Assam reports 164 new #COVID19 cases today. Total cases in the State now at 2,11,204 including 2,07,026 recoveries, 3,204 active cases, and 971 deaths: Assam Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma
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21 Nov, 00:00 (IST)
Maharashtra: Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) restricts followers of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar to visit Chaityabhoomi on 6th December, in wake of #COVID19 pandemic. There will be a live broadcast of programs from Chaityabhoomi this year.
20 Nov, 23:21 (IST)
Punjab reports 819 new #COVID19 cases, 492 discharges and 16 deaths today.
Total cases in the state rise to 1,44,995, including 1,33,919 recoveries and 4,572 deaths.
Active cases stand at 6,504.
20 Nov, 23:01 (IST)
Ministry of Railways grants permission to teaching & non-teaching staff carrying valid id cards, students carrying valid hall tickets for Maharashtra State Board of Secondary&Higher Education Examinations, to travel by suburban services over Mumbai Suburban network up to 10 Dec.
20 Nov, 22:44 (IST)
West Bengal reports 3,626 new COVID-19 cases, 3,850 discharges, and 53 deaths, says State Health Department
Total cases: 4,45,505
Active cases: 25,599
Death toll: 7,923
Total discharges: 4,15,609
20 Nov, 22:42 (IST)
Haryana reports 3,104 new COVID-19 cases, 2,508 discharges, and 25 deaths, says State Health Department
Total cases: 2,12,355
Total number of discharged patients: 1,90,067
Total deaths: 2,138
Active cases: 20,150
20 Nov, 22:14 (IST)
The Hongkong Airport Authority has barred Air India flights for 14 days after some passengers tested positive at the airport. Hongkong has barred Air India flights for the fifth time.
20 Nov, 21:56 (IST)
Uttarakhand: India’s First Moss Garden was inaugurated today in Sadiya Tal area of Nainital by Ramon Magsaysay awardee Rajender Singh. The garden, spread in an area of around 10 hectares, has been developed by research wing of state forest department.
20 Nov, 21:55 (IST)
Two drones came from the direction of Pakistan and crossed International Border in Samba sector of Jammu & Kashmir at around 6 pm today. BSF troops fired upon them. Jawans are keeping strict vigil: BSF sources
20 Nov, 21:37 (IST)
Held a meeting to review India’s vaccination strategy and the way forward. Important issues related to progress of vaccine development, regulatory approvals and procurement were discussed: PM Narendra Modi
20 Nov, 21:24 (IST)
The World health Organisation (WHO) on Friday suspended Remdesivir from list of medicines
20 Nov, 21:12 (IST)
Uttarakhand Police DG (Law and Order) Ashok Kumar to be the new DGP of the state.
20 Nov, 21:11 (IST)
Two people injured in celebratory firing during chhath puja in Chapra area of Saran, Bihar. One of them is seriously injured: Dr Shahid, a doctor at Sadar hospital
20 Nov, 21:06 (IST)
Mumbai: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus railway station (CMST) & Municipal Corporation Building illuminated on World Children's Day today. #Maharashtra
20 Nov, 20:38 (IST)
There have been reports in section of media today about cancellation of certain trains in Delhi Mumbai sector. It may be clarified that Railways hasn't taken any decision regarding cancellation of trains in Mumbai Delhi sector: Chief Public Relation Officers, Central Railway
20 Nov, 20:29 (IST)
'Malabar 2020' helps us show our combat readiness, interoperability & ability to tackle challenges in the maritime domain. It also reassures the international community of our commitment to a free, open, inclusive, & rules-based Indo- Pacific: Vice Adrimal MS Pawar, Navy Dy Chief
20 Nov, 19:58 (IST)
Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj's father Mohammed Ghaus died due to a lung ailment in Hyderabad on Friday.
20 Nov, 19:51 (IST)
Night curfew will be imposed between 10 pm to 6 am, starting from November 21 in Indore, Bhopal, Gwalior, Vidisha, and Ratlam districts.
20 Nov, 19:28 (IST)
A curfew will be imposed in Rajkot, Surat, and Vadodara between 9 pm and 6 am, starting November 21: Gujarat Deputy CM Nitin Patel
20 Nov, 19:24 (IST)
The Rajasthan Home Department has advised district administrations to impose restrictions under Section 144 of CrPC in view of rising cases of COVID-19 in the state.
Mumbai, November 20: Vaccine maker Serum Institute of India's CEO Adar Poonawalla on Thursday said the Oxford COVID-19 vaccine should be available for healthcare workers and elderly people by around February 2021 and by April for the general public and will be priced at a maximum of Rs 1,000 for two necessary doses for the public, depending on the final trial results and regulatory approvals. He estimated that by 2024, every Indian will get vaccinated.
In a tragic incident, fourteen persons including six children died after the vehicle they were travelling in collided with a truck on Prayagraj-Lucknow highway under limits of Manikpur police station on Thursday night.
US President Donald Trump's campaign says they are withdrawing lawsuit in Michigan.
Within three days of taking an oath to office, Bihar's new Education Minister Mewalal Choudhary was compelled to step down from his post. The Janata Dal (United) submitted his resignation on Thursday, hours after downplaying the allegations levelled against him.
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