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29 Jan 2022
IndiaDalit youth allegedly assaulted, 'forced to drink urine' in Rajasthan
A 25-year-old Dalit man was allegedly assaulted and forced to drink urine in Churu district, Rajasthan, on Wednesday (January 26)—the day India celebrated its 73rd Republic Day.
29 Jan 2022
IndiaWomen's panel issues notice to SBI over rules on pregnancy
The Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) on Saturday issued a notice to the State Bank of India (SBI) over its new recruitment guidelines for pregnant applicants.
29 Jan 2022
IndiaIndia's COVID-19 third wave has likely peaked. Here's why
The graph of India's third wave of COVID-19 seems to have started declining, meaning the outbreak peak may have already arrived.
28 Jan 2022
IndiaIndia, Philippines sign $375 million deal for BrahMos missiles
India and the Philippines signed a $375 million deal on Friday for the acquisition of the BrahMos supersonic anti-ship missile system.
28 Jan 2022
IndiaS-400 missile deal with India highlights Russia's destabilizing role: US
Irked by Russia's sale of the S-400 missile defense system to India, the US has said it highlights the "destabilizing role" played by Moscow.
28 Jan 2022
KarnatakaFormer Karnataka CM Yediyurappa's granddaughter found dead in Bengaluru
Soundarya, the granddaughter of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and former Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa, died by alleged suicide on Friday (January 28), news agency ANI reported.
28 Jan 2022
Supreme Court Of India'Unconstitutional': Supreme Court revokes suspension of 12 Maharashtra BJP MLAs
The Supreme Court on Friday set aside the Maharashtra Assembly's decision to suspend 12 members from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
27 Jan 2022
MumbaiTata introduces 'enhanced meal service' on Air India flights
As Air India finally returns to the Tatas after 69 years, the group has taken its first step in the takeover by introducing an "enhanced meal service" on four flights departing from Mumbai, officials told news agency PTI.
27 Jan 2022
Republic DayBSF inducts 3 indigenous floating out-post vessels
The Border Security Force (BSF) has inducted three new Floating Border Out-Post (FBOP) vessels to protect the maritime borders of the country.
27 Jan 2022
Drugs Controller General of IndiaCOVAXIN, Covishield will now be available in hospitals and clinics
The Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) on Thursday granted approval for regular market sale to India's two most prevalent COVID-19 vaccines—COVAXIN and Covishield.
27 Jan 2022
Delhi PoliceAlleged rape survivor paraded, beaten by women in Delhi
In a shocking incident in Delhi, an alleged rape survivor was kidnapped, her face was blackened, head tonsured, and was garlanded with slippers before being paraded amid shouts and cheers.
27 Jan 2022
DelhiDelhi lifts weekend curfew, other curbs as COVID-19 cases dip
The government of Delhi on Thursday decided to lift various coronavirus-related curbs as the pandemic situation improves in the national capital.
27 Jan 2022
BiharBihar: Protesters set train on fire over Railways exam
The protests against a Railways job exam turned violent in Bihar's Gaya after the protesters set ablaze four coaches of a train on Wednesday.
27 Jan 2022
Union Health MinistryCOVID-19: India reports over 2.8L new cases, 573 fatalities
India recorded 2.86 lakh new COVID-19 cases on Thursday.
26 Jan 2022
Republic DayVirat, elite horse in President's Bodyguard, retires on R-Day
President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday bid farewell to Virat, a majestic horse in the elite President's Bodyguard (PBG) regiment.
26 Jan 2022
West BengalEx-Bengal CM Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee refuses to accept Padma Bhushan
Former West Bengal Chief Minister and veteran leader Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee on Tuesday refused to accept the Padma Bhushan, India's third-highest civilian award.
26 Jan 2022
Narendra ModiIn PM Modi's R-Day attire, a message for poll-bound states
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday sported a traditional cap from Uttarakhand at the 73rd Republic Day celebrations in the heart of New Delhi.
26 Jan 2022
IndiaIndia celebrates 73rd Republic Day, military prowess on display
India celebrated its 73rd Republic Day on Wednesday, January 26.
25 Jan 2022
IndiaIndia announces assistance of Rs. 1.5 crore to tsunami-hit Tonga
India on Tuesday announced an immediate assistance of $2,00,000 (Rs. 1.49 crores) for rehabilitation, reconstruction, and relief efforts in Tonga.
25 Jan 2022
Bipin RawatPadma Awards 2022: CDS Bipin Rawat gets Padma Vibhushan
The central government on Tuesday announced Padma Awards a day ahead of the 73rd Republic Day.
25 Jan 2022
Tamil NaduLavanya suicide: HC issues directive to person who recorded video
The Madurai bench of the Madras High Court has asked the person, who had recorded the viral video that is at the center of the M Lavanya suicide case, to hand over his mobile phone.
25 Jan 2022
Madhya PradeshMP plans law for online gaming after 11-year-old kills self
The Madhya Pradesh (MP) government is planning to bring a law to regulate online gaming for kids.
25 Jan 2022
MaharashtraMaharashtra MLA's son among 7 students dead in car accident
Seven college students, including the son of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Vijay Rahangdale, died after their car fell off a bridge in Maharashtra in the early hours of Tuesday.
25 Jan 2022
Lok SabhaParliament to function in two shifts during Budget Session
Amid the third wave of COVID-19, the Parliament will resort to a shift system for the first phase of the Budget Session that begins January 31.
25 Jan 2022
COVID-19COVID-19: India reports over 2.5L cases; 614 more deaths
India on Tuesday reported over 2.55 lakh new COVID-19 cases, a decline of more than 50,000 from the previous day.
25 Jan 2022
DelhiDelhi reduces number of 'dry days' from 21 to 3
The Delhi excise department has reduced the number of dry days in the national capital to just three this year, down from 21.
24 Jan 2022
GhaziabadDelhi Traffic Police issues R-Day advisory, check routes to avoid
The Delhi Traffic Police on Monday issued an advisory for Republic Day celebrations that will take place on Wednesday.
24 Jan 2022
IndiaNew COVID-19 guidelines for children and adolescents: What to know
The Union Health Ministry recently revised its guidelines for the management of COVID-19 in those below 18 years of age.
24 Jan 2022
DelhiDelhi sees highest-ever rainfall in 122 years in January
Delhi has recorded 88.2 millimeters of rain in January so far, the highest ever for the month in 122 years.
24 Jan 2022
Delhi PoliceDelhi Police issues guidelines for R-Day parade, check details here
The Delhi Police has issued a set of new guidelines ahead of the Republic Day celebration in the national capital on January 26.
24 Jan 2022
Delhi PoliceDelhi man's Rs. 4.5cr crypto fraudulently transferred to Palestine's Hamas
A probe by the Delhi Police revealed cryptocurrency stolen from a businessman in 2019 was transferred to Al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of the Palestinian militant organization Hamas.
24 Jan 2022
IndiaM Lavanya suicide: What is the case all about?
The death of M Lavanya, a Class XII student in Tamil Nadu, has stirred up a political storm in the southern state.
24 Jan 2022
COVID-19COVID-19: India reports over 3L new cases; 439 fatalities
India recorded 3.06 lakh new COVID-19 cases on Monday, marking the fifth straight day that the daily tally remained over three lakh.
23 Jan 2022
COVID-19Omicron in community transmission stage, dominant strain in metros: INSACOG
The Omicron variant of coronavirus is in the community transmission stage in India, said the genome sequencing labs' consortium INSACOG.
23 Jan 2022
IndiaGurugram: 20 booked for assaulting student over social media post
The police on Friday booked 20 persons for allegedly assaulting a Class X student in Haryana's Gurugram.
23 Jan 2022
Narendra ModiR-Day: Floral tribute, India Gate statue for Subhas Chandra Bose
The Narendra Modi government has decided to begin Republic Day celebrations on January 23 starting this year as the day marks independence activist Subhas Chandra Bose's 125th birth anniversary.
23 Jan 2022
COVID-19COVID-19: India reports over 3.3L cases; 525 fresh fatalities
India on Sunday reported over 3.3 lakh new COVID-19 cases, the fourth straight day that daily infections remained above three lakh.
22 Jan 2022
Union Health MinistryCOVID-19 vaccination, including boosters, 3 months after recovery: Centre
The central government on Friday said people who have had lab test proven coronavirus infection will have to wait for three months after recovery to receive a COVID-19 vaccine dose.
22 Jan 2022
India7 dead, 15 injured in major fire at Mumbai building
At least seven people died after a major fire broke out at a residential building in Mumbai on Saturday.
22 Jan 2022
IndiaExperts say children managing COVID-19 well in third wave. How?
After witnessing three major outbreaks of COVID-19, health experts across India say children are not at a high risk for the disease.