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More than 55 crore vaccine doses provided to states, UTs; Centre ramps up vaccination drive [details]

The Union health ministry bulletin, released on Friday, stated that India's cumulative Covid-19 vaccination coverage has crossed the landmark of 55 crore.

Aug 13, 2021

Dreaded terrorist killed in 12-hour-long Kashmir encounter found to be Pakistani; LeT link found [details]

After attacking the BSF convey, the terrorists fired indiscriminately on security forces in which one CRPF personnel and two civilians were injured on Thursday evening.

Aug 13, 2021

India's cumulative COVID-19 vaccination coverage nears 53 crore mark; allays anti-vax fears

The cumulative number of COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in the country reached nearly 53 crore as per provisional report today, according to Union Health Ministry.

Aug 13, 2021

Srinagar: Independence Day hoardings ignite spirit of patriotism; JKP leads way

With just two days for the grand celebrations of Independence Day in J&K, the police have installed celebratory hoardings across Srinagar.

Aug 13, 2021

BJP leader's 2-year-old nephew killed in J&K terror attack; five family members injured [details]

A group of terrorists attacked BJP leader Jasbir Singh's house with a grenade late Thursday evening at Khandli bridge Chowk in the heart of Rajouri town, injuring five family members and killing two-year-old toddler.

Aug 13, 2021

Lower food prices ease India's July retail inflation; Down to 5.59% from 6.26% in June

Data furnished by the National Statistical Office (NSO) showed that the Consumer Price Index (CPI) slipped to 5.59 per cent last month from 6.26 per cent in June.

Aug 13, 2021

US sending troops to Kabul airport for Embassy safety, staff drawdown

The US government has announced that it will deploy thousands of troops to the Kabul airport to support the American Embassy staff drawdown as the security situation in war-torn continues to deteriorate.

Aug 13, 2021

Global Covid-19 caseload tops 205.3 mn; Canada witnessing 4th wave, says top doctor

The global coronavirus caseload has topped 205.3 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 4.33 million and vaccinations soared to over 4.57 billion, according to the Johns Hopkins University.

Aug 13, 2021

India's Covid caseload crosses 40K again after 7 days

India logged 41,195 new infections over the last 24 hours on Thursday, which was the first time in the past seven days that the daily cases again crossed the 40,000-mark.

Aug 13, 2021

Delhi weather forecast says clear sky and windy; No rain today

Delhi will only find some respite from the heat when light showers or thunderstorm, or both are predicted from Tuesday onwards

Aug 13, 2021

Covid Impact: Karnataka bans processions of Muhurram and Gowri-Ganesha festivals

Karnataka on Thursday banned all congregations and processions associated with Ganesh festival and Muhurram

Aug 13, 2021

J&K clerk swindles Rs 14-crore by creating fake employees; CB busts mega fraud, one held [details]

Since 2003, the prime accused was withdrawing salaries of non-existing employees of the Power Development Department.

Aug 12, 2021

Covid vaccine: Will the jab affect chances of getting pregnant

The CDC had warned that pregnancy will increase the risk of developing Covid-related complications

Aug 12, 2021

Kanpur man dragged out, forced to chant Jai Shri Ram; wailing daughter seeks mercy [disturbing video]

The mob surrounding and beating the man is allegedly associated with right wing organisation Bajrang Dal, even though the UP police has not confirmed as yet.

Aug 12, 2021

Eye in the sky; surveillance drones to keep close watch during Independence Day functions in J&K [details]

LG to preside-over main function at Srinagar while Panchayat, and urban bodies members to take salutes in their respective areas.

Aug 12, 2021