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4 more test positive for Omicron in Hyderabad, tally in Telangana at 7

The total Omicron tally in Telangana has reached 7. 

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New Delhi: The Telangana health department said that four more people tested positive for Omicron in Hyderabad, ANI reported. 

French Defence Minister Florence Parly will be on an official visit to India on December 17 to strengthen Indo-French strategic and defence ties.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi to lay the foundation stone of 594 km long Ganga Expressway in Shahjahanpur, UP on December 18, 2021. The Expressway will be built at a cost of over Rs 36,200 cr. 3.5km long airstrip for assisting emergency take-off and landing of IAF planes to be constructed on the Expressway

PM Narendra Modi addressed the farmers during the valedictory session of the National Summit on Agro and Food Processing on Thursday (December 16, 2021) via video conferencing. “We have to also get rid of mistakes in farming techniques. Experts say that burning the farm causes loss of land fertility. But it has become a tradition to burn crop stubble…,” said PM Modi at National Summit on Agro & Food Processing.

Additionally, PM Modi also laid a wreath at the National War Memorial on the occasion of 50th Vijay Diwas on Thursday. PM Modi also signed the visitors' book at the National War Memorial. "On behalf of the entire nation, I salute the warriors of the 1971 war. The citizens are proud of the brave warriors who wrote unparalleled tales of valour..," said PM Modi.

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16 December 2021
22:11 IST

Indian security agencies are effective in disrupting terror threats, although gaps remain in interagency intelligence & info sharing, says US Dept of State in its 'Country Reports on Terrorism 2020: India' There were 66 known Indian-origin fighters affiliated with ISIS, it says

22:09 IST

Jammu and Kashmir | Security forces eliminated two terrorists and rescued two girls whom the terrorists held as hostages in village Redwani Bala, Kulgam. The terrorists have been identified as Amir Bashir Dar and Adil Yusuf, both residents of Kulgam: PRO (Defence) Srinagar (ANI)

22:08 IST

Goa: BJP MLA from Cortalim, Alina Saldanha joins Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), tweets party convenor Arvind Kejriwal

22:05 IST

Congress President has approved the proposal of the appointment of Raman Bhalla as Working President of Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee: AICC

21:20 IST

West Bengal BJP to approach the division bench of Calcutta High Court for deployment of Central forces in Kolkata Municipal Corporation election. Earlier today, a single bench of the high court rejected the party's petition. (ANI)

21:13 IST

Four more persons test positive for Omicron in Hyderabad, taking total number of the variant cases to 7 in Telangana, as per the health department. (ANI)

21:12 IST

Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan assumes charge as Chief of Staff of the Eastern Naval Command: Defence Ministry (ANI)

18:31 IST

Congress announces the first list of eight candidates for Goa Assembly elections 2022. Former CM Digambar Kamat to contest from Margao Assembly seat. 

17:47 IST

PM has taken a vow not to reply to any letter. In several countries, booster doses have been launched, vaccination for children also started. I want to appeal to PM Modi to listen to experts' advice and should decide on booster dose soon: Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot (ANI)

17:11 IST

An alliance has been finalised with the Pragatisheel Samajwadi Party (Lohia) in a meeting with Shivpal Singh Yadav today, says Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav

16:24 IST

EAM S Jaishankar will be hosting the third meeting of the India-Central Asia Dialogue in New Delhi from Dec 18-Dec 20. Foreign Ministers of Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan will participate in the meeting: MEA Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi

As part of the third meeting of India-Central Asia Dialogue on Dec 19, ministers are expected to discuss further strengthening of the relationship. The foreign ministers of Central Asian countries are expected to pay a joint courtesy visit to PM Narendra Modi: MEA

16:15 IST

The talks will cover aspects of wide-ranging Indo-French defence cooperation, incl operational defence cooperation, particularly maritime security in Indo-Pacific; industrial & technological partnership in line with Make in India; &counter-terrorism cooperation: Embassy of France (ANI)

15:36 IST

French Defence Minister Florence Parly will be on an official visit to India on Dec 17 to strengthen Indo-French strategic & defence ties. She will call on PM Modi and hold Annual Defence Dialogue with her Indian counterpart Rajnath Singh: Embassy of France 

15:35 IST

West Bengal BJP writes to WB Election Commission alleging violation of model code of conduct by TMC MLA Vivek Gupta by distributing laptops in Kolkata Municipal Corp area, seeks Gupta &TMC candidate for Ward no 42 Mahesh Sharma be barred from campaigning & FIR be filed against them (ANI)

15:09 IST

West Bengal | BJP Kishan Morcha calls for 'Nabanna Abhiyaan' (March to the State Secretariat) against the state government on 10th January 2022 (ANI)

13:58 IST

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma now deletes his tweet on increasing the age bar for the marriage of girls from 18 years to 21 years.

13:58 IST

A fire broke out at Gujarat Fluoro Chemicals Ltd located at Ranjitnagar, Panchmahals following an explosion here. Two workers killed in the incident; the injured have been shifted to the hospital.

13:34 IST

We have to also get rid of mistakes in farming techniques. Experts say that burning the farm causes loss of land fertility. But it has become a tradition to burn crop stubble...: PM Modi at National Summit on Agro & Food Processing

13:03 IST

Natural farming will benefit country's 80% small-scale farmers the most. These farmers have less than 2 hectares of land and spend a lot on chemical fertilizers... but using natural fertilizers will benefit them: PM Modi at National Summit on Agro & Food Processing

12:58 IST

We've to take agriculture out of chemistry labs & link it with nature's laboratory. When I talk about a natural laboratory, it's completely science-based... From seeds to soil, all solutions can be brought in naturally: PM Modi at National Summit on Agro & Food Processing

12:44 IST

About 8 crore farmers have joined us today; the conclave's impact will not just be in Gujarat, but countrywide, benefitting all farmers. Food processing, natural farming all these issues will help in transforming farm sector: PM Modi at National Summit on Agro & Food Processing

12:20 IST

We are trying to establish a laboratory in the country that will audit land and certify organic products so that farmers get more prices. Amul & others working on it. This will encourage organic farming: Union Amit Shah at National Summit on Agro & Food Processing
 

12:03 IST

On one hand, Taj Mahal workers' hands were chopped off, and then there is PM Modi who showered flowers on the workers behind development of the Kashi Vishwanath corridor to express his gratitude: Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar in Anand, Gujarat

11:53 IST

Anand, Gujarat: From 2019 onwards, PM Modi has appealed to farmers for organic farming...such as manure out of cow dung improves land fertility...Organic production is the need of the hour: Amit Shah, Union Cooperation and Home Minister at National Summit on Agro &Food Processing

11:45 IST

Calcutta High Court quashes the plea of BJP asking for the deployment of Central Forces (for Kolkata Municipal Corporation elections). KMC elections to be conducted under the responsibility of the State Police.

11:45 IST

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami lays a wreath and pays tribute to the jawans who participated in and lost their lives in the 1971 War, at Gandhi Park in Dehradun.

11:38 IST

After Gandhi and Patel, under PM Modi's leadership, India has gained global recognition. There was a time when India was overlooked but today no country's agenda is fulfilled without India's consensus: Agriculture Minister NS Tomar at National Summit on Agro&Food Processing

11:38 IST

Supreme Court asks The Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas to invite suggestions from experts and the public regarding long-term solutions to curb air pollution.

Supreme Court also asks Commission to set up an expert group to study these suggestions and find a permanent solution to the issue. Supreme Court now posts for hearing the air pollution case in February 2022.

11:18 IST

Rajya Sabha adjourned till 2 pm following the Opposition's protest in the House over the Lakhimpur Kheri incident and their demand for the immediate resignation of Minister Ajay Misra Teni.

11:14 IST

Lok Sabha adjourned till 2 pm following the Opposition's protest in the House over the Lakhimpur Kheri incident and their demand for the immediate resignation of Minister Ajay Misra Teni.

11:12 IST

"We should be allowed to speak about the murder that was committed in Lakhimpur Kheri, where there was an involvement of the Minister & about which it has been said that it was a conspiracy. The Minister who killed farmers should resign and punished," said Rahul Gandhi in Lok Sabha. 

11:12 IST

Mortal remains of Group Captain Varun Singh, who passed away yesterday, December 15, reach Yelahanka Air Force Base in Bengaluru; IAF military officials pay tribute. 

11:12 IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi signs the visitors' book at the National War Memorial.

10:49 IST
10:49 IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi participates in Homage & Reception Ceremony of 'Swarnim Vijay Mashaals' at the National War Memorial, to mark 50th Vijay Diwas

10:37 IST

Watch Victory Day Parade at National Parade Ground in Dhaka live here: 

10:36 IST

Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh issues a commemorative stamp on the occasion of 50th Vijay Diwas at the National War Memorial.

10:36 IST

The national program of Bijoy Dibosh is underway at the National Parade Ground in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The program marks the 50th anniversary of victory over Pakistan in the 1971 War.

10:23 IST

Bangladesh President Abdul Hamid reviews the parade at National Parade Ground in Dhaka, as the national program of Vijay Diwas begins. President Ram Nath Kovind is attending the program as the Guest of Honour.

10:23 IST

Bangladesh: President Ram Nath Kovind arrives at the National Parade Ground in Dhaka to attend the national program of #VictoryDay as the Guest of Honour.

09:35 IST

India reports 7,974 new COVID19 cases, 7,948 recoveries, and 343 deaths in the last 24 hours.

09:35 IST

On the 50th #VijayDiwas, I recall the great valour and sacrifice by the Muktijoddhas, Biranganas and bravehearts of the Indian Armed Forces. Together, we fought and defeated oppressive forces. Rashtrapati Ji’s presence in Dhaka is of special significance to every Indian: PM Modi

09:15 IST

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin lays a wreath and pays tribute at War Memorial in Chennai on the occasion of Vijay Diwas, marking the 50th anniversary of victory over Pakistan in the 1971 War.

08:57 IST

On the occasion of Swarnim Vijay Diwas, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday remembered the courage and sacrifice of the armed forces during the 1971 war and called it a "golden chapter in India`s military history". Taking to Twitter, the Defence Minister said, "On the occasion of `Swarnim Vijay Diwas` we remember the courage and sacrifice of our armed forces during the 1971 war. The 1971 war is the golden chapter in India`s military history. We are proud of our armed forces and their achievements."

08:57 IST

President Ram Nath Kovind will witness Bangladesh`s 50th Victory Day celebrations in Dhaka on Thursday as a guest of honour. "The President on Thursday will witness the Victory Day parade and attend the Victory Day reception hosted by the President of Bangladesh to mark the conclusion of the "Mujib Borsho" celebrations," the Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement on Wednesday.

08:32 IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to address farmers during the valedictory session of the National Summit on Agro and Food Processing on Thursday (December 16, 2021) in Anand, Gujarat via video-conferencing. The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) in a release said that the summit brings in focus on natural farming and farmers will be provided with all requisite information detailing its benefits.

08:31 IST

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) will hold a two-day `Camp Sitting and Public Open Hearing` in Guwahati from Thursday (December 16, 2021) to hear the complaints related to the human rights violations from the five Northeastern states of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Sikkim and Nagaland. According to NHRC, Justice Arun Mishra, Chairperson, NHRC will inaugurate the hearing at Assam Administrative Staff College, Khanapara, Guwahati at 10 am.

08:31 IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the homage and reception ceremony of `Swarnim Vijay Mashaals` at the National War Memorial in the national capital on Thursday. According to Prime Minister`s Office (PMO), as a part of the Swarnim Vijay Varsh Celebrations to commemorate 50 years of India`s victory in the 1971 War and formation of Bangladesh, on 16 December last year, the Prime Minister lit the Swarnim Vijay Mashaal from the Eternal Flame at the National War Memorial.

08:30 IST

Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) is presently at 337 (overall) in the 'very poor' category, as per System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR)-India. 

08:30 IST
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Strict action will be taken against the elements who disturb the communal harmony in the coastal district, said Home Minister Aarag Jnanendra said in the Belagavi Suvarna Vidhanasoudha on Thursday.

08:29 IST

Australia's New South Wales sets record for new COVID cases Australia's New South Wales state recorded 1,742 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, its highest daily total since the pandemic began. Hospitalisations were also up across the state. There were 192 coronavirus patients in New South Wales hospitals on Thursday, up from 166 the day before. Of those, 26 were in intensive care.