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Dec 16, 2021 03:30 PM IST
Mortal remains of Group Captain Varun Singh brought to Bhopal
Mortal remains of IAF’s Group Captain Varun Singh brought to Bhopal, a day after he breathed his last at Bengaluru’s Air Force Command Hospital.
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Dec 16, 2021 02:51 PM IST
PM Modi to lay foundation of Ganga Expressway on December 18
Prime Minister Narendra Modi to lay the foundation stone of 594 km long Ganga Expressway in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh on December 18: Prime Minister’s Office (PMO)
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Dec 16, 2021 02:13 PM IST
Over 1100 fresh Covid-19 deaths in Russia
Russia reports 1133 more deaths due to Covid-19.
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Dec 16, 2021 01:27 PM IST
Delhi adds 4 more cases of Omicron variant, India tally climbs to 77
Delhi health minister Satyendar Jain said on Thursday that four more cases of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus have been reported in the national capital, taking the tally to 10.
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Dec 16, 2021 10:40 AM IST
PM Modi to participate in reception ceremony of ‘Swarnim Vijay Mashaals’
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is at National War Memorial to participate in homage and reception ceremony of ‘Swarnim Vijay Mashaals’ at the War Memorial.
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Dec 16, 2021 09:02 AM IST
More than 370,000 cases of crimes against women reported in 2020, says govt
A total of 371,503 cases of crimes against women were registered across the country last year, the government told the Parliament on Wednesday, citing data from the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB). Read More
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Dec 16, 2021 08:21 AM IST
12 fresh Omicron cases take national tally to 73
A total of 12 new cases of the Omicron variant of Sars-Cov-2 were reported across India on Wednesday – four each in Maharashtra and Kerala, two in Telangana, and one each in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal – as the national tally of the heavily mutated variant continued to swell.
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Dec 16, 2021 07:27 AM IST
2 terrorists killed in Kulgam encounter by security forces
Two terrorists killed during operation in Redwani area of Kulgam district, Jammu and Kashmir. The operation was launched by Police and Army last night. The searches are still underway, said police.
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Dec 16, 2021 06:42 AM IST
Delhi’s Air Quality Index remains in ‘very poor’ category
Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI) is presently at 337 (overall) in the ‘very poor’ category, as per System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR)-India.
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Dec 16, 2021 05:57 AM IST
PM Modi to address farmers today on natural farming
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address farmers, scientists across the country during the valedictory session of the ongoing National Summit on Agro and Food Processing on Monday. The three-day summit is being held in Gujarat and it was organised to bring in a focus on natural farming and make farmers aware of its benefits.
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Sheena Bora alive and in J&K: What Indrani Mukherjea writes to CBI
Indrani Mukherjea has told a few people about a woman, a jail inmate, who has told her that Sheena Bora is alive.
Published on Dec 16, 2021 03:19 PM IST
MP CM announces ₹1 crore compensation to kin of late Group Captain Varun Singh
The lone survivor of the Tamil Nadu copper crash of December 8, Varun Singh, passed away on Wednesday. The Madhya Pradesh government has stepped up in support. Rs. 1 crore will be provided to his kin along with a complete state and military honour.
Published on Dec 16, 2021 03:14 PM IST
Lakhimpur Kheri uproar: Modi protecting minister, says Congress
“PM is not taking any action. If no action is being taken despite the SIT report then we have to say that the PM is protecting him,” Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge said.
Updated on Dec 16, 2021 02:52 PM IST
Written by Srivatsan K C | Edited by Avik Roy, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Three years into his second term, challenges mount for KCR in Telangana
Facing KCR is a challenging financial position that Telangana finds itself in, a dispute with neighbouring Andhra Pradesh over sharing of river water, and above all the emergence of an aggressive BJP
Updated on Dec 16, 2021 02:51 PM IST
Why states in NCR need as much attention as Delhi to fight pollution
The CAQM for NCR and its adjoining areas have recently looked to address this issue, imposing similar restrictions across NCR as those imposed by the Delhi government
Updated on Dec 16, 2021 02:42 PM IST
Explained: The scandal in Goa that has made minister Milind Naik quit
Naik, a three term MLA, first elected in 2007 from the Mormugao constituency first found himself facing allegations on November 30
Updated on Dec 16, 2021 02:30 PM IST
2 killed in Gujarat chemical factory fire after blast that was heard 10km away
The Gujarat administration has cordoned off an area of 5km around the Gujarat Fluorochemicals Limited factory, where a devastating fire broke out, because of the toxic gases in the air.
Updated on Dec 16, 2021 02:41 PM IST
Minister Ajay Mishra must resign, says Rahul Gandhi as Oppn escalates attacks
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said minister of state Ajay Mishra ‘Teni’ attacked farmers in Lakhimpur Kheri and should resign. Both Houses were adjourned till 2pm
Published on Dec 16, 2021 01:08 PM IST
‘Have to take agriculture out of chemistry lab’: PM Modi at natural farming meet
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said fertilisers helped increase the produce and led to green revolution but there is a need to keep looking for alternatives. He added that natural farming offers a much better produce, with no side effects.
Published on Dec 16, 2021 01:04 PM IST
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Live Breaking news updates December 16, 2021: Get latest news, breaking news, latest updates, live news, top headlines, breaking business news and top news of the hour. Get latest news, breaking news, latest updates, live news, top headlines, breaking business news and top news of the hour. Updated on Dec 16, 2021 03:30 PM IST Welcome to hindustantimes.com live updates platform where you can find breaking news from India and across the world. Find fast updates about the latest news as it breaks. Follow all the updates here: Dec 16, 2021 03:30 PM IST Mortal remains of Group Captain Varun Singh brought to Bhopal Mortal remains of IAF’s Group Captain Varun Singh brought to Bhopal, a day after he breathed his last at Bengaluru’s Air Force Command Hospital. Dec 16, 2021 02:51 PM IST PM Modi to lay foundation of Ganga Expressway on December 18 Prime Minister Narendra Modi to lay the foundation stone of 594 km long Ganga Expressway in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh on December 18: Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) Dec 16, 2021 02:13 PM IST Over 1100 fresh Covid-19 deaths in Russia Russia reports 1133 more deaths due to Covid-19. Dec 16, 2021 01:27 PM IST Delhi adds 4 more cases of Omicron variant, India tally climbs to 77 Delhi health minister Satyendar Jain said on Thursday that four more cases of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus have been reported in the national capital, taking the tally to 10. Dec 16, 2021 10:40 AM IST PM Modi to participate in reception ceremony of ‘Swarnim Vijay Mashaals’ Prime Minister Narendra Modi is at National War Memorial to participate in homage and reception ceremony of ‘Swarnim Vijay Mashaals’ at the War Memorial. Dec 16, 2021 09:02 AM IST More than 370,000 cases of crimes against women reported in 2020, says govt A total of 371,503 cases of crimes against women were registered across the country last year, the government told the Parliament on Wednesday, citing data from the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB). Read More Dec 16, 2021 08:21 AM IST 12 fresh Omicron cases take national tally to 73 A total of 12 new cases of the Omicron variant of Sars-Cov-2 were reported across India on Wednesday – four each in Maharashtra and Kerala, two in Telangana, and one each in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal – as the national tally of the heavily mutated variant continued to swell. Dec 16, 2021 07:27 AM IST 2 terrorists killed in Kulgam encounter by security forces Two terrorists killed during operation in Redwani area of Kulgam district, Jammu and Kashmir. The operation was launched by Police and Army last night. The searches are still underway, said police. Dec 16, 2021 06:42 AM IST Delhi’s Air Quality Index remains in ‘very poor’ category Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI) is presently at 337 (overall) in the ‘very poor’ category, as per System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR)-India. Dec 16, 2021 05:57 AM IST PM Modi to address farmers today on natural farming Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address farmers, scientists across the country during the valedictory session of the ongoing National Summit on Agro and Food Processing on Monday. The three-day summit is being held in Gujarat and it was organised to bring in a focus on natural farming and make farmers aware of its benefits. Thank you for subscribing to our daily newsletter. Sheena Bora alive and in J&K: What Indrani Mukherjea writes to CBI Indrani Mukherjea has told a few people about a woman, a jail inmate, who has told her that Sheena Bora is alive. The Sheena Bora murder case takes a new turn after six years with the prime accused now claiming that Sheena Bora is alive. Published on Dec 16, 2021 03:19 PM IST MP CM announces ₹1 crore compensation to kin of late Group Captain Varun Singh The lone survivor of the Tamil Nadu copper crash of December 8, Varun Singh, passed away on Wednesday. The Madhya Pradesh government has stepped up in support. Rs. 1 crore will be provided to his kin along with a complete state and military honour. Group Captain Varun Singh(Special Arrangement) Published on Dec 16, 2021 03:14 PM IST Lakhimpur Kheri uproar: Modi protecting minister, says Congress “PM is not taking any action. If no action is being taken despite the SIT report then we have to say that the PM is protecting him,” Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge said. “We wanted a discussion over the incidents that took place there, especially on the SIT clearly saying that the mowing down of farmers was pre-planned, a conspiracy and it was a murder,” Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge said.(PTI) Updated on Dec 16, 2021 02:52 PM IST Written by Srivatsan K C | Edited by Avik Roy, Hindustan Times, New Delhi Three years into his second term, challenges mount for KCR in Telangana Facing KCR is a challenging financial position that Telangana finds itself in, a dispute with neighbouring Andhra Pradesh over sharing of river water, and above all the emergence of an aggressive BJP Before his re-election, KCR also faced anti-incumbency of sorts in the last leg of his first tenure itself (ANI Photo) Updated on Dec 16, 2021 02:51 PM IST Why states in NCR need as much attention as Delhi to fight pollution The CAQM for NCR and its adjoining areas have recently looked to address this issue, imposing similar restrictions across NCR as those imposed by the Delhi government This attention dates back to the 1990s when the air began turning toxic, leaving a visible haze hanging over the city each winter (Sunil Ghosh / Hindustan Times) Updated on Dec 16, 2021 02:42 PM IST Explained: The scandal in Goa that has made minister Milind Naik quit Naik, a three term MLA, first elected in 2007 from the Mormugao constituency first found himself facing allegations on November 30 The ‘evidence’ released by the Congress party includes more than 800 pages of reported conversation between Naik and the woman, audio clippings and photographs with Naik in an allegedly “compromising position.” (File Photo) Updated on Dec 16, 2021 02:30 PM IST 2 killed in Gujarat chemical factory fire after blast that was heard 10km away The Gujarat administration has cordoned off an area of 5km around the Gujarat Fluorochemicals Limited factory, where a devastating fire broke out, because of the toxic gases in the air. Gujarat government officials in Godhra, the district headquarters of Panchmahals, said a huge blast, which preceded the devastating fire at a Gujarat Fluorochemicals Limited factory, was heard some 10km away. (ANI video grab) Updated on Dec 16, 2021 02:41 PM IST Minister Ajay Mishra must resign, says Rahul Gandhi as Oppn escalates attacks Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said minister of state Ajay Mishra ‘Teni’ attacked farmers in Lakhimpur Kheri and should resign. Both Houses were adjourned till 2pm Congress leader Rahul Gandhi told the Lok Sabha that the Opposition must be allowed to speak about the murder that was committed in Lakhimpur Kheri on October 3 (PTI) Published on Dec 16, 2021 01:08 PM IST ‘Have to take agriculture out of chemistry lab’: PM Modi at natural farming meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi said fertilisers helped increase the produce and led to green revolution but there is a need to keep looking for alternatives. He added that natural farming offers a much better produce, with no side effects. PM Modi addressing the summit on natural farming on Thursday. Published on Dec 16, 2021 01:04 PM IST Story Saved New Delhi 0C Thursday, December 16, 2021