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Bihar minister boycotts assembly after his car stopped at gate, demands suspension of DM, SSP

Bihar minister Jivesh Kumar on Thursday said he has decided not to participate in the proceedings of the assembly until the state government suspends Patna DM Chandrasekhar Singh and SSP Upendra Sharma.

Dec 2, 2021

Schools in Delhi shut down due to pollution after 24-hr SC ultimatum

Supreme Court of India gave a 24-hour ultimatum to the Centre, Delhi and its neighbouring states to act against rising air pollution

Dec 2, 2021

J&K to impose fine on those hiding travel history; strict measures at airports amid Omicron scare [details]

Authorities swing into action after 89 devotees of Mata Vaishno Devi tested COVID positive at Katra.

Dec 2, 2021

Andaman journalist arrested by the police over his tweet

Security guard tips friends who rob customer returning from Bengaluru gold shop; Swift police response helps

Seven persons who had looted a businessman were arrested in Bengaluru on Wednesday, the police said, adding gold worth Rs 2.25 crore was recovered from their possession.

Dec 2, 2021

Russia expels US diplomats in tit-for-tat retaliation [Details]

Part of the US Embassy staffers must leave Russia in two months, the Russian Foreign Ministry has said in response to Washington's decision to expel Russian diplomats.

Dec 2, 2021

Omicron detection in Saudi Arabia airport rings warning bells in Tamil Nadu; here's why

The Tamil Nadu health department is on high alert after a person tested positive for the Omicron variant of Covid-19 in Saudi Arabia.

Dec 2, 2021

Bengaluru police deny permission to stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra shows

Close on the heels of denying permission to stand-up comedy show of Munawar Faruqui citing law and order problems, the Karnataka Police have denied permission to yet another stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra to stage his shows in Bengaluru.

Dec 2, 2021

People in Dhanbad fund Rs 25L to save 7-mth-old baby's life

Dhanbad town comes together, raises fund of Rs 25L to save seven-month-old baby

The father of the young child, who earns his living by selling 'chaat-pakodas' at a stall, successfully raised Rs 25 lakh through crowdfunding for helping his child undergo a liver transplant operation.

Dec 2, 2021

B'luru civic body BBMP issues new guidelines amid Omicron scare

In view of the rising concern over Omicron, the new Covid-19 variant, the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) on Wednesday released a new set of guidelines adopting a risk-based approach. The new protocols will be in place from December 1 until further orders.

Dec 2, 2021

Closely Monitoring Omicron situation: Govt

The Indian government, before taking any final decision on the resumption of international flight operations, is "closely monitoring" the situation emerging out of the detection and spread of coronavirus' Omicron variant.

Dec 2, 2021

Sky is the limit: IndiGo is now tenth largest airline by capacity globally; growth indisputable [details]

Int'l passenger flights won't resume from Dec 15; govt ban to continue amid Omicron concern [details]

The latest notification by DGCA carries forward the ban imposed on scheduled commercial international flights since March 23, 2020.

Dec 1, 2021

IED expert from PAK among two JeM terrorists killed in Pulwama encounter [details]

During the last four months, a dozen terrorists including Mohammad Ismail Alvi, alias Lamboo were killed by forces in Pulwama.

Dec 1, 2021

Mystery behind high abundance of Lithium in some evolved stars traced

Bengaluru scientists find reason behind mystery of high abundance of Lithium in some stars

The reason behind the high abundance of Lithium in some stars has remained a puzzle since the models of how stars evolve predict the Lithium must have been destroyed in the hot plasma of the star.

Dec 1, 2021

K'taka CM pitches for booster dose for frontline workers to fight Covid spread

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Wednesday stated that Covid booster doses are required for the frontline health workers. "It's almost 6 to 8 months since the frontline workers have got their second doses, and the technical committee on Covid also feels the same," he said.

Dec 1, 2021

TN govt plans to declare "Pongal" as Tamil New Year Day

The DMK government is planning to make the first day of the Tamil month, 'Thai' as the Tamil New Year day. First day of 'Thai' is 'Pongal' and the state government, according to sources, is contemplating announcing 'Pongal' as the first day of Tamil New Year.

Dec 1, 2021

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India

Bihar minister boycotts assembly after his car stopped at gate, demands suspension of DM, SSP

Schools in Delhi shut down due to pollution after 24-hr SC ultimatum

J&K to impose fine on those hiding travel history; strict measures at airports amid Omicron scare [details]

Security guard tips friends who rob customer returning from Bengaluru gold shop; Swift police response helps

Russia expels US diplomats in tit-for-tat retaliation [Details]

Omicron detection in Saudi Arabia airport rings warning bells in Tamil Nadu; here's why

Bengaluru police deny permission to stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra shows

Dhanbad town comes together, raises fund of Rs 25L to save seven-month-old baby

B'luru civic body BBMP issues new guidelines amid Omicron scare

Closely Monitoring Omicron situation: Govt

Int'l passenger flights won't resume from Dec 15; govt ban to continue amid Omicron concern [details]

IED expert from PAK among two JeM terrorists killed in Pulwama encounter [details]

Bengaluru scientists find reason behind mystery of high abundance of Lithium in some stars

K'taka CM pitches for booster dose for frontline workers to fight Covid spread

TN govt plans to declare "Pongal" as Tamil New Year Day

Ranveer Singh touches Sanjay Leela Bhansali's feet; Sara Ali Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari radiate in ethnic outfits at reception

Omar lambasts "arrogant" Congress after BJP's historic victory; Mehbooba reacts [details]

BJP leads in 53 seats, crosses majority mark in Chhattisgarh