India
Focus on Bengal, Instead of Goa, Tripura: BJP Vice Prez Ghosh Tells TMC
Ghosh claimed that government projects were hitting roadblocks in West Bengal owing to lack of planning and funds.
Woman Found Infected with Omicron After Foreign Travel; New COVID-19 Variant Cases in MP Rise to 10
This is the first Omicron case outside Indore in MP. Earlier, nine cases of the new variant were found in Indore.
After Grand Inauguration by PM Modi, Over 5 Lakh Devotees Throng Kashi Vishwanath Dham on First Day of 2022
The local administration in Varanasi is now requesting devotees, especially VIPs, to stagger their visit to the dham to ensure proper crowd management.
Authorities Order Closure of 2 Delhi Markets Over Violation of Covid Norms
It was found that Covid containment guidelines were being "contravened" in these two markets, which could cause 'super-spreading' of the coronavirus.
Gujarat Reports 23 New Omicron Cases, State Tally Jumps to 136
Ahmedabad city has reported the highest 50 Omicron cases till now, followed by Vadodara with 23.
No Property Tax on Mumbai Residential Properties Up to 500 Sq Ft, Says Maha CM Thackeray
Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray announced the decision at a meeting of the urban development department earlier in the day, an official release said.
Here's A List of Major Stampedes at Temples, Other Religious Gatherings in India in Last 2 Decades
Seven pilgrims from Uttar Pradesh and three from Delhi were among the 12 people who died in a stampede at Vaishno Devi shrine, officials said.
Education Ministry Launches 'Padhe Bharat' Emphasises on Reading in Local Languages
During this campaign, 21st February which is celebrated as International Mother Tongue Day, has also been integrated with this campaign.
Major Fire at Paint Godown in Kolkata's Kaikhali Area Near Airport
Five fire tenders have been pressed into service to douse the flames, an official said.
WHO Chief Says Covid Pandemic Can Finally End in 2022. But He Has One Condition
His comments come two years since the WHO was first notified of cases of an unknown pneumonia strain in China.
'Happy 2022': PM Modi Extends New Year Wishes to People
Modi also shared a clip of the recent episode of 'Mann ki Baat', his monthly radio broadcast, in which he had extended his wishes to people in the new year.
Stampede at Mata Vaishno Devi: What Led to Rush at Katra Shrine That Killed 12 People on New Year's Eve
Mata Vaishno Devi Stampede News: Union minister Jitendra Singh said that an argument broke out which resulted in people pushing each other, followed by stampede at the Katra shrine.
'Lockdown Stage' Approaching, CM Will Decide, Says Maharashtra Min Amid Surge in Covid Cases
Maharashtra recorded 8,067 new coronavirus cases during the day, a rise of 2,699 compared to Thursday, and eight deaths.
Omicron Variant Resistant to Antibodies, Two Vaccine Doses: Study
Triple immunisation with Pfizer (booster) and cross-vaccination with AstraZeneca/Pfizer could establish stronger protection, it found.
School Shut for Serving Meat, Families Questioned for 'Converting': K'taka Right Wing Groups Take On Minorities During Christmas
The local block education officer ordered temporary closure of St Paul higher primary school on Thursday following pressure from right wing groups.
Cold Wave Sweeps Through Delhi as Mercury Dips to 3.8 Deg C, No Relief for Next Few Days
Similar conditions are likely to persist for the next few days, the weather department has forecast.
