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More than 18 months after India grappled with the Omicron wave, two eminent health authorities are issuing a warning concerning the escalating Covid-19 cases in the country, attributed to the identification of the JN.1 sub-variant of Omicron. In an exclusive interview with NDTV on Wednesday, Dr. Rajeev Jayadevan, Co-Chairman of the National Indian Medical Association […]

Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee played down the notable political controversy surrounding mimicry today, characterizing it as \”casually political.\” When questioned about the issue in Delhi, Ms. Banerjee remarked, \”We hold respect for everyone. This is not a matter of disrespect. It\’s simply a casual political affair… If Rahul (Gandhi) hadn\’t recorded a cellphone video,

On Wednesday, the Lok Sabha approved three bills related to the country\’s criminal justice system. These newly endorsed bills—Bharatiya Nyaya (Second) Sanhita, 2023; Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha (Second) Sanhita, 2023; and the Bharatiya Sakshya (Second) Bill, 2023—will supersede the colonial Indian Penal Code (IPC), Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC), and Evidence Act. Union Home Minister Amit Shah,

On Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged in a telephonic conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, as well as express concerns regarding the safety of maritime traffic in crucial West Asian corridors. Modi shared on X, formerly Twitter, \”Had a productive exchange of views with

On Tuesday evening, Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav criticized the ruling BJP following the unprecedented suspension of 95 MPs, with a total exceeding 140, by the Lok Sabha. This action marked the conclusion of the final full session of Parliament before next year\’s elections. Yadav, whose party members Dimple Yadav and ST Hasan were among

On Tuesday, the Colorado Supreme Court rendered a decision to bar former President Donald Trump from participating in the state\’s presidential election next year, citing his involvement in the January 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol by his supporters. This ruling designates Trump as the inaugural presidential candidate in U.S. history to be declared

On Tuesday, the World Health Organization (WHO) designated the JN.1 coronavirus strain as a \”variant of interest,\” reassuring the public that it does not pose a significant threat to public health. The WHO clarified, stating, \”Based on the available evidence, the additional global public health risk posed by JN.1 is currently assessed as low.\” Having

During the fourth gathering of the opposition coalition INDIA, the topic of selecting a Prime Ministerial candidate for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections was deliberated. Trinamool leader Mamata Banerjee and Aam Aadmi Party convener Arvind Kejriwal endorsed Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge as the representative of the Indian National Democratic Inclusive Alliance against PM Modi. However,

Expressing discontent with the neglect of Delhi, the high court on Monday conveyed \”extreme displeasure\” regarding government officials\’ failure to comply with directives aimed at enhancing greenery along the capital\’s main roads. Justice Jasmeet Singh, informed that approximately 400 trees planted along the Ring Road had perished due to neglect and extensive car parking, directed

The INDIA bloc, a coalition of Opposition parties challenging the ruling BJP, experienced a substantial reduction in its representation, losing half of its strength in Rajya Sabha and one-third in Lok Sabha for the remainder of the Winter Session of Parliament due to the suspension of 78 MPs. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who