I've turned 40 but feel I'm 4, thanks to Nurvi, says Neil

It’s a momentous day for Neil Nitin Mukesh, who turns 40 today. While he had earlier planned to bring in his landmark birthday in a special way, today he looks at a toned-down celebration with his immediate family members at home.

Digital disruption, designed by NIFT: New combat uniforms for the Army

On Army Day today, the IndianArmy will unveil its new combat uniform, which has been developed in association with the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT).

Days before Republic Day, IEDs found in J&K, Punjab

‘Intel Received On Drugs, Explosives Being Smuggled’

Covid deaths up 12% globally as cases rise

Toll Soars To 6,911/Day After Seeing Drop For Several Wks; US Omicron Infections Start To Dip In NYC, Other Big Cities

Can't retail Covid vaccine yet, expert panel tells SII and BB

But May Waive Some Norms In Present Approval

Choice And Price

Vaccine passes protect freedom and livelihoods

City cases dip 6 days of week, Omicron wave's likely peaked

The January 9-15 week is most likely to be the peak of the Omicron Covidwave in the city, said Dr Shashank Joshi, member of the state Covid task force.

Covid Curfew Dampens Harvest Festivities

The Covid-driven night curfew -- and mass infections -- ensured that fewer Lohri bonfires blazed citywide on Thursday, although this would be a warm antidote to the 13-16 degree winter chill.

CBI Won't Get Carried Away In Deshmukh Case: Delhi HC

The Delhi High Court on Thursday said the CBI is a specialised and trained agency which would not “get carried away” by any alleged prejudicial observations made against former Maharashtra home minister Anil Deshmukh by the trial court.

Docs: Need A Hosp Only If O2 Low, High Fever For Five Days

Many seem to be writing off the Omicron-Covid wave as a simple cold, but doctors said there is a subset of patients who need ventilator support, ICU care or have very high fever of over 104 0F and severe cough, needing hospital care.

Maldives Attempts To Put An End To ‘India Out' Campaign

As the Maldives government looks to put a lid on the ‘India Out’ campaign, which is being fanned by former president and pro-China leader Abdulla Yameen, foreign minister Abdulla Shahid said it's thoughtless to attack neighbouring countries that provide help to the Maldives and asserted Male has been following a balanced foreign policy.

Modi: Focus On Containment, Inimise Damage To Economy

At a time when several states are imposing restrictions to check the Omicron surge, PM Modi on Thursday advised chief ministers to opt for local containment measures, instead of blanket curbs that may impact livelihoods.

WHO Panel: Use Arthritis Drug To Treat Severe Covid Infections

The World Health Organisation (WHO) guideline development group of international experts has recommended the use of rheumatoid arthritis drug Baricitinib in patients with severe or critical Covid-19 disease in combination with corticosteroids.

No chargesheet for now, says state to HC in Shelar plea

Bombay high court on Thursday issued notice in a quashing petition filed by BJP MLA Ashish Shelar against a FIR lodged against him by Mumbai Mayor Kishori Pednekar but orally said both hold “responsible posts” and suggested such issue be amicably settled.

Khawaja to open for Oz in Hobart

Double Sydney centurion Usman Khawaja will move up to open the batting for Australia in the final Test beginning in Hobart on Friday, captain Pat Cummins confirmed on Thursday.

At PM's meet, state seeks mandatory vaccination

Raising its demand for additional Covid-19 vaccines, the Maharashtra government on Thursday also asked the Centre to consider making vaccination mandatory for everyone as a solution to vaccine hesitancy.

After 4 Days Of Slowing Down, Cases Up 40% In City, Deaths 7

No Flattening Of Curve, Says State Govt

Yogi May Fight From Ayodhya Or His Home Turf Gorakhpur

Could Be 1st UP CM In 18 Yrs To Take Poll Plunge

City Temperatures Drop To 14.4°c; Cold Weather Likely Till Makar Sankranti

Mumbai: City’s minimum temperatures on Wednesday were seen dipping once again, to 14.4 degrees which was slightly lower than a day ago. Cool weather conditions are expected to stay till Makar Sankranti said the weather bureau. According to a 24 hour forecast by the IMD the maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to be around 27 degrees and 15 degrees respectively.

Amid Third Wave, Airfares For Travel After 2 Weeks Nosedive

Airfares for travel two weeks down the line have crashed, which is a first during the pandemic.

Omicron Not A Cold, Warns Govt As 300 Dists See Surge

India is witnessing a “phenomenally high” growth rate in Covid cases with 300 districts recording above 5% weekly positivity rate.

Mumbai Is At The Peak Of Third Wave, Says State Panel Expert

Chief minister Uddhav Thackeray said on Wednesday that it is not true that Covid cases are reducing.

Omicron Prompts Shift To Self-Test Kits

Amid Strained Labs & Health Staff Shortage, Nations Rely On Antigen Instead Of PCR Tests

Raising Marriage Age Will Let Women Take Up A Career: PM

‘Move Will Let More To Enter The Workforce’

‘Misuse' of playground by pvt party, Mhada issues notice

Mumbai: The state housing authority, Mhada, has issued a notice to the Ravindra Joshi Medical Foundation (RJMF) for allowing a private sports agency to operate at a public ground at Bandra Reclamation and collect exorbitant charges from residents for jogging and playing sports at the ground.

State seeks monitoring of at-home Covid test kits, reporting of results

Worried about Covid cases going unreported, the state has asked districts and civic corporations to monitor the sale of at-home testing kits and ensure that people using them report test results to the authorities.

South filmmakers no longer offer me negative roles, they think the audience won't like it: Sonu Sood

For the past two years,Sonu Sood has worked to helpthose affected by the pandemic — from helping mi-grant workers reach home to providing people in need of medical facilities during the second wave.

Pak seeks 100 yrs of peace with India; no word on Kashmir yet

Echoes Its Army Chief’s Call To ‘Bury The Past’

BMC to NGT: Unable to access Powai lake, walkway is a must

 The BMC has complained to the National Green Tribunal, Pune, that it has been “virtually prevented” from accessing the Powai lakefront by the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, the Hotel Renaissance and other private lessees. It further alleged the existing kuchcha pathway along the hotel compound wall is being used by lumpen elements and drug abusers.

IT'S BOOM OR BUST NOW

Bumrah’s Five-For Gives India Slender 13-Run Lead But SA Strike To Dismiss Openers