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Covid update: India logs 9,531 fresh Covid cases, 36 deaths in 24 hrs

India on Monday saw a decline in fresh Covid cases with 9,531 infections recorded in the past 24 hours against the previous day's 11,539 count, said the Union Health Ministry.

Aug 22, 2022

Chiranjeevi turns 67; best wishes pour in

Telugu superstar and Jana Sena Party founder Pawan Kalyan joined Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan and scores of fans and industry professionals from across the country in wishing his elder brother, Mega Star Chiranjeevi, a very happy birthday on Monday.

Aug 22, 2022

Leopard spotted in Karnataka's Belagavi district; 22 schools announce holiday

Authorities of Belagavi district in Karnataka have declared holiday for 22 primary and high schools in this part of Karnataka on Monday following the movement of a leopard found in a residential area.

Aug 22, 2022

Israeli researchers develop innovative way to grow nutrient-rich seaweeds for human needs

Israeli researchers have developed an innovative way to grow seaweeds rich in nutrients, proteins, dietary fibre and minerals for human and animal needs, Tel Aviv University (TAU) in central Israel said.

Aug 22, 2022

Chiranjeevi's hospital for cine workers to be operational by his next birthday

Telugu superstar Chiranjeevi, who is all set to celebrate his birthday on Monday, has announced that he intends to build a hospital for the welfare of cine workers at Chitrapuri Colony in Hyderabad.

Aug 22, 2022

No service charge on UPI transactions, clarifies Centre [Details]

The Union Finance Ministry has clarified that no service charge would be levied on UPI transactions.

Aug 22, 2022

Security beefed up at Singhu border ahead of farmer's mahapanchayat at Jantar Mantar

The Delhi Police have beefed up security at the Singhu border in the national capital ahead of the call by farmers to protest at the Jantar Mantar.

Aug 22, 2022

UP: Man bitten while shooting video with snake, dies in Shahjahanpur district

In a bizarre accident, a man shooting a video with a snake, died in Uttar Pradesh's Shahjahanpur district after he was allegedly bitten by the reptile.

Aug 22, 2022

Congress in crisis after Azad's exit; Anand Sharma resigned from Himachal panel [details]

A prominent leader of the G-23 Group, Anand Sharma alleged that he has been "ignored" in party consultations ahead of the assembly polls in Himachal Pradesh.

Aug 22, 2022

J&K Police foiled attempt to repeat another Pulwama; 12-kg IED recovered from Tral [details]

According to the police, a major tragedy has been averted with the recovery of the explosive, which was planted to attack security forces.

Aug 22, 2022

RFID cards to replace Yatra slip format for Mata Vaishno Devi; trails already underway [details]

The RFID card comes in the wake of the first-ever stampede at the Bhawan of cave shrine on January 1, killing 12 people and injuring 15 others.

Aug 21, 2022

Security forces gain upper hand in Kashmir: Terrorists forced out, shift base towards Poonch-Rajouri [details]

During the last six months, Pakistan-based terror mentors are trying to strengthen their base in the twin border districts of Poonch and Rajouri by sending terrorists through LoC and from the Kashmir Valley.

Aug 21, 2022

J&K PDP claims Mehbooba Mufti under house arrest; no official word

Mufti was placed under house arrest on Sunday in her official residence in Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar city.

Aug 21, 2022

India reports 11,539 new Covid cases; positivity rate marginally declines

The country reported 43 more Covid deaths taking the death toll to 5,27,332.

Aug 21, 2022

Imran Khan's live speeches banned on PAK TV channels; ex- PM accused of hate speech

Imran Khan threatened Additional Sessions Judge Zeba Chaudhry, saying, "Zeba! Be ready, we will take action against you"

Aug 21, 2022