Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain on Wednesday alleged that the Union government’s data, which showed that there were 57 cases of the Omicron variant of coronavirus in the national capital was not true and that there were only 52 cases of the new variant been reported in the metropolis so […]
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Kaziranga National Park provides blankets, heaters for animals to beat the chill
The Kaziranga National Park authorities have provided blankets and heaters for animals to protect them from the chilling winter As per reports, blankets and heaters are being provided to inmates of the Centre for Wildlife Rehabilitation and Conservation. Baby elephants at the centre are seen draped in cute little blankets. […]
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IT dept conducts searches on Chinese mobile and Fintech companies across country
In a major crackdown on Chinese mobile companies, the Income Tax department is conducting searches on leading Chinese mobile companies across the country. Mobile companies including Oppo, Xiaomi and One Plus are being covered in this search, sources told ANI on Wednesday. More than two dozen premises are covered in […]
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AIIMS to start training programme for healthcare workers for judicious use of medical oxygen
All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi will train healthcare workers engaged in oxygen management and administration to ensure judicious use of medical oxygen, said Dr Randeep Guleria, Director of the premier institute. “AIIMS is doing the training programme in terms of the academic session. It aims to empower […]
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Covid vaccine booster dose a must, says expert
Amid the emergence of the Omicron variant of coronavirus, a Delhi-based doctor said that a booster dose of COVID vaccine is a must as the protection cover of two doses declines over three to six months. Speaking to ANI, Dr S K Sarin, Director, ILBS Hospital, Delhi said, “In my opinion, a booster dose is a must. […]
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DRDO conducts maiden launch of indigenously developed new generation surface-to-surface missile ‘Pralay’
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Wednesday successfully conducted the maiden flight test of indigenously developed surface-to-surface missile ‘Pralay’, from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha. The Union Ministry of Defence, in a press release, said, “The mission has met all its objectives. The […]
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Rajya Sabha Chairman unhappy over Winter Session, calls for collective reflection and individual introspection
Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu on Wednessed expressed his unhappiness over the functioning of the Upper House during the Winter Session that concluded today. In his brief valedictory remarks, Naidu urged the members to “collectively reflect and individual introspect on the way the session has gone by”. “The Winter Session of the august House concludes today. […]
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Odisha CM announces financial assistance of Rs 1,444 crore for repair work under govt housing scheme
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday announced a financial assistance of Rs 3000 to eligible beneficiaries under Biju Pucca Ghar Yojana (BPGY) Construction Labour Housing Scheme and Mining Area Housing Scheme for house repairs, the decision has been taken in Cabinet meeting. The State Cabinet has also decided to provide an assistance […]
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Kerala Congress chief PT Thomas passes away
Congress MLA and Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) working president, PT Thomas, Congress MLA has passed away on Wednesday. Thomas was undergoing cancer treatment in Tamil Nadu’s Vellore for the last one month, where he passed away at 10:15 am. He was a Congress MLA from the Thrikkakkara constituency and was also the working President […]
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Couple found dead in Noida, suicide suspected
An elderly couple allegedly died by suicide in Greater Noida’s Surajpur area in what could be a property-related dispute, a police official said on Wednesday. The couple, Dr Satinder and his wife, was found dead in their apartment at Paramount Golf Forest Society. A suicide note has been recovered from the spot. “As […]
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7306 Pakistanis await Indian citizenship, says MHA
Around 70 percent of applications pending for Indian citizenship are from Pakistanis, according to data provided by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). In a reply to the details of current applicants for Indian citizenship, including the data of their current citizenship asked by Member of Parliament Abdul Wahab on […]
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PM Modi to review Covid-19 situation tomorrow
Amid the emergence and spread of Omicron variant of coronavirus, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to hold a meeting to review the COVID-19 related situation in the country on Thursday, said sources. India reported 6,317 fresh COVID-19 cases and 318 deaths in the last 24 hours, informed the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on […]
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Israeli president says met with US National Security Advisor Sullivan
Israeli President Isaac Herzog met with US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on Tuesday. “Tonight I met US National Security Advisor @JakeJSullivan after he landed in Israel,” Herzog wrote on Twitter. “I expressed my deep appreciation for President Joe Biden’s close friendship with Israel and thanked his administration for maintaining and reinforcing our nations’ strong and meaningful ties,” he said. […]
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Kerala: President Kovind witnesses operational demonstration by Southern Naval Command
President Ram Nath Kovind on Wednesday witnessed the operational demonstration by the Southern Naval Command in Kerala’s Kochi. The President is on a four-day visit to the state. Earlier on Tuesday, Governor of Kerala Arif Mohammed Khan received President Ram Nath Kovind on his arrival at Kannur. President Kovind had addressed the fifth convocation of the Central University of Kerala in […]
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PM Modi invites suggestions for his speech ahead of Dec 28 visit to IIT Kanpur
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday invited suggestions from students and alumni of the IITs (Indian Institutes of Technology), ahead of his visit to the institutes’ Kanpur campus in Uttar Pradesh on December 28. The Prime Minister will be addressing the convocation ceremony of IIT Kanpur. I look forward to […]