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  • 11:21 PM (IST) Posted by Rashi Hardaha

    Chhattisgarh: 32 of 36 samples test negative for novel coronavirus

    Samples of the 32 persons screened for possible novel coronavirus infection have tested negative in Chhattisgarh, a health official said on Sunday.

  • 10:22 PM (IST) Posted by Rashi Hardaha

    TMC nominates four candidates for RS polls in West Bengal

    Trinamool Congress (TMC) chief Mamata Banerjee on Sunday announced the names of Arpita Ghosh, Mausam Noor, Dinesh Trivedi and Subrata Bakshi as the party candidates for the upcoming Rajya Sabha polls.

  • 10:11 PM (IST) Posted by Rashi Hardaha

    PM Modi condoles death of H R Bhardwaj

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed grief over the death of former Union minister and Congress veteran Hansraj Bhardwaj.

  • 10:10 PM (IST) Posted by Rashi Hardaha

    RBI assures depositors regarding safety of their deposits in banks

    The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Sunday assured depositors that there is "no concern regarding the safety of their deposits in any bank".

  • 10:08 PM (IST) Posted by Rashi Hardaha

    Tamil Nadu: Forest Department releases 245 baby turtles into sea

    245 baby turtles were released into the sea by Forest Department officials and hunting guards in Rameswaram, earlier today. 

  • 10:07 PM (IST) Posted by Rashi Hardaha

    Women's Day: Maharashtra mulls law, increase in number of women cops

    Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh on Sunday urged people to make suggestions for a law the state government plans to bring to stop atrocities against women.

  • 6:59 PM (IST) Posted by Sidhant Mamtany

    Adhir Ranjan Chowdhary meets family members of IB officer who died in Northeast Delhi violence

    Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhary meets family members of IB officer, Ankit Sharma who died in Northeast Delhi violence.

    Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhary meets family members of IB officer who died in Northeast Delhi violence

  • 6:46 PM (IST) Posted by Madhu Rao

    Pakistan violates ceasefire in Poonch; Indian Army retaliates

    Pakistan initiated unprovoked ceasefire violation by firing with small arms along LoC in Shahpur and Qasba sectors in Poonch district today at about 05:45 hours. Indian Army is retaliating.

  • 6:27 PM (IST) Posted by Madhu Rao

    No cruise ship from foreign destination to be allowed on Indian ports till March 31

    In view of Coronavirus, Central Govt has decided that no cruise ship from any foreign destination will be allowed to call on Indian ports with immediate effect till 31 March. Hence, it'll not allow Cruise vessel MSC LIRICA to enter port tomorrow.

  • 5:16 PM (IST) Posted by Madhu Rao

    Iran reports 49 new Coronavirus deaths

    Iran reports 49 new Coronavirus deaths, raising the death toll to 194

  • 4:57 PM (IST) Posted by Madhu Rao

    PM interacts with 'Nari Shakti Puraskar' awardees on International Women's Day

    On International Women's Day, PM Modi interacted with 'Nari Shakti Puraskar' awardees in New Delhi.

  • 4:36 PM (IST) Posted by Rashi Hardaha

    Separate department for SHGs on cards: Naveen Patnaik

    Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on the occasion of International Women's Day on Sunday said that a separate department would be formed for self-help groups (SHGs) for the development and empowerment of women.

  • 3:01 PM (IST) Posted by Sushmita Panda

    Delhi govt orders DTC, cluster buses, metro, hospitals to be disinfected everyday, says Kejriwal

    Kejriwal said: "Delhi govt orders DTC, cluster buses, metro, hospitals to be disinfected everyday."

  • 2:59 PM (IST) Posted by Sushmita Panda

    Delhi has 3 positive cases and 1 suspected case of corona virus, says Kejriwal

    CM Kejriwal said: "Delhi has 3 positive cases and 1 suspected case of coronavirus. The 1st patient came in contact with 105 people, the 2nd patient came in contact with 168 people and 3rd patient came in contact with 64 people. All these people have been quarantined, their samples taken."

  • 2:52 PM (IST) Posted by Sushmita Panda

    TMC nominates Arpita Ghosh, Mausam Noor, Dinesh Trivedi and Subrata Bakshi for RS polls

    TMC nominates Arpita Ghosh, Mausam Noor, Dinesh Trivedi and Subrata Bakshi for RS polls

  • 2:47 PM (IST) Posted by Sushmita Panda

    Air Force Chief RKS Bhadauria, wife Asha Bhadauria with the first three women fighter pilots

    Air Force Chief RKS Bhadauria & his wife Asha Bhadauria with the first three women fighter pilots Flight Lieutenants Avani Chaturvedi, Bhawana Kanth and Mohana Jitarwal at Rashtrapati Bhavan after they received the Nari Shakti Puraskar from President Ram Nath Kovind. 

  • 2:46 PM (IST) Posted by Sushmita Panda

    Bus in which Italian passengers travelled in Rajasthan and Agra is being disinfected by ITBP

    The bus in which Italian passengers travelled in Rajasthan and Agra is being disinfected by ITBP at Chhawla camp in Delhi. 14 Italians and 1 Indian (driver) were later found positive for Coronavirus.

     

  • 1:20 PM (IST) Posted by Sushmita Panda

    Special Holiday Court sends Yes Bank founder Rana Kapoor to ED custody till March 11

    Mumbai's Special Holiday Court sends Yes Bank founder Rana Kapoor to Enforcement Directorate custody till 11th March. He was yesterday arrested by the ED and produced today in the Court.

     

  • 1:19 PM (IST) Posted by Sushmita Panda

    Finally we have come up with our party known as Apni Party, says Syed Altaf Bukhari

    Syed Altaf Bukhari, former PDP leader in Srinagar said: "It is a very happy occasion that finally we have come up with our party known as Apni Party. It puts a lot of responsibility on us as the expectations and challenges are huge. I assure people of Jammu and Kashmir that my will is strong."

    "Ghulam Hassan Mir, Former Minister,& Chairman Democratic Party Nationalist, Former MLAs of PDP-Dilawar Mir, Noor Mohd Sheikh, Ashraf Mir & Former Congress MLAs- Farooq Andrabi, Irfan Naqib & others to join Syed Altaf Bukhari's Apni Party today," he added. 

     

  • 1:18 PM (IST) Posted by Sushmita Panda

    4 people killed, 20 injured in collision between truck and bus in Jodhpur

    4 people killed, 20 injured in a collision between a truck and a bus in Jodhpur today.

  • 1:17 PM (IST) Posted by Sushmita Panda

    We are screening every person coming from outside, says Tamil Nadu Health Secretary

    Tamil Nadu Health Secretary Beela Rajesh said: "A person has been identified positive with Coronavirus and is under surveillance here at a hospital. We are tracing contact history. Further, we are screening every person coming from outside."

  • 1:16 PM (IST) Posted by Sushmita Panda

    President Ram Nath Kovind presents 'Nari Shakti Puruskar' to IAF's first women fighter pilots

    President Ram Nath Kovind presents 'Nari Shakti Puruskar' to IAF's first women fighter pilots Mohana Jitarwal, Avani Chaturvedi & Bhawana Kanth 

  • 11:04 AM (IST) Posted by Sushmita Panda

    Prime accused in 2018 Miryalaguda alleged honour killing case commits suicide in Hyderabad

    Prime accused in 2018 Miryalaguda alleged honour killing case commits suicide in Hyderabad; police investigation underway

  • 11:03 AM (IST) Posted by Sushmita Panda

    5 new positive cases of Coronavirus admitted in isolation wards in Kerala

    Kerala Health Minister KK Shailaja said: "5 new positive cases of Coronavirus have been admitted in the isolation wards  here. Three people recently returned from Italy due to which two more got the disease here in Pathanamthitta district."

  • 10:07 AM (IST) Posted by Sushmita Panda

    11.1°C minimum temperature in Delhi

    It was a pleasant morning in Delhi on Sunday, with the minimum temperature settling at 11.1 degrees Celsius, three notches below normal. The meteorological department has forecast mainly clear skies with shallow to moderate fog in the morning, and the maximum temperature is expected to be around 24 degrees Celsius, an official said. Relative humidity was recorded at 98 per cent at 8.30 am. On Saturday, the maximum temperature was 22.4 degrees Celsius, six notches below the season's average, and the minimum was 13 degrees. 

  • 10:05 AM (IST) Posted by Sushmita Panda

    Rana Kapoor will be produced before a Mumbai court later today

    Enforcement Directorate officials along with Yes Bank founder Rana Kapoor leave from ED office; He will be produced before a Mumbai court later today.

  • 10:04 AM (IST) Posted by Sushmita Panda

    We salute the spirit and accomplishments of our Nari Shakti, says PM Modi

    PM Modi said: "Greetings on International Womens Day! We salute the spirit and accomplishments of our Nari Shakti. As I’d said a few days ago, I’m signing off. Through the day, 7 women achievers will share their life journeys and perhaps interact with you through my social media accounts." 

  • 9:24 AM (IST) Posted by Sushmita Panda

    Arfa Jan from Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar to be awarded the 'Nari Shakti Puraskar

    Arfa Jan from Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar to be awarded the 'Nari Shakti Puraskar' today for her role in the revival of dying crafts of the State. She says, "With support from my father and husband, I have been able to fight the conservative society & reach this point".

  • 7:57 AM (IST) Posted by Sushmita Panda

    I extend my best wishes to all the women, says HRD Minister Pokhriyal

    Union HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank said: "On the occasion of International Womens Day, I extend my best wishes to all the women. We are working towards women empowerment by the way of the new education policy. Today, 'Beti Padhao, Beti Bacho' is reaching newer heights."

  • 7:45 AM (IST) Posted by Sushmita Panda

    CPI(M) MLA from Chavara N Vijayan Pillai passed away at hospital in Kochi

    CPI(M) MLA from Chavara, N Vijayan Pillai passed away at a hospital in Kochi this morning. He was suffering from a liver ailment and was undergoing treatment for it.

     

  • 7:39 AM (IST) Posted by Sushmita Panda

    CAA protests: Allahabad High Court will hear at 10 am today

    Allahabad High Court will hear at 10 am today, the case related to hoardings put up by Uttar Pradesh government, with names, addresses and photos of those who were accused of violence during protests against Citizenship Amendment Act . The court has taken up the case on suo moto.

  • 6:52 AM (IST) Posted by Priya Jaiswal

    Yanagundi Matha Manikeshwari passes away at the age of 87

    Yanagundi Matha Manikeshwari passes away at the age of 87 years in Yanagundi of Sedam Taluka in Kalaburagi district in Karnataka

  • 6:20 AM (IST) Posted by Priya Jaiswal

    PDP leader Ashraf Mir resigns to join Bukhari-led party

    PDP leader and former minister Ashraf Mir on Saturday resigned from the party and will join a new outfit being floated by former finance minister Altaf Bukhari.​

    Bukhari, who also left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) last year, is expected to announce the new formation here on Sunday.

    "Yes, I resigned from the PDP today and join Bhukhari led party," Mir told PTI.

    Mir, the former MLA from Sonwar, was a minister in the Mehbooba Mufti-led cabinet. Mir had defeated NC leader Omar Abdullah in the 2014 assembly polls. Abdullah also contested from the Beerwah constituency in central Kashmir's Budgam district, which he won.

  • 6:16 AM (IST) Posted by Priya Jaiswal

    Police to send Tahir Hussain's pistol to forensic science lab next week

    Delhi Police will send the pistol of suspended AAP councillor Tahir Hussain, arrested in connection with the violence in northeast Delhi, to the forensic science laboratory next week, officials said on Saturday.

    The laboratory will check whether the pistol was used for firing during the violence last month, they said. The pistol was recovered on Friday.

    On Thursday, Hussain was arrested by Delhi Police after a court here dismissed his plea seeking to surrender before it in connection with the alleged killing of Intelligence Bureau (IB) official Ankit Sharma during the riots.

  • 6:15 AM (IST) Posted by Priya Jaiswal

    Fire breaks out at club in Juhu

    A fire broke out on the premises of Juhu Gymkhana, a club in suburban Juhu, on Saturday night, a civic official said. There were no reports of casualties, he said.

    The fire broke out around 9.30 pm on the second floor of the Gymkhana. Fire brigade vehicles were rushed to the spot and it was soon doused, the official added. Cause of the fire was yet to be ascertained, he said.