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Omicron: Maharashtra government to consider lockdown if oxygen requirement rises
Maharashtra will consider a fresh lockdown if the daily demand for medical oxygen rises, state Health Minister Rajesh Tope said on Saturday.
PM Modi's address: COVID-19 vaccination for 15-18-year-olds, booster doses announced
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday addressed the nation to announce that India will expand its nationwide COVID-19 vaccination program to adolescents aged 15-18 years next month.
Centre sends teams to 10 states with high COVID-19 cases
The central government will send teams of experts to 10 states in the wake of the spread of Omicron variant.
Ludhiana court bomber was ex-cop; wanted to destroy case papers
The man who planted a bomb at a court in Ludhiana has been identified as a former police constable.
Rs. 150 crore cash seized from UP businessman's premises
Tax authorities seized over Rs. 150 crore in cash from multiple locations in Kanpur allegedly linked to businessman Piyush Jain—one of the biggest recoveries in recent years.
What is Delmicron? How is it different from Omicron?
The new Omicron variant of coronavirus is spreading rapidly around the world.
Haryana, Gujarat impose night curfews amid Omicron surge
The Haryana government on Friday announced a night curfew amid growing concerns over the spread of the Omicron variant of coronavirus.
NIA may take over the Ludhiana court blast case
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) may soon take over the Ludhiana court blast case.
Kapurthala lynching: CM says no sacrilege; Gurdwara caretaker arrested
There is no evidence of sacrilege in the case involving the mob lynching of a man in Kapurthala, Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi said on Friday.
Omicron: Uttar Pradesh imposes night curfew from tomorrow
The Uttar Pradesh government has announced a night curfew starting Saturday (December 25), i.e. Christmas, amid growing concerns over the spread of the Omicron variant of coronavirus.
Delay UP polls, HC urges election body amid Omicron fears
The Allahabad High Court has urged the Election Commission of India to postpone the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections by a few months.
Haridwar Police awaits complaint after calls for Muslim genocide
Controversial remarks on Muslim genocide at a three-day summit in Haridwar, Uttarakhand have sparked communal tensions.
Amid Omicron scare, Centre asks poll-bound states to boost vaccinations
In view of the threat posed by the Omicron variant, the Centre on Thursday asked the governments of poll-bound states to speed up COVID-19 vaccinations to protect vulnerable populations.
UP orders investigation into Ayodhya temple land deals after exposé
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has ordered a probe into land dealings in Ayodhya near the Ram temple
Ludhiana court blast leaves 2 dead, 4 injured; probe on
At least two people have died and four seriously injured in a blast inside the district court complex in Punjab's Ludhiana on Thursday.
Omicron scare: Which states have imposed curbs before Christmas, NY?
Amid growing concern over the rapid surge of COVID-19 cases involving the Omicron variant, multiple states and union territories have reimposed fresh restrictions to curb the viral spread.
COVID-19: India reports 7K+ infections; 23 new Omicron cases
India on Thursday reported over 7,000 new COVID-19 cases with an active caseload of over 78,000.
Major bills passed during Parliament's Winter Session
The Winter Session of Parliament ended Wednesday a day ahead of schedule.
Modi to launch water taxis in Mumbai next month
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch a water taxi service between Mumbai and Navi Mumbai in January.
COVID-19: India reports 6K+ infections; 213 Omicron cases
India on Wednesday reported over 6,000 new COVID-19 cases with an active caseload of over 78,000.
Centre lists prevention measures against more infectious Omicron variant
The Omicron variant is three times more transmissible than the Delta variant of coronavirus, and "war rooms" are needed to contain it, the Centre told states Tuesday.
Gurugram achieves 100% COVID-19 vaccination, 1st in Delhi-NCR
Gurugram has become the first district in Haryana to administer both doses of COVID-19 vaccines to all eligible civilians, the health department announced Tuesday.
Kerala HC dismisses plea opposing PM's photo in vaccination certificates
The Kerala High Court Tuesday dismissed a plea seeking the removal of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's photo from COVID-19 vaccination certificates.
India deploys first S-400 air defense system in Punjab: Report
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has started deploying the first squadron of the S-400 air defense missile system in Punjab.
Kapurthala Gurdwara victim remains unidentified; no lynching case filed yet
Two days after a mob allegedly killed a man over sacrilege in Punjab's Kapurthala Sunday, no lynching case has been registered.
COVID-19: India's Omicron tally reaches 200; 12 states affected
India's tally of COVID-19 cases involving the Omicron variant has reached 200, the Union Health Ministry said Tuesday.
'Police take money, get job done,' UP cop tells students
A police officer in Uttar Pradesh was caught on camera admitting to department officials taking bribes
2 RSS workers arrested over SDPI leader's murder in Kerala
The Kerala Police on Monday arrested two workers of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) in connection with the murder of a Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) leader.
What is Election Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2021? Check details here
Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju Monday introduced the Election Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2021 in Lok Sabha, which seeks to link electoral rolls with the Aadhaar ecosystem to wipe out duplication.
Scientist arrested in Delhi court blast case attempts suicide
A scientist arrested for allegedly planting explosives at a court in Delhi has been hospitalized after he complained of vomiting and stomach pain.
COVID-19: India reports 6K+ infections; 132 more deaths
India on Monday reported over 6,000 new COVID-19 cases with an active caseload of over 82,000.
COVID-19 cases, positivity rate touch 6-month high in Delhi
Delhi on Sunday reported 107 new COVID-19 cases—the biggest single-day surge in coronavirus infections in nearly six months.
Punjab: After Golden Temple, Kapurthala man lynched over 'sacrilege'
A day after a man was beaten to death at the Golden Temple in Punjab's Amritsar, another man was lynched in Kapurthala over alleged sacrilege.
J&K faces power outages as 20,000 PDD workers strike
Nearly 20,000 employees from Jammu and Kashmir's (J&K) Power Development Department (PDD) have gone on strike indefinitely.
COVID-19: India reports 7K infections; 264 more deaths
India on Sunday reported over 7,000 new COVID-19 cases with an active caseload of nearly 84,000.
Man accused of 'sacrilege' beaten to death at Golden Temple
A young man was beaten to death by a mob over alleged sacrilege at the Golden Temple in Amritsar Saturday evening.
BJP MP slaps wrestler at sports event in Ranchi
A Member of Parliament from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was caught on camera slapping a young wrestler at an event in Ranchi, Jharkhand, on Saturday.
PM Modi lays foundation stone of Ganga Expressway in UP
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday laid the foundation stone of the ambitious Ganga Expressway in Shahjahanpur district, Uttar Pradesh.
Sameer Wankhede won't seek extension; NCB stint ends December 31
Sameer Wankhede, the Narcotics Control Bureau's (NCB) Mumbai Zonal chief, will not seek an extension of his term which is due to end on December 31.
SC denies relief to journalist for defamatory article against lawyer
The Supreme Court Friday refused to grant relief to a journalist convicted in 2015 for writing defamatory articles against a lawyer.