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Personal Tragedies Turned Them Into Road Safety Crusaders

Raghvendra Kumar, a resident of Madhubani in Bihar, sold his ancestral land so that he could distribute over 50,000 helmets among those who ride two wheelers without the protective gear. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/8lDQ9XTm7

TV Actor Tejasswi Prakash Is The Winner Of Big Boss 15

TV star Tejasswi Prakash on Saturday beat actor-model Pratik Sehajpal to emerge as the winner of reality show "Bigg Boss" season 15. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/2NvEpwc3Z

Bigg Boss 15 Finale: Salman Khan declares Tejasswi Prakash as the new 'Naagin'

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The first promo of Ekta Kapoor's supernatural TV series, Naagin 6 was dropped in a few days ago. When the trailer was released, fans were wondering who is the new Naagin as the makers didn't reveal the face of the actress. The makers of the supernatural TV series treated fans with the first promo on January 18. In the 42-seconds promo, we got a glimpse of the upcoming story which revolves around a deadly virus that hit the world in 2020. Now, today in Bigg Boss 15 finale it has been revealed that the new Naagin is none other than the Bigg Boss finalists Tejasswi Prakash. Yes, you heard that right after winning the audience's heart in Bigg Boss 15 Tejasswi will once again come back to the fiction space. The actress has been a part of various superhit fiction shows including Swaragini - Jodein Rishton Ke Sur, Pehredaar Piya, and Silsila Badalte Rishton Ka. ALSO READ:BREAKING: Tejasswi Prakash declared as the WINNER of Bigg Boss 15 from Latest Bollywood News | Hindi Mov

PM Modi Commends Assam's Efforts In Reducing Rhino Poaching Cases

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday praised the efforts of the people and the government of Assam in bringing down rhino poaching cases from 37 in 2013 to one in 2021. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/ixdzVDNr9

Bigg Bos 15 Finale: Karan Kundra out from the finale race

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After four months, Bigg Boss 15 has come to an end. As the finale has arrived, the speculations around its winner are rising even more. Like every season, finalists are evicted one by one before the name of the winner is announced. On Saturday's episode, Rashami Desai was evicted from the house as she received the lowest votes among all the Top 6 contestants. Post that, Nishant Bhatt took the briefcase of Rs 10 lakh offered by the ex-winners and walked out of the show. Post that Shamita Shetty was also evicted from the house. Now after Rashami, Nishant and Shamita, Karan Kundrra has been evicted from the house and is out of the finale race. Karan Kundra had an impactful journey in the show, From his tactics in the game to his relationship with Tejasswi Prakash, he's made a good remark among the audience. With this, Karan Kundrra comes out as the 2nd runner up of the season. ALSO READ:Bigg Boss 15 Finale: Shamita Shetty out of winners race from Latest Bollywood News | Hin

In Gujarat Man's Killing Over Facebook Post, Muslim Cleric Arrested

A Muslim cleric was arrested from Delhi by the Gujarat Anti Terrorism Squad in connection with murder of a man in Gujarat's Dhandhuka town recently over an alleged objectionable Facebook post, an... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/Jc5qw2ryA

Bigg Boss 15 Finale: Shamita Shetty out of winners race

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After four months, Bigg Boss 15 has come to an end. As the finale has arrived, the speculations around its winner are rising. Like every season, finalists are evicted one by one before the name of the winner is announced. On Saturday's episode, Rashami Desai was evicted from the house as she received the lowest votes among all the Top 6 contestants. Post that, Nishant Bhatt took the briefcase of Rs 10 lakh offered by the ex-winners and walked out of the show. While the audience is curious to know who will take home the precious, shining trophy of Bigg Boss 15 tonight, the latest shocking update is that Shamita Shetty has been evicted from the race. The actress was evicted when Deepika Padukone along with Siddhant Chaturvedi and Ananya Panday entered the house to announce the Top 3. With this Shamita's journey comes to an end in the show. The actress had previously participated in Bigg Boss OTT and emerged out as the 2nd runner-up in it. She was firstly a part of Bigg Boss 3

Staved Off Big Incident During Bhima Koregaon Clashes: Cop To Commission

Pune city police handled the situation tactfully during the 2018 Koregaon-Bhima clashes, preventing a major untoward incident in the city, senior IPS officer Rashmi Shukla has told an inquiry... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/AtIbKV948

Mahatma Gandhi's Statue Vandalised In Odisha

A statue of Mahatma Gandhi was vandalised in Odisha's Kendrapara district, police said on Saturday. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/bTLY1MVAq

AAP's Punjab Pick Bhagwant Mann Declares Assets Worth Rs 1.97 Crore

AAP's chief ministerial candidate Bhagwant Mann, contesting from the Dhuri assembly seat in Punjab, has disclosed owning total assets worth Rs 1.97 crore, including two Toyota Fortuner SUVs worth Rs... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/4dl2vqZjL

Bihar Court Delivers Judgment Within 15 Days In Rape Case Of 6-Year-Old

Setting a new example of speedy justice, an Araria court sentenced Mohammed Major, 48, to death for sexually assaulting a six-year-old Dalit girl within 15 days of filing the chargesheet. There were... from NDTV News - India-news https://bit.ly/3o9fLq6

Bigg Boss 15 Finale: Rashami Desai gets out of the finale race

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After a good run of almost 4 months, Bigg Boss 15 is about to come to an end this weekend. The grand finale is all set to be a big star-studded event. The contestants who have managed to make it to the top 6 of the season include Shamita Shetty, Tejasswi Prakash, Karan Kundrra, Nishant Bhatt, Pratik Sehajpal and Rashami Desai. The people all around the nation have extended their support to their favourite contestants throughout the season. The voting lines have closed and in the next 24 hours, we'll get the winner. The finale weekend will has a lot of twists and turns as the top six contestants battle it out for the trophy and cash prize. The finale weekend began on Saturday with top 6 contestants battling for the top 5 spot. In the episode, we saw the mothers of all the top 6 finalists arrive on the stage with Salman Khan. Seeing their mothers, the finalists got emotional and broke down into tears. Salman Khan told everyone that the mother is the one who carries the fate of a c

Women Cops Get Duty Time Cut To 8 Hours From 12 In Maharashtra

Women police personnel across Maharashtra would now have duty for eight hours instead of 12, as per an order issued by the state Director General of Police (DGP) Sanjay Pandey. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3g43jUb

Families On Sit-In Protest For 2 Weeks After Homes Demolished In Jammu

Over a dozen tribal families are living out in the open in cold winter nights for last two weeks after their homes were demolished at Roop Nagar in Jammu. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3AHtLwH

Haryana Eases Covid Curbs; Schools, Universities To Open From February 1

The Haryana government on Friday eased some Covid-related restrictions in the state, allowing the opening of all cinema halls, theatres and multiplexes with 50 per cent seating capacity, a government... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3ua1MV8

Andhra Welcomes Centre's Proposed Changes To IAS Rules With A Rider

Andhra Pradesh government has welcomed the proposed changes in the IAS (Cadre) Rules, 1954 but with a rider that the operational procedure be reconsidered, particularly in regard to the issue of... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3uawc9E

Externment Extraordinary Measure, Must Be Used Sparingly: Supreme Court

An order of externment is an "extraordinary measure" and has the effect of depriving a citizen of his fundamental right of free movement throughout the territory of India, the Supreme Court said on... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/33UqWwj

Smartly Dressed Cabin Crew, On-Time Performance: Tata's Focus At Air India

Well-groomed cabin crew members, better on-time performance of flights, calling passengers as "guests" and enhanced in-flight meal service are some of the measures the Tata Group is focusing on at Air... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3IHxgpt

Son Ill-Treated Mother, Delhi Court Asks Him To Vacate Suit Property

The Delhi High Court has granted three weeks' time to a son to vacate the suit property belonging to his mother. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3g0npyM

Camera Trap Shows Tigress With Snare Around Neck At Maharashtra Reserve

A tigress has been spotted wandering with a snare around her neck at Pench Tiger Reserve in Maharashtra's Nagpur district, an official said on Thursday. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3G0QIMc

Tata's Takeover Of Air India To Be Told To Passengers On Flight Today

The passengers who will be travelling on Air India flights on Friday will be hearing about the Tata Group's take over of the airline during in-flight announcements, according to an official order. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3o41xam

Supreme Court Order On Quota In Job Promotion To Scheduled Castes Today

The Supreme Court is scheduled to pronounce on Friday its judgement on the issue of the grant of reservation in promotion to the Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) in government jobs. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3H6ZIAI

Supreme Court Gives BJP MLA Protection From Arrest For 10 Days With Riders

The Supreme Court Thursday directed Maharashtra Police to not to arrest BJP MLA Nitesh Rane for 10 days in an attempt-to-murder case registered in Sindhudurg district. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3G1aEi9

Case Against Businessman, Tax Inspector Over False Refunds Of Rs 263 Crore

The CBI has booked a businessman along with an Income Tax inspector and others for allegedly claiming fraudulent tax refunds of over Rs 263 crore, officials said on Thursday. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3g0h4Du

Haryana Extends COVID-19 Curbs Till February 10: Details Here

The Haryana government on Wednesday extended Covid-related restrictions in the state till February 10, but allowed malls and markets to remain open till 7 pm, extending the relaxation by one hour. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3r59GgE

Uttar Pradesh Reports 10,937 New COVID-19 Cases, Lucknow Worst Hit

Uttar Pradesh reported 10,937 fresh coronavirus cases on Wednesday that pushed its active infection tally to 80,342, while 23 more fatalities raised the death toll to 23,106, an official statement... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3nWaceP

Uttarakhand BJP's Pick For Seat Held By Ex-Minister Who Joined Congress

The BJP on Wednesday named nine more candidates for the Uttarakhand assembly polls, fielding former chief minister BS Khanduri's daughter Ritu Bhushan Khanduri from Kotdwar constituency which was won... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3KNvXHm

3 Sisters Die As Truck Falls On Them While Unloading Coal In Maharashtra

Three minor sisters were killed when a container truck tilted and fell on them while unloading coal in Bhiwandi tehsil in Thane district of Maharashtra, police said on Wednesday. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/35koaAB

Amit Shah Holds Strategy Session To Recoup Jat Vote In Western UP

Rashtriya Lok Dal chief Jayant Chaudhary has chosen the "wrong home", Union Minister Amit Shah said on Wednesday as he reached out to Jat leaders at a meeting in New Delhi ahead of the first phase of... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3G8CbxT

Wagah-Attari Border Like Ceremony To Start At 3 Rajasthan Posts

Tourists visiting the Indo-Pak border districts Jaisalmer and Bikaner in Rajasthan will soon be able to watch the Wagha-Attari border like a beating retreat without the participation of Pakistani... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/34diV5q

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra Slams Government Over Students' Protest In Bihar

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Tuesday slammed the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government in Bihar, saying that a revolution will take place across the country against the oppression... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3Axb7ar

Difficulty In Making Hindi Third Language? Madras High Court Asks

Wondering as to what is the difficulty in making Hindi the third language in educational institutions, the first bench of the Madras High Court said on Tuesday that if one doesn't learn Hindi, it... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3AuPDLo

India Celebrates 73rd Republic Day, Iconic Parade To See Many Firsts

India's military might, cultural diversity and varied unique initiatives will be showcased as President Ram Nath Kovind leads the nation on Wednesday in celebrating the 73rd Republic Day. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/349fWdT

Karnataka Records 41,400 New Covid Cases, Recoveries Exceed Infections

After fresh infections dropped over the past two days, the number of discharges overtook new coronavirus cases in Karnataka on Tuesday, which further declined to 41,400, taking the tally to 36,05,508. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3ADF6O7

Rahul Gandhi Unfollows RPN Singh On Twtter After His Exit From Congress

Hours after former Union Minister RPN Singh joined BJP after quitting Congress, Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday unfollowed him on Twitter. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3AwXyb1

Karnataka Not Following Testing Policy, Says Top Expert, As Cases Rise

A top government expert in Karnataka has told NDTV that the state is witnessing a spike in Covid cases as the testing has been ramped up. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3KC3gNF

Only 2 People Can Go With Candidate To File Nomination For Punjab Polls

Only two people can accompany a candidate while filing nomination papers at the office of the Returning Officer, Punjab's Chief Electoral Officer S Karuna Raju said Monday. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3fPt1fg

Uttarakhand's Ex Chief Minister Harish Rawat To Contest From Ramnagar

The Congress on Monday released its second list of 11 candidates for Uttarakhand assembly elections and fielded former Chief Minister Harish Rawat from the Ramnagar assembly constituency. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3nVJEKB

In New Covid Curbs, Assam Bans Non-Vaccinated People At Public Places

The Assam government on Monday issued an order tightening restrictions to contain spread of COVID-19 in the state and banning entry of non-vaccinated people to public places, except hospitals. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3KCfQwd

Marital Rape Issue Can't Be Looked From Microscopic Angle: Centre To Court

The issue of criminalisation of marital rape involves "family issues" as well as the dignity of a woman and cannot be looked at from a "microscopic angle", the Centre on Monday told the Delhi High... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3rP0oUO

"Vendetta": Navjot Sidhu On Raids On Punjab Chief Minister's Relative

Punjab Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu on Sunday questioned the timing of the recent Enforcement Directorate raids and called them as "political vendetta" but asserted that he was not giving a clean... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3fOUf5s

Omicron Driven Wave Will Turn To Villages In Coming Weeks: Expert

The Omicron variant driven wave of COVID-19 will now turn to small towns and villages in the coming few weeks after its transmission in metro cities as each time a wave follows this trend, said Dr... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3qRXPCb

Against AFSPA But National Security Is Priority: Manipur Chief Minister

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Sunday said the people of his state and he himself wanted the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act to be lifted but added that it should be done with consent of... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3FSbJIT

Netaji Got India Independence, Not Gandhi: Subhash Chandra Bose's Nephew

Expressing his gratitude to PM Modi's for installing Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose's statue at the India Gate in New Delhi, his nephew Ardhendu Bose on Sunday claimed that it was Netaji and Azad Hind... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3AnefWx

Bring Back Arunachal Boy Found By Chinese Army: Rahul Gandhi To Centre

Soon after Defence Ministry's statement that the Chinese Army has communicated to them that they have found, Miram Taroun, the missing boy from Arunachal Pradesh, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi attacked... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3rCMTHU

Delhi Sees Highest January Rain In 32 Years, Season's Coldest Day

Delhi has recorded nearly 70 mm of rainfall in January this year till Saturday - the highest in the month in the last 32 years, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3GTF7jk

Nitish Kumar's Party To Contest Against Ally BJP In UP Polls

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's JD(U) on Saturday asserted that its decision to go solo in Uttar Pradesh assembly polls will have no adverse impact on its alliance with BJP. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3tYbOs2

Yogi Adityanath's Kashmir Analogy In UP Town That Saw "Hindu Exodus"

Asserting that the BJP will not compromise on the issues of security and development, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday alleged that the Samajwadi Party has released a "list for... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3nQYToe

Jaish Terror Associate Arrested In J&K's Pulwama

Security forces on Saturday arrested a terrorist associate of Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/33LRSxU

After Raids At Punjab Chief Minister's Relative, Navjot Sidhu's Defence

Punjab Congress Chief Navjot Singh Sidhu said that the raids conducted by ED at the house of Chief Minister Charanjit Channi's relative house seem to be a part of the political agenda of AAP as State from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3ItHlWZ

"Arvind Kejriwal Misleads People": Navjot Sidhu

Punjab Congress Chief Navjot Singh Sidhu on Saturday launched a fresh attack on Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) president Arvind Kejriwal for misleading people in the state stating that the latter wanted to run... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3Kzj9o1

Charanjit Channi Involved In Illegal Sand Mining: Amarinder Singh

Punjab ex-chief minister Amarinder Singh on Saturday said Charanjit Singh Channi's denial of involvement in illegal sand mining was a "total lie" and alleged he had received inputs that the CM had a... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3g4Xoyx

Refund With Interest Homebuyers Of To-Be-Razed Towers: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Friday directed the realty major Supertech Ltd to refund the money with interest to all home-buyers, who have booked flats in now to be razed 40-storey twin towers of Emerald... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3qOmBDl

BREAKING! Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas welcome their first child via surrogacy 

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Global stars Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas have become parents! The power couple, who got married in 2018, welcomed their first child via surrogacy. The pair took to their respective social media accounts to share the joyous news. "We are overjoyed to confirm that we have welcomed a baby via surrogate. We respectfully ask for privacy during this special time as we focus on our family," Chopra announced on Instagram Friday.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Priyanka (@priyankachopra) Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas got married in December 2018 in two glamorous ceremonies at the Umaid Bhawan Palace in Jodhpur, India. The couple had a Hindu ceremony and a Christian ceremony honouring each of their cultures. ALSO READ: Katrina Kaif is the No. 1 heroine in the country; Deepika Padukone, Priyanka Chopra, Kangana Ranaut follow from Latest Bollywood News | Hindi Movie News | Hindi Cinema News | Indian Movies | Films - Bo

Amarinder Singh Targets Punjab's Channi Government Over PM Security Row

Amarinder Singh on Friday targeted Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi stating that his government in the state clearly 'stage-managed' the blockade that had led to the serious security lapse... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3IuYZd3

A "Chance" Meet And A Missed Appointment: Shivraj Chouhan's "Masterstroke"

While the CM cancelled the appointment with ex-CM Digvijaya Singh, he had a long chat with another ex-CM Kamal Nath at the state hanger in Bhopal. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3qPN5EH

Kerala's Ruling CPI(M) Curtail's Conference After Court Says Not Over 50

The ruling CPI (M) had to cut short its three-day conference in Kerala's northern most district of Kasaragod as the High Court ordered there would be no meetings in the district that allow... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3GXC0ag

3.79 Kg Explosives, Grenade Launcher, Detonators Seized In Punjab: Police

Thwarting a possible terrorist attack ahead of Republic Day, Punjab Police on Friday have seized RDX, a grenade launcher, two compatible grenades, nine electrical detonators and two sets of timer... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/32lfGbr

Amit Shah To Launch District Good Governance Index In J&K On Saturday

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah will launch the District Good Governance Index (DGGI) in Jammu and Kashmir via Video Conferencing on Saturday (January 22) at 1 pm. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3rE7bAL

After 4 Indians Die At US-Canada Border, S Jaishankar Dials Envoys

Foreign Minister S Jaishankar on Friday expressed shock after a family of four Indian nationals, including an infant, froze to death along the US-Canada border in what authorities believe was a failed... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3Iq27a1

Gujarat Reports Highest-Ever 24,485 Covid Cases, Ahmedabad Worst Hit

Gujarat on Thursday recorded 24,485 new cases, the highest single-day spike so far, pushing up its tally above the 10-lakh mark, while 13 patients succumbed to infection, the state health department... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3GRpgSu

Actor Siddharth Summoned In Defamation Case By Tamil Nadu Police

The Chennai Police Commissioner on Thursday said that actor Siddharth has been summoned over his defamation case against badminton ace Saina Nehwal over PM Modi's security breach in Punjab. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3GNflgJ

Amar Jawan Jyoti To Merge With War Memorial's Eternal Flame At India Gate

After burning for 50 years, the eternal flame of Amar Jawan Jyoti at the India Gate lawns will be extinguished forever. The torch will now be merged with the National War Memorial's torch at a... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3Ik2seg

Formalities Completed To Repatriate Bodies Of Indians Killed In Abu Dhabi

Indian Embassy in UAE completed formalities on Thursday for repatriation of bodies of two Indians dead in Abu Dhabi blast. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3AiqF1Q

Delhi Government To Deploy 1500 E-Buses Under Delhi Transport Corporation

The Delhi government will soon deploy 1,500 electric buses under the Delhi Transport Corporation(DTC) as it aims at 100 per cent electrification of public transport fleet, minister Kailash Gahlot said... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3Im53nZ

China Army Kidnaps Teen From Inside Indian Territory In Arunachal: MP

China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) has kidnapped a 17-year-old boy from inside the Indian territory in Arunachal Pradesh's Upper Siang district, state MP Tapir Gao said on Wednesday. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3AfSA2l

Cops' Video Of Singing In Car Without Masks Goes Viral, 3 Suspended

Three police constables posted in the Kutch district of Gujarat were suspended on Wednesday after a video showing them enjoying music during a car journey while not following traffic rules as well as... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3IjG8Bz

Man, Sister Arrested For Cheating People Of Rs 2.92 Crore In Gujarat

The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Ahmedabad city crime branch has arrested a man and his sister for allegedly duping several people of Rs 2.92 crore through ponzi schemes, officials said on... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3Ilqkhy

"It is Ironic": Court On "Misalignment" Between Section 377 And Rape Law

The Delhi High Court Wednesday said there was an anomaly and misalignment in the erstwhile Section 377 of the IPC and the rape law that protects a husband from prosecution for a non-consensual... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3qIAm6x

Maharashtra Reports 43,697 New Covid Cases, 10% Higher Than Yesterday

Maharashtra on Wednesday recorded 43,697 new coronavirus positive cases, 10 per cent more than the previous day, including 214 Omicron infections, and also saw 49 fatalities, the health department... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3qJWsFW

Centre Fact Checks Video Questioning Vaccine Efficacy In Children

The Central government busted the claims made in a video on the social media platforms raising questions over the efficacy of COVID-19 vaccine being administered in 15-18 years age group from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3Ij47AC

After Centre's No, Bengal To Have Netaji Tableau At Kolkata R-Day Event

Amid the controversy over the central government rejecting West Bengal's tableau for the Republic Day parade in New Delhi, the state government has decided to bring out a similar tableau on Netaji... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3KoReqE

Centre's New Rules On IAS Officers' Central Deputation: Details Here

The Personnel Ministry has decided to amend existing service rules to ensure the availability of a sufficient number of IAS officers for central deputation, officials said on Tuesday. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3AetPUb

70 Fall Ill After Having Snacks From A Vendor In Madhya Pradesh

70 people who ate snacks from a vendor in Gwalior in Madhya Pradesh fell ill in what an official said was a suspected case of food poisoning. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3A8KvfK

Subhas Chandra Bose's Daughter On Republic Day Tableau Controversy

Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's daughter Anita Bose-Pfaff has said that it not "optimal to fight over such things" and that the legendary freedom fighter's contribution should be honoured during the... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3FFHGnu

Posters Against Bengal BJP Leader At Party Office As Rift Widens

Amid rumblings in the West Bengal BJP unit following the formation of the new state office bearers committee, posters describing its general secretary (organisation) Amitava Chakraborty a "Trinamool... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3nBjjBw

Do's And Don'ts Of Covid Therapies, Drugs In Centre's Revised Guidelines

There is no evidence of injectable steroids benefitting Covid patients not requiring oxygen supplementation or in continuation after discharge, according to the revised 'Clinical Guidance for... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/326dunW

Supreme Court's Direction On Virtual Hearings After A Day Of Disruptions

Hours after Chief Justice of India (CJI) N V Ramana expressed unhappiness over disruptions during virtual hearings due to the use of mobiles, the Supreme Court on Monday asked the advocates and... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/33Cr17b

Rs 10 Lakh Bounty On Man Wanted For Anti-India Conspiracy: Probe Agency

The NIA has announced a bounty of Rs 10 lakh in cash for those providing information about Sikhs For Justice operative Jaswinder Singh Multani who is wanted for hatching conspiracy with ISI operatives... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3282HJX

"Sense Of Guilt": Uttarkhand Women's Congress Chief Quits, Joins BJP

In a shot in the arm for the BJP ahead of the Uttarakhand Assembly polls, state's women Congress president and former Nainital MLA Sarita Arya on Monday joined the ruling party and has been expelled... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3fze156

No Sacred Games 3: Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap Calls Out Casting Scamster

Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap has called out a fake casting profile on social media, which talked about casting for 'Sacred Games' Season 3. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/33CNX6f

Controversy Over Cheque After Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Promises Aid

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday assured immediate compensation to a woman farmer whose crop was damaged due to unseasonal rain in the state. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3qyrJLL

UP Polls: AAP's 1st List Of 150 Candidates Out, 55 From Backward Castes

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Sunday released its first list of 150 candidates for the upcoming Uttar Pradesh Assembly polls. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/33h8DkF

Haryana's 75% Job Reservation For Locals Comes Into Force

As the law in Haryana, that provides 75 per cent reservation in private sector to job seekers from the state came into effect, Deputy Chief Minister Dushyant Chautala on Sunday said it will open new... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3qtXHbX

At 7,895, Mumbai Records Dip In New Covid Cases

After logging over 10,000 COVID-19 cases per day for the last 11 days, the daily tally in Mumbai dropped to 7,895 on Sunday. A total of 11 people died of the COVID-19 infection, the city civic body... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3qzWUqa

J&K Re-Imposes Weekend Lockdown, Extends Night Curfew As Covid Cases Rise

Amid the surge in COVID-19 cases, the Jammu and Kashmir administration on Saturday re-imposed weekend lockdown and said that night curfew shall continue to remain in force in all districts from 9 pm-6... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/321yoEK

Watch: Assam Chief Minister Scolds Officer For Halting Traffic For Him

An IAS officer who had cleared the path for Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's cavalcade has been reprimanded by the Chief Minister himself after the order resulted in a massive traffic jam. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/33D5Fqr

Maharashtra Reports 42,462 New Covid Cases, 23 Deaths

Maharashtra on Saturday recorded 42,462 new coronavirus infections, 749 less than Friday, besides 23 deaths, the state health department said. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3nxgZv9

Punjab Chief Minister Asks For Election To Be Moved Back 6 Days

Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi has urged the Election Commission of India to postpone the February 14 assembly polls by six days in view of Guru Ravidas Jayanti. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/33IPBn6

Delivery Services To Use Electric Vehicles In Delhi, Says Draft Policy

In a fresh push towards electric vehicles and bringing down pollution levels in the city, the Delhi government has issued a draft policy directing all ride aggregators and delivery services to... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3GwxZJx

Massive 225x150 Feet Indian Flag Displayed At Jaisalmer Military Station

The Indian Army's southern command on Saturday displayed a monumental national flag made of khadi measuring 225 feet X 150 feet at the Jaisalmer Military Station on the occasion of Army day. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/33CCxQ6

"Punjab Will Get Rid Of 3 Lakh Crore Debt...": AAP Leader's Poll Promise

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab president Bhagwant Mann on Friday said if his party wins the Assembly elections in the state, his government would not tolerate corruption, hooliganism, and dictatorship... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3Gy5dbi

Haryana Doctors Withdraw Protest After Demand For Specialised Post Met

Haryana Civil Medical Service Association (HCMS) doctors on Thursday withdrew their agitation after a consensus was reached between them and the state government. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3Aa0JWh

"Perform Surya Namaskar": Directive To J&K Colleges Triggers Controversy

This is for the first time when students in the Muslim majority region have been asked to participate in Surya Namaskar which many Muslims say is unacceptable and against basic tenets of their faith. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3GsZ6VE

Drone Sprays Water On Devotees During Bengal's Gangasagar Mela Amid Covid

Water was sprayed on devotees from drones as they prayed and chanted mantras at the Gangasagar in South 24 Parganas district on Thursday on the occasion of Makar Sankranti. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3GtZa7H

UN's Warning Linked To "2,40,000 Lives Stolen In India" During Delta Wave

A United Nations report said on Thursday that the deadly wave of COVID-19 Delta variant stole 240,000 lives in India between April and June in 2021 and disrupted economic recovery, and warned that... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3zYtyVb

Considering "Constructive Approach": Centre On Criminalising Marital Rape

The central government on Thursday told the Delhi High Court that it was considering a "constructive approach" to the issue of criminalising marital rape and has sought suggestions from state... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3qoF4pI

Liquor, Drugs, Cash Worth Rs 23.8 Crore Seized In Poll-Bound Punjab

Enforcement teams have seized liquor, psychotropic substances and unaccounted cash after model code of conduct came into force in Punjab following the announcement of the Assembly elections, a poll... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3fjRdWL

Pepul, Chennai-Based Social Media Startup, Raises Rs 10 Crore

Pepul, a Chennai-based social media startup, has raised Rs 10 crore in seed funding. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3toW6WO

UK Launches Free Trade Agreement Negotiations With India

The UK government on Thursday announced the launch of free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations with India, describing it as a "golden opportunity" to put British businesses at the "front of the queue"... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3r6ADiE

India Calls For Immediate Release Of Sailors Captured By Yemen Rebels

India has called for the immediate release of seven Indian crew members on board a United Arab Emirates-flagged cargo vessel that was seized by Houthis off the port of Hodeidah in Yemen. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3fl5Gla

Punjab Government Told Farmers To Block PM's Path: Haryana Chief Minister

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Wednesday accused the Charanjit Singh Channi government of Punjab of endangering Prime Minister Narendra Modi's life by asking farmer leaders to block the... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3fkC0EQ

Maharashtra Covid Hospitalisations Likely To Rise By Jan-End Or Early Feb

Maharashtra is expected to see a spike in hospitalisation of COVID-19 patients in the last week of January or the first week of February, the state health department told the cabinet on Wednesday. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/31UWPDS

"Hounded" By Firm: Supreme Court Comes To Rescue Of Software Developer

The Supreme Court on Wednesday came to the rescue of a software developer who was "hounded" through litigation after she resigned from the company she was working with as the firm instituted a suit... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/34ABoc2

Vivekananda's Teachings Make A Case For Uniform Civil Code: Top Lawyer

The teachings of Swami Vivekananda make out a strong case for Uniform Civil Code (UCC) which is recommended in Article 44 of the Constitution of India, Additional Solicitor General Sanjay Jain said on... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3nlcMuG

Space Sector Needs To Be Developed For Business Opportunities: ISRO Chief

The Indian space sector needs to be developed to provide business opportunities for private players and changes are required in space programme by keeping in mind the needs of future generations, S... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/33vD720

Poll Body Notice To AAP For Breaching Model Code During Campaigning

The Election Commission of India Wednesday issued a notice to the AAP for allegedly violating the model code of conduct as its leaders and workers approached people in groups of more than five for... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/33c5aUg

Coronavirus India Live Updates: India Records 1,68,063 Cases, 277 Deaths

India logged 1,68,063 new coronavirus infections taking the total tally of COVID-19 cases to 3,58,75,790 which includes 4,461 cases of the Omicron variant, according to the Union Health Ministry data... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3tk3PFp

Punjab Chief Minister's Cousin Joins BJP Ahead Of Polls

Ahead of Assembly polls, Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi's cousin brother Jaswinder Singh Dhaliwal joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in presence of Union Minister Gajendra Singh... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3nhQudf

Actor Siddharth Apologises To Saina Nehwal For "Rude Joke" After Outrage

Actor Siddharth has apologised to Saina Nehwal on Tuesday night after receiving heavy criticism for his "rude joke" on the badminton player on Twitter. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3Gln31l

Omicron Variant Mutating But Disease Severity Mild: Delhi Hospital Study

Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Narayan (LNJP) Hospital of Delhi conducted a study on the Omicron variant which shows that the virus is mutating but the disease severity is mild. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3ffapVE

Key Aide Of Nitish Kumar Livid Over Remarks Against Ashoka

A key aide of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday inveighed against Sahitya Akademi Award winner Daya Prasad Sinha for likening Ashoka the Great to Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3K5FCce

India Flight Tests Man-Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile

"The Defence Research and Development Organisation successfully flight tested the final deliverable configuration of Man-Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM) on January 11," the ministry said. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3FjfO8T

Over 13,000 Goondas Arrested In Kerala In State-Wide Crackdown

The arrests are the result of a state-wide crackdown by the police on anti-social elements, a release by the State Police Media Centre said. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3r8ovh3

In Draft Rules For Buying Grains, Farmers See Bid To Cut Safety Net MSP

A recent proposal by the Centre on procurement of foodgrains from farmers on Minimum Support Price (MSP) has drawn suspicion from farmers and criticism from the opposition parties. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3HTnfVR

Chhattisgarh Man Gets 20 Years In Jail For Rape Of Minor

A special court in Raipur on Tuesday sentenced a 21-year-old man to 20 years' rigorous imprisonment for abducting and raping a girl. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3qh4Dct

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari Tests Covid Positive Again

Union minister Nitin Gadkari has again tested positive for coronavirus. He is showing mild symptoms, the 64-year-old leader said on Tuesday. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3HWEdCE

Actual Omicron Cases Could Be 60-90 Times As Reported: Top Expert To NDTV

"After the Delta wave, the surge is Omicron all the way whether you do the testing or confirm it, here's no need for confirmation," said epidemiologist Dr. Jaiprakash Muliyil. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/31NNQEt

Heroin Worth Rs 7 Crore Hidden In 107 Capsules Seized At Delhi Airport

A woman from Ugandawas arrested onTuesday by customs officials at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport in Delhi for allegedly trying to smuggle heroin worth over Rs 7 crore, officials said. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3FlIiP4

3 Given Life Imprisonment Till Death For Raping Minor Girl In 2019

A special POCSO court in Ranchi sentenced three persons to life imprisonment till death with a fine of Rs 10,000 on each in a 2019 gangrape case of a minor girl. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3zPQu9q

Under Rs 2.5 Lakh Crore Debt, Madhya Pradesh Plans Rs 2,000 Crore Statue

The Chief Minister said that the project to set up a 108-feet multi-metal statue of Adi Shankara Museum and International Vedanta Sansthan at Omkareshwar will connect the state with the world. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3r7ieSK

Rapid Antigen Test For Covid To Cost Only Rs 50 In Rajasthan

The Rajasthan government Monday fixed the maximum rate for rapid antigen test of COVID-19 at Rs 50 in private testing laboratories in the state. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/332EVzz

Hindi Plays Key Role In Spreading India's Knowledge, Culture: PM Modi

Hindi plays an important role in spreading our knowledge and culture, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on the occasion of World Hindi Day on Monday. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3r8Asn7

Manipur Cop Among 2 Shot Dead, 5th Pre-Poll Violence Incident In 2 Months

In a fresh incident of pre-poll violence in Manipur, a cop and another man were shot on Monday by unidentified attackers. The gunmen fired at policeman Abujam Tomba and Abujam John in the Wangoi town... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3qbsvho

4 Girls Buried To Death, One Injured In Landslide In Haryana Village

Four girls were buried to death and one was grievously injured on Monday after a huge mound of earth collapsed on them in a village in Nuh district of Haryana, police said. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3JWXrtK

UP Local Leader Raped Woman On Promise Of Giving Her A Job, Arrested

A local leader in Agra was arrested after a woman alleged that he, along with his friends, gang-raped her at least a couple of times on the pretext of giving her a job, police said on Monday. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3zHs0iu

After Joining BJP, Manipur Congress MLA Resigns From Assembly

A day after joining the BJP, Manipur Congress MLA Chaltonlien Amo on Monday resigned as a member of the state assembly, an official said. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3HHNO0a

Delhi Has No Power To Make Ration At Doorstep Scheme, High Court Told

The Delhi government's scheme for doorstep delivery of ration cannot be sustained in law in the absence of approval from the Lieutenant Governor and the Centre, the Delhi High Court was told on... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3q8GiFE

Omicron's Spread Potential Makes Threat Level High: Centre's Research Body

Omicron's explosive spread potential makes the threat level very high globally, especially in regions with low population immunity, INSACOG has said. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3f9fBdF

UP Government Approves Voluntary Retirement For Kanpur Top Cop

The Uttar Pradesh government on Monday approved the voluntary retirement request of Kanpur Police Commissioner Asim Arun, official sources said. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3HWJ9aV

Man Kills Friend For Marrying His Sister: Rajasthan Police

In a case of dishonour killing, a man allegedly killed his friend for marrying his sister after eloping with her in Churu district of Rajasthan. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/34A1RGS

Man Arrested From J&K Over Drug Seizure Worth Crores In Mumbai In Oct

A man was arrested by Mumbai Crime Branch from Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir in connection with the seizure of 24 kilograms of high-quality charas worth Rs 14.4 crore in October last year, an official... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3nwbrkP

Maharashtra Government Deprives Seniors Of Ministerial Berths: Sena MLA

A Shiv Sena MLA from Solapur district in Maharashtra on Sunday claimed that he could win the 2019 elections only due to the support of BJP, NCP and other small parties. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3qYwLAh

Army Provides Food To Migrant Labourers In J&K Amid Heavy Snowfall, Cold

Hundreds of migrant labourers were provided cooked food and winter clothing by the army amid biting cold and heavy snowfall in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, a defence spokesman said on Sunday. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3t9era6

Kerala Sex Assault Case: New Police Case Against Actor Dileep

The Crime Branch wing of Kerala police on Sunday registered a case against actor Dileep and five others for allegedly threatening investigation officers in the sexual assault case of an actress in... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3F8elC3

AAP Fighting Elections To Bring Change: Arvind Kejriwal To Party Workers

AAP has proved that government can be run honestly and has given hope to the country, Delhi Chief Minister and AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal said on Sunday as he asked his party workers to... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/33cYqFk

3 BJP Workers Among 18 Arrested In Indore Sex Racket Case: Congress

The Madhya Pradesh Congress on Saturday alleged that three functionaries of the youth wing of the BJP were among 18 people who were caught after a sex racket was busted in Indore. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/34D6SP3

"Well Done": PM Lauds Vaccination Of 2 Crore Children In 15-18 Age Group

Lauding the feat of over two crore youngsters in the 15-18 age group getting vaccinated against COVID-19, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday called for continuing the momentum. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3zE4HGe

1 Polling Station In Each Constituency To Be Managed By Women: Poll Panel

At least one polling station managed exclusively by women will be set up in every assembly constituency to the extent possible in the five states for which elections were announced on Saturday. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3tabfeG

Vishal Dadlani's father dies at 79; COVID-19 positive music composer pens emotional note stating 'can't even go hold my mother in her most difficult time'

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Music composer Vishal Dadlani's father has passed away. The music composer penned an emotional note stating that he does not know how to live after his father's death. He also felt helpless considering he can't meet his mother as he tested COVID-19 positive as well and is under quarantine. In his long note on Instagram, he revealed, "Shri Moti Dadlani (12 May 1943 -8 Jan 2022). Lost my best friend, the nicest and kindest man on earth, last night. I couldn't have asked for a better Father, or a better person to be my teacher for life. Anything good in me is just a pale reflection of him. He was in ICU for the last 3/4 days (due to a gall bladder surgery that went bad) but I couldn't go from yesterday on because I tested positive for Covid. I can't even go hold my Mother in her most difficult time. It's really not fair."   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by VISHAL (@vishaldadlani) "Thankfu

Congress Cancels Election Rallies Amid Spike In Covid Cases

Congress leader and Uttar Pradesh party General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi on Saturday said that Congress has cancelled its election rallies due to the increase in COVID-19 cases. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3K3P7IS

Top 10 Trends Of Global Economy In 2022 Explained In Graphics

NDTV's Prannoy Roy discusses the top 10 trends of global economy in 2022 with global investor and author Ruchir Sharma. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/331AapZ

Viral Video: In UP, A BJP MLA, A Slap, And Then A Clarification

A viral video from Uttar Pradesh has given fresh fodder to the opposition ahead of the state elections to attack the Yogi Adityanath government. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3G70vRM

'Total Curfew' In Delhi Amid Covid Surge? New Curbs To Be Discussed Monday

Amid surging COVID-19 cases, the Delhi Disaster Management Authority will meet on Monday to discuss further restrictions, including 'total curfew', under the Graded Response Action plan, officials... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3f35mHG

Punjab Chief Minister Must Be Sacked Over PM Security Row: Himanta Sarma

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday said the Congress should sack Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi over the security lapse during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3F5ew13

Bulli Bai Case: Mastermind's Intention Was To Gain Publicity, Says Police

The investigation in the 'Bulli Bai' app case has so far suggested that the intention of the mastermind was to get publicity and make an identity of his own, the Delhi Police said on Friday. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/32YXjsX

For Booster Dose, Appointments To Begin Today

There is no need for new registration for those taking the precautionary dose of COVID-19 vaccine and they can directly take an appointment from today or walk-in, the Union Health Ministry said. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3q2pIas

In Chhattisgarh Village, People Take Oath To Boycott Muslims

A video from a Chhattisgarh village is being widely circulated where villagers can be seen taking a pledge to boycott Muslims. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3eZ1urd

Shut Salons Of Hairstylist Jawed Habib, BJP MLA To Indore Administration

Madhya Pradesh BJP MLA Akash Vijayvargiya on Friday asked the administration in Indore city to get outlets of popular hairstylist Jawed Habib shut in 48 hours or else he would launch an agitation. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3n7YkFY

Morphed Video Shows Cabinet Discussion Against Sikhs: Delhi Police

The Delhi Police has registered a case after coming across a morphed video of a cabinet committee wherein some persons tried to show that the meeting was against the Sikh community, officials said on... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3F4S7AX

Congress Leader Clarifies After Criticism Over PM Security Lapse Remark

Facing flak over his "which bomb would've exploded due to 30 minute delay"remark about the security breach during PM Modi's visit to Punjab earlier this week, Congress leader Harish Rawat on Friday... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3G1Ov3U

Parts Of Gulmarg, Sonmarg Declared Strategic Area For Army

The snow covered peaks of Gulmarg and Sonmarg - long visited by tourists - could now see more army presence. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3G7V6Kj

Can "Jeopardise National Security": Derek O'Brien On 'Tek Fog' App

Trinamool Congress Rajya Sabha MP Derek O'Brien wrote to Chairman, Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home, for discussion concerning app 'Tek Fog' saying "usage of manipulative technologies is a... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/31B6b7E

Demonstration Of Rafale Fighter For Navy Begins In Goa

Eyeing the Indian Navy's carrier-borne fighter jet deal, France sent a Rafale maritime fighter aircraft to a naval facility in Goa on Thursday to demonstrate its combat capabilities. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3F6akhs

Poll Body Meets Top Medical Chiefs To Review Covid Situation In 5 States

Meeting of Election Commission of India (ECI) and top officials of health ministry on Thursday to review the COVID-19 situation was attended by AIIMS Director Dr. Randeep Guleria and ICMR Director... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3n3yH9s

Ashoka Founders Step Down From University Board Following CBI Probe

Ashoka University co-founders Vineet Gupta and Pranav Gupta, who were booked last week by the CBI in a Rs 1,600 crore fraud case, on Thursday stepped down from all boards and committees of the... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3F00QV6

As Daily Cases Explode, Genome Sequencing Not A Priority In Maharashtra

Maharashtra will no longer prioritise the genome sequencing of samples on the advice of the state Covid Task Force. The state reasoned that genome sequencing is failing to keep up as the country... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3G3DUWg

No Change In Situation, No Consensus On Holding SAARC Summit: India

India on Thursday said there was no "material change" in the situation that would allow holding of the stalled SAARC Summit, days after Pakistan reiterated its offer to host it. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3JMXKr3

Punjab Cops Told About Farmers' Protest Ahead Of PM Visit, Reveals Letter

Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Ferozepur, a senior Punjab police officer had issued necessary directions to concerned police officers to keep a watch on the movement of farmers,... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3F2pgwU

Hairstylist Jawed Habib Spits On Head In Video, Rights Panel Wants Probe

The National Commission for Women has asked the Uttar Pradesh Police to probe the veracity of a purported video that shows hair stylist Jawed Habib spitting on a woman's head while styling her hair. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3zyrGlX

Special 4-Day Break For Assam Government Staff To Visit Parents Begins

A four-day-long break, including two special casual leaves, for Assam government employees to spend time with their parents and in-laws began on Thursday. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/31xq5jT

Cheetah Went Extinct In India In 1952. Now, 50 Will Return

After becoming extinct in 1952, cheetah is all set to return to India as the Centre on Wednesday launched an action plan under which 50 of these big cats will be introduced in the next five years. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3EUbDQt

Army Issues Fresh Covid Advisory To Deal With Rising Cases

The Army has issued a fresh advisory to all its units and formations, recommending precautionary measures to check the spread of the infection in view of rising cases of COVID-19 in the country. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3mW09WI

17 Killed, 26 Injured As Bus Collides With Truck In Jharkhand

17 people were killed and 26 others were injured in a head-on collision between a bus and a truck transporting gas cylinders in Jharkhand's Pakur district Wednesday morning, the police said. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3FYP7Y9

Let Counselling Begin: Centre To Supreme Court Over NEET-PG Admissions

The Centre told the Supreme Court on Wednesday that it would not accept a position whereby those falling in the OBC or the EWS category are deprived of f something that is legitimately due to them. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3eRlfAW

New Covid Cases In Karnataka Nearly Double In 24 Hours

Fresh COVID-19 cases in Karnataka nearly doubled in 24 hours to 4,246 and reported two deaths on Wednesday, taking the count to 30,17,572 and the fatalities to 38,357. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3F0es2x

Tax Evasion In Crores Found After Raids On UP Perfumers: I-T Department

The Income Tax department detected alleged stock manipulation, fudging of account books and tax evasion worth crores of rupees after it recently raided two Uttar Pradesh-based perfume manufacturing... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3sWwBfj

India's TS Tirumurti Assumes Chair Of UN's Counter-Terrorism Committee

TS Tirumurti, India's permanent representative to the United Nations was named the new Chair of the UN Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC) on Tuesday (local time). from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/32U4Kl8

Positive Covid Cases In J&K University Shoot Up To 187 Within 4 Days

As many as 140 students of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University in Jammu and Kashmir's Katra have tested positive for COVID-19, informed the university officials on Tuesday. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3FVrH5L

Madhya Pradesh Speaker Pushes Ramayana Course For MLAs, Finds No Takers

The ruling Madhya Pradesh BJP, which champions Hindutva, and the opposition Congress, which has been treading the soft Hindutva line since 2018 in the state, have not shown any interest in the... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3sXPeiX

Padma Shri Awardee Sindhutai Sapkal, "Mother Of Orphans," Dies At Age 73

Renowned social worker Sindhutai Sapkal, fondly known as 'the mother of orphan children', passed away following a heart attack ina private Pune hospital, doctors said today. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3HA7hzU

Meghalaya Sees Its First 5 Omicron Cases As Variant Spreads To Northeast

Meghalaya has detected five cases of the Omicron variant, three of which are from Shillong, while the remaining two are from the RiBhoi district, health authorities said on Tuesday. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3pTQtOn

Elon Musk-Backed Internet Firm To Refund Pre-Orders In India

Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet venture told its members on Tuesday that the Indian government had asked the company to refund all its pre-orders until it receives... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3zoBQFR

UP BJP Chief Accuses Muslim Law Board Of Politicising Surya Namaskar

Uttar Pradesh BJP chief Swatantra Dev Singh Tuesday accused the All India Muslim Personal Law Board of politicising 'Surya Namaskar', after the Board said Muslim students cannot practice the exercise... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/31oDBGk

1,027 New Covid Cases In Punjab, Massive 145% Rise In 24 Hours

Punjab on Tuesday reported a big jump in fresh COVID-19 cases with 1,027 more people getting infected, taking the infection tally to 6,06,927 in the state, where two more people died from coronavirus. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3pR54tQ

Union Minister Quits BJP WhatsApp Groups. Here's Why

In an embarrassment to the BJP, Union Minister and prominent member of the Matua community, Shantanu Thakur has quit all WhatsApp groups of the party. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3HBbpzv

Navy Gets Two More Poseidon 8I Maritime Reconnaissance Aircraft

The Navy has inducted two more Poseidon 8I maritime reconnaissance and anti-submarine warfare aircraft, in a boost to its surveillance capabilities in the Indian Ocean in the face of China's... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3pRn9YH

"When On Bench, Judge Cannot Defend Himself": Chief Justice NV Ramana

Chief Justice of India NV Ramana on Tuesday said that a judge, when on the Bench, cannot defend himself against even "motivated attacks," while a retired judge can do so when the need arises. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3JFo6Lu

Delhi Cop Gets One-Day Imprisonment For Contempt Of Court

The Delhi High Court has sentenced a police officer to jail for a day for contempt of court after he arrested a person in breach of the directions of the Supreme Court. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3HxOm8E

Telangana BJP Chief Writes To Amit Shah, Says Illegally Detained By Cops

Telangana BJP Chief wrote to Union Home Minister Amit Shah alleging that he was illegally detained by the police while protesting against a government order on employee's transfer policy, adding that... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3pQ8Svj

Army Foils Infiltration Bid Along Line of Control In J&K's Poonch

An infiltration attempt by terrorists was scuttled along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir in the early hours of Monday, officials said. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3JNTHea

PM To Lay Foundation Stones Of Multiple Development Projects In Punjab

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Ferozepur in Punjab on Wednesday and lay the foundation stones of development projects worth over Rs 42,750 crore, including the Delhi-Amritsar-Katra expressway... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3mSHZoD

Lord Krishna Tells Me In Dreams I' ll Set Up Ram Rajya: Akhilesh Yadav

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Monday claimed that Lord Krishna comes to his dream every night to tell him that he would form the government and establish "Ram Rajya" in Uttar Pradesh after... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/32FsauK

5 Gujarat Cops Fined Rs 10,000 Each In Plea Over Custodial Torture

The Gujarat High Court on Monday slapped a cost of Rs 10,000 each on five policemen for not being able to settle a dispute on time with a complainant who had moved a petition alleging custodial... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/32Juhxu

Don't Think Omicron Is Milder, Take Vaccines: Top Expert Advises People

A top epidemiology and communicable diseases expert on Monday said people should get themselves vaccinated at the earliest and not sit back thinking the Omicron variant of COVID is milder as the virus... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3mSixQ8

Will Use Vehicle That Runs On Green Hydrogen As Pilot Project: Minister

Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari on Monday said he would start using a vehicle that runs on green Hydrogen as a pilot project once he returns to New Delhi. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3HuBQH5

Haryana Landslide: At Least 1 More Trapped, Probe Ordered Amid Rescue Ops

Amid the continued rescue bids for at least one more worker, feared trapped in an opencast quarry mining site at Dadam in Bhiwani after a landslide there, a BJP MP on Sunday alleged violation of... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3mPAG0K

BJP To Seek People's Suggestions To Prepare "Sankalp Patra" For UP Polls

BJP leaders will interact with the people from Monday seeking their suggestions to prepare its manifesto for the upcoming Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3pLOJXd

On Covid Deaths, Arvind Kejriwal's "Crematorium" Jab At Yogi Adityanath

Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal ripped into the Yogi Adityanath government today, accusing it of acute mismanagement during the second wave of the pandemic and being responsible for the huge... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3HzInAt

Chhattisgarh Health Minister Tests Covid Positive For The Second Time

Chhattisgarh Health Minister TS Singh Deo on Sunday announced that he had tested positive for COVID-19, the second time he was getting infected, the earlier instance being in March last year. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/32GBnCU

Lawyers Body Seeks Delay In Elections In 5 States Amid Covid Surge

The All India Bar Association (AIBA) on Sunday sent a representation to the Election Commission of India requesting to defer the upcoming elections in Goa, Manipur, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh and... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3HtHJnX

Under-Construction Bridge Collapses In J&K, 27 Labourers Injured

At least 27 labourers were injured on Sunday when the iron shuttering over an under-construction bridge collapsed in Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/32IBKN9

"Will Fight Election From Wherever Party Says": Yogi Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday confirmed he will contest the upcoming assembly elections, but from which seat will be decided by the party leadership. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3zuqJvb

No Double-Engine Government In Bihar, Claims Tejashwi Yadav

RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on Saturday accused the Nitish Kumar administration in Bihar of being a total failure on all fronts, especially employment generation, and claimed that there is no "double... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3JJpJIe

WhatsApp Banned 1.75 Million Accounts In India In November 2021: Report

Over 1.75 million Indian accounts were banned by WhatsApp, while 602 grievance reports were received by the messaging platform in November 2021, according to its compliance report. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3HsRLWl

Outrage As Muslim Women Listed On App For "Auction" With Pics Again

Complaints about hundreds of Muslim women listed for "auction" on a dodgy app with photographs sourced without permission have triggered a major controversy for the second time in less than a year. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3qEI9kH

On Trinamool's Foundation Day, Mamata Banerjee's Vow

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Saturday congratulated TMC workers on her party's foundation day and vowed to strengthen the country's federal structure. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3Hrsuf7

5.1 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Jammu And Kashmir, No Damage Reported

An earthquake of magnitude 5.1 hit Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday but there were no reports of any loss of life or damage to property, officials said. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/32yQXRa

1,431 Omicron Cases, Most In Maharashtra (454); Covid Cases Up 35% Today

The fast-spreading Omicron variant has spread to 23 states in India and now 1,431 people have been infected with the new COVID-19 strain. The country also reported a 35 per cent jump in new Covid... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3zfaZvD

"May We Keep Scaling New Heights Of Progress": PM's New Year Message

Prime Minister Narendra Modi wished joy and good health to people on the first day of the new year today. "May we keep scaling new heights of progress and prosperity, and work even harder to fulfil... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/32PsfM6

Vaishno Devi Stampede: J&K Lieutenant Governor Orders High-Level Probe

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today said that a high-level inquiry has been ordered into the stampede at the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in which at least 12 people were killed and... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3HlrVDu

President Clears Narcotics, Election Amendment Bills Passed In Parliament

President has given his assent to Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Amendment) Bill, 2021 and Election Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2021 which were passed during recently concluded Winter Session... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3sObNqk

Stage Of Imposing "Fresh Lockdown" Approaching, Says Maharashtra Minister

The stage of imposing a fresh lockdown is approaching in Maharashtra but Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray will take a call on it, state minister Vijay Wadettiwar said in Mumbai on Friday. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/31drvzJ

Congress A Problem For Country, Root Of Corruption: Yogi Adityanath

Attacking the Congress in its bastion Rae Bareli, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday said the Sonia Gandhi-led party is a "problem" for the country and the root of anarchy and... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3HnBjXt

CBI Files Chargesheet Against Jagan Reddy's Party MP In Loan Fraud Case

CBI has filed a charge sheet against YSR Congress MP Raghu Ramkrishna Raju and 15 other individuals and companies in connection with alleged loan fraud case of Rs 947 crore with Power Finance... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/32DeoZq

Hindu Religious Leader Sent To Judicial Custody Till January 13

Hindu religious leader Kalicharan Maharaj, arrested over alleged derogatory remarks about Mahatma Gandhi, was on Friday sent in judicial custody by a court in Chhattisgarh's Raipur district. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3pQT9MJ

"Hurt By Unlawful Remarks": J&K Top Cop Warns Politicians, Media

Politicians and the media have no right to criticise a police investigation report that exonerated policemen involved in last month's controversial encounter in Srinagar, the Jammu and Kashmir Police... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3zeM2AC