Monday 31 January 2022
BJP pits Union minister, an ex-SP neta, against Akhilesh
Springing a surprise, BJP has fielded former SP leader and party's Dalit MP from Agra, Satya Pal Singh Baghel, again-st former CM and SP chief Akhilesh Yadav in "family bastion" Karhal. Baghel, who is presently the minister of state for law and justice at the centre, filed his nomination papers soon after Akhilesh completed the formality in the constituency, which comes under Mainpuri. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/bjlGiUQPf
Taliban keeps ex-Afghan president Karzai, former chief executive Abdullah under virtual house arrest
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SP promotes fake socialism, says PM at virtual rally
PM Narendra Modi lashed out at the Samajwadi Party in his first virtual rally for poll-bound UP on Monday, addressing 21 constituencies in the western part of the state that vote in the initial phase on February 10, and said that the SP has been promoting “nakli samajwad (fake socialism)". Via Times of India https://ift.tt/bjlGiUQPf
Sunday 30 January 2022
NCDRC tightens the screws on builders for occupancy papers
In a relief to homebuyers who are forced to take possession and start living in their flats without occupancy certificate (OC) because of delay on the part of builders to get all clearances from the authority, the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission held that builders cannot demand maintenance charge from the buyers without OC. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/3Zo4nFeEk
Congress leaning towards making Channi CM face for the Punjab elections
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75% of adults in India are now fully vaccinated
Over 75% of adults in the country are now fully vaccinated against Covid-19 with two doses of the jabs, heralding a major achievement in the mass immunisation drive that played a crucial role in keeping disease severity, hospitalisation and deaths low during the present surge powered by Omicron variant of SARS-CoV2. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/3Zo4nFeEk
3 shots okayed last year still not part of vaccination drive
Three vaccines against Covid-19 — Covovax, Corbevax and ZyCov-D — which received the Drug Controller General of India’s nod last year for emergency use in the country are yet to be used in the immunisation drive, raising questions on the delay in their utilisation. While Zydus Cadila’s ZyCoV-D was granted emergency use authorisation on August 20 last year, the authorisation was given to Serum Institute’s Covovax on December 28 and to Biologocal E’s Corbevax on December 29. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/3Zo4nFeEk
Bigg Boss 15 winner: Tejasswi Prakash lifts the trophy
Tejasswi Prakash is the winner of Bigg Boss 15. After completing grueling tasks, several fights, emotional ups and downs and spending 120 days in the house, the ultimate title holder of the season is Tejasswi. She defeated co-contestant Pratik Sehajpal. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/3Zo4nFeEk
Saturday 29 January 2022
Impact of pandemic? Women jobseekers fell by 34% in 2021
Not only have more women lost jobs compared to men during the pandemic, but also fewer women are returning to work. The number of women actively looking for work each month reduced by three million between 2019 and 2021, says the latest bulletin from Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE) and Centre for Economic Data and Analysis (CEDA). Via Times of India https://bit.ly/3AJAiXn
Best time to set new goals for India-Israel ties, says PM Modi
With the world witnessing significant changes, India’s ties with Israel have become even more significant, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday. Speaking on the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between the two countries, Modi said it was the best possible time now to set new goals in the relationship. Via Times of India https://bit.ly/3AJAiXn
Budget may unveil more semi-high-speed trains
Besides significant increase in budgetary allocation, the government is also likely to announce the introduction of more semi-high-speed trains that can run at 180-200 kmph on Golden Quadrilateral (GQ) routes in the Union Budget that will be presented on Tuesday. Via Times of India https://bit.ly/3AJAiXn
ICC U19 WC: India beat Bangladesh to enter semis
Left-arm seamer Ravi Kumar bowled a sensational opening spell as India's 'class of 2022' exacted a sweet revenge, ousting defending champions Bangladesh by 5 wickets to enter the semi-final of ICC U-19 World Cup. India will meet Australia in the semis on Feb 2, having won an unprecedented 7 out of 9 U-19 World Cup QFs. Chasing a lowly 112 for victory, India crossed the finish line with 115 balls to spare. Via Times of India https://bit.ly/3AJAiXn
Vote against Palestinian NGO my decision alone: Akbaruddin
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Friday 28 January 2022
Air India takes off on long haul to revival
Air India flights started operating under the Tata banner from Friday after nearly seven decades. Getting the most suitable buyer means the debt-laden airline has avoided a shutdown like Kingfisher or Jet Airways. But what does it mean for passengers? Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Covid-19: Boosters will be untimely now, says expert
Epidemiologist Dr JP Mulayil, member of the National Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation in India (NTAGI), on Tuesday said booster dose against Covid-19 in the current time would be untimely, two days after another NTAGI member told TOI that benefits of a third shot might not merit expansion of the coverage to all age groups. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
India reports over 600 Covid deaths, 103 in Maharashtra
Maharashtra recorded more than 100 deaths from Covid-19 on Friday while the toll in Kerala was over 90 as daily fatalities from the virus in India crossed 600 for the first time during the current wave of the pandemic. Meanwhile, fresh cases of the coronavirus continued to fall, indicating that the third wave may have peaked in the country, although testing remained lower than the previous week’s numbers. India reported 2,35,396 new cases on Friday, the lowest in 11 days, with data from one state awaited. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
V Anantha Nageswaran to be govt’s next chief economic adviser
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SC revokes 1-year suspension of 12 Maha BJP MLAs
Holding that suspension of a member from any assembly beyond one session is grossly violative of “basic democratic values” and worse than expulsion, the Supreme Court Friday held the July 2021 resolution passed by the Maharashtra assembly to suspend 12 BJP MLAs for allegedly misbehaving with the presiding officer of the House as “unconstitutional, grossly illegal and irrational” as the period of suspension extended beyond the remainder of the session concerned. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
US warns of war if Russia invades Ukraine
The United States on Friday virtually threatened to impose war on Russia if it invaded Ukraine, which Washington considers imminent and Kyiv insists is not. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Thursday 27 January 2022
Covaxin, Covishield get regular market nod, with some riders
Drug regulator DCGI on Thursday granted regular marketing authorisation to the two commonly used Covid vaccines — Covishield and Covaxin — for use in adults with certain conditions. However, the vaccines will be available only under “programmatic setting” and all vaccinations have to be recorded on CoWIN. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
‘Election virus’ causes targeting of rivals, says SC
In the midst of a disruptive pandemic caused by the coronavirus, the Supreme Court on Thursday detected another one, the ‘election virus’, and diagnosed that during poll-eve, this virus often afflicts the ruling parties of states, which resort to vengeful actions against political opponents. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Love this phase of being married, says Ankita Lokhande
The actress in an exclusive chat with ETimes TV shared that she's enjoying this new phase in her life and reveals that her husband often keeps telling her that she got married to be like the nayi naveli dulhan. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Wednesday 26 January 2022
In a first on R-Day, fleet of 75 aircraft dominates skies
The flypast of the Indian Air Force on Wednesday was the grandest ever in the history of the Republic Day parade as the largest-ever fleet of 75 aircraft, including newly-acquired Rafale fighters, participated in the air show of the country’s aerial assets over Rajpath. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
For 1st time, tricolour flies atop Lal Chowk before R-Day crowd
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'Girls worst hit in access to education in pandemic'
As the surging third wave puts the focus back on the pandemic’s impact on children’s education, the findings of a parliamentary committee highlights how the Covid crisis has disproportionately affected girls, especially their education. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Shah woos west UP Jat leaders ahead of polls
Anxious to assuage the sullenness of sections of the Jat community in Western UP, Union home minister Amit Shah on Wednesday wooed a group of community influencers by stressing similarity of “nationalist” outlook, recalling communal riots of 2013 and promising resolution of their grievances and consideration of demands. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Tuesday 25 January 2022
6 from Gujarat on way to US abducted in Turkey
As Gujarat contends with the news of four from the state freezing to death near the US border, it has emerged that two families from a Gandhinagar village have gone missing en route to the US via Turkey.These two families comprise six members, according to Gandhinagar Police. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Can promises of freebies on poll eve be curbed, asks SC
The Supreme Court on Tuesday said political parties competing with each other to announce freebies and doles during electioneering has the potential to upset states’ finances and vitiate free and fair polls and asked the Centre and the Election Commission to respond to a PIL seeking measures to curb this infectious poll-eve tendency. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
SAT to be shorter, cover more topics and allow calculator
The redesigned SAT will be shorter, cover a more diverse range of topics and calculators will now be allowed for the entire math section. The College Board on Tuesday also announced that its SAT Suite of Assessments will be offered digitally. International students will now be allowed seven opportunities instead of five. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Kerala all set to clip Lokayukta’s powers
The Pinarayi Vijayan government in Kerala is set to amend the state Lokayukta Act through an ordinance amid stirrings of protest by the opposition over what legal experts see as an attempt to prevent any verdict of the anti-corruption agency being binding on the administration. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
'India showed unmatched resolve in Covid war'
President Ram Nath Kovind on Tuesday said that India is better poised now to meet challenges of the future and hailed the country’s vaccination drive against Covid-19. Addressing the nation on the eve of the 73rd Republic Day, he said India showed an “unmatched resolve” when faced by the pandemic. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Monday 24 January 2022
86% students think that access to digital content brought a change
86% of Indian students think that access to digital content has changed the way they learn and 56% think that the way they study will not go back to how it was pre-pandemic. According to a survey, globally 44% of Gen Y and Gen Z respondents expect changes brought in by Covid-19 to become permanent. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Female voters up 5.1%, male 3.6% since 2019 LS polls: CEC
The number of female electors in the country has witnessed a sharper rise of 5.1% over the past three years, from 43.8 crore in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections to 46.1 crore now, as compared to the 3.6% increase in male voters from 47.3 crore to 49 crore during the same period. CEC Sushil Chandra, in a televised address on the eve of National Voters Day celebrated each year on January 25, said the strength of the total electorate in the country, as of today, stood at 95.1 crore. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Can’t keep someone in jail indefinitely over national security fears: Supreme Court
Giving emphasis to "bail, not jail" judicial philosophy, the Supreme Court on Monday said no person can be indefinitely kept in jail with an open-ended investigation by probe agencies on a conjectural apprehension that activities of an accused could involve a larger conspiracy which may prove detrimental to national security. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
'India’s vax strides impressive, but reaching next billion can be a challenge'
India has made extraordinary progress on Covid-19 vaccination in a short period of time but vaccinating the next billion will require reaching a poorer segment of the population, for whom the main barriers to vaccine access may include knowledge, awareness, proximity and convenience, the World Bank has said. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
No more rain, but colder days ahead, predicts IMD
The northwest and central India may not face any more wet days this week after Tuesday but the region, including Delhi-NCR, will continue to face chilly weather as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday predicted “gradual fall in minimum temperatures by 3-5 degree Celsius” over most parts of these areas during the next five days. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Braveheart, dancers, Covid warriors among 29 to bag Bal Puraskar
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PM Modi toasts young innovators, Indian CEOs of global majors
Hailing the important role of youth in nation building, PM Modi on Monday underlined the growing prowess of India in innovation and the start-up sphere as he conveyed the nation’s pride in the fact that some major global companies are being led by young Indian CEOs. “Today we feel proud when we see the youth of India excelling in the world of start-ups. We feel proud when we see that the youth of India are innovating, taking the country forward,” the PM said. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Sunday 23 January 2022
Assembly elections: BJP using 2017 script to pin down SP
Is BJP rewinding its 2017 election script to pin down SP in the same political frame? The question assumed pertinence with BJP amplifying the Kairana exodus issue, stoking the narrative of another rift in the Yadav first family and cornering SP on criminalisation of politics. A senior BJP leader affirmed the ‘Kairana exodus’ issue continues to touch a raw nerve among people. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Power plants staring at fresh coal shortage due to ‘bias’
Coal shortage at power plants may appear to be over for the time being but the spectre of another crisis is lurking beneath the surface, especially for generation stations located far from mines. But unlike September last year, this time such plants — termed as ‘foreign’ by Indian Railways — are suffering due to discrimination in allotment of rakes and a free-for-all among railway zones in the race to post higher despatch figures. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
R-Day march: Army to display evolution of uniform & rifles
Marching contingents of Army soldiers will showcase how their uniforms and rifles have evolved since 1950s, on Republic Day. Mechanised columns will include “a mix of the vintage and modern” weapon systems and platforms, Delhi area chief of staff Major General Alok Kacker said. In the first of 6 Army contingents, Rajput Regiment soldiers will be seen wearing uniform of 1950s and carrying Lee-Enfield .303 rifles. Assam Regiment troops will be donning uniform from 1960s and .303 rifles. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
CAs’ clean chit can’t stall co's folding: Supreme Court
In Antrix-Devas judgment, SC ruled that proceeding for winding up of a company on ground of perpetrations of fraud can't be stalled by shareholders citing reports from CAs, auditors giving clean chit or non-discovery of fraud. SC junked arguments of Devas and shareholders that since the auditors’ reports of 2012, 2016, 2017 and 2020 certified “no fraud on or by the company has been noticed or reported during the course of the audit”, the Antrix-Devas deal was terminated not on fraud grounds. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Undoing efforts of past to obliterate many heroes: PM Modi
PM Narendra Modi on Sunday unveiled a hologram of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose at India Gate. Emphasising that the hologram of Netaji will soon be replaced by a one cast in stone, the PM said that installation of the “giant statue” close to the National War Museum at India Gate and near Parliament marks a “homage to the hero of freedom by the grateful nation and will keep reminding our instititutions and coming generations the lesson of national duty”. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
We've gone wrong, no shying away from that: Rahul
India failed to avoid a series whitewash despite Deepak Chahar's scintillating 34-ball 54, losing the third ODI by four runs here to end a disastrous tour of the 'Rainbow Nation'. India had earlier lost the three-match Test series 1-2 against South Africa. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Saturday 22 January 2022
Going door-to-door in Kairana, Shah meets families that had ‘left’
Home minister Amit Shah met several families who were "affected" by the alleged exodus from Kairana some years ago during a door-to-door poll campaign on Saturday. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
6 die in Mumbai highrise fire; grandkids carry 86-year-old out
Barely two months after a fire on the 19th floor of a highrise killed one person in Lower Parel, six persons were killed and 24 injured in a blaze that broke out also on the 19th floor of a tower in Tardeo on Saturday morning. The fire started around 6.45am at the 20-storeyed Sachinam Heights, situated opposite Bhatia Hospital in Tardeo, fire brigade officials said. Many of the building’s residents were still asleep when the blaze began. A short circuit was the likely cause of the fire. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Mahatma’s favourite hymn ‘Abide With Me’ dropped from Beating Retreat
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Centre to restore J&K statehood when situation is normal: Shah
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Covid-19: Third wave has likely peaked in 4 of the 8 biggest cities in India
The third wave of the Covid-19 pandemic appears to have peaked in the four largest cities of the country, with the seven-day average of cases showing a clear decline in Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata and Chennai. However, the seven-day average, calculated till Friday, was still rising in the next four biggest cities of Bengaluru, Pune, Ahmedabad and Hyderabad. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
India ready to ship wheat to Afghanistan via Pakistan in Feb
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Friday 21 January 2022
5 new tiger reserves likely in India this year
Five more sites are expected to be formally declared tiger reserves by 2022-end, taking the total number to 56. The Centre has given approval of granting the status to three new sites and agreed in-principle to give its nod to two more. The three sites which got approval are MM Hills in Karnataka, Guru Ghasidas National Park in Chhattisgarh and Ramgarh Vishdhari in Rajasthan. The two which got in-principle nod are Dibang Wildlife Sanctuary in Arunachal and Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary in Bihar. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Punjab: Another consignment of explosives recovered from Gurdaspur
An official release issued on Friday informed that the recovery was made on the disclosure of Malkeet Singh, a resident of village Gazikot in Gurdaspur, who was arrested by the Gurdaspur police on Thursday. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
‘Amar Jawan Jyoti merged for true shradhanjali to martyrs’
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Netaji statue to be installed at India Gate, likely in August
A statue of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose will be installed at India Gate in what marks a fitting recognition of the legendary freedom fighter who had captivated the country with his determination to liberate it from British occupation. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday announced that he will unveil a hologram statue of Bose, Netaji to legions of his admirers, at the same place on his birthday on January 23 evening. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
They batted better than us in middle overs: Rishabh Pant
Flamboyant Rishabh Pant believes that the difference between the two teams in the just lost ODI series was far better middle-overs batting by the South African side. Having lost the first game by 31 runs, Indians were once again soundly thrashed by seven wickets after having put up a reasonably good 287 runs on the board. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Where we need to get better is right in front of us, says KL Rahul
A fragile middle-order and lack of wickets in the middle overs are obvious areas of improvement needed for the Indian team, skipper KL Rahul admitted after an embarrassing ODI series defeat against South Africa on Friday. For the second game in a row, Indian bowlers looked pedestrian especially in the middle overs. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Thursday 20 January 2022
Acknowledge ‘Hinduphobia’, India urges UN
Warning the world about the dangers of religious phobias, India has again raised the issue of ‘Hinduphobia’, and also anti-Sikh and anti-Buddhist phobias, calling upon the United Nations to address this threat to ensure “greater balance” into discussions on such topics. India’s permanent representative to UN, T S Tirumurti said on Thursday that while the UN had highlighted other forms of religious phobias, it had not yet fully acknowledged anti-Hindu, anti-Sikh and anti-Semitism threats. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Army vice-chief warns Pakistan over terror use
Countries with ‘regressive thinking’ like Pakistan, which use terrorism as a political tool, need to understand that terrorism is an equally big threat for them, said Army vice-chief Lt General C P Mohanty on Thursday. “While terrorism in all its dimensions must be condemned equally, there is nothing as despicable as state-sponsored terror, he said. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Scores don’t reflect merit, says SC, upholds OBC quota
Settling the perennial merit vs quota debate while upholding reservation for OBC in all-India quota medical seats, the Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that scores in entrance tests do not reflect the social, economic and cultural advantage that accrues to certain classes and contributes to their success in such examinations. “Merit can’t be reduced to narrow definitions of performance in an open competitive exam which only provides formal equality of opportunity,” SC said. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Vaccination has kept severe illness, deaths low in third wave: ICMR
The proportion of Covid deaths in active cases during the current surge is significantly lower, helped by large-scale vaccination coverage, than the previous second wave, the Centre said underlining the role of vaccines in protecting against severe illness and deaths due to Covid-19. "Vaccine online tracker shows the benefit of its ability to reduce deaths considerably among vaccinated compared to unvaccinated,” ICMR director general Balram Bhargava said. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Amar Jawan Jyoti to be merged with National War Memorial flame
The Amar Jawan Jyoti or the “eternal flame” at the iconic India Gate will be extinguished after 50 years on Friday and merged with the flame at the adjoining National War Memorial (NWM) in the run-up to the Republic Day this year. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Wednesday 19 January 2022
BHU offers Hindu Dharma course
Banaras Hindu University (BHU) has become the first university in the country to introduce “Hindu dharma” in its regular curriculum. The university has started a postgraduate course in Hindu studies, university authorities said on Tuesday, claiming that this is the first such course offered by any university in the country. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Rahul blames lack of wickets, middle-order collapse for loss
India skipper KL Rahul blamed lack of wickets in the middle overs and below-par show by the middle order batters for the team's 31-run defeat against South Africa in the ODI series-opener here on Wednesday. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Tuesday 18 January 2022
Don’t hasten in giving death, SC tells courts, gives man 30-yr jail
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Didi opposes move to tweak deputation rules of IAS officers
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee has written to PM Narendra Modi opposing the proposed amendments to Rule 6 of IAS (Cadre) Rules, 1954, which would allow the Centre to post any IAS officer working in the state for central deputation. The proposed amendment asks the states to nominate a pre-decided number of IAS officers for central deputation reserve and allows the Centre to post these officers. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
250% rise in Bengaluru cases in a week; set to peak by Jan 25
Covid's third wave is likely to peak by January 25 in Bengaluru, with daily fresh infections touching 35,000 cases, Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) officials told Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai during a review meeting on the pandemic on Monday. The city reported 25,595 new cases on Tuesday, taking active cases across the state to nearly 1.8 lakh. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
'Mulayam Singh's daughter-in-law Aparna Yadav to join BJP'
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Amazon sale: 10 powerful laptops that offer value-for-money
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Monday 17 January 2022
2 Indians killed in suspected drone attack in Abu Dhabi
Two Indians and a Pakistani were killed on Monday in the United Arab Emirates in a suspected drone attack by Iran-backed Houthis. The victims were caught in a fire after “small flying objects” triggered an explosion in three petroleum tankers near the Abu Dhabi airport. Yemen’s Houthi rebels have claimed that they have targeted the UAE, without giving details. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Vaccine certificate not must for any purpose, Centre tells SC
When it has become almost a norm for travellers to carry either negative RT-PCR test reports or Covid vaccination certificates, the Union government has informed the Supreme Court that it has “not issued any Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) which makes carrying of vaccination certificates mandatory for any purpose”. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Punjab polls put off to February 20 due to Ravidas Jayanti
The Election Commission on Monday shifted the Punjab assembly poll date to February 20 from February 14, in view of requests received from several political parties and the state government to defer polling by a few days in view of Guru Ravidas Jayanti on February 16. The counting date is unchanged on March 10. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
In UP’s Sonbhadra, 11 villages prepare to vote one last time
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ICMR norms junk oral antivirals, antibiotics
Oral antivirals, antibiotics, monoclonal antibodies and vitamins have no place in India’s latest Covid management guidelines, which were put up on the Union health ministry website on Monday. Antiviral remdesivir, which is given via an IV drip, is recommended for moderate to severely ill patients on oxygen support. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
‘Price crash deals’ on TVs, TWS earbuds, power banks and more
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Dhanush and his wife Aishwaryaa Rajinikanth part ways
Actor Dhanush K Raja and his wife Aishwaryaa Rajinikanth have parted ways as a couple. The 'Maari' actor announced the same on Twitter. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Sunday 16 January 2022
'BJP to repeat 2017 feat in UP, despite defections, farm stir'
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Caught in Rawat-rival tug of war - Congress 20 Uttarakhand seats
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Saturday 15 January 2022
Friday 14 January 2022
OBC, EWS quotas cut PG med seats for gen category by 42%
Competition for post-graduate medical seats just got intense. The implementation of the 27% other backward classes (OBC) and 10% economically weaker section (EWS) quota in the all-India seats has had a huge impact on post-graduate seats for the 2022 academic year. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Thursday 13 January 2022
No breakthrough in 13-hour China talks, but next meet soon
There was no breakthrough in the marathon top-level military talks between India and China on Wednesday, with Beijing again showing reluctance to complete troop disengagement at a friction point in eastern Ladakh while also refusing to discuss steps to defuse the bigger problems at Depsang and Demchok. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
In a first, potential climate change hotspots mapped
The India State of Forest Report (ISFR) has for the first time mapped climate change hotspots in the country in three future time period scenarios of 2030, 2050 and 2085. It observed that Ladakh, Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand are projected to witness the highest temperature increase whereas Andaman & Nicobar Islands, West Bengal, Goa, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh may face least temperature rise over these short, medium and long time periods. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Domestic airtraffic drops 37% since January 1
India’s domestic passenger traffic has dropped 37% since January 1, with less than two lakh people flying daily, which takes the traffic back to the volumes handled in July last year. An estimated 30% drop in air passengers is expected in the final quarter of this fiscal, according to aviation observers. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
MI5 names Chinese ‘agent’ linked to Labour MP awarded Padma Shri by India
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India’s green cover rises, touches nearly 1/4th of geographical area
India’s green cover has touched nearly one-fourth of its geographical area with "forests" and "trees outside recorded forest areas" put together recording an increase of 2,261 sq km (0.3%) in 2021 compared to the previous assessment in 2019, shows the latest India State of Forest Report (ISFR 2021) released on Thursday. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
7 killed, 50 hurt as 12 Exp bogies derail in Bengal
The railways reported the first incident of passenger deaths in an accident on Thursday after a gap of nearly 34 months. At least seven passengers on board were left dead and over 50 injured, several of them critically, as 12 bogies of the Guwahati-bound Bikaner Express derailed in West Bengal’s Jalpaiguri district. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Wednesday 12 January 2022
Indians objecting to sensitive ads: ASCI
Are Indian men becoming more sensitive? Is religious intolerance on the rise? These are some questions a recent report on consumer complaints received against advertisements over the last three years raised on Wednesday. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
India-UK to launch talks on FTA today
India and the UK are set to officially launch negotiations on an ambitious free trade agreement at an event in New Delhi on Thursday, with Britain represented by its visiting international trade secretary Anne-Marie Trevelyan. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Study: Covaxin third shot 90% effective
A booster shot of indigenously developed vaccine Covaxin after two doses is able to generate robust antibody responses and neutralise the Omicron and Delta variants of Sars-CoV-2, a study conducted at Atlanta-based Emory University has found. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Dharam Sansad: SC seeks reply from Centre, states
The Supreme Court on Wednesday sought responses from the Centre, the Delhi Police Commissioner and the Uttarakhand Director General of Police on a PIL demanding stringent action against those who delivered hate speech, allegedly calling for armed action against the minority community at congregations in Haridwar and Delhi last month. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
WH encouraged by rejection of FB request to dismiss antitrust lawsuit
The White House said on Wednesday it was encouraged by a US judge's decision not to dismiss the Federal Trade Commission's antitrust lawsuit against Facebook. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Post-21 knot to help women professionally: PM
PM Narendra Modi on Wednesday said the purpose of raising the age of marriage of women from 18-21 years was based on the principle of equality and to bring more women into the country’s workforce allowing them an opportunity to pursue their professional goals. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
BJP sees UP desertions as design to dent party’s ‘social coalition’
On a day when another UP minister resigned alleging neglect of backwards and Dalits, the BJP leadership acknowledged the seriousness of the effort to dent its sprawling social coalition, but was not ready to hit the panic button yet. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Pak security policy seeks 100 yrs of peace with India, but with caveat
Pakistan’s new national security policy seeks peace with India, apparently no hostility for the next 100 years, and also doesn’t rule out normalisation of trade and economic ties without waiting for a final resolution of the Kashmir issue “provided there is progress in the talks” between the two countries. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Day 2: Another ‘backward caste’ minister quits Yogi cabinet
In a second pre-poll jolt to BJP in as many days, UP cabinet minister Dara Singh Chauhan on Wednesday followed his former ministerial colleague Swami Prasad Maurya out of the Yogi Adityanath government after accusing it of “tampering” with the reservation rights of Dalits and backwards. Both Chauhan and Maurya had defected to BJP from Mayawati’s BSP in 2015. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
China steps up building construction in Bhutan
China has accelerated settlement-building along its border with Bhutan with more than 200 structures, including two-storey buildings, under construction in six locations, according to satellite image analysis. The images and analysis by the US data analytics firm HawkEye 360, which uses satellites to gather intelligence on ground-level activities, and vetted by two other experts, provide a detailed look into China’s recent construction along its frontier with Bhutan. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Tuesday 11 January 2022
Djokovic travelled across Europe before Australia trip
Novak Djokovic was in Serbia in the two weeks before flying to the Australian Open from Spain, according to three Belgrade residents, whose accounts to Reuters backed social media posts that contradict information contained in his immigration declaration on arrival in Melbourne. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Siddharth apologises to Saina Nehwal for 'sexist' tweet
After receiving a backlash on social media for his alleged sexist Tweet, actor Siddharth apologised to badminton champion Saina Nehwal in an open letter. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
3rd Test: Kohli wages a lone battle as SA claim Day 1 honours
On a day when the sun was out for most of the time and wind blew from across the Atlantic, watching cricket might have been blissful. Walking out there to face the new ball and not getting distracted by the uneven bounce or by the captivating sight of the Table Mountains, however, was going to be another challenge altogether. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
To end pandemic, let milder strains spread, say PIO experts, draw flak
Two health experts of Indian-origin are arguing that allowing a rapid spread of Omicron, which some experts see as inevit able, may be a better and safer bet to end the pandemic, even as other mainstream professionals are warning that such a strategy would be playing with fire. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Misguided consent for sex can’t be called a free one: HC
Consent for sexual intercourse provided under the misconception of fact cannot be considered a free one, the Nagpur bench of Bombay high court (HC) ruled while rejecting a man’s complaint for quashing an FIR for rape against him. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
100% WFH for private offices in Delhi; 23 die, positivity over 25%
On a day when Delhi recorded 23 deaths due to Covid-19, the highest daily toll in nearly seven months, and 21,259 cases, the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) issued an order directing all private offices, except those in exempted categories, to shut down. The positivity rate was 25.65% on Tuesday, up from 25% a day earlier. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Will kill self if punished, says 11-time-vaccinated man
Octogenarian Brahmdeo Mandal, who took multiple Covid shots, is now hiding in fear of arrest in connection with an FIR lodged against him on charges of misleading the health department. He has threatened to kill himself by suicide if he is prosecuted. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Ahead of elections, SP Maurya quits UP cabinet, may join SP
Hours after Maurya quit, claiming that about a dozen more BJP MLAs would also quit, the party’s MLA from Tindwari in Banda, Brijesh Kumar Prajapati, three-time MLA Roshanlal Verma who represents Tilhar constituency in Shahjahanpur and has won the elections thrice – in 2007, 2012 and 2017 – and Bilhaur legislator Bhagwati Sagar also resigned from the primary membership of the party. All of them are expected to join the SP soon. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
'Supports whatever rule change is needed to pass voting rights'
President Joe Biden said on Tuesday the United States must find ways to pass voting rights bills even if it means getting rid of filibuster rules that currently require 60 senators to support most legislation. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Govt to become largest shareholder in Voda, TTL
In a rare development, the Centre is set to receive ownership in two private telecom companies – the debt-laden Vodafone Idea and Tata group’s Tata Teleservices (TTL) – in lieu of the interest dues from them, as part of the revival package for ailing players announced last September. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Builder liable to pay damages for occupation cert delay: SC
In a relief to homebuyers who are forced to take possession of their flats and start living due to delay on part of the builder to get all clearances from the authorities, the Supreme Court on Tuesday held that it would amount to deficiency in services on the part of real estate company if it failed to get occupation certificate and homebuyers could seek compensation. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
PBS has no faith in force he led: SC
It is a “very disturbing” scenario in Maharashtra where former police commissioner Param Bir Singh doesn’t have faith in his own force and the state government has no faith in CBI, the Supreme Court said on Tuesday. A bench of Justices S K Kaul and M M Sundresh made this observation after the counsel for the former police chief submitted that the state police was trying to corner him in departmental cases. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Set up safe deposition units for vulnerable witnesses: SC
In what could lessen the trauma and discomfiture of sexual assault survivors in narrating their ordeal in crowded conventional courts, the Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered all high courts to set up within four months at least one safe, separate and exclusive facility in each district court complex to help such vulnerable witnesses record their statements uninhibitedly. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
North Korea says it tested hypersonic missile: State media
North Korean state media said on Wednesday that the country has conducted a successful test of a hypersonic missile, state media reported, with leader Kim Jong Un attending the launch for the first time in more than a year. On Tuesday authorities in South Korea and Japan detected the suspected launch, which drew condemnation by authorities in Washington and Tokyo and prompted an expression of concern from the UN secretary-general. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Monday 10 January 2022
'US closely monitoring India-China border dispute': White House
President Joe Biden's administration is closely monitoring the India-China border dispute, informed White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki on Monday (local time), adding that the US is "concerned" by China's attempt to intimidate its neighbours. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
‘Infra doubled since second wave, ready for next peak’
India will likely cross the peak that it witnessed during the second wave of Covid-19 but is fully prepared with two-times more infrastructure and services to tackle the upsurge, government sources said even as daily cases increased more than 28 times in last 14 days. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
ICMR waives testing for travel & surgeries
Amid a steep rise in Covid-19 cases across the country, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) on Monday issued a new advisory waiving off testing requirements for many categories including contacts of confirmed Covid-19 cases unless identified as “high-risk” based on age or comorbidities. Besides, it also exempted asymptomatic patients undergoing surgical or non surgical invasive procedures including pregnant women hospitalised for delivery, unless warranted or symptoms develop. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Supreme Court to take up plea against hate speech
The Supreme Court on Monday assured Congress leader and senior advocate Kapil Sibal that it would take up a public interest litigation petition demanding action against those who indulged in hate speech and gave calls for armed action against the minority community at congregations in Haridwar and Delhi last month. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Sunday 9 January 2022
19 dead, including 9 children, in New York City apartment fire
Nineteen people, including 9 children, have been killed in an apartment fire in New York City, in what the city's fire commissioner called one of the worst blazes in recent memory. Stefan Ringel, a senior adviser to Mayor Eric Adams, confirmed the death toll Sunday to The Associated Press, while a city official who was not authorized to speak publicly confirmed the number of children dead. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Bank frauds of over Rs 3cr will need panel nod for CBI probe
The Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) has amended rules to mandate that all bank fraud cases of over Rs 3 crore will be referred to an expert panel to decide if an investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is warranted in what is seen as a fresh attempt to comfort bankers. Earlier, only fraud cases of over Rs 50 crore in public sector banks were referred to this panel. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
US comedian Bob Saget found dead: Police
Bob Saget, the US comedian who delighted millions as the star of television's "Full House" in the 1980s and 1990s, has been found dead in a Florida hotel room, the local sheriff said Sunday. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Omicron sibling BA.1 rapidly replacing Delta, says Insacog
Scientists at the Department of Biotechnology’s Insacog (Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium) working on genome sequencing of Covid-positive clinical samples have said that along with the original Omicron (B.1.1.529) variant, its sibling (sub-lineage) BA.1 is dominantly co-circulating and rapidly replacing the Delta variant in Maharashtra and some other states. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
HC: Disastrous not to grant divorce in a broken marriage
It would be disastrous if divorce is not granted to a couple whose marriage has broken once and for all, the Punjab and Haryana HC has said while overturning a Gurgaon family court’s order in 2015 that rejected a husband’s plea for divorce from his long estranged wife. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Djokovic legal battle opens, glitch delays online access
Tennis superstar Novak Djokovic's legal battle to stay in Australia and chase a record 21st Grand Slam opened Monday, but public online access was delayed by a technical glitch, a court spokesman said. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Smart classes focus of 5-year edu plan
Integrated science labs, smart classrooms, play-based learning and support for vocational education will be among the focus areas of the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan’s five-year plan, which has been sent to states and Union Territories. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Gaganyaan crew will have 2 landing choices: Isro expert
The country’s maiden manned mission to space, Gaganyaan, which is targeted to send two-three gagannauts to space for seven days, is set to have two landing site choices, a senior Isro official handling the mission said. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Iran ready to help India transport wheat to Afghanistan
Even as India continues to discuss modalities for transporting 50,000 MT to Afghanistan through the land route, Iran Saturday offered to help India deliver humanitarian aid including wheat to the country under Taliban rule. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Flyers of Jammu-Mumbai IndiGo flight 'hit each other'
On numerous flights you might have hated the passenger just in front or right behind in economy class for reasons like a seat getting reclined when you’re having a meal or tapping of seat by knees. This usually leads to a heated argument or complaint to the crew. But an IndiGo Jammu-Mumbai flight on the penultimate day of last year saw two passengers — seated on 3A and 4A — getting into fisticuffs over some issue. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Bigg Boss 15: Umar Riaz gets evicted from the show
Bigg Boss 15's latest episode saw one of the most shocking evictions of the season. Umar Riaz, who got into a physical fight with Pratik Sehajpal last week has been eliminated from the show. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Saturday 8 January 2022
CCI set to probe Google's 'abuse of dominance' in news aggregation
The order came on a complaint filed by the Digital News Publishers Association, which is a private company that promotes and secures interest of digital news publishers. It had filed complaint against Alphabet Inc, Google LLC, Google India Private Ltd and Google Ireland Ltd. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
84-yr-old man booked for taking 11 vaccine shots
An FIR was lodged against Brahmdeo Mandal (84) with Puraini police station in Madhepura district on Saturday for misleading the health department by using different ID cards to take multiple Covid vaccine shots. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Video of Sikh driver being assaulted outside JFK airport sparks outrage
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Admissions in DU through CU-CET from this year: VC
Delhi University has opted for CU-CET (Central Universities Common Entrance Test) as the mode of entrance exam for undergraduate admissions for academic session 2022-23. This was revealed to TOI by vice-chancellor Yogesh Singh on Saturday. The education ministry and National Testing Agency (NTA) are responsible for conducting the exams. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
US allows entry of Indian mangoes, export of cherries
After years of squabbling with the US, the government on Saturday said that Washington had agreed to easier rules to allow the export of Indian mangoes and pomegranates in return for the entry of American cherries and Alfalfa hay as well as pork. The move will end a two-year restriction on the export of Indian mangoes to the US. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Five states to influence 19 RS seats, impact Prez polls too
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Alliance with Captain, Dhindsa a booster shot for Punjab BJP
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SSP linked to PM Punjab row, 6 other IPS officers shunted
Ferozepur SSP Harmandeep Singh Hans, one of the dramatis personae in the row over "security lapses" during PM Narendra Modi's January 5 visit to the Punjab district, was among seven IPS officers transferred by the Channi government on Saturday, hours before the model code of conduct for assembly elections kicked in. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Friday 7 January 2022
How should the Rishabh Pant dilemma be tackled?
When it comes to a player like Rishabh Pant, the line of control is a little fine. Trying to curb a player as naturally talented as the Delhi boy could prove to be counterproductive, but Rahul Dravid has handled talents like that in his playing days. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
SC asks HC to seize records of PM's Punjab trip security
A bench of Chief Justice N V Ramana and Justices Surya Kant and Hima Kohli posted the PIL filed by advocates' body Lawyers Voice for further hearing on Monday, when it is likely to decide the nature of inquiry to be instituted and the composition of the panel to undertake the task. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Ashes LIVE: Australia's lead crosses 200 runs
Stay updated with Times of India to get all the live cricket score updates, scorecard, and ball-by-ball commentary of 4th Ashes Test match between Australia and England. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Evangelists can’t hurt religious belief and claim immunity too: HC
An evangelist cannot outrage other’s religious beliefs and still claim immunity from facing criminal cases for having intentionally insulting religious feelings of others, Madras high court has said. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
GDP expected to grow 9.2% in FY22, better pre-Covid level
The Indian economy is projected to grow by 9.2% during the current financial year, helped by a robust farm sector and strengthening recovery in manufacturing, construction and services sectors. However, economists warned of a possible adverse impact of the third wave of Covid-19 in the months ahead. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Thursday 6 January 2022
Fire accident 'act of God' only if caused by natural force: SC
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E-passports to be rolled out soon for smoother immigration passage
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Medical admission delay: SC 'shares' concern, quota ruling today
The Supreme Court on Friday will pronounce its decision on the inclusion of 27% OBC and 10% EWS quota in medical admissions, just 16 hours after it reserved verdict on petitions challenging the extension of these two quotas for NEET-PG admissions for 2021-22 academic session. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Covid: 'Duration of fever in current surge shorter'
A key takeaway that has emerged by analysing new Covid cases in the past three weeks is that the fever duration in the current surge of the pandemic has been much shorter than that of the Delta wave, Maharashtra Covid task force members observed. Another major observation by the experts is that the chest CT scan reports are also showing normal results in most patients affected by the virus this time. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
SC takes note of PM's security breach, lists PIL as 1st item for today
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Ahead of UP polls, Yogi slashes power rates for farmers by 50%
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Prez expresses concern as PM gives first-hand account of security breach
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Wednesday 5 January 2022
HC to EC: Explore if voting can be online, rallies virtual
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3rd arrest in Bulli Bai case as Mumbai cops nab DU student
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Cheetahs will be reintroduced by end of the year: Minister
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Govt initiates action against app, FB pages targeting Hindu women
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In security breach, PM stuck on Punjab flyover for 20 min
In a major security lapse, PM Narendra Modi was stuck on a flyover for around 20 minutes on his way to Hussainiwala in Punjab due to a group of protesting farmers blocking the highway, leading to the Union home ministry issuing a statement terming the incident as a breach of security protocol and asking the Congress government for a detailed explanation. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Wet spell likely in north & central India till Jan 9: IMD
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday predicted a wet spell over northwest India, including Delhi-NCR, Punjab and Haryana, and central India till January 9 due to two consecutive active western disturbances. It, however, said that there may not be cold wave conditions over north India during the next five days. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Molnupiravir has serious safety concerns: ICMR chief
Antiviral drug molnupiravir, which recently got approval from the drug regulator and is being launched by several local drug makers, has serious safety concerns, and thus has not been included in the national Covid-19 clinical protocol recommended by the health ministry, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) director general Balram Bhargava said. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
CDS crash inquiry: 'Loss of situational awareness' by pilots
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EC may allow rallies but with stricter restrictions
With the review of poll preparedness by Election Commission completed for all the five poll-bound states, the updated rolls for Uttar Pradesh with January 1, 2022 as the reference date published on Wednesday and discussions on deployment of central paramilitary forces reportedly finalised between EC and MHA officials, the way is paved for the poll panel to announce the schedule of assembly polls in UP, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Goa and Manipur. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Covid hospitalisation across country sees sharp rise, but most cases mild
The rush is almost inevitable as cities like Chennai, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Kolkata and Delhi are registering a rapid rise in coronavirus infections and a spike in hospital admissions lately. But most cases are mild and only a few needed ventilator or oxygen support. Chennai registered a more than three-fold increase in the number of patients in hospitals: 1,754 patients on January 3, compared to 507 on December 3. On January 4, the inpatient tally rose to 1,931. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Booster to be of same vaccine as previous 2 shots: Govt
The ‘precaution dose’ (booster) for Covid-19 — which will be administered from January 10 to health and frontline workers, and those above 60 with comorbidities — will be of the same vaccine as the first and second dose, the government said on Wednesday. “Those who got Covaxin will get Covaxin and those who got Covishield will get Covishield,” NITI Aayog member-health Dr VK Paul said. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Tuesday 4 January 2022
At $3 trillion, Apple's market cap is higher than GDP of UK, India
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Stampede at Congress marathon in UP, several girls injured
Several children were injured and three of the minors had to be rushed to hospital after a stampede during a marathon organised by Congress in Bareilly on Tuesday. They were discharged after administering of first aid. Nearly 5,000 girls had gathered to participate in the 5-km marathon as part of Congress's 'Ladki hu, lad sakti hu' (I am a girl, I can fight) election campaign. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Covid: Daily cases surge 56% to 58,000, highest 1-day spike
Tuesday’s case count had galloped to 57,974 by late night and was likely to cross 58,000 after data from two remaining states came in. This was over 20,000 higher than the tally of 37,123 recorded on Monday and India's highest daily tally since June 19, 2021, when 58,570 cases were reported. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
With 153 fresh cases, India’s Omicron tally crosses 2,000
India’s Omicron tally went past the 2000-mark on Tuesday with 153 more cases taking the total number of patients to 2,043, even as the variant spread to Meghalaya, thereby covering 24 states and UTs in the country. Maharashtra continued to report maximum daily cases in the country even as BMC commissioner IS Chahal said in a TV interview that according to experts, Omicron was responsible for 80 per cent of the Covid cases in Mumbai, reducing the Delta variant to the remaining 20%. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Monday 3 January 2022
Apple becomes 1st co to hit $3 trillion market value, then slips
On the first day of trading in 2022, the Silicon Valley company's shares hit an intraday record high of $182.88, putting Apple's market value just above $3 trillion. The stock ended the session up 2.5% at $182.01, with Apple's market capitalization at $2.99 trillion. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Over 41 lakh teens get Covid shots on Day 1, 53.6 lakh sign up
Vaccination of the 15-18 cohort accounted for around 42% of the total doses administered till 10pm. The highest number of youngsters — over 7.7 lakh — turned up for vaccination in Madhya Pradesh, followed by Gujarat with a footfall of over 5.6 lakh, Andhra Pradesh (4.9 lakh), Karnataka (4.1 lakh) and Rajasthan (3.6 lakh). Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Sensex starts 2022 with a bang, gains 929 points to 59,000
The day’s session saw banking & financials and metal stocks lead the rally while healthcare stocks, despite the rising uncertainty because of the spread of the Omicron variant, witnessed selling pressure. As a result, BSE’s financial, banking and metal indices, all closed with gains of over 2%. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Amit Shah reviews threats to national security
The meeting was attended by the heads of central intelligence agencies, central armed police forces, intelligence wings of the armed forces, and revenue and financial intelligence agencies. The police chiefs of all states and UTs joined the meeting via video-conferencing. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
No Monday dip: India records 36,000 Covid cases
Daily cases invariably dip on Mondays due to lower testing and detections over the weekend. This is the first time in over four months that the case count has defied this trend. The last time this happened was on August 23. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Alka Mittal first woman to head oil giant ONGC
The department of personnel and training on Monday evening appointed Mittal to the post, 72 hours after it fell vacant when Subhash Kumar, who too held the charge since February 2021 in addition to his regular job as director (finance), retired on December 31. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Covid antiviral pill launched at 1,399 for full 5-day course
Over a dozen companies, including Hetero, Sun Pharma, Natco and Dr Reddy’s are in the process of rolling out the oral therapy developed by Merck and and its partner, Ridgeback Biotherapeutics, at prices ranging between Rs 1,500 and Rs 2,500 for the complete treatment, sources told TOI. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Covishield for teens on CoWin sparks some confusion
An official of the Union health ministry said, “The glitch stemmed from CoWIN’s update process and was immediately taken care of.” On December 27, the Centre had said beneficiaries aged between 15 and 18 years could self-register for vaccination through an existing account on CoWIN. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
BMC delaying razing wall of Bachchan home: Lokayukta
Last month, the BMC had submitted that it hasn’t taken over a portion of land from Pratiksha bungalow plot as it does not have a contractor in place for the road-widening project. It has said that it would raze the compound wall and acquire the land in the next financial year. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Maha moves coal ministry to get forest clearance for Chhattisgarh block
This the second instance of delays being faced by coal block owners in Chattisgarh. As first reported by TOI, Rajasthan was the first to knock on the Centre’s doors over Chhattisgarh govt delaying clearances for starting two new mines and ramping up production from two others allotted to Rajasthan. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
SC nod to urgent hearing in EWS quota criteria case
Solicitor general Tushar Mehta infomed a bench headed by Justice DY Chandrachud that the committee headed by ex-finance secretary Ajay Bhushan Pandey, which was tasked to revisit the criteria for candidate’s inclusion in EWS category, has already submitted its recommendations and that the Centre has filed the report before the court. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Sunday 2 January 2022
Ramp up vaccine coverage: Centre to poll-bound states
In a high-level meeting with states on Sunday, health minister Mansukh Mandaviya asked states to leave no stone unturned in ramping up infrastructure to manage a surge, the health ministry said in a statement. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Uttarakhand forms SIT to probe ‘hate speech’
DIG Garhwal Karan Singh Nagnyal said that the SIT is headed by Dehradun SP (rural) Kamlesh Upadhyay and has one circle officer, one inspector and two sub-inspectors as its members. “The decision to form the SIT was taken since the issue is sensitive", he said. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
India’s Omicron count crosses 1,700-mark
Odisha recorded 23 new infections, its biggest single-day jump so far, taking the total tally to 37. Of the 23 fresh cases, 10 have no recent history of foreign travel. Telangana recorded five cases, taking the state tally to 84. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Yogi government plays ‘jail jail’ with crooks: PM
PM Narendra Modi said youths will now get the right kind of opportunities in games. He said till five years ago, daughters in UP were afraid to move out of their houses after sunset but now they are “rising like stars” . Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
‘Foreign test kits can’t spot Omicron’s elusive sibling’
The elusive sibling (sub-lineage) of the Omicron variant, BA.2, cannot be picked up by the imported RT-PCR kit having an S-gene drop, researchers involved in tracking the virus in India said on Sunday. The variant has three sub-lineages BA.1, BA.2, and BA.3. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Saturday 1 January 2022
December GST revenues stay over Rs 1 lakh crore
The revenues for December are 13% higher than the same month last year and 26% higher than the GST revenues in December 2019, according to data released by the finance ministry. The gross GST revenue collected in December totalled Rs 1,29,780 crore of which CGST is Rs 22,578 crore. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
At 27000, new Covid cases jump 22% in a day
On New Year Day, India had reported 27,718 fresh cases by late night with data from two states awaited. This was over 5,000 more than the tally of 22,706 on Friday. Covid infections have exploded this week. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Dec petrol sales 13% more than pre-pandemic period
Government data shows petrol sales rising more than 4% and diesel consumption, a key measure of economic activity, increasing 1.4% in December from the same period of 2020, reinforcing the trend since October last year. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Omicron cases dip, tally stands at 1,540
Rajasthan detected 52 new cases of Omicron, taking the state’s tally to 121. A senior health department official said: “Among the new cases, 38 wer found in Jaipur.” Four of the patients had come in contact with foreign travelers. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
IIT-D, Jamia, NMML among 6000 whose FCRA licence expires
While Oxfam India had reported around Rs 50 crore foreign receipts in 2020-21, other organisations like Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams and India Islamic Cultural Centre showed zero foreign receipts in the same year. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Rawat crash: Foggy weather may’ve disoriented pilots
The inquiry, headed by Air Marshal Manvendra Singh, has apparently ruled out any major structural failure or technical snag in the twin-engine Mi-17 V5 chopper that crashed. “Two-three elements are being re-checked before the inquiry report is formally submitted next week,” said a source on Saturday. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
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