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MHA forms 3-member panel to enquire into security lapses

New Delhi: The Centre Thursday formed a three-member committee to enquire into “serious lapses” in security arrangements during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Punjab which led to the exposure of the VVIP to grave risk . The Home Ministry panel was formed a day after Modi had to cut short his visit in Punjab […]

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Civil services -main examination starts Friday: UPSC

Civil services -main examination starts Friday: UPSC

New Delhi: The Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2021 will be conducted as per schedule from Friday, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) said on Wednesday. Keeping in view the restrictions being imposed by governments to curb the spread of COVID-19, the commission has urged the states to ensure that no inconvenience is caused to the […]

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Home isolation: Govt issues revised guidelines for mild or asymptomatic cases

New Delhi: The Union health ministry on Wednesday said COVID-19 patients under home isolation will stand discharged after at least seven days from testing positive and no fever for three successive days, in revised guidelines for home isolation of mild or asymptomatic cases. It also advised people not to rush for self-medication, blood investigation or […]

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Congress tried to ‘physically harm’ PM Modi: BJP

New Delhi: The BJP on Wednesday tore into the Congress over the breach in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s security in Punjab, alleging the ruling party of the state tried to “physically harm him” but didn’t succeed in its “murderous intentions”. The saffron party asked whether Congress leaders were “happy that the prime minister was on […]

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Surge in cases indicative of third Covid wave in India: Experts

Surge in cases indicative of third Covid wave in India: Experts

New Delhi: In the major Indian cities, the Omicron variant of the coronavirus is accounting for more than 50 per cent of the fresh cases of the infection and the massive surge in the number of cases over the last one week is indicative of a third wave of the pandemic, as is being witnessed […]

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Omicron tally in India rises to 1,892

New Delhi: A total of 1,892 cases of Omicron variant of coronavirus have been detected across 23 states and Union Territories so far, out of which 766 have recovered or migrated, according to the Union health ministry’s data updated on Tuesday.Maharashtra has recorded the maximum number of 568 cases, followed by Delhi (382), Kerala (185), […]

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OPEC, allies gradually pump more oil amid omicron spike

Frankfurt: OPEC and allied oil-producing countries decided Tuesday to pump more oil to the world economy amid hope that travel and demand for fuel will hold up despite the rapid spread of the omicron variant of COVID-19. The 23-member OPEC+ alliance led by oil cartel member Saudi Arabia and non-member Russia said it would add […]

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Omicron tally in India rises to 1,700

Omicron tally in India rises to 1,700

New Delhi: A total of 1,700 cases of Omicron variant of coronavirus have been detected across 23 states and Union Territories so far, out of which 639 have recovered or migrated, according to the Union health ministry’s data updated on Monday. Maharashtra has recorded the maximum number of 510 cases, followed by Delhi (351), Kerala […]

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Digital communication, broadcasting platforms recorded changes in 2021

New Delhi: Digital communication and broadcasting platforms underwent significant changes in 2021 with the government introducing several new rules and guidelines while stressing on the need for an institutional mechanism for all media platforms to exercise responsible freedom. In the beginning of last year, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting introduced the Information Technology (Intermediary […]

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Pak ready to host SAARC Summit: Qureshi

Says India can join virtually

Islamabad: Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi said on Monday that his country was ready to host the 19th SAARC Summit and India can join it virtually if the leadership in New Delhi is not willing to visit Islamabad. Addressing a press conference to highlight the achievements of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 2021, […]