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09 May 2022

COVID-19

COVID-19: India logs 3,207 fresh cases, 29 more fatalities

India on Monday reported over 3,200 new COVID-19 cases, a decline of around 250 cases from the previous day.

Shaheen Bagh demolition drive: Supreme Court refuses to intervene

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to intervene in the Shaheen Bagh demolition drive and asked affected parties to approach the Delhi High Court.

09 May 2022

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)

HP: Interstate borders sealed after Khalistan flags found at Assembly

The Himachal Pradesh government has directed the state police department to seal all interstate borders or barriers of the hill state.

09 May 2022

Odisha

Asani intensifies into severe cyclonic storm; to impact WB, Odisha

Cyclone Asani—formed over the southeast Bay of Bengal—has intensified into a severe cyclonic storm on Sunday and will continue to move toward eastern coasts, the India Meteorological Department said.

08 May 2022

Madhya Pradesh

Indore: Rejected lover causes building fire killing 7; arrested

A 28-year-old man, named Shubham Dixit, was arrested late on Saturday after he allegedly set fire to a building in Indore, killing seven people and injuring nine others.

08 May 2022

Delhi Police

Delhi: Court raps police for 'failure' in stopping Jahangirpuri violence

Delhi's Rohini district court has rejected the bail pleas of eight accused persons in the Jahangirpuri communal violence case.

Varanasi: Ancient swastikas discovered near Gyanvapi mosque during survey

During a court-ordered survey and videography exercise in Varanasi's Kashi Vishwanath-Gyanvapi Masjid complex, timeworn traces of two swastikas (sacred Hindu symbol) were reportedly discovered near the mosque.

08 May 2022

Odisha

Cyclone Asani to change course, miss Odisha-Andhra coast: IMD

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast the cyclonic storm Asani, forming in the Bay of Bengal, is likely to miss Odisha and Andhra Pradesh coasts.

08 May 2022

Himachal Pradesh

Himachal Pradesh: Khalistan flags found at Dharamsala Assembly's gate

Khalistan flags were reportedly found tied to the entry gate and boundary wall of the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly in Dharamsala on Sunday. Pro-Khalistan messages were also seen on the walls.

08 May 2022

Varanasi

Varanasi's Gyanvapi Mosque controversy: Know details, timeline of events

On a Varanasi court's orders, an advocate commissioner-led team reached Varanasi's Kashi Vishwanath Dham-Gyanvapi Masjid complex on Friday and began surveying its premises and videographing the Shringar Gauri site there.

NEET-PG 2022 exam not postponed, fake notice being circulated: NBE

The National Eligibility Entrance Test-Postgraduate (NEET-PG 2022) will take place on May 21 as scheduled and hasn't been postponed, clarified the National Board of Examinations (NBE).

07 May 2022

Tamil Nadu

Chennai: Cops face murder charges in custodial death case

An arrest threat looms large over several Tamil Nadu Police personnel in connection with the custodial death of a 25-year-old man, Vignesh, in Chennai.

07 May 2022

Delhi

Heatwave in Delhi: Sigh of relief, but not for long

The India Meteorological Department's (IMD) latest prediction that Delhi will witness no heatwave till Sunday has come as a breather for the national capital.

07 May 2022

Odisha

Cyclone Asani over Bay of Bengal puts Odisha on alert

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said a low-pressure region over the South Andaman Sea is expected to develop into a cyclone—to be called Asani—by Sunday and travel north toward India's eastern coast.

07 May 2022

Bihar

Bihar: Girl shoots video of father allegedly raping her

In a horrific incident reported from Bihar's Samastipur, a 50-year-old man was arrested for allegedly raping his daughter.

07 May 2022

COVID-19

COVID-19: India logs 3,805 new cases, 22 more deaths

India on Saturday reported over 3,800 new COVID-19 cases, an increase of more than 250 cases from the previous day.

06 May 2022

Yogi Adityanath

Using loudspeakers in mosques not fundamental right: Allahabad HC

The Allahabad High Court has dismissed a petition seeking the installation of a loudspeaker in a mosque for "azaan," saying it's "not a fundamental right."

06 May 2022

Jammu And Kashmir

J&K: Longest-surviving Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist among 3 killed in encounter

Three terrorists were killed by security forces in Jammu & Kashmir's Pahalgam, which is part of the Anantnag district and a key route for the Amarnath Yatra, on Friday.

06 May 2022

COVID-19

COVID-19: India logs 3,545 new cases, 27 more deaths

India on Friday reported over 3,500 new COVID-19 cases, an increase of more than 250 cases from the previous day.

06 May 2022

Himalayas

Uttarakhand: Kedarnath Temple opens with daily limit on pilgrims

After a gap of over two years—courtesy of the COVID-19 pandemic—the doors (kapat) of the holy temple of Kedarnath Dham in Uttarakhand finally opened for devotees on Friday.

06 May 2022

Telangana

Hyderabad: Hindu Man hacked to death by Muslim wife's family

In a horrific incident of suspected honor killing, a man was beaten to death in full public view by his wife's relatives in Hyderabad on Wednesday.

06 May 2022

Delhi Police

NCPCR seeks action against Kunal Kamra for sharing 'doctored' child's video

The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has written to the Delhi Police and Twitter, seeking action against comedian Kunal Kamra.

06 May 2022

India

WHO report claims India underreported COVID-19 deaths; India strongly objects

India on Thursday strongly objected to a new World Health Organization report, which claims India witnessed nearly 10 times higher COVID-19 deaths in 2020-21 than the official figures.

05 May 2022

Delhi

Delhi: Subsidized electricity to become optional from October 1

Delhi government on Thursday announced that subsidized electricity will be provided only to those who request it.

J&K Delimitation Commission submits report, recommends representation for Kashmiri Pandits

The Jammu and Kashmir Delimitation Commission on Thursday submitted its final report to the Election Commission of India.

05 May 2022

Odisha

Odisha possibly staring at another cyclone: Details

An alert has been issued by the Odisha government as the state faces a possible cyclonic storm over the Bay of Bengal in the coming days.

05 May 2022

Narendra Modi

PM Modi to chair meetings on heatwave, monsoon

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to chair a series of meetings in Delhi after returning from his Europe visit.

05 May 2022

Rajasthan

Rajasthan: Two persons attacked in Bhilwara, internet services suspended

Days after Rajasthan's Jodhpur witnessed communal clashes on Eid, an incident of violence was reported in the Sanganer area of Bhilwara on Wednesday night, prompting authorities to suspend internet services for 24 hours in the city.

05 May 2022

Tamil Nadu

Ban on centuries-old tradition stirs controversy in Tamil Nadu

The Tamil Nadu government's order regarding the prohibition on an almost 400-year-old religious ceremony in the Mayiladuthuria district has stirred tensions in the state.

05 May 2022

COVID-19

COVID-19: India reports 3,275 new cases, 55 more deaths

India on Thursday reported over 3,200 new COVID-19 cases, an increase of around 75 cases from the previous day.

05 May 2022

Punjab

Punjab: 71 COVID-19 cases reported from Patiala's law university

With 71 fresh COVID-19 cases being reported at the Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law in Punjab's Patiala on Wednesday, the number of positive cases has risen to 86, prompting authorities to declare the campus a containment zone.

04 May 2022

Government of India

Identification delay stalls pensions of 58,000+ retired armed forces personnel

The Defence Ministry said 58,275 former servicemen—who didn't receive their April pension—will have the same credited to their bank accounts by Wednesday night.

04 May 2022

Yogi Adityanath

Lalitpur: Cop rapes rape survivor who went to file complaint

In a shocking incident from Uttar Pradesh's Lalitpur, a 13-year-old teen was allegedly raped by the Station House Officer (SHO) of a police station where she had gone to complain against her rapists, PTI reported.

India registered higher deaths, fewer births in 1st pandemic year

India saw a 6% rise in deaths in 2020—the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic—compared to 2019, showed the Civil Registration System (CRS) data released by the Centre on Tuesday.

04 May 2022

COVID-19

COVID-19: India reports 3,205 new cases, 31 more deaths

India on Wednesday reported over 3,200 new COVID-19 cases, an increase of around 700 cases from the previous day.

04 May 2022

Rajasthan

Jodhpur clashes: Over 100 arrested, curfew imposed, internet remains suspended

Jodhpur was riled by communal tensions on the eve and day of Eid, forcing authorities to impose a curfew in several areas, including Udai Mandir and Nagori Gate till Wednesday midnight.

04 May 2022

India

India: Phase-2 trials of world's first one-shot pneumococcal vaccine soon

India is set to begin the phase-2 trials of the world's first one-shot pneumococcal vaccine for adults soon.

03 May 2022

Maharashtra

Raj Thackeray Aurangabad rally: Case filed against MNS chief, organizers

The Aurangabad Police has registered a case against the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) supremo Raj Thackeray and organizers of his Aurangabad rally, where he gave a controversial speech on Sunday.

03 May 2022

Delhi

IMD says heatwave is over, predicts rainfall across India soon

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has stated that the "heatwave is over" and forecasted rain and thunderstorms in several parts of the country, including Delhi.

03 May 2022

India

COVID-19: India reports 2,568 new cases, 20 more deaths

India on Tuesday reported over 2,500 new COVID-19 cases, a decline of around 600 cases from the previous day.