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24 Nov 2021

India

Huge third wave of COVID-19 unlikely in India: AIIMS chief

A severe third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic is unlikely to occur, said Dr. Randeep Guleria, the Director of All India Institute of Medical Sciences-Delhi.

Centre announces bill to ban cryptocurrencies before Parliament's Winter Session

The central government will table a bill to ban cryptocurrencies in the upcoming Winter Session of Parliament.

23 Nov 2021

Union Health Ministry

COVID-19: India reports 7K+ infections; lowest in 543 days

India on Tuesday reported over 7,000 new COVID-19 cases, the lowest single-day tally in the last 543 days.

23 Nov 2021

Narendra Modi

Noida to get UP's 5th international airport before polls

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone of the Noida International Airport in Uttar Pradesh's Jewar on Thursday.

23 Nov 2021

Karnataka

Southern India to witness widespread rains for next 5 days

Southern India, including Karnataka, Kerala, Mahe, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal, is likely to witness widespread light to moderate rainfall during the next five days, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.

22 Nov 2021

COVID-19

Vaccine policy for children, booster shots expected in 2 weeks

The central government's panel on COVID-19 vaccination will discuss inoculation for children at a meeting within the next two weeks, NDTV reported citing sources.

22 Nov 2021

Mansukh Mandaviya

COVID-19: India reports 8K+ infections; lowest in 538 days

India on Monday reported over 8,000 new COVID-19 cases, the lowest single-day tally in the last 538 days.

22 Nov 2021

Narendra Modi

Abhinandan Varthaman, who shot down Pakistani jet, conferred Vir Chakra

Indian Air Force Group Captain Abhinandan Varthaman on Monday received the Vir Chakra from President Ram Nath Kovind.

22 Nov 2021

Republic Day

India approaches BIMSTEC leaders to be Republic Day guests: Report

India is planning to invite the leaders of BIMSTEC to New Delhi for the 2022 Republic Day celebrations.

Param Bir Singh says 'not absconding'; gets protection from arrest

Former Mumbai Police Commissioner Param Bir Singh on Monday told the Supreme Court that he is in India and not absconding.

22 Nov 2021

Narendra Modi

Legalize MSP, sack Minister: Farmers' demands to PM Modi

Farmers protesting at Delhi's borders wrote an open letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi listing their remaining demands after the central government agreed to repeal the controversial agricultural laws.

21 Nov 2021

Narendra Modi

Union Cabinet meet on Wednesday on farm law repeal: Reports

The Union Cabinet is likely to meet on Wednesday (November 24) to discuss the repeal of three contentious farm laws as announced by Prime Minister Modi on Friday.

21 Nov 2021

Indian Navy

Rajnath Singh's subtle dig at China at INS Visakhapatnam commissioning

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday took a veiled dig at China speaking at the Western Naval Command in Mumbai.

21 Nov 2021

Narendra Modi

Farmers' body holds meeting after government agrees to repeal laws

The Samyukta Kisan Morcha, an umbrella body leading the farmers' protest, is meeting at the Singhu border on Sunday.

21 Nov 2021

Union Health Ministry

COVID-19: India reports 10K+ infections; 313 more deaths

India on Sunday reported over 10,000 new COVID-19 cases with an active caseload of 1.22 lakh, the lowest in 532 days.

21 Nov 2021

Karnataka

Rains hit southern India; heavy downpour predicted in Karnataka today

Heavy rainfall is forecasted for coastal and south interior Karnataka on Sunday, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

20 Nov 2021

Narendra Modi

Farmers yet to withdraw tractor march despite PM Modi's announcement

Farmers' leaders on Saturday said they are yet to withdraw the proposed tractor march to the Parliament during its Winter Session.

20 Nov 2021

Haryana

Gurugram sees fresh protests over Friday namaz dispute

Gurugram on Friday witnessed fresh protests over the issue of offering namaz (prayers by Muslims) in the open.

20 Nov 2021

Chhattisgarh

Indore bags India's cleanest city title again; Chhattisgarh cleanest state

President Ram Nath Kovind on Saturday announced the Swachh Survekshan 2021 awards and Indore has once again been named the cleanest city in India.

20 Nov 2021

Narendra Modi

Andhra Pradesh: 17 dead, over 100 missing after heavy rains

At least 17 people died and more than 100 went missing due to flash flooding caused by heavy rainfall in Andhra Pradesh.

19 Nov 2021

Andhra Pradesh

3 dead, dozens missing after flash flood in AP's Kadapa

At least three people died and 30 others went missing after a flash flood hit Kadapa district of Andhra Pradesh on Friday.

'Regressive': SC panel member slams PM Modi's farm laws U-turn

Anil Ghanwat, a member of the Supreme Court-appointed panel on farm laws, on Friday slammed the central government's decision to repeal the three controversial farm laws.

19 Nov 2021

Narendra Modi

Farmers' protest will continue until laws scrapped in Parliament: Tikait

The farmers' protest will not be withdrawn immediately, Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) leader Rakesh Tikait said on Friday.

19 Nov 2021

Union Health Ministry

Coronavirus: India reports 11K+ new cases; over 450 deaths

India on Friday reported over 11,000 new COVID-19 cases with a daily test positivity rate of 0.98%.

19 Nov 2021

Karnataka

IMD issues flash flood warning for Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a flash flood warning for the southern states of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Puducherry.

19 Nov 2021

India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announces repeal of farm laws

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday announced his government's decision to repeal the three controversial farm laws passed last year.

18 Nov 2021

Narendra Modi

India exported 65 million COVID-19 vaccine doses this year: Modi

India exported over 65 million COVID-19 Vaccine doses to nearly 100 countries this year, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday.

18 Nov 2021

India

India, China hold 14th round of border talks today

India and China on Thursday held discussions over pending border issues under the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination (WMCC).

SC sets aside ruling mandating 'skin-to-skin' contact for sexual assault

The Supreme Court Thursday set aside a Bombay High Court ruling that said "skin-to-skin" was necessary for a sexual assault conviction under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.

18 Nov 2021

Jammu And Kashmir

J&K orders magisterial probe into Hyderpora encounter

The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Thursday ordered a magisterial inquiry into the controversial Hyderpora encounter.

18 Nov 2021

India

Cryptocurrency in wrong hands can spoil youth, says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday urged all democratic nations to work together in ensuring that cryptocurrency "does not end up in the wrong hands."

17 Nov 2021

India

New US travel advisory for India warns about 'terrorism, rape'

In its latest travel advisory for India, the United States has asked its citizens to exercise increased caution due to terrorism and crimes against women.

17 Nov 2021

Tamil Nadu

Chennai to receive heavy rains as red alert issued

Chennai will likely witness a spell of heavy rainfall from Wednesday night due to a low pressure over the Bay of Bengal.

17 Nov 2021

Narendra Modi

'Repeal farm laws first': Farmers denounce Modi government's Kartarpur move

Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led central government announced the reopening of the Kartarpur Sahib Corridor from Wednesday following months of closure.

17 Nov 2021

Pfizer

COVID-19: India reports 10K+ infections; 301 more deaths

India on Wednesday reported over 10,000 new COVID-19 cases with an active caseload of 1.28 lakh, the lowest in 527 days.

Ex-Punjab and Haryana HC judge appointed to monitor Lakhimpur probe

The Supreme Court on Wednesday appointed Justice (retired) Rakesh Kumar Jain to oversee the ongoing probe into the Lakhimpur Kheri violence case.

17 Nov 2021

Delhi

Delhi's new excise policy comes into effect. What changes?

The Delhi government has officially bid goodbye to the retail liquor business as the new excise regime kicks in from Wednesday (November 17).

17 Nov 2021

Delhi

Schools, colleges in Delhi closed until further notice: CAQM

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) on Tuesday said all schools and colleges in Delhi and neighboring cities should be closed until further notice.

16 Nov 2021

Lucknow

Purvanchal Expressway: Over 300km, 22 flyovers, 6 lanes, and more

The ambitious Purvanchal Expressway in Uttar Pradesh was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday.

16 Nov 2021

Kerala

COVID-19: India reports 9K infections; lowest in 9 months

India on Tuesday reported nearly 9,000 new COVID-19 cases, which is the lowest daily tally in the last nine months.