North India reels under cold wave; fog affects train movement
Most people kept indoors and turned to space heaters and cups of hot beverages to keep themselves warm as frosty winds from the snow-clad Himalayas barrelled through the plains, including the national capital.
Frontline health workers facing 'burnout' due to COVID-19, need to address their mental health issues: Expert
There were many incidents wherein doctors and nurses attempted or committed suicide in the world due to depression during the pandemic, Dr Vithyalakshmi Selvaraj, psychiatrist and chief medical officer of the Omaha Insomnia and Psychiatric Services, Nebraska, USA, told PTI.
Number of researchers low in India, states have to step up efforts in R&D sector: Govt's science adviser
As Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged the scientific community to link research to economic growth, Sood said the share of state governments in the national research and development expenditure was just 6.4 per cent.
Govt efforts alone cannot be successful, people's participation required: PM Modi
In his virtual address at the first national conference of water ministers from states, Modi said water should be a subject of cooperation, collaboration and coordination among states and asked them to plan in advance in view of the fast pace of urbanisation.
First flight arrives at Manohar International Airport in Goa; CM Pramod Sawant calls it 'big achievement'
The IndiGo flight from Hyderabad landed at 9 am at the new airport located at Mopa in North Goa district, airport officials said.
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Making every effort to reduce visa interview appointment time in India: US
"Visa processing is recovering faster than projected and over the coming year, we expect to reach pre-pandemic processing levels," State Department spokesperson Ned Price told reporters at his daily news conference.
Amit Shah's flight diverted to Guwahati due to thick fog in Agartala
The flight was diverted to Guwahati's Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport where it landed, ATC sources said.
Delhi logs season's lowest of 4.4 degrees Celsius; Orange warning for next two days
A dense layer of fog lowered visibility to 200 metres, affecting the movement of road and rail traffic.
No road digging permission to be given in MCD areas from May 1 to September 15 in view of G20 meetings
Roads, where digging permissions have been granted, will be restored by February 28, the civic body said.
Sonia Gandhi admitted to Ganga Ram Hospital
Sonia Gandhi daughter Priyanka Gandhi Vadra accompanied her to the hospital, they said.
Manish Sisodia meets family of Delhi woman dragged under car, promises govt job to kin
Anjali Singh was killed in the early hours of the New Year after her scooter was hit by the car which dragged her for 12 kilometres. Her body was found in outer Delhi's Kanjhawala.
SC to hear plea against removal of encroachments in Haldwani on January 5
A bench comprising Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justices S A Nazeer and P S Narasimha posted the matter for hearing after advocate Prashant Bhushan mentioned the matter.
Rishabh Pant set to be shifted to Mumbai for treatment of his ligament injury
Rishabh Pant, 25, survived a horrific car accident when he was driving down from Delhi to his hometown Rourkee but lost control on NH-58 highway and hit the divider.
G20 to be flavour of 2023; first meeting under tourism track likely in late January
India assumed the presidency of the influential bloc on December 1, setting the tone for the ministry's calendar this year.
General Atomics announces partnership to manufacture aerostructures in India
San Diego-based General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI), a subsidiary of General Atomics, said its partnership with Bharat Forge Ltd will result in significant capability-building for both companies and provide an impetus to the Indian large, unmanned aircraft industry.
Focus on emerging sciences, convert knowledge to bring change to everyday life: PM Modi
Inaugurating the 108th Indian Science Congress here, Modi also stressed on strengthening scientific processes, focus on emerging areas such as quantum technologies, data sciences, development of new vaccines, stepping up efforts on surveillance for newer diseases and encouraging youngsters to take up research.
No 'severe+' AQI days, why Delhi saw a surprisingly improved air quality in 2022
According to the data shared by the Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM), the recorded daily average values for two of the most dangerous particulate matter in air – PM10 and PM2.5 were even lower than 2021 when there were still some restrictions due to pandemic.
Amid Covid concerns in India, centre says no need for second dose of Covid vaccine booster shot
On Tuesday, India saw a single-day rise of 134 in coronavirus infections, with the active cases declining to 2,582, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Tuesday. The total tally of Covid cases was recorded at 4.46 crore (4,46,78,956).
Those enjoying benefits of permanent membership clearly not in hurry to see UN reforms: Jaishankar
India has been at the forefront of efforts at the UN to push for urgent long-pending reform of the Security Council, emphasising that it rightly deserves a place at the UN high table as a permanent member.
Rules to oversee online betting drafted for the first time
The information technology ministry has published proposed rules governing apps or websites that involve an exchange of users’ money, from online casinos and card games to fantasy sports clubs.
India has every capability to thwart challenges along border: Rajnath Singh
Rajnath Singh also said India never encourages war, and always wants to maintain cordial relations with its neighbours.
Science in India should be aimed at making India self-reliant: PM Modi at ISC
Development in science should be aimed at fulfilling India's needs, and this should be the inspiration for our scientific community, he said in his address to the Indian Science Congress, being held in Nagpur, via video conferencing.
Phuket-bound IndiGo plane returns to Delhi due to hydraulic system failure
The A320 neo plane, which left for Phuket in Thailand at around 6.25 am, returned to the airport here at about 7.20 am due to hydraulic failure, airport sources said.
