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08 Apr 2021
MaharashtraCentre increases vaccine doses to Maharashtra; 'not enough,' says state
Even as the central government increased the number of vaccine doses to Maharashtra, state Health Minister Rajesh Tope on Thursday complained that the same was not enough.
08 Apr 2021
Supreme Court Of IndiaSC dismisses Maharashtra government, Anil Deshmukh's plea against CBI probe
The Supreme Court on Thursday backed a Central Bureau of Investigation's (CBI) probe against former Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh.
08 Apr 2021
MaoistsKidnapped CoBRA commando Rakeshwar Singh Manhas released by Naxals: Report
A CoBRA (Commando Battalion for Resolute Action) commando, who was kidnapped by Naxals in Chhattisgarh last weekend, has reportedly been released.
08 Apr 2021
BiharBihar police arrests six in Madhubani "massacre" case
Bihar police has arrested six people from near the Indo-Nepal border in Madhubani in connection with killing of five persons last month, an incident dubbed as a "caste-war" by the media, and a "massacre" by opposition.
08 Apr 2021
UttarakhandUttarakhand: COVID-19 infiltrates leading educational institutions
The second wave of coronavirus is fast spreading to leading educational institutions in Uttarakhand with 56 cases detected at the Central Academy for State Forest Service (CASFS), The Doon School, and IIT-Roorkee.
08 Apr 2021
RajasthanRajasthan alleges ventilators received from Centre under PM-CARES are 'faulty'
The government of Rajasthan has written to the central government after receiving complaints from several districts about "faulty" ventilators that it received under the PM CARES fund, The Indian Express reported today.
08 Apr 2021
Madhya PradeshCoronavirus: Madhya Pradesh orders 60-hour lockdown in urban areas
The Madhya Pradesh government on Thursday ordered a 60-hour lockdown in all urban areas.
08 Apr 2021
GujaratLockdown fear: Migrants leaving Gujarat amid COVID-19 surge
Fearing another lockdown in the wake of a sudden spike in COVID-19 cases in Gujarat, migrant workers and their families have started leaving Surat and Ahmedabad, two of the state's most severely affected cities.
08 Apr 2021
MumbaiSuspended cop Waze taken to Mumbai hospital for check-up
The National Investigation Agency on Thursday took suspended police officer Sachin Waze to the government-run JJ Hospital in Mumbai for a medical check-up, an official said.
08 Apr 2021
Madhya Pradesh60-hour weekend lockdown in all MP cities: CM Chouhan
A lockdown will be enforced in all Madhya Pradesh cities from 6 pm on Friday to 6 am on Monday to check the spread of COVID-19, Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said on Thursday.
08 Apr 2021
Uttar PradeshStarting today, night curfew in Noida from 10 pm-5 am
Amid a surge in coronavirus infections in several parts of India, a night curfew has been ordered in Noida, Uttar Pradesh.
08 Apr 2021
UttarakhandTry artificial rain to douse wildfires: HC to Uttarakhand government
The Uttarakhand High Court has asked the state government to find out the possibility of using artificial rain to douse forest fires raging in various parts of the state.
08 Apr 2021
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)COVID-19: Students of classes 10, 12 want board exams canceled
Amid a surge in COVID-19 cases, over one lakh students of Classes 10 and 12 have signed petitions urging the government to either cancel board exams scheduled to be held in May or conduct them in online mode.
08 Apr 2021
MaharashtraMaharashtra: Traders threaten to protest against COVID-19 curbs
Traders in Aurangabad District of Maharashtra have threatened to protest against restrictions imposed by the Maharashtra government to curb the spread of COVID-19.
08 Apr 2021
IndiaDelhi flags vaccine shortage, says stocks to last 3-4 days
After Maharashtra, the National Capital - New Delhi - is also facing a COVID-19 vaccine shortage.
08 Apr 2021
RajasthanRajasthan: Policeman jumps into river, saves man from drowning
A 37-year-old driver working for the Rajasthan Police risked his life by diving into the Chambal river in Kota, Rajasthan from a bridge nearly 10 feet above the water and rescuing a man drowning in the marsh, officials said.
08 Apr 2021
IndiaMaharashtra: Hundreds of COVID-19 vaccination centers shut in Pune, Satara
COVID-19 vaccination drive took an unexpected turn in Maharashtra as centers were shut down in several areas of the state including Pune, Satara, and Panvel, reportedly due to lack of vaccine stocks.
08 Apr 2021
Yogi AdityanathCOVID-19 surge continues in UP; night curfew in Lucknow, Kanpur
Uttar Pradesh reported 40 coronavirus fatalities, the highest in recent weeks, and 6,023 new cases on Wednesday, pushing the toll to 8,964 and the tally to 6,45,930.
08 Apr 2021
India14-year-old boy apprehended for rape of two-year-old girl in Ghaziabad
A 14-year-old boy with speech impairment was apprehended from Loni in Ghaziabad for allegedly raping a two-year-old girl, police said.
08 Apr 2021
India'Salaried people can't be martyrs,' says writer after Naxal attack
Sikha Sarma, a 48-year-old Guwahati-based writer was arrested on Tuesday on various charges including sedition over her Facebook post on Indian security forces after 22 personnel got martyred in a Maoist attack in Chhattisgarh last weekend.
08 Apr 2021
Narendra ModiPM Modi gets second dose of coronavirus vaccine
On Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi received the second dose of coronavirus vaccine, over a month after he took the first shot.
08 Apr 2021
MaharashtraCoronavirus: India reports biggest single-day spike with 1.26L new cases
India on Wednesday reported more than 1.26 lakh fresh coronavirus infections, marking the biggest single-day spike since the pandemic began. The nationwide tally climbed past 12.9 million cases.
07 Apr 2021
KarnatakaKarnataka: Section 144(1) imposed in Bengaluru as COVID-19 cases rise
The Bengaluru Police on Wednesday imposed Section 144(1) of CrPC (Code of Criminal Procedure) amid a surge in COVID-19 cases in the city.
08 Apr 2021
Uttar PradeshMukhtar Ansari denied basic necessities in Banda jail, alleges brother
Inhuman treatment was meted out to Mukhtar Ansari as he was transferred to Uttar Pradesh's Banda jail from Punjab last night, his brother alleged on Wednesday.
07 Apr 2021
PunjabAmid COVID-19 spike, Punjab orders night curfew, bans political gatherings
The Punjab government on Wednesday introduced fresh curbs to limit the spread of COVID-19 in the state.
07 Apr 2021
VaccineCentre allows COVID-19 vaccinations at workplaces; check guidelines here
The central government on Wednesday allowed COVID-19 vaccinations at workplaces with 100 eligible and willing beneficiaries.
07 Apr 2021
GujaratGujarat: Night curfew in 20 cities from today
Amid the sharp rise in coronavirus positive cases, the Gujarat government on Tuesday announced a curfew from 8 pm to 6 am in 20 cities, which will come into force from Wednesday, till April 30.
07 Apr 2021
DwarkaDelhi woman mows down elderly couple; says she was distracted
A Delhi woman on Sunday mowed down an elderly couple in the Dwarka region of the national capital, the police said on Tuesday.
07 Apr 2021
IndiaTop doctor says COVID-19 situation in Mumbai is 'grim'
The coronavirus situation at the ground level in Mumbai is grim, a top doctor at the KEM Hospital, one of the city's largest medical facilities, has warned.
07 Apr 2021
IndiaMaharashtra: Eight bodies of COVID-19 victims cremated on one pyre
Eight bodies of COVID-19 victims were cremated on one pyre due to a shortage of space at a makeshift crematorium in Maharashtra's Beed district, a civic official said on Wednesday.
07 Apr 2021
ChhattisgarhMP suspends bus operations with Chhattisgarh till April 15
The Madhya Pradesh Government on Wednesday suspended bus operations with Chhattisgarh till April 15 in the wake of a rise in COVID-19 cases in the neighboring state.
07 Apr 2021
VaccineCentre to collect data on those testing COVID-positive after vaccination
The central government will now collect data on those testing positive for COVID-19 after getting vaccinated for the viral disease.
07 Apr 2021
AmritsarPakistani smuggler shot dead along border in Amritsar
A Pakistani smuggler who crossed over to India with around 22 kgs of heroin was shot dead along the International Border (IB) in Amritsar in a joint operation of the Punjab police and the BSF, officials said.
07 Apr 2021
MaharashtraMaharashtra COVID-19 vaccine stocks to last 3 days: Health Minister
Maharashtra, India's worst-hit state in the COVID-19 outbreak, is fast running out of its vaccine stocks, state Health Minister Rajesh Tope said on Wednesday.
07 Apr 2021
IndiaChhattisgarh: Maoists release picture of the commando in their custody
The Communist Party of India (Maoist) today released a picture of a commando from the CoBRA (Commando Battalion for Resolute Action) unit, confirming that he is in their custody.
07 Apr 2021
Delhi High CourtMask compulsory even if driving alone, rules Delhi High Court
Wearing a face mask during the COVID-19 pandemic is compulsory even when a person is driving alone in a car, the Delhi High Court ruled on Wednesday, terming cars a "public place."
07 Apr 2021
Narendra ModiOn World Health Day, PM urges people to fight COVID-19
On the occasion of World Health Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday urged people to focus on fighting COVID-19 by taking all precautions, including wearing a mask, regularly washing hands, and following other protocols.
07 Apr 2021
SuicideRohtak teacher dies by suicide in support of protesting farmers
A teacher died by suicide in Rohtak, Haryana by consuming poison on Tuesday in support of the farmers protesting against the farm laws, police said.
07 Apr 2021
Ashok GehlotFinalize integrated COVID-19 control SOP for states, Gehlot urges PM
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and urged him to finalize an integrated standard operating procedure (SOP) for COVID-19 control to ensure better coordination among states, an official release said on Tuesday.
07 Apr 2021
IndiaMan, whose mask slipped, beaten severely by cops in MP
A shocking incident has come to the fore where a 35-year-old man was severely beaten up by two policemen in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, allegedly for not wearing a face mask properly.
