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Traffic jam at Sion-Panvel Highway near Vashi Toll Plaza during relaxation hours of Covid-19 lockdown in Navi Mumbai. (Photo: PTI/File)

Unlock: Mumbai at level 3; local trains yet off-limits for common...

Shops selling essential products in Mumbai can remain open till 4 pm on all days from June 7

6 Jun 2021 11:03 AM IST

Unionized hospitality workers wait in line in a basement garage to apply for unemployment benefits. (AP Photo)

Odisha: 7 lakh lost jobs since lockdown imposed on May 5

As per CMIE latest data, the unemployment rate in Odisha was around 2% in April, but by May-end it shot up to 7%

6 Jun 2021 3:17 AM IST

This study confirms yet again that the Delta variant is the most widespread coronavirus variant in the country right now. But at the same time, it is imperative for us to keep an eye on other emerging variants in the country to prevent another unprecedented surge of cases, Dr Rakesh Mishra, advisor, CCMB said. Representational image

Delta variant behind Covid surge in Varanasi: CCMB

This Delta variant, which was found in 36 per cent of samples collected by BHU, is among the primary drivers of Covid-19...

5 Jun 2021 1:00 AM IST

These foreign nationals will not be required to submit any application to the FRRO or FRO concerned for extension of their visas. (DC file photo)

Visas of stranded foreigners extended till August 31

The matter has now been reconsidered by the ministry in the light of non-resumption of normal commercial flight...

5 Jun 2021 12:46 AM IST

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) governor Shaktikanta Das addresses via livestream as he announces the central banks monetary policy decisions, in Mumbai. PTI photo

RBI lowers GDP growth projection to 9.5 pc for 2021-22

The RBI Governor said the RBI will 'continue to think and act out of the box', planning for the worst and hoping for the...

4 Jun 2021 11:37 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi being presented with a memento by BJP leader Mukul Roy, during an election campaign for Lok Sabha polls, at Taherpur city of Ranaghat in Nadia. (Photo: PTI/File)

PM Modi speaks to Mukul Roy to enquire about his wife's health

Roy's wife Krishna is undergoing treatment for COVID-19 at a private hospital in Kolkata

3 Jun 2021 9:34 PM IST

A woman wades through a water-logged road in a village after landfall of cyclone Yaas, in South 24 Paragnas. (Photo: PTI)

Cyclone Yaas caused infrastructure damage of Rs 610 crore in Odisha

The Chief Minister directed the officials to ensure the documentation of the pre-cyclone preparedness and other...

3 Jun 2021 2:28 PM IST

Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray and Hasan Mushrif had appreciated the remarkable work of three gram panchayats with regard to Covid-19 norms. (PTI file image)

Maharashtra announces 'Covid-free village' contest, winners to get Rs...

The prizes will be awarded to a total of three gram panchayats from each of the six revenue divisions

3 Jun 2021 1:36 PM IST

Holding Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik responsible for the blunder, Congress Legislature Party Leader Narasingh Mishra demanded an apology from the CM.

Naveen Patnaik writes to CMs seeking consensus on centralised...

The CM also stressed execution of vaccination has to be decentralised and states allowed the flexibility to determine...

3 Jun 2021 12:56 AM IST

Alapan Bandyopadhyay got a three-month extension last week from the Narendra Modi government after a request from the Trinamul Congress government for his efficiency in handling the Covid-19 pandemic. (Photo: ANI)

Didi to extend full support to ex-CS Alapan Bandyopadhyay targeted...

Though Ms Banerjee did not reveal the nature of her full support to the retired IAS officer, sources indicated he...

3 Jun 2021 12:26 AM IST

Three persons were arrested in this connection. (Photo: Screengrab/Twitter)

Assam doctor assaulted after death of Covid patient; 3 held

A video of the attack showed a person being assaulted by a group of people, including women

2 Jun 2021 12:29 PM IST

In a five-page letter, Banerjee urged the prime minister to reconsider the Centres decision to recall the chief secretary after giving him a three-month extension.

Mamata requests PM to rescind order recalling CS, says will not...

I humbly request you to withdraw, recall, reconsider your decision and rescind the so-called order in larger public...

31 May 2021 11:59 AM IST