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CPI (M) leader PB Sandeep Kumar stabbed to death in Thiruvalla. The incident occurred at 8 pm, says the party's state secretary. (ANI)

53 Odisha college students test positive for Covid-19

Fifty-three students of a college in Odisha’s Dhenkanal district have tested positive for coronavirus, officials said on Thursday.

The emergence of the cluster of infections prompted the municipal administration to seal the Saikrupa Residential College at Kunjakanta in Dhenkanal town, around 60 km northwest of Bhubaneswar, for an indefinite period.

Omicron scare: Night curfew in Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu till December 31

A night curfew has been imposed in the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu as a precautionary measure to contain the spread of coronavirus in view of the concerns over the new Omicron variant of the virus, an official said on Thursday. Starting Thursday, the night curfew will be force between 11 pm and 6 am till December 31, said the order issued by the Health and Family Welfare department of the Union Territory administration.

Elle to drop fur from editorial content worldwide

Elle magazine announced on Thursday it will stop using fur in all its editorial and advertising content worldwide, becoming the first major publication to do so. Read more

Serbia jails four ex-officers over journalist's murder

A Serbian court Thursday jailed four former intelligence officers for up to 30 years over the brutal 1999 murder of journalist Slavko Curuvija, a fierce critic of late strongman Slobodan Milosevic.

The special court sentenced Serbia's former secret police chief Radomir Markovic and the head of Belgrade's intelligence branch Milan Radonjic to 30 years in prison, the Beta news agency said. (AFP)

US, allies expand sanctions on Belarus for 'migrant smuggling,' human rights violations

The United States and key allies expanded sanctions on Belarus on Thursday, placing restrictions on government figures and bodies for human rights abuses and official support for "migrant smuggling."

The sanctions were in response to "continuing attacks on human rights and fundamental freedoms in Belarus, disregard for international norms and repeated acts of repression," said a joint statement from the United States, Britain, Canada and the European Union. (AFP)

Adani meets Mamata, discusses investment scenario in Bengal

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday held a meeting with Gautam Adani, the chairman and founder of Adani Group, at state secretariat 'Nabanna'

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan writes to counterpart in Tamil Nadu over Mullaperiyar dam

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan writes to counterpart in Tamil Nadu to not open Mullaperiyar dam during night; says such a step should be taken during day time and after sufficient warning

Three terrorist associates involved in Palhallan grenade attack arrested in Jammu and Kashmir

Amit Shah accuses previous governments in UP of conspiring to sell off cooperative sugar mills

Amit Shah accuses previous governments in UP of conspiring to sell off cooperative sugar mills; targets them for filing 'one-sided cases' during riots, while also alluding to the 'exodus' of Hindus from another western UP town some years back

Andhra Pradesh government puts official machinery in three north coastal districts on high alert as cyclonic storm 'Jawad' likely to hit Bay of Bengal coast on Saturday

India achieves target of 40 per cent installed electricity capacity from non-fossil fuel sources. (PIB)

Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra receives a memento during the party's Pratigya Rally, in Moradabad. (PTI Photo)

"If required we'll file an FIR against Mamata Banerjee for disrespecting our National Anthem. She's working according to her political advisor and wants to be the next PM. People favour Narendra Modi andhe will win next time with over 400 seats,"LoP in WB Assembly, Suvendu Adhikari. (ANI)

Maharashtra government puts Parambir Singh under suspension until further notice

Government of Maharashtra places Parambir Singh (former Mumbai Police Commissioner) under suspension with immediate effect until further order: Home Department, Government of Maharashtra. (ANI)

The number of individuals/ youths who have received the skill development training for skill development of minorities during 2019-20 is 1,77,789 and 2020-21 is 1,01,459. (PIB)

Red warning issued in fourdistricts, Orange warning issued in sevendistricts for heavy to very heavy rainfall. Fishermen advised not to venture into sea from threeto fiveDecember: IMD scientist Umashankar Das on cyclone Jawad. (ANI)

Get live updates of Union Health Ministry's press briefing on the actions taken, preparedness, and updates on the country's Covid-19 situation here.

"Congress will contest elections on basis of development. Will provide 20 lakh jobs. Manufacturing hub will open in every district. PM didn't pay any respect to farmers who died in agitation against farm laws,"Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra at Pratigya Rally in Moradabad.

AMRUT 2.0 Target to provide 2.68 crore tap connections and 2.64 crore sewer connections 1,326 projects worth Rs 41,847 crore grounded and 114 lakh new water tap connections provided under AMRUT. (PIB)

Maharashtra government considering revision of air travel guidelines: Chief Secretary

Maharashtra Chief Secretary Debashish Chakravarty on Thursday said the state government was considering a revision of its air travel guidelines, a day after the Centre wrote to the state saying its order was in divergence with the Covid-19 SoPs and guidelines issued by the Union government.

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"No warning is issued for Jharkhand for the upcoming cyclone Jawad. It'll have a moderate impact from December 3 to 6. On December 3, south Jharkhand districts like Jamshedpur, Seraikela Kharsawan, Chaibasa, parts of Khunti andRanchi, will get light rainfall," saidAbhishek Anand, IMD Ranchi. (ANI)

NCP's Working Committee meeting chaired by party president Sharad Pawar to be held on December 7 in Delhi. (ANI)

UGC has extended the date for submission of thesis for terminal M Phil/Ph Dstudents till June 30, 2022. (ANI)

The Income Tax departmentconducts search operations in Pune, Maharashtra. The search action, so far, has led to the detection of unaccounted income of more than Rs400 crore.

A person walks near a burning barricade on a road in Le Lamentin, on the French Caribbean island of Martinique on December 1, after more than a week of violent protests sparked by Covid-19 restrictions. Unrest in the neighbouring island and former colonial outpost of Guadeloupe began with a protest over compulsory Covid-19 vaccinations for health workers, but quickly ballooned into a broader revolt over living conditions, and spread to next door Martinique. (AFP Photo)

After Supreme Court rap, Delhi shuts all schools till further orders

All schools in Delhi will be closed from tomorrow till further orders due to current air pollution levels in the city, Environment Minister Gopal Rai said on Thursday. Read more

Omicron scare: 4 more international flyers from 'at-risk' countries test positive for Covid in India

Four more travellers from “at-risk” countries tested positive for Covid-19 on arrival at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport, reported PTI quoting officials. Read more

'Not divine right of individual': Prashant Kishor takes a dig at Rahul Gandhi

Amidst the ongoing turf war between the TMC and the Congress, poll strategist Prashant Kishor on Thursday launched a scathing attack on Rahul Gandhi saying that the grand old party's leadership is "not the divine right" of an individual. Read more

'Why are schools open?': Supreme Court pulls up Delhi government on rising pollution

The Supreme Court on Thursday pulled up the Delhi government for opening the schools amid the rising air pollution levels in the city."We are serious about industrial and vehicular pollution. You cannot fire bullets from our shoulders, you have to take steps. Why are schools open?" Supreme Court asked the Delhi government.

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Delhi's overall air quality remains in the 'very poor' category

Anju Bobby George crowned Woman of the Year by World Athletics

World Athletics has awarded sprinter Anju Bobby George as Woman of the Year 2021 for her efforts in advancing the sport in India as well as inspiring more women to follow in her footsteps make her more than a worthy recipient of this year's award. Read more

Didn't pull the trigger, says actor Alec Baldwin about fatal shooting on film set.

BSF fires on drone coming from Pakistan side in Amritsar sector

The Border Security Force Wednesday said its troops fired on a drone along the India-Pakistan border in the Amritsar sector, forcing it to return.

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UP Congress president reviews preparedness for Priyanka Gandhi's 'Pratigya Rally'

Uttar Pradesh Congress president Ajay Kumar Lallu was in Ghaziabad on Wednesday to review preparedness for party general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's proposed 'Pratigya Rally', which will be held in Moradabad.

Speaking to the media, he said the Congress will contest next year's Uttar Pradesh assembly elections on its own.

The Congress party will fulfil its poll promises if it comes to power, he said.

(PTI)