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NEET-PG counselling to commence from Jan 12: Education minister
New Delhi: Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Sunday announced that National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET)-post-graduate (PG) counselling for medical admissions will start from January 12. “As assured by the Ministry…
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Google honours educator Fatima Sheikh on her 191st anniversary
On January 9, this year Google Doodle celebrates the country’s first Muslim woman educator, Fatima Sheikh, on her 191st Birthday. Google celebrates renowned personalities on their birthdays dedicating a special doodle to…
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BJP slams Punjab CM for briefing Priyanka Gandhi on PM security
New Delhi: The BJP on Sunday slammed Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi for briefing Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s security. Talking to Twitter, BJP spokesperson Sambit…
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Over 17.74 cr unutilized COVID-19 vaccine doses still available with States/UTs: Centre
New Delhi: The Central government on Sunday informed that more than 17.74 crore unutilized vaccine doses are still available with the states and Union Territories. “More than 155.95 crore (1,55,95,35,295) vaccine doses…
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Amid surge in COVID cases, PM Modi to chair review meeting today
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair a meeting on Sunday to review the COVID-19 situation in the country as the Omicron variant of the virus fuels a surge in the…
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Test that can detect Omicron variant now available in market
Hyderabad: RT-PCR test is on everybody’s mind especially under the current circumstances of a COVID-19 third wave in the country. Taking this a step ahead, an updated technology analyzer is now available…
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Bulli Bai app creator Neeraj Bishnoi threatens suicide in custody
New Delhi: Bulli Bai case main accused and mastermind Niraj Bishnoi has threatened to commit suicide in Delhi Police custody, informed DCP of IFSO special cell KPS Malhotra on Friday. “The accused…
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Uttar Pradesh: Poster wars begin on social media ahead of polls
Lucknow: The announcement of Assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh has hurtled major political parties into a race for the victory post. The parties have already started releasing posters on social media, where most…
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COVID hits Parliament: Over 400 staff test positive
New Delhi: Ahead of the Budget Session of the Parliament, more than 400 Parliament staff members were tested positive for COVID-19, according to official sources. The officials told ANI that 402 staff…
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Video: Hindutva goons vandalise shrine in Himachal Pradesh
Hindutva goons have vandalised a shrine in Himachal Pradesh calling it “illegal”. The incident reportedly took place two days ago, but the videos of the same have now surfaced on social media.…
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What we know about ‘Bulli Bai’ creator Niraj Bishnoi- 4 points
A 21-year-old B.tech student, Niraj Bishnoi, was arrested by the Delhi Police for his alleged involvement in the Bulli Bai application, which reportedly targetted over 100 influential Muslim women, whose doctored pictures…
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Omicron can be more lethal for children than Delta: Experts
New Delhi: Amid the rise of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus, health experts on Saturday warned that this variant may lead children to witness more problems as compared to the Delta variant.…
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IIM students, faculty urge PM Modi to speak up against hate speech
Delhi: Students and faculty members from the Indian Institute of Management have written an open letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging him to address the issues of hate speech and caste-based…
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Omicron Blow: Rupee expected to weaken on inflation, infection woes
Mumbai: Likely surge in bond yields along with rising COVID-19 cases are expected to weaken the Indian rupee during the upcoming week. Besides, persistently high energy costs could subdue the rupee bulls.…
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India may see 10 lakh Covid cases a day by Jan-end: IISc-ISI model
New Delhi: As the Omicron-triggered third Covid wave enters a key phase, a new projection by researchers at the Indian Institute of Science and Indian Statistical Institute (IISc-ISI) claims that the country…
