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News18 Afternoon Digest: Dharavi Re-emerges as Mumbai Covid Hotspot; Biden Says Indian-Americans Taking Over US and Other Top Stories
Here are the top stories of this afternoon: Dharavi re-emerges as Mumbai Covid hotspot; Left-Congress ally Abbas Siddiqui may help BJP's cause; Indian-Americans taking over US, Says Biden; New Zealanders take to the hills as powerful quakes trigger tsunam...
March 5, 2021, Aaj ka Panchang: Know about Tithi, Nakshatra and Rahu Kaal and Fast for the Day
Rahu Kalam is believed to be the most inauspicious time of the day. It lasts for around 90 minutes
BJP Leader Moves Breach of Privilege Notice Against Maharashtra Dy CM
Moving the notice in the Legislative Assembly, Mungantiwar said that on December 15 last year, Pawar had told the House that appointments to the statutory development boards would be made as soon as possible.
Gujarat's Dang Opts For Complete Chemical-Free Farming
Gujarat government made a provision of Rs 32 crore to encourage farmers for organic farming.Sikkim has been an organic state since 2016. Sikkim has become the first 100 per cent organic state not only in the country but also in the world. Now, the Gujarat...
Air Quality Deteriorates to 'Very Poor' Category in Noida, Ghaziabad and Faridabad
Pollutants PM 2.5 and PM 10 also remained high in the five immediate neighbours of Delhi, according to the air quality index (AQI) maintained by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
IIT-Delhi, Ashoka University to Jointly Set-up Research Platform
Proposals will be invited for joint research projects in interdisciplinary areas. Research groups will also attract support from external funding agencies
ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India Inks Pact with Odisha to Set up Rs 50,000cr Steel Plant
Steelmaker ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India will set up a 12 mtpa integrated steel plant in Kendrapada district with an investment of Rs 50,000 crore.
Shillong Teer Match 4, 2021 Result to be Out Today, Here's How to Check
The game is a legal archery-based lottery system played in Meghalaya and is regulated by rules framed under the Meghalaya Amusement and Betting Tax Act.
Occultist Murder Case: Rival Held For Murder Conspiracy
An occultist has been arrested for his alleged involved in the murder of his rival here last month, police said on Wednesday. Mustaqeem, a resident of Muradnagar, was arrested on Tuesday in connection with the death of rival occultist, Aas Mohammad, th...
China Poses Serious Challenge To International System: Blinken
Describing America's relationship with China as the "biggest geopolitical test of the 21st century", US Secretary of State Tony Blinken on Wednesday said the Asian powerhouse is the only country with the economic, diplomatic, military and technological ca...
'Could Have Taken Down the Lights': US Firm Says Chinese Hacker Connection Still Active at Indian Port
Stuart Solomon, the firm’s chief operating officer said they could see a ‘handshake’ - which is an indication of an exchange of traffic - between a China-linked group and an Indian maritime port.
UP Minister Says 'Yogi Model' Behind State's Development Despite Pandemic
Siddharth Nath Singh made the statement at the News18 event Rising Uttar Pradesh in Lucknow.
Petrol, Diesel Prices Remain Unaltered for 5th Consecutive Day: Check Rates Here
However, Union Oil Minister Dharmendra Pradhan had last week said the petrol and diesel prices will fall towards end of winter.
Delhi MCD By-Election Results 2021 LIVE Updates: People Have Once Again Voted for Development, Says Kejriwal as AAP Sweeps Polls With 4 of 5 Seats
Delhi MCD By-Election Results 2021 LIVE Updates: The AAP emerged victorious in Kalyanpuri, Shalimar Bagh, Rohini-C and Trilokpuri. The Congress, meanwhile, won Chauhan Banger.
WORLD HEARING DAY: Science-Backed Ways to Prevent Hearing Loss
Held every year on March 3, the World Hearing Day is a day meant to commemorate the power of hearing, spread the message to take timely action to protect auditory nerves, and adopt preventive measures.
VIRUS TODAY: Merck To Produce J&J Shot, Dems Set To Debate
Here's what's happening Tuesday with the coronavirus pandemic in the U.S.: