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18 Dec 2020
IndiaYoga recognized as competitive sport by government
The government has recognized yoga as a competitive sport, setting the stage for the inclusion of the ancient art in tournaments held across India.
18 Dec 2020
IndiaPrivate security guards to play big role in vaccination drive
The 90 lakh private security guards in the country will have a big role to play in the distribution of the coronavirus vaccine, Union minister G Kishan Reddy said on Thursday, as the government plans to roll out a massive vaccination drive across India.
18 Dec 2020
Himachal PradeshDelhi braces for biting cold wave; IMD issues orange alert
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert in Delhi as biting cold waves gripped the national capital.
18 Dec 2020
Narendra ModiAgriculture Minister writes letter to farmers, PM urges to read
On Thursday, Agriculture Minister Narendra Tomar wrote an eight-page-long letter to farmers, in a bid to address their concerns associated with three farm laws.
18 Dec 2020
IndiaCoronavirus: India's tally nears 99.8 lakh with 27K+ new cases
India on Thursday reported over 27,000 fresh coronavirus infections pushing the nationwide tally to 99.78 lakh cases.
18 Dec 2020
IndiaSinger, who robbed purses of women in malls, arrested
A Bengaluru-based orchestra singer has been arrested for robbing women at malls and beauty parlors multiple times.
17 Dec 2020
Supreme Court Of IndiaArvind Kejriwal tears copies of farm laws in Delhi Assembly
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday tore copies of the contentious farm laws in a special Assembly session.
17 Dec 2020
West BengalTiger census begins in Sundarbans
The tiger census through camera trapping method has started in West Bengal's Sundarbans, which, according to the last estimate, was home to 96 big cats, an official said.
17 Dec 2020
Supreme Court Of IndiaFarmers can protest but Delhi can't be blocked: SC
For the second straight day, the Supreme Court spoke on the massive agitation saying that the aggrieved farmers have a right to protest but they cannot block Delhi.
17 Dec 2020
Sri LankaIndia's neighbors train experts for clinical trials of COVID-19 vaccine
India's friendly neighboring nations trained over 100 experts to strengthen capacities in their countries for facilitating phase-3 clinical trials of the Indian COVID-19 vaccine, a senior official of the Department of Biotechnology said.
17 Dec 2020
IndiaIndia may have to spend $1.8 billion on coronavirus vaccine
India, which is the second worst-hit nation in the world, may need to spend $1.4 billion to $1.8 billion in the first phase of the coronavirus vaccination program, a Reuters report said.
17 Dec 2020
HaryanaAghast at farmers' plight, Sikh preacher shoots self near Singhu
A Sikh preacher from Haryana identified as Baba Ram Singh shot himself near the Singhu border, the epicenter of farmers' agitation, on Wednesday, allegedly because he was hurt by the treatment meted out to the protesters.
17 Dec 2020
MaharashtraCoronavirus: India's tally reaches 99.5 lakh with 28K+ new cases
India on Wednesday reported over 28,000 fresh coronavirus infections, pushing the nationwide tally to 99.5 lakh cases.
16 Dec 2020
Ravi Shankar PrasadAmid row with China, India may blacklist some telecom vendors
The central government on Wednesday said that it will prepare a list of trusted and non-trusted sources of telecom vendors in the name of national security.
16 Dec 2020
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)JEE-Main to be held four times in 2021; details here
The Joint Entrance Exam (JEE) Main will be held four times next year, in February, March, April, and May, Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' said on Wednesday.
16 Dec 2020
IndiaIndia slips on Human Development Index, takes the 131st rank
In a worrying piece of news, India slipped on the Human Development Index (HDI), taking the 131st position this year, as compared to the 129th place a year ago.
16 Dec 2020
Supreme Court Of IndiaCentre's talks bound to fail: Supreme Court on farmers' protest
The Supreme Court on Wednesday spoke on the farmers' agitation for the first time, noting that Centre's negotiations don't work, also predicting that they are bound to fail in the future.
16 Dec 2020
Yogi AdityanathUP: Bus collides with gas tanker in Sambhal, eight killed
In a tragic development, eight people have died and 21 sustained injuries on Wednesday morning when an Uttar Pradesh Roadways bus collided with a gas tanker in Sambhal amid reduced visibility due to fog, police said.
16 Dec 2020
UberSC says Ola and Uber not acting as a cartel
On Tuesday, the Supreme Court refused to meddle with orders passed by the Competition Commission of India (CCI) and the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLAT), in connection to cab aggregators Ola and Uber.
16 Dec 2020
IndiaIndia, UK pledge to fast track trade agreement talks
On Tuesday, India and United Kingdom promised to fast track dialogue on a free trade agreement, a development that would have a deep impact on the relationship between both countries.
16 Dec 2020
Supreme Court Of IndiaFarmers say will "make" government repeal laws, road blockade planned
Toughening their stand, farmers' leaders on Tuesday declared that they will make the Centre, led by Bharatiya Janata Party, repeal three agricultural reforms.
16 Dec 2020
MaharashtraCoronavirus: India's tally reaches 99.3 lakh with 26K+ new cases
India on Tuesday reported over 26,000 fresh coronavirus infections, the third consecutive day that single-day infections remained under 30,000.
15 Dec 2020
Narendra ModiModi says Opposition misleading farmers; alleges conspiracy to confuse them
As the farmers' protest at Delhi's borders entered its 20th day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterated his government's claim that the protesters are being misled by the Opposition.
15 Dec 2020
Narendra ModiJayalalithaa's legacy continues: Amma mini clinics inaugurated in Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami on Monday inaugurated the Amma Mini Clinic Scheme, under which 2,000 mini clinics will be opened across the Southern state.
15 Dec 2020
IndiaGurugram: First-ever training for administering coronavirus vaccine begins
While India is yet to approve any coronavirus vaccine, healthcare workers are being trained to administer doses to people.
15 Dec 2020
Republic DayBoris Johnson accepts India's invite to be R-Day chief guest
United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson has accepted India's invitation to be the chief guest at the Republic Day celebrations in January next year.
15 Dec 2020
IndiaIndia recorded 22K coronavirus cases yesterday, lowest since July
In an upbeat piece of news, India on Monday logged just a little over 22,000 COVID-19 cases — the nation's lowest single-day rise since July 4.
15 Dec 2020
BiharMan loses bet, lets friends rape wife, pours acid later
In what qualifies as a horrifying incident, a man in Bihar allowed his friends to rape his wife after he lost a gambling bet. The victim, used as an object by her husband, later went through another ordeal as he poured acid on her, in a bid to "purify her," reports IANS.
15 Dec 2020
Bombay High CourtSena leader files breach of privilege notice against Kangana
Shiv Sena leader Pratap Sarnaik has filed a Breach of Special Privileges notice against actor Kangana Ranaut over her tweet.
14 Dec 2020
All India Institute Of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)Delhi: AIIMS nurses strike indefinitely over salary payments
Nurses and paramedic staff at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Delhi on Monday decided to go on an indefinite strike over the payment of salaries.
14 Dec 2020
Madhya PradeshMalnutrition on the rise in key states, finds government survey
The government recently released the first set of findings of the latest fifth round of the National Family Health Survey (NFHS).
14 Dec 2020
Times of IndiaIIT-Madras locked down after 66 students test coronavirus positive
Indian Institute of Technology, Madras was put under temporary lockdown after 71 people, including 66 students, tested positive for coronavirus in the last two weeks.
14 Dec 2020
Narendra ModiIRCTC sent two crore emails highlighting PM's relationship with Sikhs
Between December 8 and December 12, Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) sent out two crore emails to its customers highlighting Prime Minister Narendra Modi's relationship with the Sikh community.
14 Dec 2020
Arvind KejriwalFarmers go on hunger strike, agitation against agricultural laws intensifies
The farmers' agitation against the three controversial agricultural laws is set to intensify today, as heads of all farmers' unions began a hunger strike at 8 am. The strike will end at 5 pm.
14 Dec 2020
IndiaCoronavirus: India's tally reaches 98.8 lakh with 27K+ new cases
India on Sunday reported over 27,000 fresh coronavirus infections, pushing the nationwide tally to 98.8 lakh cases.
13 Dec 2020
GujaratCan INS Viraat be rescued before its end?
After completing the last leg of its journey in September this year, Indian Navy aircraft carrier INS Viraat awaits being stripped apart for scrap.
13 Dec 2020
All India Institute Of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)How Delhi plans to carry out COVID-19 vaccinations
Ahead of the licensing of a COVID-19 vaccine, the Delhi government has been working on a plan to conduct vaccinations.
13 Dec 2020
MumbaiTRP scam: Mumbai Police arrests Republic TV CEO Vikas Khanchandani
The Mumbai Police on Sunday arrested Republic TV CEO Vikas Khanchandani in connection with a scam about the manipulation of TRPs (Television Rating Points).
13 Dec 2020
JaipurFarmers to block Delhi-Jaipur highway today to escalate protests
Thousands of Farmers have planned to stage a tractor rally on Sunday blocking the Delhi-Jaipur highway in protest against the central government's new agricultural laws.
13 Dec 2020
IndiaCoronavirus: India's tally reaches 98.5 lakh with 30K+ new cases
India on Saturday reported 30,000 fresh coronavirus infections, pushing the total number of cases past 98.5 lakh.
