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Two passengers from 'at risk' countries test positive for Covid
Both the passengers were isolated at the Telangana Institute of Medical Sciences (TIMS), where doctors were closely monitoring them. A total of 668 passengers arrived at Hyderabad Airport on Friday from 'at risk' countries. The RT-PCR tests of two of them turned out to be positive. They were immediately shifted to the government-run TIMS in special ambulances.
India's Covid vaccination exceeds 131.18 cr mark
This has been achieved through 1,36,76,290 sessions, a ministry statement said. The recovery of 7,678 patients in the last 24 hours has increased the cumulative tally of recovered patients (since the beginning of the pandemic) to 3,41,05,066. Consequently, India's recovery rate stands at 98.36 per cent, highest since March 2020. Sustained and collaborative efforts by the Centre and the states and Union Territories continue the trend of less than 15,000 daily new cases.
Pinky Irani sent to ED custody in 200 cr money laundering case
The ED had arrested Irani, said to be a resident of Mumbai, on Thursday evening. It had moved a plea seeking her 14 days' remand. During the argument, Public Prosecutor Atul Tripathi representing the ED argued that she was needed to be confronted with evidence. He said that her statement is also to be recorded. Advocate R K Shah appeared for the ED and assisted Mr Tripathi.
NCP Minister reveals Sharad Pawar's 'state secret', Congress scowls, BJP rattled
Contending that it was Pawar's "secret desire" which he had expressed in close circles, Dr Awhad said at a party meeting in Navi Mumbai that the Shiv Sena-NCP-Congress would once more unitedly contest the 2024 Assembly elections and come back to power, relegating the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to the Opposition benches again. The NCP Minister's statement assumes significance.
Nawab Malik apologises to HC for making statements against Wankhedes
In his affidavit in response to an explanation sought by the court why action should not be taken against him as prima facie, Malik had "wilfully breached" its order, he tendered an "unconditional apology" to Justice S. J. Kathawalla and Justice Milind Jadhav. He also said that his utterances were not any press releases or statements but were part of interviews with the media outlets when he was merely replying to questions asked by journalists.
They prevented CJI Misra from hearing Ayodhya, but couldn't stop me from hearing Rafale, NRC: Former CJI Ranjan Gogoi
Former Chief Justice of India (CJI) Ranjan Gogoi on Wednesday launched his autobiography "Justice for the Judge" in which he has spoken about several controversies that took place during his tenure as a judge of the Supreme Court and Chief Justice of India. Justice Gogoi's term as the CJI has given India several important verdicts including the decades-old dispute over the Ayodhya land and the French-made Rafale purchase issue.
Who will be next CDS after General Bipin Rawat: All you need to know
The greatest challenge for the government is the appointment of the next CDS who will be expected to take over Gen Rawat's responsibility to make the Indian military modern and capable of dealing with any emerging security challenges on the Northern or Western borders.
Group Captain Varun Singh, sole survivor of IAF chopper crash shifted to Bengaluru military hospital
The lone survivor's condition remains critical due to the severe burn injuries inflicted from the crash on Wednesday. The Group Captain was first moved to Sulur in an ambulance by road on Thursday and later moved to Bengaluru by air for better treatment.
CDS General Bipin Rawat's Mi-17V5 flew unusually low before the crash: Report
The Mi17V5 helicopter, which crashed with Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Bipin Rawat and 13 other people on board on Wednesday was observed flying unusually low before it entered into heavy fog and smashed into the hillside. The crashed chopper went up in flames with all 14 people which included the CDS, his wife and other high ranking army officials.
General Bipin Rawat Funeral LIVE: Mortal remains consigned to flames at Brar Square
With 17 gun-salute, India's first CDS's mortal remains consigned to flames at Brar Square. CDS Rawat's last rites were carried by his daughters. Nation Bids farewell of General Bipin Rawat and his wife Madhulika Rawat with a heavy heart.
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