With Omicron cases rising, vaccine hesitancy in India at lowest, says survey

With Omicron cases rising, vaccine hesitancy in India at lowest, says survey

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UP Assembly polls: Expelled BSP MLA Vinay Shankar Tiwari to join SP with family today

UP Assembly polls: Expelled BSP MLA Vinay Shankar Tiwari to join SP with family today

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'Enrolment in schools dipped by 3.3mn in 10 years'

The last decade saw the highest enrolment in 2015-16, when it touched 260.6 million, and the lowest in 2018-19, when it dropped to 248.3 million. The government has focused on how total enrolment increased by 2.6 million in 2019-20 compared to 2018-19. In reality, enrolment in grades I to XII in 2019-20 was less than that in all other years since 2012-13, barring 2018-19.

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Akhilesh Yadav slams PM Modi over Saryu project inauguration, calls UP govt 'kainchijivi'

Akhilesh Yadav slams PM Modi over Saryu project inauguration, calls UP govt 'kainchijivi'

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'Do away with discretionary quota for allotment of public property'

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'Will join IAF', says chopper crash victim Wing Commander Prithvi Singh Chauhan's daughter

'Will join IAF', says chopper crash victim Prithvi Singh Chauhan's daughter

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Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka to address rally against inflation in Jaipur today

Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka to address rally against inflation in Jaipur today

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Tripura govt tweets poster with Kolkata roads on road safety; TMC slams Biplab Deb

Tripura govt tweets poster with Kolkata roads on road safety; TMC slams Biplab Deb

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Good news | Tiger spotted at Bengal's Buxa reserve after two decades

Good news | Tiger spotted at Bengal's Buxa reserve after two decades

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Chopper crash survivor Grp Capt Varun Singh's condition critical: Officials

Chopper crash survivor Grp Capt Varun Singh's condition critical: Officials

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2 cops shot dead by terrorists in Kashmir

An official said the terrorists opened fire on a police party in Gulshan Chowk area of Bandipora, injuring two policemen who died while being taken to hospital. The slain cops were identified as Mohammad Sultan and Fayaz Ahmad, the driver and personal security guard of the Bandipora SHO. Security forces cordoned off the area, but the terrorists managed to escape.

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SC asks panel to decide on easing anti-pollution curbs

With pollution somewhat loosening its annual wintry grip over Delhi and NCR, the Supreme Court on Friday relegated back to the executive the task of constant monitoring of ambient air quality over the national capital region and indicated reopening of schools and industries and resumption of construction activities could be on the cards.

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Cryptocurrencies, social media must empower democracy: PM

Delivering India’s “national statement” at the US Summit for Democracy on Friday, PM Narendra Modi called for efforts to jointly shape global norms for emerging technologies like social media and crypto currencies, so that “they are used to empower democracy, not to undermine it”. He had on Thursday called on technology firms to contribute to efforts for preserving open and democratic societies.

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Indian sisters pay Rs 1.5cr to help 92 people, pets flee Af

In an evacuation dubbed "Operation Magic Carpet", the 92 evacuees — including 30 women, 32 children and six pets — were transported across land from Kabul to Islamabad using the services of American-Israeli rescue specialist Moti Kahana. They stayed in safe houses for different periods of time until it was safe to cross the border at different times and places.

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HC admits NIA plea against Gaur bail order in Antilia case

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PM Modi bats for joint efforts to shape global norms for social media and cryptocurrencies

PM Modi bats for joint efforts to shape global norms for social media and cryptocurrencies

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Ms Universe prelim: Swimwear and evening gown round

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Karnataka CM Bommai condemns posts rejoicing Gen Rawat's demise, orders legal action

Karnataka CM Bommai condemns posts rejoicing Gen Rawat's demise, orders legal action

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Offering namaz in open spaces will not be tolerated: Haryana CM Khattar

Offering namaz in open spaces will not be tolerated: Haryana CM Khattar

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Heard about the wedding, congrats nonetheless: Nitish Kumar to Tejashwi Yadav

Heard about the wedding, congrats nonetheless: Nitish Kumar to Tejashwi Yadav

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Genome sequencing reveals 11% Delta cases in Mumbai; 2 out of 221 samples show Omicron variant

Genome sequencing reveals 11% Delta cases in Mumbai; 2 out of 221 samples show Omicron variant

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Chopper crash: Sulur Base says 2 copters sent but Madras Regimental Centre denies it

Conflicting reports have emerged on whether the IAF did a recce flight of the route before the Mi-17 V 5 carrying CDS Gen Bipin Rawat took off from Sulur air base for the helipad at Wellington on Wednesday and crashed at Nanjappachathiram, killing 13 of the 14 people on board.

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CDS Bipin Rawat's Agra visit remains a pleasant memory among city people

CDS Bipin Rawat's Agra visit remains a pleasant memory among city people

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Farmers call off year-long stir, to leave city borders from Sat

Hours after receiving a ‘signed’ letter from the Centre accepting most of their demands, farmer Unions on Thursday ended their year-long agitation and decided to leave the sites they had occupied on national highways on Delhi borders with tents at Singhu, a key protest venue, being wound up and similar action expected at other places including several toll plazas in Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan.

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Oting incident was a misuse and abuse of AFSPA: Nagaland CM Neiphiu Rio

Oting incident was a misuse and abuse of AFSPA: Nagaland CM Neiphiu Rio

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Omricon cases in Britain nearly double in a day, total tally at 817

Omricon cases in Britain nearly double in a day, total tally at 817

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Fact Check: Old video of Mi-17 crash-land shared as chopper mishap that killed CDS Rawat

Fact Check: Old video of Mi-17 crash-land shared as chopper mishap that killed CDS Rawat 

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Antilia bomb scare case: Bombay HC sets aside NIA court’s order staying bail of accused

Antilia bomb scare case: Bombay HC sets aside NIA court’s order staying bail of accused

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'China poses challenge to strategic goals'

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Cremation of CDS General Rawat, wife to be held in Delhi on Dec 10

Cremation of CDS General Rawat, wife to be held in Delhi on Dec 10

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TMC’s anti-Cong pitch reveals fault lines in opposition bloc

A day after Sharad Pawar’s NCP stressed the need to broaden the opposition bloc, the polarised debate on the shape and leadership of the anti-BJP alliance intensified, showing that Trinamool Congress’s strident anti-Congress pitch has exposed the fault lines that appeared to have been papered over in recent months.

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Tripura ‘violence’ case: SC relief for journos, media firm

The Supreme Court on Wednesday stayed criminal proceedings against a media house and its two women journalists who were booked by Tripura Police for reporting on alleged communal violence in the state.

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Over 19,000 social media accounts, URLs directed to be blocked in last 7 yrs: Centre tells Lok Sabha

Over 19,000 social media accounts, URLs directed to be blocked in last 7 yrs: Centre tells Lok Sabha

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Nasa selects PIO Anil Menon and 9 other candidates from 12,000 aspirants for Moon mission

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Fireworks outside Six Senses Fort Barwara for Katrina Kaif, Vicky Kaushal's pre-wedding bash. Watch

Fireworks outside Six Senses Fort Barwara for VickTrina's pre-wedding bash

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Live: 'Normalcy by June if Omicron stays less virulent'

Life could get back to normal by June 2022 if Covid’s latest avatar, Omicron, turns out to be less virulent than other variants like Delta, which caused the mega second wave in India this year. Stay with TOI for all updates

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Indian Army's unmanned 'STRIKE' for Ladakh-like high-altitude challenges

Indian Army's unmanned 'STRIKE' for Ladakh-like high-altitude challenges

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ED questions ex-Maharashtra chief secy Sitaram Kunte in connection with probe against Anil Deshmukh

ED questions ex-Maharashtra chief secy Sitaram Kunte in connection with probe against Anil Deshmukh

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Covid-19: Why third dose debate in India remains inconclusive?

Covid-19: Why third dose debate in India remains inconclusive?

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Jayalalithaa's 5th death anniversary event marred by wrangling over AIADMK leadership

Jayalalithaa's 5th death anniversary event marred by wrangling over AIADMK leadership

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Expert panel split, call on additional Covid vaccine dose put off

The scientific advisory group on Covid immunisation has deferred “any decision on additional dose” in the absence of consensus on whether there is a need to administer a ‘booster’ to those at high risk of infection or severe illness caused by the coronavirus. “No recommendation has been made by the NTAGI yet,” a senior official told TOI.

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SC grants PC to 12 women SSC officers released from service

The Supreme Court on Monday took the unprecedented step of granting permanent commission to 14 women short service commission (SSC) officers, 12 of whom had already been released from service without grant of PC, and heaped praise on the armed forces for displaying a complete change in mindset and supporting equal status for female officers.

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India and Russia ink 10-yr pact on defence tech, deal on AK rifles

India and Russia on Monday inked a new expansive 10-year pact on military-technical cooperation as well as the deal for AK-203 Kalashnikov rifles, even as defence minister Rajnath Singh raised China’s “completely unprovoked aggression” in eastern Ladakh while seeking greater partnership with Moscow across all domains.

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Political compulsions can’t undo verdict: SC to Maharashtra

In a setback to the Maharashtra government just a day before the last date of filing nomination papers for elections to local bodies, the Supreme Court on Monday stayed the ordinance brought by the state to reserve 27% seats for OBCs in these bodies and directed the Election Commission to stay the polls.

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Intention was to murder, injure: Nagaland cops’ FIR

Nagaland police registered a suo motu FIR on Sunday against the Army’s 21st Para-Special Forces unit, alleging they didn’t give prior intimation about the operation in Mon that led to 14 civilian deaths because the “intention” was “to murder and injure civilians”.

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'38 inducted through lateral entry since 2018'

Stating that 38 candidates had been inducted on lateral entry basis into the central government since 2018, minister of state for PMO and personnel Jitendra Singh on Monday said the lateral recruitment process achieves the twin objectives of bringing fresh talent and augmenting the manpower at certain levels.

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Nagaland firing: Konyak Students’ Union calls for complete shutdown in Mon on Dec 7

Nagaland firing: Konyak Students’ Union calls for complete shutdown in Mon on Dec 7

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Goa Assembly elections: Trinamool Congress announces pre-poll alliance with MGP

Goa Assembly elections: Trinamool Congress announces pre-poll alliance with MGP

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Sameer Wankhede’s father approaches HC, cites Nawab Malik’s defamatory remarks over past 1 week

Sameer Wankhede’s father approaches HC, cites Nawab Malik’s defamatory remarks over past 1 week

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In boost to UP’s healthcare infra, PM Modi to unveil AIIMS Gorakhpur on Dec 7

In boost to UP’s healthcare infra, PM Modi to unveil AIIMS Gorakhpur on Dec 7

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Fact Check: Kiss goodbye to this morphed image of 'anti-vaccination protest' in Germany

Fact Check: Kiss goodbye to this morphed image of 'anti-vaccination protest' in Germany

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Russia hails India for ‘refusing to obey’ US on S400

The 21st India-Russia annual summit featuring PM Narendra Modi and President Vladimir Putin saw the 2 countries, while reaffirming commitment to the S-400 deal despite the threat of US sanctions, strongly take up the issue of cross-border terrorism with focus on ensuring Afghanistan wasn’t used for terrorist activities by UNSC proscribed groups, including Pakistan-based LeT.

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Right-wing organisations create ruckus in school over 'religious conversion'

Activists of right-wing organisations allegedly created a ruckus and indulged in vandalism at a missionary school in a town in Madhya Pradesh's Vidisha district. They claimed religious conversion of eight students, a charge denied by the educational institute, police said.

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Karan Johar to Farah Khan, Katrina-Vicky's 120-people wedding guest list includes these celebs

Katrina-Vicky's 120-people wedding guest list includes these celebs

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Fact Check: Netizens falsely claim suspended Oppn MPs are feasting during 'hunger strike'

Fact Check: Netizens falsely claim suspended Oppn MPs are feasting during 'hunger strike'

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No Ranbir Kapoor songs at Katrina Kaif, Vicky Kaushal sangeet

No Ranbir Kapoor songs at Katrina Kaif, Vicky Kaushal sangeet

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CM Yogi’s ‘dream project’: PM Modi to inaugurate Gorakhpur fertilizer plant on Dec 7

CM Yogi’s ‘dream project’: PM Modi to inaugurate Gorakhpur fertilizer plant on Dec 7

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KBC 13's Prisha Singh failed to answer this Rs 25 lakh question. Can you?

KBC 13's Prisha Singh failed to answer this Rs 25 lakh question. Can you?

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Live: Vicky Kaushak & Katrina Kaif arrive at their wedding venue

ETimes was the first to confirm Katrina and Vicky's winter wedding! Follow this blog for all live updates on this big fat Bollywood shaadi.

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WhatsApp adds new functionality to disappearing messages

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59 students, 10 staff of Karnataka school test positive

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Cyclone Jawad: Rain lashes Odisha, Bengal; more in store for next 2 days

Cyclone Jawad: Rain lashes Odisha, Bengal; more in store for next 2 days

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Delhi reports 63 new Covid cases, no death; slight rise in positivity rate

Delhi reports 63 new Covid cases, no death; slight rise in positivity rate

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BJP will never topple govt, says Amit Shah; dares Congress to call early polls in Rajasthan

BJP will never topple govt, says Amit Shah; dares Congress to call early polls in Rajasthan

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Lakhimpur Kheri case: Relatives of Ashish Misra visited him often in jail, reveals RTI

Lakhimpur Kheri case: Relatives of Ashish Misra visited him often in jail, reveals RTI

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10 held with leopard skin, claws in Maharashtra's Gondia

10 held with leopard skin, claws in Maharashtra's Gondia

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Over 50% of adult population in India now fully vaccinated

India has vaccinated more than 50% of its adults with two jabs within 11 months of the launch of its anti-Covid programme. A total of 127.93 crore doses have been administered across the country till Sunday, with over 85% of the 18+ population covered with at least one dose.

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India hosts Pakistan delegation for SCO meet

While bilateral ties with Pakistan remain in a deep freeze, India and Pakistan continue to engage under the banner of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), a Eurasian political and security grouping that is seen as playing an increasingly important role in Afghanistan after the US departure.

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Live: Weekly cases fall in India, but up in 9 states

India’s weekly Covid cases continue to fall but the dip slowed to 3% in the week ending Sunday, even as nine states and UTs registered a rise in infections. Stay with TOI for all updates

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Current Cong brass sees advice as rebellion: Azad

The present generation of Congress is not open to suggestions, veteran Congress leader and member of the G-23 faction Ghulam Nabi Azad has said, lamenting that advice, even when it came from Congress veterans, is “seen as a crime or rebellion”.

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'Senior BJP neta offered money, asked me to join party'

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Russian President Putin will gift S-400 air defence system model to PM Modi tomorrow

Russian President Putin will gift S-400 air defence system model to PM Modi tomorrow

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Nurse shows presence of mind, saves road accident victim by giving CPR in Tamil Nadu

Nurse shows presence of mind, saves road accident victim by giving CPR in Tamil Nadu

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Sex racket running in guise of spa in Delhi's Malviya Nagar busted, owner held

Sex racket running in guise of spa in Delhi's Malviya Nagar busted, owner held

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Rush at Delhi airport, but passengers say procedures in place | Pics

Rush at Delhi airport, but passengers say procedures in place | Pics

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Nagaland civilians' death: TMC delegation to meet families of those killed in firing incident on Monday

Nagaland civilians' death: TMC delegation to meet families of those killed in firing incident on Monday

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Nagaland civilians' death: Toll rises to 14, SIT formed to probe firing incident | Top developments

Nagaland civilians' death: Toll rises to 14, SIT formed for probe | Top facts

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Nagaland unrest: Students' unions, political parties demand repeal of AFSPA in Northeast

Nagaland unrest: Students' unions, political parties demand repeal of AFSPA in Northeast

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MP: 17-yr-old girl raped after given aphrodisiac drug, dies of excessive bleeding in Anuppur

MP: 17-yr-old girl raped after given aphrodisiac drug, dies of excessive bleeding

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Katrina Kaif, in white saree, arrives at Vicky Kaushal's home with family ahead of wedding

Katrina arrives at Vicky's home with family ahead of wedding

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Covid-19: India's Omicron tally now 21 with 17 fresh cases in a day; K'taka traces missing travellers | Key points

Covid: India's Omicron tally now 21 after 17 fresh cases in a day, K'taka traces missing travellers

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A perfect 10! Kiwi Ajaz Patel spins history on ‘home’ pitch

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BJP in talks with Amarinder, Dhindsa for pact: Shah

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Not launching party but cannot predict future, says Azad

Amid his ongoing rallies in Jammu and Kashmir, and the speculations they have spawned, Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad said he is not launching a new party but cannot predict the future- a comment that leaves suspense about his future plans.

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Centre flags rise in Covid cases & deaths in 5 states, J&K

The Centre on Saturday raised concern over a sharp increase in daily cases of Covid-19 and rising mortality rates, particularly in five states of Odisha, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Mizoram and the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir, an alert heightened by the emergence of the Omicron variant.

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‘NDA’s national security response has been more optical than substantial’

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Param Bir Singh set extortion target for Sachin Waze: Chargesheet

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‘Night vaccination’ drive in Maoist hotbed so no one misses out

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