India
Jharkhand Engineer Caught Accepting Bribe, Arrested
A junior engineer of the Jharkhand government's Public Works Department (PWD) was arrested by the sleuths of Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), Hazaribag, on Wednesday allegedly for accepting a bribe for clearing the bill of a contractor, an official said. A...
Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla Meets EU Special Envoy for Afghanistan
Arindam Bagchi said the two sides agreed to continue the ongoing coordination between India and the European Union on Afghanistan.
Delhi's Minimum Temperature Rises Slightly Due to Cloud Cover; Air Quality Dips
A western disturbance affecting northwest India will result in a spell of partly cloudy days and a drizzle on Thursday in the national capital.
Genome Sequencing Required for Detection, Ultimate Diagnosis of Omicron Variant, Say Experts
As a precautionary measure, the doctor stressed on maximum vaccinations and an additional booster dose
IIT Madras Receives 176 Offers on Day 1, 43% Rise From Last Year
A total of 11 international offers were received from four companies by the end of session 1.1. A total of 1,498 students have registered for placements in the 2021-22 academic year
Ahead of School Reopening: Maharashtra Health Dept Asks Schools to Avoid Any initiative Leading to Crowding
Observing COVID19 appropriate behaviour, vaccination of teachers and school staff are among the protocols that have to be followed in schools, according to the Maharashtra health department's guidelines ahead of the reopening of schools.
Neeraj Chopra to Visit Ahmedabad School to Raise Awareness About Balance Diet
The Sports Authority of India (SAI) and Ministry of Education are working on running this as a 'Meet the Champions' programme over the next two years
International Flights Won’t Resume on December 15, India Revises Order Amid Omicron Threat
Aviation regulator DGCA says a new date for the resumption of international flights will be announced later.
IND vs NZ, 2nd Test: India, New Zealand Cancel Training Sessions Due to Rain
India and New Zealand were forced to cancel their training sessions at the iconic Wankhede stadium here on Wednesday due to rain. The Wankhede track was covered as it was raining in South Mumbai since Wednesday morning.
Health Workers in K'taka Struggle to Vaccinate People Against Monkey Fever as Covid Disrupts Drives
Monkey fever is a tick-borne viral haemorrhagic fever endemic to this part of the Western Ghats.
Opposition Parties Stage Protest in Parliament Complex Against Suspension of 12 Rajya Sabha MPs
Former Congress president Rahul Gandhi joined the protest and so did the Trinamool Congress (TMC), which had so far been staying away from opposition meets.
PM Modi to Walk Up to Kashi Vishwanath Temple from Lalita Ghat to Unveil Project in Varanasi on Dec 13
The Kashi Vishwanath Dham project, spread over 30,000 square meters, will see 40,000 footfalls on weekends, almost 3 lakh on peak days, and have multiple amenities for pilgrims.
After Mumbai, Haryana Postpones School Reopening Due to Omicron Scare
Haryana govt has withdrawn the decision to reopen physical classes for the time being and online classes will be conducted in the meantime.
India Sees 8,954 Fresh Covid-19 Infections; Active Cases Below 1 lakh after 547 Days
The death toll climbed to 4,69,247 with 267 fresh fatalities, according to the data updated at 8 am.
'Seems He is Bathing': Semi-Naked Man Appears in Sex-Scandal Hearing, Karnakata HC Slaps Notice
Senior advocate Indira Jaising brought to the notice of the court that the man was visible without clothes for about 20 minutes.
Winter is Here: Indian Railways Cancels These Trains for 3 Months from Today, December 1; Check Full List
These trains, running between Maharashtra, Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh, will remain cancelled from December 1 to February 28 due to operational reasons during the winter season
