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Jan 08, 2022 10:55 AM IST
Tamil Nadu CM Stalin chairs all-party meeting to discuss state’s demand for NEET exemption
An all-party meeting chaired by chief minister MK Stalin began in Tamil Nadu at the state Secretariat in Chennai to discuss the future course of action on the state’s demand for exemption from the National Entrance-cum-Eligibility Test (NEET), reports ANI.
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Jan 08, 2022 10:42 AM IST
18th Covid vaccination camp underway at Tamil Nadu today, state officials oversee drive
The 18th Covid-19 vaccination camp began in Tamil Nadu today as state health minister Ma Subramanian, health secretary J Radhakrishnan and Chennai Corporation commissioner GS Bedi reviewed the drive in Chennai.
Subramanian said that 77.3% of eligible population vaccinated with the first dose while 61.46% have been given the second dose, reports ANI.
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Jan 08, 2022 10:27 AM IST
PM Modi security mishap in Punjab: NIA nominates officer to secure, seize records related to visit
The National Investigation Agency nominated IGP Santosh Rastogi to assist the Registrar General of Punjab and the Haryana High Court to secure and seize records related to PM Modi’s visit to Punjab on January 5 from state and central agencies. NIA DG issued an order regarding the same on Friday. However, there will be no probe, the agency said, reports ANI.
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Jan 08, 2022 09:47 AM IST
Omicron cases increase slightly to 3,071, over 1,200 people recovered
The number of cases due to the Omicron Covid-19 variant in the country reached 3,071, of which 1,203 people have recovered so far, the Centre said.
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Jan 08, 2022 09:25 AM IST
India’s daily Covid-19 infections go beyond 1.40 lakh, over 1 lakh active cases reported in 24 hours
India reported 141,986 new Covid-19 cases and 285 related deaths as the total confirmed infections reached 35,368,372 and the death toll mounted to 483,463.
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Jan 08, 2022 07:56 AM IST
Snowfall continues to disrupt operations at Srinagar airport
Srinagar Airport authorities has delayed all operations and said that the snowfall is expected to continue till 11am and has reduced the visibility at the airport currently, reports ANI.
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Jan 08, 2022 06:57 AM IST
Covid-19 surge: Uttarakhand shuts schools, bans political rallies, protests till Jan 16
Uttarakhand government has shut down schools and banned political rallies and protests in the state in view of the rising Covid-19 infections till January 16, reports ANI.
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Jan 08, 2022 06:45 AM IST
Delhi air quality improved to ‘moderate’; AQI at 132
Delhi’s air quality improves to ‘moderate’ from the ‘poor’ category with Air Quality Index (AQI) standing at 132, reports ANI citing data from SAFAR-India.
India’s daily Covid cases top 1.40 lakh, Omicron count mounts to 3,071
- The active caseload of the country has reached as many as 472,169 after over 1 lakh new infections were logged in the last 24 hours. Meanwhile, the Omicron count keeps growing with Maharashtra and Delhi maintaining their lead positions with 876 and 513 cases, respectively.
Published on Jan 08, 2022 10:22 AM IST
Written by Sharangee Dutta | Edited by Amit Chaturvedi, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
NSCN-IM warns of ‘unpleasant incidents’ in Arunachal for ‘hurting’ Naga interest
Naga rebel outfit NSCN-IM accused Arunachal Pradesh chief minister Pema Khandu and deputy chief minister Chowna Mein of “acting irresponsibly and failing to restore and fulfil the wishes of Naga people” in Tirap, Changlang and Longding districts of the state.
Published on Jan 08, 2022 09:56 AM IST
‘Will do everything possible to defeat BJP’: Mahua Moitra amid Goa alliance buzz
The ruling BJP in Goa has scoffed at the idea of opposition alliance, saying that such talks prove that the opposition parties have failed to get traction in Goa.
Published on Jan 08, 2022 09:36 AM IST
SC asks Centre to respond on PIL demanding state-wise minority determination
The petition in the Supreme Court said the classification of religious minorities by the Centre at pan-India level has not only created a wave of inequality across different states but also encouraged those who did not belong to that minority religion, to convert themselves for social, political and economic benefits
Updated on Jan 08, 2022 09:26 AM IST
Tamil Nadu CM Stalin to hold all-party meet today on state’s exemption from NEET
- The DMK-led all-party meet had sought an appointment from Union home minister Amit Shah, however, Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin alleged that he refused the same.
Updated on Jan 08, 2022 10:55 AM IST
Written by Sharangee Dutta | Edited by Amit Chaturvedi, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
News updates from HT: Appointments open today for 3rd Covid vaccine dose
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Published on Jan 08, 2022 08:54 AM IST
NSCIN-IM faction says govt hurt ‘Naga interest’
- The Naga rebel outfit accused Khandu and Mein of ‘acting irresponsibly’.
Published on Jan 08, 2022 07:26 AM IST
Covid-19 precautionary dose: Appointments for third vaccine shot to open today
The Union health ministry said that the eligible population – healthcare workers, frontline workers and those above 60 years of age with comorbidities – who have already taken two doses of the vaccine, can directly book an appointment or walk in to any of the Covid-19 vaccination centres.
Published on Jan 08, 2022 06:54 AM IST
Written by Srivatsan K C | Edited by Amit Chaturvedi, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Breaking News: 18th Covid-19 vaccination camp underway in Tamil Nadu today
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Updated on Jan 08, 2022 10:55 AM IST
3 JeM terrorists killed in Budgam encounter
- Mir, who was active since December 2020, was involved in the killing of police officer inspector Parvaiz Ahmad on June 22 last year, said police.
Published on Jan 08, 2022 06:44 AM IST
Only Covaxin to be administered to 15-18 age group, cautions Bharat Biotech
- The statement comes after the company received reports of other vaccines, which have not been approved for children, being administered to the newly eligible group.
Published on Jan 08, 2022 04:06 AM IST
GitHub case: Bishnoi remorseless, said he was proud of what he created
As proof that he was indeed the creator of the app, Bishnoi also posted a soft copy of the mail that he supposedly received from US-based GitHub about law enforcement agencies seeking details from his GitHub account
Published on Jan 08, 2022 01:22 AM IST
BJP workers assault Muslim man in Jharkhand, CM Soren orders probe
The alleged incident was caught in video, and showed the group thrashing and abusing the man, prompting chief minister Hemant Soren to direct the Dhanbad deputy commissioner to conduct a probe and take appropriate action.
Updated on Jan 08, 2022 01:17 AM IST
Tripura BJP MLA demands murder charges against attackers of TMC leader
Trinamool Congress alleged that the party leader Mujibar Islam Majumder died following injuries sustained during the political attack at his residence in Agartala.
Published on Jan 08, 2022 01:09 AM IST
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