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Nipah Virus: 61 Test Negative So Far in Kerala, K'taka CM Says 'Will Get Report on Impact, Take Action'
The Karnataka government had directed district administrations, especially those bordering Kerala, to strengthen surveillance and preparedness.
WATCH | IAF Drill on India's New 'Emergency Landing Strip' on Rajasthan Highway; Rajnath, Gadkari on Board
According to the statement, during normal time the emergency landing facility of IAF will be used for smooth flow of road traffic.
News 18 Afternoon Digest: Covid Dulls Ganesh Chaturthi Festivities, Parties Innovate; IOC Suspends North Korea From Beijing Olympics for Tokyo No-show
Here are the top stories we are covering this afternoon: Florida Man Sick of Poor Roads Plants Banana Tree in Pothole, Scientists Create Chameleon-like Skin Which Can Change Colour, US Open 2021: Novak Djokovic Sets Up Semis Clash with Alexander Zverev,...
Afghanistan Will Become 'Pariah State' If Taliban Seize Power, Says US
In New Delhi, Blinken warned the Taliban they would have to change if they wanted global acceptance.
Russian Security Official Nikolai Patrushev Calls on PM Modi
A statement issued by the PMO said that Modi conveyed to Patrushev that he was looking forward to welcoming President Putin in India in the near future for the bilateral summit.
Karnal Protest: Situation Tense as Farmers Threaten Singhu-Like Agitation
Security was beefed up as talks between the administration and the farmers ended in deadlock.
Crucial for MP and UP, Ken-Betwa River Link Project To Be Inaugurated in November
Madhya Pradesh water resources minister Tulsiram Silawat told News18 that PM Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Ken-Betwa river link project in November.
Tamil Nadu Assembly Passes Resolution Urging Centre to Repeal CAA, BJP Stages Walks Out
The Centre should also fully give up its initiatives related to preparation of the National Population Register and National Register of Citizens, Chief Minister M K Stalin said in his initial remarks on the CAA and ahead of proposing the resolution.
'Forced to Leave Homes', Alleges Majority Community in Rajasthan's Tonk
The families took out a protest march in the town and demanded justice.
India and Portugal Ink Pact on Recruitment of Indian Workers
The agreement would set an institutional mechanism for partnership and cooperation between India and Portugal on sending and accepting Indian workers, an official statement said.
Assam: One Dead, 35-40 Feared Drowned After Two Boats Collide in Brahmaputra; Probe Ordered
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma will visit Majuli on Thursday to assess the situation.
Bihar Youth Kills Six-Year-Old, Buries Body in his House
The body was recovered after the parents of the girl lodged a missing complaint
Uttarakhand Independent MLA Pritam Singh Panwar Joins BJP
Welcoming Panwar in the party fold, BJP Uttarakhand president Madan Kaushik said he will be an asset for the party.
Can't Create Separate Avenue for Scribes for Quashing of FIRs, Says Supreme Court
The top court said it understands the importance of right of free speech and 'doesn't want freedom of press to be muzzled.'
NSA Doval, Top Russian Security Official Hold Talks on Afghan Crisis
The meeting took place a day after Doval held extensive talks with Chief of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) William Burns on the Afghan crisis.
Kejriwal to Return to Delhi After 10-day Vipassana Session
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday said he felt "rejuvenated" after completing a 10day session of vipassana meditation. The chief minister is expected to reach Delhi later in the day from Jaipur where he stayed for the meditation, a part...
