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New Delhi: Delhi’s minimum temperature rose to eight degrees Celsius on Saturday even as fog lowered visibility to 300 metres in some parts of the city, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. A fresh Western Disturbance (WD) affecting the western Himalayas provided some relief from the chill. The minimum temperature rose to eight degrees Celsius…

The Bombay High Court on Friday directed the Maharashtra government to submit by Monday the medical report of Partho Dasgupta, former Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) CEO arrested in the television rating points (TRP) rigging scam. A single bench of Justice PD Naik heard an urgent bail plea this evening, filed by Dasgupta’s counsels, seeking…

Initially the people, who were about to go to bed, thought that it was an earthquake and started rushing out of their homes. The 11 pm data from the local seismological observatories around the area, however, did not record any seismic activity or tremors (these are usually recorded at a depth of 15 to 20…

Farmers protesting against the three agricultural reform laws have rejected the government’s proposal to stay the implementation of the three legislations for one-and-a-half years, and have reiterated their demand for a full repeal of the three laws. The Samyukt Kisan Morcha, an umbrella body of unions leading protests at several Delhi border points, also said…

Mumbai: The Bombay High Court on Thursday dismissed an appeal and an interim application filed by Bollywood actor Sonu Sood against a BMC notice over alleged illegal construction carried out by him at his residential building in Juhu area of Mumbai. Justice Prithviraj Chavan, while dismissing the actor’s appeal and application, said, “Law helps only…

There is no denying the fact that during Donald Trump’s four years in office, the relationship that the US shares with the world had altered profoundly. But with Joe Biden taking over the reins as the US president, several changes are expected. Popular filmmaker & singer-songwriter Andres Useche too expects to see several good things…

File image of bar-headed goose. The goose was found dead near the Siswan Dam reservoir in Mohali and its samples were sent to the Northern Regional Disease Diagnostic Laboratory (NRDDL) in Jalandhar for testing on January 8, they said. PTI Last Updated: January 20, 2021, 13:58 IST FOLLOW US ON: Punjab has reported its first…

Bharat Biotech on Tuesday issued a set of cautionary guidelines for people with certain conditions who, it said, should consult with their vaccine provider and preferably avoid getting the Covaxin shot. A fact sheet shared on the company’s website said those suffering from allergies, fever, or a bleeding disorder, among other conditions, should take advice…

The tenth round of talks between the government and representatives of protesting farmers on controversial new farm laws was on Monday pushed back by a day to January 20, with the Centre saying both sides want to resolve the stalemate at the earliest but it was getting delayed due to involvement of people of other…

The Delhi High Court on Monday permitted a 16-year-old rape victim to terminate her 26-week pregnancy after an interaction with the minor and her family regarding the risks associated with the procedure at such an advanced stage. While allowing the abortion, the high court also said the doctors would have the discretion to cancel the…

On Monday, January 18, Dear Bangalakshmi Teesta lottery will be organised by the West Bengal State Lottery Department. One lucky winner of the lottery will get to take home a prize of Rs 50 lakhs. If you have purchased the ticket for the lottery, then make sure you check the result at 4PM on West…

Coronavirus LIVE Updates: Ten months after schools were shut down due to coronavirus outbreak, government and private schools in Delhi are set to welcome senior students back amid safety protocols. Source link

Image for representation. (PTI) The Progressive Medicos and Scientists Forum demanded that all data pertaining to vaccine trials be made public to enable scientists and healthcare workers to make informed choices regarding administration of vaccines. PTI New Delhi Last Updated: January 17, 2021, 22:35 IST FOLLOW US ON: A national association of doctors and scientists…

Mumbai: Veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah has expressed concerns over the divide being created in the country between Hindus and Muslims in the name of love jihad. The 70-year-old actor made the comments in a video interview with Karwan-e-Mohabbat India, shared on its YouTube channel on Sunday. “I am really furious with the way divisions are…

The Dr BR Ambedkar University (AUD), Delhi, has begun the application process Masters in Business Administration (MBA) programme for the academic session 2021-23. This MBA programme is offered by the School of Business, Public Policy and Social Entrepreneurship. All the interested candidates wish to get enrolled can apply in an online mode at the official…