The latest variant of Covid-19 emerging from South Africa, named Omicron by the World Health Organisation, was first reported on November 9, 2021. Within 20 days, it has spread to more than 12 countries. Its high infectivity and multiple mutations have alarmed the whole world and every country is now […]
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India ready to help African countries affected by Omicron: MEA
The government Monday said it stands ready to support the countries affected in Africa in dealing with the Omicron variant of Covid-19, including supplies of made-in-India vaccines. This came a day after it issued revised guidelines for international travellers arriving from Europe, including the UK, and 11 other “at risk” countries, mandating testing […]
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Uttarakhand: CM Dhami chairs high-level meeting on ‘Omicron’ Covid variant
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday chaired a high-level meeting on the new COVID-19 variant, ‘Omicron’ in Dehradun. “We had a meeting regarding COVID-19 variant Omicron and we will start it with the RT-PCR test of corona warriors first. Random testing will be done at airports and railway stations. We will review again a […]
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Ind vs NZ, 1st Test: We showed lot of heart to bat through Day 5, says Williamson
New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson on Monday said that his side managed to show a lot of heart to somehow survive on Day 5 of the first Test against India. The first Test between India and New Zealand ended as a draw on Monday after the visitors somehow managed to […]
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Scotland confirmed 6 cases of Omicron coronavirus variant taking UK’s total to 9
Six cases of the Omicron coronavirus variant have been confirmed in Scotland, taking the total for the United Kingdom up to nine with the previous three infections detected in England, the Scottish health authorities reported on Monday. “Six cases of the COVID-19 omicron variant have been identified in Scotland. Four cases are in the Lanarkshire area and two have been identified in the […]
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Prasoon Joshi honoured with Indian Film Personality of the Year 2021 at 52nd IFFI
Multiple National award-winner and Padmashri awardee, Prasoon Joshi, was honoured at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI), Goa, as the Indian Personality of the Year. The award was presented to him by the Union Minister I&B, Shri Anurag Thakur, where other eminent personalities were present during the finale. The […]
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Ind vs NZ, 1st Test: Visitors manage to survive as match ends in draw
New Zealand managed to survive by the barest of margins on the last day of the first Test against India after a gritty performance from their lower-order batters insured that visitors walked away with a draw here at Green Park, Kanpur on Monday. Team India managed to take eight wickets on Day 5 of the ongoing first Test but […]
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Sushmita Sen shares her experience of shooting for ‘Aarya 2’ amid pandemic
Ahead of the release of ‘Aarya 2’, actor Sushmita Sen opened up about her experience of working on the project amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. “We’ve become lockdown specialists now! We either release during a lockdown or shoot during it, that’s our new thing! When we completed the shoot for Aarya […]
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12 Rajya Sabha MPs suspended for rest of Winter Session over ‘indiscipline’ during Monsson Session
Rajya Sabha on the first day of its business for the Winter Session on Monday suspended 12 of its members for the rest of the current session on account of ‘unruly and violent behaviour’ during the Monsoon Session of Parliament. The suspended MPs include six from Congress, two each from TMC and Shiv Sena and […]
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Uttarakhand: Minor raped in Dehradun orphanage
A minor was allegedly raped in an orphanage in Dehradun, police said. Superintendent of Police, Dehradun, Sarita Dhobhal said: “An incident of rape has come to light in Bal Binita Ashram of Dehradun. The victim and the accused are minors. The victim is five months pregnant.” “A case has been registered and further […]
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Our alliance will form government in Punjab, says Amarinder Singh after meeting Haryana CM
Former Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Monday said that he along with his allies will form the government in Punjab after securing victory in the upcoming Assembly election. The remarks were made after meeting Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar at his residence in Chandigarh. Singh while speaking […]
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Afghanistan: Passport distribution in Kabul still on hold for past 12 days
The passport-distribution”>passport distribution is on hold for the last 12 days in Kabul despite operational office in 17 Afghanistan provinces. People with medical conditions required to travel abroad for treatment are unable to travel due to halts in passport distribution”>passport distribution in Kabul, reported TOLOnews. Passport applicants have approached Islamic Emirate to commence passport issuance and […]
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Harbhajan congratulates Ashwin for becoming India’s third-highest wicket-taker in Tests
Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh congratulated Ravichandran Ashwin as the latter surpassed to become the country’s third-highest wicket-taker in Test cricket. Ashwin scalped the wicket of Tom Latham (52) on the ongoing Day 5 of the first Test against New Zealand and hence he achieved the feat Taking to his […]
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Rajasthan set to witness line of festivals starting with Kumbhalgarh festival from Dec 1
Rajasthan will be witnessing a line of festivals for tourists visiting the desert state in winters, starting from the Kumbhalgarh festival from December 1. As per the state tourism department, “the Ranakpur Jawai Bandh Utsav to commence from December 22 in Pali district and Sharad Utsav of Mount Abu on December […]
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RS Chairman calls for ‘democratic, parliamentary space’ for productive winter session
Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu on Monday urged all members of the House to ensure a “democratic and parliamentary space” for a productive winter session. He also lamented the failure on the part of all concerned to introspect over the unruly incidents during the last monsoon session and commit to do the […]