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India Records 11,499 Fresh Covid-19 Cases, 255 Deaths
With this, the country recorded its daily COVID-19 cases under one lakh for the 20th consecutive day.
UP Polls Phase 5: BJP Banking on 'New Ayodhya', SP on Mandal Outplaying Kamandal
Though fervour around the Ram Mandir-associated Hindutva has been lowered with the BJP’s decision not to field Yogi Adityananth from Ayodhya, the party will hope that the ongoing construction of the Ram temple will be the glue needed for voters not just i...
In Delhi, Omicron Found in 80% Samples Taken from Deceased Patients Till February 22
Two per cent of the samples had Delta, and other variants accounted for six per cent of the samples.
'Must Wear Uniforms': South Delhi Civic Body Disallows Religious Attire in Schools
SDMC's Education Committee Chairperson Nitika Sharma said attending classes wearing religious attire will instil a sense of 'inequality' among students.
MP Woman Kills Husband With Lover’s Help, Chops Body, Buries It
The police reached the spot and started investigating the scene.
Customised, Unique System Main Principle of Country's Security: PM Modi
In the last few years, India has been focussing on ’atmanirbharta’ or self-reliance in its defence sector, PM Modi said.
Back to School: Teachers Stressed, Overworked as Schools Function in Both Online, Offline Modes
School reopening in hybrid has doubled the work of teachers. While most of the school administrations understand the pressures, they are not willing to discontinue the flexibility of offering a hybrid learning model.
We Will Take All Possible Steps to Bring Back Indians from Ukraine, Says FS Shringla
The foreign secretary said around 4,000 Indian nationals out of 20,000 have already left Ukraine in the past few days.
KVPY 2021 Aptitude Test to be Held on May 22
Candidates who clear the written test are called for a round of interviews and the final merit list for the fellowship is prepared considering the candidate's total score.
War in Ukraine: Should India Be Worried? Top Security Brass to Discuss the Situation
Although India has called for ‘immediate de-escalation’ amid Ukraine-Russia crisis, sources said the National Security Council will discuss the conflict in view of diplomatic, strategic and geopolitical factors today.
News18 Afternoon Digest: Putin May Listen to Modi's Powerful Voice, Says Ukraine, Top Indian Security Brass to Discuss Situation & Other Top Stories
Here are the top stories that we are covering this afternoon: War In Ukraine LIVE Updates: Ukraine Pleads with India to Use its 'Good Offices' with Russia to Stop Conflict 'That Can Engulf World in War'; War in Ukraine: Should India Be Worried? Top Securi...
War in Ukraine: India Considering Ways to Evacuate Students, Says Citizens' Safety Top Priority
With the air space closed, India is considering ways to evacuate Indian citizens.
Govt Expects TRAI's 5G Spectrum Recommendations by March-End: Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw
The telecom minister Ashwani Vaishnaw said that the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India's recommendation on the 5G spectrum is expected to come by mid-March or the end of that month.
Ukraine Approves Sanctions on Russians for Separatists Recognition
Ukraine's parliament approved sanctions on Wednesday against 351 Russians, including lawmakers who supported recognising the independence of two separatistcontrolled territories in eastern Ukraine and the deployment of Russian troops there.
Maharashtra Reports Big Jump in Covid-19 Deaths at 47; 1,080 Test Positive
Mumbai registered 135 cases and two fatalities, while Pune city reported 205 infections and one death.
Drive to Protect Mother Tongues Should Become People's Movement, Says Venkaiah Naidu
Children should be encouraged to learn the nuances of the language through games and activities, he opined while underlining the need to improve scientific and technical terminology in Indian languages.