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Aug 18, 2022 10:33 AM IST
‘Precaution dose necessary’: Top Covid expert amid concern over spike
Booster dose is necessary to take, Dr VK Paul, who is one of the top Covid experts in the country, has said. “Covid is still there. The number of cases have increased in recent days,” said Dr Paul. His remarks come amid concern over laxity among people about taking the third shot of the vaccine. Read More
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Aug 18, 2022 10:23 AM IST
India Covid update: 12,608 new cases; 72 deaths recorded, Punjab, Kerala revise data
India on Thursday saw an uptick in the daily Covid-19 tally as the country clocked 12,608 new infections in the last 24 hours, according to the health bulletin by the ministry. For the last two consecutive days, the tally was hovering below the 10,000-mark.
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Aug 18, 2022 08:42 AM IST
US officials to hold trade talks with Taiwan in new show of support
The US government has announced talks with Taiwan on a trade treaty in a new sign of support for the self-ruled island democracy claimed by China’s ruling Communist Party as part of its territory.
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Aug 18, 2022 08:40 AM IST
‘Not consulted by Centre for rehab plan’: Manish Sisodia on Rohingyas
Deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia on Wednesday said the central government has prepared a blueprint to permanently settle Rohingya in flats meant for people from the economically weaker sections in Bakkarwala in Outer Delhi. Read More
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Aug 18, 2022 08:33 AM IST
‘Living with Covid doesn’t mean….’: WHO chief as deaths rise by 35% in 4 weeks
With the pandemic in its third year, it has been repeated multiple times by leaders and experts that the world has to learn to live with Covid. But in a warning against dropping guards, WHO chief Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus has said that this does not mean that “we pretend it’s not there”. “It means we use all the tools we have to protect ourselves, and protect others,” he said. Read More
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Aug 18, 2022 08:32 AM IST
1.5% interest rebate on short-term farm loans gets Cabinet approval
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved an interest subvention (or a rebate) of 1.5% on short-term agriculture loans of up to ₹3 lakh provided by all lending institutions for the current and next financial years, a move aimed at ensuring easier credit flow to the farm sector, information and broadcasting minister Anurag Thakur said after a Cabinet meeting. Read More
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Aug 18, 2022 07:25 AM IST
Delhi tops list of world’s most polluted cities, Kolkata close 2nd
Delhi and Kolkata are the two most polluted cities in the world in terms of average annual population-weighted PM 2.5 exposure, according to a new report, Air Pollution and Health in Cities, released by the Health Effects Institute’s (HEI) State of Global Air Initiative. Read More
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Aug 18, 2022 06:30 AM IST
India was never defensive about stand on Russian oil: Jaishankar
External affairs minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday justified India’s decision to buy discounted Russian oil by saying it is aimed at overcoming shortages and cushioning the people from high energy prices, even as his Ukrainian counterpart criticised India’s move. Read More
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Aug 18, 2022 05:37 AM IST
1.5% interest rebate on short-term farm loans gets Cabinet approval
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved an interest subvention (or a rebate) of 1.5% on short-term agriculture loans of up to ₹3 lakh provided by all lending institutions for the current and next financial years, a move aimed at ensuring easier credit flow to the farm sector, information and broadcasting minister Anurag Thakur said after a Cabinet meeting. Read More
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Aug 18, 2022 05:34 AM IST
Cabinet clears ₹50,000-crore boost for hospitality sector
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday enhanced the corpus of sovereign-guaranteed credit facility for small enterprises, Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS), from ₹4.5 lakh crore to ₹5 lakh crore, exclusively for the hospitality sector. Read More
No changes in norms for travel of kids under 5: Railways
Updated on Aug 18, 2022 10:26 AM IST
In a statement on Wednesday, it called the media reports about the changes in norms “misleading” and said passengers do not need to buy tickets for children under five if they do not want a separate berth
Widespread rain in central India for next 3-4 days: IMD
Published on Aug 18, 2022 09:53 AM IST
Under the influence of a cyclonic circulation over south Myanmar and neighbourhood, a low pressure area has formed over northeast and adjoining areas of eastcentral Bay of Bengal
LIVE: India clocks 12,608 new Covid cases, 72 deaths in last 24 hours
Updated on Aug 18, 2022 10:33 AM IST
- Breaking news LIVEAugust 18, 2022: Get latest news, breaking news, latest updates, live news, top headlines, breaking business news and top news of the hour.
Foodgrain output for 2021-22 pegged at record 315 MT: Fourth advance estimates
Updated on Aug 18, 2022 02:07 AM IST
The estimates pegged rice output at 130.3 million tonnes, while the pulses output is estimated to be at 27.7 million tonnes for the 2021-22 crop year
In Russia, Doval holds talks on security issues
Published on Aug 18, 2022 12:56 AM IST
The NSA, who made an unscheduled visit, discussed a range of issues related to bilateral security cooperation with his Russian counterpart Nikolai Patrushev.
Ensure Covid-19 regulations are followed, DGCA tells airlines
Published on Aug 18, 2022 12:53 AM IST
With Covid-19 cases on the rise across the country, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), on Wednesday told airlines to ensure that passengers wear masks throughout their journey and follow Covid protocols.
Neha LM Tripathi, New Delhi
Warrant issued against newly inducted Bihar law minister
Published on Aug 18, 2022 12:53 AM IST
A controversy broke out in Bihar on Wednesday with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) hitting out at newly-inducted law minister Kartikey Kumar alias Kartik Singh, alleging that he is wanted in a kidnapping case and that he did not surrender before court on the ordered date, but took the oath of office the same day
Supreme Court pauses PILs against Hemant Soren
Published on Aug 18, 2022 12:48 AM IST
The PILs failed to make out a prima facie case against theJharkhand chief minister over alleged irregularities in grant of a mining lease and in MNREGS contracts, and transactions of some shell companies reportedly run by his family, the apex court observed.
Abraham Thomas, New Delhi
Release of rapists has shaken my faith in justice, says Bilkis Bano
Published on Aug 18, 2022 12:46 AM IST
In the statement, Bano said that no one had enquired about her safety before deciding to release the men, and appealed to the Gujarat government to reverse its move.
CBI freezes FDs of Subrata Mondal; HC summons daughter in separate case
Updated on Aug 18, 2022 12:42 AM IST
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Wednesday froze fixed deposits worth ₹16
Madras HC orders status quo ante on OPS expulsion, EPS elevation
Updated on Aug 18, 2022 12:41 AM IST
The ruling means that O Panneerselvam is back as the AIADMK coordinator. On July 11, he was expelled from the party and Edappadi Palaniswami (EPS) was made interim general secretary.
