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Road accident database to be rolled out in all states: Govt tells Parliament

The ministry of road transport and highways told the Parliament that the Centre is mulling over setting up a National Road Safety Board. (Sanchit Khanna/HT photo)

Updated on Dec 16, 2021 13:14 IST

SP chief Akhilesh Yadav announces alliance with uncle Shivpal Yadav’s PSP

Akhilesh Yadav confirmed the pact in a tweet after a meeting with his uncle and PSP leader Shivpal Singh Yadav.

uttar pradesh assembly election

Updated on Dec 16, 2021 12:57 IST

Parents want schools to be shut only if many Omicron cases found in area: Survey

India has so far reported 77 cases of Omicron Covid-19 variant. (Pratham Gokhale/HT Photo)

Updated on Dec 16, 2021 11:59 IST

Supreme Court allows Maharashtra to resume traditional bullock-cart race

A bullock cart race in Ludhiana.

Updated on Dec 16, 2021 10:29 IST

Over 100 crore Aadhaar cards issued in India so far, says UIDAI CEO

The Aadhaar service was launched in India in 2010. (Representational image)

Updated on Dec 16, 2021 10:30 IST

Lakhimpur Kheri uproar: Modi protecting minister, says Congress

“We wanted a discussion over the incidents that took place there, especially on the SIT clearly saying that the mowing down of farmers was pre-planned, a conspiracy and it was a murder,” Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge said.

Updated on Dec 16, 2021 09:22 IST

Delhi adds 4 more cases of Omicron variant, India tally climbs to 77

Delhi government's LNJP hospital has been designated for the treatment of the Omicron variant of Covid.

Updated on Dec 16, 2021 07:30 IST

Leena Nair named Chanel's new CEO; 'mentor' Indra Nooyi congratulates her

Leena Nair has described Indra Nooyi as a friend and a mentor.

Updated on Dec 16, 2021 06:39 IST

Army chief Gen MM Naravane takes over as chairman of Chiefs of Staff Committee

Indian Army chief General MM Naravane addressing the passing out parade of the 141st course of the National Defence Academy (NDA) in Pune.

Updated on Dec 16, 2021 06:36 IST

50th anniversary of 1971 war today, leaders remember sacrifice of armed forces

The instrument of surrender was signed between Lt Gen AAK Niazi and Lt Gen JS Aurora in Dhaka on December 16, 1971.

Updated on Dec 16, 2021 05:28 IST

West Bengal reports first Omicron case; 7-year-old boy tests positive

(HT FILE)

Updated on Dec 15, 2021 09:35 IST

9 killed after bus falls into stream in Andhra Pradesh, rescue ops underway

Representative image. (PTI)

Updated on Dec 15, 2021 09:11 IST

Omicron routs J&J vaccine in lab study, may evade Sinovac and BioNTech too

Omicron is more infectious than Delta, but it remains unclear whether it is also more dangerous.

Updated on Dec 15, 2021 07:56 IST

Varun Singh, sole survivor of IAF chopper crash, succumbs to injuries

Group Captain Varun Singh, the sole survivor of the IAF chopper crash, passed away on Wednesday. He was awarded the Shaurya Chakra on this year’s Independence Day for saving his LCA Tejas fighter aircraft during an aerial emergency in 2020. (ANI)

Updated on Dec 15, 2021 09:55 IST

‘I’m Brahmin, don't need character certificate from BJP': Mamata Banerjee in Goa

West Bengal chief minister and TMC chief Mamata Banerjee addressing the public gathering organised by Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party (MGP) and TMC, in Goa's capital Panaji on Tuesday, December 14, 2021. (ANI Photo)

Updated on Dec 14, 2021 14:31 IST

Taliban killed 72 former Afghan army personnel since August: UN

UN Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights Nada Al-Nashif said that Afghanistan witnessed the highest civilian casualty this year even before the Taliban took over.

Updated on Dec 14, 2021 12:40 IST

Over 8.5 lakh Indians gave up citizenship in past 7 years till Sept 30: Govt

The central government recently informed the Parliament that 10,645 foreign nationals, mostly from Pakistan and Afghanistan, applied for Indian citizenship between 2016 and 2020.

Updated on Dec 14, 2021 10:37 IST

Settle in Pakistan: Pralhad Joshi tells Farooq Abdullah after 'talk' nudge

Union minister of parliamentary affairs Pralhad Joshi on Tuesday asked Farooq Abdullah to “settle” in Pakistan.

Updated on Dec 14, 2021 09:54 IST

NTAGI reviewing data on justification of Covid-19 booster dose: Centre to HC

The central government informed the Delhi high court that presently there are no guidelines for administering booster doses to those who are fully vaccinated.

Updated on Dec 14, 2021 08:34 IST

SC allows Centre to widen Char Dham roads in view of security concerns

The three strategic roads sought to be expanded form a part of the 889-km Char Dham road expansion project to link the Hindu pilgrimage sites of Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri.

Updated on Dec 14, 2021 06:27 IST

‘If anyone wants to defeat BJP, it is up to them to support us’: Mamata Banerjee

TMC chief Mamata Banerjee expressed confidence about winning the Goa assembly elections next year.

Updated on Dec 13, 2021 13:02 IST

Covid-19: 21,235 families in Delhi received ₹50,000 one-time financial aid

Delhi saw 56 new cases of Covid-19 on Sunday and no new related deaths.

Updated on Dec 13, 2021 21:40 IST

‘Time for parties to make climate change election agenda’: Aaditya Thackeray

Maharashtra environment minister Aaditya Thackeray stressed the need for conserving the ecology and addressing the challenges of climate change.

Updated on Dec 13, 2021 10:15 IST

PM Modi inaugurates Phase 1 of Kashi Vishwanath Corridor in Varanasi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Updated on Dec 13, 2021 08:33 IST

Bengaluru to face power cuts till December 15. Check timings

The power outage will happen as early as 10am and can last till 5.30pm, according to the BESCOM

Updated on Dec 13, 2021 06:54 IST

MP CM announces ₹1 crore ex-gratia to Lance Naik Jitendra Kumar's family

Madhya Pradesh chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan with Army personnel carries the mortal remains of Naik Jitendra Kumar, who lost his life in the IAF Mi-17V5 chopper crash, during his cremation at Dhamanda village in Sehore.

Updated on Dec 12, 2021 12:30 IST

Congress, Trinamool spar on Twitter over latter's ‘Griha Laxmi’ scheme in Goa

“It is a “small” sum for the State of Goa that had an outstanding debt of Rs. 23,473 crore at the end of March 2020. God bless Goa! Or should it be God save Goa?” P Chidambaram said.

Updated on Dec 12, 2021 09:51 IST

Karnataka adds one more case of Omicron to its tally; total 3 now

The new case takes the overall tally of the Covid-19 variant in India to 36. (Rahul Raut/HT file photo)

Updated on Dec 12, 2021 09:32 IST

PDP youth convention barred in Srinagar citing Covid, Mufti slams administration

Mehbooba Mufti advises the youth against falling prey to the BJP’s ‘machinations’ in Jammu. (HT file photo)

Updated on Dec 12, 2021 08:53 IST

PM Modi wishes veteran actor Rajinikanth on his 71st birthday

Regarded as one of the most prominent actors in the history of Indian cinema, Rajinikanth has appeared in more than 160 films, mainly in Kollywood.

Updated on Dec 12, 2021 07:33 IST

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