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Amid Covid surge, Punjab Health Minister suggests ban on political rallies

Amid surging Covid-19 cases, Punjab Health Minister OP Soni on Tuesday said that political rallies with huge gatherings should be banned

One more person arrested in 'Bulli Bai' app case by Mumbai Police

Mumbai Police has arrested one more person on Wednesday in connection with the 'Bulli Bai' app case

India records 58,097 new Covid case as daily positivity rate at 4.18%

India has logged 58,097 new COVID cases in the last 24 hours, and the daily positivity rate is at 4.18 per cent the Union Health Ministry informed on Wednesday.

US, Japan to hold security consultative meeting amid Chinese assertiveness

The US-Japan Security Consultative Committee "2+2" Meeting, 2022 will be held on January 6 to strengthen the alliance and to address global challenges amid Chinese assertiveness in the region

Gravitation of sun, moon influences behaviour of animals, plants: Study

The rhythms of activity in all biological organisms, both plants and animals, are closely linked to the gravitational tides created by the orbital mechanics of the Sun-Earth-Moon system, a study found

Private sector should oppose Chinese genocide: US on Tesla Xinjiang store

The White House has urged private companies to oppose the human rights abuses and genocide by China in Xinjiang.

Released 50% funds earmarked for States, UTs under ECRP-II: Centre

Centre on Tuesday clarified that it has released 50 per cent of funds earmarked for States and Union Territories, and not 26.14 per cent as claimed in some media reports.

Ashes Test: Rain forces early lunch on Day 1; Warner, Harris firm at crease

Opening batters David Warner and Marcus Harris ensured that Australia does not lose any wicket in the morning session on Day 1 of the ongoing fourth Ashes Test

PKL 8: Tamil Thalaivas decimate UP Yoddha to maintain positive run

A complete performance from the raiders and defenders helped Tamil Thalaivas beat UP Yoddha 39-33 in Match 33 of Pro Kabaddi League Season 8 at the Sheraton Grand, Whitefield, Bengaluru.

UK logs over 200K daily Covid cases for first time since start of pandemic

The United Kingdom has reported 218,724 COVID-19 cases in the latest 24-hour period, exceeding 200,000 daily cases for the first time since the start of the pandemic

7 military aircrafts of Chinese PLA enter Taiwan's air defence zone

Taiwan has reported another incursion by Chinese warplanes as seven military aircraft of the PLA enter the self-ruled island's air defense identification zone (ADIZ) on Tuesday.

One terrorist killed in anti-terror operation in Jammu & Kashmir's Pulwama

One terrorist was killed in an anti-terror operation in the Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday morning, said the police.

BBL: Melbourne Stars skipper Glenn Maxwell tests positive for Covid-19

Big Bash League (BBL) franchise Melbourne Stars on Wednesday confirmed that its skipper Glenn Maxwell has tested positive for Covid-19.

PKL: Haryana Steelers, U Mumba share spoils in an enthralling game

The Haryana Steelers and U Mumba played an enthralling game in Pro Kabaddi League Season 8 as the match ended in a tie in Bengaluru on Tuesday.

Schools in Greece to reopen from Jan 10 as daily Covid cases hit new high

Schools across Greece will reopen on Jan. 10 as planned under strict health protocols, the government said on Tuesday, as the number of daily confirmed COVID-19 cases in the country hit a record high.

Govt to formulate policy for database for bridges' age, condition: Gadkari

Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday said that the Centre will framework a policy to know the condition and age of all the bridges across the country.

Antibody cocktail not useful for most patients with Omicron: Experts

Amid the surge in Covid cases and concerns over the Omicron variant, doctors in Kolkata believe that there is no requirement for antibody cocktail for most of the patients

Metro to run with 100% capacity, no standing passengers allowed: DMRC

DMRC informed that the metro will be running with a 100 per cent seating capacity and no standing passengers will be allowed till further notice.

Technicians successfully deploy James Webb Telescope Giant sunshield: NASA

NASA technicians have successfully fully deployed the massive sunshield protecting the James Webb Space Telescope, the US space agency announced

PM Modi to lay foundation stone of multiple projects in Punjab today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Ferozepur in Punjab on Wednesday to lay the foundation stone of multiple development projects worth more than Rs 42,750 crore.