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3 killed in explosion onboard INS Ranvir
Sources said that several onboard were injured in the tragic incident. The identities of the deceased are yet to be disclosed. The sailors were killed in a blast onboard the Indian Navy destroyer Ranvir on Tuesday when the warship was at the Mumbai Harbour.
Over 50% in 15-18 age group vaccinated with 1st dose: Govt
Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya tweeted: "Big day for India's fight against Covid-19! Over 50 per cent of our youngsters between 15-18 age group have received their first dose of Covid-19 vaccine. Well done, my Young Friends! Your enthusiasm for vaccination is inspiring people all over India."
SC not convinced as Centre says no starvation death even during pandemic, seeks data (Lead)
The apex court pressed Attorney General K.K. Venugopal to be crystal clear if he is making a statement that there are no starvation deaths in the country now, and also sought data to establish this claim.
Amid sharp fall in Covid cases, Delhi's hospitalisation rate remains same
The national capital had, on January 13, reported a massive spike in daily Covid cases at 28,867, the highest single-day rise since the start of the pandemic, with a 29.21 per cent positivity rate. However, the daily tally has fallen by over 50 per cent in these five days since then to 11,684 cases on January 18. The death rate has also fallen in these days.
R-Day: Security beefed up in Delhi after intel input of possible terror strike
Top Delhi Police sources told IANS that strict security arrangements have been put in place across the national capital. "On such occasions [Republic Day], Delhi Police always raise the alert. We increase our visibility, presence and checking to counter any threat," a senior police officer said.
Jaishankar talks to UAE Foreign Minister over Abu Dhabi blast
Three persons, including two Indians and a Pakistani national, were killed while six others were injured in a series of blasts at a storage facility of an oil firm in the Muzaffar Industrial Area in the UAE on Monday. Yemen's Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for the attack.
Russian diplomat Denis Alipov to return to India as Ambassador
He will succeed Nikolay Kudashev, who will be the new Russian Ambassador to Singapore.
Alipov is known as an India expert. He was Deputy Director on the Asia desk in the Russian Foreign Affairs Ministry and served in the Russian embassy here earlier as deputy head.
According to a Russian Embassy statement, Denis Alipov, a career diplomat and dedicated India specialist with decades-long experience in this country, has been appointed the new Ambassador to India and will succeed Kudashev shortly.
ED raids have become BJP's favourite weapon: Rahul Gandhi
Rahul tweeted, "Conducting an ED raid is BJP's favourite weapon because they themselves have things to hide." Stating that Congress and its leaders are not afraid of such raids, he tweeted: "Not everyone is like you. We have #NoFear. #BJPFakeRaid."
Wet spell over northwest, adjoining central India from Jan 21: IMD
Minimum temperatures are likely to rise by 2-4 degrees Celsius over northwest India during the next 3-4 days.
A fresh active Western Disturbance is likely to affect northwest India from January 21 onwards while an induced cyclonic circulation is very likely to form over southwest Rajasthan on January 22.
ISI planning UAE-like drone attack in India?
Sources in the security agencies said that Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) is purchasing drones from China for terrorist groups Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM). Pakistan can also execute drone attacks in India like the one in Abu Dhabi on Monday which killed two Indian nationals, the sources said. After receiving the crucial inputs, the security agencies have stepped up their vigil and have spoken to the law enforcement agencies in various states regarding this.
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