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Earthquake of 4.3 magnitude strikes Arunachal Pradesh
An earthquake of magnitude 4.3 on Richter Scale occurred today around 11pm IST, at 305km northeast of Pangin, Arunachal Pradesh, India, said National Center for Seismology.
First digestor package sets sail from Kolkata to Silighat in Assam
The first Digestor package of 260 MT of Assam Bio Refinery has sailed from Kolkata for Silghat, Assam. This opens up the Brahmaputra riverway for Cargo transportation.
The package is expected to pass Guwahati in the next 4-5 days. The first Digestor package of 260 MT of Assam Bio-Refinery sailed off from Kolkata to Silghat Assam on Jan 17.
Sunil Jakhar says ‘great decision’ on Channi being Cong's CM face in Punjab
Congress leader Sunil Jakhar said that it was “a great decision” after Rahul Gandhi announced Charanjit Singh Channi as the Congress' CM candidate in Punjab, reports ANI.
“Congress party is united. I am out of electoral politics,” he said.
DCGI grants emergency use permission to 1-dose Sputnik Light Covid vaccine
The Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) has granted emergency use permission to single-dose Sputnik Light Covid-19 vaccine.
PM Modi to reply to debate on Motion of Thanks to President's address in Lok Sabha on Monday evening
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will reply to the debate on the Motion of Thanks to the President's address in the Lok Sabha on Monday evening, news agency ANI reported.
Maharashtra logs 9,666 Covid-19 cases, 66 deaths in 24 hours
Maharashtra reported 9,666 new Covid-19 cases and 66 deaths taking the state's total caseload to 7,803,700 and the death toll to 143,074.
Rajya Sabha to be adjourned for an hour tomorrow after reading obituary to Lata Mangeshkar
Rajya Sabha will be adjourned for an hour tomorrow after reading the obituary to Lata Mangeshkar, according to sources.
Delhi reports 1,410 new Covid-19 cases, 14 deaths in last 24 hrs
With 1,410 new Covid-19 cases and 14 deaths, Delhi's total caseload reached 18,43,933 and the death toll climbed to 25,983.
Mumbai reports 536 new Covid-19 cases, 3 deaths in last 24 hours
Mumbai reported 536 new Covid-19 cases and three related deaths as the total caseload reached 10,51,373 and the death toll climbed to 16,661. The city currently has 5,743 active patients.
Karnataka declares 2 days state mourning for Lata Mangeshkar
Karnataka government announced two days of state mourning as a mark of respect to Lata Mangeshkar after her demise, reports ANI.
WB CM orders to play Lata Mangeshkar songs at every public spot for next 15 days
West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee announced that the songs of Bharat Ratna Lata Mangeshkar will be played at every public spot, government installation and traffic signals for the next 15 days, reports ANI.
Maharashtra declares public holiday on Monday to mourn Lata Mangeshkar's demise
Maharashtra government has announced a public holiday on Monday to mourn the demise of Lata Mangeshkar, the chief minister's office announced.
PM Narendra Modi to attend Lata Mangeshkar's funeral in Mumbai
Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attend Lata Mangeshkar's funeral in Mumbai. It is scheduled to be held today evening at around 6:30pm.
Wherever Urdu is understood…: Tribute for Lata Mangeshkar from Pakistan
In his tribute to Lata Mangeshkar, Pakistan foreign minister Fawad Chaudhry said wherever Urdu is spoken and understood, there would be people bidding adieu to the iconic singer. Read More
BJP postpones release of manifesto for UP assembly polls due to Lata Mangeshkar's death
Due to demise of Lata Mangeshkar, Bharatiya Janata Party has postponed the launch of its Lok Kalyan Sankalp Patra (manifesto) for 2022 UP polls that was to be released by union home minister Amit Shah on Sunday.
Two-day national mourning to be observed as singer Lata Mangeshkar passes away
Two-day national mourning to be observed in memory of Lata Mangeshkar. The National flag to fly at half-mast for two days, as a mark of respect, reports ANI citing sources
Legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar passes away at 92
Legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar passes away at 92 after a prolonged hospitalisation.
India sees 16% drop in daily Covid tally with 1,07,474 new cases, 865 deaths in 24 hours
India on Sunday reported 16 per cent drop in daily Covid cases as it logged 107,474 new infections in the last 24 hours. The death toll saw a rise of 865 fresh fatalities.
Lata Mangeshkar continues to be in ICU: Doctor
“Singer Lata Mangeshkar continues to be in ICU and is under my supervision,” says Dr Pratit Samdani, who is treating her at Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital, reports ANI.
For the last 29 days, singer Lata Mangeshkar has been admitted to Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai.
‘Ready to change hijab colour to match uniform': Congress MLA
We're ready for a change in the colour of the hijab in order to match it with the uniform but we cannot leave it. I wear hijab to the Assembly as well, they can stop me if they can. A memorandum will go to the chief minister and we will protest in Udupi later, says Congress MLA Kaneez Fatima, according to ANI.
Imran Khan holds meetings with Chinese Premier, firms as Pak eyes more loan
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday held meetings with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang and senior leadership of state-owned and private companies in China amid Islamabad’s struggle to overcome financial challenges. Read More
New border development scheme to focus on making model villages
The vibrant village programme, a government scheme announced in the budget proposals to improve social and financial infrastructure in remote habitations, primarily along the border with China, will be an improved version of the existing border area development programme. Read More
Punjab polls: Rahul to name CM face today, Sidhu on offensive
Navjot Singh Sidhu, president of the Congress party’s Punjab unit and a contender for the chief ministerial candidate ahead of the assembly elections, said on Saturday that whoever the party selects for the top post will have absolute power, stressing that only someone with people’s trust can ensure 60 MLAs in the 117-member assembly. Read More
Camilla should be Queen when Prince Charles becomes King: Queen Elizabeth II
In a significant intervention, Queen Elizabeth II has said that the Duchess of Cornwall will be Queen when Prince Charles becomes the King. Queen Elizabeth II used her Platinum Jubilee national message on Saturday to back Camilla, shaping the future of the monarchy.