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Omicron XBB.1.5 variant more likely to infect those who are vaccinated? Read to know

The Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium (INSACOG) informed earlier this week that India has so far reported 26 cases of the Omicron XBB.1.5 variant

Jan 20, 2023

'EV- Power Plus' Bengaluru-Mysuru bus service starts tomorrow: Everything you need to know

Named 'EV- Power Plus', this is the first state-run intercity electric bus service in Karnataka. Read all about it here.

Jan 15, 2023

'Lackadaisical and delayed': Air India gets another DGCA notice; all you need to know

The DGCA had earlier also issued a showcause notice to Air India on January 5. It had come down heavily on the carrier and asked why enforcement action should not be taken against them

Jan 9, 2023

Is Uttarakhand's Joshimath sinking; here's why houses are developing cracks [Explained]

A survey by the Joshimath municipality has revealed that cracks have appeared in 561 houses, hotels and shops over a year.

Jan 8, 2023

Another brawl breaks out mid-air; passengers on Bangkok-Kolkata flight create ruckus

Consequences of in-flight ruckus; hefty price awaits for causing mid-air conflict [Explained]

Airlines have the power to bar any person placed on the No-Fly List to, from or within India for periods ranging from three months to two years. This is one of many consequences of causing mid-air ruckus.

Dec 29, 2022

Karnataka-Maharashtra border row: Massive protests flare up at Belagavi; All you need to know

This comes days after Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a meeting with Maharashtra and Karnataka CMs and said that both sides had agreed to resolve the issue in a constitutional manner

Dec 19, 2022

Bengaluru turns to ITMS technology to manage traffic, violations; how it works [read now]

The ITMS helps the traffic police in detecting violations, including exceeding the speed limit, red-light violations, helmet-less riding, driving while using mobile phones etc.

Dec 9, 2022

Cyclone 'Mandous' Update: Heavy rains likely in TN, AP, Puducherry; schools, colleges shut in many districts [details]

IMD has put Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and south Andhra Pradesh on high alert and asked residents to brace for heavy rain

Dec 9, 2022

Commuters hold a piece of cloth ride past during rain in Bengaluru on Friday,

Extremely heavy rainfall in these areas from tomorrow; check full IMD forecast

Fishermen have been advised not to venture into the southeast Bay of Bengal on Tuesday, southwest Bay of Bengal from Tuesday to Saturday and along and off the Sri Lanka coast from Tuesday to Friday.

Dec 7, 2022

Why was TMC spokesperson Saket Gokhale arrested; everything you need to know

Saket Gokhale had recently shared a news clipping published in a leading Gujarati newspaper, which claimed that a query under the Right to Information (RTI) revealed the Gujarat government had spent Rs 30 crore on PM Modi's visit to Morbi.

Dec 6, 2022

Not just Delhi, these cities also reeling under very poor air quality [see full list]

This comes amidst several political tussles regarding the air quality deterioration in Delhi. Recently, Delhi environment minister Gopal Rai appealed to the Chief Ministers of Uttar Pradesh and Haryana to reduce vehicular emissions on the peripheral expressways.

Nov 9, 2022

Delhi air pollution gets "severe": Why children, elderly need to be extra careful [Explained]

This comes as the Air Quality Index (AQI) on Wednesday morning rested at 364 (very poor category) at 8 am and 408 (severe) at 7 am. Owing to this, residents woke up with complaints of choking and burning eyes

Nov 3, 2022

Gujarat Assembly elections to be held in two phases; counting shortly after [see dates]

The term of the current 182-member state Assembly ends on February 18, 2023.

Nov 3, 2022

Invest Karnataka 2022 global summit begins: Here are major announcements made on day 1

Karnataka raised its funding goals by Rs 2.5 lakh crore to Rs 7.5 lakh crore on the inaugural day. Read more updates here.

Nov 2, 2022

Fortis job scam: Fake interview call letter demands candidates to deposit Rs 9,880

The questionable call letter mentions that the deposit will be refunded to the candidate on the day of the interview "in cash".

Feb 8, 2020

Uber driver takes poet to Mumbai police for discussing CAA: What happens next?

Bappadittya Sarkar was taken to the police station by his Uber driver on Wednesday night upon overhearing his phone conversation with his friend over protest cultures and the condition at Shaheen Bagh.

Feb 6, 2020

Novotel Vizag's mock terror drill goes wrong; British Diplomat caught unaware

The hotel had stated that the mock drill for "in-house guests' safety and security" will take place between 10 am and 1 pm. However, the activity ensued at around 9.26 am.

Feb 6, 2020

After Shashi Tharoor, Congress women's wing tweets India's map sans Kashmir, receives backlash

The post was against the contentious Citizenship Amendment Act and read "Stop Yogi Adityanath" with an image of him strangulating the map of India.

Dec 27, 2019

NHRC directs Uttar Pradesh DGP to submit report on 'massive' human rights violations

The commission has received various complaints and petitions against the police in the last couple of days.

Dec 25, 2019

UP govt demands Rs 14 lakh from 28 residents for 'damaging' public property during CAA protests

The move comes days after around 18 people were killed during the anti-CAA protests in the state and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath issued a warning that "revenge will be taken".