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141 Mumbai Residents, Without Travel History, Test Positive for Omicron Covid Variant
Out of 153 persons who were found to have Omicron infection in the city during the day, only 12 had international travel history, said BMC.
Nagaland Reports Three New COVID-19 Cases, Tally Rises To 32,191
Nagaland's COVID-19 caseload rose to 32,191 on Thursday after the state reported three new cases, a health official said. The state's coronavirus death toll remained at 702 with no fatalities reported during the last six days, he said.
Patna Resident Becomes First to Be Afflicted with Omicron in Bihar
The patient is a resident of the Kidwaipuri locality in the city. He had visited the national capital last week to meet the relative, who tested positive for Covid a day after he returned to Patna.
Covid-19 Daily Cases on Rise in Telangana; Logs 5 Omicron, 280 Fresh Infections
As many as 22 people recovered from the new strain, leaving the number of active cases at 45
West Bengal Suspends Direct Flights from UK, At-risk Countries from January 3
State's Home Secretary B P Gopalika wrote to the Union civil aviation ministry informing it about the state's decision due to the rising number of patients detected with the omicron strain.
Namaz Shouldn't Become Show of Strength; Christmas Disruption in Pataudi Unfortunate: Haryana CM Khattar
The CM said that his administration is resolving the namaz controversy by speaking to both the Muslim and Hindu communities.
Sick from Bad Food, Crowded Dorms: Women Force Change at Tamil Nadu iPhone Plant
Apple and Foxconn said on Wednesday they found that some dormitories and dining rooms used for employees at the factory did not meet required standards.
News18 Evening Digest: Centre Writes to 8 States on 'Sudden' Covid Surge and Other Top Stories
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Delhi Seeing Community Spread of Omicron: What It Means | All You Need to Know
The capital has recorded 263 cases of omicron variant since it was first detected in the country in early December
Pro Kabaddi League: Bengal Warriors Plotting Comeback After Humiliating Defeat
PKL 8: Defending champions Bengal Warriors will take on Patna Pirates while bottom-placed Puneri Paltan play Tamil Thalaivas.
Woman Among 23 Injured in Clash Over Village Head Rivalry in Shamli
Cases have been filed from both the sides against each other and probe is on, the police said.
Woman Can't Be Forced to Cohabit with Husband Even by Court Decree: Gujarat HC
The high court also observed that the first wife may decline to live with her husband on the ground that the 'Muslim law permits the polygamy, but has never encouraged it'.
Students Alleged UGC NET Kannada Exam Asked Questions in Hindi, NTA Reschedules Paper
UGC NET 2021 Kannada exam had a tech glitch. Impacted candidates will be issued fresh admit cards for attending the exam.
I-League Suspended for At Least a Week After 8 Players Test Positive for Covid-19
Coronavirus breached the I-League bio-bubble and it had to be suspended for at least a week.
'Spurt in Covid Cases Due to International Flights Coming in' Says Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain
The national capital on Tuesday registered a massive spike in daily Covid-19 with 496 fresh cases, the highest since June 4
Hyderpora Encounter Case: J&K SIT Says All 4 Slain Linked to Terror, Give Clean Chit to Armed Forces
The families of the slain persons as well as political leaders in the Kashmir Valley, including Mehbooba Mufti, have refuted the charges and demanded a judicial inquiry into the matter.