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Bihar BJP in-charge Devendra Fadnavis tests positive for coronavirus

Bihar BJP in-charge Devendra Fadnavis today said that he has tested positive for coronavirus. In a tweet, Mr. Fadnavis said he is under isolation.

Campaigning reaches its peak for first phase of Bihar assembly elections

In Bihar, campaigning for the first phase of assembly elections has reached its peak. War of words has intensified between leaders of NDA and Grand alliance with only two days left in campaigning for this phase.

Maharashtra reports 6417 new cases of coronavirus

Maharashtra today reported 6417 new cases of coronavirus, taking its tally to 16,38, 961. According to the state’s public health department, 137 people succumbed to the infection taking the death toll to 43,152.

J&K: Lt Governor Manoj Sinha meets J&K NEET topper Avikshit Gupta, 4 others

In Jammu and Kashmir, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today met with J&K NEET topper Avikshit Gupta and other four top NEET scorers from Jammu division at Raj Bhavan, Jammu.

Nagaland reports 79 fresh cases of COVID-19

Nagaland has reported 79 fresh cases of COVID-19 today, taking the total count to 8,515. In addition, 2 more COVID deaths have been registered today.

8253 new cases of COVID-19 reported in Kerala

Kerala continues to report surge in COVID-19 cases as 8,253 new cases were confirmed today.6468 people recovered from the infection today.

Security personnel martyred in encounter with Maoists in Chhattisgarh

In Chhattisgarh, a security personnel was martyred in an encounter with Maoists today. The incident took place at the Orachha area of Narayanpur district in Bastar division.

Uttarakhand: Durga pooja festival performed with tradition & custom amid Covid guidelines

In Uttarakhand, the Durga pooja festival is being performed with tradition and custom amid Covid guidelines.

Shat Chandi Maha Yagya concludes at Holy Cave Shrine of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi

In Jammu and Kashmir, Shat Chandi Maha Yagya organised by Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board at the Holy Cave Shrine of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi during Navratras for peace, prosperity and health of humanity.

Dept of Horticulture Kashmir to organize 3rd Buyer-Seller meet tomorrow

In view of the good response from the public and for the benefit of growers under 'Aatma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan Scheme', the Department of Horticulture Kashmir is organizing 3rd Buyer-Seller meet tomorrow .

Manipur records six deaths due to COVID-19 in last 24 hours

In Manipur, six persons expired due to COVID-19 infection in the past twenty four hours taking the total fatality due to the pandemic in the State to 138.