Emmanuel Macron, President of France, has tested positive for COVID-19, the French presidency said in a statement on Thursday. The 42-year-old’s diagnosis was confirmed after a RT-PCR test was carried out as he started showing symptoms. “This diagnosis was established after a RT-PCR test that was carried out as soon as the first symptoms appeared,” […]

The number of active COVID-19 cases in Tripura has dropped to 274 on Thursday. The recovery rate has improved to 98.03 percent. The state has recorded 24 new cases in the past 24 hours along, while 32 patients recovered from the infection. According to the state health bulletin, 32,406 patients have recovered from the disease […]

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that ever since taking office, it has been his priority to strengthen and deepen the relationship between India and Bangladesh and pointed out that the nation is a significant pillar of our ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy. “Bangladesh is a significant pillar of our ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy. To strengthen and […]

The Meghalaya government has deferred the opening of the much-awaited entry and exit point at Umling till December 21. The entry and exit point at Umling was slated to become operational from today. Informing this, Meghalaya Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong said that the decision to defer the opening was made keeping in mind the […]

Voting is underway for the Tiwa Autonomous Council (TAC) election in Assam amid tight security arrangements and following COVID-19 protocols. Polling for 35 council constituencies in parts of Morigaon, Nagaon, Hojai and Kamrup (Metro) districts began at 7:30 am on Thursday and will end at 4:30 pm. A total of 124 candidates are in the […]

India’s COVID-19 caseload rose to 99.56 lakh with 24,010 new infections being reported in a day, while the number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 94.89 lakh, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Thursday. The total coronavirus cases mounted to 99,56,557 and the death toll rose to 1,44,451 with 355 new […]

On the occasion of Vijay Diwas, General Officer Commanding (GOC) Eastern Command Lieutenant General Anil Chauhan on Wednesday said there has been no major intrusion or confrontation in the Eastern Command area since friction in Ladakh. “Since the clash with China in Ladakh, there has been no major intrusion or confrontation in the Eastern Command […]

Union Home Minister Amit Shah is slated to visit Assam on December 26, according to news reports. Shah’s visit to the state bears significance in the backdrop of the formation of Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) by the BJP-UPPL-GSP combine. The Union Home Minister will attend some government events during his visit to Assam. Shah is […]

Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga on Wednesday laid the foundation stone for as many as five projects in the state, to be built at an estimated cost of Rs 50.29 crores. Three of the projects include a residential sports school, community service centre and smart classroom at West Phaileng village in Mamit district expected to be […]

All personnel of Arunachal Pradesh Police who had tested positive for COVID-19, have completely recovered now, a top official has said. Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIGP) Madhur Verma said 883 personnel of the department are now free from the disease. “It is a matter of extreme joy for all of us today as Arunachal […]