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News18 Evening Digest: Maharashtra BJP Workers Stage Protests for Reopening of Temples & Other Top Stories
Here are the top stories of the day: WHO Fears Another 236,000 Covid Deaths in Europe by December 1; FIR Against 17 Including Manish Sisodia, Sanjay Singh for Violating Covid Norms in Agra; and more.
Introduce New Reforms to Simplify Administrative, Financial Processes: UGC to Colleges
UGC has requested the HEIs to submit a detailed report of suggestions for streamlining processes and reduction of compliance burden in the colleges latest by August 31, 2021.
Prayagraj Hospitals Set Up Paediatric ICU Wards For Possible Third Covid-19 Wave
In Prayagraj, several government hospitals have been equipped with special paediatric ICU wards.
Heavily Armed Terrorist Killed as He Tries to Cross Over to Indian Side In J&K’s Poonch, Operation Still on
After a fierce firefight, one terrorist was neutralised and his body, along with an AK-47 rifle, was recovered, officials said.
Visva-Bharati Students Continue Sit-in Outside VC Home, Seek Support from People
A group of Visva Bharati university students continued their sit-in outside the official residence of Vice-Chancellor Bidyut Chakraborty for the third day on Sunday in protest against the expulsion of three students around a week ago.
India May Substantially Complete First Dose Job by October, Dozen States Could Do So by End of Sept
Low-coverage states like Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand and Tamil Nadu may take longer to complete the first jabs job and may stretch till October or beyond.
After 17 Months, Supreme Court May Resume Physical Hearing from September 1 for Lengthy Cases
The top court has been hearing cases through video-conferencing since March last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jharkhand: Two Of Family Killed, Four Injured In Lightning Strike
Two members of a family were killed and four others, including an infant, suffered injuries on Sunday when lightning struck them in a paddy field in Gumla district, police said. The incident took place in Jakjore village under Basia police station th...
Mumbai: 18 Inmates of Mankhurd Children's Home Found Covid Positive in 3 Days
Tests are being conducted on the inmates every month, officials said.
Delhi Police SI Suspended Over Video Showing Men Drinking Liquor in Lock-up
The video was allegedly shot at the Special Cell office at Lodhi Colony in the national capital.
Bharat Joon, Vishu Rathee, Tanu Win More Gold for India at 2021 Asian Junior Boxing Championships
Bharat Joon, Vishu Rathee and Tanu won gold medals at the Asian Junior Boxing Championships while Gaurav Saini and Muskan bagged silver.
‘Condemnable, Action Will Be Taken’: Haryana Deputy CM on Karnal SDM’s ‘Crack Farmers’ Heads’ Remark
Karnal SDM Ayush Sinha was purportedly seen in a video asking police to smash heads of the farmers during a protest in Haryana on Saturday.
From Allahabad High Court to India Post, List of Government Jobs to Apply for This Week
Check out the top government jobs that you can apply for this week.
Not All Schools in Delhi Prepared to Resume Bus Services Yet, Say School Principals
Travelling to schools once physical classes resume may be a challenge for students as not all schools are prepared to resume their bus services yet, according to school principals.
Touching Minor's Cheeks Without Sexual Intent is Not Sexual Assault, Says Bombay High Court: Report
The court granted bail regarding the case to a 46-year-old chicken seller who spent 13 months in jail.
Vaccines Could Affect How the Coronavirus Evolves - But That's No Reason to Skip Your Shot
Only a minority of human and animal vaccines have affected the evolution of a virus.