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Jan 03, 2021 8:40 PM (IST) Posted by Madhu Rao

Bengaluru: Railway halt station established near Kempegowda International Airport

Bengaluru International Airport Ltd and South Western Railway have partnered to establish a Railway halt station near Kempegowda International Airport, for hassle-free, quick, environment-friendly travel to Airport and will benefit many travellers daily.
Jan 03, 2021 8:32 PM (IST) Posted by Madhu Rao

Mumbai reports 581 new COVID-19 cases

Mumbai reported 581 new COVID-19 cases, 697 recoveries/discharges and 3 deaths today. Total cases rise to 2,95,240 including 2,75,464 recoveries/discharges and 11,135 deaths. The active cases stand at 7,771.
Jan 03, 2021 8:31 PM (IST) Posted by Madhu Rao

Kerala: 5 killed after bus carrying marriage party crashed into house

At least 5 people were killed and several injured after a bus, in which a marriage party from Karnataka was travelling, crashed into a house after losing control near Panathoor area in Rajapuram, Kerala's Kasargod.
Jan 03, 2021 6:09 PM (IST) Posted by Madhu Rao
Kerala: 4,600 new COVID19 cases, 4,668 recoveries reported
4,600 new COVID19 cases and 4,668 recoveries reported in Kerala today.
- Total active cases: 65,278
- Total recovered cases: 7,07,244
Jan 03, 2021 6:08 PM (IST) Posted by Madhu Rao
Andhra Pradesh reports 232 new COVID-19 cases
Andhra Pradesh reported 232 new COVID-19 cases, 352 recoveries, and 4 deaths in the last 24 hours, taking the total number of cases to 8,83,082 as per the State Health Department.
- Recovered Cases: 8,72,897
- Active Cases: 3,070
- Total Deaths: 7,115
Jan 03, 2021 6:07 PM (IST) Posted by Madhu Rao

Jammu and Kashmir: Pakistan violates ceasefire along LoC

Pakistan violated ceasefire along the Line of Control in the Mendhar sector of Poonch district, Jammu and Kashmir at about 04:15 pm today.
Jan 03, 2021 5:19 PM (IST) Posted by Madhu Rao

Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot, Congress leader Sachin Pilot join protest against farm Laws

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and Congress leader Sachin Pilot today joined the protest organised by state Congress against farm Laws at Shaheed Smarak.
Jan 03, 2021 2:54 PM (IST) Posted by Priya Jaiswal

India as an early responder delivers relief supplies to cyclone-hit Fiji: External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar
Jan 03, 2021 2:54 PM (IST) Posted by Priya Jaiswal

Arms, ammunition seized in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch
Jan 03, 2021 2:39 PM (IST) Posted by Priya Jaiswal

Watershed moment in India’s famed battle against COVID-19: Health Minister

A watershed moment in India’s famed battle against COVID-19 under leadership of PM Modi. Our wait for the vaccine is over with Covishield from Serum Institue of India and Covaxin from Bharat Biotech approved for emergency use in India, said Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan
Jan 03, 2021 2:38 PM (IST) Posted by Priya Jaiswal

A policy of appeasement: Narottam Mishra on Akhilesh Yadav saying he won't get vaccinated

We can't even call him a misled youth. When he never listened to his uncle or father, why would he listen to the country? This is a policy of appeasement. It's not good to spread rumour about vaccine, says MP Minister Narottam Mishra on SP Chief Akhilesh Yadav saying he won't get vaccinated
Jan 03, 2021 2:36 PM (IST) Posted by Priya Jaiswal

A great day for our country: AIIMS Director on DCGI's nod for two Covid vaccines

It's a great day for our country and it's a very good way to start the new year. Both the vaccines are made in India. They are cost-effective & easy to administer. We should, in a very short period, start rolling out vaccine, Dr Randeep Guleria, Director, AIIMS Delhi told ANI.
Jan 03, 2021 2:35 PM (IST) Posted by Priya Jaiswal

PM Modi will dedicate Kochi-Mangaluru Natural Gas Pipeline to nation on Jan 5

PM Narendra Modi will dedicate the Kochi-Mangaluru Natural Gas Pipeline to the nation on 5th January at 11 am via video conferencing. The event marks an important milestone towards the creation of ‘One Nation One Gas Grid', said Prime Minister's Office
Jan 03, 2021 12:33 PM (IST) Posted by Priya Jaiswal

Parts of Himachal Pradesh covered under snow
Jan 03, 2021 12:14 PM (IST) Posted by Priya Jaiswal

Healthcare workers & frontline workers will be vaccinated in first phase: Satyendar Jain

In the first phase, healthcare workers & frontline workers will be vaccinated. There are three lakh healthcare workers & six lakh frontline workers in Delhi who will be administered with the COVID vaccine, said Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain
Jan 03, 2021 12:12 PM (IST) Posted by Priya Jaiswal

Happy new year,' Adar Poonawalla hails DCGI's approval to Covishield vaccine
Jan 03, 2021 12:10 PM (IST) Posted by Priya Jaiswal

Approval for vaccines accelerates India's journey to be COVID-free, says Modi

Hailing the approval given to two coronavirus vaccines as a "decisive turning point" in the spirited fight against the pandemic, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday that this will accelerate the process for India to become a COVID-free nation.
Jan 03, 2021 12:09 PM (IST) Posted by Priya Jaiswal

India approves Oxford's, Bharat Biotech's COVID-19 vaccines for emergency use

ndia's drugs regulator on Sunday approved Oxford COVID-19 vaccine Covishield, manufactured by the Serum Institute, and indigenously developed Covaxin of Bharat Biotech for restricted emergency use in the country, paving the way for a massive inoculation drive.

The approval by the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) was given on the basis of recommendations submitted by a COVID-19 subject expert committee (SEC) of the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO).
Jan 03, 2021 10:44 AM (IST) Posted by Priya Jaiswal

Uttarakhand likely to witness snow and rain for 3 days: IMD

Uttarakhand likely to witness snow and rain for three days starting today. Heavy snowfall likely in higher reaches on 5th January, says India Meteorological Department, Dehradun
Jan 03, 2021 10:44 AM (IST) Posted by Priya Jaiswal

Maharashtra: Thick blanket of fog engulfs Nashik leading to poor visibility
Jan 03, 2021 10:43 AM (IST) Posted by Priya Jaiswal

Chennai's ITC Grand Chola Hotel's 85 employees test COVID positive

85 employees of Chennai's ITC Grand Chola Hotel have tested positive for COVID-19 from 15th December 2020 to 1st January 2021: Greater Chennai Corporation
Jan 03, 2021 8:30 AM (IST) Posted by Priya Jaiswal

Drugs Controller General of India to brief media at 11 am today on COVID19 vaccine: ANI
Jan 03, 2021 8:15 AM (IST) Posted by Priya Jaiswal

Thunderstorm with light to moderate intensity rainfall parts of Delhi, Haryana: IMD

Thunderstorm with light to moderate intensity rainfall to occur over some parts of South-Delhi (Ayanagar, Deramandi, Tughalkabad ), and some districts of Haryana, said India Meteorological Department
Jan 03, 2021 8:14 AM (IST) Posted by Priya Jaiswal

Aligarh: Bajrang Dal supporters protest demolition of Hindu temples in Pakistan
Jan 03, 2021 8:11 AM (IST) Posted by Priya Jaiswal

Delhi: Rain lashes parts of the national capital | WATCH