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COVID-19: Further Containment Measures After Consulting Experts, Says K'taka CM
The Karnataka government on Friday had announced certain preventive measures that included compulsory two-dose vaccination for entering malls, cinema halls or theatres, and for parents of school or college going students.
Shashi Tharoor Refuses to Host Sansad TV Show Until Suspension of 12 RS MPs is Revoked
His statement comes a day after Shiv Sena MP Priyanka Chaturvedi, who is among the 12 suspended Rajya Sabha MPs, said she has stepped down as the anchor of the Sansad TV's show 'Meri Kahaani'.
Tension Escalates in Nagaland as Protestors Torch Vehicles, Vandalise Properties: 10 Key Updates
Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio, who was in Delhi, is on way back and is likely to hold a cabinet meeting.
Uttar Pradesh Polls: Samajwadi Party Finds New Icon in 'Missile Man' APJ Abdul Kalam
Abu Asim Azmi said it was the idea of party chief Akhilesh Yadav to include Kalam’s photo along with those of other eminent personalities.
EXPLAINED: Why Experts Say We Need To Keep Calm And Inoculate On Amid Rise Of Omicron
Amid the spread of Omicron, experts say more data is needed to gauge its impact on the pandemic's trajectory while stressing on the need to expand vaccine cover
Mamata Banerjee Thinking of Alliance Without Congress, Says Shiv Sena
Sanjay Raut also claimed Mamata Banerjee having said that her party TMC will not test political waters Maharashtra.
Puducherry Makes Jab Compulsory as Omicron Triggers Alert. Should Rest of India Now Follow Suit? | EXPLAINED
Covid vaccinations are already a requirement for public life in many parts of the world, meanwhile, in Tamil Nadu's Madurai unvaccinated people would not be allowed to enter malls, shopping complexes, and other public places from next week.
Bail Of Main Accused In NEET Solver Case Rejected
A court here on Saturday rejected the bail application of medical student and main accused in the NEET solver gang case Osama Shahid. Solvers are those who impersonate the actual candidate and take an entrance test, in this case it being the National El...
Mamata Banerjee Likely to Visit Kathmandu Next Week for Nepal Congress Convention
Banerjee has accepted the invitation to be present at the Nepali Congress' 14th National Convention scheduled to be held from December 10 to 12 in Kathmandu.
Solar Eclipse 2021 LIVE Updates: Watch Live Streaming, Timings, Impact on Zodiac Signs and Photos from Around the World
According to astrologers, as we witness a solar eclipse on Shani Amavasya, one should make offerings both to Shani Dev and God Surya.
Amid Omicron Scare, Authorities in India Worry for 'Missing' Passengers from High-risk Countries
A Chandigarh woman who returned from South Africa broke home quarantine and went to a five-star hotel, prompting authorities to order strict action.
SHO in Rajasthan Suspended for Refusing to Register Gangrape Case
A 19-year-old woman was allegedly abducted and gangraped by two men when she was was on her way to college on November 29.
Double Vaccinate Against Covid First, Experts Say Amid Calls for Booster Shots
In advocating putting boosters on the back-burner for the moment, the experts' opinion runs counter to the Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Sequencing Consortium (INSACOG) that has recommended a booster dose for those above 40 years in high-risk and high-exposu...
Fortnight Left to Go for Kolkata Civic Polls, BJP Refrains from Projecting Mayoral Face
West Bengal BJP said this is a strategy, since the party had also contested the assembly polls without projecting a chief ministerial candidate.
Fortunate that Before Covid Hit, BJP Govt Came to Power, Brought Stability in India: Amit Shah
On the newly-emerged Omicron variant, Amit Shah said officials were keeping a vigil watch on the mutant and related developments.
To Assess Omicron Spread, INSACOG to Increase Random Sample Collection; Focus on Areas With Cases
The INSACOG has been waiting for the results of ‘virus isolation’ – a very specific method for learning the characteristics of the virus.