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Global Covid caseload tops 274.6 mn; UK, other European nations under radar

The global coronavirus caseload has topped 274.6 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 5.35 million and vaccinations to over 8.68 billion, according to Johns Hopkins University.

Dec 20, 2021

Omicron variant: Study says most vaccines offer no protection [details]

The study suggests that only Pfizer and Moderna vaccines, if enforced with a booster dose is capable to stop Omicron infections

Dec 20, 2021

Army Takes Control of Grid Stations Across Jammu To Restore Power Supply; Power Reforms Inevitable [details]

Most demands of agitating employees fulfilled; power reforms inevitable in J&K, Govt clarifies after talks failed.

Dec 20, 2021

Cheques handed over to kin of COVID victims in B'luru; Rs 1.5 lakh given to BPL card holders [details]

Rs 50,000 compensation is given to Above Poverty Line (APL) families and Rs 1 lakh cheque as well as Rs 50,000 cash is being directly transferred to the accounts of Below Poverty Line (BPL) families.

Dec 19, 2021

Cop injured in terrorist firing at Pulwama in Kashmir; hospitalised [details]

Police has registered a case and investigation is in progress and officers continue to work to establish the circumstances which led to this terror crime.

Dec 19, 2021

Power supply snapped in most of J&K amid intense cold wave; authorities seek Army's help [details]

Power outrages worsening in J&K as over 20,000 power employees on indefinite strike.

Dec 19, 2021

US Federal Correctional Officer Sexually Exploits Female Inmate for Months; Convicted, Faces Long Imprisonment

Jimmy Lee Highsmith, 42, from Marianna, Florida, was convicted by a federal jury on Friday of sexually exploiting a female inmate under his care.

Dec 19, 2021

Alien hunter discovers 40 meter disc in Antarctica, claims it proof of extraterrestrial existence

Conspiracy theorists strongly believe that Antarctica is home to an alien civilization

Dec 19, 2021

Kerala tense after SDPI, BJP leaders killed in retaliatory attacks; Section 144 in Alappuzha [details]

With the ongoing clash between SDPI and BJP, popular BJP and RSS leaders were hacked to death. Senior police officers camping as prohibitory orders have been declared.

Dec 19, 2021

Sri Lankan Navy arrest 43 TN fishermen, seize their boats; associations call for protests [details]

Upset over the reported arrests and the seizure of the boats, the fishermen associations will hold protests across the state on Monday.

Dec 19, 2021

PAK hell-bent to disturb peace in J&K; vigilant forces kill three terrorists in Kashmir in 33 days [details]

On December 13, the police neutralised two LeT terrorists, including a Pakistani terrorist in a brief chance encounter at Rangreth area of Srinagar.

Dec 19, 2021

Kolkata Municipal Corporation polls take off peacefully; heavy bandobast in place [details]

The State Election Commission has decided to have heightened security for the 1,139 sensitive booths spread across 786 premises on the poll day with special QRT deployment.

Dec 19, 2021

Omicron hits 41 states in US; experts warn of 'viral blizzard' [details]

After the detection of the Omicron variant in 41 states, the US fears a viral blizzard. The holiday rush has raised concerns.

Dec 19, 2021

PM Modi to transfer ₹1,000cr to 1.6 lakh SHGs in UP; lakhs to benefit [details]

The Mukhya Mantri Kanya Sumangala Yojana in Uttar Pradesh has benefited significantly after the fund transfer. 38,341 women have been trained and certified.

Dec 19, 2021

Handover sacrilege attempt case to CBI: BJP to Channi govt

BJP national spokesperson Sardar R.P. Singh pointed out that the CBI investigation will find truth like who the person was, what was his intention and people behind him.

Dec 19, 2021