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COVID-19: India logs 3,303 new cases; 39 more deaths
India on Thursday reported over 3,000 new COVID-19 cases, an increase of over 300 cases from the previous day.
South Delhi civic body's anti-encroachment drive slammed as 'anti-poor'
The South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC) on Wednesday said that its mayor and the commissioner would take stock of the illegal structures in Jaitpur, Sarita Vihar, and Madanpur Khadar on Thursday.
Fuel price hike: Modi asks opposition-ruled states to cut VAT
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday invoked "national interest" as he urged opposition-ruled states to lower the value-added tax (VAT) on fuel.
Kerala makes wearing face masks mandatory amid rising COVID-19 cases
With India recording 2,927 fresh COVID-19 infections in a day, the Kerala government on Wednesday made wearing face masks mandatory.
Uttarakhand: 'Hindu Mahapanchayat' near Roorkee not allowed; Section 144 imposed
A religious gathering called the Hindu Mahapanchayat in Dada Jabalpur village, Roorkee district, was prohibited by the Uttarakhand police on Wednesday.
COVID-19: India logs 2,927 new cases; 32 more deaths
India on Wednesday reported nearly 3,000 new COVID-19 cases, an increase of over 500 cases from the previous day.
Tamil Nadu temple chariot tragedy: 11 people electrocuted to death
Eleven people, including two children, were killed in an electrocution incident in Tamil Nadu's Thanjavur district early on Wednesday morning.
Amid power crisis, parts of Mumbai, Thane, Kalyan face outages
At a time when Maharashtra is reeling under a power crisis, several parts of the state witnessed outages at around 10:00 am on Tuesday.
AIIMS Delhi nurses' union launches indefinite strike today: Details here
The nurses at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, launched an indefinite strike on Tuesday.
Delhi Police files chargesheet in Kasturba Nagar gang-rape case
The Delhi Police filed a chargesheet against 21 persons in the Kasturba Nagar gang-rape case on Monday.
Hate speech: Supreme Court pulls up Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh governments
The Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered the BJP-led Uttarakhand government to ensure Roorkee's upcoming "Dharam Sansad" doesn't turn into a "hate fest" targeting Muslims.
DCGI clears COVAXIN, Corbevax for children aged 6-12, 5-12 years
In a significant move, the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) on Tuesday cleared two COVID-19 vaccines for use in children aged between five and 12 years.
'Remove illegal loudspeakers from religious places': UP government's new order
The Uttar Pradesh government has issued a new order directing authorities to remove illegal loudspeakers from religious establishments.
COVID-19: India reports 2,483 new cases, 1,399 more deaths
India on Tuesday reported 2,483 new COVID-19 cases, slightly lower than the previous day.
Majority of India's workforce has stopped looking for jobs: Report
The problem of job creation and unemployment in India is becoming worse with an increasing number of people quitting to even look for jobs.
PM Modi to meet France's Emmanuel Macron during Europe tour
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to meet the freshly re-elected French President Emmanuel Macron during his upcoming Europe tour from May 2 to 6.
Hanuman Chalisa row: Ranas move Bombay HC to cancel FIRs
Maharashtra independent MLA Ravi Rana and his wife, Amravati MP Navneet Rana, petitioned the Bombay High Court on Monday for the cancellation of FIRs against them.
Karnataka: After hijab row, Bible in school triggers controversy
Months after the hijab ban controversy erupted in Karnataka, Bengaluru's Clarence High School has now taken an undertaking from parents that they wouldn't object to their children carrying the Bible to the school.
COVID-19: India reports 2,541 new cases, 30 more deaths
India on Monday reported over 2,500 new COVID-19 cases, a marginal decrease of about 50 cases from the previous day.
Delhi temple demolition notice: Will stand before bulldozers, say locals
Locals in Delhi's Sriniwaspuri—where the Centre allegedly plans to raze down a temple—have opposed the move, saying they will stand in front of bulldozers to stop the demolition.
Lakhimpur Kheri violence: Accused Ashish Mishra surrenders after SC's orders
Ashish Mishra, the main accused in the Lakhimpur Kheri violence case, reportedly surrendered in the Chief Judicial Magistrate's court and returned to the district jail on Sunday.
Maharashtra Hanuman Chalisa row: Ranas sent to 14-day judicial custody
Maharashtra independent MLA Ravi Rana and his wife, Amravati MP Navneet Rana, were sent to 14-day judicial custody by Mumbai's Bandra Metropolitan Magistrate Court on Sunday.
'Democracy has penetrated the grassroots in J&K,' says PM Modi
Democracy has reached the grassroots level in Jammu & Kashmir, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated on Sunday while marking the National Panchayati Raj Day in Jammu's Palli.
Andhra Pradesh: Electric bike battery explosion kills 1, another critical
A 40-year-old man died in the Vijayawada city of Andhra Pradesh on Saturday after the battery of his new electric bike exploded, causing a fire in his bedroom.
J&K: Modi's first formal visit today after scrapping Article 370
PM Narendra Modi will visit Jammu & Kashmir on Sunday for the first time since Article 370 was repealed in 2019.
COVID-19: India reports 2,593 new cases, 44 more deaths
India on Sunday reported nearly 2,600 new COVID-19 cases, an increase of over 60 cases from the previous day.
Delhi violence: I&B Ministry pulls up TV channels over coverage
The Centre has directed TV channels not to broadcast any "provocative" content, a week after communal clashes broke out in Delhi's Jahangirpuri during a religious procession.
UP shocker: 2-year-old girl, 4 other family members found murdered
In a horrific incident that came to light on Saturday, five members of a family—including a two-year-old girl—were found murdered in their house in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj.
Armed forces want removal of AFSPA from J&K: Rajnath Singh
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday stated India's all three defense forces wanted the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) to be removed from Jammu & Kashmir soon.
Delhi's Ashram Underpass opening tomorrow; traffic advisory issued: Details here
Delhi's Ashram Underpass project, which has been plagued by several delays, is finally expected to see the light of day on Sunday.
Mumbai-Nagpur Expressway: Phase 1 to be opened on May 2
A 210km-long stretch between Nagpur and Shelu Bazar—the first phase of the 701km Mumbai-Nagpur Samruddhi Expressway—will open to the public on May 2.
Jahangirpuri violence: ED registers money laundering case against accused
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Saturday registered a money laundering case against Ansar Sheikh, the prime accused in the Jahangirpuri communal violence case.
Delhi's COVID-19 'R-value' crosses 2: Here's what it means
Amid the surge in COVID-19 cases in the country, Delhi's R-value was recorded at 2.1 this week, according to an analysis by IIT Madras.
Newspaper distributed on train creates controversy, IRCTC initiates probe
A newspaper distributed on the Bengaluru-Chennai Shatabdi Express on Friday raked up a controversy, prompting the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) to launch an investigation.
COVID-19: India logs 2,527 new cases, 33 more deaths
India on Saturday reported over 2,500 new COVID-19 cases, an increase of nearly 100 cases from the previous day.
WHO's first global traditional medicine center in Gujarat by 2024
World Health Organization's (WHO) first-of-its-kind Global Center for Traditional Medicine (GCTM) is set to open in Gujarat's Jamnagar by 2024, reported News18.
Punjab: Agricultural bank issues arrest warrants against loan defaulting farmers
Punjab State Cooperative Agricultural Development Bank (PSCADB) has reportedly served arrest warrants to approximately 2,000 farmers who defaulted on their loans.
Is IIT Madras emerging as COVID-19 hotspot in Tamil Nadu?
Is the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IIT Madras) turning into a COVID-19 hotbed in Tamil Nadu? Well, the sudden surge in cases among the students does suggest so.
Delhi: Masks mandatory in public places, private cars exempted
Amid a sudden spike in COVID-19 cases in the national capital, the Delhi government on Friday issued an official order mandating people to wear masks in public places.
Jharkhand HC grants bail to Lalu in fifth fodder scam
The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief, Lalu Prasad Yadav, was on Friday granted bail by the Jharkhand High Court in the Rs. 139.35-crore Doranda Treasury fodder scam case.