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Dec 12, 2021 09:22 AM IST
India reports 7,774 Covid-19 infections in last 24 hours
India continues downward trend in daily Covid-19 tally with 7,774 infections. Active cases decline to 92,281.
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Dec 12, 2021 09:15 AM IST
‘No signs of any other impact’: Twitter after PM Modi’s account is ‘briefly compromised’
We have 24×7 open lines of communication with the PM’s Office and our teams took necessary steps to secure the compromised account as soon as we became aware of this activity. Our probe revealed that there’re no signs of any other impacted accounts at this time: Twitter spokesperson
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Dec 12, 2021 08:45 AM IST
Omicron cases in India: Maharashtra has highest number, Delhi adds another
Omicron cases in India have risen to 33 with Maharastra reporting the highest number of infections of the latest variant of the coronavirus. Delhi, Rajasthan, Gujarat and Karnataka have also reported cases of the new coronavirus variant, according to local officials. Read More
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Dec 12, 2021 07:48 AM IST
One terrorist killed in ongoing encounter in Awantipora
One terrorist neutralized in an ongoing encounter between security forces and terrorists in Baragam area of Awantipora, says IGP Kashmir Vijay Kumar.
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Dec 12, 2021 07:41 AM IST
Encounter breaks out between terrorists and security forces in Awantipora town of J-K
Encounter has started at Baragam area of Awantipora in Pulwama district, Jammu and Kashmir. Police and security forces are on the job. Further details shall follow, tweets police.
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Dec 12, 2021 06:41 AM IST
Rahul, Priyanka to address ‘decisive’ rally against inflation in Jaipur today
Senior Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will address a rally in Rajasthan’s Jaipur on Sunday against rising prices in the country, which the opposition party has said will be “a decisive fight” against the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government at the Centre.
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Dec 12, 2021 06:15 AM IST
PM Modi’s Twitter handle ‘briefly compromised’: PMO after bitcoin link share
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Twitter handle was “very briefly compromised” and was secured later, after a link promising a bitcoin giveaway was shared on the account, Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said on Sunday. Read More
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You can now order ‘Sattvik certified’ vegetarian food on this train
- The statement said the vegetarian-friendly railway services are particularly dedicated to observant vegetarians and vegans travelling to holy destinations in the Indian Railways.
Published on Dec 12, 2021 09:24 AM IST
Written by Shubhangi Gupta | Edited by Meenakshi Ray, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
1 terrorist killed in encounter in J-K’s Pulwama district, say police
A police official told news agency PTI that security forces launched the operation in the Baragam area after they received specific inputs about the presence of terrorists there.
Published on Dec 12, 2021 08:39 AM IST
Written by Harshit Sabarwal | Edited by Meenakshi Ray, New Delhi
Maha panchayat will be held from time to time, says Rakesh Tikait
- The majority of farmers left the Delhi borders and returned to their homes on Saturday. A large group of farmers will vacate the Ghazipur Border at 8am on Sunday, Tikait said.
Updated on Dec 12, 2021 08:28 AM IST
Written by Shubhangi Gupta | Edited by Meenakshi Ray, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Omicron impact to be less severe on India’s economy, says report
- India’s economic recovery is expected to gain further strength in the remaining two quarters of the current financial year, the finance ministry said in its monthly economic review for November.
Published on Dec 12, 2021 06:23 AM IST
ByRajeev Jayaswal, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
LIVE: PM Modi’s Twitter handle ‘briefly compromised,’ now restored
- Breaking news updates December 12, 2021: Get latest news, breaking news, latest updates, live news, top headlines, breaking business news and top news of the hour.
Updated on Dec 12, 2021 09:22 AM IST
ICMR team designs kit to detect Omicron variant in 2 hours
A team of scientists of the Regional Medical Research Centre for the northeast, led by scientist Dr Biswajyoti Borkakoty, has developed the testing kit.
Published on Dec 12, 2021 06:09 AM IST
Uttarakhand assembly passes bill to abolish Char Dham shrine board
- The law, which was introduced by the previous Trivendra Singh Rawat-led government in 2019, allowed the board to act as the highest governing body, to look after the shrines while framing policies and sanctioning expenditure.
Published on Dec 12, 2021 03:43 AM IST
Now, Manipur CM backs Afspa repeal
The gunning down of 13 civilians in Nagaland by forces on December 4 has renewed the demand for the withdrawal of Afspa from the region.
Published on Dec 12, 2021 03:34 AM IST
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