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Jabs Have Kept Severe Illness, Deaths Low In 3rd Wave: ICMR

The proportion of Covid deaths in active cases during the current surge is significantly lower, helped by large-scale vaccination coverage, than the previous second wave, the Centre said underlining the role of vaccines in protecting against severe illness and deaths due to Covid-19.

5 Ways To Respond To A Ghoster Who Is Trying To Sneak Back Into Your Life

Ghoster returning? -Tips to respond

2 beat up pregnant forest guard, held

Chief conservator of forests Clement Ben, who met Sanap in Palsawde on Thursday, added that the forest guard is three-months pregnant.

BJP leaves out Parrikar son, 2 ministers in Goa first list

Mantri Who Quit Over Sex Taint Retained

Scores do not reflect merit, says SC, upholds OBC quota

Rejects Challenge To Reservation In All-India Quota Medical Seats

TIME TO SHOW SOME STEEL

With Series On The Line, India’s Middle-Order Batters Will Be On Test In 2nd One-Dayer Today

We won't allow constructions on city's salt pans: Aaditya, Awhad

In a shot in the arm for green activists, two state ministers, Aaditya Thackeray and Jitendra Awhad, on Thursday declared that salt pans spread over 5,500 acres in Mumbai will not be allowed for development.

Holders India look to gain from Tokyo high

Muscat: The Indian women’s hockey team will look to carry on the momentum from the historic Tokyo Olympic campaign when it opens its title defence against Malaysia in the Asia Cup here on Friday. The Indian women recorded their best-ever Olympic result after finishing fourth in Tokyo last year, narrowly missing out on a podium.

Britney claims father took $36mn from her estate, pitched a show

The legal fight between popicon Britney Spears and her father Jamie seems to be turning ugly

Biden seems resigned to invasion of Ukraine, warns Russia of sanctions

Suggests Moscow Could Get Away With A Minor Incursion, Sparks Confusion

65% in Mumbai's Covid ICUs have other primary ailments

 Almost two-third patients in the city's Covid intensive care units are those admitted for other reasons but incidentally came positive when tested during routine screening.

2 lakh home tests in 20 days against 3,000 in all of last yr

The uptake of home tests to detect Covid-19 infection has increased significantly during the current surge with 2 lakh home tests

1st convict of 2020 Delhi riots gets 5-year prison

Court Imposes ₹12k Fine That Victim Will Get

AI Cancels Most US Flights 2nd Day Over 5G Safety Concerns

Service Rollout Deferred Near Key Airports.

Covishield, Covaxin To Get Full Approval But Won't Be Retailing

Jabs Will Be Available Only Through Govt’s CoWin Platform

Sindhu Cruises To Easy Win Over Tanya; Kaushal Stuns Jason Teh

Two-time Olympic medallist P V Sindhu moved into the second round of the Syed Modi International Super 300 tournament with a dominating win over compatriot Tanya Hemanth in the women’s singles competition on Wednesday.

18m Global Cases Last Week But Omicron Wave Slowing

Infection Growth Dips After Record Rise, But WHO Warns ‘Not Out Of Woods’

Rating system for state green bodies draws activists' flak

Govt Plans To Incentivise Faster Environment Nod For Ease-Of-Doing Biz

No Wed bump in city cases, BMC expects <1K in Jan-end

In keeping with the Wednesday effect when the week’s highest caseload is registered, the state recorded 43,697 cases on Wednesday, an 11.5% rise in the last 24 hours.

My body is beat: Sania

Indian Ace, 35, To Retire At End Of 2022 Season

I'm glad Priyanka acknowledged that an actor from the Northeast should've played Mary Kom: Lin

Manipuri actor Lin Laishram says that there is a lot of talent in the Northeast that’s yet to be discovered

Fatal accidents in state up 5% in 2 yrs, deaths by 4%

Despite the pandemic-related curbs, fatal road crashes in Maharashtra surged by 5% and deaths by 4% in 2021 compared to pre-Covid times in 2019.

FAMILIAR WOES

Bavuma, Rassie Tons Expose India’s 5-Bowler Attack; SA Get The Better Of Tourists’ Middle-Order

BJP gets edge in battle of perception

After Aparna Switch, It Will Try To Cash In On ‘Feud In Yadav Family’ Narrative

Cost of Hancock bridge rebuilding to rise by  ₹1̀1cr

Cost of reconstructing Hancock bridge, near Sandhurst Road station, will cost BMC Rs 11 crore more — up from the earlier Rs 75 crore, according to minutes of a meeting accessed by TOI. To get around the extra cost, BMC plans to invite fresh tenders for the extra work that needs to be done.

CM to take up proposal to reopen schools from Mon

Following demands by parents and schools, the school education department has submitted a proposal to chief minister Uddhav Thackeray seeking reopening of all schools, including pre-primary classes, in the state from Monday, January 24. The proposal is likely to be taken up in the cabinet meeting on Thursday.

Booster uptake slow in state, 40-42% vital workers covered

Almost 10 days since the country’s immunisation programme rolled out booster shots against Covid-19 for essential workers and people above 60, the response has been less than enthusiastic in the state. Maharashtra has administered 4.63 lakh doses out of more than 60 lakh delivered in the country.

Aaditya backs Kanjur shift but says options open for Metro

State environment minister Aaditya Thackeray who said the state government is now “actively considering” an alternate location for Metro 3 shed insisted that Kanjurmarg still remains the best option since it has been proposed as a hub for a car shed for three different Metro lines: 3,4 and 6 would crisscross the entire MMR region, extending beyond Mumbai.

Deaths Up 40% In A Day To 350+, Cases Rise Again

Sharpest 1-day Fatality Rise In Current Wave

All-India Peak Yet To Come: Centre

‘Cases Have Peaked In Delhi, Dipping In Mum But Rising Elsewhere’