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Dec 11, 2021 03:43 PM IST
Former J-K CM says situation in state not ‘hunky-dory’
#WATCH | It’s sad. Govt says everything is hunky-dory. When police personnel aren’t safe, how is a common man? China’s occupying our territory, does the Govt of India allow discussion in the Parliament?: NC chief Farooq Abdullah, on yesterday’s killings of 2 cops in Kashmir pic.twitter.com/tJBrxcNcif
— ANI (@ANI) December 11, 2021
Farooq Abdullah was talking about the deaths of two cops in Bandipora on Friday.
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Dec 11, 2021 02:28 PM IST
Efforts were made to ensure that poor don’t go hungry during Covid
Country battled Covid 19, the biggest pandemic in 100 years and we made honest efforts to ensure that no poor goes to bed hungry. That is why we have increased the free ration scheme till past Holi: PM Modi
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Dec 11, 2021 02:20 PM IST
PM Modi inaugurates Saryu Nahar Project
“My cabinet has cleared the ₹45000 crore Ken Betwa project that will end water crisis in Bundelkhand,” says PM Modi at the inauguration of Saryu Nahar Project.
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Dec 11, 2021 01:55 PM IST
Omicron milder than Delta variant, say South African experts
Doctors and medical experts in South Africa have pointed out that the Omicron variant of Covid-19 is milder than the variant, even if the former is spreading faster.
“They (Omicron patients) are able to manage the disease at home. They are able to manage the disease at home,” Dr Unben Pillay said of his patients, according to news agency AP
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Dec 11, 2021 01:50 PM IST
PM Modi inaugurates Saryu Nahar canal in UP’s Balrampur
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated the Saryu Nahar National Project at Balrampur in Uttar Pradesh. Read more
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Dec 11, 2021 01:09 PM IST
From Monday, unvaccinated won’t be allowed in public places in TN’s Madurai
From Monday, people in Tamil Nadu’s Madurai district who have not been vaccinated against Covid-19 will not be allowed to enter public places, including business establishments and banks among others, news agency ANI reported on Saturday citing an order issued by the district collector. Read more
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Dec 11, 2021 01:00 PM IST
Islamic State claims responsibility for Friday’s blast in Kabul
The Islamic State has claimed responsibility for two explosions in Afghanistan’s Kabul on Friday, according to reports on Saturday. At least two people were killed and three others were injured in the explosions.
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Dec 11, 2021 12:45 PM IST
Ahmedabad: Home minister Shah lays foundation stone of Umiya Mata Temple
Union home minister Amit Shah on Saturday laid the foundation stone of the Umiya Mata Temple in Ahmedabad.
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Dec 11, 2021 12:03 PM IST
Uttarakhand CM Dhami warns of action against objectionable comments about late defence personnel
Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday warned of stringent legal action against anyone who makes any objectionable comment about any late defence personnel on social media or otherwise. Read more
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Dec 11, 2021 11:57 AM IST
2 test +ve for Covid in MP’s Indore after returning from Nigeria
14-year-old girl, her eight-year-old brother test positive for COVID-19 in MP’s Indore after returning from Nigeria five days ago, their samples being sent for genome sequencing: Health official. #Omicron
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) December 11, 2021
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Dec 11, 2021 10:58 AM IST
Earthquake of 4.3 magnitude jolts Afghanistan
An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.3 on the Richter Scale, hit 145km East of Fayzabad, Afghanistan today at 10:17 am: National Center for Seismology
— ANI (@ANI) December 11, 2021
An of 4.3 magnitude was reported in Afghanistan at 10.17am on Saturday.
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Dec 11, 2021 10:29 AM IST
Delhi records second case of Omicron variant of Covid-19
Second case of #OmicronVariant reported in Delhi. The person was fully vaccinated and was coming from Zimbabwe. The person had also travelled to South Africa: Government of Delhi
— ANI (@ANI) December 11, 2021
Delhi has recorded second cases of the Omicron variant of Covid-19, news agency ANI reported on Saturday citing the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government.
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Dec 11, 2021 09:29 AM IST
India sees fall in daily Covid tally at 7,992; new deaths at 393
India’s daily tally of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) continued a downward trend on Saturday after 7,992 cases were recorded in the last 24 hours, taking the caseload to 34,682,736, according to the Union health ministry’s update at 8am. Read more
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Dec 11, 2021 08:56 AM IST
‘My nation demands answers’: Surjewala shoots 5 observations to govt on Covid
Congress general secretary Randeep Surjewala on Saturday targeted the Centre over the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and made five observations, including those about the Omicron variant of the virus. Read more
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Dec 11, 2021 08:39 AM IST
Delhi: Protesting farmers start removing settlements from Tikri Border
Delhi: Farmers start removing their settlements from the Tikri Border, after the suspension of their year-long protest against the 3 farm laws & other related issues pic.twitter.com/4n0qZe1s3D
— ANI (@ANI) December 11, 2021
Farmers who have been protesting agianst the Centre’s three farm laws were seen removing their settlements from Delhi’s Tikri Border on Saturday morning.
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Dec 11, 2021 07:54 AM IST
Vaccine boosters help to bolster protection against Omicron, says CDC
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Rochelle Walensky said that initial data suggests COVID-19 vaccine boosters help to bolster protection against the Omicron variant of the coronavirus pic.twitter.com/qxDB6zMSeO
— Reuters (@Reuters) December 11, 2021
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Rochelle Walensky said on Saturday that initial data suggested that vaccine boosters help to bolster protection against the Omicron variant of Covid-19.
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Dec 11, 2021 07:22 AM IST
Farm stir not ended but on hold, says Chhattisgarh CM Baghel
As the farmers protesting against farm laws called off their agitation after the Centre repealed the laws and agreed to fulfill their pending demands, Chattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel said that the stir is not ended but is on hold. “Farmers have not withdrawn their agitation but put it on hold. The agitation has not ended. Farmers will look into the government’s proposals first,” Baghel told news agency ANI on Friday.
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Dec 11, 2021 06:29 AM IST
AIMIM to launch campaign for Maharashtra municipal polls from today
The All India Majlis-E-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) will on Saturday launch its campaign for next year’s Maharashtra municipal elections with party president Asaduddin Owaisi addressing a public rally at the Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) in Mumbai. Read more
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Dec 11, 2021 06:20 AM IST
PM Modi to inaugurate Saryu Nahar National Project in UP today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Saturday inaugurate the Saryu Nahar National Project in Uttar Pradesh’s Balrampur. Read more
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Dec 11, 2021 05:45 AM IST
Taliban interim govt must not be recognised, says ex-US NSA advisor
The United States former National Security Advisor (NSA) John Bolton said on Friday that the interim government of Taliban – Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan must not be recognized as it has breached all its pledges.
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Uttarakhand CM warns against ‘objectionable’ posts; meets Gen Rawat’s daughters
Action will be taken against anyone making objectionable comments about any late defence personnel on social media or otherwise, chief minister Pushkar Dhami said.
Published on Dec 11, 2021 03:32 PM IST
India’s Omicron tally rises to 33: Tracing Covid’s new variant in various states
- The variant, which has led to widespread concerns regarding its contagiousness, has rattled the health community which is fearing the strain could be more transmissible and dangerous than Covid-19’s previous strains that caused earlier waves of the ongoing pandemic.
Updated on Dec 11, 2021 02:50 PM IST
Written by Shubhangi Gupta | Edited by Sohini Goswami, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
We don’t just cut ribbons, we finish projects, says PM Modi in UP
PM Modi said the Saryu Nahar National Project that he inaugurated in Balrampur was launched 50 years ago at a cost of ₹100 crore and was completed at Rs1,00,000 crore.
Updated on Dec 11, 2021 03:08 PM IST
Reported by Manish Chandra Pandey | Written by Sohini Goswami, New Delhi
In boost to UP farmers, Modi launches Saryu Nahar canal in Balrampur
Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath commended the Prime Minister for clearing the Saryu Nahar National Project, which was stuck in the pipeline for nearly four decades.
India sends life-saving medicines to Afghanistan in aid
The medical supplies reached Kabul from Delhi on a return flight that had brought 10 Indians and 94 Afghans from the war-torn nation a day ago.
Published on Dec 11, 2021 01:11 PM IST
From Monday, unvaccinated won’t be allowed in public places in TN’s Madurai
“Those who have not been vaccinated in Madurai will be barred from entering public places including fair price shops, business establishments, supermarkets, theatres, wedding halls, shopping malls, garment shops, banks and liquor stores,” the order read.
Updated on Dec 11, 2021 01:08 PM IST
Written by Harshit Sabarwal | Edited by Meenakshi Ray, New Delhi
As govt prepares to table cryptocurrency bill, PM Modi’s remarks
The government has said it plans to table a reworked bill on cryptocurrency in the ongoing Winter Session of Parliament after Cabinet approves it and that income earned from investing in cryptocurrencies is taxable.
Published on Dec 11, 2021 12:51 PM IST
Assam police recover heritage watch owned by footballer Maradona, 1 arrested
- According to the Director-General of Police Assam, the limited edition watch signed by Maradona was stolen by one Wazid Hussain who had fled the state with it.
Published on Dec 11, 2021 12:19 PM IST
ANI | , Hindustan Times, New Delhi
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