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Post-hijab verdict: Classes resume in K'taka schools, colleges

Barring a few incidents of protests, the schools and colleges in Karnataka on Wednesday resumed functioning across the state after the Special Bench of the High Court passed a verdict dismissing the petitions seeking permission to allow hijab in classrooms.

Mar 16, 2022

Afterlife journey: NDE victim claims she felt like a feather though briefly

The testimonial shared by Robine has made several people believe that humans will continue their journey in another realm after death

Mar 16, 2022

Plea challenging K'taka HC verdict on hijab: SC to take it up after Holi vacations

The Supreme Court on Wednesday declined to grant an urgent hearing on a plea challenging the Karnataka High Court order on hijab

Mar 16, 2022

Vaccination for children in 12-14 age group begins, PM urges all to get vaccinated

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday urged children in the 12-14 age group to get vaccinated and all those above 60 years to take the "precautionary" jabs.

Mar 16, 2022

Punjab state Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu resigns as Punjab Congress chief

Days after facing a humiliating defeat in Punjab from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), state Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu on Wednesday resigned from the post.

Mar 16, 2022

Stealth Omicron: Covid is not over in India as a fourth wave is likely, claims top expert

Chinese medical experts reveal that Stealth Omicron is the reason behind the resurgence of virus in the nation

Mar 16, 2022

European prime ministers of Poland,Czech and Slovenia are heading for Kyiv

Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki and Deputy Prime Minister Jaroslaw Kaczynski, Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala, and Slovenian Prime Minister Janez Jansa arrived in Ukraine and are headed to Kyiv, the Polish PM's office announced on Tuesday.

Mar 16, 2022

Global Covid caseload tops 461.4 mn, US and India continue to be the worst hit

The global coronavirus caseload has topped 461.4 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 6.05 million and vaccinations to over 10.71 billion, according to Johns Hopkins University.

Mar 16, 2022

"We are ready to face any threat": Northern Army Commander on India's security preparedness [details]

Progressive improvement in the security situation in the UTs of J&K and Ladakh. Restoration of peace, tranquility to enable progress in bilateral relations is our constant endeavour, says Army Commander.

Mar 15, 2022

PNB declares Rs 2,060cr fraud at IL&FS Tamil Nadu Power [details]

The Punjab National Bank (PNB) has reported a borrowal fraud of Rs 2060.14 crore in the NPA account of IL&FS Tamil Nadu Power at the Extra Large Corporate Branch in Delhi zonal office.

Mar 15, 2022

Russia imposes sanctions on US President Joe Biden, Anthony Blinken, others [details]

Russia has imposed personal sanctions against US President Joe Biden and Secretary of State Anthony Blinken, Russia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Tuesday.

Mar 15, 2022

Jolt to BJP: Mumbai Police file FIR against Oppn leader Pravin Darekar [details]

In another jolt to the Bharatiya Janata Party, the Mumbai Police have registered an FIR against Leader of Opposition in the Legislative Council, Pravin Darekar, in connection with an alleged cheating case, officials said on Tuesday.

Mar 15, 2022

Hijab verdict: J&K's ex-CMs Mehbooba, Omar term Karnataka HC ruling "disappointing" [details]

Two former chief ministers of J&K observed that the order of the Karnataka High Court is against the rights of women.

Mar 15, 2022

Centre confirms vaccination for 12-14 years age group from tomorrow: [Online registration details]

The Covid-19 vaccination for all beneficiaries in the 12-14 age group will begin from Wednesday, National Vaccination Day, at all government Covid vaccination centres.

Mar 15, 2022

UK to remove Covid restrictions on international travel for all passengers [Details]

The UK government will remove all remaining Covid restrictions on international travel for all passengers from Friday onwards, Transport Secretary Grant Shapps announced.

Mar 15, 2022