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RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat tests positive for COVID-19, hospitalised

New Delhi: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat was on Friday tested positive for the novel coronavirus."Currently, he is exhibiting some mild symptoms and as a precautionary measure and for carrying out routine tests he has been admitted...

COVID-19: India records 1,45,384 cases, highest single-day spike

New Delhi: India has logged 1,45,384 fresh coronavirus infections in the past 24 hours, the highest-ever single-day surge since the start of the pandemic, pushing the tally to 1,32,05,0926, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said here on...

Lack of engagement with Myanmar will be counterproductive: India

United Nations: India on Friday condemned the use of violence in Myanmar and said it is cognisant of the serious impact of its political instability and the potential of its spill over beyond borders as it called for a "greater...

SC junks PIL against conversions, says adult free to choose religion

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by a BJP leader seeking directions to the Central and the State Governments to control black magic, superstition, and forceful religious conversions, maintaining...

As Covid cases surge, Delhi govt orders closure of all schools for all classes

New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday announced the closure of all schools in the national capital for all classes till further orders amid a significant spike in coronavirus cases.'Due to rising Covid cases, all schools in...

Italian Marines case won’t be closed till Rs 10 cr compensation paid to victims’ kin: SC

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday said it will close criminal cases against two Italian marines who shot dead two Indian fishermen off the Kerala coast in February 2012, only after the compensation amount of Rs 10 crore...

India’s cumulative vaccination coverage breaches nine cr-mark

New Delhi: The cumulative number of COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in the country on Friday exceeded 9.43 crore, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said.Cumulatively, 9,43,34,262 vaccine doses have been administered through 14,28,500 sessions, as per the...

India speeds up work on Chabahar, port likely to be operational by May: Report

New Delhi: The Chabahar cargo port India has built in Iran is expected to be operational by next month, as the country has accelerated work on the project early this year, says a US Congressional report.In 2015, India agreed...

Woman bank manager found hanging inside bank

Kannur: A 38-year-old woman bank manager was found hanging inside the bank at Koothuparamba in this district on Friday.According to police, the deceased was identified as Swapna, a native of Mannuthy in Thrissur district.She was serving as the Manager...

Govt notifies Copyright (Amendment) Rules,2021 to ensure accountability,

New Delhi: The government has notified Copyright (Amendment) Rules, 2021, that will ensure compliance in view of the technological advancement in the digital era and transparency.The copyright regime in India is governed by the Copyright Act, 1957 and the...

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Assam Rifles fosters cultural synergy at fire-walking festival in Moreh

Moreh: Assam Rifles reaffirmed its commitment to the local population by providing comprehensive support for the successful conduct of...