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June 25, 2021 11:11 PM (IST) Posted by Rashi Hardaha
President Kovind reaches Kanpur on three-day visit
President Ram Nath Kovind arrived in Kanpur late Friday evening aboard his special presidential train and was received by Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in a grand welcome ceremony.
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June 25, 2021 10:50 PM (IST) Posted by Rashi Hardaha
India's cumulative COVID-19 vaccination coverage crosses 31 crore
India's cumulative Covid Vaccination Coverage has crossed 31 crore, according to a provisional report, the Union health ministry said on Friday. The new phase of universalisation of vaccination started from June 21, and over 60 lakh vaccine doses were administered on Friday, the report stated.
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June 25, 2021 9:52 PM (IST) Posted by Rashi Hardaha
Satyen Vaidya appointed additional judge in Himachal Pradesh HC
Satyen Vaidya was appointed as an additional judge of the Himachal Pradesh High Court on Friday. According to a law ministry notification, Vaidya has been appointed as an additional judge of the Himachal Pradesh High Court for a period of two years with effect from the date he assumes charge of his office.
Additional judges are usually appointed for two years before being elevated as permanent judges.
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June 25, 2021 7:58 PM (IST) Posted by Rashi Hardaha
Tamil Nadu extends lockdown till July 5
Tamil Nadu govt extends lockdown till 5th July with certain relaxations; private companies in all four districts of Chennai, Kanchipuram, Chengalpattu, Thiruvallur can operate with 100% employees. Shopping complex & malls to reopen with 50% capacity.
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June 25, 2021 6:59 PM (IST) Posted by Rashi Hardaha
Biden names special diplomatic envoy for LGBTQ rights
President Joe Biden is naming a special diplomatic envoy for LGBTQ rights. The White House said in a statement Friday that Jessica Stern, executive director of OutRight Action International, will fill the State Department post.
Her responsibilities will involve ensuring that U.S. diplomacy and foreign assistance promote and protect the LGBTQ rights around the world.
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June 25, 2021 6:51 PM (IST) Posted by Rashi Hardaha
Russia launches Mediterranean drills amid rift with Britain
The Russian military on Friday launched sweeping maneuvers in the Mediterranean Sea featuring warplanes capable of carrying hypersonic missiles, a show of force amid a surge in tensions following an incident with a British destroyer in the Black Sea.
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June 25, 2021 6:47 PM (IST) Posted by Rashi Hardaha
Monsoon session of Chhattisgarh Assembly to begin on July 26
The monsoon session of the Chhattisgarh legislative Assembly will begin from July 26 and will have five sittings, an Assembly official said on Friday.
As per an official notification, the 11th session of the fifth Chhattisgarh legislative Assembly will begin on July 26 and conclude on July 30.
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June 25, 2021 5:47 PM (IST) Posted by Rashi Hardaha
Pakistan remains on FATF's grey list
Pakistan will continue to be on Financial Action Task Force (FATF)'s grey list as it is yet to fully implement the 27-point action plan over money laundering and terror financing.
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June 25, 2021 4:54 PM (IST) Posted by Rashi Hardaha
Health Ministry on Covid situation
- In the week of 4th May, 531 districts of the country were reporting more than 100 cases. In the week of 2nd June, it fell down to 262 districts. Right now only 125 districts in the country are reporting more than 100 cases: Lav Agarwal, Joint Secretary, Health Ministry
- Recovery rate has increased to 96.7%: Lav Agarwal, Joint Secretary, Health Ministry
- In last couple of months, first variant of concern was the one announced by UK where it was identified & subsequently we now have 4 of these which WHO has called Alpha, Beta, Gamma & Delta. Delta is the one that was identified in India: Renu Swarup, Secy, Dept of Biotechnology
- It was Indian scientist who identified it, put it onto global database & because of genomic surveillance done within our country, it also helped globally. Many other countries too identified it on global database. Then it was noted that it was found in many countries: Renu Swarup
- 8 states are important where we have found more than 50% of the variant of concern (Delta variant). These are Andhra Pradesh, Delhi, Haryana, Kerala, Maharashtra, Punjab, Telangana & West Bengal: Dr SK Singh, National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) Director
- As of today, there are 48 cases of Delta Plus across the country: Dr SK Singh, National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) Director
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June 25, 2021 4:11 PM (IST) Posted by Rashi Hardaha
Sensex surges 226 points to end at record high; Nifty tops 15,850
Equity benchmark Sensex jumped 226 points to end at a fresh lifetime high on Friday, boosted by ICICI Bank, Axis Bank and Infosys amid positive cues from global markets.
The 30-share BSE index closed 226.04 points or 0.43 per cent higher at record 52,925.04. Similarly, the broader NSE Nifty advanced 69.90 points or 0.44 per cent to 15,860.35.
Tata Steel was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, rising over 4 per cent, followed by Axis Bank, SBI, ICICI Bank, Bajaj Finserv, L&T and Maruti. On the other hand, Reliance Industries, NTPC, HUL, Titan and Asian Paints were among the laggards.
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June 25, 2021 3:01 PM (IST) Posted by Poorva Joshi
J&K: One unidentified terrorist killed in encounter with security forces
J&K: One unidentified terrorist killed in encounter with security forces
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June 25, 2021 2:58 PM (IST) Posted by Poorva Joshi
Preparations underway at Delhi-Ghazipur border ahead of tractor rally tomorrow
Preparations underway at Delhi-Ghazipur border ahead of tractor rally tomorrow
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June 25, 2021 12:18 PM (IST) Posted by Poorva Joshi
SC Oxygen audit team submits report that Delhi Govt exaggerated its oxygen requirement by four times
SC Oxygen audit team submits report that Delhi Govt exaggerated its oxygen requirement by four times
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June 25, 2021 11:55 AM (IST) Posted by Poorva Joshi
Kerala High Court grants anticipatory bail to filmmaker Aisha Sultana
Kerala High Court grants anticipatory bail to filmmaker Aisha Sultana
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June 25, 2021 11:55 AM (IST) Posted by Poorva Joshi
INSACOG to hold weekly review meeting later today
INSACOG to hold weekly review meeting later today
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June 25, 2021 11:54 AM (IST) Posted by Poorva Joshi
ED conducts raids at Anil Deshmukh's residences in Mumbai, Nagpur
ED conducts raids at Anil Deshmukh's residences in Mumbai, Nagpur
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June 25, 2021 11:17 AM (IST) Posted by Poorva Joshi
Commissioning of Indigenous Aircraft Carrier befitting tribute to 75 yrs of India’s Independence: Rajnath Singh
Commissioning of Indigenous Aircraft Carrier befitting tribute to 75 yrs of India’s Independence: Rajnath Singh
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June 25, 2021 11:16 AM (IST) Posted by Poorva Joshi
Shimla: Former SP of Kullu, former PSO of Chief Minister security staff placed under suspension
Shimla: Former SP of Kullu, former PSO of Chief Minister security staff placed under suspension
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June 25, 2021 8:43 AM (IST) Posted by Poorva Joshi
Woman lodges case against builders Shrikant Paranjape and Shashank Paranjape alleging cheating and forgery
Woman lodges case against builders Shrikant Paranjape and Shashank Paranjape alleging cheating and forgery
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June 25, 2021 8:42 AM (IST) Posted by Poorva Joshi
J&K: Daily labourer dies allegedly after being attacked by unidentified persons
J&K: Daily labourer dies allegedly after being attacked by unidentified persons
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June 25, 2021 8:33 AM (IST) Posted by Priya Jaiswal
Tribal girl raped in UP, one arrested
A four-year-old tribal girl was allegedly raped at a village, police said on Thursday and added that the local station house officer has been suspended for dereliction of duty. Naresh Saroj (42) has been arrested in the case, they said.
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June 25, 2021 8:32 AM (IST) Posted by Priya Jaiswal
Body of 28-year-old man found in canal in UP
The body of a 28-year-old man bearing stab wounds was found in a canal here on Thursday morning, police said. The victim has been identified as Sabir, Superintendent of Police Ram Badan Singh said.
The body was spotted in the Datipur canal by local people. As per initial investigation, the victim was with his friends Saudagar and Irfan on Wednesday night, the police said, adding that an FIR has been lodged.
A probe is underway but no arrests have been made so far, they said.
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June 25, 2021 8:31 AM (IST) Posted by Priya Jaiswal
Punjab political crisis: Rahul Gandhi to meet party MLAs from Punjab today
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to meet party MLAs from Punjab today at his residence in Delhi
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June 25, 2021 8:29 AM (IST) Posted by Priya Jaiswal
Elephant Akila beats summer heat at newly constructed pool in Trichy's Jambukeswarar Akhilandeswari Temple | Watch