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News18 Afternoon Digest: 10 Ministers, Over 20 MLAs Test Covid +ve in Maha, 12 Dead, 13 Hurt in Vaishno Devi Stampede & Other Top Stories
Here are the top stories we are covering this afternoon: Vaishno Devi Stampede News LIVE Updates: 12 Dead, 13 Hurt in Ruckus, High-level Probe Initiated; J&K L-G Declares Rs 10L Ex-gratia; Coronavirus LIVE Updates: 10 Ministers, Over 20 MLAs Tested +ve in...
LPU Develops System to Measure Bus Speed, Alcohol Intake by Driver
The safety units is equipped with sensors to measure speed of the vehicle, alcohol intake by the driver, any shift/ change in the direction of the wheel and communicates sensory data to the data transmission unit, claim the researchers.
Omicron in 18% of India's Covid Samples, 50% Cases in Delhi Are Local, Say Govt Sources
India registered the highest single-day rise of 309 cases of the Omicron variant, taking the total reported caseload to 1,270, as per health ministry data.
145 Cr Covid Vaccine Doses – India Ends 2021 With a Bang; Mandaviya Hails Medical Fraternity
Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya termed the milestone as 'ending 2021 on a great note' and thanked the medical fraternity.
Four Pakistani Soldiers Killed in Firing By Taliban During Raids
The TTP claimed in a statement that seven soldiers had been killed in its counter attack on Wednesday night, while its fighters escaped unharmed.
Kerala Lottery Result 2021: Check Winning Numbers for December 31 Nirmal NR-257 Lottery on New Year’s Eve; First Prize Rs 70 Lakh!
Kerala Nirmal NR-257 Lottery Result 2021 Live Updates: Check LIVE updates for Friday, December 31 lucky draw below:
Ahead of Assembly Polls, Centre Approves 19th Tranche of Electoral Bonds; Sale Opens on Jan 1
Electoral bonds have been pitched as an alternative to cash donations made to political parties as part of efforts to bring transparency in political funding.
Covid Pill Molnupiravir’s Treatment for 5 Days May Cost Rs 1,600-Rs 3,000
Optimus Pharma head D Srinivasa Reddy said Molnupiravir could cost Rs 40-Rs 75 per tablet and the recommended dose is 800mg twice a day for 5 days. The drug is launched in 200mg strength.
UKSSSC Hiring for 1521 Posts, 12th Pass Can Apply, Salary up to Rs 69,000
UKSSSC recruitment 2021: Interested candidates can apply for the posts through the official website at sssc.uk.gov.in. The registrations will start next year from January 3.
Omicron 'Mild Infection', Says AIIMS Director Dr Guleria, Urges Not to Panic, Hoard Oxygen
In addition, Dr Guleria said that the healthcare department is prepared “from the point of view of individual immunity.”
EXCLUSIVE | 2021 Ends With Aadhaar Boom as Dec Authentications Hit Record 156 Crore, and Counting
Authentication is the number of times Aadhaar is used by a person to get a service or government benefit. Officials say the figure could touch 170 crore by December 31, a jump of 70% since second Covid wave.
Covid-19 Cases Nearly Double in Haryana; Gurgaon Sees Biggest Spike of 151 Cases
The state, however, reported no fresh Covidrelated death.
Tamil Nadu Govt Bans Celebration of New Year Events on Beaches Amid Covid Surge
The State government has also advised against crowding as it may cause rise in the spread of coronavirus, including its Omicron strain
Delhi's Yellow Alert to Continue, No Fresh Covid-19 Curbs For Now: DDMA Amid Omicron Fear
The Health Department was advised to enhance the preparedness for future surges, closely monitor bed occupancy and strengthen the home isolation strategy.
UK Emerges as Most Popular Destination for Study Abroad Aspirants: Leap Scholar
Based on the applications for the year 2021, the most popular country is the UK at 49 per cent, followed by Canada at 36 per cent, and the USA at 18 per cent.
MHA Denies FCRA Renewal to Missionaries of Charity After 'Audit Red Flags', SBI Asked to Freeze NGO Account
The bigger issue could be an FIR against the charity's Jharkhand wing. In July 2018, the staff at Nirmal Hriday shelter in Ranchi was accused of selling babies to childless couples.