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Madhya Pradesh Speaker Pushes Ramayana Course For MLAs, Finds No Takers

Madhya Pradesh Speaker Pushes Ramayana Course For MLAs, Finds No Takers

Written by Anurag Dwary | Tuesday January 04, 2022, Bhopal

The ruling Madhya Pradesh BJP, which champions Hindutva, and the opposition Congress, which has been treading the soft Hindutva line since 2018 in the state, have not shown any interest in the one-year long diploma course in Ramcharitmanas.

Meghalaya Sees Its First 5 Omicron Cases As Variant Spreads To Northeast

Meghalaya Sees Its First 5 Omicron Cases As Variant Spreads To Northeast

Written by Ratnadip Choudhury | Tuesday January 04, 2022, Guwahati

Meghalaya has detected five cases of the Omicron variant, three of which are from Shillong, while the remaining two are from the RiBhoi district, health authorities said on Tuesday.

Elon Musk-Backed Internet Firm To Refund Pre-Orders In India

Elon Musk-Backed Internet Firm To Refund Pre-Orders In India

Tuesday January 04, 2022, Mumbai

Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet venture told its members on Tuesday that the Indian government had asked the company to refund all its pre-orders until it receives licences to operate in the country.

Bengal Allows Flights From Mumbai, Delhi Only Thrice A Week

Bengal Allows Flights From Mumbai, Delhi Only Thrice A Week

Asian News International | Tuesday January 04, 2022, Kolkata

In light of the prevailing COVID-19 situation, the West Bengal government on Tuesday wrote to the Ministry of Civil Aviation informing it of their decision to allow domestic flights from Mumbai and Delhi only thrice a week from January 5.

UP BJP Chief Accuses Muslim Law Board Of Politicising <i>Surya Namaskar</i>

UP BJP Chief Accuses Muslim Law Board Of Politicising Surya Namaskar

Press Trust of India | Tuesday January 04, 2022, Lucknow

Uttar Pradesh BJP chief Swatantra Dev Singh Tuesday accused the All India Muslim Personal Law Board of politicising 'Surya Namaskar', after the Board said Muslim students cannot practice the exercise as "sun worship" is not allowed in Islam.

1,027 New Covid Cases In Punjab, Massive 145% Rise In 24 Hours

1,027 New Covid Cases In Punjab, Massive 145% Rise In 24 Hours

Press Trust of India | Tuesday January 04, 2022, Chandigarh

Punjab on Tuesday reported a big jump in fresh COVID-19 cases with 1,027 more people getting infected, taking the infection tally to 6,06,927 in the state, where two more people died from coronavirus.

Weekend Curfew In Karnataka From Friday Amid Rising Covid Cases

Weekend Curfew In Karnataka From Friday Amid Rising Covid Cases

Edited by Swati Bhasin | Tuesday January 04, 2022, Bengaluru

Karanataka will impose a weekend curfew - starting this Friday - to check the spread of coronavirus cases which are yet again on a rise.

"When On Bench, Judge Cannot Defend Himself": Chief Justice NV Ramana

"When On Bench, Judge Cannot Defend Himself": Chief Justice NV Ramana

Press Trust of India | Tuesday January 04, 2022, New Delhi

Chief Justice of India NV Ramana on Tuesday said that a judge, when on the Bench, cannot defend himself against even "motivated attacks," while a retired judge can do so when the need arises.

Telangana Records Huge Spike In New Infections At 1,052, 10 Omicron Cases

Telangana Records Huge Spike In New Infections At 1,052, 10 Omicron Cases

Press Trust of India | Tuesday January 04, 2022, Hyderabad

In a massive jump, Telangana on Tuesday reported 1,052 new COVID-19 cases, more than double that was recorded yesterday, taking the tally to 6, 84,023, while the death count rose to 4,033 with two more fatalities.

PM Spotlights Tripura's Growth As "Example" of Double Engine Government

PM Spotlights Tripura's Growth As "Example" of Double Engine Government

Written by Ratnadip Choudhury | Tuesday January 04, 2022, Agartala

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today spotlighted Tripura's growth story as an "example" of the effectiveness of the "double engine" government - the BJP government at the Centre and in the state.

Debate On Special Forces Act Will Be Over Soon, Says Assam Chief Minister

Debate On Special Forces Act Will Be Over Soon, Says Assam Chief Minister

Written by Ratandip Choudhury | Tuesday January 04, 2022, Guwahati

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma today yet again said the debate on Armed Forces Special Powers Act, 1958 (AFSPA) will be over soon and "good news" may arrive by March.

Watch: PM Modi Tries His Hand At Playing Traditional Instruments In Manipur

Watch: PM Modi Tries His Hand At Playing Traditional Instruments In Manipur

Asian News International | Tuesday January 04, 2022, Imphal

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday tried his hand at playing traditional musical instruments during his visit to Manipur's capital city Imphal.

NEET PG Admissions: Supreme Court, On Centre's Plea, Advances Case Date

NEET PG Admissions: Supreme Court, On Centre's Plea, Advances Case Date

Reported by Sukirti Dwivedi, Edited by Ashutosh Tripathi | Tuesday January 04, 2022, New Delhi

The Supreme Court, upon Centre's urgent request, has advanced the date in the hearing of a case raising questions about the Rs 8 lakh income criteria for identifying Economically Weaker Section (EWS) quota in connection with the NEET-PG admissions.

PM Modi To Visit Punjab, His First Since Farm Laws Withdrawn

PM Modi To Visit Punjab, His First Since Farm Laws Withdrawn

Press Trust of India | Tuesday January 04, 2022, Chandigarh

Around 10,000 security personnel have been deployed in Punjab's Ferozepur district ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit, which is being opposed by some farmer unions.

Major Private Hospitals In Delhi To Keep 40% Beds For Covid Patients

Major Private Hospitals In Delhi To Keep 40% Beds For Covid Patients

Edited by Sumana Nandy | Tuesday January 04, 2022, New Delhi

Major Private Hospitals In Delhi To Keep 40% Beds For Covid Patients