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5:04 PM

Maharashtra announces monthly allowance for students of minority communities staying in hostels

4:29 PM

At least 32 dead in Kandahar mosque blast

At least 32 people were killed and 53 wounded when an explosion hit a Shiite mosque in the Afghan city of Kandahar on Friday, a doctor told AFP.
 
"Thirty-two bodies and 53 wounded people have been brought to our hospital so far," the medic in the southern city's central hospital said.
4:28 PM

Around 50% eligible population vaccined with second dose: Dehradun DM

3:57 PM

Blast hits mosque belonging to the Shia community in Kandahar, 16 dead: Report

3:26 PM

Tamil Nadu steps up screening of passengers arriving from Kerala

The Tamil Nadu Police and health department have stepped up security and screening of passengers at check posts bordering Kerala as a large number of people are reaching the state during the Puja holidays.

With Tamil Nadu announcing the opening of play schools, kindergartens, and anganwadis from November 1 onwards, the state health department does not want to take any chances.

Health department and police officials are conducting checks at borders in Walayar, Kanyakumari, Gudalur, and other areas bordering Kerala.

2:43 PM

Tremors in North Karnataka an outcome of hydro-seismicity

The series of tremors in Bidar and Kalaburagi districts in North Karnataka were related to a phenomenon called hydro-seismicity, which occur post monsoon, revealed a preliminary study by NGRI.

"We had asked the National Geophysical Research Institute (NGRI) to take up a detailed analysis of the micro tremors that we are experiencing in Kalaburgi and Vijayapura region," Karnataka State Disaster Management Authority commissioner Manoj Rajan told PTI on Friday.

"Their preliminary observations indicated that the micro tremors of this nature normally occur during the post monsoon period. It is related to a phenomenon called hydro-seismicity after a heavy rainfall," Rajan said.

 
2:35 PM

Decided to reopen schools for Class 11th from Oct 21 & for Class 8th from Oct 25: Odisha education minister

2:10 PM

Paddy residue burning in Punjab, Haryana & 8 NCR districts of UP come down significantly this year: Govt

1:46 PM

Former PM Dr Manmohan Singh is stable and recovering: AIIMS

1:27 PM

I urge these 7 companies to prioritise 'research and innovation' in their work culture: PM Modi

I urge these 7 companies to prioritise 'research and innovation' in their work culture. You've to take lead in future technology, give opportunities to researchers. I would also urge startups to collaborate with these 7 companies: PM Modi on dedication of 7 new defence companies
12:25 PM

There's no control over what's shown on OTT platforms: Mohan Bhagwat

12:24 PM

Population policy should be considered once again: RSS chief mohan Bhagwat

Population policy should be considered once again, the policy should be made for the next 50 years, and it should be implemented equally, population imbalance has become a problem: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat
12:23 PM

Our border security needs to be strengthened, says RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat

12:20 PM

There was a time when Gujarat had a shortage of quality education and teachers: PM Modi

There was a time when Gujarat had a shortage of quality education and teachers...Dropout rate in girls was a challenge due to various reasons and one such was lack of washroom facilities. With various schemes today dropout rate has declined, there are washrooms for girls: PM Modi
12:19 PM

Despite not having any caste-based political or dynastic background, I've been head of govt: Modi

Despite not having any caste-based political or dynastic background, I have been head of government- first in Gujarat as CM and now as PM - for over 20 years due to people's blessings: Modi

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First Published: Oct 15 2021 | 6:57 AM IST