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Night Curfew in K'taka, Religious Places Shut in TN: States/UTs Extend Covid Lockdowns
India, which saw a devastating second wave of Covid-19 in April and May, saw majority of states inititating lockdowns and restrictions to curb the spread of the disease.
Rapid Deterioration of Security Situation in Afghanistan a Serious Matter: Jaishankar to Qatari Envoy
Al-Qahtani, the Special Envoy of the Foreign Minister of Qatar for Counter-terrorism and Mediation of Conflict Resolution, is on a visit to India ostensibly to discuss the latest developments in Afghanistan.
News18 Evening Digest: Johnson & Johnson's Single-Dose Covid-19 Vaccine Gets Approval in India and Other Top Stories
Here are the top stories we are covering this evening: Johnson & Johnson's Jab Gets Approval in India; 58 Patients Evacuated After LPG Leakage at Mumbai's Civic Run Hospital; 50 People Arrested in Pakistan for Attack on Hindu Temple; UK PM Johnson Decides...
Lok Sabha Passes Bill for Setting Up Central University in Ladakh
A bill that seeks to establish a central university in the Union Territory of Ladakh was passed on Friday in the Lok Sabha.
Dalit Girl's Death: Rahul Gandhi's Tweet With Photo of Victim's Kin 'No Longer Available'
The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) had asked the Delhi Police and Twitter on Wednesday to take action over Gandhi posting the photo of the girl's family.
IAF Chief Flies Sortie in F-15 Fighter Jet in Israel, Discusses Military Ties With Counterpart
The Chief of Air Staff (CAS) reached Israel on Tuesday on a threeday visit from the United Arab Emirates.
Naveen Patnaik Finds Prominent Mention in Parliamentary Committee Report on Tokyo Olympics
In the parliamentary committee report on Tokyo Olympics, Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik has been praised for sponsoring hockey teams while foreign training of Mirabai Chanu and Bajrang Punia has also been mentioned.
JEE Main Result 2021: How to Calculate Marks Based on Final Answer Key
JEE Main Results 2021 today at jeemain.nta.nic.in, final answer key already out.
Win for India Against China as K Natarajan Becomes Executive Director of Asian Maritime Body ReCAAP
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar congratulated Natarajan, saying that the award is a fitting recognition of India's contribution to maritime security.
No Plan to Block Any Social Media Platform; Twitter Hasn't Designated Nodal Contact Person: MoS IT
While some users do misuse social media platforms, no social media platform or any other intermediary can destroy India's democracy, said MoS Rajeev Chandrasekhar.
Sports Science Department to be Set-up at 6 Universities, 5 Medical Colleges
Six universities and five medical colleges have been selected for setting up sports science and sports medicine departments.
UPSC CDS-II Recruitment 2021 for 339 Posts: Steps to Apply
Aspirants of the UPSC CDS-II exam can complete the registration on the official website of UPSC. Check steps to apply here.
Jaishankar Speaks to British Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab
The Roadmap 2030 was adopted at a virtual summit between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his British counterpart Boris Johnson in May.
Dalit Girl's Death: Delhi Police Transfers Case to Crime Branch
The girl died under suspicious circumstances even as her parents alleged that she was raped and forcibly cremated by a crematorium's priest in southwest Delhi's Old Nangal village.
Govt Proposes Hiking Compensation for Hit and Run Road Deaths to Rs 2 Lakh
In case of a person sustaining grievous injuries due to such an accident, the compensation amount will be Rs 50,000.
Over 12,600 Enemy Properties Left Behind by Chinese, Pakistani Nationals: Govt Tells Rajya Sabha
Enemy properties were those that were left behind by the people who took citizenship of Pakistan and China.
