Articles by Manjiri Chitre
Dense fog engulfs north India amid New Year celebrations: Top updates
The IMD has predicted "dense to very dense fog" in Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar over the next five days.
Updated on Jan 01, 2023 11:19 AM IST
Nothing much to see here: Just a Google Doodle New Year's wish
According to the Gregorian calendar, January 1 is marked as the first day of the year.
Published on Jan 01, 2023 07:58 AM IST
PM Modi's mother Heeraben passes away: ‘Glorious century rests at feet of God’
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's mother Heeraben Modi passed away at the age of 99 on Friday.
Updated on Dec 30, 2022 07:44 AM IST
Manjiri Chitre | Edited by Poulomi Ghosh
Russian envoy's dig at Cong's Manish Tewari over death of two Russians in Odisha
On December 24, a Russian lawmaker and industrialist Pavel Antov allegedly fell to his death from the second floor of a hotel in Odisha's Rayagada - two days after his 61-year-old friend Vlaidmir Bidenov died of a heart attack in the same hotel on December 22.
Published on Dec 30, 2022 05:39 AM IST
Manjiri Chitre | Edited by Poulomi Ghosh
Narasimha Rao's grandson slams Rahul over 'walking exercise','no respect for...'
The BJP leader also took a dig at the Bharat Jodo Yatra - the Congress's Kanyakumari to Kashmir mass contact programme - by calling it a “futile walking exercise”.
Updated on Dec 27, 2022 05:49 AM IST
Bharat Jodo Yatra to enter Delhi tomorrow, police issues traffic advisory
The Congress' foot march led by party MP Rahul Gandhi will enter Delhi at 6 am on Saturday via the Badarpur border.
Published on Dec 23, 2022 10:39 PM IST
Manjiri Chitre | Edited by Poulomi Ghosh
‘Need to be alert, don’t panic': Mandaviya after meeting with state ministers
In a notification, the health ministry said considering the upcoming festive season and New Year celebrations, there is a need to put in place requisite public health measures and arrangements to minimise the risk of Covid spread.
Updated on Dec 23, 2022 10:56 PM IST
Manjiri Chitre | Edited by Poulomi Ghosh
‘Cows belong to Hindus, Ox to Muslims?’: Farooq Abdullah on Pathaan controversy
The controversy has led to a major political divide as several Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders spoke against the ‘Besharam Rang’ song and called for action against it.
Published on Dec 23, 2022 05:39 PM IST
Manjiri Chitre | Edited by Poulomi Ghosh
China Covid scare: PM Modi leads the way, wears face mask in Parliament
On Wednesday, the central government advised people to get vaccinated and mask up.
Updated on Dec 22, 2022 03:00 PM IST
Manjiri Chitre | Edited by Chandrashekar Srinivasan
‘Your money isn’t charity, it's an investment': Zelensky tells US | Top quotes
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday paid a defiant wartime visit to the United States to thank the leaders for their constant support in the war against Russia.
Published on Dec 22, 2022 10:06 AM IST
Manjiri Chitre | Edited by Poulomi Ghosh
Covid-19 situation in China remains grim | Top 5 latest updates
China on Wednesday reported 3,030 new symptomatic Covid-19 cases - 71 less as compared to the 3,101 infections a day earlier.
Published on Dec 22, 2022 08:28 AM IST
Manjiri Chitre | Edited by Poulomi Ghosh
Covid-19 scare grips China: What we know about new BF.7 Omicron variant?
The BF.7 - short for BA.5.2.1.7 - sub-lineage of the BA.5 Omicron variant is reportedly more infectious than others known so far.
Published on Dec 21, 2022 03:12 PM IST
Manjiri Chitre | Edited by Chandrashekar Srinivasan
‘Did PM follow Covid protocols?’: Adhir Chowdhury on health ministry's letter
The letter came as fresh health concerns have been triggered by the new wave of Covid in China.
Published on Dec 21, 2022 01:08 PM IST
Manjiri Chitre | Edited by Poulomi Ghosh
'No matter what the weather is...': Punjab BSF troops' vow to protect India
According to BSF personnel, visibility has been reduced to less than 10 metres in some areas, making infiltration by Pakistani agents or terrorists a distinct possibility.
Updated on Dec 21, 2022 12:12 PM IST
Manjiri Chitre | Edited by Chandrashekar Srinivasan
Taliban ban university education for women, draws global outrage
The Taliban received global outrage for their actions against women's freedom.
Published on Dec 21, 2022 11:18 AM IST
Manjiri Chitre | Edited by Poulomi Ghosh
What is China's latest Covid situation? 5 points
China reported 3,101 new symptomatic Covid-19 infections on Tuesday - as compared with 2,722 cases a day earlier.
Published on Dec 21, 2022 08:21 AM IST
Manjiri Chitre | Edited by Poulomi Ghosh
MP minister slams Rahul Gandhi over his ‘shop of love’ remark: ‘Saw hatred…’
On Monday, Rahul Gandhi called his Bharat Jodo Yatra a 'Mohabbat ka dukaan' (shop of love) amid an existing 'nafrat ka bazaar' (market of hatred).
Published on Dec 20, 2022 02:02 PM IST
Manjiri Chitre | Edited by Chandrashekar Srinivasan
‘Stop feeding sweets to friends, serve…’: Rahul Gandhi's fresh dig at PM Modi
On Monday, Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot - in the presence of Rahul Gandhi and months before the desert state holds an election - said cylinders would be given to poor households at ₹500.
Updated on Dec 21, 2022 07:46 AM IST
Manjiri Chitre | Edited by Chandrashekar Srinivasan
US Capitol riots: List of laws Trump broke as panel seeks criminal charges
The committee agreed that during their 17-month probe, they found “enough evidence” to urge that Trump and others face four federal criminal charges in the case.
Published on Dec 20, 2022 08:15 AM IST
Two people booked for ink attack on Maharashtra minister Chandrakant Patil
Another person was booked by Kothrud police for allegedly making objectionable comments about Patil on social media.
Published on Dec 17, 2022 10:52 PM IST
Manjiri Chitre | Edited by Poulomi Ghosh
On Pak FM targeting Modi, Akhilesh Yadav said...
Earlier in the day, BJP staged a massive protest against Bhutto's “highly shameful and derogatory” remark.
Updated on Dec 17, 2022 11:04 PM IST
Manjiri Chitre | Edited by Poulomi Ghosh
Another Shraddha Walkar case: Man kills aunt, cuts body into pieces; arrested
According to Rajasthan Deputy Commissioner of Police (north) Paris Deshmukh, the man - identified as Anuj Sharma alias Achitya Govind Das - has been arrested.
Updated on Dec 17, 2022 09:29 PM IST
Manjiri Chitre | Edited by Chandrashekar Srinivasan
Devendra Fadnavis slams MVA's protest march: ‘Gaining political capital…’
The MVA launched the ‘Halla Bol’ march against the ruling Eknath Shinde government and Governor Bhagat Singh Koshiyari's remarks on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
Updated on Dec 17, 2022 09:28 PM IST
Manjiri Chitre | Edited by Poulomi Ghosh
Nitish Kumar enters Bihar assembly amid BJP MLAs stir over hooch tragedy | VIDEO
The MLAs were protesting against the recent hooch tragedy in Bihar's Chhapra where at least 31 people have died so far after consuming illicit liquor.
Updated on Dec 15, 2022 03:51 PM IST
'Values Gandhi upheld': UN chief on statue unveiled in Jaishankar's presence
The UN chief, President of the 77th UN General Assembly Csaba Korosi, and India's Permanent Representative Ambassador Ruchira Kamboj were also present when Gandhi's statue was unveiled.
Published on Dec 15, 2022 01:28 PM IST
List of countries backing India's bid for permanent seat at UN Security Council
The G-4 countries - Brazil, Germany, India, and Japan - have been supporting each other for the permanent seats on the UNSC.
Published on Dec 15, 2022 11:33 AM IST
Bihar minister urges people to ‘give up’ drinking after hooch tragedy kills 17
The tragedy took place in three villages in Chhapra area on the intervening night of Tuesday and Wednesday.
Published on Dec 15, 2022 10:42 AM IST
UN reacts to India-China border clash in Tawang, calls for ‘de‑escalation’
The Indian Army and China’s People's Liberation Army (PLA) clashed along the LAC in Arunachal Pradesh’s Tawang sector on December 9.
Published on Dec 14, 2022 12:35 PM IST
Manjiri Chitre | Edited by Poulomi Ghosh
In UP, police dog 'Don' retires after 7 years of service, gets new home | WATCH
Don's new owner Varun Saxena said that he will treat the dog like a family member.
Updated on Dec 14, 2022 04:47 PM IST
Manjiri Chitre | Edited by Poulomi Ghosh
Who is Bernard Arnault, world's richest person? 10 things to know
Louis Vuitton CEO Bernard Arnault has now taken over the world's richest person title after Elon Musk's Tesla shares fell sharply on Monday.
Published on Dec 14, 2022 10:10 AM IST
Manjiri Chitre | Edited by Poulomi Ghosh