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Param Bir Singh, Waze planned Antilia bomb scare, claims Nawab Malik

Kharge writes to Rajya Sabha chairman, urges him to revoke suspension of 12 MPs

No need to make December 6 a spectacle: VHP chief

Abject failure of govt's policies: Congress on Q2 GDP figures

Free text books of biases, wrong portrayal of heroes: Parliament panel in report

TMC, Cong continue to vie over who will lead oppn pack on Day 2 of winter session

TMC pursuing politics of revenge, CBI will ensure justice for BJP supporters: Suvendu Adhikari

Parliament approves repeal of farm laws with voice vote

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.

Here are the charges against 12 Rajya Sabha suspended MPs

The 12 MPs of the Rajya Sabha who have been suspended for the entire winter session of Parliament which commenced on Monday have been charged with “unprecedented acts of misconduct”.

Suspended MPs caused irreversible disgrace to House: Parliamentary affairs minister to Naidu

Varun Gandhi raises heat over TET paper leakage

Have a united, single stand on August 5 decision: Azad

Overdrawal by 5 states revives spectre of 2012 grid failure

Power employees and engineers to protest whenever Electricity Bill is tabled

Mayawati hails repeal of farms laws as victory of democracy, raises MSP issue

Punjab farmer leaders say Centre must reply to demands by Nov 30; SKM meeting on Dec 1

No Omicron in India yet, but concerns mount; Karnataka says sample of SA returnee 'different from Delta'

BJP-ruled states doing better than those ruled by opposition: Officials on vaccination drive

Omicron threat: Why some Indian states should be more apprehensive

Eye on variant, India updates norms for international passengers

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.

62 test positive, Maharashtra old age home now containment zone

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.

‘Omicron 6 times more transmissible than Delta, could infect even vaccinated’

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.

Kolkata coachman booked for DUI; 2 cyclists too on offenders’ list

Don’t shift Gaganyaan project to Gujarat, DKS urges PM Modi

BJP sweeps Tripura civic polls, bags 329 of 334 seats; TMC claims ‘gains’

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.

US co set to offer top package, hire at IIT-B for 1.5cr

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.

BJP ally NPP seeks CAA repeal; govt seeks smooth functioning of House

UP teachers’ test put off after paper leak, 29 held

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.

PM skips all-party meet on eve of winter session

Amid rapid Omicron spread, India ups travel surveillance

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.

‘Deadly cocktail' of SP, BSP, Cong wants to stop welfare work of PM Modi, CM Yogi: BJP

Ensure higher attendance, come prepared to take on opposition: BJP to its MPs

Govt to review decision of restarting international flights and SOP on testing of passengers

PM lauds collective efforts for revival of Noon river in Jalaun

Opposition patronising criminals, alleges Adityanath

Deoria/Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday accused the opposition parties of patronising criminals, saying those backing them are paving the way for their own destruction. He also compared the mafia to Bhasmasur, a demon who could reduce anybody to ashes after touching on their head but ended up burning himself.

In view of new Covid variant, govt lists measures to be followed by states/UTs

In view of the possible threat that Omicron - the SARS-CoV2 variant of concern - can pose to the country, the Centre advised states and UTs to immediately focus on intensive containment, active surveillance, increased vaccination coverage as well as enforcement of Covid appropriate behavior.

Several states tighten curbs as Omicron variant spreads to more nations: Top developments

Cumulative Covid-19 vaccine coverage crosses 122 crore: Govt

PM Modi to address Mann Ki Baat tomorrow

Indian Crossword League: All 3 ex-champs reach final, six overseas contestants in hunt for trophy

Delta variant of Covid-19 found in two persons who returned to Karnataka from South Africa

Northern Army Commander interacts with veteran soldiers, urges them to continue to safeguard the Nation

Over 121.84 crore Covid vaccine doses administered in India so far: Health ministry

Akhilesh equates Kheri incident with Jallianwala Bagh tragedy

UP polls will be fought between pro, anti-national forces: Yogi Adityanath

Farmers reject Tomar's appeal to end agitation, saying protests to continue till they get written assurance on MSP law

Behaviour of Omicron variant at 'individual, population level' not known, people should follow Covid-19 norms: ICMR official

Bihar, Jharkhand, UP among poorest states: Niti Aayog's poverty index report

No conditionality on Afghanistan aid, India tells Pakistan as they finalise modalities

India needs no validation from external agencies on functioning of democracy: VP Naidu

New Delhi, Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on Friday said the functioning of democracy in the country conforms to the constitutional principles of ensuring equal rights and justice for all citizens and it needs no validation from any external agency.