As many as 70,745 tests were conducted yesterday. The total number of positive cases in the national capital now stands at 6,31,249, including 2,991 active cases and 6,17,540 recoveries, and 10,718 deaths. The first phase of the COVID-19 vaccination drive is scheduled to start from January 16. Delhi Health Minister […]
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PM Modi greets citizens on Makar Sankranti, Pongal, Magh Bihu
“Many congratulations to the countrymen on Makar Sankranti. My wish is that Uttarayan Suryadev infuse new energy and enthusiasm in everyone’s life. Makar Sankranti greetings to everyone,” PM Modi tweeted. The Prime Minister, while sending out Pongal greetings, said the festival showcases the best of Tamil culture. “Pongal greetings to […]
Ultimate objective is to win future conflicts with home-made weapons: CDS Gen Rawat on LCA order
After the government on Wednesday approved a deal to procure 83 Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas fighter jets for the Indian Air Force, Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat said that it is a boost for the Centre’s Make in India initiative and that the ultimate objective is to […]
J-K Police arrests 23 people in connection with cyber frauds, hacking
The Jammu and Kashmir Police has arrested 23 people after multiple raids were conducted at different call centres in Srinagar in connection with cyber frauds and hacking. According to police, arrests were made after a First Information Report (FIR) was registered under sections 66, 66-B and 66-C of the IT […]
India’s active COVID cases decline to 2.14 lakh after 197 days
India’s active caseload of COVID-19 has fallen to 2,14,507, which is the lowest after 197 days, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Wednesday. The share of active cases in the total positive cases has further shrunk to 2.04 per cent. The total active count was 2,15,125 […]
Cabinet approves MoU between India, UAE for scientific and technical cooperation
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given its approval to the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on scientific and technical cooperation between the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES). The MoU provides for sharing of knowledge, data […]
Paramilitary forces gear up for COVID-19 vaccine, 25,000 doctors, paramedics to get vaccine in first phase
According to various paramilitary top officials, paramedic staff and doctors will be vaccinated in the first phase followed by all paramilitary staff, which is close to about 10 lakh people. Around 25,000 total of all paramilitary paramedics and doctors will be vaccinated in the first phase. The Central Reserve Police […]
BSF detects cross-border tunnels in J-K
The Border Security Force (BSF) has detected two tunnels here in Kathua and Sambha districts on Wednesday. “Border Security Force detects a tunnel along the international border in Hiranagar sector of Kathua. More details awaited,” officials said. In another tweet, the BSF said, “Alert BSF troops detected a tunnel in […]
India reports 15,968 new COVID-19 infections, 202 deaths in last 24 hours
The overall caseload in the country reached 1,04,95,147, including 2,14,507 active cases on Wednesday. With 17,817 discharges in the last 24 hours, the cumulative recoveries reached 1,01,29,111. The death toll has gone up to 1,51,529. At present, there are 64,759 active coronavirus cases in Kerala, the highest in the country, […]
President Kovind greets nation on Lohri
President Ram Nath Kovind on Wednesday greeted the nation on the occasion of Lohri and wished for harmony, love and affection in the society. “Greetings and best wishes to fellow citizens on the occasion of Lohri, Makar Sankranti, Pongal, Bhogali Bihu, Uttarayan and Paush parva. May these festivals strengthen the […]