In this issue

January 12, 2022

BJP loses OBC heavyweight as UP minister quits

Expected to join Samajwadi Party; three MLAs loyal to Maurya also resign from BJP

1 min

China's Behaviour Destabilising For The Region: US

THE US has raised concerns about China’s attempt to intimidate neighbours.

1 min

Covid Transmission Rate Sees 78% Rise In A Month

AS the country continues to witness a rise in confirmed daily infections, the average R-value for Covid-19 has reached a staggering 1.64, marking a rise of nearly 78% within 40 days.

1 min

Higher Deaths In National Capital On The Day Government Shuts Private Offices

On a day the authorities directed all private offices to work from home while Delhi chief minister once again declared there will be no lockdown despite the raging Covid-19 pandemic, the national capital on Tuesday reported 23 deaths, up from 17 on Monday, and saw 21,259 fresh cases, which is also a rise from the previous day’s tally but a tad lower than Saturday when the city reported 22,181 new cases.

1 min

Angel Of The Dead Who Gives Dignity To Unclaimed Bodies

Venilal Malwala has cremated over 10,000 unclaimed bodies in two decades in Gujarat’s Surat.

1 min

It's work from home for all private offices

DDMA warns of stringent action including fines against those flouting order, asks officials to ensure compliance

1 min

Kejriwal takes stock of Covid facilities at Lok Nayak Hospital

CHIEF Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday inspected the preparations at Lok Nayak Hospital, following which he announced that the government would not impose any lockdown on the city.

2 mins

Child rights body rebukes govt for not filing cough syrup gaffe report

NCPCR asks Chief Secretary’s Office for explanation of mohalla clinic incident in five days

2 mins

Despite tax hike withdrawal, BJP MCDs issuing notices: Atishi

SENIOR AAP leader and MLA Atishi on Tuesday alleged that despite withdrawing the proposal of hiked taxes, the BJPcontrolled municipal corporations were issuing show-cause notices to traders demanding lakhs of rupees.

1 min

NCP plans Pawar play in 3 states

Party chief’s plan faces slight obstacle as Cong is not open to discussing any alliance with TMC

2 mins

SP likely to gain in Maurya empire

THE defection of Swami Prasad Maurya could come handy for SP chief Akhilesh Yadav in projecting his party as an inclusive of all castes and no more a strong Yadav-Muslim dominant outfit only.

1 min

UN seeks $5-bn aid for Afghanistan

In its biggest-ever single country appeal, org warns of looming humanitarian catastrophe

2 mins

PEN prize-winning Ugandan writer charged with ‘disturbing' prez family

A COURT in Uganda on Tuesday charged a prominent author and government critic with “disturbing” the country’s veteran President Yoweri Museveni and his powerful son in social media posts.

1 min

HERO WITHOUT CAPE

Kohli stands tall with a resilient 79, takes India to 223 on day one of third Test

3 mins

Did Djokovic mislead on travel form?

Australia’s media said doubts had emerged over the accuracy of Djokovic’s travel declaration.

1 min

Ashmita stuns fifth seed Kosetskaya in India Open

TRYING to find her feet at the senior international circuit, Ashmita Chaliha was having a decent run in 2018 and 2019.

2 mins

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