A more contagious subvariant of the COVID-19 Omicron strain has slipped into Russia, a senior official at the national consumer health watchdog Rospotrebnadzor said. Kamil Khafizov, the head of genome research at Rospotrebnadzor’s Central Research Institute for Epidemiology, told reporters that two national labs had submitted the viral genome of the BA.4 sublineage […]
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Uttarakhand: Over 19 lakh devotees took Char Dham Yatra this year
Over 19 lakhs devotees undertook the Char Dham Yatra since the pilgrimage began on May 3 this year, informed the Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee on Sunday. Temple Committee said that till the evening of June 11, the total number of pilgrims who reached Uttarakhand Chardham is 19,04,253 (nineteen lakh four thousand […]
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Jama Masjid protest: Two persons arrested under section 153A
Delhi Police arrested two persons on Saturday in connection with the Jama Masjid protest that took place on Friday over the controversial remarks on Prophet Muhammad made by suspended Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesperson Nupur Sharma and expelled leader Naveen Jindal. “Two persons have been arrested last night under section […]
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Imran Khan moves SC against election body for not disqualifying dissidents
Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan has knocked at the doors of the country’s Supreme Court to challenge the Election Commission of Pakistan’s (ECP) declaration on May 11 that rejected the disqualification references against 20 party dissident members of the National Assembly (MNAs). The ECP had dismissed Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf’s references last month seeking the […]
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Palestinian president hosts senior U.S. officials ahead of Joe Biden’s visit
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Saturday held a meeting in the West Bank city of Ramallah with visiting U.S. senior diplomats ahead of an expected visit of U.S. President Joe Biden. During the meeting, Abbas called on the U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs Barbara Leaf and Deputy […]
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Delhi: 2 injured, 1 arrested in Yamuna Khadar search operation
With an aim to widen the preventive strategy, the police conducted search operations in the Yamuna Khadar area, informed the officials on Sunday. The search operation was based on a tip-off. The police after reaching the spot found 4 to 5 persons who opened fire on the personnel. “During the […]
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Telangana: Situation under control in Adilabad after tension over social media post
The situation was brought under control by police after there were tensions over a social media post, informed the police on Saturday. The police officials informed that members from one community staged a protest in front of the One town police station after a local posted a social media status. […]
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J-K: 3 terrorists killed in encounter in Pulwama
A total of three terrorists were killed in an encounter that broke out at the Drabgam area of Pulwama, informed the officials on Sunday. “PulwamaEncounterUpdate: 02 more terrorists killed (Total 3). Identification and affiliation being ascertained. Incriminating materials including arms and ammunition recovered. Search going on,” tweeted Jammu and Kashmir […]
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Nupur Sharma’s statement to be recorded on June 25
Suspended Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Nupur Sharma has been summoned by Mumbai police to appear at Mumbai’s Pydhonie police station on June 25, informed the officials on Saturday. Mumbai police’s summon was regarding the enquiry and recording of Sharma’s statement. Police earlier filed a case against her on a […]
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Indore man has collection of around 650 antique clocks
In what looked like a dream in the woods, an Indore-based man has a collection of around 650 clocks with some being over 200 years old. Anil Bhalla owns a collection of antique clocks and has a dedicated room for their display and storage. “Some clocks were brought by my […]
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WB: Over 1500 kg of ganja seized in Cooch Behar, one held
In a joint operation by the Narcotics Control Bureau and Border Security Force, a total of 1582 kilograms of ganja was seized, informed the officials on Saturday. The ganja was recovered from a house at the border village in the Cooch Behar district. One person has been arrested and will […]
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Assam police seize over 1000 kg Ganja from goods carrier, driver arrested
Assam police have seized 1480 kilograms of Ganja from a goods carrier and apprehended its driver, on Saturday, police said. On Saturday evening, police seized 1480 kg ganja, packed in 74 small packets, from a goods carrier coming from a neighbouring state at Churaibari WP, Karimganj. Accused driver has been […]
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2 rag pickers die after entering into sewer in Delhi
Two rag pickers died after entering a sewage tank near the DSIIDC industrial area, informed the police on Sunday. “A PCR call was received at PS Bawana today (Saturday) at 7.36 AM that 2 persons who have entered into sewer have not come out and are dead,” said police. On […]
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J-K: Official announces Rs 5 lakh insurance for horses, ponies for Amarnath Yatra services
With an aim to increase the registration of labourers and ponies to achieve the target before June 14, Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Pandurang K Pole on Saturday chaired a meeting with the officers of Labour and Animal Husbandry Departments and said that a year-round insurance cover shall be provided […]
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Hyderabad: City police recovers over 50 two-wheelers, 3 arrested for theft
The Hyderabad police on Saturday recovered 53 two-wheelers and arrested 3 persons for running an organised theft racket, police said. “Three persons arrested for being involved in two-wheeler bike offences in and around the Hyderabad city and recovered 53 different two-wheeler from them all worth Rs 15,20,000,” said police. The […]