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The first cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in the country have been confirmed in two infants. The virus is prevalent globally, with heightened vulnerability to infants, older adults, and immunocompromised. Delhi authorities have issued advisories, mandating strict isolation protocols and reporting of cases. Hospitals are instructed to document and report cases for accurate monitoring.

Governor Ravi on Monday walked out of the Assembly without delivering his customary address to the House. His complaint was that the national anthem was not played after the Tamil Thai Vazhthu

CM Stalin said it was tradition for the Governor to deliver his customary address to the Assembly, but it has “become the habit of the Governor” to violate this practice

ISRO was scheduled to carry out the docking experiment of the two small satellites, SDX01 (Chaser) and SDX02 (Target) on January 7

Though the Governor left the Assembly hall a few minutes after he commenced his customary speech in the first session of this year, Speaker M. Appavu read out the Tamil version of the Governor’s speech prepared by the State government

The court also directed the media not to give incorrect news on the issue of the waste disposal.

Namo Bharat trains began operating a new 13-km section in Delhi from Sahibabad to New Ashok Nagar, highlighting advancements in the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut corridor. Trains offer facilities like charging points, CCTV, and reserved seating, while stations provide enhanced security and accessibility features. The new line reduces travel time, promising faster journeys every 15 minutes.

India condemns Pakistani airstrikes on innocent Afghan civilians, denouncing Islamabad’s habit of blaming neighbours for internal failures

The Anmol Bishnoi gang orchestrated the assassination of NCP leader Baba Siddiqui to assert dominance and instill fear. A chargesheet details the roles of the 26 arrested suspects and three absconding figures. Siddiqui was killed on October 12, 2024. The case, now in the Special MCOCA Court, highlights the need to dismantle organized crime networks in Mumbai.

BJP spokesperson CR Kesavan accuses Arvind Kejriwal of misusing Rs 33.66 crore of public funds to renovate his official residence during the pandemic, as per a CAG report. The scandal, which includes extravagant expenses, is expected to impact the upcoming Delhi assembly elections.

The experiment plans to grow eight cowpea seeds in a closed-box environment with active thermal control.

PM Modi launching a number of infrastructure projects in the past few days, he said India maintained a fast pace in connectivity in the new year.

Justice P. Velmurugan took up the criminal revision petitions pending since 2013 and expedited the hearing by refusing long adjournments

Court seeks detailed report from police as a precondition to consider bail application

Hyderabad-based doctors are asking residents not to panic over HMPV, but to stay vigilant and consult a doctor if necessary

Nitish Kumar Chief Minister of the state recalled that it was Atal Bihari Vajpayee's wish that "I become the CM" when the NDA first won assembly polls in Bihar in 2005.

India’s MEA condemns Pakistan's airstrikes on Afghanistan that killed 46 people, including women and children, in Paktika province. The MEA urges Pakistan to stop blaming neighbors for its internal problems and expresses concern over the loss of innocent lives and escalating border tensions.

A Bangladeshi court has issued a second arrest warrant for former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, currently exiled in India, for her alleged role in enforced disappearances. The interim government is prioritising her extradition and trial, accusing her of crimes against humanity during her 15-year rule.

Though the Governor left the Assembly hall a few minutes after he commenced his customary speech in the first session of this year, Speaker M. Appavu read out the Tamil version of the Governor’s speech prepared by the State government