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Tuesday, November 30, 2021
New rules for international arrivals kick in today amid looming threat of Omicron variant | Details
New rules for international arrivals kick in today amid Omicron variant threat | DetailsSOURCE: https://ift.tt/3roF21Z
Quarantine, Covid test mandatory for international travellers arriving in Maharashtra
Quarantine, Covid test mandatory for int'l travellers arriving in MaharashtraSOURCE: https://ift.tt/3o6P8CI
Maharashtra: 40 Bangladeshi nationals arrested for illegal stay in Bhiwandi
At least 40 Bangladeshi nationals were arrested in Mumbai's Bhiwandi area on Tuesday, for residing illegally in India. DCP, Zone 2, Bhiwandi, Yogesh Chavan told reporters that the arrested men were working as laborers at various locations. "They didn't possess any valid documents for staying in India," he said.from IndiaTV India: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2ZCtz3s
Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, November 30, 2021
Hello and welcome to Aaj Ki Baat With Rajat Sharma, the only news show with real facts and no noise. from IndiaTV India: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/31jRgOO
Shreya Ghoshal reacts after Twitter digs up her connection with 'bachpan ka dost' Parag Agrawal
Shreya Ghoshal reacts after Twitter digs up her connection with Parag AgrawalSOURCE: https://ift.tt/3D2MC4M
IPL 2022: Full list of retained players and purse remaining for 8 teams ahead of the mega auction
IPL 2022: Full list of retained players and purse remaining for 8 teamsSOURCE: https://ift.tt/3D9qSnJ
Army recieves Heron drones from Israel for deployment in Ladakh sector
The Indian Army's surveillance capabilities have received a major boost as Israel has delivered advanced Heron drones under the emergency procurement clause to keep an eye on the Chinese activities in the Ladakh sector. The development was earlier delayed due to Covid-19. "The advanced Heron drones have arrived in the country and are being deployed for surveillance operations in the eastern Ladakh sector," top government sources told news agency ANI.from IndiaTV India: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/31i1NKg
Maharashtra mandates 7-day institutional quarantine for international passengers from 'at risk' countries
As fresh guidelines will be effective for international passengers arriving in India in view of Omicron concern from December 1, the Maharashtra government has made it mandatory a 7-day institutional quarantine for passengers coming from 'at risk' countries.from IndiaTV India: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/3Db03j7
Omicron scare: Night curfew extended in 8 cities of Gujarat
The Gujarat government on Tuesday extended night curfew in 8 cities of the state, amid rising concern of the new Covid-19 variant 'Omicron'. The extension has been made by 10 days till December 10, the officials said.from IndiaTV India: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/3d7laZ7
Monday, November 29, 2021
Government healthcare spend up at 41% in FY18 from 29% in FY14
The share of government spending in total health expenditure increased significantly to 40.8% in 2017-18, up from 32.4% in previous year, and went up from 28.6% in 2013-14 during the UPA regime, the National Health Accounts estimates show. The findings show government spending on health as a share of total government expenditure increased to 5.1% from 3.7% between 2013-14 and 2017-18, indicating higher investments in the sector as compared to previous years.from https://ift.tt/3E9CNDA
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With many yet to apply for ex gratia, SC says create portal to make process easier
As many people who lost their dear ones to Covid-19 have not filed an application for compensation, the Supreme Court on Monday said that online portals should be created by all states so that people can apply online and upload documents instead of going to the office of collector and district authorities.from https://ift.tt/3xyDHqy
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Missing ‘S’ gene in RT-PCR test can point to Omicron
With the emergence of the Omicron variant, public health experts want laboratories to conduct RT-PCR tests in whole for all the three genes, particularly on international travellers, to help detect the absence of the ‘S’ gene. Maharashtra state task force member Dr Shashank Joshi on Monday told TOI that a complete RT-PCR report for Covid included that of the ‘N’ , ‘S’ , ‘E’ and ‘ORF’ genes.from https://ift.tt/3xzdKav
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India vows to stand by Africa, says all Covax orders cleared
Expressing support for Africa, which has been rattled by the discovery of Covid-19 variant Omicron, the government on Monday announced it had cleared all orders placed so far by the UN-backed Covax programme for supplies of Covishield vaccines, including to African countries like Malawi, Ethiopia, Zambia, Mozambique, Guinea and Lesotho. The government expressed solidarity in a statement with countries, particularly in Africa, that have so far been affected by Omicron.from https://ift.tt/3rl6dL6
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Supreme Court on pollution: NCR states on 48-hour notice
Shifting focus of anti-air pollution drive to the states, the Supreme Court on Monday gave a 48-hour ultimatum to Delhi, Haryana, UP, Rajasthan and Punjab to execute directions of the Commission on Air Quality Management in the NCR. It said failure to do so will force the court to set up an implementation force. The direction came after SG Tushar Mehta said that the commission had in September directed the states to take measures in anticipation of rise in pollution.from https://ift.tt/3d35fuE
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Gaganyaan: Control centre, astronauts’ rehab unit may go to Gujarat, no final decision yet
Isro has been actively considering creation of new infrastructure to cater India’s human spaceflight programme, including for its first mission Gaganyaan in Gujarat. No formal decision is made as of November 29. Isro chief K Sivan said, “Gaganyaan is much bigger involving many national agencies and labs. For optimal utilisation of resources and considering various technical aspects and human safety, it’s necessary to spread facilities across many places. It’s a creation of new infrastructure.”from https://ift.tt/31fzLPH
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Expert panel mulls nod to ‘additional dose’ of Covid vaccine to elderly
Amid mounting fear over the new SARS-COV2 variant Omicron, an expert committee on Covid immunisation is considering to recommend an “additional dose” to those who are immunocompromised or are elderly and at high risk of infection or death due to Covid-19 infection, an official source said. A final decision on the issue will be taken by NTAGI next week, which will be then considered by the health ministry for approval.from https://ift.tt/3D4G1Xw
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Parliament Winter Session: Bill to repeal farm laws passed | What's on table today
Winter Session: Bill to repeal farm laws passed | What's on table todaySOURCE: https://ift.tt/3G1307w
Kerala clocks 3,382 new COVID-19 cases, 117 deaths
Fresh COVID-19 cases dropped to 3,382 in Kerala on Monday, raising the total caseload to 51,25,262. The state also recorded 117 deaths which raised the toll to 39,955, an official release said. Kerala had logged 4,350 cases on November 28.from IndiaTV India: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/3D6TGgy
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.from https://ift.tt/3liF9sh
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WHO calls Omicron 'very high' risk, India extends support to affected African nations | 10 points
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WATCH | 50 Lamborghinis show-up on Shimla roads, become 'eye-candy' event
Lamborghini India on Monday organised a 3-day community drive of 50 Lamborghini cars from Gurugram (Haryana) to Charabra in Himachal Pradesh.from IndiaTV India: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/3cYoBBp
Delhi: Jai Prakash Narayan Hospital now dedicated facility to treat 'Omicron' variant
The Delhi Health Department has designated Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Narayan Hospital as the dedicated facility to treat patients testing positive for the new COVID-19 variant Omicron. The hospital has been asked to earmark wards for isolating and treating such patients. The department also said that no patient with the new variant will be denied admission to hospitals on any ground.from IndiaTV India: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/3D5GKaI
Fire breaks out in Neb Sarai area of South Delhi
A massive fire broke out in several shanties in south Delhi's Neb Sarai area on Monday evening, officials said.from IndiaTV India: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/3G29l2R
Delhi airport says necessary arrangements will be ready on time as Omicron fear looms world
As worries mount over coronavirus infections caused by a new variant globally, the country's largest airport IGIA on Monday said all necessary arrangements will be ready on time keeping in mind the fresh guidelines and passenger convenience.from IndiaTV India: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/3E4w65u
Omicron Scare: Chandigarh man who returned from South Africa tests Covid positive
A 39-year-old Chandigarh resident, who had returned from South Africa a few days ago, tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday and his sample will now be sent to Delhi for whole genome sequencing. One of his family members and a domestic help have also been found infected with the infection.from IndiaTV India: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/32KAPvx
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”.from https://ift.tt/3p9EquG
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Sunday, November 28, 2021
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.from https://ift.tt/3cZksx4
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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.from https://ift.tt/31aLm23
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South Africa returnee tests positive for Covid-19 in Mumbai's Dombivli
South Africa returnee tests positive for Covid-19 in Mumbai's DombivliSOURCE: https://ift.tt/3E1REzP
Jharkhand: 4 feared trapped for two days in Bokaro coal mine, NDRF to carry out rescue operations
Four persons, including a woman, are feared trapped in an abandoned coal mine for the past two days, with the local police having failed to trace them, a senior officer said.from IndiaTV India: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/3cYnt0A
'Mend your ways, Republic Day not far': Rakesh Tikait warns Centre over MSP law
Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) leader Rakesh Tikait on Sunday warned the central government to mend its ways and bring a law guaranteeing the Minimum Support Price (MSP).from IndiaTV India: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/31abUkg
Indian carpenter with severed thumb wrapped in bandage flies to Delhi from Dubai just in time
Unable to afford medical treatment in Dubai, a 34-year-old Indian carpenter flew into Delhi with a severed thumb wrapped in a bandage after 22 hours of the incident. A delay of two hours would have drastically reduced the chances of recovery.from IndiaTV India: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/3I3jBK3
Odisha sounds warning on a possible third wave of Covid-19 pandemic amid Omicron variant scare
Amid detection of new Covid variant Omicron in some foreign countries, the Odisha government swung into action and asked all district collectors to remain prepared to tackle a possible third wave of Covid-19.from IndiaTV India: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/3FYNBF5
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.from https://ift.tt/3o18JnT
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PM skips all-party meet on eve of winter session
The opposition indicated that it plans to raise several issues ranging from fresh demands put forward by agitating farm unions such as removal of junior home minister Ajay Mishra over the Lakhimpur Kheri violence to the Pegasus controversy even as the government is set to move for repeal of the new farm laws in Parliament on Monday. The all-party meeting on Sunday, which was not attended by PM Narendra Modi, saw the opposition listing several issues they intend to raise in the winter session.from https://ift.tt/3E1qokN
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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.from https://ift.tt/2ZBR0tW
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