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'Anything can happen'; Azad keeps suspense over formation of new party [details]

'Rebel' Congress leader completes first-phase of his 'mass contact' programme in J&K without the support of incumbent leadership in UT.

Dec 5, 2021

Omicron found in more US states; adds new uncertainties [details]

The rapid uptick in cases in South Africa coupled with reports of super-spreader events has helped validate experts' early concerns the variant's many mutations would help it spread rapidly.

Dec 5, 2021

AIADMK pays tributes to Jayalalithaa on 5th death anniversary [details]

AIADMK leaders and cadres took pledge to protect the party from "enemies" and said the latter will not be allowed to win again.

Dec 5, 2021

Army helps avert massive fire at Baramulla in J&K [details]

The fire broke out in the main market area of Village Fatehgarh, engulfing wooden shops and the trees in the vicinity.

Dec 5, 2021

Tomato prices soar, touch Rs 100 per kg in Chennai; incessant rains to be blamed [details]

The unabated rain has caused the tomato prices to soar in Chennai. The tomatoes in the Koyambedu market are selling for Rs 100.

Dec 5, 2021

India sees 1-day rise of 2,796 deaths; new Covid cases at 8,895 [details]

India has witnessed a single-day spike in covid cases with 2796 fatalities in the last 24 hours. The death toll in the country has reached 4,73,326 according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

Dec 5, 2021

Farooq asks people of J&K to make sacrifices like farmers to get back "snatched" rights [details]

On the 116th birth anniversary of Sheikh Abdullah, NC leadership vows to bring back Articles 370, 35-A to restore the pre-August 5, 2019 situation in J&K.

Dec 5, 2021

Denied visa by Indian Consulate in NY; distressed couple turns to social activist, granted visa [details]

The viral video of an Indian consulate official in New York City had sparked outrage in India, but social activist Prem Bhandari's timely intervention saved the day for Indian couple who were turned back from the Indian Consulate in New York.

Dec 5, 2021

Delhi reports first Omicron case; patient has travel history from Tanzania [details]

Delhi has reported its first Omicron variant case. The patient traveled back from Tanzania and has been admitted to LNJP hospital in the national capital.

Dec 5, 2021

Thirteen coal miners, soldier killed in Nagaland in case of 'mistaken identity' [details]

In an unfortunate incident, at least 13 coal miners and 1 soldier were killed as a result of 'mistaken identity'. The incident took place in the Mon district of Nagaland on Sunday.

Dec 5, 2021

High alert in 4 dists of K'taka after Centre's warning on Covid situation [details]

The current Covid situation has led to high alerts in 4 districts of Karnataka. The Tumakuru district witnessed a 152 per cent spike in covid cases within the timeline of November 19 to December 2.

Dec 5, 2021

Prevent dumping of toxic wastes in India: Finance minister to DRI [details]

Nirmala Sitharaman, the Union Finance Minister, asked the DRI to prevent toxic wastes dumping in India. Sitharaman lauded the DRI and their efforts in acting like frontline defence forces despite keeping a low profile.

Dec 5, 2021

Indian Navy unveils world's largest national flag in Mumbai; spectacular view in photos

The Indian Tricolour made of khadi, measures 225 in length and 150 feet wide, weighing a staggering 1.40 tonnes (around 1,400 kg).

Dec 5, 2021

Relief for coastal Andhra as cyclonic storm 'Jawad' weakens

The Met department forecast light to moderate rainfall at most places with heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places over coastal Odisha and north coastal Andhra Pradesh.

Dec 5, 2021

J&K LG reviews Covid situation; directs health officials to be proactive [details]

Manoj Sinha said that intensive testing, containment and enhanced surveillance are required in areas reporting higher cases.

Dec 5, 2021