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  • 9:18 PM (IST) Posted by Sri Lasya

    People of Assam are advised not to travel to Mizoram :Assam Govt

    People of Assam are advised not to travel to Mizoram as any threat to the personal safety of the people of the state can't be accepted, said Assam Government in an issued advisory.

     

  • 9:17 PM (IST) Posted by Sri Lasya

    Thunderstorm with moderate to heavy intensity rain would occur in THESE areas

    Thunderstorm with moderate to heavy intensity rain would occur over & adjoining areas of Hastinapur, Chandpur, Khatoli, Hapur, Aligarh, Khurza, Jattari, Bulandshashar, Gulothi, Atroli, Siyana, Garhmukteshwar, Bijnor during the next 2 hours, declared IMD.

     

  • 9:15 PM (IST) Posted by Sri Lasya

    Bihar: Panchayat Ward Secretaries staged a protest in Patna

    Panchayat Ward Secretaries staged a protest in Patna demanding due salary, proper honorarium, and job regularisation. Bihar police used water cannons to disperse protesters.

     

  • 9:14 PM (IST) Posted by Sri Lasya

    Rishikesh-Chamba National Highway 94 was blocked after a landslide in U'khand

    A landslide has caused a blockage of Rishikesh- Chamba national highway 94 in Uttarakhand.

     
  • 9:13 PM (IST) Posted by Sri Lasya

    India’s cumulative COVID vaccination coverage has surpassed 45.55 crore

    India’s cumulative COVID vaccination coverage has surpassed 45.55 crore (45,55,02,438). Nearly 47 lakh (46,52,914) vaccine doses have been administered today, as per the 7 pm provisional report, said Union Health Ministry.

     

  • 9:13 PM (IST) Posted by Sri Lasya

    18-point agenda given by Congress high command will be implemented for sure: Navjot Singh Sidhu

    18-point agenda given by Congress high command will be implemented for sure. Some days back I tabled five priority areas in front of Punjab CM Amarinder Singh including the Centre's 3 farm laws, faulty PPAs, said Punjab Congress president Navjot Singh Sidhu, in Jalandhar.

     

  • 7:56 PM (IST) Posted by Sri Lasya

    Maharashtra floods: Death toll rises to 213 due to heavy rains

    Death toll rises to 213 due to flood/heavy rainfall in various places of Maharashtra: State Emergency Operation Centre, Disaster Management Unit.

     

  • 7:55 PM (IST) Posted by Sri Lasya

    Covid-19: Uttarakhand reports zero deaths, 48 new cases

    Uttarakhand reports zero death, 48 new cases, and 51 recoveries. 

    Active cases: 669
    Total recoveries: 3,27,915
    Death toll: 7,361

  • 7:54 PM (IST) Posted by Sri Lasya

    Covid-19: Karnataka reports 2,052 new cases, 1332 recoveries and 35 deaths

    Karnataka reports 2,052 new #COVID19 cases, 1332 recoveries and 35 deaths. Active cases: 23,253, Total recoveries:28,41,479, Death toll: 36,491.

  • 6:15 PM (IST) Posted by Sri Lasya

    Covid-19: Kerala reports 22,064 new cases, 128 deaths in 24 hours

    Kerala reports 22,064 new COVID19 cases, 16,649 recoveries and 128 deaths in the last 24 hours. Active cases are at 1,54,820 while the Death toll is at 16,585.

     

  • 6:12 PM (IST) Posted by Sri Lasya

    Relaxation will be given for shops, theaters, cinema halls, gyms; not wedding functions: Maha Health Minsiter

    We've decided to give relaxation in restrictions in 25 districts. Relaxation will be given in the functioning of shops, theaters, cinema halls, gyms. There would be restrictions in wedding functions etc, we would discourage using an air-conditioned hall. Things will be open on Saturdays with limitations, Sunday restrictions to continue. Detailed guidelines in the next 2-3 days. hotels&shops timings will increase till 8-9 pm. But they need to ensure staff is fully vaccinated, they'll be allowed to function on 50% capacity: Rajesh Tope, Maharashtra Health Minister.

     

  • 5:08 PM (IST) Posted by Nidhi Taneja

    PM Modi addresses the nation on completion of one year of NEP

    1. The concept of playschools, which was restricted only to top cities till now, will reach villages too, regardless or rich and poor.
    2. There are over 3 lakh such students in India who need sign language for education. For the first time, the Indian sign language has been made a subject. Now, students will be able to learn it as a language. It will help our divyang brothers and sisters. 
  • 5:01 PM (IST) Posted by Nidhi Taneja

    PM Modi addresses the nation on completion of one year of NEP

    1. The new education policy has diverse offerings for the youth. 
    2. You must have realised that NEP was always kept away from any pressures. There was clear openness.
    3. Multiple entry, exit options now available for students.
    4. Over 150 universities of India now have established Office of international affairs.
    5. The new ‘National Education Policy’ assures the youth that the country is now fully with them, with their courage.

    6. The Artificial Intelligence program that has just been launched will also make our youth future oriented, pave the way for AI driven economy. 

  • 4:56 PM (IST) Posted by Sri Lasya

    One year of NEP: Govt launched this policy for reaching impact on the educational landscape of the country

    We mark a year of the launch of one of the most landmark policy reforms in India-New Education Policy 2020. When the world was at its peak of struggling to cope with the COVID19 pandemic, our govt came up with this transformative policy. Amid the pandemic, govt launched this policy for reaching impact on the educational landscape of the country. It is shaping the destiny of the nation, says Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.

     

  • 4:54 PM (IST) Posted by Sri Lasya

    PM launches Academic Bank of Credits and National Digital Education Architecture

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi launches multiple key initiatives including Academic Bank of Credits and National Digital Education Architecture, in the field of education.

     

  • 4:53 PM (IST) Posted by Nidhi Taneja

    PM Modi addresses the nation on completion of one year of NEP

    1. Congratulate citizens and students on the completition of one year of the new National Education Policy. 
    2. Several people including policymakers, teachers, principals and other stakeholders have made strenous attempts in the last one year on the new education policy.
    3. We all need to understand that this is a huge mission.
    4. Our youths are ready for change, they do not want to wait more. 
    5. Covid-19 situation posed challenges to education. However, students adapted to that change, and welcomed online education with open arms. 
    6. Ministry of Education started Diksha platform, curriculum on Swayam platform. Students largely engaged with these.
  • 4:47 PM (IST) Posted by Nidhi Taneja

    PM Modi addresses the nation on completion of one year of NEP

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses nation on completion of one year of the National Education Policy (NEP).

  • 4:34 PM (IST) Posted by Sri Lasya

    Dist Judge Uttam Anand Murder: SIT has been formed under the leadership of ADG

    For further investigation, an SIT has been formed under the leadership of ADG (Ops) Sanjay Anand Lathkar. Further investigation will be done carefully. Action will be taken as per the further facts that come up: Amol Vinukant Homkar, IG (Operations).

  • 4:20 PM (IST) Posted by Sri Lasya

    Tokyo Olympics: MC Mary Kom loses to Ingrit Valencia 3-2

    Boxing, Women's Flyweight (48-51kg) Preliminaries Round of 16: MC Mary Kom loses to Ingrit Valencia 3-2

  • 4:03 PM (IST) Posted by Sri Lasya

    27% reservation for OBCs & 10% reservation for economically weaker section from this year: PM

    Our Govt has taken a landmark decision for providing a 27% reservation for OBCs & a 10% reservation for the Economically Weaker Section in the All India Quota Scheme for UG & PG medical/dental courses from the current academic yr... This'll create a new paradigm of social justice in our country, says PM.

     

  • 4:02 PM (IST) Posted by Sri Lasya

    Parents should also take responsibility while sending minor children out: Goa CM

    Four people were immediately arrested and among them, one was a govt servant who has been suspended. Parents should also take responsibility while sending minor children out, says Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on gang rape of two minor girls on a beach.

     

  • 3:30 PM (IST) Posted by Sri Lasya

    No rainfall in Maha, U'khand to recieve heavy rainfall: IMD

    Rainfall was reduced in J&K and Himachal. U'khand to receive heavy rainfall but it'll reduce during next 24 hrs. No extremely heavy rainfall for Maharashtra & peninsular range for the next 3-4 days. Delhi will continue to receive rain; cloudy skies likely, sayd IMD Sr Scientist RK Jenamani

     

  • 3:29 PM (IST) Posted by Sri Lasya

    J&K Flash Floods: 7 deed, 12 injured & 19 people remain missing

    Rescue operation & restoration work continues in Honzar Dachhan area of Kishtwar dist. following cloudburst; 7 people have died, 12 were injured & 19 people remain missing. "Today, there is no sign left of a village here," says a local.

  • 3:27 PM (IST) Posted by Sri Lasya

    West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee called on Union Minister

    Chief Minister of West Bengal Mamata Banerjee called on Union Minister Nitin Gadkari today. In the presence of officials, they reviewed various road projects being undertaken in the state.

     

  • 2:56 PM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma

    Delhi reports 51 new COVID cases, 70 recoveries in last 24 hours

    Delhi reports 51 new COVID-19 cases, 70 recoveries and zero deaths in the last 24 hours.

  • 2:00 PM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma

    Delhi: WB CM Mamata Banerjee arrives at residence of Nitin Gadkari to meet him

    Delhi: West Bengal CM and TMC leader Mamata Banerjee arrives at the residence of Union Minister Nitin Gadkari to meet him.

     

     

     

  • 1:41 PM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma

    It is saddening if someone has said such a thing: Tejashwi Yadav on BJP's Nishikant Dubey's claim that Mahua Mitra called him 'Bihari gunda'

    It is saddening if someone has said such a thing. One must refrain from making such comments: Bihar LoP Tejashwi Yadav on BJP's Nishikant Dubey's claim that Mahua Mitra called him 'Bihari gunda'.

     

     

  • 1:06 PM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma

    Earthquake of magnitude 8.2 struck Alaska's Perryville on Thursday, said United States Geological Survey

    An earthquake of magnitude 8.2 struck Alaska's Perryville on Thursday, said the United States Geological Survey (USGS). According to the USGS, the quake occurred at 06:15:49 (UTC), 91 km east-southeast of Perryville in Alaska. "Notable quake, preliminary info: M 8.2 - 91 km ESE of Perryville, Alaska, 46.7 km depth," said USGS. 

  • 12:41 PM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma

    Rajya Sabha adjourned till 2:00 pm as Opposition MPs gathered around well of the House

    Rajya Sabha adjourned till 2:00 pm as Opposition MPs gathered around well of the House and protested over various issues.

     

  • 12:14 PM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma

    Lok Sabha adjourned till 12:30 hours amid sloganeering by Opposition MPs

    Lok Sabha adjourned till 1230 hours amid sloganeering by Opposition MPs. 

     

  • 11:52 AM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma

    HP: NH 5 blocked due to landslide in Solan district

    Himachal Pradesh: National Highway 5 blocked due to landslide near Chambaghat in Solan district, restoration work underway.

     

  • 11:19 AM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma

    Maharashtra CM to chair meeting today with COVID Task Force to assess current situation in the state

    Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray to chair a meeting today with COVID19 Task Force to assess the present situation in the state.

     

     

     

     

  • 11:00 AM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma

    Health Secy Rajesh Bhushan writes to Kerala govt on "super spreader events" observed in Kerala recently: Sources

    Union Health Secy Rajesh Bhushan writes to Kerala govt on "super spreader events" observed in Kerala recently. Health Secretary mentions that COVID guidelines need to be followed properly, "Compliance with mass/social gatherings guidelines need to be enforced strictly": Sources.

     

     

  • 10:52 AM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma

    Situation is tense but no incident took place in last 2 days: Assam Minister on border tension with Mizoram

    Situation is tense but no incident took place in last 2 days. CRPF is also present in the area. Some people still trying to enter the state. Our police and public are alert: Assam Minister Parimal Suklabaidya on border tension with Mizoram.

     

     

  • 10:40 AM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma

    Uttarakhand: Gangotri Highway closed due to landslide near Uttarkashi: BRO

    Uttarakhand: Gangotri Highway closed due to landslide near Helugad, Uttarkashi: Border Road Organisation (BRO).

  • 9:47 AM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma

    Total COVID samples tested up to July 28 are 46,26,29,773

    COVID-19: Total samples tested up to 28th July are 46,26,29,773 including 17,28,795 samples tested yesterday. 

  • 9:32 AM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma

    Tokyo Olympics: Boxer Satish Kumar beats Jamaica's Ricardo Brown 4-1 in men's Super Heavy to qualify for quarterfinals

    Tokyo Olympics 2020: Boxer Satish Kumar beats Jamaica's Ricardo Brown 4-1 in men's Super Heavy (+91kg) to qualify for quarterfinals.

  • 9:18 AM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma

    Tripura: TMC MP Derek O' Brien arrives at Agartala after a team sent by TMC was detained by police

    Tripura: TMC MP Derek O' Brien arrives at Agartala after a team (I-PAC) sent by TMC was detained by police. This is the only kind of antics they (Modi-Shah) know- to threaten, to bully. We will take them head-on, he says.

     

     

     

     

  • 8:39 AM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma

    Tokyo Olympics: Archer Atanu Das beats South Korea's Jin-Hyek 6-5 in men's individual eliminations

    Tokyo Olympics: Archer Atanu Das beats South Korea's Oh Jin-Hyek 6-5 in men's individual 1/16 eliminations.

  • 8:33 AM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma

    Puducherry: CBI conducted raid at ESI Zonal office and arrested Dy director, his security officer on charges of embezzlement of funds from insurance plans

    CBI yesterday conducted raid at the ESI Zonal office in Puducherry and arrested deputy director Petras Gregory Calco and his security officer on charges of embezzlement of funds from insurance plans. 

     

     

  • 8:18 AM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma

    Delhi: General Richard D Clarke, Commander of USSOCOM, lays wreath at National War Memorial

    General Richard D Clarke, Commander of the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), lays a wreath at the National War Memorial in Delhi.

     

  • 7:54 AM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma

    Tokyo Olympics: Archer Atanu Das beats Chinese Taipei's Deng Yu-Cheng in men's individual round

    Tokyo Olympics: Archer Atanu Das beats Chinese Taipei's Deng Yu-Cheng in men's individual round of 32 match.

  • 7:49 AM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma

    Maharashtra Energy Minister Dr Nitin Raut will visit Konkan region today to assess damage caused due to floods

    Maharashtra Energy Minister Dr Nitin Raut will visit the Konkan region today to assess the damage caused due to floods. "80% of power restoration work has been completed. We are also providing solar lamps at places where power is yet to be restored," he said. 

  • 7:41 AM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma

    India beat Argentina by 3-1 in men's hockey Pool A match

    Tokyo Olympics: India beat Argentina 3-1 in men's hockey Pool A match.

  • 7:35 AM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma

    Maharashtra:12-ft crocodile rescued by locals in Sangali district yesterday

    Maharashtra: "A 12-feet crocodile was rescued by locals in Sangalwadi area of Sangali district, yesterday. It was later handed over to the forest department," Mayor Digvijay Suryavanshi confirmed.

     

  • 7:15 AM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma

    Tokyo Olympics: PV Sindhu beats Denmark’s Mia Blichfeldt 21-15, 21-13

    Tokyo Olympics: Badminton, Women's singles Round of 16: PV Sindhu beats Denmark’s Mia Blichfeldt 21-15, 21-13.

  • 7:14 AM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma

    Telangana: 4 arrested with 3,650 kg of marijuana in Kothagudem

    Telangana: Four people were arrested with 3,650 kg of marijuana worth Rs 7.30 crores during a vehicle check, in  Kothagudem, yesterday; two trucks seized. Speaking to media, Bhadradri Kothagudem SP Sunil Dutt said, "Marijuana was being transported to Hyderabad and Haryana."