India
Active Covid-19 Cases in Country Lowest Since March 2020, Says Health Ministry
The daily positivity rate was recorded at 0.79 per cent. It has been less than two per cent for last 52 days.
Medical Colleges to have Anti-Ragging Squads on Campus as NMC Issues New Rules to Crackdown Menance
Students found indulging in ragging will result in expulsion, debarment from admission in any other institution for a period, or fine ranging from Rs 25,000 to Rs 1 lakh.
60 Lakh Covishield, Covaxin Doses Lying Unused With Private Hospitals to be Sent for Exports
Around 10% of the vaccine stock with private hospitals is set to expire by December. A health ministry official said manufacturers will most likely collect the unused stock and return the purchasing amount to hospitals.
Vice President Venkaiah Naidu to Lead Indian Delegation at ASEM Summit
The summit will also mark the 25th anniversary of the ASEM process.
Delhi Court Orders FIR Against Sambit Patra Over Doctored Video of Arvind Kejriwal
AAP MLA had moved the court seeking registration of FIR against Patra claiming that the video contained statements that were diametrically opposite to the stand taken by the Delhi CM.
No Ban, Govt Regulating Cryptocurrency to Check Role in 'Hawala', Terror Funding: Sources
Sources in the security establishment said cryptocurrency will not be recognised as legal tender as it is dangerous for currency and taxation system of the country.
Breakthrough Covid-19 Infections a Reality, Delta Variant Can Infect Fully Vaccinated: Study
The study was conducted in two Delhi hospitals and found that though vaccination prevented the severity of the viral attack, there were cases of breakthrough infections.
To Rein in Inflating Prices Driven by Incessant Rain, TN Govt To Sell Vegetables at Slashed Rates
As part of the first phase, TN will sell vegetables in Chennai, Coimbatore, Erode, Salem, Madurai, Tiruvannamalai, Tiruchi and a few other districts.
Selection of Candidates for Council Polls in Karnataka Spark Nepotism Debate
The biennial election to the Karnataka Legislative Council from 20 Local Authorities’ Constituencies for 25 seats will be held on December 10.
News18 Evening Digest: Waterlogging in Bengaluru IT Parks, Illegal Constructions Expose Ugly Nexus & Other Stories
Here are the top stories of the day: Railways to Launch About 190 'Bharat Gaurav' Trains Showcasing India's Heritage, Culture; Tamil Nadu Has Highest Number of Women Entrepreneurs: IIT Madras Study; and more.
NEET 2021: PwD Candidates Claim Being Denied Extra Hour During Medical Exam, SC Directs NTA to Find Solution
SC also directed NTA that in the future it must ensure that provisions are made for in NEET in view of the rights and entitlements under the PwD Act.
SC Asks IIT Bombay to Allot Seat to Dalit Boy Who Missed Fee Payment Deadline
There are seven other students, who despite being allocated the seats could not pay their fees and the court must consider this fact. The bench added that IITs should have a robust system in place to rule out any such situation
Indian Railways Cancels These Trains Amid Rains in South India; Check Full List
Parts of southern states continued to witness monsoon fury, with Andhra Pradesh bearing the brunt as many were killed in rain-related incidents
Man Forces Minor to Perform Oral Sex for Rs 20; Allahabad HC Says Crime 'Less Serious', Reduces Jail
The single bench headed by Justice Anil Kumar Ojha was examining as to whether putting penis into the mouth of the victim and discharging semen therein, will fall under the purview of Section 5/6 or Section 9/10 POCSO Act.
Exclusive | PM to Lay Foundation Stone on Nov 25, Ready in 2024: A Glimpse of Noida Airport in 20 Yrs
Details accessed by News18 show that the main airport access will have a public transportation centre, a Metro station and a high-speed rail station.
Japan, India Working On Oil-stock Release With U.S., Timing Unclear -sources
Japanese and Indian officials are working on ways to release national reserves of crude oil in tandem with the United States and other major economies, but the timing of such a release remains unclear, seven government sources with knowledge of the plans...