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Three people died and 10 were injured after a bus rammed into another from behind on the Noida-Greater Noida Expressway here Sunday.
XBB now dominant Covid-19 variant, say Pune experts
Genomic sequencing experts from Pune said that at present XBB is the dominant Covid-19 variant. Experts noted that the XBB recombinant is likely to continue being the dominant strain.
Mumbai building fire: Two remain critical, 7 discharged
The condition of two persons among the 12 injured in a fire in a building in suburban Mumbai a day earlier continues to be critical, PTI reported.
Newly-elected MLAs of Gujarat Assembly to take oath on Dec 19
The newly-elected MLAs of the Gujarat Legislative Assembly will take oath on the first day of the two-day session on Monday, PTI reported.
Centre acting ‘fast and first’ for northeast, spending 7 lakh cr: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday arrived in Meghalaya where he attended the golden jubilee celebration of the North East Council (NEC) and inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of multiple projects at a public function in Shillong.
Maharashtra to enact Lokayukta Act for 'greater transparency', CM, cabinet ministers can be prosecuted too
The Maharashtra government has announced to enact Lokayukta Act for greater transparency. The Lokayukta Act will be based on the Anna Hazare committee report submitted a few yours ago. The Lokayukta will have the powers to prosecute chief minister and cabinet ministers too.
Bird flu outbreak confirmed in two district of Kerala's Kottayam
Bird flu detected in few areas of Kottayam. There're two H5N1 virus outbreaks at 2 places. We've taken measures. Culled birds, disinfected farm area&sprayed bleaching powder. Epicentre safe now. Ban for poultry products can be lifted by tomorrow: Kottayam veterinary head was quoted as saying by news agency ANI.
PM Modi inaugurates, lays foundation of projects worth ₹4,350 cr in Agartala
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of various development projects worth over ₹4,350 crore in Agartala.
Prime Minister Modi, who arrived in Agartala on Sunday, also launched the Grih Pravesh programme for beneficiaries under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban and Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Rural.
Haryana: 7-8 vehicles collided with each other due to fog in Yamunanagar
At least 7 vehicles collided with each other near Aurangabad village in Yamunanagar earlier today due to fog. No major injury or death was reported in the incident.
3 kids injured after being hit by car in north Delhi
Three children were injured after they were hit by a car near a school in north Delhi’s Gulabi Bagh area on Sunday.
Man held in J’khand after wife found chopped into pieces
A man has been arrested here after his wife was found chopped into pieces, with body parts dumped in different areas of the district, news agency PTI reported.
IPS officer Rajwinder Singh Bhatti appointed as the new DGP of Bihar
IPS officer Rajwinder Singh Bhatti appointed as the new DGP of Bihar. He was serving as the ADG of Border Security Force (BSF) Eastern Command, reported ANI.
INS Mormugao, a P15B stealth-guided missile destroyer, commissioned into Indian Navy
INS Mormugao, a P15B stealth-guided missile destroyer, commissioned into the Indian Navy in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, CDS Gen Anil Chauhan, Navy chief Admiral R Hari Kumar and other dignitaries, reported ANI.
Defence Min Rajnath Singh arrives in Mumbai for commissioning ceremony of Mormugao
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrives in Mumbai for the commissioning ceremony of Mormugao, a P15B stealth-guided missile destroyer into the Indian Navy, reported ANI.
UP Govt signs MoU with Austin University for US$ 42 Bn project-Austin Smart City of Knowledge, in UP
UP Govt signed MoU with Austin University for a US$ 42 Bn project-Austin Smart City of Knowledge, in UP
UP Min Suresh Khanna, ex-min Sidharth Nath Singh, Addl Chief Secy, Infrastructure & Industrial Development Arvind Kumar & others were present on the occasion
It is going to be in UP. It is a US$ 42 Billion project built on 5,000 acres of land. It will have the best universities coming inside the project. Hopefully, it'll change idea of higher education in India & other places: Ashraf Al Moustafa, President at Austin University, reported ANI.
Iran arrests actor Taraneh Alidoosti over anti-hijab protests
Iranian authorities arrested the star of the Oscar-winning movie, Taraneh Alidoosti, after she voiced support for anti-hijab protests & posted a photo of herself with the main slogan of demonstrators, Reuters reported citing Iran's media
NHRC to launch investigate into Bihar hooch tragedy
National Human Rights Commission decides to depute its own investigation team, headed by one of its members, for on-spot inquiry in wake of Bihar hooch tragedy, say officials. Saran hooch tragedy toll rose to 30 yesterday, biggest since Bihar went dry more than six years ago, reported PTI.

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