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Flame at Amar Jawan Jyoti merged with National War Memorial

Published on Jan 21, 2022 11:59 IST

In a historic moment, the flame of the Amar Jawan Jyoti at India Gate was merged with the flame at National War Memorial on Friday.

India successfully test-fires new version of BrahMos missile off Odisha coast

India successfully test-fired a new version of the supersonic cruise missile BrahMos off the Odisha coast on Thursday, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) sources said.

Published on Jan 20, 2022 11:27 IST

When can 12-14 year olds be vaccinated? Centre informs

Dr N K Arora, Chairman of India's COVID-19 Working Group of the National Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (NTAGI) informed that vaccination for children aged between 12-14 will start in March.

Updated on Jan 20, 2022 08:28 IST

Preparations in full swing ahead of Beating Retreat ceremony in Delhi

The annual Beating Retreat ceremony will take place in Delhi on January 29. The ceremony marks a centuries-old military tradition, dating back to the days when troops disengaged from a battle at sunset.

Published on Jan 20, 2022 08:20 IST

Sputnik V 75% effective against Omicron: Vaccine developer

The head of Russia's Gamaleya Research Center, Alexander Gintsburg, on Tuesday said that the effectiveness of the Sputnik V Covid-19 vaccine against the Omicron coronavirus variant is 75 per cent.

Updated on Jan 18, 2022 12:08 IST

Revised Covid treatment guidelines: All you want to know

The revised advistory for Covid treatment - 'Clinical Guidance for Management of Adult COVID-19 Patients' - issused by AIIMS, ICMR-COVID-19 National Task Force and Joint Monitoring Group (DGHS) under the Union health ministry advises against the improper use of steroids and says persistent cough for more than two-three weeks should be investigated. It also explained what should be done in case of mild, moderate and severe disease.

Updated on Jan 18, 2022 05:38 IST

Bikaner-Guwahati Express derails near West Bengal's Domohani

At least five casualties were reported and more than 45 people were injured when 12 coaches of the Bikaner-Guwahati Express train derailed and some overturned near Domohani in West Bengal's Jalpaiguri district on Thursday, an official said.

Updated on Jan 13, 2022 15:28 IST

DDMA issues fresh Covid-19 guidelines; what's allowed, what's not

The Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) on Tuesday issued revised guidelines over the rise in Covid-19 cases in the National Capital. "It has been observed that numbers of COVID-19 cases (including the cases of Omicron variant) have been rapidly increasing over the last few days and positivity rate has crossed 23 per cent," the order said. Here's what's allowed and what's not.

Updated on Jan 11, 2022 15:36 IST

Kashmir valley enveloped in snow, mercury settles below freezing point

Gulmarg tourist resort in north Kashmir continued to reel under extreme cold as the minimum temperature stayed below the freezing point at most places in the valley, officials said on Monday.

Updated on Jan 10, 2022 15:37 IST

India starts administering precaution 3rd dose of Covid vaccine from today

India began administering the precautionary dose or the booster shot of coronavirus vaccine to health and frontline workers and immuno-compromised senior citizens from January 10 amid omicron scare.

Updated on Jan 10, 2022 10:06 IST

Govt issues fresh guidelines for home isolation of mild or asymptomatic Covid-19

"Do not rush for self-medication, blood investigation or radiological imaging like chest X-ray or chest CT scan without consultation of your treating medical officer," the guidelines read.

Updated on Jan 7, 2022 09:01 IST

Delhi weekend curfew comes into effect from today, here's who will be exempted

The Delhi government on January 4 announced a weekend curfew amid a surge in Covid-19 cases in the country's capital. "There shall be "Weekend Curfew" on movement of individuals in NCT of Delhi from 10 PM of Friday till 5 AM of subsequent Monday," the DDMA order read. Here's a list of who all will be exempted during the weekend curfew in Delhi.

Published on Jan 7, 2022 06:33 IST

Delhi witnesses light showers, minimum temperature recorded at 10.9 deg C

Delhi on Wednesday morning recorded light rain and clouds pushed the minimum temperature to 10.9 degrees Celsius, four notches more than normal.

Published on Jan 5, 2022 06:07 IST

Weekend curfew imposed in Delhi, here's all you need to know

The Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) has imposed a weekend curfew in the city to contain the spread of the Covid-19 virus. As per the orders, government offices, barring essential services, in the city will have to implement work from home for employees and private offices will operate at 50 per cent capacity.

Published on Jan 4, 2022 14:51 IST

Kashmir receives fresh spell of snowfall

Kashmir received fresh snowfall on January 4. The snowfall has resulted in warmer-than-expected nights in the valley but the weatherman has forecast the temperature to all further over the next two days. Srinagar recorded a minimum temperature of 0.6 degree Celsius, down from the previous night's 3.0 degrees Celsius, officials said.

Published on Jan 4, 2022 08:23 IST

Covid-19 vaccination drive for 15-18 age group begins today

Private and public schools will double up as vaccination centres for children and school authorities have been ordered to report their daily vaccination data to state authorities.

Published on Jan 3, 2022 10:06 IST

West Bengal imposes fresh Covid-19 restrictions, read deets inside

The West Bengal government on Sunday decided to shut down schools and other educational institutes, spas, salons, beauty parlours, zoos, and entertainment parks from January 3, in view of rising Covid-19 cases. They also announced that flights to Kolkata from New Delhi and Mumbai will be allowed to operate only twice a week, with effect from January 5.

Published on Jan 3, 2022 05:43 IST

Passengers face problems as several trains cancelled due to 'rail roko' protest

Passengers face difficulties as train movement gets affected due to farmers' 'rail roko' agitation in parts of Punjab.

Published on Dec 21, 2021 09:18 IST

Typhoon Rai: Death toll in the Philippines climbs to at least 208

Typhoon Rai, which made landfall in the Philippines last week, has killed at least 208 and around 52 people still remain missing, the national police spokesperson said on Monday.

Updated on Dec 20, 2021 04:40 IST

PM Modi arrives in Goa to attend Liberation Day celebrations

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday arrived in Goa to attend the Liberation Day celebrations which is observed every year on December 19.

Updated on Dec 19, 2021 11:07 IST

Rajnath Singh meets French counterpart for 3rd annual Defence Dialogue

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday welcomed his French counterpart Florence Parly and attended a meeting at 'Vigyan Bhawan' in New Delhi for the 3rd Annual Defence Dialogue between India and France.

Published on Dec 17, 2021 10:28 IST

Schools for classes 1-7 reopen in Pune from today

Schools for students of classes 1 to 7 reopened in Pune today, over 20 months after they were shut for in-person learning due to the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic and subsequent imposition of restrictions, officials said on Tuesday.

Published on Dec 16, 2021 04:34 IST

Modi in Varanasi Day 2: PM to chair conclave with CMs of BJP-ruled states

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is currently on a two-day visit to his parliamentary constituency Varanasi, will participate in a conclave of chief ministers of several Bharatiya Janata Party-ruled states to discuss governance-related matters and attend anniversary celebrations at a yoga foundation and meditation centre today, December 14.

Updated on Dec 14, 2021 06:07 IST

Devastating tornadoes rip Southern, Central US states

A devastating tornado outbreak roared across the middle of the United States, leaving dozens dead and communities in despair.

Updated on Dec 12, 2021 10:33 IST

Victory March: Farmers return back to their home states after year-long protest

Farmers who have been protesting for more than a year at various borders of Delhi started heading back to their home states on Saturday morning, taking with them a victory to cherish and memories of a successful siege.

Published on Dec 11, 2021 05:19 IST

Last rites of CDS General Bipin Rawat, Brig Lakhwinder Singh Lidder

The funeral of India's first Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat, his wife Madhulika and Brigadier Lakhwinder Singh Lidder is being held on Friday. According to news agency PTI, the bodies of General Rawat and his wife Madhulika will be kept at their Kamaraj Marg residence from 11am to 12:30pm for the general public to pay their final respects.

Updated on Dec 10, 2021 05:59 IST

Farmers finally call off protest after govt agrees to all demands

The centre on Thursday wrote a letter to the farmers who have been protesting for a year at the borders of the national capital and accepted all their demands, including the withdrawal of all agitation-related cases and compensation to the families of farmers who had died during the course of the movement against the contentious agriculture laws.

Updated on Dec 9, 2021 09:43 IST

Karnataka govt mandates full vaccination to enter malls, movie halls, theatres

The Karnataka government has issued new COVID guidelines allowing visitors with double dose of Covid-19 vaccination to enter shopping malls and cinema halls after two cases of Omicron variant were reported in the state.

Published on Dec 5, 2021 16:58 IST

Cyclone Jawad: Rain lashes Kolkata, southern parts of West Bengal

Rain lashed Kolkata and other southern parts of West Bengal on Sunday with cyclonic storm Jawad laying centred 180 km from Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh.

Published on Dec 5, 2021 09:08 IST

Cyclone Jawad likely to weaken by the time it reaches Puri coast: IMD

India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday said that Cyclone Jawad, which is currently over the west-central Bay of Bengal, is likely to weaken into a deep depression before making landfall near Puri in Odisha on Sunday.

Published on Dec 4, 2021 06:21 IST

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