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37% Of Local Mumbai Covid Cases Are Omicron, No Travel History

37% Of Local Mumbai Covid Cases Are Omicron, No Travel History

NDTV — More than a third of the positive COVID-19 samples of Mumbai residents with no travel history detected between December 21-December 22 are of the Omicron variant, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said on Friday. Of the 375 samples collected, 37 per cent or 141 were detected to be of the Omicron variant and none of these cases have any travel history.

Watch: As Fire Brings Down Wedding, Guests Keep Eating In Maharashtra

Watch: As Fire Brings Down Wedding, Guests Keep Eating In Maharashtra

NDTV — In a bizarre display of love for food, guests keep relishing delicacies served during a wedding despite the marriage hall behind them bursting into flames in Bhiwandi in Maharashtra's Thane. In a now-viral video, two men can be seen enjoying their food without bothering about the catastrophic fire in the background.

Thane Couples Protest Mumbai Civic Body's Cycle Track During Wedding

Thane Couples Protest Mumbai Civic Body's Cycle Track During Wedding

NDTV — The young brides and grooms in a wedding in Maharashtra's Thane used their special day to do their bit to save the Sanjay Gandhi National Park, Vihar Lake and Powai Lake from Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation's (BMC) cycle track project also called

In A First, Telangana To Use Drones To Deliver Vaccines To Remote Corners

In A First, Telangana To Use Drones To Deliver Vaccines To Remote Corners

NDTV — Drones will soon be used to transport vaccines to healthcare centres that are not easily accessible by road under the Telangana government's "Medicine from the Sky" initiative. A trial project will begin on Saturday and the precious Covid vaccines are not going to be in the cargo for now till the project is finalised.

On Opening Of Public Spaces, BJP's Varied Stance In Delhi, Maharashtra

On Opening Of Public Spaces, BJP's Varied Stance In Delhi, Maharashtra

NDTV — Drawing a sharp contrast over its stand on reopening of public spaces, the BJP in Maharashtra staged protests today against the Maha Vikas Agadi government's decision to not reopen temples in the state while the Delhi BJP on Saturday had criticised

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"Sarkari Taliban": Farmer Leader Rakesh Tikait's Attack Over Crackdown

"Sarkari Taliban": Farmer Leader Rakesh Tikait's Attack Over Crackdown

NDTV — Bharatiya Kisan Union leader Rakesh Tikait on Sunday called Karnal civil officer Ayush Sinha commander of "Sarkari Talibani" for ordering police to "crack the heads" of farmers at a protest yesterday. "Yesterday, an officer ordered (policemen) to hit farmers on their heads. They call us Khalistani.

4 Dead As Balloon Sellers' Cylinders Explode In Madhya Pradesh, UP

4 Dead As Balloon Sellers' Cylinders Explode In Madhya Pradesh, UP

NDTV — Four people including a balloon seller died and 10 others were seriously injured in two separate incidents of balloon gas cylinder explosions in Madhya Pradesh's Chhindwara and Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi on Sunday. Tajuddin Ansari Nizamuddin Ansari Railway Colony (40) and Sheikh Ismail (70) died in a Chhindwara market while Geeta Devi (40) and Lalla (30) lost their lives in Varanasi' Ramnagar area.

ISRO Satellite Launch "Not Accomplished Fully Due To Technical Anomaly"

ISRO Satellite Launch "Not Accomplished Fully Due To Technical Anomaly"

NDTV — The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)'s mission to place its Earth Observation Satellite EOS-03 into orbit "could not be accomplished fully" because of an anomaly, the space agency said after the launch early this morning. "The performance of the first and second stages was normal.

IndiGo Offers Free Travel To "Sona Munda" Neeraj Chopra For A Year

IndiGo Offers Free Travel To "Sona Munda" Neeraj Chopra For A Year

NDTV — After putting in a stunning performance to win India's first Olympic gold medal in athletics, Neeraj Chopra is being showered with praises and prizes from across the country. The country's biggest carrier, IndiGo, yesterday announced unlimited free travel for " Sona Munda" for a year after the athlete's gold-winning performance.

Mastermind Of Tamil Nadu, Cambodia-Based "Hi-Tech Extortion Gang" Caught

Mastermind Of Tamil Nadu, Cambodia-Based "Hi-Tech Extortion Gang" Caught

NDTV — Three people including the Indian mastermind of Tamil Nadu and Cambodia-based "hi-tech extortion gang" have been arrested by the police following complaints by several social media users. The accused used fake police notice and browser pop-up window to extract money from Indian citizens, claiming it to be a fine for browsing pornographic material, which is prohibited in India.

2 Delhi Businessmen, Looking To Buy Flat, Fall To Death From Building

2 Delhi Businessmen, Looking To Buy Flat, Fall To Death From Building

NDTV — Two businessmen were killed after falling from the fourth floor of a an under-construction building where they were looking to buy a flat in east Delhi's Krishna Nagar. Both had gone inside the building, where construction work is going on, to see the flat when they fell from a balcony while looking down, the police said.

Video: Bullock Cart Carrying Protesting Maharashtra Congress Workers Collapses

Video: Bullock Cart Carrying Protesting Maharashtra Congress Workers Collapses

NDTV — In an awkward moment for the workers of Maharashtra Congress that was caught on camera, a bullock cart, which carried several Congress workers and leaders, collapsed on Saturday, while they were protesting against the rising fuel prices in the state

"Tourism With A Vengeance": Himachal Cop Amid Alarming Photos Of Crowds

"Tourism With A Vengeance": Himachal Cop Amid Alarming Photos Of Crowds

NDTV — Images of tourists thronging Himachal Pradesh have brought condemnation on social media as the country braces for a possible third wave of Coronavirus. Experts have been advising against large crowds ever since the pandemic reached India.

158 New Covid Cases In Delhi, Lowest Positivity Rate Since February 16

158 New Covid Cases In Delhi, Lowest Positivity Rate Since February 16

NDTV — The national capital recorded 158 new COVID-19 cases and 10 fatalities on Thursday while the positivity rate dropped to 0.2 per cent, the lowest since February 16, according to a health department bulletin. The positivity rate in Delhi was 0.17 per cent on February 16.

"Donate Vaccine As Birthday Gift": Himanta Biswa Sarma's Appeal To People

"Donate Vaccine As Birthday Gift": Himanta Biswa Sarma's Appeal To People

NDTV — Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday appealed to the people of the state to sponsor COVID-19 vaccination as a birthday gift to friends and well-wishers. Addressing a press conference in Guwahati on Thursday, Mr Sarma said, "I appeal people to donate vaccine as a birthday gift to friends and well-wishers.

Door To Door Awareness Campaign, Testing In Guwahati To Combat Covid

Door To Door Awareness Campaign, Testing In Guwahati To Combat Covid

NDTV — Kamrup Metro Deputy Commissioner Biswajit Pegu on Thursday said they have decided to increase COVID-19 tests in the city for early detection of the deadly virus. Guwahati and its suburbs make up the Kamrup Metro district. Mr Pegu said that a massive door-to-door COVID-19 awareness campaign will be launched in Kamrup areas where citizens will be appealed to get tested.

In Pics: Rescue Teams Help Locals As Cyclone Tauktae Intensifies

In Pics: Rescue Teams Help Locals As Cyclone Tauktae Intensifies

NDTV — Cyclonic storm Tauktae intensified overnight into a "very severe cyclonic storm", the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) said. 100 rescue teams have been deployed in Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Maharashtra and Goa. Cyclone Tauktae is "very likely to intensify further" during the next 12 hours, the weather office said, adding it may cross Gujarat coast between Porbandar and Mahuva in Bhavnagar district on Tuesday morning.

Assam Chief Minister's Late-Night Hospital Visit Linked To New Covid Plan

Assam Chief Minister's Late-Night Hospital Visit Linked To New Covid Plan

NDTV — Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has said that the state will start an 'odd-hour management' process in government medical colleges and other hospitals as India fights a deadly second wave of Covid. Mr Sarma, who earlier this week took oath as Assam's Chief Minister, visited the Guwahati Medical College Hospital at around 2:30 AM on Sunday and took stock of the Covid situation.

Watch: Indian Coast Guard Rescue 3 Kerala Fishermen Amid Cyclone Tauktae

Watch: Indian Coast Guard Rescue 3 Kerala Fishermen Amid Cyclone Tauktae

NDTV — Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Ship Vikram saved the lives of three fishermen as it rescued them from a small fishing boat off Kerala's Kannur, in a daring operation on Friday night. The distressed boat's main engine had failed and it was stuck at sea amidst rough weather conditions due to impending Cyclonic Storm Tauktae.

Hyderabad Policeman Killed After Being Hit By Drunk Driver, His Organs Save 8 Lives

Hyderabad Policeman Killed After Being Hit By Drunk Driver, His Organs Save 8 Lives

NDTV — The family of a Hyderabad policeman, who died after being hit by a drunk cab driver, has given new life to eight people by donating his organs. Mahipal Reddy, an assistant sub-inspector of police, was severely injured after being hit by a "reckless" Uber driver driving at a high speed two days ago.

Indian Startups Raised Lowest Funding Since 2016, Experts Cite Pandemic And Tensions With China

Indian Startups Raised Lowest Funding Since 2016, Experts Cite Pandemic And Tensions With China

GoNews India — Indian startups raised about $9.3 billion in 2020, compared to their record $14.5 billion fundraise last year. This is the...

Big Tech Fight Gets Ugly: Facebook Attacks Apple With Full-Page Newspaper Ads

Big Tech Fight Gets Ugly: Facebook Attacks Apple With Full-Page Newspaper Ads

GoNews India — The ads carried by the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Washington Post, started with the headline "We're standing...

Russian, Homegrown Vaccine Only Hope For India As Rich Countries Pre-Book Billions Of Expensive D...

Russian, Homegrown Vaccine Only Hope For India As Rich Countries Pre-Book Billions Of Expensive D...

GoNews India — Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a three-city tour to review the development and manufacturing process of COVID-19 vaccines, as...
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