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Time and again Salman Khan has continued to be one of the most promising and bankable stars in the Bollywood industry. Along with this, the superstar also has a commendable market value. While he continues to bask in the success of his recently released ‘Antim: The Final Truth’, the actor is also gearing up for his next with Sajid Nadiadwala's ‘Kabhi Eid Kabhi Diwali’. from Entertainment News, Celebrity News, Latest Movie News, Breaking News | Entertainment - Times of India https://ift.tt/3pdhB9i https://ift.tt/31ftweD
Q2 GDP growth at 8.4%, govt sees double-digit rise in FY22
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The country’s economy grew by 8.4% in the July-September quarter, broadly in line with expectations, led by a steady farm sector and double-digit expansion in public administration, defence and other services as the impact of the base effect waned and weighed on the overall numbers. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3D605IZ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J
'Demographic shift in Assam, Bengal likely behind jurisdiction move'
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BSF director general Pankaj Kumar Singh on Tuesday said the “demographic balance has been upset to a great degree” over a period of time in border states like Assam and West Bengal and the Centre possibly extended the border force’s jurisdiction to 50 km in these states and Punjab so that it could help and coordinate with state police to catch hold of infiltrators. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3o8IlZt https://ift.tt/eA8V8J
Govt seeks 5 names of reps from SKM to be on panel on MSP
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A day after repeal of the three farm laws in Parliament, the government on Tuesday informally reached out to protesting farmer unions seeking five names of their representatives for a proposed committee, which is to be constituted to deliberate on different issues, including minimum support price (MSP). from Times of India https://ift.tt/31ji55D https://ift.tt/eA8V8J
Char Dham law junked, shrines back in priests’ control
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Flexi-fare mechanism in trains discriminatory: Parliament panel
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MP asks why netas are denied bank loans for being ‘politically exposed’, FM says no such stated policy
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Mukkabaaz actor Vineet marries his longtime gf
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Bollywood actor Vineet Kumar Singh recently took to his Instagram handle to announce that he has married his longtime girlfriend Ruchiraa Gormaray. from Entertainment News, Celebrity News, Latest Movie News, Breaking News | Entertainment - Times of India https://ift.tt/2ZDfTFp https://ift.tt/3I7IunW
Fans tease Vicky with Katrina ahead of wedding
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Ever since the wedding bells of Vicky Kaushal and Katrina Kaif have been announced, fans have been elated making every moment count to wish them on social media from Entertainment News, Celebrity News, Latest Movie News, Breaking News | Entertainment - Times of India https://ift.tt/2ZFELwh https://ift.tt/3d4THqV
Lara on Saira speaking about divorce
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Actress Lara Dutta is currently basking in the success of her recently released web show. The actress recently spoke about how her daughter knew the concept of divorce when she was 4 years old. from Entertainment News, Celebrity News, Latest Movie News, Breaking News | Entertainment - Times of India https://ift.tt/3d4xUj7 https://ift.tt/3GhxKSf
Government seeks five names of representatives from SKM to be on panel on MSP
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A day after repeal of the three farm laws in Parliament, the government on Tuesday informally reached out to protesting farmer unions seeking five names of their representatives for a proposed committee, which is to be constituted to deliberate on different issues, including minimum support price (MSP). from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/31ji55D https://ift.tt/3d0VgWZ
Check genuineness of ‘freedom fighters and their widows’ category pass holders, parliament panel tells railways
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Standing along with opposition parties, but will take our own path: TMC MP
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4.75 crore students from minority communities enrolled in schools in 2019-20: Govt
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Centre to discontinue 'Mahila Police Volunteers Scheme' as state response not encouraging
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Mamata Banerjee meets Shiv Sena leaders Aaditya Thackeray, Sanjay Raut
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Regime change can’t lead to public contracts’ nixing: Supreme Court
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n a hard hitting judgment, the Supreme Court on Monday said that mere change of regime cannot lead to mindless cancellation of public contracts entered into by the previous regime by parroting the specious grounds of public interest, loss to public exchequer and irregularities. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/3peCxN4 https://ift.tt/3ptYiJd
Restore pay cut in 3 days or face industrial action: Air India pilots to management
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Government healthcare spend up at 41% in FY18 from 29% in FY14
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The share of government spending in total health expenditure increased significantly to 40.8% in 2017-18, up from 32.4% in previous year, and went up from 28.6% in 2013-14 during the UPA regime, the National Health Accounts estimates show. The findings show government spending on health as a share of total government expenditure increased to 5.1% from 3.7% between 2013-14 and 2017-18, indicating higher investments in the sector as compared to previous years. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/3E9CNDA https://ift.tt/3I3QKVI
With many yet to apply for ex gratia, SC says create portal to make process easier
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As many people who lost their dear ones to Covid-19 have not filed an application for compensation, the Supreme Court on Monday said that online portals should be created by all states so that people can apply online and upload documents instead of going to the office of collector and district authorities. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/3xyDHqy https://ift.tt/319P1xe
Clear Yudh Samman Scheme to honour EC/SCC Pak war veterans, Patiala MP writes to Rajnath
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Omicron risk very high, may change pandemic course: WHO
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The Omicron coronavirus variant is likely to spread internationally, posing a “very high” global risk of infection surges that could have “severe consequences” in some areas, the WHO said on Monday. It urged its 194 member states to accelerate vaccination of high-priority groups and, in anticipation of increased case numbers, to “ensure mitigation plans are in place” to maintain essential health services. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3d3O6kJ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J
Covid: SC says create portal to make ex-gratia process easier
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As many people who lost their dear ones to Covid-19 have not filed an application for compensation, the Supreme Court on Monday said that online portals should be created by all states so that people can apply online and upload documents instead of going to the office of collector and district authorities. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3xyDHqy https://ift.tt/eA8V8J
Missing ‘S’ gene in RT-PCR test can point to Omicron
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With the emergence of the Omicron variant, public health experts want laboratories to conduct RT-PCR tests in whole for all the three genes, particularly on international travellers, to help detect the absence of the ‘S’ gene. Maharashtra state task force member Dr Shashank Joshi on Monday told TOI that a complete RT-PCR report for Covid included that of the ‘N’ , ‘S’ , ‘E’ and ‘ORF’ genes. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3xzdKav https://ift.tt/eA8V8J
Supreme Court on pollution: NCR states on 48-hour notice
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Shifting focus of anti-air pollution drive to the states, the Supreme Court on Monday gave a 48-hour ultimatum to Delhi, Haryana, UP, Rajasthan and Punjab to execute directions of the Commission on Air Quality Management in the NCR. It said failure to do so will force the court to set up an implementation force. The direction came after SG Tushar Mehta said that the commission had in September directed the states to take measures in anticipation of rise in pollution. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3d35fuE https://ift.tt/eA8V8J
Salman Khan to have a working New Year
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Salman Khan, who is currently promoting his latest release ‘Antim’ by travelling to various cities across the country, will be back on the sets of ‘Tiger 3’ next Monday. from Entertainment News, Celebrity News, Latest Movie News, Breaking News | Entertainment - Times of India https://ift.tt/3E4QDXO https://ift.tt/3o6bTa6
Missing ‘S’ gene in RT-PCR test can point to Omicron
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With the emergence of the Omicron variant, public health experts want laboratories to conduct RT-PCR tests in whole for all the three genes, particularly on international travellers, to help detect the absence of the ‘S’ gene. Maharashtra state task force member Dr Shashank Joshi on Monday told TOI that a complete RT-PCR report for Covid included that of the ‘N’ , ‘S’ , ‘E’ and ‘ORF’ genes. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/3xzdKav https://ift.tt/3riK14i
India vows to stand by Africa, says all Covax orders cleared
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Expressing support for Africa, which has been rattled by the discovery of Covid-19 variant Omicron, the government on Monday announced it had cleared all orders placed so far by the UN-backed Covax programme for supplies of Covishield vaccines, including to African countries like Malawi, Ethiopia, Zambia, Mozambique, Guinea and Lesotho. The government expressed solidarity in a statement with countries, particularly in Africa, that have so far been affected by Omicron. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/3rl6dL6 https://ift.tt/2ZG5SaI
‘No call to arms’: Allahabad high court in Sharjeel Imam bail order
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Supreme Court on pollution: NCR states on 48-hour notice
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Shifting focus of anti-air pollution drive to the states, the Supreme Court on Monday gave a 48-hour ultimatum to Delhi, Haryana, UP, Rajasthan and Punjab to execute directions of the Commission on Air Quality Management in the NCR. It said failure to do so will force the court to set up an implementation force. The direction came after SG Tushar Mehta said that the commission had in September directed the states to take measures in anticipation of rise in pollution. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/3d35fuE https://ift.tt/3HY5F3X
Parliament approves repeal of farm laws by voice vote
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If their passage was contentious and unleashed a trail of tumultuous events, the burial of the three farm sector reform laws was not a quiet affair either. On the opening day of winter session of Parliament on Monday, the government secured approval of both Houses for the repeal amid protests by the opposition parties which insisted on a debate. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3liF9sh https://ift.tt/eA8V8J
Covid: Expert panel mulls nod to addl vax dose to elderly
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Amid mounting fear over the new SARS-COV2 variant Omicron, an expert committee on Covid immunisation is considering to recommend an “additional dose” to those who are immunocompromised or are elderly and at high risk of infection or death due to Covid-19 infection, an official source said. A final decision on the issue will be taken by NTAGI next week, which will be then considered by the health ministry for approval. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3D4G1Xw https://ift.tt/eA8V8J
Come Dec 1, arrivals from Omicron-hit nations to be tested at airports
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Gaganyaan: Control centre, astronauts’ rehab unit may go to Gujarat, no final decision yet
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Isro has been actively considering creation of new infrastructure to cater India’s human spaceflight programme, including for its first mission Gaganyaan in Gujarat. No formal decision is made as of November 29. Isro chief K Sivan said, “Gaganyaan is much bigger involving many national agencies and labs. For optimal utilisation of resources and considering various technical aspects and human safety, it’s necessary to spread facilities across many places. It’s a creation of new infrastructure.” from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/31fzLPH https://ift.tt/3xEkpQO
Expert panel mulls nod to ‘additional dose’ of Covid vaccine to elderly
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Amid mounting fear over the new SARS-COV2 variant Omicron, an expert committee on Covid immunisation is considering to recommend an “additional dose” to those who are immunocompromised or are elderly and at high risk of infection or death due to Covid-19 infection, an official source said. A final decision on the issue will be taken by NTAGI next week, which will be then considered by the health ministry for approval. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/3D4G1Xw https://ift.tt/3o3dXiQ
Come December 1, arrivals from Omicron-hit nations will need negative Covid report for onward journey
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Parliament approves repeal of farm laws with voice vote
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If their passage was contentious and unleashed a trail of tumultuous events, the burial of the three farm sector reform laws was not a quiet affair either. On the opening day of winter session of Parliament on Monday, the government secured approval of both Houses for the repeal amid protests by the opposition parties which insisted on a debate. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/3liF9sh https://ift.tt/3E5zTjd
Quick Edit: Farm laws revoked, consultative approach must for reforms in future
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Eye on variant, India updates norms for international passengers
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All international passengers, except those under five years of age, flying into India from Covid at-risk countries must undergo RT-PCR test on arrival, starting from 12.01am (IST) of December 1, 2021. This will include those transiting from these places too. Those testing negative must home quarantine for seven days and then re-test on the eighth day. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/3D5CUP0 https://ift.tt/3I0ThA9
62 test positive, Maharashtra old age home now containment zone
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Sixty-two residents of an old age home in Bhiwandi, including 55 inmates, five staffers and two of their relatives, have tested positive for Covid-19, district health officials informed on Sunday. Another five inmates who are suspected to be infected have also been hospitalised. The area has been declared a containment zone. Importantly, 60 of the 62 infected were fully vaccinated, the health department said. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/3D4U8Mm https://ift.tt/3E0Zsle
‘Omicron 6 times more transmissible than Delta, could infect even vaccinated’
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The newly emerged variant of concern B.1.1.529 (Omicron) may not respond to monoclonal antibody therapy or cocktail treatment, experts fear. Based on preliminary analysis of Omicron infections in South Africa and elsewhere, experts suggest that it has six times higher potential to spread (R value) than the Delta variant that had triggered the second wave in India. It could also evade the immune system. It may also cause vaccine breakthrough infections. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/318sMaO https://ift.tt/3FY1HGr
Kolkata coachman booked for DUI; 2 cyclists too on offenders’ list
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‘Omicron 6 times more transmissible than Delta, can infect vaxxed’
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The newly emerged variant of concern B.1.1.529 (Omicron) may not respond to monoclonal antibody therapy or cocktail treatment, experts fear. Based on preliminary analysis of Omicron infections in South Africa and elsewhere, experts suggest that it has six times higher potential to spread (R value) than the Delta variant that had triggered the second wave in India. It could also evade the immune system. It may also cause vaccine breakthrough infections. from Times of India https://ift.tt/318sMaO https://ift.tt/eA8V8J
Don’t shift Gaganyaan project to Gujarat, DKS urges PM Modi
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Dubai to Delhi with severed thumb, and in nick of time
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BJP sweeps Tripura civic polls, bags 329 of 334 seats; TMC claims ‘gains’
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A BJP landslide buried the opposition in the Tripura civic polls on Sunday, with 329 out of the 334 seats at stake in 13 urban local bodies going to the saffron party in a poll that both Trinamool Congress and CPM termed “murder of democracy”. While BJP grabbed the lion's share of votes overall with 59%, TMC emerged as the strongest opposition party in the seats it contested with a 24% vote share. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/3cZksx4 https://ift.tt/3ret76T
Virat's endearing moment with Anushka
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More often than not, Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli express their fondness and love for each other. Be it through their social media handles or interviews, they have always spoken about each other with love and gratefulness. from Entertainment News, Celebrity News, Latest Movie News, Breaking News | Entertainment - Times of India https://ift.tt/32GcaIt https://ift.tt/3FRGTk7
BJP sweeps Tripura civic polls, bags 329 of 334 seats
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A BJP landslide buried the opposition in the Tripura civic polls on Sunday, with 329 out of the 334 seats at stake in 13 urban local bodies going to the saffron party in a poll that both Trinamool Congress and CPM termed “murder of democracy”. While BJP grabbed the lion's share of votes overall with 59%, TMC emerged as the strongest opposition party in the seats it contested with a 24% vote share. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3cZksx4 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J
US co set to offer top package, hire at IIT-B for 1.5cr
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US-based IT firm, Cohesity, and first-time recruiter Glean, are likely to make the coveted US offers on day one of the placement season at IIT Bombay. Cohesity is expected to offer the highest package of Rs 1.46 crore, followed by Glean, that has a package of Rs 1.12 crore on offer. These packages include incentives and stock options. The annual placement season will kick off virtually at all major IITs on December 1. Students are expecting this year’s placements to start on a good note. from Times of India https://ift.tt/31aLm23 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J
PM Modi skips all-party meet on eve of winter session
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The opposition indicated that it plans to raise several issues ranging from fresh demands put forward by agitating farm unions such as removal of junior home minister Ajay Mishra over the Lakhimpur Kheri violence to the Pegasus controversy even as the government is set to move for repeal of the new farm laws in Parliament on Monday. The all-party meeting on Sunday, which was not attended by PM Narendra Modi, saw the opposition listing several issues they intend to raise in the winter session. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3E1qokN https://ift.tt/eA8V8J
UP teachers’ test put off after paper leak, 29 held
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The UP teachers eligibility test (TET) scheduled for Sunday was cancelled after it was found that a question paper had leaked and cops rounded up 29 people of a network of exam frauds from various places in the state, prompting CM Yogi Adityanath to direct stern action against the suspects, including pressing charges under National Security Act and Gangsters Act. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3o18JnT https://ift.tt/eA8V8J
US co set to offer top package, hire at IIT-B for 1.5cr
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US-based IT firm, Cohesity, and first-time recruiter Glean, are likely to make the coveted US offers on day one of the placement season at IIT Bombay. Cohesity is expected to offer the highest package of Rs 1.46 crore, followed by Glean, that has a package of Rs 1.12 crore on offer. These packages include incentives and stock options. The annual placement season will kick off virtually at all major IITs on December 1. Students are expecting this year’s placements to start on a good note. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/31aLm23 https://ift.tt/3lj7yhN
BJP ally NPP seeks CAA repeal; govt seeks smooth functioning of House
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UP teachers’ test put off after paper leak, 29 held
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The UP teachers eligibility test (TET) scheduled for Sunday was cancelled after it was found that a question paper had leaked and cops rounded up 29 people of a network of exam frauds from various places in the state, prompting CM Yogi Adityanath to direct stern action against the suspects, including pressing charges under National Security Act and Gangsters Act. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/3o18JnT https://ift.tt/3Gb4blh
PM skips all-party meet on eve of winter session
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The opposition indicated that it plans to raise several issues ranging from fresh demands put forward by agitating farm unions such as removal of junior home minister Ajay Mishra over the Lakhimpur Kheri violence to the Pegasus controversy even as the government is set to move for repeal of the new farm laws in Parliament on Monday. The all-party meeting on Sunday, which was not attended by PM Narendra Modi, saw the opposition listing several issues they intend to raise in the winter session. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/3E1qokN https://ift.tt/31dfNoG
Salman on being scared while playing his role in ‘Antim’
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Salman Khan and Aayush Sharma’s ‘Antim’ has been receiving praises from audiences and critics alike. Helmed by Mahesh Manjrekar, the movie has brought cinema lovers back to theatres, garnering good collections at the box office. from Entertainment News, Celebrity News, Latest Movie News, Breaking News | Entertainment - Times of India https://ift.tt/3p5lnkZ https://ift.tt/3CZhYcA
Amid rapid Omicron spread, India ups travel surveillance
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With the proposed resumption of international flights on December 15 under review, the government issued fresh guidelines on Sunday, mandating RT-PCR test on arrival for all passengers from Covid at-risk countries. While those testing positive will be isolated and their samples sent for genomic testing, those testing negative will have to home-quarantine for a week and test on the eighth day. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/2ZBR0tW https://ift.tt/3nZ8OIA
Need to ponder, why it is difficult to implement law passed by Parliament: Union minister Rijiju
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From lounges to live DJs Goa beach shacks up their game
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‘Snow ceiling’ cracks as IMF gets woman chief
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Harshwanti Bisht grew up to conquer some of the toughest ones like the Nanda Devi and Mount Everest. The 62-year-old has become the first woman in the history of the Indian Mountaineering Foundation to become its president. The award-winning climber, educationist and environmentalist got 70 out of 107 votes in the 60-year-old organisation's polls, breaking a “snow ceiling” as some of her contemporaries joked. IMF is the apex body for mountaineering and allied sports activities in the country. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/3FTV2NO https://ift.tt/3cSIb1B
Farmers defer tractor rally to Parliament, say stir on
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Farmers’ unions on Saturday decided to suspend their tractor march to Parliament, scheduled from Monday, in the wake of government’s move to list the repeal of farm laws in Lok Sabha. They said their protests would continue till they get a “written assurance” from the Centre on their six pending demands, including a legal guarantee on MSP. They will wait for the response to the email sent to PM Modi over their demands and take a call on next course of action on December 4. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/3rgnfKG https://ift.tt/3nX4edS
Covid variant worry: PM Modi seeks review of plan to ease international travel curbs
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said there is a need to be proactive in the light of the new SARS-CoV-2 “variant of concern” Omicron and directed officials to review plans for easing of international travel restrictions in the wake of reports related to the new mutations of the virus. Modi chaired a comprehensive meeting to review the situation relating to Covid-19 and vaccination on Saturday, immediately after WHO designated Omicron a 'variant of concern'. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3cX8dB8 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J
With no policy yet, citizens opt for 3rd dose privately
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Fear of exposure to Covid-19 virus is driving health care workers and even some vaccine trial participants (who got vaccinated in September-October last year), mainly from the vulnerable groups, to opt for the third dose privately. Private organisations are extending their vaccination drive for third doses without providing a certificate. Meanwhile, the government is likely to come out with its policy on additional dose in the coming week for people with predefined conditions. However, their primary objective will be to immunise the 10-12 crores who remain unvaccinated. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3xtXvLK https://ift.tt/eA8V8J
WTO puts off key Geneva meet over variant concerns
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Four days before kick-off, the World Trade Organisation (WTO) put off a ministerial meeting that was to decide on crucial global rules, citing heightened risk after the outbreak of the “particularly transmissible” African variant of the coronavirus. The decision, which came on Friday night, followed a fresh Covid wave in Europe with countries such as Switzerland hit particularly hard. from Times of India https://ift.tt/32tF4eC https://ift.tt/eA8V8J
Variant worry: PM Modi seeks review of plan to ease international travel curbs
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said there is a need to be proactive in the light of the new SARS-CoV-2 “variant of concern” Omicron and directed officials to review plans for easing of international travel restrictions in the wake of reports related to the new mutations of the virus. Modi chaired a comprehensive meeting to review the situation relating to Covid-19 and vaccination on Saturday, immediately after WHO designated Omicron a 'variant of concern'. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/3cX8dB8 https://ift.tt/3FNtg5e
With no policy yet, citizens opt for 3rd dose privately
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Fear of exposure to Covid-19 virus is driving health care workers and even some vaccine trial participants (who got vaccinated in September-October last year), mainly from the vulnerable groups, to opt for the third dose privately. Private organisations are extending their vaccination drive for third doses without providing a certificate. Meanwhile, the government is likely to come out with its policy on additional dose in the coming week for people with predefined conditions. However, their primary objective will be to immunise the 10-12 crores who remain unvaccinated. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/3xtXvLK https://ift.tt/3xtLHJm
Maharashtra issues fresh guidelines as Covid fears rise
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No batch of vaccine failed safety, efficacy test so far: Govt
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Not a single batch of Covid vaccine has failed the safety, quality and efficacy test so far, even as India has rapidly expanded its manufacturing capacities over the last 11 months since January to cater to local and global demand for jabs. The country’s apex vaccine testing facility — Central Drug Laboratory (CDL) in Kasauli, Himachal Pradesh — has tested over 1,114 batches of Covid jabs between January till October. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/32E9efs https://ift.tt/3130fn9
No need to panic over new Covid-19 variant: ICMR
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Amid mounting concern over cases of new 'variant of concern' Omicron, the ICMR on Saturday said there is no need to panic and urged people to not delay their second vaccine dose. “The structural changes detected in the virus may not necessarily give rise to a functional change of concern. It may not necessarily be lethal or result in severe form of disease. There is no such data, as of now,” says Samiran Panda, Head of Epidemiology & Communicable Diseases, at ICMR. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3HZvTTx https://ift.tt/eA8V8J
‘No proof’ against alleged supplier of Aryan, Arbaaz
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A special Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act court that granted bail to the alleged drug supplier of Aryan Khan and Arbaaz Merchant in the cruise liner drug seizure case has observed that barring his statement there is no prima facie evidence to show that he was the supplier of the contraband. “Therefore, contention of the prosecution cannot be accepted that applicant is peddler and that he supplied contraband to accused no 2 (Merchant),” special judge VV Patil said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3lfHwMj https://ift.tt/eA8V8J
No need to panic over new Covid-19 variant: ICMR
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Amid mounting concern over cases of new 'variant of concern' Omicron, the ICMR on Saturday said there is no need to panic and urged people to not delay their second vaccine dose. “The structural changes detected in the virus may not necessarily give rise to a functional change of concern. It may not necessarily be lethal or result in severe form of disease. There is no such data, as of now,” says Samiran Panda, Head of Epidemiology & Communicable Diseases, at ICMR. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/3HZvTTx https://ift.tt/3laYXxt
No such thing as too much dissent: Bombay high court judge
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“Governments will come and governments will go, but the idea of India, the Constitutional idea of India, resilient though it has proved to be, must be protected,” Justice Gautam Patel of the Bombay high court said on Friday, adding “history will not judge us by our highways or bridges or statues, it will judge us by how well we have preserved the Constitutional idea of India and saved it from being undermined.” from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/3p8A9rc https://ift.tt/3Db8o6B
President Kovind: Exercise discretion in court utterances
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Hailing the judiciary for maintaining the highest standards of conduct and for being the most trusted institution in which people have reposed faith, President Ram Nath Kovind, however, said judges should exercise utmost discretion while passing observations in court proceedings as it could lead to dubious interpretation. Kovind also emphasised the need to bring reform in the judiciary to make justice more speedy and accessible and also to improve gender balance in the institution. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/2ZukUjH https://ift.tt/3rgdP1I