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Friday, December 3, 2021

ITBP issues warning against woman lawyer suspected of honey-trapping govt officials for info

ITBP issues warning against woman lawyer suspected of honey-trapping govt officials for info

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Kiara Advani says being a partner to someone in the Army is service to the nation too

Kiara Advani says being a partner to someone in the Army is service to the nation too

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Ayushmann Khurrana was scared of shooting romantic scene with Vaani Kapoor at Sukhna Lake. This is why

Ayushmann was scared of shooting romantic scene with Vaani at Sukhna Lake

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Ayushmann Khurrana reveals he never flirted with any girl in college because of wife Tahira Kashyap

Ayushmann never flirted with any girl in college because of Tahira

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Kiara Advani in smart jacket and brown pants redefines casual winter fashion at Agenda AajTak 2021

Kiara Advani in smart jacket and brown pants redefines casual winter fashion at Agenda AajTak 2021

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Govt's draft bill proposes to prohibit certain aspects of crypto asset usage: Report

Govt's draft bill proposes to prohibit certain aspects of crypto asset usage: Report

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Shweta Bachchan, Navya Naveli answered this question to win Rs 25 lakh on KBC 13. Can you?

Shweta Bachchan, Navya Naveli win Rs 25 lakh on KBC 13

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BCCI set to clear Indian team's travel to South Africa

Indian cricketers will travel to South Africa later this month despite the threat of new COVID-19 mutant Omicron as the BCCI is convinced that the bio-bubble being created by the CSA will be safe and secure for the players. The tour comprises three Tests, three ODIs and four T20 Internationals and is scheduled to start on December 17 at Johannesburg.

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Pics: Vicky Kaushal visits Katrina Kaif's residence

Amid wedding preparations, Vicky Kaushal gets spotted and snapped by the paparazzi as he visits Katrina Kaif's residence. The atcor is also seen greeting the paparazzi in the pictures.

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Thursday, December 2, 2021

Armed man outside UN headquarters arrested after standoff

Armed man outside UN headquarters arrested after standoff

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‘In national interest’: India defends S-400 buy as curbs loom

As the threat of US sanctions looms over India’s purchase of S-400 system from Russia, India on Thursday reiterated that it follows an independent foreign policy and its defence acquisitions will continue to be guided by “national security interests”.

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China suspends Sri Lankan solar plants after India protest

China has decided to suspend a project for construction of Hybrid Energy Systems in Sri Lanka by Chinese firm Sino Soar Hybrid Technology, a Lankan media report said. These systems were to be constructed in three northern islands located close to India.

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Jobless rate: 11 states hit double digits in January-March

Urban joblessness rates in all age groups in at least 11 states remained in double digits, while it was stubbornly high among 15 to 29 year olds across all states, with this segment’s overall unemployment rate hitting 22.9% in the January-March quarter of 2020-21, latest data showed. In the October-December quarter, 12 states had reported double-digit urban joblessness rates.

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Resolve logjam in RS, Venkaiah asks govt, oppn

With the suspension of the 12 opposition members continuing to disrupt Rajya Sabha, chairperson M Venkaiah Naidu on Thursday asked the ruling and opposition benches to resolve the logjam, while stressing that ‘disapproval of undemocratic conduct in the House cannot be decried as undemocratic’.

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Maharashtra rolls back stringent travel curbs in wake of Omicron

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Covid: Coverage of 1st dose up by 5.9%, 2nd shot by 11.7%

The coverage of the first and second dose of Covid vaccine has increased by 5.9% and 11.7%, respectively, till end of November following the government’s door-to-door ‘Har Ghar Dastak’ campaign that started from November 3. However, around 12 crore beneficiaries are still due for their second dose despite the government’s vaccination push.

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Vicky, Katrina to take helicopter till wedding venue after landing in Jaipur to avoid paps: Sources

Vicky, Katrina to take helicopter till wedding venue after landing in Jaipur to avoid paps: Sources

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UN headquarters cordoned off as armed man seen outside: official

UN headquarters cordoned off as armed man seen outside: official

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Uttarakhand: Kedarnath temple, high altitude areas of Chamoli receive season's first snowfall

Uttarakhand: Kedarnath temple, high altitude areas of Chamoli receive season's first snowfall

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India intensified surveillance mechanisms for people coming from 'at risk' countries: MEA on Omicron

India intensified surveillance mechanisms for people coming from 'at risk' countries: MEA on Omicron

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NIA moves Supreme Court against bail to Sudha Bharadwaj in Elgar Parishad case

NIA moves Supreme Court against bail to Sudha Bharadwaj in Elgar Parishad case

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Germany, US plan fresh Covid restrictions as Omicron variant spreads across globe

Germany, US plan fresh Covid restrictions as Omicron variant spreads across globe

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5 more travellers from ‘at-risk’ countries test positive for Covid-19 in Mumbai

5 more travellers from ‘at-risk’ countries test positive for Covid-19 in Mumbai

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No conditionalities should be attached to sending humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan: India to Pak

No conditionalities should be attached to sending humanitarian aid to Afghanistan: India to Pak

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2002 riots larger conspiracy 'orchestrated' by Teesta Setalvad to defame state: Gujarat to SC

2002 riots larger conspiracy 'orchestrated' by Teesta Setalvad to defame state: Gujarat to SC

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Pak summons Indian diplomat; calls model's 'bareheaded' photoshoot at Kartarpur Sahib 'isolated incident'

Pak summons Indian diplomat; calls model's 'bareheaded' photoshoot at Kartarpur Sahib 'isolated incident'

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Over 1,500 international passengers tested for Covid at 11 AAI-run airports; none found positive

Over 1,500 international passengers tested for Covid at 11 AAI-run airports; none found positive

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KBC 13's Amitoj Singh failed to answer this Rs 50 lakh question. Can you?

KBC 13's Amitoj Singh failed to answer this Rs 50 lakh question. Can you?

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IPL 2022: All good things must end but Mumbai Indians will remain in my heart forever, says Hardik Pandya

IPL 2022: All good things must end but MI will remain in my heart, says Pandya

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Wednesday, December 1, 2021

Mamata Banerjee meets Sharad Pawar, says ‘no UPA now’

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee targeted the Congress on Wednesday saying “what is UPA, there is no UPA now” amid signs that her party is opposed to a Congress-led opposition front to take on the NDA. Banerjee also took a swipe at the Congress leadership saying politics required continuous endeavour, “if you are going abroad to enjoy, how will people trust you”.

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In custody, Assam lynching accused killed in accident

The prime accused in the lynching of an All Assam Students’ Union (Aasu) leader in Jorhat two days ago was “accidentally” killed early on Wednesday when he allegedly jumped out of a police car in a bid to escape and was fatally hit by an escort vehicle. Neeraj Das, alias Kola Lora, was to be produced in court during the day.

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Maharashtra may roll back some curbs for flyers after Centre objects

A day after Maharashtra introduced stringent air travel curbs in the backdrop of rising concerns over the Omicron variant of Covid, the Centre pointed out that the restrictions were “in divergence” with guidelines from the Union health ministry and urged the state to scale back its orders.

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Army to sport new, lighter combat uniform from January 15

The 13-lakh strong Army is going in for a change in its combat uniform by adopting a new ‘digital disruptive pattern’, which is ‘lighter, more climate-friendly and suitable’ for the terrains in which the force operates. The new camouflage fatigues, with a mix of colours from earthen to olive, will be showcased for the first time during the Army Day Parade on January 15.

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Avoid blanket internet ban, says Parliament panel

A parliamentary panel, headed by Congress leader Shashi Tharoor, has expressed concern over lack of government data on the number of internet shutdowns in India or their effectiveness in achieving the purpose for which they were imposed.

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'Southern India saw highest rainfall in November since 1901’

eninsular India recorded the highest ever rainfall in November since 1901, said the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday while noting that even the ‘heavy’, ‘very heavy’ and ‘extremely heavy’ rainfall events last month were the highest over the last five years.

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Karnataka to seek booster shots for frontline, health workers

Karnataka chief minister Basavaraj Bommai said on Wednesday that he would speak to Union health minister Mansukh Mandaviya in Delhi on Thursday about giving booster shots to healthcare workers and frontline workers in the state.

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Punjab poll battle heats up as CM Channi calls AAP 'kale angrej' party, Arvind Kejriwal says intention 'fair'

Punjab poll battle heats up as CM Channi calls AAP 'kale angrej' party, Kejriwal says intention 'fair'

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Telangana: Doctor suffers cardiac arrest while reviving heart attack patient, both succumb

Telangana: Doctor suffers cardiac arrest while reviving heart attack patient, both succumb

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Over 42,500 belong to SC out of 43,797 identified manual scavengers: Centre

Over 42,500 belong to SC out of 43,797 identified manual scavengers: Centre

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Prejudiced conspiracy, says Congress after Delhi Police denies permission to hold rally; venue shifted to Jaipur

Congress to hold rally in Jaipur after Delhi police deny permission

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Nothing ear (1) black edition wireless earbuds launched

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WhatsApp gets a new shortcut: This is what it is for

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In another setback for Meghalaya Congress, working president quits party

In another setback for Meghalaya Congress, working president quits party

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Sedition, UAPA charges being given out like 'prasad': Swara Bhaskar tells Mamata Banerjee

Sedition, UAPA charges being given out like 'prasad': Swara Bhaskar tells Mamata Banerjee

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'Cannot be abroad all the time': Mamata Banerjee takes dig at Rahul Gandhi, Congress responds

'Cannot be abroad all the time': Mamata takes dig at Rahul, Congress responds

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J&K: Over 10 houses gutted as massive fire breaks out near LoC in Gurez

J&K: Over 10 houses gutted as massive fire breaks out near LoC in Gurez

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LS passes Bill on assisted reproductive tech clinics; MPs flag exclusion of single parents, LGBTQ people

LS passes Bill on assisted reproductive tech clinics; MPs flag exclusion of single parents, LGBTQ people

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US reports first case of Omicron variant in California

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KBC 13's Varnika Kothari failed to answer this Rs 80,000 question. Can you?

KBC 13's Varnika Kothari failed to answer this Rs 80,000 question. Can you?

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Mamata has become BJP's 'oxygen supplier': Congress

The Congress on Wednesday reacted strongly to Mamata Banerjee's remarks against the UPA and accused the West Bengal chief minister of helping the BJP by becoming its "oxygen supplier." Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury accused Mamata of weakening the Congress to keep the BJP happy.

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Tuesday, November 30, 2021

Apprehension of Punjab, West Bengal ill-founded: Govt to Lok Sabha on BSF jurisdiction extension

Apprehension of Punjab, West Bengal ill-founded: Govt to Lok Sabha on BSF jurisdiction extension

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Badals responsible for 2015 sacrilege, police firing in Bargari, Kotkapura: Channi

Badals responsible for 2015 sacrilege, police firing in Bargari, Kotkapura: Channi

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Heavy rains likely in Mumbai today, yellow alert issued

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Govt seeks 5 names of reps from SKM to be on panel on MSP

A day after repeal of the three farm laws in Parliament, the government on Tuesday informally reached out to protesting farmer unions seeking five names of their representatives for a proposed committee, which is to be constituted to deliberate on different issues, including minimum support price (MSP).

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Kids with poorly controlled asthma more at Covid risk, says study

Children with poorly controlled asthma infected with Covid-19 are more likely to require hospitalisation than children with well-controlled asthma, or those without asthma, a new study shows. The authors suggest prioritising this group for vaccination has important implications worldwide.

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Char Dham law junked, shrines back in priests’ control

The Uttarakhand government on Tuesday announced repealing of the Char Dham Devasthanam Board Act, which had brought over 50 temples, including Char Dham shrines of Gangotri, Yamunotri, Badrinath and Kedarnath, under state control.

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Parl panel: Junk distortions of national heroes in NCERT books

School textbooks should highlight the lives of hitherto unknown men and women from different states and districts, who have positively influenced national history, honour and oneness, says a parliamentary panel while stressing that NCERT should consider the suggestions received while framing the National Curriculum Framework.

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Sameer Wankhede summoned by caste certificate scrutiny committee on Dec 14

Sameer Wankhede summoned by caste certificate scrutiny committee on Dec 14

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Parliament Winter Session: Opposition, govt lock horns over suspension of 12 MPs | What’s on table today

Parliament Winter Session: Opposition, govt lock horns over suspension of 12 MPs | What’s on table today

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Omicron: Delhi tightens Covid rules for passengers from 'high-risk' countries | Details here

Omicron: Delhi tightens Covid rules for passengers from 'high-risk' countries | Details here

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Russian president Putin hails successful test of Zircon hypersonic missile

Russian president Putin hails successful test of Zircon hypersonic missile

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Govt extends Covid containment measures till Dec 31 amid concerns over Omicron variant

Govt extends Covid containment measures till Dec 31 amid concerns over Omicron variant

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New rules for international arrivals kick in today amid looming threat of Omicron variant | Details

New rules for international arrivals kick in today amid Omicron variant threat | Details

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Agri Gold Ponzi Scheme: ED attaches assets worth Rs 32.37 crore in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana

Agri Gold Ponzi Scheme: ED attaches assets worth Rs 32.37 crore in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana

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No reason to panic, says BMC chief amid Omicron scare; postpones reopening of schools to Dec 15

No reason to panic, says BMC chief amid Omicron scare; postpones reopening of schools to Dec 15

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BSF turns to 'Made-in-India' solution for drone and tunnel detection at Indo-Pak border

BSF turns to 'Made-in-India' solution for drone and tunnel detection at Indo-Pak border

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IPL 2022 Retention: Virat Kohli has taken a pay cut for the larger interest of RCB, says Parthiv Patel

IPL 2022 Retention: Virat Kohli has taken a pay cut for larger interest of RCB, says Parthiv

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IPL 2022: Full list of retained players and purse remaining for 8 teams ahead of the mega auction

IPL 2022: Full list of retained players and purse remaining for 8 teams

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Shreya Ghoshal reacts after Twitter digs up her connection with 'bachpan ka dost' Parag Agrawal

Shreya Ghoshal reacts after Twitter digs up her connection with 'bachpan ka dost' Parag Agrawal

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Conservatives say new Twitter CEO part of 'radical left'

Twitter's new Indian-American CEO Parag Agrawal was deluged with controversy within hours of taking charge of the social media platform on Monday, with conservative lawmakers and right wing activists scrutinizing his stand on free speech and religion on the basis of his past tweets while dubbing him part of the "radical left".

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Shehnaaz steps out in public months after Sidharth's death

Actress and former Bigg Boss 13 contestant who has been avoiding public appearances ever since the demise of Sidharth Shukla, was seen in public after a long gap.

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Monday, November 29, 2021

Govt healthcare spend up at 41% in FY18 from 29% in FY14

The share of government spending in total health expenditure increased significantly to 40.8% in 2017-18, up from 32.4% in previous year, and went up from 28.6% in 2013-14 during the UPA regime, the National Health Accounts estimates show. The findings show government spending on health as a share of total government expenditure increased to 5.1% from 3.7% between 2013-14 and 2017-18, indicating higher investments in the sector as compared to previous years.

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Farm stir at Delhi borders to end?

A meeting of 32 farm groups was held at Singhu border on Monday. BKU Ekta Dakaunda president Buta Singh Burjgill and BKU Kadian president Harmeet Singh Kadian said an emergency meeting of 42 representatives from Punjab and other states — who used to participate in talks with the Centre — will be held on December 1 to formally discuss the issue of protests at Delhi borders. They refused to comment on the longevity of their struggle but hinted at lifting it after December 1.

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There’s no plan to recognise bitcoin as currency: Govt

The Centre has not received a proposal to recognise bitcoin as a currency in India, the government told Parliament on Monday, while adding that the Reserve Bank of India has recommended widening the definition of “bank note” for the launch of a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). Responding to a question on whether the government has any proposal to recognise bitcoin as a currency, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman replied in the negative in Lok Sabha.

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Overdrawing by 5 states raises grid-outage fears

National grid operator POSOCO (Power System Operation Corporation) has red flagged overdrawing of electricity by five northern states, a practice that had precipitated the world’s largest blackout in history by affecting half of India’s population for almost 48 hours in 2012.

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Punjab polls: Why Captain Amarinder Singh met Haryana CM Khattar

Punjab polls: Why Captain Amarinder Singh met Haryana CM Khattar

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Live: Arrivals from Omicron-hit nations to be tested at airport

Stay with TOI for all updates on Coronavirus from India and around the world

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Omicron risk very high, may change pandemic course: WHO

The Omicron coronavirus variant is likely to spread internationally, posing a “very high” global risk of infection surges that could have “severe consequences” in some areas, the WHO said on Monday. It urged its 194 member states to accelerate vaccination of high-priority groups and, in anticipation of increased case numbers, to “ensure mitigation plans are in place” to maintain essential health services.

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Covid: SC says create portal to make ex-gratia process easier

As many people who lost their dear ones to Covid-19 have not filed an application for compensation, the Supreme Court on Monday said that online portals should be created by all states so that people can apply online and upload documents instead of going to the office of collector and district authorities.

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Missing ‘S’ gene in RT-PCR test can point to Omicron

With the emergence of the Omicron variant, public health experts want laboratories to conduct RT-PCR tests in whole for all the three genes, particularly on international travellers, to help detect the absence of the ‘S’ gene. Maharashtra state task force member Dr Shashank Joshi on Monday told TOI that a complete RT-PCR report for Covid included that of the ‘N’ , ‘S’ , ‘E’ and ‘ORF’ genes.

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Kolkata municipal polls: This time, BJP banks on old-timers and not celebrities

Kolkata municipal polls: This time, BJP banks on old-timers and not celebrities

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Covid: Expert panel mulls nod to addl vax dose to elderly

Amid mounting fear over the new SARS-COV2 variant Omicron, an expert committee on Covid immunisation is considering to recommend an “additional dose” to those who are immunocompromised or are elderly and at high risk of infection or death due to Covid-19 infection, an official source said. A final decision on the issue will be taken by NTAGI next week, which will be then considered by the health ministry for approval.

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Arrivals from Omicron-hit nations to be tested at airports

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Supreme Court on pollution: NCR states on 48-hour notice

Shifting focus of anti-air pollution drive to the states, the Supreme Court on Monday gave a 48-hour ultimatum to Delhi, Haryana, UP, Rajasthan and Punjab to execute directions of the Commission on Air Quality Management in the NCR. It said failure to do so will force the court to set up an implementation force. The direction came after SG Tushar Mehta said that the commission had in September directed the states to take measures in anticipation of rise in pollution.

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