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Five Northeast States Have Highest Percentage of Forest Cover in India: Govt Data
As per the latest report, area-wise Madhya Pradesh has the largest forest cover in the country, followed by Arunachal Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Odisha and Maharashtra.
Covid-19: Delhi Sees 17-fold Rise in Number of Containment Zones Since January 1
The increase in the number of containment zones has been proportional to the surge in infections in the national capital.
After SII's Covishield, Bharat Biotech Seeks Full Market Approval for Covaxin; SEC to Review Both Today
For full market authorisation, the regulator would need to evaluate more data about the vaccines collected over a longer period of time.
3 Babies Below One Year Among 97 Covid Fatalities in Delhi in 4 Days
Of the 97 patients who succumbed to infection, 70 were unvaccinated, while 19 had taken the first jab and eight were fully vaccinated.
Calcutta HC Reserves Judgment in Plea Seeking Postponement of 4 Civic Polls Amid Covid-19 Surge
During the hearing, the state government told the court that it does not have any role in deferring elections, while the State Election Commission said polls can be deferred after dates are notified only if the administration declares an emergency situati...
Baby Girl Abandoned in Siberia in Minus 20C Cold Doing Well After Treatment
The baby, said to be about three days old, was found by five teenagers in an egg box on a remote road.
PM Modi to Chair Virtual Meet with Chief Ministers on Covid-19 Situation on Thursday
Reviewing the Covid situation at a high-level meeting on Sunday, Modi had called for ensuring adequate health infrastructure at the district level.
Over 21,000 New Covid Cases in Karnataka; 15,617 from Bengaluru Alone
The state has been witnessing a steady surge in cases since the last week of December and had reported 14,473 new infections yesterday.
E-passes for Essential Services Valid for Entire Duration of Weekend, Night Curfew in Delhi
The DDMA on Wednesday clarified that the e-passes issued shall be valid during the entire duration of imposition of weekend and night curfew.
Hiring Increased Across Sectors Beyond IT, Most Recruitment in Hyderabad: Survey
Among the metro cities, Hyderabad experienced the highest hiring as compared to other cities, said the report.
Coronavirus Becomes 90% Less Infectious Within 20 Minutes of Being Airborne, Reveals UK Study
The findings of the study published by the University of Bristol’s Aerosol Research Centre are yet to be peer-reviewed.
IAMAI Launches India EdTech Consortium, BYJU's, upGrad, Unacademy, Vedantu Join
It is critical that the ecosystem follows a framework that will protect the rights of our learners and all edtech companies are committed to this, said IAMAI.
Tamil Nadu CM Greets Party Members, Asks Them to Desist from Meeting Him on Pongal
Stalin recalled that he made a similar appeal for the New Year's Day for the same reason and was amazed at the sense of control of the cadres who accepted and adhered to it.
NEET UG Candidates Still Demand Clarity on Medical College Admissions, Await Counselling Schedule
The Federation of Resident Doctors' Association (FORDA) India which had organised the NEET PG protests has also written a letter to MCC asking them to expedite the counselling process for undergraduate students.
Uttarakhand Elections: Women Voters Could be Decisive in Three Seats of Pithoragarh
In 2017 elections, participation of women in voting in the district was higher than the men.
News 18 Evening Digest: Vicky Kaushal and Katrina Kaif's First Film Together to Be Jee Le Zaraa? and Other Stories
Here are the top stories today: Big Blow to BJP Ahead of Polls as Labour Minister Swami Prasad Maurya Jumps Ship to SP, Alleges Dalits & OBCs Being Ignored; All-rounder Washington Sundar Tests Positive for Covid-19 and more