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West Bengal not planning any restriction on Christmas, Gangasagar mela yet: Mamata

Joint feasibility study on CEPA carried out after India & Bangladesh agreed for exploring bilateral FTA

Naval drills with China response to 'aggressive' US: Russian army chief

Need for stricter surveillance with focus on genome sequencing, more testing: PM at Covid-19 review meet

Ready to handle any eventuality related to Covid-19: Andhra Pradesh Govt

Only 24% people took precaution dose, urge others to do so: Kejriwal

Don't have a single case of BF.7 variant in Delhi: Kejriwal

J'khand minister says flights from China, countries with Covid spike should be halted

Russian defence minister visits Ukraine frontline

Karnataka CM holds meeting with health minister on Covid-19 situation in state

Did not get request from NMCG for research on use of Ganga river water as Covid-19 cure: Govt

Kremlin says US fighting 'indirect war' against Russia after Zelenskyy visit

India, China agree to maintain stability on ground at 17th round military talks

Step up surveillance, wear masks, says health minister amid Covid concerns

Amid a spurt in Covid cases in some parts of the world, Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Thursday asked states to remain alert and create awareness about wearing face masks and using hand sanitisers, especially in view of upcoming festivals and new year celebrations.

Making a statement in Lok Sabha, Mandaviya said the continuously evolving nature of the virus poses threat to global health in a way that impacts virtually every country.

The minister said India has been reporting 153 new cases on an average every day as against 5.87 lakh on a daily basis across the world.

"In view of upcoming festivals and new year celebrations, states also need to focus on ensuring effective awareness within the community on adherence to Covid-appropriate behaviour which includes use of masks, hand hygiene and respiratory hygiene practices, besides following physical distancing," he said.(PTI)

BJP is suspending its Jan Aakrosh Yatra in Rajasthan in wake of Covid-19, says Party General Secretary Arun Singh.

Actor Jacqueline Fernandez arrives at Patiala House Court in connection with money laundering case

We're all prepared, says Rajasthan Health Minister on Covid situation

Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis announces SIT probe into Disha Salian's death

BJP MLAs Manisha Choudhary, Bharti Lavekar and Madhuri Misal demand reinvestigation into the Disha Salian case.

BJP MLA Nitesh Rane and Independent MLA Ravi Rana demand narco test of Aaditya Thackeray.

No order yet to stop flights from China to India

There are nodirect flights from China to India or from India to China.As of now, no order has been issued to stop connecting flights to India which is coming via China. The final decision will come from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, reports ANI quoting government sources.

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann calls meeting of officials over Covid-19 situation

There won't be a lockdown since 95% of people are vaccinated, says IMA doctor

Shraddha Walkar murder accused Aftab Poonawala has withdrawn his bail plea.

Padayatra of Panchamasali Lingayats community under way in Belagavi

This isa massive show of strength by thePanchamasali community, which is demanding reservation under 2A category,in front of the Suvarna Vidhana Soudha in Belagavi.

The foot march began from the Rani Chennamma’s samadhi in Bailhongal. It will reach the Suvarna Vidhana Soudha in Belagavi, via Sampgaon, Chikka Bagewadi and Hire Bagewadi, where it will hold a Panchashakti Viraat convention.

A Delhi court on Thursday posted the bail hearing of Shraddha Walkar's murder accused Aftab Poonawala at 11 am today.

Maharashtra MLA urges citizens to follow Covid-19 advisory

When we look at Indo-Pacific Region, we see great power politics in play where an established superpower is increasingly being challenged by an established regional power with global ambitions. The outcome will have repercussions for all major players in the region, saysIAF chief.

China continues to remain volatile and uncertain, says Air Force chief

Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh hosts Indian cricket team at India House in Dhaka

Heavy police deployment in Belagavi ahead of Panchamasali padayatra

PM Narendra Modi to review the situation related to Covid-19 and related aspects in the country at a high-level meeting today afternoon.

Shinde to chair a review meeting for Covid situation today

'Asia's El Chapo' extradited to Australia to face drug trafficking charges

Australian Federal Police (AFP) said on Thursday it had taken the head of a global drug trafficking syndicate, dubbed 'Asia's El Chapo', into custody after he was extradited from the Netherlands.

The AFP said the arrest is the culmination of a long-running investigation into an organised crime syndicate known as "Sam Gor", or "The Company", that it says trafficked methamphetamine worth millions of dollars of into Australia.

The AFP did not identify the person arrested by name, and does not typically disclose the names of arrested individuals before trial. - Reuters.

Football legend Pele's cancer, heart problem worsen; will stay in hospital over Christmas

The hospital treating Brazilian football great Pele announced a "progression" Wednesday in his cancer, as well as kidney and heart problems.

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Zelenskyy thanks 'every American,' sees 'turning point'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked “every American” for their support of Ukraine as he delivered an address to Congress on Wednesday aimed at sustaining US and allied support for his country's defense against Russia's brutal invasion.

Zelenskyy called US support vital to Ukraine's efforts to beat back Russia, and thanked lawmakers and everyday citizens for tens of billions of dollars in military and economic assistance over the last year. - AP.