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PM Modi Briefed About Omicron'; Asks Officials to Review Plans to Ease Int'l Travel Restrictions
The prime minister highlighted the need for monitoring all international arrivals, their testing as per guidelines, with a specific focus on countries identified as 'at risk'.
Farmers March to Parliament on November 29 Withdrawn, Unions to Meet Again on Dec 4
The SKM had earlier announced that 500 farmers will participate in peaceful tractor marches to the Parliament every day during the entire winter session, starting from November 29.
Indian Railways: IRCTC Launches Bengaluru, Mysore With Dakshin Darshan Yatra From Mumbai; Check Details
The ‘Banglore Mysore With Dakshin Darshan Yatra’ tour package will cover Mysore, Bangalore, Rameshwaram, Madurai, Kanyakumari, Trivandrum and Tirupati
WHO Designates New Covid Strain As Variant Of Concern, Names It 'Omicron'
The new COVID-19 variant B.1.1.529, first detected from South Africa this week, was on Friday designated as a Variant of Concern by the World Health Organisation, which named it Omicron. A variant of concern is the WHO's top category of worrying Covid va...
CDS Rawat, Top Commanders Brief Parliamentary Panel on Preparedness of Armed Forces
Commanders of all three armed forces made presentations on the operational preparedness of their respected forces.
JNU Admissions 2021: JNUEE UG Results Awaited, Students Demand Clarity
JNUEE results for undergraduate courses awaited, a month after answer key. Candidates demand expected date for the result declaration on social media.
India Faces Uphill Battle to Meet 2030 Climate Targets: Fitch
Noting that the strongest prospects for displacing fossil fuels are in the power sector, the targets are likely to be missed in absence of a step change in the sector.
Foreign Board Students No Longer Need Prior Approval to Join CBSE Schools
Students from foreign boards seeking admission to CBSE schools will no longer require prior approval, the board announced on Thursday.
Constitution Day: 5 Books to Improve Your Understanding of Indian Constitution
Constitution Day, earlier known as National Law Day, marks the formation of the largest constitution of the largest democracy in the world.
Opposition Demands President Rule in Karnataka Over Corruption Allegations
Siddaramaiah has further demanded a judicial probe on the complaint by the contractors association.
Noida Airport Connectivity Boost: 30-km Road to Delhi-Mumbai E-Way, Interchange to Eastern Peripheral E-Way
A personal rapid transit (PRT) service is also being planned from the proposed Film City to the Noida International Airport with a 14.6-km-long line and 28 stations.
Thousands of Farmers, Dancing, Singing, Head to Delhi to Celebrate Win Over Farm Laws
The farmers will celebrate the fact that after nearly a year of their struggle, the Centre was forced to repeal the three laws.
Maharashtra Schools to Reopen from December 1
Maharashtra-based schools will reopen amid strict covid-19 precautions. While parental consent will be mandatory. Students will also have to wear masks and follow social distancing.
'I Am the Flower and the Sword': Teen Terrorist’s Life Casts Light on Kashmiri Generation Alpha Jihad
In the weeks before his killing, Mehran Shalla had come to be relentlessly pursued by the Jammu and Kashmir Police, accused of staging a series of execution-style killings in Srinagar.
Australia to Deploy Police, Military to Solomon Islands as Protests Spread
Morrison said Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare had requested Australian assistance, which Canberra's national security committee quickly approved.
Man's Body Found After Fire Breaks Out in Garments' Factory in Delhi
There was no visible burn injury on the victim's body, so he could have died due to suffocation, police said, adding a post-mortem examination will ascertain the exact cause of death.