18 Feb, 23:47 (IST)

Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope says he has tested positive for COVID-19.

18 Feb, 23:00 (IST)

Madhya Pradesh: A person died and over 12 others were injured after the bus they were travelling in lost control & overturned in Bamhani area of Mandla district earlier today. "The injured have been admitted to a hospital," said ASP Gajendra Singh Kanwar.

18 Feb, 21:48 (IST)

Sputnik V vaccine is in phase 3 trial in India & we expect this to be completed by mid-March, after which our regulator will look at emergency use authorisation. We're looking to collaborate with Russia to manufacture a large amount of Sputnik V vaccine: FS Harsh Vardhan Shringla.

18 Feb, 20:59 (IST)

Jharkhand govt has mandated 100% attendance in all govt offices. Schools have been allowed to reopen for students of Class 8, Class 9, & Class 11 from March. Institutes of higher learning have also been allowed to reopen. Ban on public processions to continue: CM Hemant Soren.

18 Feb, 19:46 (IST)

Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation issues fresh guidelines in Mumbai amid rising cases of COVID19; if 5 or more Covid patients are found in a building, it will be sealed: BMC Commissioner IS Chahal

18 Feb, 19:09 (IST)

Maharashtra | "Owing to rising cases, lockdown declared in Amravati District from Saturday 8pm to Monday 7 am": Shelesh Naval, District Collector, Amravati

18 Feb, 19:07 (IST)

West Bengal: Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee called on Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar at Raj Bhawan, today 

18 Feb, 18:24 (IST)

J&K Delimitation Commission holds first meeting, Farooq Abdullah and other NC leaders not present.

18 Feb, 18:09 (IST)

Chief Minister V Narayanasamy has lost the majority and his claim of having the majority is false. His government will fall on February 22. All 14 Opposition MLAs are united: Puducherry BJP President V Saminathan.

18 Feb, 17:58 (IST)

Puducherry LG orders floor test in the legislative assembly on 22nd February by 5pm.

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Mumbai, February 18: Kumbh Mela 2021 will be held from April 1 to 30th this year. The fair will be held for 30 days only in the wake of coronavirus pandemic. Government to issue a notification by the end of March, said Uttarakhand Chief Secretary Om Prakash.

Amid rising COVID-19 cases in Mumbai, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Wednesday said that will take the decision about lockdown in the city after February 22. Due to the surge in coronavirus infections in Maharashtra's capital city, speculations are rife that there could be another lockdown in the financial capital of India.

Ghazipur, Tikri and Singhu borders continue to be blocked as farmers continue their agitation demanding the withdrawal of the three farm laws. The Delhi Police have diverted the traffic that may possibly lead to heavy traffic jams in parts of the Capital during the peak travel hours.

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