NEW DELHI — Amid the unprecedented Covid-19 resurgence, India reported 1,79,723 new cases in the last 24 hours, which is 12.5 per cent higher than the previous day’s figure, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said on Monday. The nationwide death toll has increased to 4,83,936 after an additional 146 fatalities were also […]
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7 held as partner swapping racket busted in Kerala
KOTTAYAM — The Kerala Police have arrested seven persons in connection with exchange of partners for sex after a woman lodged a complaint with the Karukachal police in Kottayam district. The police said that while seven persons were arrested, more than 25 people are under observation and more arrests are likely to be made in […]
Court employees demanding money from accused ‘unacceptable’: Supreme Court
NEW DELHI — The Supreme Court has said that demanding money as illegal gratification while working in courts is “unacceptable” and very high standards apply to not only judges but also those employed there. The apex court observed this while modifying the punishment given to a man, who was posted in a district court in […]
India reports 1,59,632 COVID-19 cases, 327 deaths in last 24 hours
NEW DELHI — Amid an unabated resurgence, India registered 1,59,632 new Covid cases and 327 deaths in the last 24 hours, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said on Sunday. The new fatalities has increased the nationwide death toll to 4,83,790. The active caseload has jumped to 5,90,611, accounting for 1.66 per cent […]
“No remorse, did right thing”: Bulli Bai app creator tells police
NEW DELHI — The main accused behind the ‘Bulli Bai’ app used by right-wing extremists to ‘auction’ Muslim women showed “no remorse” for his actions during police interrogation, NDTV reported quoting sources on Friday. Instead, the accused Neeraj Bishnoi claimed to have done what he thought was “right”, the report said. Bishnoi, 21, and a second-year BTech […]
1,41,986 fresh Covid-19 cases, 40,895 recoveries, 285 deaths and 3,071 Omicron cases reported in last 24 hours
NEW DELHI — India reports 1,41,986 fresh Covid-19 cases in last 24 hours out of which 40,895 recovery cases have been noted so far. Death mark has dipped slightly as compared to previous day, today’s death toll stands at 285, as informed by Union Health Ministry. Country’s daily positivity rate is 9.28 percent today noting […]
Muslim Clerics Call for ‘Mass Sacrifice’ to Protest Haridwar Hate Speeches
BAREILLY/NEW DELHI — Founder of Ittehad-e-Millat Council Tauqeer Raza Khan’s call for protest on Friday has got support from All India Tanzeem ul Islam, which on Thursday asked the community members to gather in large numbers. The protest has been called to offer mass sacrifice in protest against hate speeches delivered in Haridwar. Raza Khan appealed […]
India reports seven-month high of 1,17,100 Covid-19 cases and 302 deaths on Friday
NEW DELHI — The single-day rise in coronavirus infections was recorded above one lakh after 214 days, taking India’s total tally of Covid cases to 3,52,26,386, which includes 3,007 cases of omicron reported across 27 states and UTs, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Friday. Out of the total ocases reported so […]
Protest against Muslim students for wearing Hijab in classes
KARNATAKA — The students of a government-run college in Karnataka on Wednesday protested against the Muslim students attending classes with Hijab. As per reports, the government degree college in Balagadi village had given in to the demand of the students with saffron scarves who had asked Muslim women not to attend classes wearing hijab. However, […]
‘Bulli Bai’ app case: Delhi Police arrest main conspirator from Assam
NEW DELHI — Delhi Police IFSO special cell has arrested Neeraj Bishnoi, the alleged main conspirator, and creator of ‘Bulli Bai’. DCP (IFSO) KPS Malhotra informed media outlets that the accused was arrested from Assam and brought to Delhi. KPS Malhotra, Deputy Commissioner of Police, said, “Neeraj Bishnoi, arrested from Assam by Delhi Police Special […]









