. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Amid spike in new cases, Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya to review Covid-19 situation in 9 States, UTs today

A source said that Mandaviya will interact with the health ministers of Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Uttarakhand, Delhi, Ladakh, Uttar Pradesh and Chandigarh. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

COVID-19: Delhi registers 5,760 cases, 30 deaths in last 24 hours

The number of daily cases in Delhi has been declining after touching the record high of 28,867 on January 13. The capital had recorded a positivity rate of 30.6 percent on January 15, the highest so far in the ongoing wave of the pandemic. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

What is a respirator, how it is better than a mask in protecting against Covid-19?

According to health experts, respirators are often wrongly confused as “masks" because of their appearance. They are personal protective equipment made to a particular standard and designed to prevent inhalation of hazardous airborne contaminants. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

India records 3,06,064 new Covid-19 infections, active caseload jumps to 22.49 lakh

The country also registered 439 deaths and 2,43,495 recoveries in the last 24 hours. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Punjab Assembly Polls: Filing of nomination to begin from January 25, last date of withdrawal on February 4

Aam Aadmi Party Punjab Chief Ministerial candidate Bhagwant Singh Mann has challenged Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi to contest against him from Dhuri. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Good news for Delhi-NCR commuters, Ashram underpass to be ready by next month

The project's initial deadline was December 2020 which was extended to March 2021. It was then pushed to June 30, 2021, and further to September 2021. It was again shifted to November 2021 and then to December 2021. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

CBSE Class 10, 12 Term 1 exam results 2022: Board to review evaluation process from third week of January

As per various media reports, the CBSE is likely to release the CBSE Class 10 and Class 12 Board Exam Term 1 Result on Monday (January 24). However, no such official announcement has been made by the Board yet. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

CBSE Class 10, 12 Board Exam Term 1 Results likely to be released today at cbse.gov.in - Here`s how to check

Scroll down to know how to check CBSE Class 10 and Class 12 Board Exam Term 1 Result 2022. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Maharashtra to reopen schools today, Pune to keep shut due to rising Covid-19 cases

Schools in the state were closed in the first week of January due to a spike in the coronavirus cases and in the wake of the emergence of the Omicron variant. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

PM Modi to interact with Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar awardees today

The Government of India confers the PMRBP award to children for their exceptional achievement in six categories namely Innovation, Social Service, Scholastic, Sports, Art & Culture and Bravery. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Light rainfall lashes parts of Delhi-NCR on Sunday morning, IMD predicts more showers

IMD predicts light drizzle or moderate rainfall across north India today. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

UP polls: AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi announces new front, proposes 2 CMs, 3 Dy CMs

The All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen chief said his new front will fight the UP Assembly polls on all its 403 seats. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

PM Narendra Modi to unveil hologram statue of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose at India Gate today

PM Modi in a tweet said that an iconic statue will be installed at the helm of India Gate to honour the memory of India’s great freedom fighter and his supreme sacrifice for the nation’s independence. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Republic Day full dress rehearsal today: Delhi Police issues traffic advisory, check routes you should avoid

According to the traffic advisory, the full dress rehearsal for R-Day parade will start from Vijay Chowk and will proceed to National Stadium. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Good governance not visible in Jammu and Kashmir, only tall claims are, says Congress

Congress J&K questioned Home Minister Amit Shah's claim of restoring Statehood and said how long the issue will be put on the backburner aiming to divert the attention from the real issues. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

I don`t enter in verbal exchanges: Chidambaram on TMC’s claim he refused alliance for Goa polls

TMC general secretary Abhishek Banerjee had said that if the Congress fails to wrest power from the BJP in Goa, P Chidambaram should take the onus and resign. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Congress wronged Neta Ji: Subhash Chandra Bose`s daughter Anita Pfaff

Anita Bose also spoke about Neta Ji's iconic statute to be installed by the Indian government at India Gate. Calling it a wonderful gesture, Pfaff said she was pleasantly surprised to know about her father’s statue. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Uttar Pradesh Assembly polls 2022: Amit Shah to embark on door-to-door campaign in Kairana today

The Home Minister will embark on a door-to-door campaign in Kairana today. Shah will also hold a meeting with intellectuals in Meerut on Saturday evening to conclude his engagements for the day. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

UP Assembly polls: BJP fields rebel Congress leader Aditi Singh from Rae Bareli, ex-IPS officer Asim Arun from Kannauj

The list also includes incumbent MLA Hariom Yadav, a relative of Samajwadi Party patriarch Mulayam Singh Yadav. He has been fielded from his current seat Sirsaganj. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Republic Day: Red Fort to remain shut for visitors from today due to security reasons

"In view of Republic Day, the Red Fort shall remain closed for public and general visitors from January 22, 2022 to January 26, 2022, due to security reasons," Delhi Police tweeted. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Lakhimpur Kheri violence: Charge sheet against four in connection with lynching of BJP workers, driver

The police filed charge sheet against four accused identified as Vichitra Singh, Gurvinder Singh, Kamaljeet Singh and Gurpreet Singh. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Assembly elections 2022: Ban on political rallies to continue due to rising Covid-19 cases? EC to decide today

EC will hold a review meeting with the Union Health Secretary, Chief Secretaries and Health Secretaries of the five poll-bound states today to take stock of the Covid-19 situation. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Weekend curfew in Delhi: DDMA issues fresh Covid-19 guidelines; Check what`s allowed, what’s not

The weekend curfew, which has been imposed from 10 pm on Friday, will remain in place till 5 am on Monday. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

PM Narendra Modi to interact with DMs of various districts today

According to the Prime Minister's Office, the interaction will help review the performance and ascertain the challenges that are being faced. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Top officials review security situation in Kashmir

Core Group consisting of top officials of Civil Administration, Intelligence Agencies and Security Forces in J&K, met today at Badami Bagh Cantonment, to review the security situation in Kashmir. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Uttar Pradesh Assembly polls 2022: Rahul, Priyanka Gandhi to release Youth Manifesto today

Congress will release the UP youth manifesto at a special press conference at the party's headquarters today. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Amar Jawan Jyoti to be merged with eternal flame at National War Memorial today

The ceremony would be presided over by the Integrated Defence Staff chief Air Marshal Balabadhra Radha Krishna who would merge the two flames, officials said https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

PM Narendra Modi to inaugurate new Circuit House near Somnath Temple today

PM Modi will inaugurate the new Circuit House near Somnath Temple in Gujarat at 11:00 am via video conferencing today. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

DNA Exclusive: Analysis of Punjab`s biggest opinion poll

Zee News Editor-In-Chief Sudhir Chaudhary analyses the outcomes Punjab's biggest-ever opinion poll. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Bihar Covid-19 curbs extended till February 6, check full guidelines here

The ongoing night curfew will continue and schools up to eighth grade will remain closed in Bihar. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Covid-19: Telangana extends ban on rallies, mass gatherings till Jan 31

The order implementing a temporary ban on political and public rallies or any mass gatherings, including religious and cultural, was issued on January 1. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Rain, snow, hail expected in these states over next 2 days - check IMD`s weather forecast

North India will continue to shiver, while hail and snow will be witnessed in several areas across the country the next two-three days https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

PM Narendra Modi, Mauritius counterpart Jugnauth to virtually inaugurate India-assisted infrastructure projects today

"The two dignitaries will launch the Civil Service College and 8MW Solar PV Farm projects in Mauritius that are being undertaken under India`s development support," the MEA statement read. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

PM Narendra Modi to launch initiatives dedicated to Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav by Brahma Kumaris today

PM Modi will deliver the keynote address at the national launch ceremony of 'Azadi Ke Amrit Mahotsav se Swarnim Bharat Ke Ore' on January 20 at 10:30 am. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Delhi airport and surrounding area at high risk of land subsidence

The research suggests that the area around Delhi Airport has the highest risk of land subsidence. An airport needs to have a rigid and stable ground to operate and any crack can in the area lead to major mishaps. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

DNA Exclusive: UP opinion poll - Analysis of nation`s biggest election survey

In today's DNA, Zee News Editor-In-Chief Sudhir Chaudhary analyses the interesting outcomes of India's most extensive pre-poll election survey conducted in Uttar Pradesh. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Meet Thakur Chhatrapal Singh - who gave Mulayam Singh Yadav to UP, but didn`t let his kin join politics

Thakur Chhatrapal Singh was the first MLA of the Jewar Assembly seat, who won the Jewar seat even after the strong wave of Congress in 1957 when it came into existence. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Canadian Ripudaman Malik, once named in Kanishka bombing case, praises PM for Sikh community initiatives

While expressing concern at some Sikhs who were allegedly censuring the Modi government, Malik writes “ I am concerned at an orchestrated campaign by some misguided members of my community against you in person and India at large.” https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

COVID-19: Centre says tests declining amid rising cases, asks States, UTs to immediately increase testing

ICMR portal shows a decline in the COVID tests in many States and Union Territories amid rising cases due to Omicron which has been declared as the Variant of Concern (VoC) by the World Health Organization (WHO) https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Aparna Yadav arrives in Delhi, likely to join BJP tomorrow: Sources

SP founder Mulayam Singh Yadav's daughter-in-law Aparna Yadav is likely to join BJP tomorrow (January 19) in Delhi, sources have told Zee Media. Aparna Yadav is the wife of SP chief Akhilesh Yadav's half-brother Prateek Yadav. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Watch: AAP posts video showing Bhagwant Mann getting CM chair as Sidhu, Channi quarrel

The video, based on `Mast Kalandar` song from Heyy Babyy movie shows the faces of Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi, state Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu, Rahul Gandhi, Arvind Kejriwal and Bhagwant Mann have been superimposed on the faces of the characters in the song. Vidya Balan`s character has been depicted as the chief minister`s chair. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Arvind Kejriwal is a `migratory bird`, visiting various states to `allure` people with `fake` promises: Navjot Singh Sidhu

Sidhu also hit out at Kejriwal for making 'false' promises to the people of Punjab. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

`Can beat, abuse Modi`, says Maharashtra Congress President Nana Patole; later clarifies he was referring to local goon

"Let me clarify again that I was not talking about the Prime Minister, but about a local goon named Modi," Patole said. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Kerala man hits the jackpot, wins Rs 12-crore lottery!

Sadanandan, a resident of Kudayampadi in Kottayam, bought the Christmas-New Year bumper lottery ticket of Kerala government on January 16. Within few hours, he got to know he has won the prize money! https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

AAP to announce CM face for Punjab Assembly polls today, will Bhagwant Mann be the choice of people?

The Aam Aadmi Party has received around 22 lakh responses under its campaign to elect its Chief Minister's face for the Punjab Assembly polls. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

DNA Exclusive: BJP vs Congress vs AAP - who will win the battle for Uttarakhand?

Zee News Editor-in-Chief Sudhir Chaudhary, in his highly popular prime time show DNA aired on January 17, 2022, sought to analyse the outcome of the opinion poll and what could be the likely scenario after the votes are actually cast in Uttarakhand. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

PM Narendra Modi narrates India`s growth roadmap at WEF: `Clean, green, sustainable, reliable`

Citing India's commitment to deep economic reforms and ease of doing business, Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted on Monday that this is the best time to invest in the country as policy-making is focussed on the needs for the next 25 years for a 'clean and green' as well as 'sustainable and reliable' growth period. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Delhi Police track sleeper cell network behind IED recovered in Ghazipur flower market

The nature of explosives recovered in Delhi, suggests that it was transported to Delhi from Punjab through the network of sleeper cells, said police. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

2 Indians among 3 killed in UAE drone attack

Yemen's Houthi rebel group claimed responsibility for a "qualitative military operation" that struck areas deep inside the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in which three persons including two Indians were killed. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

After CM Charanjit Singh Channi, now BJP urges EC to postpone Punjab Assembly polls, here’s why

Former chief minister Amarinder Singh-led Punjab Lok Congress has also supported the demand for postponing the February 14 state Assembly election. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Uttarakhand Assembly polls: Expelled from state Cabinet, Harak Singh Rawat may join Congress today

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami took the action against Rawat on Sunday. Prior to it, the BJP had expelled him from its party`s primary membership for six years for indiscipline. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Secunderabad Club, established by the Britishers in 1878, destroyed in massive fire

The internal wooden staircase of the building was completely destroyed, hence the fire-fighting operations were done from the external staircase, said Regional Fire Officer. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

PM Narendra Modi to deliver ‘State of the World’ special address at WEF’s Davos Agenda today

The virtual event will also be addressed by several Heads of State including Chinese President Xi Jinping and Israeli PM Naftali Bennett. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Rajasthan: Alwar rape case to be handed over to CBI

The Rajasthan government on Sunday has decided to hand over the Alwar deaf and dumb minor girl rape case to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Consent amongst most underrated concepts in our society: Rahul Gandhi on marital rape

As the Delhi High Court hears a batch of petitions on criminalisation of marital rape, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday said consent is amongst the most underrated concepts in society and it has to be foregrounded to ensure safety for women. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

UP Elections: `Gulabi Gang` chief Sampat Pal quits Congress after being denied ticket

'Gulabi Gang' commander Sampat Pal on Sunday said she has resigned from the Congress as the party denied her a ticket for the upcoming Assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

COVID-19: Kerala to vaccinate students aged 15-18 years in schools from January 19

Schools with more than 500 beneficiaries will be selected as vaccination sites. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Delhi Police issues traffic advisory ahead of Republic Day Parade rehearsal, check routes you should avoid

The traffic restrictions will be imposed from January 17 to January 21. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

India`s Covid-19 vaccination drive completes one year today, over 156 crore vaccine doses given so far

The Centre will today issue a postal stamp to mark the completion of one year of vaccination drive against Covid-19. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Jharkhand extends COVID-19 curbs till January 31, check list of restrictions here

Jharkhand reported 3,258 new cases, 3,351 recoveries and 7 deaths on Saturday. The state also reported 14 new cases of the Omicron variant. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Meet Hifza Khan, kid reporter from Kashmir whose video on bad roads went viral

5-year-old Hifza Khan’s video reporting about the bad condition of her village road went viral on social media. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Watch: Assam CM gets angry at Nagaon District Collector for halting traffic

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday (January 15) reprimanded the Nagaon District Collector for halting traffic for his visit which led to a traffic jam near Gumothagaon on National Highway 37. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Farmer unions contesting Punjab polls are no longer our part: SKM

"Those organisations taking part in polls are not part of SKM. We will decide about our relation with them in a meeting of SKM in April," he said. SKM leader Joginder Singh Ugrhan said, "SKM has nothing to do with them." https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Uttarakhand Assembly polls 2022: BJP manifesto likely to be released by Jan 25; big announcements for women, youth expected

The party is preparing its manifesto keeping all the sections of people in mind with the inclusion of subjects like women, youth, farmers, employment, agriculture and tourism. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Extreme weather events claimed 1,750 lives in India in 2021, Maharashtra worst-hit; check state-wise list

While thunderstorms and lightning claimed more than 780 lives across India last year, over 750 people died in heavy rainfall and flood-related incidents. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

PM Narendra Modi to interact with more than 150 startups today

The event marks the sixth anniversary of the launch of the 'Startup India' initiative. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Madhya Pradesh to regulate online gaming after 11-year-old dies by suicide due to addiction

To prevent such tragic incidents that are happening, we are bringing an act regulating online gaming in Madhya Pradesh, whose draft has been prepared and we will soon finalise it, said Home Minister Narottam Mishra. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Makar Sankranti: People take holy dip at Gangasagar amid spike in COVID-19 cases

A two-member committee has been constituted to monitor adherence to COVID-19 protocols during the Gangasagar Mela which began on January 8 this year. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Goa Assembly polls 2022: BJP to contest all 40 seats, candidates shortlisted, says CT Ravi

"We have shortlisted names for recommendation to the party`s parliamentary board for 40 seats. Some seats will be finalised soon after more decision," said BJP leader CT Ravi. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Bikaner-Guwahati Express derails in Bengal: At least 7 dead, 45 injured

There were 1,053 passengers on board the train at the time of the derailment. The accident took place near Domohani in West Bengal on Thursday evening. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Punjab Assembly polls 2022: Congress CEC finalises candidates, first list to be out soon; CM Channi may contest from 2 seats

Congress has finalised the list of more than 70 candidates which include a large number of sitting MLAs, according to sources. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Uttarakhand Assembly polls 2022: Ten hours meeting for Congress committee, decision on 50 seats today

The Congress Screening Committee meeting, which got over at 11.15 pm yesterday, was attended by Harish Rawat, among others https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

DNA Exclusive: What caused BJP leaders` exit in UP and how will it impact assembly polls?

Zee News Editor-in-Chief Sudhir Chaudhary on Thursday weighed in on these mass exits from the BJP and discussed the actual reasons behind the resignations, its impact on the coming assembly elections and most importantly the effect on the voters of Uttar Pradesh. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

‘Tum salamat raho qayamat tak…’: Punjab CM Charanjit Singh Channi`s wish for PM Modi amid security breach row

Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi told PM Modi during Covid-19 review meeting, "Tum salamat raho qayamat tak, aur khuda kare qayamat na ho." https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

265 police personnel in Maharashtra died from COVID-19 till date, over 2,000 under treatment

265 personnel in Maharashtra Police lost their lives to COVID-19 so far. The state police said that the highest number of deaths was recorded in Mumbai Police. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

British PM Boris Johnson bats for India-UK FTA, says deal will take ties to `next level`

The British PM said, his country has "world-class businesses and expertise we can rightly be proud of, from Scotch whisky distillers to financial services and cutting-edge renewable technology". https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Mamata Banerjee inaugurates Ganga Sagar Mela: Covid-19 checks in place, 3-4 lakh visitors expected

The mela is held annually at Gangasagar in West Bengal and it kicked off this year on Wednesday (January 12). Considered as the biggest fair in the eastern part of India, the mela sees lakhs of devotees and sadhus every year. Authorities said strict Covid-19 checks are in place. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

India calls on Houthi rebels to release its nationals from hijacked vessel off the coast of Yemen

Expressing "grave concern" at the hijacking of Rawabi vessel, Indian envoy to United Nations TS Tirumurti said, "We urge the Houthis to immediately release the crew members and the vessel". https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

UP Polls 2022: BJP core committee`s meeting lasts 14 hrs, Yogi Adityanath might contest from Ayodhya

The meeting saw discussions taking place on seat sharing with allies and the names of candidates of 172 seats were finalised. The final decision on Adityanath's constituency will be taken in the CEC meeting today, which PM Narendra Modi will also be a part of https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

PM Narendra Modi to chair meet with chief ministers on COVID-19 situation today

PM Modi will interact with the Chief Ministers of all states today via video conferencing on the COVID-19 situation. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Is COVID-19 wave curve flattening in Mumbai? Check details here

The country's financial capital on Tuesday recorded 11,647 new COVID-19 cases, a drop of 2,001 from the previous day. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Amid third wave scare, Delhi`s LNJP study says Omicron virus is mutating but...

In the research, it was discovered that 35 mutations included 3 non-significant mutations in the spike protein. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

2020 Delhi riots: Police opposes Umar Khalid`s bail, says `idea was to bring govt to knees, destabilize democracy`

Khalid, a former JNU student leader, has been booked under UAPA and is accused of being one of the "masterminds" of the Delhi riots which had left 53 people dead. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

PM Narendra Modi security breach: Supreme Court to pronounce order on probe panel today

An independent committee headed by a retired top court judge is likely to investigate the security lapse during Narendra Modi's visit to Punjab on January 5. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

UP Assembly polls: Amit Shah holds BJP Core Committee meeting amid resignations in the state unit

The Bharatiya Janata Party`s Core Committee meeting was held to discuss the poll strategy and to deliberate on the names of probable candidates for the Uttar Pradesh Assembly polls that will begin on February 10. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

National Youth Day 2022: Swami Vivekananda`s birth anniversary to be celebrated, PM Modi to take part

January 12 is celebrated in India as National Youth Day, to honour one of India's greatest philosopher's and spiritual leaders, Swami Vivekananda, and his legacy. To mark his birth anniversary today, PM Modi will inaugurate the 25th National Youth Festival in Puducherry via video conferencing https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

PM Modi to inaugurate 11 new medical colleges in Tamil Nadu today

These are being established at an estimated cost of about Rs 4,000 crore, of which, around Rs 2,145 crore has been provided by the Union government. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Contacts of COVID-19 patients don`t need to get tested unless...: ICMR in revised guidelines

The ICMR Advisory on Purposive Testing Strategy for COVID-19 in India also stated that individuals undertaking inter-state domestic travels do not need to get tested either. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

COVID-19 positive employees in Uttar Pradesh to get 7 day leave with no pay cut, announces CM Yogi Adityanath

The Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister also restricted the attendance of employees in government and private offices at 50 per cent. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Vaccine for Omicron! Pfizer`s new jab likely to be ready by March

Pfizer and partner BioNTech SE are working on both an Omicron-targeted vaccine variant as well as a shot that would include both the previous vaccine as well as vaccine targeted at the Omicron variant. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Congress-TMC alliance in Goa Assembly elections 2022? This is what Congress says

Senior Congress leader KC Venugopal has said that no talks regarding an alliance with TMC were held during his meeting with Rahul Gandhi. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

`Concerned` by Beijing’s attempt to intimidate its neighbors, says US ahead of India-China military talks

"We continue to closely monitor the situation, and we continue to support dialogue and peaceful resolution of these border disputes," the Joe Biden administration said. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Weather update: IMD predicts rainfall till January 14 in these states - check list

A list of states will receive isolated rainfall over the newxt 3-4 states while snowfall is expected in the hill states of north and northeast India https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

To promote Aatmanirbhar Bharat, Modi government to shelve multiple defence import projects

A high-level meeting of the Defence Ministry is likely to take place on Wednesday in which all the import projects under Buy (Global) category would be reviewed. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Delhi, Punjab to see dip in temperature; Uttar Pradesh, Bihar to receive more rain - Check IMD`s weather alert

The Met department has predicted scattered to fairly widespread rainfall over east Uttar Pradesh, east Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh till January 12. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Mansukh Mandaviya to chair COVID-19 review meet with health ministers of 5 states, 1 UT today

The meeting will be attended by the health ministers of Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Goa, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Two Al-Badar terrorists killed in encounter at South Kashmir`s Kulgam district

This was the 7th encounter of January 2022, and so far the forces have managed to kill as many as 13 terrorists. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Accelerate vaccine drive for adolescents in mission mode: PM Narendra Modi; top points of COVID-19 review meet

In the COVID-19 review meeting, PM Modi directed officials to ensure adequate health infrastructure at the district level and accelerate the vaccine drive for adolescents in mission mode. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

More curbs in Delhi due to massive spike in COVID-19 cases? DDMA to decide today

Delhi on Sunday clocked 22,751 fresh COVID-19 cases and 17 new fatalities. The positivity rate in the national capital has now increased to 23.53%. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Amid rising COVID-19 cases, India to begin administering `precaution dose` from today

An estimated 1.05 crore healthcare and 1.9 crore frontline workers, and 2.75 crore comorbid people in the 60 plus age group would be administered the precaution dose of COVID-19 vaccine. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Zomato delivery person dies after being hit by drunk Delhi cop`s car: Police

A delivery person died after a drunk police constable's car allegedly hit his bike in Delhi. The man, identified as Salil Tripathi, was the lone bread earner of his family, police said in a statement. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

PM Narendra Modi to review COVID-19 situation today amid alarming rise in new cases

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair a high-level meeting to review the developing COVID-19 situations in the country at 4: 30 pm on Sunday. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Rainfall, snow and hailstorm likely in these states today- Check IMD’s full prediction here

IMD said rains are likely in parts of the national capital, Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and other states. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Bulli Bai row: `Sulli Deals` App creator arrested by Delhi Police from Indore

Accused Aumkareshwar Thakur, who was also a member of Trad-Group, a Twitter page to troll Muslim women, was arrested from Indore. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

PM Narendra Modi, Rajnath Singh extend greetings on Guru Gobind Singh`s jayanti

"Greetings on the Parkash Purab of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji. His life and message give strength to millions of people. I will always cherish the fact that our Government got the opportunity to mark his 350th Parkash Utsav..," PM Modi tweeted. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Omicron driving COVID-19 third wave in India, new variant can be more lethal for children than Delta

A source said, however, the latest data suggests that all eastern states have also reported high numbers of Omicron cases. "So, going by that it can be said that the third wave of COVID-19 pandemic across all states is being driven by the fast-spreading and highly transmissible Omicron variant," the source said. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

P Jain vs P Jain again: Akhilesh Yadav to file FIR against BJP`s Amit Malviya for misleading tweet

Akhilesh Yadav said that his party’s legal cell will soon file an FIR against BJP’s IT department in-charge Amit Malviya for posting a misleading tweet to defame his party ahead of the assembly polls. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Assembly election 2022: Confident of Congress win in four states, no govt in Uttar Pradesh without us, says Randeep Surjewala

The Congres General Secretary said that the election schedule has been announced on Saturday but the results have been decided long ago. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Fatima Sheikh`s 191st Birthday: Google celebrates feminist icon`s birth anniversary with a special doodle

Fatima Sheikh is widely known to be India’s first Muslim woman teacher. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

India sees massive surge in COVID-19 cases with 1,59,632 new infections, Omicron tally reaches 3,623

An increase of 1,18,442 cases has been recorded in the active COVID-19 caseload in a span of 24 hours. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Railway Recruitment 2022: Various vacancies announced in South Eastern Railway, apply on rrcser.co.in

Interested and eligible candidates can apply online on the official site of RRC South Eastern Railway on rrcser.co.in. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

India-China likely to hold 14th round of corps commander-level talks on January 12

The 13th round of talks had taken place on October 10 last year and had ended in a stalemate. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Two siblings killed after being run over by train in Rajasthan while playing PUBG on railway track

"They were so engrossed in the game that they did not see the train coming," said Assistant Sub-Inspector of Sadar police station. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Mizoram shuts schools, colleges amid rising COVID-19 cases- Read new guidelines here

Classes at all colleges, institutes of higher education and universities will also be held online, the authorities said. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Night curfew timings revised in Gujarat; Schools, colleges shut till Jan 31- Check guidelines here

All political/social programs, weddings will have a maximum gathering of 400 people in open and that of 50 percent of space capacity in closed venues, according to the order. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Noida reports 721 new COVID-19 infections, active cases highest in UP

Gautam Buddh Nagar's tally of active coronavirus cases is followed by Ghaziabad, Lucknow and Meerut. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Weekend curfew in Delhi: Check what`s allowed and what`s not amid rising COVID-19 cases

Delhiites will stay put at their homes for two days as the 55-hour-long weekend curfew kicked in from 10 pm yesterday amid rising COVID-19 cases in the city. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Kanpur businessman death case: Murder charges against 6 UP cops as CBI files chargesheet

The policemen had allegedly barged into businessman Manish Gupta's hotel room on September 27 at Gorakhpur and had assaulted him, leading to his death. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Bulli Bai case: Mastermind`s intention was to get publicity, make own identity, says Delhi Police

Police officials also said that there is a possibility about Niraj Bishnoi's alleged involvement in the earlier 'Sulli Deals' case and that they are investigating the matter. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Goa Reports 971 New Cases of Covid-19, Positivity Rate Rises to 20%

After 971 new COVID-19 infections were recorded in the last 24 hours, the state's cumulative tally increased to 1,84,766. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Delhi Sees Over 15k Cases; Health Minister Jain Says No Need for Lockdown Yet

Delhi has logged 29 deaths due to the disease since it reported the first case of the new variant on December 5. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

`Bulli Bai` case `Mastermind`, an engineering student, arrested from Assam: Police

Delhi police today said that it has arrested the alleged mastermind of 'Bulli Bai' app case from Assam's Jorhat. The accused, a 21-year-old engineering student, has confessed to his act, police said in a statement. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Home Ministry Forms Committee to Probe Security Breach That Exposed PM Modi to 'Grave Security Risk'

PM Modi was in Punjab on Wednesday to dedicate projects worth Rs 42,000 crore to the people when protesting farmers forced his cavalcade to turn back. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

DNA Exclusive: Proofs that hint PM Narendra Modi`s security lapse was a `conspiracy`

Zee News Editor-in-Chief Sudhir Chaudhary on Thursday (January 6) presented 12 pieces of evidence that hint that there was a 'conspiracy' behind the “major security lapse” in PM Modi’s convoy. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Delhi HC Upholds Murder Charge for Death by Firing in Barat Procession

As per the complaint filed in the case, one bullet had hit the deceased on the right side of his chest as he watched the wedding procession from the rooftop. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Minor Landslide Hits New Track to Vaishno Devi Shrine; Helicopter Service Suspended

The landslide struck the new track at Panchi late in the afternoon amid heavy rains, prompting the authorities to suspend the battery car service. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Assam Rifles Jawan Killed, Another Injured in Bomb Attack

Superintendent of Police H Jogeshchandra told media that the improvised Explosive Device (IED) was found at a spot where jawans normally patrol near a reservoir of the Sangomsang Water Supply works. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Assam Logs First Omicron Case as Saudi Arabia Returnee Tests Positive

The 35-year-old man, who hails from Hojai district, was found infected with the Omicron variant, he said. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Delhi Cancels Driving Licence Tests amid Covid Surge, Deploys Officers on Buses to Avoid Overcrowding

The transport department order said the validity of existing learner licences will be extended in due course in public interest. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Bihar Reports 1,659 Cases, Highest Single Day Spike in 6 Months

The number of fresh cases is nearly twice as much as a day ago. Patna district is bearing the brunt of the Covid-19 pandemic now. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Odisha Tightens Covid-19 Guidelines as Cases Surge, 24 New Omicron Patients Detected

Night curfew will be extended by one hour in Odisha and physical classes in schools from Class 1 to 12 suspended. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Kerala Reports 49 Fresh Cases of Omicron, Tally Reaches 230

Of the 49 patients, seven came from highrisk countries while 32 reached the state from low-risk countries. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Maharashtra Authorities Fear Covid Cases Going Unreported Amid Surge in Demand for Home Tests

The authorities fear that a number of positive cases may go unreported as those testing positive would not inform the agencies. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

How Criminals Used a Kerala Woman's SIM Card for BJP Plot to Kills BJP Leader's Murder

Badusha had made a new SIM using the elderly's identification details with the alleged help of Sulfikkar S, a leader of SDPI. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Rains in Delhi, Maximum Temperature Drops to Season's Lowest 15.7 Degrees Celsius

A cloud cover pushed the minimum temperature up to 10.9 degrees Celsius, four notches more than normal. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

DNA Exclusive: Was lapse in PM Narendra Modi’s security in Punjab a conspiracy to kill him?

India witnessed an unprecedented lapse in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's security after his convoy was stuck on a flyover for 15-20 minutes in Punjab’s Ferozepur. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Noida, Ghaziabad shut schools, extend night curfew timings due to rising COVID-19 cases

Uttar Pradesh recorded 992 new coronavirus infections, of which, the highest cases were found in Ghaziabad and Gautam Buddh Nagar. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Alliance with BJP in national and Punjab`s interest, says Amarinder Singh ahead of 2022 Assembly polls

The former CM said that having known Prime Minister Modi for a long time, he had seen him concerned about Punjab and the Punjabis. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

PM Modi to visit Punjab today to lay foundation stone of various projects worth over Rs 42,750 crore

Around 10,000 security personnel have been deployed in the Ferozepur district ahead of the Prime Minister's visit. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Covid-19 Surges Three-fold in Bihar, Govt Brings Back Night Curfew, Other Curbs

According to a notification issued by the state's home ministry, the curfew hours will be from 10 PM to 5 AM and, along with other curbs, shall remain in force till January 21. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Covid-19 curbs: Uttar Pradesh shuts schools, extends night curfew by two hours - 10 points

While imposing more curbs to stem the spread of Covid-19, chief minister Yogi Adityanath said there is no need to panic https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Mumbai Upsurge Continues to Push Maha Covid-19 Tally; State Logs 18,466 New Cases

Maharashtra recorded 75 new cases of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus in the last 24 hours, taking the count of such cases to 653 so far. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Bengaluru: Schools shut for classes 1-9 and 11th, weekend curfew imposed for two weeks

Weekend curfew for two weeks from 10 PM on Friday to 5 AM on Monday. All essential services will continue. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Centre issues new guidelines for govt employees as COVID-19 cases spiral, check details

"As a precautionary measure, it has been decided to suspend the marking of biometric attendance in Aadhaar-based biometric attendance system in all ministries, departments of the government of India, including its attached and subordinate offices, with immediate effect till January 31, 2022," an order issued by the Department of Personnel said. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Is mixing and matching Covishield, Covaxin safe? Study provides BIG update

A total of 330 volunteers, who were not vaccinated and had no history of the COVID-19 infection, were selected and screened for SARS-CoV-2 antibodies for the study. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

CAT 2021 Results declared at iimcat.ac.in, engineering students shine as 9 candidates score 100 percentile

While four of the top scorers are from Maharashtra, two are from Uttar Pradesh and one each from Haryana, Telangana and West Bengal. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Telangana declares holidays for educational institutions from January 8 due to spike in COVID-19 cases

Telangana has, however, ruled out imposing lockdown or night curfew in the state. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

PM Narendra Modi to inaugurate multiple development projects in Manipur, Tripura today

During his visit to Tripura, Prime Minister will inaugurate the New Integrated Terminal Building of Maharaja Bir Bikram (MBB) Airport and launch key initiatives: Mukhyamantri Tripura Gram Samriddhi Yojana and Project Mission 100 of Vidyajyoti Schools. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J