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31 Oct 2021

Narendra Modi

COVID-19: India reports 12K+ new cases, 446 more deaths

India on Sunday reported over 12,000 new COVID-19 cases with an active caseload of 1.59 lakh, the lowest in 247 days.

31 Oct 2021

Narendra Modi

PM Modi at G20 Summit: All you need to know

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is currently on a two-day visit to Rome to attend the G20 Summit, which aims to discuss the issues of climate change, COVID-19, and economic recovery.

30 Oct 2021

West Bengal

Centre's warning to Assam, West Bengal as COVID-19 cases rise

The central government has issued a warning to the governments of Assam and West Bengal keeping in view rising COVID-19 cases and weekly positivity rates and decreasing testing numbers there.

30 Oct 2021

Narendra Modi

PM invites Pope Francis to India during meet in Vatican

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday met Pope Francis in Vatican City and invited him to visit India.

30 Oct 2021

Delhi

Firecracker ban: What are the rules in different states?

The festive season is here and so is the annual debate about the use of firecrackers around this time.

30 Oct 2021

West Bengal

3 Lok Sabha, 29 Assembly by-polls today

By-polls to three Lok Sabha and 29 Assembly seats across 14 states and union territories began at 7 am on Saturday.

29 Oct 2021

Haryana

500 cops to guard namaz spots in Gurugram after threats

Nearly 500 police personnel will be deployed at five spots in Gurugram where Muslims offer namaz (prayers) on Friday.

COVID-19 guidelines extended till November 30. What's allowed, what's not?

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Thursday extended the current guidelines regarding the COVID-19 pandemic until November 30.

28 Oct 2021

Kerala

India's COVID-19 deaths rise by 733 as Kerala clears backlog

India on Thursday reported a sharp rise in COVID-19 deaths as Kerala reconciled past data on fatalities.

28 Oct 2021

Karnataka

Karnataka school shut after 33 students test positive for COVID-19

As many as 33 students of a boarding school in Karnataka have tested positive for the coronavirus.

28 Oct 2021

Jammu And Kashmir

J&K students to face sedition charges for celebrating Pakistan's win

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said those who celebrated Pakistan's victory over India in a T20 World Cup match will be charged with sedition.

28 Oct 2021

Delhi

90% in Delhi have COVID-19 antibodies. What does it mean?

The results of the sixth serological survey conducted in Delhi reveal that more than 90% people in the national capital have developed antibodies against the coronavirus.

28 Oct 2021

Mumbai

Kiran Gosavi, witness in Aryan Khan case, detained in Pune

The Pune Police have detained Kiran Gosavi, a private detective cited as an independent witness by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) in the drugs case involving Aryan Khan.

Another NCB witness says Wankhede made him sign blank papers

Another witness for the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has alleged that agency Zonal Director Sameer Wankhede made him sign blank papers.

27 Oct 2021

Haryana

Gurugram: Woman registers 7 'rape cases' against 7 different men

The Haryana State Commission for Women has asked the state police to probe allegations of "fake" rape cases registered by one woman.

27 Oct 2021

Union Health Ministry

Coronavirus: India reports 13K+ new cases; 585 more dead

India on Wednesday reported 13,000 new COVID-19 cases along with over 500 more fatalities.

27 Oct 2021

Delhi

Delhi schools to reopen for all classes from November 1

All schools in national capital Delhi have been allowed to reopen for students of all classes from Monday.

27 Oct 2021

India

Many face police action for celebrating Pakistan's win against India

Pakistan beat India by 10 wickets in a T20 match on Sunday, breaking a decades-old winning streak for India.

SC orders Pegasus probe; says Centre 'cannot get free pass'

The Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered an independent probe into the Pegasus snooping scandal involving allegations of widespread surveillance of politicians, journalists, activists, etc.

27 Oct 2021

India

No approval for COVAXIN yet as WHO seeks more data

The World Health Organization (WHO) has once again postponed granting emergency approval to COVAXIN, India's indigenous vaccine against the coronavirus.

26 Oct 2021

Delhi High Court

TV Today network sues Newslaundry for defamation seeking Rs. 2cr

The broadcaster TV Today Network has filed a Rs. 2 crore defamation suit against news portal Newslaundry in the Delhi High Court.

COVAXIN under review; may get WHO recommendation in 24 hours

A technical advisory group of the World Health Organization (WHO) is reviewing data on COVAXIN and may recommend emergency use approval for the vaccine within 24 hours, an official said.

26 Oct 2021

Mumbai

Nawab Malik vs. Sameer Wankhede feud: A timeline

In the middle of the Aryan Khan drug case, a bitter feud has erupted between Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Nawab Malik and Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) official Sameer Wankhede.

26 Oct 2021

Union Health Ministry

Coronavirus: India reports 12K+ new cases, lowest in 238 days

India on Tuesday reported over 12,000 new COVID-19 cases, the lowest single-day spike in 238 days.

26 Oct 2021

Farmers Protest

Disha Ravi toolkit case: Police mulls filing closure report

The investigation into the case against climate activist Disha Ravi has hit a roadblock, The Indian Express reported citing sources, adding the police may file a closure report.

Lakhimpur Kheri case: SC asks UP to identify more eye-witnesses

The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the Uttar Pradesh government to identify more witnesses of the Lakhimpur Kheri violence case and provide them protection.

25 Oct 2021

Jammu And Kashmir

Modi government will ensure J&K is most developed: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said the government will ensure Jammu and Kashmir becomes the most developed province in India.

25 Oct 2021

India

1,000 and counting: Delhi sees a surge in dengue cases

Delhi has recorded more than 1,000 cases of dengue this year, with over 280 cases registered in the last week alone.

25 Oct 2021

Narendra Modi

PM launches Rs. 64,000 crore health infrastructure scheme from Varanasi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday arrived in Uttar Pradesh to launch the Pradhan Mantri Atmanirbhar Swasth Bharat Yojana (PMASBY).

25 Oct 2021

Union Health Ministry

Coronavirus: India reports 14K+ cases; decline in weekly infections slows

India on Monday reported 14,000 new COVID-19 cases, marking a daily test positivity rate of 1.43%.

25 Oct 2021

Narendra Modi

PM Modi to attend G20, COP26. What's on agenda?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Rome and Glasgow to attend the G20 Summit and the World Leaders' Summit of the COP26.

24 Oct 2021

Diwali

No gatherings, online shopping: Centre's COVID-19 advisory during festive season

The central government on Saturday directed states to ensure that COVID-19 precautions are followed during the festive season.

24 Oct 2021

Union Health Ministry

COVID-19: India reports 15K+ new cases, 561 fresh fatalities

India on Sunday reported over 15,000 new COVID-19 cases with an active caseload of 1.72 lakh, the lowest in 235 days.

23 Oct 2021

Research

COVID-19 cuts India's life expectancy by 2 years, says study

COVID-19 reduced life expectancy in India by two years in 2020, a study found.

23 Oct 2021

India

CJI Ramana, sharing stage with Law Minister, criticizes judicial infrastructure

Chief Justice of India NV Ramana on Saturday raised concerns about the judicial infrastructure in India.

23 Oct 2021

Jammu And Kashmir

Amit Shah begins 3-day J&K visit amid tight security

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday arrived in Srinagar to begin a three-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir.

23 Oct 2021

Uttarakhand

12 trekkers dead in Uttarakhand; Air Force continues rescue operation

At least 12 people from two groups have died and several others are missing since they lost their way while trekking in Uttarakhand earlier this month due to extreme weather and heavy snowfall.

39 women Army officers get Permanent Commission after SC order

Thirty-nine women officers secured Permanent Commission in the Indian Army, the central government told the Supreme Court on Friday.

22 Oct 2021

Delhi

Sharjeel Imam denied bail in 2019 Jamia rioting case

A Delhi court on Friday rejected the bail application of Sharjeel Imam, a former student of the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) and an anti-Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) protester.

22 Oct 2021

Haryana

Singhu: Nihang arrested for assaulting poultry worker over 'free chicken'

A man identified as a Nihang sect member has been arrested for assaulting a poultry farm worker and breaking his leg at the Delhi-Haryana Singhu border.