Only fully vaccinated people will be allowed to enter Meenakshi Temple in Madurai from Dec 13

A delegation of BJP MPs from the Northeast, led by party president JP Nadda, met PM Narendra Modi on Saturday to discuss the key issues concerning the region.

AIMIM took out a Tiranga Rally in Mumbai on Saturday to demand the reservation for the Muslim community.

Amarinder Singh's Punjab Lok Congress on Saturday appointed 10 districts presidents, 3 spokespersons.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh spoke to IAF Group Captain Varun Singh’s father, Colonel (retd) KP Singh over the phone and is in touch with the officer's family.

CDS Bipin Rawat's last remains to be immersed in 'Panch Prayag' in Uttarakhand

Punjab CM Charanjit Singh Channi on Saturday started the loan waiver scheme of Punjab Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes Land Development Finance Corporation up to Rs 50000.

India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has reached nearly 133 crores on Saturday.

4 students of class 10 were attacked with a knife outside a school in Delhi's Mayur Vihar Phase 2 on Saturday allegedly after a brawl with students of another school.

Four crew members of merchant navy ship, who arrived Goa from South Africa test negative for Omicron, 1 sample sent for re-test.

IAF thanks local villagers, Nilgiris district administration and Tamil Nadu CMO for prompt assistance in rescue operations following chopper crash that killed CDS Bipin Rawat and 12 others.

Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM K Narayana Swamy on Saturday gave a cheque of Rs 50 lakhs to the family members of Lance Naik B Sai Teja who died in IAF chopper crash.

Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM K Narayana Swamy and State Minister P Ramachandra Reddy today gave a cheque of Rs 50 lakhs to the family members of Lance Naik B Sai Teja who died in #TamilNaduChopperCrash: State Govt pic.twitter.com/sN2rx4Ff3Q

— ANI (@ANI) December 11, 2021

Only fully vaccinated persons will be allowed to enter Meenakshi Amman Temple in Madurai from December 13, the temple administration announced on Saturday.

Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Saturday inaugurated drone fair in Gwalior

Punjab CM Charanjit Singh Channi on Saturday handed over appointment letters to 11 family members of the farmers who lost their lives in the movement against the three farm laws.

DRDO and Indian Air Force flight-tested indigenously designed helicopter launched stand-off anti-tank (SANT) Missile from Pokhran range on Saturday.

Here's the video!

#WATCH | DRDO and Indian Air Force flight-tested indigenously designed and developed helicopter launched stand-off anti-tank (SANT) Missile from Pokhran range on today pic.twitter.com/nzdcPTWwAR

— ANI (@ANI) December 11, 2021

Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated a train overbridge and several other developments projects in Gujarat's Ahmedabad.

Group Captain Varun Singh, who is the lone survivor of the IAF chopper crash, is still critical but stable: IAF Officials

Uttar Pradesh Minister Satish Mahana flagged off 20 electric buses and inaugurated a charging station in Kanpur on Saturday.

Farmers performed 'ardas' at the protest site on the Delhi-Uttar Pradesh border in Ghazipur before vacating the place, earlier today.

Farmers performed 'ardas' at the protest site on Delhi-Uttar Pradesh border in Ghazipur before vacating the place, earlier today pic.twitter.com/sX0Til29Pl

— ANI (@ANI) December 11, 2021

Defamation of Maharashtra government by Enforcement Directorate needs to be stopped, said NCP leader Nawab Malik.

J&K DGP Dilbagh Singh and IG Vijay Kumar visited the residence of constable Muhammad Sultan Dar, who was shot dead by terrorists on Friday, in the Sopore area of Baramulla.

The majority of the projects that BJP inaugurates were started by Samajwadi Party, said SP leader Akhilesh Yadav in UP.

Uttar Pradesh no more wants the 'Yogi' government, they want a 'Yogya' government, the leader added.

Mortal remains of Squadron Leader Kuldeep Singh, who died in the IAF chopper crash on December 8, brought to his native place in Jhunjhunu district of Rajasthan.

Two farmers from Punjab died while returning home from the protest site. Their tractor was hit by a truck in Haryana's Hisar, said Police

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik wrote a letter to PM Modi demanding 1.84 lakh houses for Fani affected families under PMAY (G) special, and 13 lakh houses for poor people mainly living in scheduled tribal districts and KBK districts.

CDS Gen Bipin Rawat and his wife Madhulika Rawat's ashes immersed in Haridwar, last remains given to the family, reports ANI.

Water scarcity should not become a barrier to country's development, our topmost priority is the right utilization of river water, says PM Modi in Balrampur

I invite farmers from across the country to watch the mega programme on natural farming on December 16, says PM Modi in rally in UP's Balrampur

PM remembers CDS General Bipin Rawat & others who lost their lives in Tamil Nadu Chopper Crash. PM Modi said, "...I express condolences to all brave warriors who died in Dec 8 crash...India is mourning but despite being in pain India won't stop or be at a standstill.."

#WATCH | Balrampur: PM remembers #CDSGeneralBipinRawat & others who lost their lives in #TamilNaduChopperCrash. He says, "...I express condolences to all brave warriors who died in Dec 8 crash...India is mourning but despite being in pain India won't stop or be at a standstill.." pic.twitter.com/H0r21hv6c2

— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) December 11, 2021

We launched projects of Rs 10,000cr on Dec 7 &had inaugurated 9 medical colleges in Siddharthnagar & 1 international airport in Kushinagar. Saryu Nahar National Project was approved in 1972, the year I was born. I grew up but it never got completed: CM Yogi Adityanath in Balrampur

17 out of the 18 UP projects have been completed, with which UP's 9 districts' almost 15 lakh hectare land has now found a great way for irrigation, so as to double the income of farmers: CM Yogi Adityanath in Balrampur pic.twitter.com/COnswRTtc1

— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) December 11, 2021

"Doctors are working hard to save the life of Group Captain Varun Singh. I pray to Maa Pateshwari to save his life. The nations stands with his family. The country also stands with the families who lost those brave soldiers," said PM Narendra Modi. 

Doctors are working hard to save the life of Group Captain Varun Singh. I pray to Maa Pateshwari to save his life. The nations stands with his family. The country also stands with the families who lost those brave soldiers: PM Narendra Modi in Balrampur #TamilNaduChopperCrash pic.twitter.com/j78chCjMf2

— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) December 11, 2021

We will make India even more powerful, even more prosperous: PM Narendra Modi in Balrampur

India is mourning but despite being in pain, neither do we stop our pace nor our development. India won't stop. India won't be at a standstill. Together, we Indians will work hard & face every challenge inside & outside the country: PM Modi in Balrampur

"Wherever General Bipin Rawat may be, in the days to come, he will see India moving ahead with new resolutions," said PM Narendra Modi. 

Wherever #GeneralBipinRawat may be, in the days to come, he will see India moving ahead with new resolutions: PM Narendra Modi in Balrampur #TamilNaduChopperCrash pic.twitter.com/tC0UF01BOk

— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) December 11, 2021

"A soldier doesn't remain a soldier only as long as he stays in the military. His entire life is that of a warrior. He is dedicated to discipline and pride of the country every moment," said PM Narendra Modi in Balrampur. 

"I express my condolences to all brave warriors who died in the helicopter crash on Dec 8. The demise of India's first CDS Gen Bipin Rawat, is a loss to every patriot. He was brave & worked hard to make the country's armed forces self-reliant, the nation is a witness to that," said PM Modi. 

"Whenever we'll speak of Ram Temple in Ayodhya, contribution of Maharaja Pateshwari Prasad Singh Saheb of Balrampur princely state(erstwhile) will be mentioned. People in Balrampur are connoisseurs, they gave 2 Bharat Ratna in the form of Nanaji Deshmukh & Atal Bihari Vajpayee," said PM. 
 

Whenever we'll speak of Ram Temple in Ayodhya, contribution of Maharaja Pateshwari Prasad Singh Saheb of Balrampur princely state(erstwhile) will be mentioned. People in Balrampur are connoisseurs, they gave 2 Bharat Ratna in the form of Nanaji Deshmukh & Atal Bihari Vajpayee: PM pic.twitter.com/e4VbfIuUWY

— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) December 11, 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates the Saryu Nahar National Project in Balrampur.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates the Saryu Nahar National Project in Balrampur. pic.twitter.com/zD3bFteTtT

— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) December 11, 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets the crowd as he arrives at the inauguration event of Saryu Nahar National Project in Balrampur.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets the crowd as he arrives at the inauguration event of Saryu Nahar National Project in Balrampur. pic.twitter.com/V2xBzJ6zZr

— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) December 11, 2021

PM Narendra Modi reviews the Saryu Nahar National Project that he will inaugurate in Balrampur shortly.

PM Narendra Modi reviews the Saryu Nahar National Project that he will inaugurate in Balrampur shortly. pic.twitter.com/gbAtWpM0xU

— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) December 11, 2021

PM Narendra Modi to inaugurate Saryu Nahar National Project in Balrampur today. A large number of people gather to participate in the inauguration event.

PM Narendra Modi to inaugurate Saryu Nahar National Project in Balrampur today. A large number of people gather to participate in the inauguration event. pic.twitter.com/3NCsK8CZd6

— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) December 11, 2021

Union Home Minister Amit Shah lays the foundation stone of Umiya Mata Temple, at Umiya Campus, Sola in Ahmedabad.

Gujarat: Union Home Minister Amit Shah lays the foundation stone of Umiya Mata Temple, at Umiya Campus, Sola in Ahmedabad. pic.twitter.com/2SkwQI2OFf

— ANI (@ANI) December 11, 2021

"Our flag shall always fly high because brave men like late CDS General Bipin Rawat, who was trained here at the IMA, will always preserve & protect its honour," said President Ram Nath Kovind at the Indian Military Academy in Dehradun. 
 

I'm glad to see 387 Gentleman Cadets who'd shortly embark on their journey of valour & wisdom. India's proud to have Gentlemen Cadets of friendly foreign nations of Afghanistan, Bhutan, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Turmekinistan &Vietnam: Pres at IMA pic.twitter.com/6E8PUWJQnj

— ANI (@ANI) December 11, 2021

Farmers take down their settlements, vacate the borders around Delhi and return to their homes after the announcement of the suspension of their year-long protest.

#WATCH | Farmers take down their settlements, vacate the borders around Delhi and return to their homes after the announcement of the suspension of their year-long protest.

Visuals from Singhu border (Delhi-Haryana border). pic.twitter.com/3gV4vtLHDu

— ANI (@ANI) December 11, 2021

Protesting farmers sing 'bhajan' at Singhu border before vacating the site to return home, following the announcement of the suspension of their year-long protest.

#WATCH | Protesting farmers sing 'bhajan' at Singhu border before vacating the site to return home, following the announcement of the suspension of their year-long protest. pic.twitter.com/rMjgSEChxW

— ANI (@ANI) December 11, 2021

An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.3 on the Richter Scale, hit 145km East of Fayzabad, Afghanistan today at 10:17 am: National Center for Seismology

The overall Air Quality Index (AQI) in the national capital on Saturday (December 11, 2021) morning slipped to 301 in the `very poor` category, according to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR). The PM 10 was recorded at 217 in the `moderate` category and PM 2.5 was recorded at 121 in the `very poor` category at 9:17 am.

Pune is all set to celebrate ‘Pedestrian Day’ today. Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has announced that no private vehicle will be allowed at Laxmi Road between 10 am to 4 pm today. To celebrate the day, PMC has organised various programs at Laxmi Road.

With this initiative, the administration aims to provide hassle-free movement as well as shopping for the citizens at Laxmi Road.

— ANI (@ANI) December 11, 2021

Andhra Pradesh CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has announced Rs 50 lakhs ex-gratia to the family of Lance Naik B Sai Teja, who lost his life in the Tamil Nadu Chopper Crash crash on 8th Dec, which claimed 13 brave souls. He was serving as PSO to the CDS: Andhra Pradesh CMO

Second case of Omicron Variant reported in Delhi. The person was fully vaccinated and was coming from Zimbabwe. The person had also travelled to South Africa: Government of Delhi

Uttarakhand: President Ram Nath Kovind reviews the passing out parade, in the presence of CM Pushkar Singh Dhami & Governor Lt Gen Gurmit Singh, at the Chetwode Building Drill Square, Indian Military Academy in Dehradun.

#WATCH | Uttarakhand: President Ram Nath Kovind reviews the passing out parade, in the presence of CM Pushkar Singh Dhami & Governor Lt Gen Gurmit Singh, at the Chetwode Building Drill Square, Indian Military Academy in Dehradun. pic.twitter.com/x38UiikDfm

— ANI (@ANI) December 11, 2021

PM Narendra Modi will address the function on “Depositors First: Guaranteed Time-bound Deposit Insurance Payment up to Rs 5 Lakh” tomorrow at Vigyan Bhawan in Delhi. Union Finance Minister, MoS Finance and RBI Governor will also be present on the occasion: PMO

"A large group of farmers shall vacate the area at 8 AM tomorrow. In today's meeting, we'll talk, pray, & meet the people who helped us. People have started vacating already, it'll take 4-5 days. I will leave on 15th December," said BKU leader Rakesh Tikait at Ghazipur Border. 

A large group of farmers shall vacate the area at 8 AM tomorrow. In today's meeting, we'll talk, pray, & meet the people who helped us. People have started vacating already, it'll take 4-5 days. I will leave on 15th December: BKU leader Rakesh Tikait at Ghazipur Border pic.twitter.com/FG4Zhz4S9e

— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) December 11, 2021

President Ram Nath Kovind paid floral tributes to former President Pranab Mukherjee on his birth anniversary today, at Raj Bhavan, Uttarakhand.

President Ram Nath Kovind paid floral tributes to former President Pranab Mukherjee on his birth anniversary today, at Raj Bhavan, Uttarakhand.

(Source: President of India Twitter) pic.twitter.com/8PNVJQcSxz

— ANI (@ANI) December 11, 2021

Delhi: Kritika and Tarini, the daughters of CDS General Bipin Rawat and Madhulika Rawat collected the ashes of their parents from Brar Square crematorium, Delhi Cantonment this morning. The immersion of their ashes will be done in Haridwar, Uttarakhand today.

Delhi: Kritika and Tarini, the daughters of #CDSGeneralBipinRawat and Madhulika Rawat collected the ashes of their parents from Brar Square crematorium, Delhi Cantonment this morning.

The immersion of their ashes will be done in Haridwar, Uttarakhand today. pic.twitter.com/ZxiAdZJJfq

— ANI (@ANI) December 11, 2021

India reports 7,992 new cases, 9,265 recoveries and 393 deaths in the last 24 hours. Active caseload currently stands at 93,277 - lowest in 559 days: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

The bodies of five more armed forces personnel, killed in the IAF chopper crash near Coonoor, were identified and they are being transported to their respective home towns, military officials said on Saturday.
Efforts to "positively identify" remaining mortal remains are continuing, they said.

The armed forces personnel whose bodies were identified in the last few hours are Junior Warrant Officer (JWO) Pradeep, Wing Commander PS Chauhan, JWO Rana Pratap Das, Lance Naik B Sai Teja and Lance Naik Vivek Kumar. "The mortal remains of the five personnel were released to close family members this morning," said a senior military official.

Jammu and Kashmir`s Poonch district has administered 96 per cent of its eligible population with the second dose of the vaccine. "We achieved administering 100 per cent first dose of COVID vaccine on September 25 in the district. 96 per cent of people have taken the second dose. Poonch district is at the first position across the Union Territory in terms of vaccination," Dr Rahul Sharma, Nodal Officer for vaccination drive in the district told ANI.

Last night was the coldest in Delhi with the temperature plummeting to 8.3 degrees Celsius. It was the coldest night of this season till now: IMD (India Meteorological Department)

Delhi: Farmers start removing their settlements from the Tikri Border, after the suspension of their year-long protest against the 3 farm laws & other related issues.

Delhi: Farmers start removing their settlements from the Tikri Border, after the suspension of their year-long protest against the 3 farm laws & other related issues pic.twitter.com/4n0qZe1s3D

— ANI (@ANI) December 11, 2021

Delhi: Farmers celebrate the success of their protest against the 3 farm laws & other related issues at Tikri Border after the suspension of their year-long protest.

#WATCH | Delhi: Farmers celebrate the success of their protest against the 3 farm laws & other related issues at Tikri Border after the suspension of their year-long protest. pic.twitter.com/oFvn0cJxdz

— ANI (@ANI) December 11, 2021

Protesting farmers take down their tents at Ghazipur border (Delhi-UP border) as they prepare to return to their homes following the announcement of the suspension of their year-long protest.

Protesting farmers take down their tents at Ghazipur border (Delhi-UP border) as they prepare to return to their homes following the announcement of the suspension of their year-long protest. pic.twitter.com/mSAWOc2WOz

— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) December 11, 2021

Maharashtra: Section 144 CrPC imposed in Mumbai on 11th and 12th December, in wake of #Omicron cases in the state. Rallies/morchas/processions etc of either persons or vehicles prohibited. The state has a total of 17 Omicron cases so far.