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ANI reported, The Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft carrying the mortal remains of CDS Gen Bipin Rawat from Sulur arrives at Palam airbase

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09 Dec 2021, 8:06 PM

The IAF aircraft carrying mortal remains of CDS Rawat arrives at Palam Airbase

ANI reported, The Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft carrying the mortal remains of CDS Gen Bipin Rawat from Sulur arrives at Palam airbase.

09 Dec 2021, 7:32 PM

Gujarat reports 70 new COVID-19 cases, 0 deaths in the last 24 hours

Gujarat reports 70 new COVID-19 cases, 28 recoveries and zero deaths in the last 24 hours. Total cases 8,27,943 Total recoveries 8,17,389 Death toll 10,095

09 Dec 2021, 6:31 PM

India to keep international passenger flights suspended till Jan 31: DGCA

According to PTI, India to keep scheduled international passenger flights suspended till Jan 31: Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).


09 Dec 2021, 6:16 PM

IAF aircraft carrying mortal remains of CDS Rawat expected to arrive at Palam airbase today

The Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft from Sulur is expected to arrive at Palam airbase by 1940 hours today. 'Shradhanjali ceremony' is scheduled from 2030 hours onwards: Indian Army

09 Dec 2021, 5:46 PM

Capt. Varun Singh shifted to Command Hospital, Bengaluru for further treatment

Indian Air Force’s Group Captain Varun Singh, the lone survivor of the Coonoor military chopper crash, shifted to Command Hospital, Bengaluru for further treatment


09 Dec 2021, 5:09 PM

CBI arrests brother of TMC youth wing leader Binay Mishra in illegal coal smuggling case

Kolkata | CBI arrests Bikash Mishra, brother of Trinamool Congress' youth wing leader Binay Mishra, accused in the illegal coal smuggling case. He was arrested at a private hospital where he is undergoing treatment.

09 Dec 2021, 4:24 PM

India removes Singapore from 'at risk' countries list countries from where travellers would need to follow additional measures on arrival

Singapore removed from the list of 'at risk' countries from where travellers would need to follow additional measures on arrival in India, including post-arrival testing. 12 countries including South Africa, Botswana and China are on the list.


09 Dec 2021, 4:09 PM

Calcutta HC quashes FIR against Mithun Chakraborty over his controversial speech during the WB election campaign

Calcutta High Court Justice Kaushik Chanda bench quashes FIR against actor & BJP leader Mithun Chakraborty over his controversial speech during the West Bengal election campaign. Further investigation has also stayed.

09 Dec 2021, 4:09 PM

All 13 bodies are brought in Indian Air Force C-130J Super Hercules transport aircraft to Delhi

All 13 bodies are being brought in an Indian Air Force C-130J Super Hercules transport aircraft from Sulur to Delhi. IAF Chief has already left for Delhi from there. Four bodies including that of Gen Rawat, his wife & Brig LS Lidder have been positively identified: Sources


09 Dec 2021, 3:06 PM

If Govt doesn't fulfill its promises, we could resume our agitation, says Charuni

We have decided to suspend our agitation. We will hold a review meeting on Jan 15. If Govt doesn't fulfill its promises, we could resume our agitation: Farmer leader Gurnam Singh Charuni following a meeting of Samyukta Kisan Morcha in Delhi

09 Dec 2021, 2:40 PM

Farmers receive letter from Govt to form committee on MSP & withdraw cases against them

Protesting farmers receive a letter from Govt of India, with promises of forming a committee on MSP and withdrawing cases against them immediately. "As far as the matter of compensation is concerned, UP and Haryana have given in-principle consent," it reads.


09 Dec 2021, 2:26 PM

Farmers start removing tents from protest site at Singhu border

Farmers start removing tents from their protest site in Singhu on Delhi-Haryana border.

"We are preparing to leave for our homes, but the final decision will be taken by Samyukt Kisan Morcha," a farmer says

09 Dec 2021, 1:32 PM

SKM to discuss new draft proposal from govt today, says member of SKM's 5-member committee

The new draft proposal received from the Govt will be discussed in the meeting of Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) today. Accordingly, the SKM will take a decision (regarding withdrawing the agitation): Ashok Dhawale, a member of SKM's five-member committee.


09 Dec 2021, 12:59 PM

Advocate-activist Sudha Bharadwaj released from Byculla jail, Mumbai

Advocate-activist Sudha Bharadwaj, an accused in the Bhima Koregaon case, released from Byculla jail in Mumbai

09 Dec 2021, 12:21 PM

People mourn demise of CDS General Bipin Rawat at his native village in Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand: People mourn the demise of CDS General Bipin Rawat at his native village Bhamorikhal in the Pauri Garhwal district.

"He was very close to us and was scheduled to come here soon," says his uncle Bharat Singh Rawat


09 Dec 2021, 11:34 AM

Air Marshal Manvendra Singh to head tri-services inquiry into IAF Mi-17 crash: IAF officials

ANI reported that according to IAF officials, Air Marshal Manvendra Singh is heading the tri-services inquiry into the IAF Mi-17 that crashed yesterday. Singh is Commander of Indian Air Force’s training command and a helicopter pilot himself.

09 Dec 2021, 11:14 AM

IAF has ordered a tri-service inquiry into military chopper crash: Defence Minister

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, addressing the Parliament on General Bipin Rawat's chopper crash, said that all efforts being made to save Group Captain Varun Singh who is on life support, reported NDTV.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said in the Lok Sabha today that the Indian Air Force (IAF) has ordered a tri-service inquiry into the military chopper crash, reported ANI. The investigation will be led by Air Marshal Manavendra Singh. The inquiry team reached Wellington yesterday itself and started the investigation.

The minister added that the last rites of CDS General Bipin Rawat and the other military personnel will be performed with appropriate military honour, reported ANI.

The Rajya Sabha also observed a two-minute silence on the demise of Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, his wife, and other personnel in a military helicopter crash near Coonoor, Tamil Nadu, reported ANI.


09 Dec 2021, 11:07 AM

We've decided not to protest today in honour of CDS Bipin Rawat & the soldiers who died: Mallikarjun Kharge

ANI quoted Mallikarjun Kharge, LoP in Rajya Sabha, as saying, "We've decided not to protest (against the suspension of 12 Rajya Sabha MPs) today in honour of CDS Bipin Rawat & the soldiers who died in the chopper crash & to pay tribute to them. We'll also attend Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's address".

09 Dec 2021, 10:48 AM

Bodies of those who died in military chopper crash brought to Madras Regimental Centre

ANI reported that the bodies of those who died in the military chopper crash yesterday have been brought to Madras Regimental Centre from Military Hospital, Wellington in Nilgiris district, Tamil Nadu.


09 Dec 2021, 10:17 AM

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to make a statement in Parliament on military helicopter crash in Tamil Nadu

ANI reported that Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will make a statement in Lok Sabha at 11 am today followed by the statement at Rajya Sabha on the military helicopter crash in Tamil Nadu.

09 Dec 2021, 10:00 AM

Tamil Nadu Forensic Science department team arrives at crash site in Coonoor

ANI reported that a team of Tamil Nadu Forensic Science Department headed by Director Srinivasan arrived at the crash site near Kattery in Coonoor.


09 Dec 2021, 9:47 AM

Urgent meeting of FORDA called to discuss course of action for resident doctors' protest

ANI reported that an urgent meeting of FORDA has been called today with various RDA representatives to discuss the course of action of the ongoing Resident Doctor’s protest over "repeated delay in NEET PG Counselling 2021".

09 Dec 2021, 9:30 AM

9,419 new Covid cases, 159 deaths in the last 24 hours

India reported 9,419 new Covid cases, 8,251 recoveries, and 159 deaths in the last 24 hours, reported ANI. This takes the active cases to 94,742, the total recoveries to 3,40,97,388, the death toll: 4,74,111 and the total vaccination to 130.39 cr.


09 Dec 2021, 9:11 AM

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi to launch poll campaign in Goa from Dec 10

Congress party's General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra is set to launch a poll campaign in Goa from December 10, for the upcoming state Assembly polls, reported ANI.

09 Dec 2021, 8:47 AM

IAF chief reaches chopper crash site near Coonoor in Tamil Nadu

IAF chief Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari reached the chopper crash site near Coonoor in Nilgiris district of Tamil Nadu, reported ANI.

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