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  • 11:28 PM (IST) Posted by Sri Lasya

    Union Minister Pashupati Kumar Paras writes to Union HM Amit Shah alleging that he and LJP's Keshav Singh are being threatened over phone calls and SMS

    Union Minister Pashupati Kumar Paras writes to Union HM Amit Shah alleging that he and LJP's Keshav Singh are being threatened over phone calls and SMS. The Minister also cites earlier incidents of attempts of attack & requests security for Singh & 'Z Plus' security for himself.

     

  • 11:27 PM (IST) Posted by Sri Lasya

    Four US Marines were among those killed in the explosions at Kabul airport, and three were wounded, the U.S. ambassador told staff, an official said

    Four US Marines were among those killed in the explosions at Kabul airport, and three were wounded, the U.S. ambassador told staff, an official said

  • 10:21 PM (IST) Posted by Sri Lasya

    Taliban condemn attack at Kabul airport

    Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid says his group “strongly condemns” Thursday's attack and is paying close attention to security.

    The attack was believed to be carried out by Afghanistan's Islamic State group affiliate, which is separate from and more radical than the Taliban.

  • 9:48 PM (IST) Posted by Sri Lasya

    50% of the eligible population inoculated with the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine: Mandaviya

    "India achieves unprecedented milestone! 50% of the eligible population inoculated with the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine," tweets Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya.

     

  • 7:24 PM (IST) Posted by Sri Lasya

    An explosion has been reported near Kabul airport in Afghanistan

     An explosion has been reported near Kabul airport in Afghanistan, reports said on Thursday. 

    According to latest inputs, the blast was heard around one of the gates, near Abbey Gate. 

    READ MORE: BREAKING: Explosion near Kabul airport, several feared injured, say reports

  • 6:16 PM (IST) Posted by Sri Lasya

    A fire broke out at a shop in the market area in Chamoli, Uttarakhand

    Uttarakhand: A fire broke out at a shop in the market area in Chamoli. Three fire tenders rushed to the spot. No casualty reported so far. "Cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained," says Chamoli SP, Yashwant Chauhan.

  • 6:15 PM (IST) Posted by Sri Lasya

    Kerala reports 30,007 new COVID-19 cases, 18,997 recoveries and 162 deaths in the last 24 hours

    Kerala reports 30,007 new COVID-19 cases, 18,997 recoveries and 162 deaths in the last 24 hours. Active cases are 1,81,209, Death toll are 20,134, Test positivity rate is 18.03%, 1,66,397 samples tested in the last 24 hours.

  • 5:56 PM (IST) Posted by Sri Lasya

    India’s aviation watchdog DGCA lifts ban on Boeing 737 Max jets

    India’s aviation watchdog DGCA lifts ban on Boeing 737 Max jets. In 2019, India had grounded the 737 Max aircraft after two fatal accidents that were reported: Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)

     

  • 5:14 PM (IST) Posted by Sri Lasya

    Central Government submits before Kerala HC that there is currently no provision for taking a third dose of COVID19 vaccine after receiving two doses

    Central Government submits before Kerala HC that there is currently no provision for taking a third dose of COVID19 vaccine after receiving two doses

  • 4:58 PM (IST) Posted by Sri Lasya

    Reduction in the gap between two doses of COVISHIELD is being considered and it will be further discussed in NTAGI

    Reduction in the gap between two doses of COVISHIELD is being considered and it will be further discussed in NTAGI (National Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation in India): Government Sources

     

  • 4:24 PM (IST) Posted by Sri Lasya

    Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has appointed Ajay Kumar as Executive Director with effect from August 20, 2021

    Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has appointed Ajay Kumar as Executive Director with effect from August 20, 2021.

     

  • 4:14 PM (IST) Posted by Sri Lasya

    Kerala contributes to 51%, Maharastra 16% & rest of the three states contribute to 4-5% of the cases in the country: Union Health Secy Rajesh Bhushan

    Kerala has more than 1 lakh active cases. Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu & Andhra Pradesh have 10,000 to 1 lakh active cases. Kerala contributes to 51%, Maharastra 16% & rest of the three states contribute to 4-5% of the cases in the country: Union Health Secy Rajesh Bhushan

  • 4:13 PM (IST) Posted by Sri Lasya

    46,000 new cases were reported in the country in the last 24 hours, 58% of these cases were reported from Kerala

    46,000 new cases were reported in the country in the last 24 hours. 58% of these cases were reported from Kerala. Rest of the states are still showing a declining trend: Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan

     

  • 4:13 PM (IST) Posted by Sri Lasya

    Nina Singh appointed as Additional Director General in Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)

    Nina Singh was appointed as Additional Director General in Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) on a deputation basis from the date of joining the post and up to 31st July 2024 (date of her superannuation) or till further orders whichever is earlier: Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA)

     

  • 3:19 PM (IST) Posted by Sri Lasya

    Union Home Secy, Health Secretary to hold a virtual meet today at 5 pm in view of rising COVID cases in Kerala & Maharashtra

    Union Home Secy, Health Secretary to hold a virtual meet today at 5 pm in view of rising COVID cases in Kerala & Maharashtra. Respective states' Chief Secretary & senior officers will be present to discuss prevailing situation and containment efforts in these two states.

     

  • 3:18 PM (IST) Posted by Sri Lasya

    AIADMK walks out from Assembly following disagreement over affiliation of a college in Villuppuram

    AIADMK walks out from Assembly following disagreement over affiliation of a college in Villuppuram

    "We set up Dr J Jayalalithaa University in Villuppuram. But they said the college will be affiliated to Annamalai University," says LoP Edappadi Palaniswami

  • 3:17 PM (IST) Posted by Sri Lasya

    President Ram Nath Kovind notifies names' recommendations of Collegium for elevation and appointment as judges of the SC

    President Ram Nath Kovind notifies names' recommendations of Collegium for elevation and appointment as judges of the Supreme Court. Notifications for 3/ 9 judges are out with names of Justices Abhay Oka, Vikram Nath, Jitendra Maheshwari appointed as SC judges.

     

  • 3:17 PM (IST) Posted by Sri Lasya

    Vidarbha Jan Andolan Samiti workers protest in Nagpur over high fuel prices

    Vidarbha Jan Andolan Samiti workers protest in Nagpur over high fuel prices. Several workers have been detained by police.

  • 3:16 PM (IST) Posted by Sri Lasya

    Visakhapatnam: Employees were evacuated after toxic chemical leakage from the boiler at Admiron Life Sciences Private Limited

    Visakhapatnam: Employees were evacuated after toxic chemical leakage from the boiler at Admiron Life Sciences Private Limited in Visakhapatnam. The technical team rushed to the spot and leakage was brought under control, no casualty: Police

     

  • 2:24 PM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma

    Bihar: Temples reopen in Patna after state allowed reopening of religious places

    Bihar: Temples reopen in Patna after the state allowed the reopening of religious places. Visuals from Mahavir Temple.

     

  • 1:52 PM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma

    Visakhapatnam: Employees evacuated after toxic chemical leakage from boiler at Admiron Life Sciences Private Ltd

    Visakhapatnam: Employees were evacuated after toxic chemical leakage from the boiler at Admiron Life Sciences Private Limited in Visakhapatnam. The technical team rushed to the spot and leakage was brought under control, no casualty, informs Police.

     

     

  • 1:28 PM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma

    President Ram Nath Kovind to offer prayers to Ram Lalla: Minister Sidharth Nath Singh on Prez's visit to UP

    The President will visit many places and will also offer prayers to Ram Lalla: Uttar Pradesh minister Sidharth Nath Singh on President Ram Nath Kovind's visit to the state (Uttar Pradesh).

     

  • 12:48 PM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma

    Law and Justice Ministry appoints 5 persons as additional judges of Calcutta High Court

    Union Ministry of Law and Justice appoints five persons as additional judges of the Calcutta High Court.

     

  • 12:35 PM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma

    CM MK Stalin introduced bill in State Assembly to provide 7.5% reservation to students from govt schools in professional courses

    Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin introduced a bill in State Assembly to provide 7.5% reservation to students from government schools in professional courses.

     

  • 12:13 PM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma

    Magnitude 4.0 earthquake hits Rajasthan's Jodhpur

    Earthquake of magnitude 4.0 on the Richter scale occurred 106 km west-southwest of Jodhpur, Rajasthan at 1115 hours: National Center for Seismology.

     

  • 11:12 AM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma

    EAM Dr S Jaishankar briefs all-party panel over present situation in Afghanistan

    Delhi: External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar briefs all-party panel over the present situation in Afghanistan.

     

  • 11:12 AM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma

    Chandigarh-Manali Highway blocked due to landslide in Mandi district

    Himachal Pradesh: Chandigarh-Manali Highway (NH-3) blocked due to a landslide near Pandoh in Mandi district. Restoration work to begin soon, says Ashish Sharma, ASP, Mandi.

     

     

     

  • 10:48 AM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma

    Missionaries of Charity commemorates 111th birth anniversary of its founder Mother Teresa

    West Bengal: Missionaries of Charity, a congregation in Kolkata, commemorates the 111th birth anniversary of its founder Mother Teresa.

     

  • 9:31 AM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma

    Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla arrives in Leh, Ladakh today

    Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla arrives in Leh, Ladakh today. He will be inaugurating Parliamentary Outreach Programme for the Empowerment of Panchayati Raj Institutions in the Union Territory on August 27.

     

  • 9:08 AM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma

    Amritsar (Rural) Police recovered 16 kg heroin from Madhopur today

    Amritsar (Rural) Police recovered 16 kg heroin from Madhopur this morning. The drugs consignment was being brought in by an Amritsar resident from J&K: DGP Punjab Police.

     

  • 8:31 AM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma

    Mizoram reported 794 new positive cases, 1 death on Wednesday

    Mizoram reported 794 new positive cases, and 1 death yesterday (on Wednesday). Active cases 7,082 and total recoveries 47,567.

     

  • 8:22 AM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma

    'Sukran ki Ardas' performed at a Gurudwara in Jammu after 3 'Guru Granth Sahibs' were brought back from Afghan

    'Sukran ki Ardas' is being performed at Gurudwara Digiana Ashram in Jammu after three 'Guru Granth Sahibs' were brought back from Afghanistan.

     

     

     

  • 7:48 AM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma

    IAF flight with 24 Indian, 11 Nepalese evacuees from Kabul is on its way to Delhi: MEA

    Indian Air Force flight with 24 Indian and 11 Nepalese evacuees from Kabul, Afghanistan is on its way to Delhi: Ministry of External Affairs.

     

  • 7:13 AM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma

    Noida: 4 people arrested for their alleged involvement in dacoity on Wednesday

    Noida: 4 people arrested for their alleged involvement in a dacoity on Wednesday. FIR was lodged on basis of a complaint made by the company's HR manager, who claimed that a few persons barged into their office & decamped with valuable items: ADCP (Central Noida), Ankur Aggarwal.

  • 6:37 AM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma

    Satyendar Jain inaugurated Covid Rapid Response Centre at Rajiv Gandhi Super Specialty Hospital on Wednesday

    Delhi  Health Minister Satyendar Jain inaugurated a Covid-19 Rapid Response Centre at the Rajiv Gandhi Super Specialty Hospital on Wednesday.

     

  • 6:37 AM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma

    Due to security threats outside Kabul airport gates, we're advising US citizens to avoid traveling to the airport: US Embassy

    Because of security threats outside the gates of Kabul airport, we are advising US citizens to avoid traveling to the airport & to avoid airport gates at this time unless you receive individual instructions from a US govt representative to do so: US Embassy in Kabul.