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Supreme Court to marshal ex gratia payment to families that lost lives to COVID-19

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Bench summons Chief Secretaries of Andhra Pradesh, Bihar over non-payment of compensation

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The court said payment of ₹ 50,000 each as ex gratia to the loved ones of every COVID-19 patient was a welfare gesture and essential to a welfare state. File

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Supreme Court to consider hearing PIL challenging use of EVMs in polls

The petitioner said Section 61A of the Representation of People Act, which permitted the use of EVMs, was not passed by Parliament and hence cannot be imposed

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An Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) with a Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT). File

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U.P. Assembly polls | Mulayam Singh Yadav’s daughter-in-law Aparna Yadav joins BJP

Ms. Yadav had contested the 2017 assembly polls on the Samajwadi Party ticket,

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Aparna Yadav being welcomed by Keshav Prasad Maurya (left) and Swantra Dev Singh (right) during the join BJP, at the BJP HQ in New Delhi on January 19, 2022. | Credit: Shiv Kumar Pushpakar

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Mid-air collision between two aircraft averted at Kempegowda International Airport on January 7

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Radar controller intervened in time, DGCA investigating lapse

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Two IndiGo aircraft came close to colliding with each other mid-air while taking off from Kempegowda International Airport on January 7. File

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The court said payment of ₹ 50,000 each as ex gratia to the loved ones of every COVID-19 patient was a welfare gesture and essential to a welfare state. File

Supreme Court to marshal ex gratia payment to families that lost lives to COVID-19

An Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) with a Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT). File

Supreme Court to consider hearing PIL challenging use of EVMs in polls

Aparna Yadav being welcomed by Keshav Prasad Maurya (left) and Swantra Dev Singh (right) during the join BJP, at the BJP HQ in New Delhi on January 19, 2022. | Credit: Shiv Kumar Pushpakar

U.P. Assembly polls | Mulayam Singh Yadav’s daughter-in-law Aparna Yadav joins BJP

Two IndiGo aircraft came close to colliding with each other mid-air while taking off from Kempegowda International Airport on January 7. File

Mid-air collision between two aircraft averted at Kempegowda International Airport on January 7

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Indian Army and GREF rescue 30 civilians stuck on Chowkibal-Tangdhar road (NH-701) on the night of 17/18 January, 2022, near Tangdhar pass in Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir.

Army rescues 30 civilians in J&K’s Kupwara

India's Permanent Representative to the U.N. Ambassador T.S. Tirumurti speaks at the UNSC, in New York. File

Crime syndicate behind 1993 Mumbai blasts given state protection; enjoyed 5-star hospitality: India at United Nations

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World Health Organization (WHO) Health Emergencies Programme head Michael Ryan. File

COVID-19 health emergency could be over this year, WHO says AP

“We have a chance to end the public health emergency this year if we do the things that we've been talking about,” Dr. Michael Ryan said

COVID-19 | Daily case spike continues despite holding fewer tests

Vaccination for 12-14 age group likely from March: NTAGI chief

Molnupiravir kept out of revised clinical guidelines for management of adult COVID-19 patients

Hospitals try to bear Omicron load

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Vaccination for 12-14 age group likely from March: NTAGI chief

One of largest and grandest flypasts over Rajpath this Republic Day

Keep PM tour programme strictly confidential, MHA tells States

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Molnupiravir kept out of revised clinical guidelines for management of adult COVID-19 patients

Tableaux rejections based on due process, say Central government sources

Virat, Darmi and Heena awarded Army Chief Commendation

Virat is a horse with the President’s Bodyguard, while Darmi and Heena are Army dogs

Central Vista project on schedule despite rain, Omicron: Minister

Some components would be completed after R-Day parade, say officials

NGOs linked to Congress receive FCRA nod

MHA denies information on panel probing violations by two trusts

I-T Department detects suppressed sales worth ₹400 crore

30 premises of group engaged in manufacturing of plywood and other products in Haryana searched

27% seats for OBC in local body polls: Maharashtra moves SC urging recall of direction

Court had passed order on finding that State had not complied with ‘triple test’ requirement before reserving local body seats for OBC

Cannot allow builders to fleece the middle-class: SC

Frame a model “model builder-buyer and agent-buyer” agreement to ensure fair play, it tells Centre

UGC, AICTE warn against "franchise arrangement" between colleges, Ed-tech companies

The University Grants Commission (UGC) and All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) have warned their recognised varsities and institutions

Supreme Court upholds tribunal decision to wind up Devas

Not only Devas management, officials of Antrix as well as those of Department of Space are facing prosecution for fraud, criminal conspiracy and offences under IPC and PMLA

NIA files supplementary chargesheet in J&K terror conspiracy case

The chargesheets were filed against two Bihar residents and 2 from Anantnag.

Birju Maharaj, legendary Kathak dancer, dies at 83

The Kathak exponent, one of India’s best known artistes, had been suffering from a kidney ailment and was under dialysis treatment

Coronavirus Updates | January 17, 2022

The number of active COVID-19 cases have increased to 16,56,341

No person can be forced to get vaccinated against their wishes: Centre to Supreme Court

The Centre said this in its affidavit filed in response to a plea by NGO Evara Foundation seeking door-to-door, priority COVID-19 vaccination for persons with disabilities

‘Make it mandatory for army pilots to undergo underwater survival training’

Father of deceased army pilot writes to Kovind to highlight issue

After court rebuke, Odisha proposes to increase wages of convicted prisoners

They will now be paid four times more than their present payment

Marital rape | Consent has to be foregrounded to ensure safety of women, says Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader says consent is an underrated concept.

Haridwar hate speech | Yati Narsinghanand arrested in two separate cases

Charged for Haridwar hate speech and derogatory remark against women, says Uttarakhand DGP.

Government response awaited on law on inter-faith marriages

Provisions that threaten right to privacy and marry must be be struck down, urges plea

Hospitals try to bear Omicron load

From internal lockdowns to fatigue reporting system, stretched facilities are innovating to cope

Hate speech attacks individual dignity, threatens national unity: Supreme Court judgments

Multiple apex court verdicts stress the harm to social harmony from such utterances

NIA arrests suspect in fake currency smuggling

The NIA had earlier filed a chargesheet against four accused persons, including Aladu, who was involved in the procurement of fake notes from his Bangladeshi accomplices.

70% Indian adults fully vaccinated against COVID-19, 93% receive at least one dose

India has been able to achieve the milestone of administering over 156 crore doses.

No justification now for keeping schools closed in view of COVID-19: World Bank Education Director

Learning poverty in India is expected to increase from 55% to 70% due to learning loss and more out-of-school children, he says

PM Modi says vaccination added great strength to fight against Covid

According to Health Ministry officials, over 92% of the adult population have received at least one dose while over 68% have been fully vaccinated

Lata Mangeshkar continues to be in ICU: doctor

The 92-year-old singer tested positive for coronavirus with mild symptoms and was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit of the Breach Candy Hospital

Senior GAIL official arrested by CBI on graft charge

It is alleged that E.S. Ranganathan allowed some discount to the buyers of petro-chemical products in lieu of illegal gratification.

India records a 40% spike in COVID-19 infections over a week

2.55 lakh new cases in 24 hours; Maharashtra, Karnataka register most cases

Coronavirus updates | January 16, 2022

India's Covid vaccination drive completes 1 year, over 156.76 crore doses administered.

Hate speeches a threat to national security, warn ex-servicemen

3 veterans move SC for SIT to probe Dharam Sansad events

Amid COVID-19 surge, J&K health workers test positive

At least 48 doctors and paramedics infected in just one day in the Valley

COVID-19 | Maharashtra to make prescription must for buying self test kits

Maharashtra government is planning to make doctor prescription mandatory for buying COVID-19 self-test kits from chemists after it was observed that

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarmascolds Nagaon DC publicly for halting traffic for CM’s convoy

While some appreciated Mr. Sarma’s action, many criticised him for “misbehaving” with an IAS officer in front of the people

Explained | Is vaccination limiting Omicron’s virulence?

How is inoculation working against the new variant of concern? What are the challenges ahead?

NCP may contest alone in Goa: Malik

No decision on seat-sharing, he says

State legislatures had fewer sittings than Parliament in 2021

The Hindu’s analysis of nine State assemblies shows that they worked for 11 to 43 days last year

Child’s welfare key in custody battle: SC

‘Legal rights of parents irrelevant in such cases’

Revised guidelines for charging infrastructure for electric vehicles issued

Owners can charge at residence or offices using existing electricity connections

India reiterates ‘unambigous’ position on Lipulekh

New Delhi reacts after row in Nepal after PM Modi’s comments on road building

Daily COVID-19 case count remains high; 305 deaths recorded on January 15, 2022

Kerala records the highest number of casualties.

With COVID-19 on the rise, cloud over Republic Day visit of Central Asian leaders

Contingency plans to hold a summit with Prime Minister Modi virtually in Delhi this month being considered

An Indian’s tale of Xian’s lockdown makes headlines in China

Restaurateur and martial artiste Dev Raturi’s upbeat videos of life in lockdown have been very popular

Govt.’s consultation on marital rape a delaying tactic: women’s groups

Two high level panels had recommended making marital rape an offence

Chopper crash: Haryana govt. approves ₹50 lakh ex gratia for Brigadier Lidder's family

Apart from this, one dependent from Lidder's family will also be given a government job, according to an official statement

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