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ESIC Recruitment 2021: Apply for 189 vacancies
New Delhi oi-Vicky Nanjappa New Delhi, Mar 18: The ESIC Recruitment 2021 is underway. More details are available on the official website. Applications online have been invited by the Employee's State Insurance Corporation for the recruitment of Faculty, Consultant, Senior Resident, Senior Research Scientist, and Junior Resident. Those interested can apply for the positions online on or before March 25 2021 until 6 pm. Through this recruitment 1189 vacancies would be filled up.
Ambani security scare: Hiran may have been thrown into Thane creek
Mumbai, Mar 18: Mansukh Hiran, who was linked to the explosive-laden car parked near Mukesh Ambani's house may have been alive when thrown into the Thane creek. After the report of a test conducted to determine whether Hiran died underwater remained inconclusive, the ATS would not send diatom bone samples to the forensic sciences laboratory in Haryana to get a clear opinion. The government lab in Haryana has expertise in conducting such tests.
West Bengal Assembly Election 2021: Suvendu Adhikari’s father likely to quit TMC
India oi-Vicky Nanjappa Kolkata, Mar 18: There could be more trouble in store for Mamata Banerjee as a TMC veteran is most likely to join the BJP. Sisir Adhikari, father of Suvendu Adhikari who was with the TMC since its inception will be attending a rally by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah. Suvendu said that his father would be present at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's rally on March 24 at Kanthi.
Section 144 imposed in Noida: What is open, what is not
India oi-Vicky Nanjappa Noida, Mar 18: Police in Uttar Pradesh''s Gautam Buddh Nagar on Tuesday invoked section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) till April 30, prohibiting unauthorised protests and warning of action against people not following COVID-19 protocols like social distancing and wearing face masks at public places, according to an order.
Mumbai’s new top cop had saved many lives during 26/11 attack
India oi-Vicky Nanjappa Mumbai, Mar 18: Senior IPS officer Hemant Nagrale, who was on Wednesday appointed as the new police commissioner of Mumbai, had played an important role during the 26/11 attacks as he had recovered a bag containing RDX in south Mumbai, which he had shifted to a safer place.
In Rajasthan students of Classes 1 to 5 to be promoted without exam
India oi-Vicky Nanjappa Jaipur, Mar 18: The students of Classes 1 to 5 in Rajasthan will be promoted without exams this year due to the disruptions caused due to COVID-19. However students of Classes 6,7,8,9 and 11 will be promoted only after clearing the final exams, state education minister, Govind Singh Dotasara said. He also said that the students of Classes 1 to 5 will be promoted on the basis of internal evaluations done under Smile-1, Smile-2 and Aao Ghar se Seekhe programme.
Central India likely to witness rain, thunderstorms over next 5 days: IMD
New Delhi, Mar 18: Rain and thunderstorms are likely over many parts of the Western Himalayas and northwest India today, according to the Indian Meteorological Department. Rains and thunderstorms are also likely over central India for the next five days, the IMD also said. A western disturbance as a cyclonic circulation is lying over north Pakistan and adjoining Jammu and Kashmir.
MTET exam dates 2021 to be announced soon
India oi-Vicky Nanjappa Shillong, Mar 18: The education department in Meghalaya will soon announce the dates for the Meghalaya Teachers' Eligibility Test (MTET) examination, state minister Lahkmen Rymbui said in the assembly on Wednesday. Replying to a query during Question Hour, the education minister said the notification for conducting the examination will be issued in the coming weeks.
Will there be another lockdown in Karnataka? No says BSY
Bengaluru, Mar 18: Karnataka Chief Minister, B S Yediyurappa has ruled out a lockdown in. Bengaluru as well as in any other part of the state. He also said that there will not be curfew. We have decided to open up. 3 COVID-19 care centres in Bengaluru to address any eventuality and medical emergency keeping in mind the rising number of cases. He however said that the the BBMP and the health department would decide on the location of these centres.
SC to hear NCB’s plea challenging Rhea Chakraborty’s bail
India oi-Vicky Nanjappa New Delhi, Mar 18: The Supreme Court will consider the petition filed by the Narcotics Control Bureau challenging the bail granted to actress Rhea Chakraborty in connection with the drugs-related charges in actor Sushant Singh Rajput''s death case. A bench of Chief Justice SA Bobde and Justices AS Bopanna and V Ramasubramanian will hear the plea.
Direct link to download GATE final answer key 2021
New Delhi, Mar 18: The GATE final answer key 2021 has been released. The same is available on the official website. The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2021 answer key was released by the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay. Earlier the provisional answer keys had been released and candidates were given time until March 4 to raise objections. The GATE final answer key 2021 is available on gate.iitb.ac.in.
Kerala TET result 2020 declared: Here is how you check
Thiruvananthapuram, Mar 18: The Kerala TET result 2020 has been declared. The same is available on the official website. The Kerala Teacher Eligibility Result 2020 was released by the Kerala Pareekshabhavan. Below we are providing the candidates the direct link to download the result and also a step-by-step guide on how to download the results. The Kerala Pareekshabhavan had conducted the Kerala TET 2020 examination on January 9 and 17 2021. The results are available on ktet.kerala.gov.in.
946 COVID-19 cases, 8 fatalities in Tamil Nadu
India oi-Vicky Nanjappa Chennai, Mar 18: Tamil Nadu on Wednesday recorded 945 new COVID-19 infections and eight deaths. With this, the caseload to 8,62,374 while the fatalities took the toll to 12,564, the Health Department said. The state has been reporting new infections above 500 since March 5 while recoveries have been remaining low.
7th Pay Commission: DA set to return, pending instalments to be restored prospectively
India oi-Vicky Nanjappa New Delhi, Mar 18: The benefits of the Dearness Allowance under the 7th Pay Commission will be restored from July 2021. This would mean that the Central Government employees would get an increased salary. Minister of State for Finance, Anurag Thakur told Parliament that the employees will get full benefits of the DA starting July 1 and all pending instalments would be restored prospectively.
A mighty scary second wave: Expert on COVID-19 surge in Maharashtra
India oi-Vicky Nanjappa Mumbai, Mar 18: The surge in COVID-19 cases in Mumbai and other parts of Maharashtra in the past few days is not the "ripple in the first wave" but a "mighty scary second wave", a top health official said on Wednesday. Speaking during a discussion on news channel NDTV 24x7, civic-run KEM Hospital''s Dean Hemant Deshmukh said the case numbers were now getting scary.
Night curfew announced in Sikkim
India oi-Vicky Nanjappa Gnagtok, Mar 28: Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang on Wednesday announced that night curfew will be imposed in the state from tonight in the wake of a spurt in COVID-19 cases. In addition to the night curfew to be imposed after 10 pm, it has been decided to close restaurants, bars, discos, pubs and gyms at 10 pm throughout the state, Tamang said in a social media post. Vehicles too will be barred from plying in the state after 10.30 pm, Tamang said.
What does the TMC’s manifesto for the Bengal elections promise
India oi-Vicky Nanjappa Kolkata, Mar 18: TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday unveiled the partys manifesto for the assembly polls promising a monthly Universal Basic Income for all families, a credit card scheme for students to pursue higher studies and formation of a task force to examine the inclusion of several backward communities under the OBC category.
COVID-19 likely to become seasonal: UN
India oi-Vicky Nanjappa New Delhi, Mar 18: COVID-19 appears to develop into a seasonal disease, the United Nations said on Thursday. The UN also cautioned against relaxing pandemic related measures simply based on meteorological factors. A 16 member team which was set up by the UN World Meteorological Organisation pointed out that respiratory viral infections are often seasonal.
In poll bound states and Puducherry record seizures worth Rs 331 crore made
India oi-Vicky Nanjappa New Delhi, Mar 17: The Election Commission Wednesday said record seizures worth Rs 331 crore have been made so far in the four poll-going states and Puducherry as part of the expenditure monitoring process. The seizures already surpass the total seizures made in assembly elections to these states and the union territory in 2016, it said. "Significant point is that record seizures have been made even though polling is yet to start," the commission said in a statement.
NIFT Entrance Exam 2021 Result declared: Direct link to download
New Delhi oi-Vicky Nanjappa New Delhi, Mar 17: The NIFT Entrance Exam 2021 Result has been released. The same is available on the official website. Those candidates who qualify in the written exam will be eligible to participate in the next rounds of the admission process. The next round would be the round of situation test and personal interview.
US Air Force Band of Pacific collaborates with world-renowned Indian percussionist Giridhar Udupa
India oi-Vicky Nanjappa Chennai, Mar 17: On March 12, the Hawaii-based United States Air Force Band of the Pacific released a music video featuring its virtual musical collaboration with Giridhar Udupa, an acclaimed Indian percussion artist who plays the ghatam, one of India's most ancient percussion instruments.
PAN-Aadhaar linking to avoiding double taxation: 9 financial deadlines ending on March 31 2021
India oi-Vicky Nanjappa New Delhi, Mar 17: On March 31 2021, there are several financial deadlines that will expire. There are nine financial deadlines that would expire by the end of this month. Here is the list: PAN-Aadhaar linking: The government had extended the deadline to link PAN with Aadhaar to March 31 2021 from the previous deadline of June 30 2020 due to the outbreak of the pandemic.
US elections 2021: Russia meddled, Iran did too, China sat it out
International oi-Vicky Nanjappa Washington, Mar 17: Russia had sought to influence the 2020 elections by denigrating Joe Biden with misleading and unsubstantiated allegations, pushed through people close to Donald Trump, a declassified report by the US Intelligence Community said. According to news reports, Rudy Giuliani, the personal attorney of former president Donald Trump may have been among the people.
Amidst rise in COVID-19 cases, Pune mayor says complete lockdown not needed
Pune, Mar 17: The mayor of Pune said that a complete lockdown would not be necessary amidst the rising number of COVID-19 cases. Pune's mayor Muralidhar Mohol told news agency ANI that they had made micro containment zones and increased screening and testing. I don't think a complete lockdown is needed right now. He also said that the authorities in the district have increased screening and testing to contain the fresh surge.
UPTET 2021 exam registration begins tomorrow: Exams on July 25
Lucknow, Mar 17: The UPTET 2021 exam will be conducted on July 25. The registration for the same can be done on the official website. The exam on July 25 2021 will be conducted in two shifts and the results of the exams are expected by August 20. The government notification says that the registration will begin on May 18 and would conclude on June 1. The candidates can submit their exam fee till June 2 and the printout of the duly filled exam can be taken till June 3.
Cong, NCP leaders meet CM over Sachin Vaze issue
India oi-Vicky Nanjappa Mumbai, Mar 17: Leaders from allies Congress and NCP on Tuesday met Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray against the backdrop of the arrest of assistant police inspector Sachin Vaze in the case of explosives-laden SUV found near industrialist Mukesh Ambani's house here. Sources from both the parties said they pointed out during the meeting that vaze's arrest has caused embarrassment to the Shiv Sena-led government.
No loudspeakers in Mosques, Darghas between 10 pm to 6 am: Waqf Board
India oi-Vicky Nanjappa Bengaluru, Mar 17: In an order with far-reaching implications, the Karnataka State Board of Waqf has issued a circular to all the mosques and dargahs (mausoleums) in the state not to use loudspeakers between 10 pm and 6 am, saying the ambient noise level around these structures has "deleterious effects on human health and the psychological well-being of people".
Vaze drove vehicle that escorted SUV with explosives to Ambani residence
India oi-Vicky Nanjappa Mumbai, Mar 17: The remand report filed by the National Investigation Agency suggests that prima facie it appeared that Sachin Vaze had driven the white vehicle that escorted the SUV with explosives near the residence of Mukesh Ambani on February 25. The NIA probe identified Vaze as the person seen in the CCTV footage wearing a large kurta and covering his face, a few hours after he SUV was parked outside the Ambani residence that day.
PM Modi to interact with Chief Ministers amidst in surge in COVID-19 cases
New Delhi, Mar 16: Prime Minister, Narendra Modi will today hold a virtual meeting with all the Chief Ministers amidst the rising number of COVID-19 cases across the country. The PM had lasted interacted with the CMs in January before the vaccine was rolled out. The meeting comes in the backdrop of rising cases in some states.
Bill passed in Rajya Sabha to raise upper limit for permitting abortions
India oi-Vicky Nanjappa New Delhi, Mar 17: Rajya Sabha passed a Bill to raise the upper limit for permitting abortions from the present 20 weeks to 24 weeks for "special categories of women" including rape survivors, victims of incest, minors and the differently-abled. The Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Bill, 2020 to amend the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971 was passed by voice vote. The Bill was passed by Lok Sabha about a year ago.
India mulling democracy report, freedom index to be brought by local think-tank
India oi-Vicky Nanjappa New Delhi, Mar 17: India is mulling a world democracy report and a global press freedom index to be brought out by an independent think-tank. These discussions were on before Freedom House and V-Dem Institute downgraded India's democratic rankings, a report in the Hindustan Times said.
Workers’ interests will be protected: Nirmala Sitharaman on bank privatisation
New Delhi, Mar 16: Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman said that merging of banks of privatisation of financial institutions will not hurt the interest of the employees. These decisions are not being taken in a hurried manner and the Centre is committed to taking care of the workers. "There are many banks which are performing very well. Some banks are performing just alright. But now we need banks that are able to scale up.
Not sending vaccines abroad at expense of Indians: Health Minister
India oi-Vicky Nanjappa New Delhi, Mar 16: Union Health Minister, Dr. Harsh Vardhan today said that the Centre is not exporting vaccines to foreign nations at the expense of the people of India. The reply came a day after the Congress opposed the Centre's move to export vaccines. The Congress said that the vaccines should be exported after the entire population of the country is vaccinated. "Vaccines aren't being sent to other countries at the expense of the people of India.
Beijing says it will issue visas in India, but adds a vaccine clause
India oi-Vicky Nanjappa New Delhi, Mar 16: China will begin issuing visas to foreigners, but only after they have taken a Chinese made COVID-19, a statement by the Chinese foreign embassy in New Delhi said. The statement suggests that the Chinese vaccine rule was applicable for people intending to travel to China for business, work or meet relatives. The Chinese embassy statement did not specify whether the easing of the process applies to students.
TISSNET Result 2021 to be declared today
New Delhi, Mar 16: The TISSNET Result 2021 will be declared today. The same once announced will be available on the official website. The Tata Institute of Social Science (TISS) had conducted admission to the MA programme. Candidates who appeared for the TISSNET 2021 national entrance test will have to visit TISS website and login to check their results. The results once declared will be available on tiss.edu. For Breaking News and Instant Updates Allow Notifications You have already subscribed
ABP CVoter Opinion Poll 2021: Mamata Banerjee likely to retain power
New Delhi, Mar 16: In the West Bengal assembly elections 2021, the BJP is expected to give a tough fight, but 42 per cent said that the TMC will continue to rule the state, according to the ABP CVoter Opinion Poll 2021. 43 per cent of the respondents said that they would vote for the Mamata Banerjee led TMC. The opinion poll says that the the TMC would get 150 to 160 seats. The BJP on the other hand would improve its performance compared to 2016 and could end up. With 98 to 114 seats.
ABP CVoter Opinion Poll 2021: Pinarayi Vijayan set to return to power
New Delhi, Mar 16: The Pinarayi Vijayan led LDF is expected to return to power in Kerala according to the ABP CVoter Opinion Poll 2021. In the 140 member assembly the LDF is expected to win 77-85 seats, while the Congress led UDF may be restricted to 54-62 seats. The BJP is not expected to make any impact and may win 0-2 seats, the poll also said. LDF, UDF and BJP have seen a 0.6%, 0.9% and 0.3% decline in their vote share when compared to the 2016 Kerala elections.
ABP CVoter opinion poll 2021: DMK expected to win 169, AIADMK, 63 seats
India oi-Vicky Nanjappa New Delhi, Mar 16: The ABP CVoter opinion poll 2021 says that the DMK is expected to come to power this time. This means that there is bad news ahead for the AIADMK-BJP combine in the Tamil Nadu Elections 2021. The report said that the voters' mood appears to be inclined towards the DMK and over 40 per cent prefer M K Stalin as the next chief minister of the state. Palaniswami was preferred by 29.7 per cent.
Farmer protest could present a challenge for Biden administration: US Congress report
International oi-Vicky Nanjappa Washington, Mar 16: A report by the US Congress has warned of repercussions over the farmers' protests in India. The report warns that the Indian government's position on the ongoing protests could present a challenge for the Biden administration as it shapes its Indo-Pacific policy with India as a key partner. The report published by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) could potentially fuel the disquiet.
SSC Delhi Police Constable Result 2020 declared
New Delhi, Mar 16: The SSC Delhi Police Constable Result 2020 has been declared. The same is available on the official website. The result of the Constable (Executive) Male and Female in Delhi Police Examination 2020 was declared by the Staff Selection Commission. The recruitment drive is being conducted to fill up 5,846 vacancies.
JeM commander killed in encounter at Shopian
Srinagar, Mar 16: In a major breakthrough, security forces killed Jaish-e-Mohammed commander Vilayat Hussain Lone in an encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district on Monday, taking the death toll of the ultras in the three-day operation to two. Lone -- alias Sajjad Afghani, who was one of the most-wanted militants in Kashmir -- was killed in a fresh exchange of fire with security forces in Rawalpora area where an anti-militancy operation was launched on Saturday, police said.
Should all candidates be rejected if NOTA tops asks Supreme Court
India oi-Vicky Nanjappa New Delhi, Mar 16: The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Centre and the Election Commission whether it would be really permissible to reject all candidates in the fray if NOTA exceeded that of the candidates securing the highest number of votes. A Bench headed by Chief Justice of India, S A Bobde agreed to examine a petition, but also added that such a note could cause disruptions in formation of Parliament and assemblies after the elections.
FIR lodged against woman who accused Zomato delivery boy of assault
India oi-Vicky Nanjappa Bengaluru, Mar 16: A food delivery boy, recently arrested for assaulting a woman customer, on Monday filed a counter-complaint with the Electronics City police, accusing her of wrongful restraint and slippering and abusing him. Hitesha Chandranee, who describes herself as a 'beauty and fashion influencer' on Instagram and residing in Electronics City, had accused Kamaraj, 35, working with Zomato as a delivery boy, of assaulting her last Tuesday.
KVS Recruitment 2021: Eligibility and important dates
New Delhi oi-Vicky Nanjappa New Delhi, Mar 16: The KVS Recruitment 2021 is underway. More details are available on the official website. The recruitment on a contractual basis is for RT, TGT, PGT and other teaching and non-teaching posts in various Kendriya Vidyalayas. Candidates can apply for the posts through the prescribed format. Eligibility: PGT All Subjects - Candidate should be Post Graduate with 50% marks.
Fake: Indian Railways has not cancelled trains from March 31
Trending Covid-19 Vaccine Fake News Buster Coronavirus Fact Check oi-Vicky Nanjappa New Delhi, Mar 16: There are several reports doing the rounds claiming that the trains will be cancelled from March 31. Indian Railways Cancels All Passenger Trains Till March 31, 2020, As Coronavirus Cases Continue to Rise, Only Goods Trains to Run, the viral post on the social media said. Representational Image The government however clarified that this claim is fake.
Boris Johnson to visit India in April
India oi-Vicky Nanjappa New Delhi, Mar 16: UK Prime Minister, Boris Johnson will visit India at the end of April as part of efforts to boost opportunities in the region. It may be recalled that Johnson had cancelled his visit to India on Republic Day owing to the rise in COVID-19 cases in the UK. Johnson had been invited by Delhi as the chief guest for the Republic Day celebrations.
Amidst in surge in COVID-19 cases, PM Modi to interact with Chief Ministers
New Delhi, Mar 16: Prime Minister, Narendra Modi will hold a virtual meeting with all the Chief Ministers amidst the rising number of COVID-19 cases across the country. The PM had lasted interacted with the CMs in January before the vaccine was rolled out. The meeting comes in the backdrop of rising cases in some states.
Prioritising vaccine based on profession discriminatory: Centre tells SC
India oi-Vicky Nanjappa New Delhi, Mar 15: The Centre has told the Supreme Court that prioritising judges, lawyers, and other members of the legal fraternity in the vaccine drive will be discriminatory. Listing anyone for inoculation based on profession was not in the interest of the nation. The Centre was responding to a notice based on a petition that sought such consideration. "Covid-19 vaccination drive cannot be carried out based on a separate class for lawyers.
Fake: Karnataka government has not declared holidays for colleges from March 15
Trending Covid-19 Vaccine Fake News Buster Coronavirus Fact Check oi-Vicky Nanjappa New Delhi, Mar 15: On Sunday, colleges were flooded with calls after a fake circular stated that holidays would be declared for colleges from March 15 to March 30 in Karnataka. However this circular was floated on the social media is fake. The government of Karnataka has not declared holidays for colleges between March 15 and 30. Representational Image "This is fake news.
Amit Shah’s chopper develops technical snag ahead of Bengal rally
Kolkata, Mar 15: Union Home Minister, Amit Shah was unable to attend an election rally at Jhargram in West Bengal after his chopper developed a technical snag, the BJP state unit said in a statement. Shah's rally was scheduled to begin at 11 am. He is scheduled to address another rally in Bankura before he flies off to Assam. "The Union home minister's helicopter developed a technical snag. He would be addressing Jhargram rally virtually," said a statement by the state unit of the BJP.
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