Poulomi Ghosh

Poulomi Ghosh is a journalist with Hindustan Times, New Delhi.

Articles by Poulomi Ghosh

Sushant Singh Rajput death case: ‘We didn’t leak information,’ CBI, NCB, ED tell Bombay high court

“We know our responsibilities and there is no question of leaking information by any of the agencies,” Additional Solicitor General Anil Singh informed the Bombay High Court .

The investigating agencies said they didn’t leak any information about the ongoing probe to media. (Photo: PTI)
Updated on Oct 24, 2020 08:17 AM IST
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Priyanka Chaturvedi, Amruta Fadnavis lock horns on Twitter over Mumbai Police’s Axis Bank accounts

As Amruta Fadnavis called Priyanka Chaturvedi a ‘turncoat’, the latter cited Eknath Khadse’s example.

Devendra Fadnavis’s wife banker Amruta Fadnavis (left) and Shiv Sena leader Priyanka Chaturvedi(HT/PTI photo)
Updated on Oct 23, 2020 08:15 PM IST
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Serum Institute’s new firm, Bharat Biotech’s stage 3 trial: Covid-19 vaccine latest updates

Bharat Biotech’s vaccine has shown positive results which is why the company cut the size of the second phase trial short and is now moving to the third and final phase

A research scientist works inside a laboratory of India's Serum Institute, the world's largest maker of vaccines, which is working on vaccines against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Pune.(REUTERS)
Updated on Oct 23, 2020 03:09 PM IST
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Modi ji, don’t lie to Biharis, says Rahul Gandhi, blames PM Modi for migrant crisis

“The question is when Bihar’s jawans got martyred, what was the Prime Minister doing?” Rahul Gandhi said.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi addressed an election rally on Friday in Nawada’s Hisua, Bihar. (Photo: ANI)
Updated on Oct 23, 2020 02:10 PM IST
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Praise for Nitish Kumar, Central govt schemes: What dominated PM Modi’s election speeches in Bihar

Each and every citizen of Bihar is aware of every bit of that Mahagathbandhan which allowed naxal movement in the past, PM Modi said in Gaya.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar at Sasaram in Bihar on Friday. (Photo by Parwaz Khan / Hindustan Times)
Updated on Oct 23, 2020 01:34 PM IST
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Opposition insulting Bihar martyrs by promising Article 370 will be brought back, says PM Modi

“These people say they will bring it back if they come to power. And after saying this, they dare to ask for votes from Bihar,” PM Modi said in Bihar on Friday.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi at an election gathering in Sasaram. (Photo by Parwaz Khan / Hindustan Times)
Updated on Oct 23, 2020 01:09 PM IST
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‘Give me vote, I will give you vaccine’: Sanjay Raut mocks BJP’s vaccine promise to Bihar

The election promise shows BJP’s discriminatory nature, the Shiv Sena MP said.

Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut criticised BJP’s vaccine promise to Bihar as the state is gearing up for a three-phase poll.(PTI)
Updated on Oct 23, 2020 10:50 AM IST
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India’s active Covid-19 cases drop below 7 lakh, total tally mounts to 7.76 million

Maharashtra, Kerala and Karnataka are reporting maximum cases and recoveries. West Bengal has replaced Kerala in reporting maximum number of deaths, followed by Maharashtra and Karnataka.

Patients collect breakfast at CWG village COVID-19 Care Centre, near Akshardham in New Delhi.(PTI)
Updated on Oct 23, 2020 12:15 PM IST
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Pramod Mittal declared ‘most bankrupt’ in Britain. His brother Lakshmi Mittal is one of world’s richest persons

In 2013, Pramod Mittal came to news from spending 50 million pounds, equivalent of ₹505 crore, for his daughter Srishti’s wedding with a Dutch-born investment banker, Gulraj Behl.

In 2013, Pramod Mittal spent 50 million pounds, equivalent of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>505 crore, for his daughter’s wedding. (File Photo/Reuters)
Updated on Oct 23, 2020 09:38 AM IST
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PM Modi to address 3 rallies in Bihar today; Mahagathbandhan’s show of strength with Rahul Gandhi in Nawada, Bhagalpur

Tejashwi Yadav, the chief ministerial face of the Mahagathbandhan, will join Rahul Gandhi at Hisua. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar will join PM Modi at the rallies in Dehri and Bhagalpur.

An election campaign rally in Kaimur district ahead of Bihar Assembly Elections 2020.(PTI)
Updated on Oct 23, 2020 08:54 AM IST
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Military will be distributing vaccine, says Donald Trump, announcement in weeks

“We can’t keep this country close. This is a massive economy. People are going into depression. The cure can’t be worse than the problem,” Trump said.

US President Donald Trump speaks during the final 2020 US presidential campaign debate in the Curb Event Center at Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee.(REUTERS)
Updated on Oct 23, 2020 07:51 AM IST
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350 large freezers, football ground-size land: Inside Pfizer’s vaccine delivery system

Reusable temperature-controlled containers have been designed by the company. Each of this boxes can hold 1,000 to 5,000 vaccine doses. The temperature will be minus 70 degrees Celsius.

A man walks past a sign outside Pfizer Headquarters in the Manhattan borough of New York City.(REUTERS)
Updated on Oct 22, 2020 03:56 PM IST
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Centre relaxes visa restrictions, allows foreign students, businessmen, but not tourists

Except electronic, tourist and medical visas, all other existing visas will be restored immediately.

Foreign nationals will have to abide by Covid-19 and quarantine guidelines of the respective state they are intending to visit.(PTI)
Updated on Oct 22, 2020 02:02 PM IST
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‘Raises questions over your neutrality’: India writes to Twitter on wrong geotag for Ladakh

Responding to the letter, Twitter spokesperson said Twitter remains committed to working with the government of India.

A paramilitary soldier stands guard on the Srinagar- Ladakh Highway. (HT Photo)
Updated on Oct 22, 2020 09:49 PM IST
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Free Covid-19 vaccine, MSP on pulses: List of BJP’s 11 promises to voters

We fulfil what we promise, Nirmala Sitharaman said releasing BJP’s election manifesto on Thursday.

A day before Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits the state to address election rallies, the party released its election manifesto for Bihar Assembly Election 2020
Updated on Oct 22, 2020 12:24 PM IST
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There must be big reason behind his decision: Sanjay Raut on Eknath Khadse quitting BJP

The veteran leader who was with the BJP since 1987 clarified that Devendra Fadnavis was responsible for “destroying his life”.

Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut sympahises with Eknath Khadse who severed his decades-long ties with the BJP.(PTI)
Updated on Oct 22, 2020 11:07 AM IST
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For 3rd consecutive day, active Covid-19 cases in India remain below 7.5 lakh

On Thursday, the active Covid-19 cases stood at 7,15,812. On Wednesday and Tuesday, the numbers were 7,40,090 and 7,48,538 — all below the 7.5 lakh-mark.

A health worker collects swab sample from a resident for Covid-19 test in Chennai.(PTI)
Updated on Oct 22, 2020 10:17 AM IST
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Lufthansa to operate 10 weekly flights in India, Air India will operate 7 in Germany

Owing to the disparity in numbers, India, Germany air bubble — an agreement between two countries to allow their airlines to operate both-way travels — stood suspended.

Union minister Hardeep Singh Puri had earlier said foreign carriers won’t be allowed if they come in the way of the Indian carriers.(PTI)
Updated on Oct 22, 2020 09:11 AM IST
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Is senior citizen concession withdrawn? Has train fare gone up? All you need to know

As regular passenger services remain suspended, regular fares and concessions stand partially suspended. But there has been no hike in fares, the railways has said.

Railway staff members distribute PPE kits to passengers before they board Tejas Express train.(PTI)
Updated on Oct 22, 2020 12:21 PM IST
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AstraZeneca trial volunteer dies in Brazil. What it means for Covid-19 vaccine development

For confidentiality, vaccine-makers don’t reveal clinical trial details but reports have suggested that the person died before getting candidate vaccine dose.

Ahead of the US administration allowing the resumption of Astrazeneca’s trial in the country, the death of a volunteer — though possibly unrelated — comes as a shocker.(REUTERS)
Updated on Oct 22, 2020 11:23 AM IST
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Union Cabinet approves bonus for central government employees, 30 lakh to benefit

The announcement brings cheer among government employees as uncertainty loomed large over bonus announcement this year, owing to Covid-19 pandemic.

Union minister Prakash Javadekar announces Cabinet decisions on Wednesday.(PTI)
Updated on Oct 21, 2020 03:56 PM IST
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Railway union threatens 2-hour strike on October 22, authorities warn of service break

According to the union, the protest is not even for the bonus of this year. The bonus of 2019-20 is due and it is “unfair” to deny last year’s bonus, citing this year’s pandemic, the union has said.

The all-India union of the railway staff has called for a two-hour strike on October 22 if their bonus is not announced by October 21.(PTI)
Updated on Oct 21, 2020 02:33 PM IST
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Why NCW chief Rekha Sharma came under Twitter fire

Following the Twitter outrage, Rekha Sharma has now protected her Twitter account. Her old tweets are not accessible anymore.

National Commission for Women (NCW) Chairperson Rekha Sharma addresses the media in Mumbai.(PTI)
Updated on Oct 21, 2020 12:36 PM IST
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Chinese vaccine at $60, US to resume Oxford trial, health card in India: Covid-19 vaccine latest updates

Shaoxing residents that choose to be inoculated will need to give reasons for wanting the vaccine on their applications and will be charged 400 yuan ($60) for two doses.

US is likely to resume the trial of Oxford-Astrazeneca vaccine in the country after it was paused in September.(REUTERS)
Updated on Oct 21, 2020 01:07 PM IST
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With 54,044 new cases, India’s Covid-19 tally crosses 7.6 million-mark

There was no shortage of medical oxygen in last 10 months and won’t be any in future also, health secretary Rajesh Bhushan has said.

Employees of a government school queue up to register their names for COVID-19 test, on the outskirts of Jammu.(PTI)
Updated on Oct 21, 2020 10:12 AM IST
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Digital health card won’t be mandatory for Covid-19 vaccine, clarifies health ministry

Other digital documents will be used for vaccine delivery, the health ministry has asserted, refuting claims that digital health card will become a must for getting access to the vaccine.

Digital card will be used for vaccine delivery, but it won’t be mandatory, assured the health ministry.(PTI)
Updated on Oct 21, 2020 12:49 PM IST
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All terrorists have grown up in Madrasas: Madhya Pradesh minister’s shocker

State culture minister Usha Thakur said madrasas nurture terrorists and fundamentalists.

Religion-based education is increasing fanaticism and spreading hatred, the minister said. (Facebook/Usha Thakur)
Updated on Oct 21, 2020 10:15 AM IST
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What is ‘human challenge’ that UK cleared to speed up Covid-19 vaccine trial?

Human challenge studies were conducted for cholera, typhoid, malaria, influenza, tuberculosis, dengue etc., in the past

Human challenge trial will help researchers find which vaccine is the most promising one as there are several vaccines under trial now.(AP)
Updated on Oct 21, 2020 08:27 AM IST
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Women allowed in Mumbai locals, Patna-Mumbai trains from today: All you need to know

Owing to a technical snag, the Kalka-Shimla train service could not begin on Tuesday. Now it is scheduled to begin from Wednesday.

Women passengers will not be checked for identity cards while others travelling in Mumbai local trains will require QR code as usual.(PTI)
Updated on Oct 21, 2020 09:16 AM IST
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‘Covid-19 deaths in India could have exceeded 25 lakh’: What expert panel says about lockdown, festivals

The government-appointed panel which studied the mathematical progression of Covid-19 numbers in the country said only 30 per cent of the population has developed immunity so far.

The government-appointed panel has said Covid-19 in India is likely to be over by February 2021.(PTI)
Updated on Oct 18, 2020 08:33 PM IST
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