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Six new Omicron cases confirmed in Karnataka, taking total to 14, NDTV reported

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Karnataka reports 6 new Omicron cases

Six new Omicron cases confirmed in Karnataka, taking total to 14, NDTV reported

Published: 18 Dec 2021, 9:02 AM IST

Delhi reports 86 new COVID cases, 0 deaths

COVID-19 | Delhi reports 86 new cases, 0 deaths, and 68 recoveries today. Active cases 484

Published: 18 Dec 2021, 9:02 AM IST

Kin of Stan Swamy moves Bombay HC to clear "guilt" attached to Swamy’s name

Bar and Bench reported, Kin of Stan Swamy moves Bombay High Court to clear "guilt" attached to Swamy’s name, restore reputation

Published: 18 Dec 2021, 9:02 AM IST

Omicron driven third wave in India likely to peak in February

Omicron driven third wave in India likely to peak in February: Covid Supermodel Panel

Published: 18 Dec 2021, 9:02 AM IST

DDMA directs Khubani, Andaz Hotel to cancel AP Dhillion music concert

Delhi Disaster Management Authority directs Khubani, Andaz Hotel, Aerocity to cancel a music concert by Punjabi singer AP Dhillion citing violation of COVID norms. The concert was scheduled for tonight at 10 pm.

Published: 18 Dec 2021, 9:02 AM IST

Ten killed, scores injured in explosion at a building in Karachi's Shershah Paracha Chowk area

Ten killed, scores injured in an explosion at a building in Karachi's Shershah Paracha Chowk area, this afternoon: Pakistan Media

Published: 18 Dec 2021, 9:02 AM IST

18 students of a school test COVID-19 positive in Ghansoli, Navi Mumbai

Maharashtra | 18 students of a school in Ghansoli, Navi Mumbai, have tested COVID-19 positive, out of more than 950 students who've been tested. The school will be shut for the next week; remaining students to be tested at their residences today: NMMC Commissioner, Abhijit Bangar

Published: 18 Dec 2021, 9:02 AM IST

Gautam Gambhir appointed as mentor of new Lucknow franchise ahead of IPL 2022

NDTV reported, former India opener Gautam Gambhir was on Saturday appointed mentor of the new Lucknow franchise ahead of IPL 2022

Published: 18 Dec 2021, 9:02 AM IST

If there's mehangai, pain in our country, it is work of Hindutvawadis, says Rahul Gandhi

Today if there is mehangai, pain, sadness in our country, it is the work of the Hindutvawadis, said Rahul Gandhi

Published: 18 Dec 2021, 9:02 AM IST

The central govt's motive is lying, says Priyanka Gandhi

There are 2 types of governments: one’s motive is to serve the nation and tell the truth to the people. The others motive is lying, greed, and loot. The central govt today is the second type of govt, says Priyanka Gandhi

Published: 18 Dec 2021, 9:02 AM IST

Cold wave conditions to prevail over parts of NW India, parts of west UP & north MP

For past 3 days, cold wave to severe cold wave conditions prevailing over some parts of Northwest India, including Punjab, Haryana, north Rajasthan and some parts of west UP and north MP. As of today, night temperatures below normal in these areas & cold to severe cold wave conditions prevailing.

We are expecting that these conditions will continue to prevail over some parts of Punjab, Haryana, north Rajasthan, north MP & UP till 21st Dec. Thereafter the minimum temperatures are expected to slightly rise further and hence abetting the cold wave conditions.

Day temperature over Northwest India appreciably to markedly below normal. So, there's added adverse impact of below normal day temperature to prevailing cold wave conditions here. Day temperature expected to continue in below normal category up to Dec 21: Mrityunjay Mohapatra, DG, IMD

Published: 18 Dec 2021, 9:02 AM IST

PM Modi lays lays foundation stone of Ganga Expressway in UP

NDTV reported, Prime Minister Narendra Modi lays the foundation stone of the Ganga Expressway in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh

Published: 18 Dec 2021, 9:02 AM IST

4 killed after container-truck overturns, falls on autorickshaw in Delhi

PTI reported, four people were killed after a container-truck overturned and fell on their autorickshaw near the IGI stadium in central Delhi on Saturday, police said. The bodies have been retrieved from the mangled remains of the autorickshaw, they said.

Published: 18 Dec 2021, 9:02 AM IST

Goa Forward Party & Congress announce their alliance ahead of Goa Elections 2022

We've said in the past that on the eve of Goa's 60th Liberation Day, we'll give you an alliance that will re-liberate Goa from these elected autocracies: Vijay Sardesai, Goa Forward Party president

Published: 18 Dec 2021, 9:02 AM IST

India successfully testfires Agni Prime missile off the coast of Odisha

ANI reported that according to government officials, India successfully testfired the Agni Prime missile off the coast of Odisha in Balasore today. Agni-P is a new generation advanced variant of Agni class of missiles. It is a canisterised missile with range capability between 1,000 and 2,000 kms.

Kazakhstan Foreign Minister arrives in New Delhi for India-Central Asia Dialogue

ANI reported that Kazakhstan Foreign Minister Mukhtar Tileuberdi has arrived in New Delhi to attend the 3rd meeting of the India-Central Asia Dialogue.

Income Tax searches carried out at homes of Akhilesh Yadav's aides

NDTV reported that income tax searches were carried out today Samajwadi Party spokesperson Rajeev Rai's home, while another Samajwadi Party leader has been raided in Mainpuri.

Yellow alert issued for cold waves in Uttarakhand

ANI reported that IMD has issued a yellow alert for cold waves in Uttarakhand, from 18th to 21st Dec. The lowest temperature in the state on Friday, 17th Dec was recorded in Ranichauri (-2.7°C), Mukteshwar (0.2°C), Mussoorie (0.9°C), Pithoragarh (0.9°C), and New Tehri (1.4°C) as per IMD.

7,145 new Covid cases, 289 deaths in last 24 hours

ANI reported that India reported 7,145 new Covid cases, 8,706 recoveries, and 289 deaths in the last 24 hours. This takes the number of active cases to 84,565 (lowest in 569 days), the total recoveries to 3,41,71,471, the death toll to 4,77,158 and the total vaccination to 1,36,66,05,173.

Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi to lead march against inflation in UP

NDTV reported that Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will be leading a march in Uttar Pradesh against inflation.

Delhi schools reopen from today for students of Class 6 and above

ANI reported that schools reopened in Delhi from today for students of Class 6 and above.

Parts of Himachal covered in snow

ANI reported that parts of Himachal Pradesh are covered in a blanket of snow as the region continues to receive snowfall.

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Published: 18 Dec 2021, 9:02 AM IST