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07 Jan 2021
Delhi High CourtPetition filed to remove Bachchan's voice from COVID-19 caller tune
A Public Interest Litigation or PIL has been filed in the Delhi High Court seeking the removal of the Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan's voice from the caller tune on precautions against the coronavirus.
07 Jan 2021
Bombay High CourtBombay High Court reserves order on plea by Sushant's sisters
The Bombay High Court on Thursday reserved its order on a plea filed by late actor Sushant Singh Rajput's sisters seeking to quash an FIR lodged by his former girlfriend and actor Rhea Chakraborty.
07 Jan 2021
JEE MainsIIT- Kharagpur to conduct JEE Advanced on July 3: Education Minister
Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' on Thursday announced that the Joint Entrance Exam (JEE) Advanced will be conducted on July 3, 2021.
07 Jan 2021
Arvind KejriwalExtend ban on UK flights till January-31: Kejriwal urges Centre
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday urged the Centre to extend the ban on flights between India and the UK till January 31 in view of the extremely serious COVID-19 situation in the UK.
07 Jan 2021
IndiaCOVID-19 vaccine transport to start soon; government readies plan
The central government has prepared a detailed draft for the transport of vaccines across India ahead of a nationwide roll-out.
07 Jan 2021
Narendra ModiCOVID-19 recoveries cross one crore mark: Health Ministry
India has leaped across a significant milestone in its fight against COVID-19 with cumulative recoveries crossing the one crore-mark, the Union Health Ministry said on Thursday.
07 Jan 2021
FashionFashion designer Satya Paul passes away
Ace fashion designer Satya Paul, known for giving the Indian saree a contemporary touch, passed away at the age of 79, his son Puneet Nanda confirmed.
07 Jan 2021
IndiaAhead of nationwide exercise, COVID-19 vaccine dry run in Haryana
A dry run of the COVID-19 vaccine roll-out was conducted in Haryana on Thursday, a day before the exercise will be conducted across India.
07 Jan 2021
LucknowCriminal killed in a shootout between rival factions in UP
A notorious criminal was killed and two others injured in a shootout between rival factions in the posh Gomti Nagar area of Lucknow on Wednesday night, police said.
07 Jan 2021
Madhya PradeshLaw against stone-pelters to have life term provision: MP CM
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Wednesday reiterated that a stringent law with a provision of life imprisonment will be enacted to curb the incidents of stone-pelting in the state.
07 Jan 2021
IndiaCoronavirus: India's tally reaches 10.39 million with 20K+ new cases
India on Wednesday reported over 20,000 fresh coronavirus infections, pushing the nationwide tally to 10.39 million cases.
06 Jan 2021
IndiaWithdraw order allowing 100% theater occupancy: Centre to Tamil Nadu
The central government on Wednesday asked the Tamil Nadu government to reverse an order allowing full occupancy in cinema halls.
06 Jan 2021
IndiaGaumutra medicinal, gold in milk: Syllabus for 'cow science exam'
The government is planning to conduct a nationwide voluntary online examination on cow science next month to "sensitize and educate" people about cows.
06 Jan 2021
OdishaToxic gas leak at SAIL's Rourkela plant kills four workers
At least four workers at the Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) in Odisha died due to a toxic gas leak, officials said on Wednesday.
06 Jan 2021
Sanjay RautED summons Sanjay Raut's wife again in money laundering case
The Enforcement Directorate issued fresh summons against Varsha Raut, wife of Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut, for a second round of questioning on January 11 in connection with the Rs. 4,300 crore PMC Bank money laundering case.
06 Jan 2021
Supreme Court Of IndiaSupreme Court to examine new laws on interfaith marriage
The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to examine controversial new laws of Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand regulating religious conversions due to inter-faith marriages.
06 Jan 2021
Supreme Court Of IndiaSituation on ground still same: SC on farmers' protest
The Supreme Court on Wednesday expressed concern over the farmers' protest, two days after the protesters and Centre sat on the negotiation table for the seventh time.
06 Jan 2021
Madhya PradeshBird flu outbreak in India: All you need to know
In recent days, lakhs of birds have died across India as at least four states have confirmed bird flu outbreaks.
06 Jan 2021
IndiaGetting crowd will be irresponsible: Tharoor suggests canceling R-Day festivities
Congress leader and Member of Parliament Shashi Tharoor has suggested canceling the Republic Day festivities saying getting crowds to cheer the parade, as usual, would be irresponsible, after the UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson canceled his India visit due to the coronavirus situation in the UK.
06 Jan 2021
Jammu And KashmirFlights suspended, highway closed as snowfall continues in Kashmir Valley
Kashmir remained cut off from the rest of the country for the fourth consecutive day on Wednesday as the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway and the Mughal Road remained closed, while air traffic was suspended due to heavy snowfall.
06 Jan 2021
Narendra ModiNirav Modi's sister, brother-in-law turn approvers, will testify against him
Fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi's younger sister and brother-in-law have turned approvers in the Punjab National Bank (PNB) scam case and will now testify against him after a special court in Mumbai accepted their request seeking a pardon on Monday.
06 Jan 2021
BollywoodMP court denies bail to comedian Munawar Faruqui
An Additional District and Sessions court in Madhya Pradesh has denied bail to comedian Munawar Faruqui and another accused who were booked for passing "indecent" remarks against Hindu deities.
06 Jan 2021
GoaAguada jail to be revamped as tourist spot by March
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has said that the renovation of the historic jail at Aguada, which no longer houses prisoners and is being developed as a tourist spot, will be completed by March this year following which it be will be opened for visitors.
06 Jan 2021
Indian GovernmentMentally challenged man returns home from Pakistan 11 years after
Punvasi Lal walked into his home in Uttar Pradesh's Mirzapur on Tuesday, eleven years after he slipped into the Pakistani territory.
06 Jan 2021
RajasthanMonitor national parks, wetlands where birds flock: Gehlot to officials
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Tuesday instructed officials to maintain special vigil in view of the death of crows and other birds due to avian influenza.
06 Jan 2021
OdishaOdisha Chief Minister inaugurates Fire Park, AgnishamaSeva portal
Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday inaugurated a Fire Park and launched a dynamic online portal, AgnishamaSeva of Odisha Fire Service.
06 Jan 2021
Tihar JailUP horror: Woman gang-raped, rod inserted in private parts; dies
In a horrific incident that revives memories of the Nirbhaya incident, a middle-aged woman was gang-raped and brutally assaulted in the Badaun district of Uttar Pradesh.
06 Jan 2021
IndiaHow will coronavirus vaccine reach Indians? Centre outlines plan
As India faces a mammoth challenge of administering the coronavirus vaccine to 1.3 billion people, the Centre on Tuesday explained how the drive will be conducted.
06 Jan 2021
IndiaCoronavirus: India's tally crosses 10.37M; death toll reaches 1.5 lakh
India on Tuesday reported nearly 18,000 fresh coronavirus infections, pushing the nationwide tally to 10.37 million cases. The recovery rate stood at 96.3%.
05 Jan 2021
Lok SabhaUnion Budget 2021-2022 to be presented on February 1: Report
The Union Budget for the fiscal year 2021-22 will be presented on February 1, sources were quoted as saying by PTI on Tuesday.
05 Jan 2021
Saudi ArabiaArrangements being made to vaccinate Haj pilgrims: Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi
Union Minister for Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Tuesday said arrangements are being made to administer coronavirus vaccines to those going from India for the Haj pilgrimage.
05 Jan 2021
Union Health MinistrySleeves up! Coronavirus vaccination drive could begin on January 13
The first dose of the coronavirus vaccine in India will most likely be administered on January 13, a statement from a top official of the Union Health Ministry indicated on Tuesday.
05 Jan 2021
GujaratGujarat: Sabarmati Ashram reopens for visitors after nine months
The historic Sabarmati Ashram, on Monday, reopened its doors for visitors, with social distancing and other COVID-19 protocols in place, after remaining closed for over nine months due to the coronavirus outbreak.
05 Jan 2021
Serum Institute of IndiaSII, Bharat Biotech ensure 'smooth roll out' of vaccines globally
The Serum Institute of India (SII) and Bharat Biotech have taken a joint pledge to ensure global access of the COVID-19 vaccines developed by them.
05 Jan 2021
SrinagarTransportation links with Kashmir Valley cut off for second day
Kashmir was cut off from the rest of the country for the second consecutive day on Tuesday as the arterial Jammu-Srinagar National Highway and Mughal Road remained closed, while air traffic was suspended due to snowfall across the Valley.
05 Jan 2021
Uttar PradeshContractor arrested in Ghaziabad crematorium roof collapse incident
The contractor wanted in connection with a crematorium roof collapse incident that claimed 24 lives and injured 17 in Muradnagar, Uttar Pradesh, was arrested from a village near the border of Meerut and Muzaffarnagar, police said on Tuesday.
05 Jan 2021
India20 more people contract new coronavirus strain, tally reaches 58
On Tuesday, the Union Health Ministry said that 20 more people have tested positive for the new strain of coronavirus that was detected in the United Kingdom. With this, the tally has swelled to 58.
05 Jan 2021
Supreme Court Of IndiaCentre's ambitious Central Vista Project gets Supreme Court nod
The Supreme Court on Tuesday gave the green signal to the Central Vista Project, one of the most ambitious projects of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's regime, which seeks to refurbish government buildings in central Delhi and construct a new Parliament complex.
05 Jan 2021
Madhya PradeshBird flu outbreak detected in Himachal, Kerala, Rajasthan, MP
Even as the country is reeling under the coronavirus pandemic, another health crisis has started troubling states. Five states have so far confirmed the outbreak of avian influenza or bird flu.
05 Jan 2021
IndiaCoronavirus: India's tally crosses 10.35 million with 16K+ new cases
India on Monday reported over 16,000 fresh coronavirus infections, bringing the nationwide tally past 10.35 million cases. The recovery rate stood at 96.3%.
