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Delhi airport witnesses crowd as centre imposes new Covid-19 guidelines

Updated on Dec 2, 2021 16:31 IST

Passengers who arrived at the Indira Gandhi International Airport from ‘at risk’ countries complained of long lines, crowded lounges, unclear instructions and costly Covid tests.

List of countries that have reported cases of Omicron variant

The new strain of Covid-19, the Omicron variant, was first reported to the World Health Organisation (WHO) from South Africa on November 24. Now, it has popped up in several other countries including Australia, Italy and Britain. More than 50 countries were reportedly implementing travel measures aimed at potentially delaying the import of Omicron as of November 28, the WHO said.

Published on Dec 1, 2021 04:44 IST

Farmers mark one year of farm law protest

Farmers on Friday marked one year of protest against farm laws at Delhi borders. The completion of one year of farmers' protest coincides with the repeal of three farm laws, which was announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi last week.

Updated on Nov 26, 2021 08:38 IST

Delhi's air quality continues to be in 'very poor' category

Delhi's air quality continues to be in the 'very poor' category with the AQI slipping to 368, according to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR).

Published on Nov 26, 2021 03:39 IST

Rains, surge in fuel cost, lead to high vegetable prices in several states

Vegetable prices have seen a surge in the Delhi-NCR region, Karnataka, Kerala and several other parts due to heavy rainfall and crop failure. Vendors in Okhla fruit and vegetable market said that the customers are now hesitating to buy vegetables.

Updated on Nov 24, 2021 10:16 IST

Normal life disrupted as heavy rains lash southern Indian states

Incessant rainfall in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerela and Andhra Pradesh has disrupted normal life of the people of the states. Crops have been damaged, buildings collapsed, several humans and animals have lost their lives as floods battered these south Indian states.

Updated on Nov 23, 2021 04:17 IST

Dev Deepawali celebrated with grandeur in Varanasi

Dev Deepawali is also known as Tripurotsav because on this day, Lord Shiva primarily defeated the asura Tripurasura. On the occasion, the ghats of Varanasi were lit by 12 lakh earthen lamps.

Updated on Nov 20, 2021 05:20 IST

Farmers celebrate after PM Modi announces repeal of 3 farm laws

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday announced that the union government has decided to repeal the three farm laws that were passed in Parliament in 2020.

Published on Nov 19, 2021 07:37 IST

Schools for classes 9 to 12 reopen in West Bengal after 20 months

Students maintain social distancing and greet each other with fist bumps as they arrive at a school to attend class after after 20 months in West Bengal.

Published on Nov 16, 2021 09:38 IST

PM Modi inaugurates Purvanchal Expressway in Uttar Pradesh

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Purvanchal Expressway at Karwal Kheri in Sultanpur district on Tuesday.

Updated on Nov 16, 2021 09:32 IST

India International Trade Fair commences at revamped Pragati Maidan

India International Trade Fair (IITF) 2021 commenced on November 14 and will end on November 27. The theme of this years IIFT is 'Atmanirbhar Bharat,' the commerce ministry announced in early October. "Export potential key focus at 40th India International Trade Fair to be held from November 14-27. 14-day mega event at revamped Pragati Maidan to display undying spirit of businesses through the pandemic and efforts to build Aatmanirbhar Bharat," Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal had tweeted.

Updated on Nov 16, 2021 03:41 IST

PM Modi pays tribute to tribal leader Birsa Munda on his birth anniversary

On the occasion of the birth anniversary of tribal freedom fighter Amar Shaheed Bhagwan Birsa Munda, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh Narayan Singh and other leaders paid tribute to the tribal freedom fighter at the Parliament premises.

Updated on Nov 15, 2021 09:18 IST

Dubai Air Show kicks off at UAE's Al Maktoum airport amid pandemic

Dubai's biennial Air Show kicked off in style on November 14 at the Al Maktoum airport, a second and smaller international hub to Dubai's main airport, which is the world's busiest for international travel. In this still, an Etihad Boeing 787 Dreamliner flies alongside the Emirati Forsan military stunt flying team at the Dubai Air Show in Dubai, United Arab Emirates on November 14.

Published on Nov 15, 2021 04:55 IST

Delhi's Air Pollution Index remains in 'very poor' category

Delhi's air quality on Monday reached the lower end of 'very poor' category with Air Quality Index (AQI) at 318 (overall), according to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR).

Updated on Nov 15, 2021 04:20 IST

Chennai rains: Multiple NDRF teams deployed as incessant showers batter city

A man carries a cooking gas cylinder and wades past a waterlogged street in Chennai as the city witnesses torrential showers for the second time in five days.

Updated on Nov 12, 2021 04:01 IST

IMD issues red alert in Chennai for November 11

Incessant rainfall in Tamil Nadu has disrupted day-to-day life in several parts of Tamil Nadu. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert in Chennai and northern Tamil Nadu between November 10 and 11.

Published on Nov 11, 2021 03:51 IST

US border reopening: Emotions run high as families, friends reunite

People who have been away from their loved ones for more than a year and a half, finally reunited and exchanged hugs and kisses after the United States finally lifted travel restrictions. In this photo, people applaud and take pictures as a women greets her boyfriend after he arrived from France at Newark Liberty International Airport in Newark.

Updated on Nov 9, 2021 13:05 IST

Photos| Abandoned crime scenes: Uphaar Cinema and the December 16 gangrape bus

A day after the crime, police had recovered the bus from the Sant Ravi Dass camp in south Delhi, where four of the six convicts lived. The bus had enough forensic evidence for police to seal the fate of the six men who raped the paramedic on December 16, 2012.

Updated on Nov 8, 2021 12:30 IST

Photos: How the Mumbai Police Band beat the pandemic blues

Arif Shaikh, member of the Mumbai Police Band, also known as “Khaki Studio” on YouTube, with his trumpet after a practice session in Naigaon, Mumbai.

Updated on Nov 8, 2021 08:24 IST

Chhath Puja 2021: All you want to know about rituals of the four-day festival

Chhath Puja, a festival dedicated to the Sun God, is mainly observed by the people from Bihar, Jharkhand and bordering areas in Uttar Pradesh. The festival will begin from November 8 with the 'Nahai Khai' ritual and will conclude on November 11 with devotees performing 'Usha Arghya.'

Updated on Nov 7, 2021 13:15 IST

Chandigarh administration organises laser show on National Unity Day

India celebrated the 146th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhai Patel on October 31. In Chandigarh, a state-level celebration was held to pay tribute to India's Iron Man.

Updated on Nov 1, 2021 04:15 IST

Delhi schools reopen for all classes with 50 per cent capacity from today

According to the Directorate of Education circular, heads of schools should ensure that students attend the school with parental consent only. It is to ensure that no more than 50 per cent of the students to be called to schools.

Published on Nov 1, 2021 03:41 IST

West Bengal: Local trains run at 50 per cent seating capacity from today

Local trains have started plying from today, October 31 in West Bengal. "Local trains may operate at 50 per cent seating capacity. All government offices related to non-emergency and non-essential services shall now function with 50 per cent of their total strength," the order said.

Updated on Oct 31, 2021 07:59 IST

PM Modi meets Singapore counterpart, French President Emmanuel Macron

“Productive discussions between PM @narendramodi and President @EmmanuelMacron on the sidelines of the @g20org Summit. India and France are cooperating extensively in various sectors. Today’s talks will add momentum to the bilateral ties between the two nations,” the Prime Minister’s Office tweeted. PM Modi will be attending the second session of the G20 Summit at Rome on climate change today, October 31.

Published on Oct 31, 2021 05:10 IST

PM Modi launches Ayushman Bharat mission in Uttar Pradesh

The Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission will strengthen the health infrastructure of Uttar Pradesh as well as of the country, help in preparations to face future pandemics and bring confidence and self-reliance in the health sector, PM Modi said. Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Chemicals and Fertilizers Mansukh Mandaviya, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, and other dignitaries are also seen in this photo.

Published on Oct 26, 2021 04:28 IST

Untimely snowfall damages apple orchards in Kashmir's Shopian

As per the visuals, farmers felt a bit worried as they feared that their crops might get damaged. The untimely snowfall in Kashmir has affected apple orchards in Padpawan village.

Updated on Oct 23, 2021 10:31 IST

PM Modi inaugurates Kushinagar airport in UP

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Kushinagar International Airport, in Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh on October 20. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Governor Anandiben Patel and other dignitaries were also present at the ceremony.

Updated on Oct 21, 2021 07:48 IST

Rain wreaks havoc in Uttarakhand, rescue operations underway

In view of the incessant rains, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami chaired a review meeting in Haldwani, Nainital on Tuesday. While speaking to news agency ANI, Dhami said, "Held discussions over the loss of lives, property, road, rescue operation, resumption of roads; have instructed officials to clear the debris from landslide so as to resume road connectivity."

Published on Oct 20, 2021 04:18 IST

Kerala Rain: Heavy rains create havoc in state, IMD issues 'Yellow Alert'

A total of 11 teams of the National Disaster Relief Teams (NDRF) have been deployed to the state in coordination with the Kerala State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA). Earlier today, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a 'Yellow Alert' in 11 districts of Kerala for heavy rainfall.

Published on Oct 17, 2021 09:29 IST

Happy birthday Hema Malini: Here are 6 must-watch movies of 'Dream Girl'

Hema Malini was born in Tamil Nadu to a Brahmin family. She made her acting debut with the 1963 Tamil film Idhu Sathiyam. Hema Malini's Bollywood debut Pandava Vanavasam (1961) and her second film Idhu Sathiyam (1962) did very well at the Box Office. On Hema Malini's birthday, here are six unmissable iconic movies of the 'Dream Girl.'

Updated on Oct 16, 2021 07:46 IST

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