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31 Dec 2021
MumbaiMumbai tightens restrictions ahead of New Year amid Omicron spread
People in Mumbai will not be allowed to access public locations between 5:00 pm and 5 am until January 15, according to a Mumbai Police order.
31 Dec 2021
COVID-19COVID-19: India adds 309 new Omicron cases, biggest single-day spike
India on Friday added 309 new COVID-19 cases involving the Omicron variant.
31 Dec 2021
Union Health MinistryCOVID-19 surging in six states; Omicron dominant in urban areas
The Union Health Ministry on Thursday red-flagged nine urban districts and six states on the basis of their increasing trajectory in weekly COVID-19 case counts and positivity rates.
30 Dec 2021
DelhiGovernment flags COVID-19 concerns in 8 states; urges immediate action
The central government has advised eight states to take swift action amid a sharp increase in COVID-19 cases across 14 cities.
30 Dec 2021
Uttar PradeshUP elections not postponed; voting extended by 1 hour: EC
There would be no delay in conducting the upcoming assembly polls in Uttar Pradesh, Chief Election Commissioner Sushil Chandra said on Thursday.
30 Dec 2021
World BankNew anti-COVID drug may cost up to Rs. 3,000: Report
Molnupiravir, an antiviral medication, is projected to cost between Rs. 2,000 and Rs. 3,000 for a full treatment.
30 Dec 2021
COVID-19COVID-19: 43% surge in daily cases; Omicron tally nears 1K
India on Thursday added 180 new COVID-19 cases involving the Omicron variant.
30 Dec 2021
IndiaKalicharan Maharaj arrested for insulting Mahatma Gandhi at 'Dharma Sansad'
Religious leader Kalicharan Maharaj was arrested from Madhya Pradesh's Khajuraho on Thursday morning by the Chhattisgarh Police over his remarks against Mahatma Gandhi.
30 Dec 2021
Jammu And KashmirJ&K: Six terrorists, including two Pakistanis, killed in separate encounters
Six terrorists, including two Pakistani nationals, were reportedly killed in two separate encounters with security forces on Wednesday evening in Jammu and Kashmir.
30 Dec 2021
University of CambridgeOmicron: COVID-19 tracker says India's cases may start rising soon
India's COVID-19 growth rate could spike in the coming days, according to a Cambridge University study.
29 Dec 2021
IndiaMumbai reports over 2,500 new COVID-19 cases, 82% daily jump
Mumbai reported 2,510 new cases of COVID-19 over the past 24 hours, seeing a massive 82% jump from Tuesday's count of 1,377 infections.
29 Dec 2021
Narendra ModiModi's UAE visit in January postponed as Omicron cases rise
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's scheduled visit to the United Arab Emirates in January has reportedly been postponed amid concerns over the threat posed by the Omicron variant.
29 Dec 2021
IndiaNagaland SIT to question Army officials for civilian killings
The Indian Army has given access to the Nagaland government's Special Investigation Team (SIT) to record the statements of the officers involved in a botched operation earlier this month.
29 Dec 2021
DelhiHere's why NEET-PG medical counseling remains suspended
Counseling for admissions to National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Post-Graduate (NEET-PG) medical courses has been suspended since the matter reached the Supreme Court.
29 Dec 2021
DelhiDelhi's color-coded action plan for COVID-19: How does it work?
A "yellow" alert has been issued in Delhi in view of the rising COVID-19 cases.
29 Dec 2021
Union Health MinistryCOVID-19: India's Omicron tally reaches 781, most in Delhi
India's tally of COVID-19 cases involving the Omicron variant reached 781 on Wednesday, the Union Health Ministry said.
29 Dec 2021
Sexual HarassmentWhy is JNU facing criticism over circular on sexual harassment?
The Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has drawn criticism over a circular advising women on how to avoid sexual harassment.
29 Dec 2021
India11,000 apply for 15 government jobs in Madhya Pradesh
Thousands of young men flocked to Gwalior city in Madhya Pradesh over the weekend to apply for government job openings.
28 Dec 2021
Delhi PoliceNEET-PG counseling protest: AIIMS resident doctors association withdraws tomorrow's strike
The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Residents Doctors Association (RDA) in Delhi on Tuesday announced its decision to withdraw the December 29 strike.
28 Dec 2021
IndiaDelhi issues yellow alert: What's allowed and what's not?
The Delhi government on Tuesday issued a yellow alert in the city in view of the rising COVID-19 cases.
28 Dec 2021
IndiaPM Modi takes ride on Kanpur Metro after section launch
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday took a ride of the Kanpur Metro after launching the first completed section of the project.
28 Dec 2021
COVID-19COVID-19: India reports 6K+ cases; adds 75 new Omicron cases
India on Tuesday reported over 6,300 new COVID-19 cases with an active caseload of over 75,000.
28 Dec 2021
PunjabSFJ member Multani arrested in Germany over Ludhiana court blast
The police in Germany have reportedly arrested Jaswinder Singh Multani, a prominent member of the banned outfit Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), for his alleged involvement in a blast in a Ludhiana court last week.
28 Dec 2021
IndiaCovovax, Corbevax, and Merck's COVID-19 pill cleared in India
The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) on Tuesday granted emergency use approvals to two COVID-19 vaccines—Covovax and Corbevax.
28 Dec 2021
IndiaEx-envoy to China, Vikram Misri named deputy National Security Advisor
India's former ambassador to China Vikram Misri was on Monday appointed the country's deputy National Security Advisor (NSA) by the National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS).
27 Dec 2021
TalibanTerrorism rose in India in 2020; 37% in J&K: Report
India experienced more terror attacks in the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, 2020, compared to 2019, the US state department said in a report.
28 Dec 2021
IndiaDoctors stopped at Delhi hospital as NEET counseling protest escalates
Resident doctors in Delhi had another standoff with the police on Tuesday after they were stopped from marching to the Supreme Court.
27 Dec 2021
IndiaVaccination: COVAXIN for teens aged 15-18; booster after 9 months
The central government on Monday released guidelines for COVID-19 vaccinations for teenagers aged 15-18 years and "precaution" and booster doses.
27 Dec 2021
CoronavirusDelhi's highest COVID-19 cases in 6 months; yellow alert likely
Delhi recorded 331 new COVID-19 cases over the last 24 hours, marking a huge jump from Sunday's tally of 290.
27 Dec 2021
COVID-19How and when can senior citizens get COVID-19 booster dose?
People aged 60 years and above who suffer from certain health conditions will be eligible for an additional or booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine from January 10.
27 Dec 2021
Union Health MinistryCOVID-19: India adds 156 Omicron cases, biggest single-day spike
India on Monday added 156 new COVID-19 cases involving the Omicron variant.
27 Dec 2021
IndiaChildren aged 15-18 can register for COVID-19 vaccination from January-1
Children aged 15 to 18 years can register for COVID-19 vaccination on the Co-WIN platform from January 1, 2022.
27 Dec 2021
IndiaDelhi night curfew begins today: What are the exemptions?
The Delhi government on Sunday announced a night curfew amid rising number of COVID-19 cases.
27 Dec 2021
PunjabOmicron scare: EC decision on postponing assembly polls likely today
The Election Commission of India (ECI) will hold a meeting with senior officials of the Union Health Ministry on Monday to discuss the prevailing COVID-19 situation ahead of assembly elections in five states.
26 Dec 2021
Uttar PradeshManufacturing BrahMos so no nation dares attack India: Rajnath Singh
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday laid the foundation stone for the Defence Research and Development Organization's (DRDO) BrahMos manufacturing center in Lucknow.
26 Dec 2021
DelhiOmicron scare: Which states have imposed fresh restrictions?
Amid the growing number of cases involving the Omicron variant of coronavirus, several Indian states have introduced fresh restrictions to curb viral spread.
26 Dec 2021
DelhiAs COVID-19 cases rise, Delhi announces night curfew from tomorrow
Delhi has announced a night curfew starting Monday (December 27) amid a rise in COVID-19 cases.
26 Dec 2021
PunjabKhalistani radical linked to Ludhiana blast sheltered by ISI: Report
A Pakistan-based terrorist linked to the recent blast in Punjab's Ludhiana Sessions Court is reportedly being shielded by terror groups in the country and the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI).
26 Dec 2021
Narendra ModiCOVID-19: India reports 7K cases; Omicron tally reaches 422
India on Sunday reported nearly 7,000 new COVID-19 cases with an active caseload of over 76,000.
26 Dec 2021
Narendra Modi#MannKiBaat not about highlighting government's work, says Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday addressed the 84th edition of his monthly radio show Mann ki Baat.
