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Delhi University Defers Spot Admission for Entrance-based Undergraduate Courses Due to Covid-19
The university has also deferred till further notice the announcement of special cutoff for undergraduate courses for seats that are still vacant after admissions under five cutoff lists.
27-year-old Woman Throws Infant to Death from Building in Telangana
The incident occurred on November 13 when the woman allegedly threw her baby from the building in Sanath nagar here resulting in the death of the newborn, they said based on a complaint filed by the husband.
Nobody Can Take Away My Post as Worker, Says Sushil Modi Amid Speculation Over Bihar Dy CM's Role
Speculations were rife over the post with senior BJP leader Rajnath Singh, who was in the state to oversee the party's postelection activities, and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar keeping off from the issue when asked by the press.
Soumitra Chatterjee: A Cricket Enthusiast Who Never Missed A Test Match At Eden Gardens
Besides his love for acting, Soumitra Chatterjee was an avid cricket fan who never missed an international match at the Eden Gardens till the 1980s. Recollecting his long association with Chatterjee who died on Sunday, former Bengal captain and nat...
16-17 Ministers in Bihar Likely To Be Sworn in With Nitish Kumar on Monday
Nitish Kumar, who was invited by Governor Phagu Chauhan to form the government, said that the list of ministers will be decided by late Sunday evening or early Monday.
Few Takers for Solar Power Tender of Railways, Bid Deadline Extended
Three sources in leading solar power developers said the tender by the Railway Energy Management Co Ltd (REMCL), a joint venture company of Indian Railways (49 per cent) and RITES Ltd (51 per cent), has not enthused many, leading to multiple extension of...
Indian Drug Firms Including Zydus, Aurobindo Pharma Recall Various Products in US Market
As per the USFDA, Marksans Pharma is recalling close to six lakh bottles of diabetes drug Metformin Hydrochloride extended-release tablets in strengths of 500 mg and 750 mg in the US market.
47-Year-Old With Rare Guillain-Barre Syndrome Post-Covid-19 Treated at Delhi Hospital, Recovering
Guillain-Barre syndrome or GBS may be triggered by acute bacterial or viral infection in which the body loses its power to move. As GBS progresses, the muscles weaken which can evolve into paralysis if not detected early, they said.
On Diwali, a Father Awaits Mortal Remains of Son Martyred at the LoC
Jawan Hrishikesh Jondhale was among four Army personnel were killed during cross-LoC firing by Pakistani soldiers in Gurez and Uri sectors in Jammu and Kashmir.
BJP MP from Gujarat Narhari Amin Tests Positive for Coronavirus, Admitted at Ahmedabad Hospital
Earlier, Amin's colleagues in Rajya Sabha from Gujarat, namely Abhay Bhardwaj (BJP) and Shaktisinh Gohil (Congress) had tested positive for the coronavirus infection.
44,684 New Covid-19 Cases Take India's Virus Tally to 87,73,479
The fresh cases pushed the number of novel coronavirus cases to 87,73,479. The death toll climbed to 1,29,188 with the pandemic claiming 520 more lives in a span of 24 hours in the country, the data updated at 8 am showed.
Last Service of Delhi Metro to Be at 10 pm from Terminal Stations on Diwali
Metro train services will run as usual for rest of the day on Saturday from 6 am onwards on all lines, and from 4:45 am on the Airport Express Line, the DMRC said.
India to Get 100 Million Shots of AstraZeneca's Covid-19 Vaccine by December: Report
The world's largest vaccine maker has said it is preparing the shots for next month when an inoculation drive is likely to begin across India.
Pak Bans Online Payments For Indian Electronic Media Content: Report
Pakistan goverment has asked Pakistani banks to immediately ban online payments from this country for the subscription of electronic media content from India, according to a media report on Friday. The decision was taken by the Cabinet on November 9, Da...
Black Diwali for Traders as Several States Ban Sale and Use of Firecrackers
Business worth crores has been hampered after the National Green Tribunal banned the sale and use of firecrackers in Delhi-NCR till the end of November. Other states have also imposed restrictions and bans.
Bombay HC Junks Pleas Challenging BPCL Disinvestment, Says Decision Must've Been Taken After 'Elaborate Process of Consideration'
In November 2019, the Union Cabinet granted an in- principle approval for stake sale in BPCL. The government said at the time that it planned to sell its 53.29 per cent stake along with management control in the oil PSU.