Breaking News October 5 | Highlights

Tamil Nadu Health Minister Ma Subramanian on Tuesday said that the fifth mega vaccination drive against Covid-19 will be held on October 10, and a target of 15 lakh vaccinations has been set.

West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar to administer the oath of the office to three newly elected MLAs -- CM Mamata Banerjee, Amirul Islam, and Jakir Hossain -- at the Assembly on October 7

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said the state government will amend its sand policy to ensure that beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojna (PMAY) get necessary binding material free of cost to construct their houses.

The chief minister made the announcement while addressing a programme at Chitrangi town in Singrauli district on Monday.

"Beneficiaries of the PMAY are facing a lot of problems due to high prices of sand. Hence, I announce that PMAY beneficiaries will get sand for free to construct their houses, and necessary amendments will be made in the state's sand policy for the purpose," Chouhan said.

Equity benchmark Sensex rallied 446 points on Tuesday, propelled by index heavyweights Reliance Industries, TCS, and Infosys amid a largely positive trend in global markets.

Despite opening on a weak note, the 30-share Sensex ended 445.56 points or 0.75 per cent higher at 59,744.88. Similarly, the NSE Nifty surged 131.05 points or 0.74 per cent to 17,822.30.

IndusInd Bank was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, jumping nearly 5 per cent, followed by Bharti Airtel, HCL Tech, Reliance Industries, Titan, and Asian Paints. On the other hand, Sun Pharma, ITC, PowerGrid, UltraTech Cement, and Nestle India were among the laggards.

Congress chief Ghulam Ahmad Mir along with party workers stage a protest in Srinagar

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Sitting SC judge should investigate Lakhimpur incident instead of retired HC judge: Sharad Pawar

64% people vaccinated with 1st dose, 22% with 2nd dose in Tamil Nadu: Health minister

Delhi HC issues notice to Twitter on a plea to take action against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi

We have hardened our networks to avoid cyber attacks: IAF Chief

EC allots name 'Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas)' and election symbol 'Helicopter' to Chirag Paswan

Allahbad HC orders District Administration to remove all unauthorised constructions in Chandrashekhar Azad Park

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Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana has sanctioned 17.3 lakh houses: Hardeep Puri

PM Narendra Modi visits 'Azadi@75-New Urban India

Earthquake of magnitude 4.5 on the Richter scale in Arunachal Pradesh

India recorded 18,346 new cases of the novel coronavirus, the lowest in 209 days along with 263 deaths due to the infection in the past 24 hours.
The total active cases of COVID-19 in India dipped down to 2,52,902, the lowest In 201 days, the health ministry data showed. Active cases account for less than 1% of total cases, currently, at 0.75%, lowest since March 2020

Congress supporters continue to protest outside PAC guest house in Sitapur

Govt will take strict action against tourists if they're found consuming drugs: Goa Tourism Minister

Lakhimpur: About 18 people arrested after several police personnel sustained burn injuries in the wake of protest

Pakistan has repeatedly indulged in cross-border terrorism against its neigbours: India

Protesters block Shambhu Toll Plaza following arrest of Haryana BKU chief Gurnam Singh Chaduni

ICMR’s Drone Response & Outreach launched in Manipur

Congress supporters stage protest, demand "release of Priyanka Gandhi Vadra"