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Bengal BJP leaders not familiar with state’s culture, mouthing ‘Gabbar Singh-type’ dialogues: TMC

10:48 pm November 30, 2020

Kolkata: The Trinamool Congress on Monday alleged that majority of the BJP leaders of West Bengal are not conversant with the cultural heritage of the state and are uttering dialogues akin to those of Gabbar Singh, the villain of 1975 Hindi film ‘Sholay’, to the chagrin of people. These leaders have no idea about the lyricists and singers […]

6,185 new coronavirus cases in Maha, 85 deaths

8:19 pm November 27, 2020

Mumbai: Maharashtra’s COVID-19 case tally on Friday reached 18,08,550 as 6,185 fresh infections were recorded, said a health official here. The state also reported 85 fatalities during the day, taking the toll to COVID-19 death 46,898, he said. On the other hand, 4,089 patients were discharged from hospitals after treatment, taking the tally of recovered […]

Traders not in favour of another lockdown in Delhi

10:56 pm November 18, 2020

New Delhi: Traders from Delhi on Wednesday said they were not in favour of another lockdown in the city and pledged that the market associations will conduct awareness campaigns to enforce COVID-appropriate behaviour. Nearly 200 traders’ associations’ gave suggestions at an online “Mahapanchayat” organised by the Chamber of Trade and Industry (CTI), its president Brijesh […]

Thousands without heat, water after tornadoes kill dozens

Pfizer: COVID-19 shot 95% effective, seeking clearance soon

9:40 pm November 18, 2020

New York: Pfizer said Wednesday that new test results show its coronavirus vaccine is 95% effective, is safe and also protects older people most at risk of dying — the last data needed to seek emergency use of limited shot supplies as the catastrophic outbreak worsens across the globe. The announcement from Pfizer and its […]

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Only 50 people to be allowed at marriage functions in Delhi

9:17 pm November 18, 2020

New Delhi: Only 50 people will now be allowed at marriage functions in the national capital instead of 200 as the Delhi Disaster Management Authority on Wednesday reverted to the earlier cap on the number of guests in the wake of a spurt in coronavirus cases in the city. The order was issued after Lt […]