India
Congress Launches Online Campaign to Press for Rs 4 Lakh Compensation for Kin of Covid Deceased
The Congress said that under the disaster management guidelines, the government is required to compensate the families of COVID-19 victims with Rs 4 lakh.
Delhi Weather: Minimum Temperature at 11 Degrees Celsius; AQI in 'Very Poor' Category
The weather department has predicted moderate fog during the day and the maximum temperature is likely to settle around 23 degrees Celsius.
Maha Govt Waives Exams Fee of MSBSHSE Students Who Lost Parents Due to COVID-19
Maharashtra Board Exams 2022: We are aware that they have gone through a lot already, but their education must continue, said Maha education minister while announcing the waiver.
No Entry In Malls, Cinemas Without Jabs, Testing at Airports: Karnataka's New Covid Rules Amid Omicron
Intensifying screening of international passengers, asking educational institutions to postpone their public events, and limiting gatherings to 500 people, are among the other measures announced by Karnataka.
EXCLUSIVE | It’s a Wake Up Call. Omicron Already Here, It's Not Coming From Abroad: Former CSIR Institute Chief
Dr Rakesh Mishra, former chief of the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology, said the positive aspect is that Omicron might be causing negligible symptoms. So despite probable community transmission, it has not pushed up hospitalisations or fatalities...
Lebanese Minister Resigns In Bid To Ease Crisis With Saudi Arabia
Beirut (AP) Lebanon's information minister has resigned, a move many hope could open the way for easing an unprecedented diplomatic row with Saudi Arabia and other Gulf Arab nations that has compounded the small country's multiple crises. George Kordah...
IIT Madras Researchers Create Devices That Can Help Deaf 'Hear', Mute to 'Talk'
The devices are being developed by the Centre for Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology
Amid Omicron Panic, UP Intensifies Screening, Genome Sequencing of Covid Samples Picks up Pace
The UP government has asked officials to further improve surveillance with a focus on airports to ensure that normalcy prevails in the state.
Omicron: Parliamentary Panel Recommends Evaluation of Vaccines in View of New Covid Strain
The committee observed that there is a dire need for improving the geographical spread of testing facilities in the rural regions of the country.
Bhopal Gas Tragedy: 37 Years On, Children then Not Born Scarred Forever
That has been impacted by the Covid pandemic and the months of lockdown that followed. As the world marks another anniversary, those that survived - and their offspring -- count their losses.
EXPLAINED: Role All The Committees Play In How Parliament Gets Its Work Done
The Parliament has myriad functions to attend to when it meets for a session, which is why the role of the various committees assumes salience
BJP Seeks NIA Probe into Blast in Bengal's South-24 Paraganas
Adhikari said the state police and the state investigating agencies will not bring to book those who are behind the incident as some TMC leaders are abetting those elements.
Flying to Delhi from Abroad? Here's All You Need to Know About New Covid Norms Triggered by Omicron
All international travellers should submit self-declaration form on 'Air Suvidha' portal before scheduled travel, including details of last 14 days.
CBSE 10th Science Exam Time Consuming, Students Found Application-Based Ques Tricky
CBSE class 10 science exam held today was lengthy and difficult, as per the reactions of students.
News 18 Afternoon Digest: CM Mamata in Soup for 'Insulting National Anthem' During Mumbai Visit; Petrol Price Drops by Rs 8 in Delhi
Here are the top stories we are covering this afternoon: CM Mamata in Soup for 'Insulting National Anthem' During Mumbai Visit; BJP Leader Files Complaint, Petrol Price Today Drops by Rs 8 in Delhi after Tax Cut. Check Fuel Rate in your City, Internationa...
Omicron: Maharashtra Revises Travel Guidelines After Centre's Memo on 'Divergent' Quarantine Rules
Maharashtra travel guidelines: Sources in the Maharashtra government told News18 that the revised guidelines may be released by Thursday afternoon.