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"Amar Jawan Jyoti is not being extinguished, but merged," clarify Govt sources amid Congress criticism

After a controversy broke over extinguishing the eternal flame lit up at Amar Jawan Jyoti, the Centre said that there is a lot of misinformation circulating regarding the flame of the Amar Jawan Jyoti.

Jan 21, 2022

Woman in AP town kills husband, carries severed head to police station

Vasundhara killed her husband Ravi Chandran (53) during a quarrel, cut his head and carried it in a bag to the police station where she surrendered.

Jan 21, 2022

Global Covid caseload tops 340.4 mn; Germany reports record high 133,536 in 24 hrs

Global Covid caseload tops 340.4 million and Germany alone reported 133,536 cases in the last 24 hours while India's covidcaseload stands at 3.4 lakh

Jan 21, 2022

Kashmir's Weyan first in India to conduct 100 percent sampling, 100 percent vaccination [details]

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had earlier highlighted the achievement of this village in his 'Mann Ki Baat' programme. Weyan adds another feather to its cap.

Jan 20, 2022

Fresh COVID restrictions in J&K amid rising cases; curfew begins early [details]

Earlier, it was announced to impose restrictions only on weekends but a surge in cases forced authorities to impose curbs from Friday.

Jan 20, 2022

RT-PCR for ₹300, RAT test for ₹100; Delhi caps prices of COVID tests by private labs [details]

The order further stated that all labs and hospitals will display the revised rates at a prominent place latest within 24 hours of this order.

Jan 20, 2022

Amar Jawan Jyoti to be extinguished after 50 years; merged with eternal flame at War Memorial [details]

The existence of Amar Jawan Jyoti was questioned two years ago after the National War Memorial came into being and the nation got a new eternal flame there.

Jan 20, 2022

Work From Home: "Output never suffered, rather increased in some cases," says Minister

The Union Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions Jitendra Singh on Wednesday said that due to 'Work From Home' (WFH) during ongoing surge in Covid 19 cases, the work output has not suffered rather it has increased in some cases due to target oriented work culture with flexible timing.

Jan 20, 2022

J&K govt directs officers, officials to attend Republic Day function; issues public advisory [details]

All HoDs are directed to ensure their own participation along with their subordinates in the main function to be held at Jammu's MA Stadium.

Jan 20, 2022

Ten CCTV cameras stolen from JP Setu in Patna; use weather to advantage [details]

Unidentified thieves stole ten CCTV cameras installed on the 4,556 km-long JP Setu in Patna, an official said on Thursday.

Jan 20, 2022

Embarrassment for grand-old party: Poster girl of Cong's 'ladkhi hoon, lad sakti hoon' campaign joins BJP [details]

The picture of the party's poster girl is also depicted on Congress's exclusive manifesto for women. Priyanka Maurya alleges that her name and caste was used by the party.

Jan 20, 2022

Pregnant forest officer brutally thrashed while on duty; terrifying video prompts action, duo arrested

After the video of a couple brutally thrashing a pregnant forest guard in Satara district of Maharashtra went viral, prompt action was taken.

Jan 20, 2022

US to mount cyber attacks if Russian hackers hit Ukraine, warns Biden

US President Joe Biden has stressed that the country would respond with its own cyber attacks if Russia continues to target Ukrainian government websites.

Jan 20, 2022

Rahul Gandhi seeks Centre's action on abduction of Indian boy by Chinese forces in Arunachal Pradesh

After the Chinese Army reportedly abducted an Arunachal Pradesh teenager from the Indian territory where China had constructed 3-4 km road in 2018, the Congress has slammed the government for inaction in the entire episode.

Jan 20, 2022

Fourth accused in Bulli Bai case arrested by Mumbai Police [details]

In a latest update in the Bulli Bai app controversy, the Mumbai Police has arrested the fourth accused in the case from Odisha.

Jan 20, 2022