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21 Jan 2022

India

'Anti-India': Government blocks dozens of Pakistan-based social media accounts

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on Friday said it has issued orders to block dozens of YouTube channels, social media accounts, and websites for allegedly publishing fake news and "anti-India content."

21 Jan 2022

India

Tamil Nadu announces lockdown this Sunday amid COVID-19 surge

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Friday announced there will be a complete lockdown in the state on Sunday (January 23).

21 Jan 2022

Delhi

Delhi's weekend curfew to stay as L-G rejects government's plan

Delhi Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal on Friday rejected several recommendations sent by the city government in view of the declining COVID-19 cases.

21 Jan 2022

India

'Indiscipline': Karnataka Minister slams students' protest over hijab ban

Karnataka Education Minister BC Nagesh has added fuel to the ongoing controversy over a hijab ban at a government college in the state.

21 Jan 2022

India

Amar Jawan Jyoti merged with War Memorial flame

The Amar Jawan Jyoti flame at the India Gate was merged with the National War Memorial torch in New Delhi on Friday.

20 Jan 2022

India

Second convict in Delhi riots case sentenced to 5-year imprisonment

A Delhi court Thursday sentenced Dinesh Yadav—the second person convicted in connection with the 2020 Delhi riots—to five years of imprisonment.

20 Jan 2022

Delhi

What's leading to severe cold across North India?

Severe cold conditions continue to prevail in national capital Delhi and other parts of northern India, including Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh.

20 Jan 2022

COVID-19

COVID-19: India reports over 3L cases; Omicron tally crosses 9K-mark

India on Thursday reported over three lakh new COVID-19 cases, taking the active caseload to 19,24,051.

Only faster COVID-19 vaccinations can end pandemic: Adar Poonawalla

Billions need to be vaccinated at a faster rate to reach the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, said Adar Poonawalla, CEO of the Serum Institute of India (SII), which manufactures the COVID-19 vaccine Covishield.

19 Jan 2022

Narendra Modi

Modi to host first India-Central Asia summit on January 27

The central government on Wednesday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will host the maiden India-Central Asia Summit virtually on January 27.

19 Jan 2022

Delhi Police

False alarm, says Delhi Police after unattended bags trigger panic

The Delhi Police on Wednesday received a call saying two unattended bags had been found in the city's Trilokpuri area, which triggered a bomb scare.

19 Jan 2022

Republic Day

No foreign chief guest on R-Day for second straight year

For the second year in a row, India's Republic Day celebrations on January 26 will have no foreign leader as a chief guest.

19 Jan 2022

Union Health Ministry

COVID-19: India reports 2.8L cases; Omicron tally nears 9K

India on Wednesday reported over 2.8 lakh new COVID-19 cases with an active caseload of 18,31,000.

18 Jan 2022

Uttar Pradesh

Dog attacks 10-year-old in Noida; owners arrested

The Noida Police has arrested two men because their pet dog, a pit bull, attacked a 10-year-old boy on Monday.

18 Jan 2022

India

Has the third wave of COVID-19 peaked in India?

COVID-19 cases are on the decline in all of India's metro cities.

18 Jan 2022

Maharashtra

Anil Deshmukh's bail plea rejected in money laundering case

A special court in Mumbai on Tuesday rejected the default bail petition filed by Anil Deshmukh, the former Home Minister of Maharashtra.

18 Jan 2022

COVID-19

Avoid steroids for COVID-19 patients: Government updates guidelines

The central government has asked doctors to avoid giving steroids to COVID-19 patients in its revised clinical guidelines for COVID-19 treatment.

18 Jan 2022

Delhi

Delhi, other areas to receive rainfall this week

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted rainfall in several states and union territories, including national capital Delhi, starting this weekend.

18 Jan 2022

West Bengal

Cartoonist, Padma Shri awardee Narayan Debnath passes away at 97

Legendary cartoonist Narayan Debnath is no more.

18 Jan 2022

India

COVID-19: India reports over 2.3L cases; Omicron tally nears 9K

India on Tuesday reported over 2.38 lakh new COVID-19 cases with an active caseload of 17.3 lakh.

Number of billionaires increased in India, household income declined: Oxfam

In 2021, the income of 84% of Indian households fell, however, the number of billionaires in the country increased from 102 to 142, states a report by Oxfam.

17 Jan 2022

Harry Potter

This couple will hold wedding reception at Hogwarts in metaverse!

A Tamil Nadu couple, who met on Instagram, is checking several boxes with their upcoming wedding reception.

17 Jan 2022

Rainfall

Cold wave: North, central India to get colder this week

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday predicted a cold wave over northwestern and central India in the next 24 hours.

17 Jan 2022

India

70% adults fully vaccinated as inoculation drive completes one year

Seventy percent of Indian adults have received both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.

16 Jan 2022

Indian Army

Lightweight, sturdier: How is Indian Army's new uniform different?

The Indian Army introduced a new uniform on Saturday that will improve the personnel's camouflage and comfort.

16 Jan 2022

Delhi Police

Delhi: Involvement of Pakistan's ISI suspected after recovery of IED

The Delhi Police reportedly suspects the involvement of Pakistan's intelligence agency Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) after explosives were recovered from the Ghazipur area on Friday.

16 Jan 2022

Mumbai

COVID-19: Cases dip in Mumbai, Delhi; West Bengal new hotspot

Delhi and Mumbai reported a substantial drop in the daily cases of COVID-19, indicating plateauing of infections.

16 Jan 2022

India

COVID-19: India reports 2.7L cases; Omicron tally reaches 7.7K

India on Sunday reported over 2.7 lakh new COVID-19 cases with an active caseload of 15.5 lakh.

15 Jan 2022

Uttar Pradesh

Election Commission's ban on political rallies extended until January 22

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Saturday extended the ban on political rallies and roadshows until January 22 in view of the COVID-19 situation.

15 Jan 2022

India

India adds 2.68 lakh COVID-19 cases; Omicron tally crosses 6,000

India added more than 2.68 lakh new COVID-19 cases to its tally on Saturday.

15 Jan 2022

India

Pilot error led to General Rawat's chopper crash, inquiry finds

The chopper crash that led to the death of Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat and others in December 2021 occurred due to a pilot error, according to the initial findings of the inquiry team.

14 Jan 2022

Delhi High Court

Delhi HC brings back focus on India's marital rape exception

The Delhi High Court is hearing a batch of fresh petitions that challenge the exception given to marital rape under the Indian criminal law.

14 Jan 2022

India

Bomb found in abandoned bag at Delhi market; detonated

A bomb was discovered at a flower market in Delhi on Friday after an abandoned bag triggered panic in the area.

14 Jan 2022

Delhi

Record 28K+ COVID-19 cases in Delhi; positivity rate nears 30%

Delhi witnessed the biggest single-day surge in COVID-19 cases on Thursday, with 28,867 people testing positive for the disease.

14 Jan 2022

India

Former Bishop Franco Mulakkal acquitted in nun's rape case

A court in Kottayam, Kerala on Friday acquitted former bishop Franco Mulakkal of all charges in the rape case of a catholic nun.

14 Jan 2022

India

42% eligible children receive first vaccine dose in 11 days

More than 3.14 crore teenagers have received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, accounting for 42% of the eligible age group of 15-18 years.

13 Jan 2022

Yogi Adityanath

COVID-19: Adityanath's appeal as UP allows Makar Sankranti holy dip

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday urged people to strictly follow COVID-19 protocols ahead of the 'Makar Sankranti' dip at Sangam, the confluence of three rivers in Prayagraj.

13 Jan 2022

West Bengal

5 dead, 20 injured as Bikaner-Guwahati Express derails in Bengal

At least five people have reportedly been killed as the Bikaner-Guwahati Express got derailed in Moynaguri, West Bengal on Thursday evening.

13 Jan 2022

Piyush Goyal

UK, India to boost partnership; free trade agreement talks on

The United Kingdom on Thursday announced that talks over a free trade agreement (FTA) with India have commenced.

13 Jan 2022

Space Science

Who is S Somanath, the new chief of ISRO?

S Somanath was on Wednesday named the new chairperson of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the space secretary, as per an order issued by the central government.