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Gujarat’s COVID-19 tally rises to 2,00,409 with 1,510 new cases; toll up to 3,892 with 16 more deaths: Health Department

Gujarat's COVID-19 tally rises to 2,00,409 with 1,510 new cases

Gujarat's COVID-19 tally rises to 2,00,409 with 1,510 new cases; toll up to 3,892 with 16 more deaths: Health Department

Published: 24 Nov 2020, 8:53 AM IST

Maharashtra reports 5,439 new COVID-19 cases, taking tally to 17,89,800; 30 deaths push toll to 46,683: state health department

UP Cabinet decides to introduce an ordinance against unlawful religious conversions

UP Cabinet decides to introduce an ordinance against unlawful religious conversions: State Cabinet Minister Siddharth Nath Singh

Published: 24 Nov 2020, 8:53 AM IST

4 drown Shambhavi river in Paladka, Mangaluru

Mangaluru: Four people drown in Shambhavi river in Paladka, Dakshina Kannada district

Published: 24 Nov 2020, 8:53 AM IST

Maharashtra Cabinet decides to establish a 100-seat medical college in Sindhudurg district.

Cyclone Nivar is making its presence felt, I appeal to all Congress workers to provide assistance, says Rahul

Cyclone Nivar is making its presence felt in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and parts of Andhra Pradesh. Please follow all safety measures.

I appeal to all Congress workers to provide assistance to those in need.

Stay indoors, stay safe, tweeted Rahul Gandhi

Published: 24 Nov 2020, 8:53 AM IST

Extremely heavy rainfall expected in coastal and north interior Tamil Nadu districts on Nov 25, says IMD

Extremely heavy rainfall expected in coastal and north interior Tamil Nadu districts on 25th November. The most vulnerable zone is north Tamil Nadu districts: Dr. Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, DG, IMD

Published: 24 Nov 2020, 8:53 AM IST

Govt of India blocks 43 mobile apps from accessing by users in India

Govt of India blocks 43 mobile apps from accessing by users in India, under section 69A of the Information Technology Act. Action taken based on inputs regarding these apps for engaging in activities prejudicial to India's sovereignty, integrity, defence, security & public order.

Published: 24 Nov 2020, 8:53 AM IST

Techie burnt alive by kin in Telangana over black magic suspicion

A 38-year-old software engineer was killed initial district allegedly by his relative on suspicion that he performed black magic, police said on Tuesday.

The incident occurred on Monday evening when he had gone to visit his relative in Malyala mandal, they said.

The victim, employed in Bengaluru, was set ablaze.

Based on a complaint from his father, a case of murder was registered.

However, the exact reason for the murder is yet to be ascertained, police said. The investigation was on.

Published: 24 Nov 2020, 8:53 AM IST

79 new positive cases in Nagaland, 10,931 total cases

79 new positive cases reported today. The total number of cases in the state is now 10,931 including 1,471 active cases and 9,291 recovered cases: Nagaland Health Minister

Published: 24 Nov 2020, 8:53 AM IST

Russia says Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine 95% effective

Russia says Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine 95% effective: news agency AFP

Published: 24 Nov 2020, 8:53 AM IST

Bombay HC orders actor Kangana Ranaut, sister to appear before of Mumbai cops on Jan 8

Actor Kangana Ranaut, sister will appear before Mumbai cops on January 8, orders Bombay High Court

Published: 24 Nov 2020, 8:53 AM IST

Our priority is to make vaccine available for all; states should put in place necessary mechanism, including for cold storage: PM

PM asks states to set up task force/steering committees at district or block level to prepare for COVID-19 vaccine programme

PM asks CMs to work to bring positivity rate below 5 pc, fatality rate under 1 pc; calls for more RT-PCR tests

Carelessness crept in among some people in dealing with COVID-19, we now have to work to spread awareness again: PM Modi

Efforts on to make medical colleges, district hospitals sufficient in oxygen; PM Cares Fund used to supply ventilators: Modi tells CMs

PM Modi urges CMs to share their feedback in writing on COVID-19 strategy, says no one can impose any view and all have to work together

Mumbai Police files chargesheet in court in alleged Television Rating Points rigging scam

COVID-19 situation in West Bengal being addressed aptly: Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to Prime Minister Narendra Modi

We have been told to make strategy to make vaccine available to general public: Haryana CM

We have been told to make strategy to make vaccine available to general public. As it is not possible to give vaccine to all at once. In the first phase, vaccine will be provided to health care personnel & people who need it the most: Haryana CM after virtual meeting with PM Modi

Published: 24 Nov 2020, 8:53 AM IST

Himachal Pradesh: Malana village in Kullu district received fresh snowfall, today

Markets in Bhopal to open till 8 pm amid COVID-19 surge

A slew of measures have been taken in Bhopal to control the recent surge in coronavirus cases which include the closure of markets by 8 p.m. from November 24.

According to the order by the Bhopal District Magistrate, all shops, offices, business institutions in the city will be allowed to remain open till 8 p.m. and shut down from 8 pm to 6 am At the same time, all essential services such as industrial units, hospitals, medical shops will remain open till the prescribed timings.

Published: 24 Nov 2020, 8:53 AM IST

A gathering of 50 people allowed in halls while 100 can gather in open spaces in Gurugram: Haryana CM

A gathering of 50 people allowed in halls while 100 can gather in open spaces in Gurugram, Faridabad, Rewari, Rohtak, Panipat & Hisar districts. In other districts, gathering of 100 ppl allowed in closed spaces while 200 in open spaces, effective from Nov 26: Haryana CM

Published: 24 Nov 2020, 8:53 AM IST

Woman attempts self-immolation outside Odisha Assembly over alleged rape and killing of her daughter

Bhubaneswar: Woman attempts self-immolation outside Odisha Assembly. Police took her to a hospital.

The woman & her husband say police didn't take action over the alleged rape & killing of their 5-year-old daughter in July.

State Assembly session is currently underway.

Published: 24 Nov 2020, 8:53 AM IST

Stubble burning in Haryana & Punjab over last 15 days major reason in poisoning Delhi's air: Delhi Environment Minister

Stubble burning in Haryana & Punjab over last 15 days played a major role in poisoning Delhi's air & NASA images have confirmed this. Pusa Institute's experiment of spraying bio-decomposer on stubble has been very successful: Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on air pollution

Published: 24 Nov 2020, 8:53 AM IST

Himachal Pradesh: Udaypur area of Lahaul-Spiti district receive snowfall

Nivar Cyclone is currently 50km south-west of Chennai, says IMD

Nivar Cyclone is currently 50km south-west of Chennai and is moving north-westward. The prediction is that it is likely to move towards Tamil Nadu coast & cross close to Puducherry at around 5pm tomorrow. It will intensify further: RK Jenamani, senior scientist, IMD.

Published: 24 Nov 2020, 8:53 AM IST

70-year-old man shot dead by bike-borne assailants in Delhi

A 70-year-old man was shot dead allegedly by two unidentified bike-borne men outside his house in West Delhi's Vikaspuri. The accused fled the spot after shooting the man identified as Attam Sigh, who received bullet injuries on his head, police said on Tuesday.

"The deceased is an Afghani refugee who settled in India 28 years ago. He does sewa at Gurdwara at Anandpur Dham village in Karala," said Deepak Purohit, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) west Delhi.

Published: 24 Nov 2020, 8:53 AM IST

We have 30 teams committed across Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry:SN Pradhan, DG, NDRF

We have 30 teams committed across Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, of which 9 teams are in Puducherry & Tamil Nadu combined. One NDRF battalion is at Arakkonam & another is at Vijayawada: SN Pradhan, DG, NDRF

Published: 24 Nov 2020, 8:53 AM IST

Section 144 imposed from till 26th Nov in Puducherry, in wake of Cyclone Nivar

Puducherry: District Magistrate orders imposition of Section 144 from 9 pm tonight till 6 am, 26th Nov in entire Puducherry region, in wake of Cyclone Nivar. All shops & establishments will remain closed. Only milk stations, petrol stations & pharmacies are allowed to operate.

Published: 24 Nov 2020, 8:53 AM IST

UP: Couple loses jewellery, car on wedding night

A newly wed couple and their wedding party received a rude shock when all the jewellery gifted to the bride and the car in which it was kept, went missing on the wedding day.

The incident took place in Shamli district's Kandhla area, late on Sunday night, when the groom's father Kurban Ahmed was preparing for 'nikah' of his son.

The family alleged that on the fateful night Ahmed's nephew Azad came in to inform that the car, along with gold jewellery worth lakhs of rupees, was missing.

The car was parked outside to take the couple from the venue.

Published: 24 Nov 2020, 8:53 AM IST

Maha CM informed PM that he is in constant touch with Serum Institute, says CMO

Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray informed PM Narendra Modi that he is in constant touch with Adar Poonawalla of Serum Institute and that the state has formed a task force to ensure timely distribution of vaccine and executing the vaccination programme: Maharashtra CMO

Published: 24 Nov 2020, 8:53 AM IST

Kejriwal seeks reservation of additional 1,000 ICU beds in central govt hospitals in Delhi

Kejriwal seeks reservation of additional 1,000 ICU beds in central govt hospitals in Delhi till third wave of COVID lasts in city: Sources

Published: 24 Nov 2020, 8:53 AM IST

Odisha reported 642 new COVID-19 infections on November 23

Odisha reported 642 new COVID-19 infections on November 23, taking total positive cases to 3,15,271, out of which 6,821 are active cases. 3,06,726 people have recovered while 1,671 deaths have been recorded: State Health Department.

Published: 24 Nov 2020, 8:53 AM IST

Opposition & govt will work together for development of Bihar: BJP MLA Vinay Sinha on candidature for Bihar Vidhan Sabha Speaker post

We'll work as per our party's & NDA's instructions. We're going for filing nomination for Speaker's post as per our alliance decision. Opposition & govt will work together for the development of Bihar: BJP MLA Vinay Sinha on his candidature for Bihar Vidhan Sabha Speaker post

Published: 24 Nov 2020, 8:53 AM IST

Opposition candidate & RJD MLA Awadh Bihari Chaudhary files nomination in Patna for Speaker post

Mahagathbandhan-led Opposition candidate & RJD MLA Awadh Bihari Chaudhary files nomination in Patna for the Speaker post of the state legislative assembly

Published: 24 Nov 2020, 8:53 AM IST

Covid Cases Decreasing In Delhi Since Nov 10 Peak: Arvind Kejriwal To PM

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal informed PM Modi that Delhi saw a peak of 8600 COVID-19 cases on 10 November in the third peak. Since then cases & positivity rate are steadily decreasing. The high severity of third wave is due to many factors including pollution: Chief Minister's Office

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal sought PM’s intervention to get rid of pollution due to stubble burning from adjoining states especially in view of recent bio decomposer. CM sought reservation of additional 1000 ICU beds in central govt hospitals till third wave lasts: CMO

Published: 24 Nov 2020, 8:53 AM IST

PM Modi holds virtual meet with states over COVID-19 situation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday interacted via video conferencing with chief ministers of states that are witnessing a surge in coronavirus cases to review the COVID-19 situation.

Published: 24 Nov 2020, 8:53 AM IST

Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel is attending the meeting with PM Modi & other CMs over COVID-19

Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel is attending the meeting with PM Narendra Modi & other chief ministers over COVID-19 situation. Home Minister Amit Shah also participating.

Published: 24 Nov 2020, 8:53 AM IST

Centre calls Punjab farmers for 2nd round of talks on Dec 3

The Centre on Tuesday said it has invited farmer unions from Punjab for the second round of ministerial talks on December 3 to resolve differences over the new agriculture laws.

Published: 24 Nov 2020, 8:53 AM IST

50 new cases push Mizoram's COVID-19 tally to 3,710

Mizoram's COVID-19 tally rose to 3,710 on Tuesday as 50 more people, including nine Border Security Force (BSF) personnel, tested positive for the infection, a health official said.

Published: 24 Nov 2020, 8:53 AM IST

Rupee opens on a flat note, rises 3 paise to 74.08 against US dollar in early trade

Today is the death anniversary of 3-day govt that was formed last year. Our govt will complete 4 years, says Sanjay Raut

Today is the death anniversary of 3-day govt that was formed last year. Our govt will complete 4 years. Opposition leaders say such things in frustration as all their efforts have failed. They know very well that people of Maharashtra are with this govt: Sanjay Raut, Shiv Sena

Published: 24 Nov 2020, 8:53 AM IST

Telangana COVID-19 tally goes past 2.65 lakh with 921 new additions

Telangana's coronavirus tally crossed 2.65 lakh as 921 more cases were added, while three related fatalities pushed the toll to 1,437.

Published: 24 Nov 2020, 8:53 AM IST

57-year-old person was allegedly shot dead by two armed assailants in West Delhi's Vikaspuri area

A 57-year-old person was allegedly shot dead by two armed assailants in West Delhi's Vikaspuri area today: Delhi Police

Published: 24 Nov 2020, 8:53 AM IST

Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) bans sale and slaughter of meat in BBMP limits tomorrow

Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) bans sale and slaughter of meat in BBMP limits tomorrow, November 25, on 'Sadhu Vaswani Jayanti'

Published: 24 Nov 2020, 8:53 AM IST

Sensex surges 271.48 points to 44,348.63 in opening session

Sensex surges 271.48 points to 44,348.63 in opening session; Nifty jumps 76.65 points to 13,003.10

Published: 24 Nov 2020, 8:53 AM IST

With 37,975 new COVID-19 infections, India's total cases rise to 91,77,841

With 37,975 new COVID-19 infections, India's total cases rise to 91,77,841. With 480 new deaths, toll mounts to 1,34,218 . Total active cases at 4,38,667 Total discharged cases at 86,04,955 with 42,314 new discharges in last 24 hrs

Published: 24 Nov 2020, 8:53 AM IST

Rahul Gandhi slams Modi govt over bank licences for large corporates

Chronology samajhiye: First, karz maafi for few big companies. Next, huge tax cuts for companies. Now, give people's savings directly to banks set up by these same companies, said Rahul Gandhi

Published: 24 Nov 2020, 8:53 AM IST

Delhi: IMD forecasts minimum temperature of 10° Celsius & maximum of 25° Celsius today

Temperature drops in Delhi, India Meteorological Department forecasts minimum temperature of 10° Celsius & maximum of 25° Celsius today. National capital to experience 'Fog/mist in morning & partly cloudy sky later', as per IMD forecast. Visuals from Ghazipur.

Published: 24 Nov 2020, 8:53 AM IST

President Ram Nath Kovind boards Air India One- B777 aircraft for inaugural flight to Chennai

President Ram Nath Kovind boards the Air India One- B777 aircraft for inaugural flight to Chennai. The President will be visiting Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh to offer prayers at the Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple: President of India

Published: 24 Nov 2020, 8:53 AM IST

Special cell of Delhi Police arrested two criminals following an encounter in Rohini area

Special cell of Delhi Police arrested two criminals following an encounter in Rohini area. The acussed are wanted in murder and extortion cases. Arms and ammunition recovered: Delhi Police

Published: 24 Nov 2020, 8:53 AM IST

15 new cases push COVID-19 tally of Andamans to 4,656

The COVID-19 tally of Andaman and Nicobar Islands rose to 4,656 on Tuesday as 15 more people tested positive for the infection, a health official said.

Published: 24 Nov 2020, 8:53 AM IST

Jharkhand reports 219 new COVID-19 cases, 2 fresh fatalities

Jharkhand's COVID-19 tally rose to 1,07,688 on Tuesday as 219 more people tested positive for the infection, a health official said.

Published: 24 Nov 2020, 8:53 AM IST

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Published: 24 Nov 2020, 8:53 AM IST