India
Night Curfew Imposed in Himachal Pradesh Amid Rising Covid Cases
The decisions were taken at a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur.
Uttarakhand High Court Asks EC to Consider Virtual Election Rallies Amid Rising Covid Cases
The petitioners noted that political parties were flouting basic Covid protocols during rallies and it was necessary to delay the elections considering the health of citizens.
'Apne CM Ko Thanks Bolna, Main Zinda Laut Paaya': PM Tells Airport Officials After Security Lapse in Punjab
PM Modi was stuck on a flyover for nearly 20 minutes after the road was blocked by some protesters, the Ministry of Home Affairs said.
'Will Not Look at Lockdown Unless...' On Mumbai's Rising Cases, BMC Commissioner's Assurance
Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope said that augmented restrictions will be brought in to control the spread of Covid-19 cases.
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.
DCW Chief Writes to Naidu Seeking Reconstitution of Panel Reviewing Marriage Bill
In the letter, the DCW chief expressed concerns upon the fact that only one woman parliamentarian was included in the 31-member parliamentary standing committee.
News18 Evening Digest: New Covid-19 Variant B.1.640.2 or IHU Has 46 Mutations & Other Top Stori
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Bulli Bai App: Arrested Engineering Student Grilled for 13 Hours; Woman Detained from Uttarakhand
Mumbai Police in its ongoing investigation into the Bulli Bai app on which photos of hundreds of Muslim women were listed for ‘auction’, had received information about three Twitter handles.
Third Wave Has Begun in K'taka, Special Measures Needed to Curb Covid Cases: Health Min
Stating that the third wave of COVID-19 has set in, Sudhakar predicted that the state capital will be an epicentre of the latest outbreak.
80 Doctors, Students at Patiala Medical College Test Positive for Covid-19
Patiala reported 143 fresh coronavirus cases, accounting for 34 per cent of the 419 cases in Punjab, with a positivity rate of 23.95 per cent, on Monday.
NEET PG Counselling Hearing Tomorrow, SC May Take Final Call on EWS Quota
NEET PG counselling EWS hearing tomorrow. Once a final decision is arrived at not only NEET PG but NEET UG counselling will also begin.
Bulli Bai' App Row: Engineering Student Detained from Bengaluru
Police has filed a FIR report against unknown persons following complaints that photographs of Muslim women were uploaded for auction' on the app hosted by GitHub platform.
Arvind Kejriwal Tests Positive for Covid, BJP Slams 'Super Spreader' CM for Holding Mega Rallies
The chief minister has addressed massive rallies to campaign for polls in Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and Uttarakhand in the past three days.
UN WFP Ties Up With Bengaluru NGO to Fight Malnutrition, Hunger in India
WFP India country director Bishow Parajuli said India’s excellent track record of school feeding programmes and various associated initiatives can be of interest to other countries.
Centre Allows Work from Home for 50% of Its Staff Below Under Secretary-level
Persons with disabilities and pregnant women employees have been exempted from attending the offices
West Bengal Asks All Hospitals to Ramp Up Health Infrastructure to Tackle ‘Emergency Covid’ Situation
More Covid-19 wards are set up and they are ready with a critical care team to handle hospitalisation cases.