Omicron will soon replace Delta as dominant global variant: Experts

Experts in Singapore, where 170 new Omicron cases were reported on Wednesday, have warned that the new and supposedly more contagious variant is likely to replace Delta over the coming weeks to months. While Delta is still the most common variant in all continents except Africa, Omicron is spreading very quickly, said Dr Sebastian Maurer-Stroh, executive director of the state-owned Agency for Science, Technology and Research's Bioinformatics Institute.

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I, Manmohan were opposed to 'vindictive' politics against then-CM Modi, says Sharad Pawar

NCP president Sharad Pawar on Wednesday said he and then-Prime Minister Manmohan Singh were of the opinion that no "vindictive" politics should be played against Narendra Modi when he was Gujarat Chief Minister.

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Delhi Police restructure crime branch into 7 verticals for more effective handling of case

Delhi Police Commissioner Rakesh Asthana Wednesday issued an order re-structuring the crime branch unit into seven verticals to ensure that focused attention is given to the crimes that can create "sensation" across the country. Citing that Delhi Police needs to be better equipped to prevent, detect, control and prosecute such crimes and criminals in the city, Asthana in his order stated that certain specialised crimes which are classified as street crime, property offences, robbery, snatching, dacoity, cyber-crime, narcotics, extortion and human trafficking require a closer watch and surveillance over the criminals involved.

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Manipur imposes night curfew in wake of rising Omicron cases; medical emergencies exempted

In view of the rising Omicron cases in the country, the Manipur government on Wednesday imposed night curfew from 9 pm to 4 am. The restriction comes just days ahead of New Year celebrations.

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Omicron scare: Don't panic, but be vigilant, says AIIMS Director Dr Randeep Guleria

In view of the rising Omicron cases across the country, the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Delhi Director Dr Randeep Guleria on Wednesday advised people "not to panic, but to be vigilant" while extending New Year greetings. 

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J&K: 6 JeM terrorists killed during separate encounters in Kulgam, Anantnag

As many as six terrorists affiliated with proscribed terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) were killed in two separate encounters in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag and Kulgam districts, the police said on Thursday.

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Mumbai: SBI employee shot dead by 2 unidentified persons at Dahisar branch

A State Bank of India (SBI) contractual employee died after being shot by two unidentified persons at the bank's Dahisar branch in Mumbai, informed Pravind Padwal, Additional CP, North Region on Wednesday.

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