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The Indian Navy: Indigenous Frontline Warships to launch on May 17

May 16, 2022 Vinayak Barot

Mumbai: On 17 May 2022, the nation will witness a landmark event in the history of indigenous warship building when two frontline warships of the Indian Navy, Surat, a Project 15B Destroyer, and Udaygiri, a Project 17A Frigate will be launched concurrently at Mazgaon Docks Limited, Mumbai. Defense Minister Rajnath Singh will be the Chief Guest […]

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Security to be Beefed Up For Kashmiri Pandit Govt Employees: J&K Lt Governor Manoj Sinha

May 16, 2022 Vinayak Barot

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday announced that security outside the residential areas of Kashmiri Pandit government employees in the valley would be increased and an inquiry into the tear gas shelling would be conducted. Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor ordered an inquiry into the use of force against the Kashmiri Pandit […]

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Kerala: Five Teams of NDRF Deployed Amid Heavy Rainfall Prediction

May 16, 2022 Vinayak Barot

Kochi: Five teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) have been deployed in various districts of Kerala on Sunday in view of the extremely heavy rainfall predicted by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) in the State. IMD issued a red alert in Ernakulam, Idukki, Thrissur, Malappuram, and Kozhikode districts. A red alert has been […]

Spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in New Delhi

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India registers 2202 new covid-19 cases in 24 hours

May 16, 2022 Vinayak Barot

New Delhi: India reported 2,202 new cases in the last 24 hours when its deaths count rose to 27 from 13 a day before even as the Covid-19 cases in the country fell by around 20 percent in the week ending Sunday. After rising for four weeks running, fresh infections dipped substantially in Delhi-NCR. Recoveries, […]

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Delhi sizzles at 49 degrees Celsius

May 16, 2022 Vinayak Barot

New Delhi: A tormenting heatwave swept through Delhi and neighbouring cities on Sunday with the mercury crossing 49 degrees Celsius in pockets of the national capital. The mercury touched 49.2 degrees Celsius at Mungeshpur in northwest Delhi while Najafgarh in the southwest part of the city recorded 49.1 degrees Celsius. “We have seen western disturbances in […]

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India asks Pakistan to punish those behind killing of 2 Sikh businessmen

May 16, 2022 Vinayak Barot

New Delhi: India on Sunday requested Pakistan to sincerely examine the killing of two Sikh businessmen in northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province and take strict motion toward those liable for the “deplorable” incident. External Affairs Ministry spokesperson mentioned India has registered its robust protest with Pakistan on the continued “targeting” of members of the minority neighborhood in […]

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Former Australian cricketer Andrew Symonds dies in a car accident in Queensland

May 15, 2022 Vinayak Barot

Mumbai: World cricket is mourning the shock loss of another Australian great after Test star and two-time World Cup winner Andrew Symonds was killed in a car crash in Queensland. The 46-year-old “cult figure” was involved in a single-vehicle accident late on Saturday. Queensland Police are investigating the crash, which occurred at Hervey Range, about 50km […]

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J&K Police, 12000 Paramilitary Troops to guard Amarnath Yatra

May 14, 2022 Vinayak Barot

Srinagar: The Central government is planning to deploy around 12,000 paramilitary troops, hundreds of Jammu and Kashmir Police personnel, and drone cameras to guard the Amarnath Yatra this year. Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla reviewed the security preparedness for the Amarnath Yatra with top officials of paramilitary forces and the Jammu and Kashmir administration. Amarnath […]

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Sri Lanka: PM Wickremesinghe may visit India this month

May 14, 2022 Vinayak Barot

New Delhi: New Delhi: With the hope of help, the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Ranil Wickremesinghe may visit India this month to meet his counterpart Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi and other delegations could discuss the financial aid provided by India, sources said. After swearing-in as Sri Lanka’s 26th prime minister on Thursday, […]

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Covid-19: India reports 2858 new cases

May 14, 2022 Vinayak Barot

New Delhi: India on Saturday reported 2,858 Covid-19 cases and 11 deaths in 24 hours, the Union Health Ministry said in its report. With this, the caseload has surged to 43,119,112, while the active cases were declined by 508 in 24-hour span. Altogether India has a total of 18,096 active Covid cases as of May 14. […]