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The government has appointed around 1,800 new doctors and 7,000 nurses in its measures to contain the spread of the virus, Palaniswami said.

Children are vulnerable to the coronavirus infection and so, in view of the containment measures adopted for the event, they did not take part in the celebrations this year.

The Delhi High Court directed that subject to complete availability of public transport and the situation in Delhi remaining stable, a plan be evolved for a gradual opening of physical courts from September 1 onwards.

During his Independence Day address at Jaipur's Sawai Mansingh Stadium,Gehlot said the chief minister said it is imperative for democracy to exist for the survival of the country.

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Talking about giving a push to the country's biodiversity, Modi announced a 10-year project to conserve the Gangetic dolphin, which was declared the national aquatic animal in 2010.

Police and other security personnel were deployed on high rise buildings in many places of the city to keep a hawk-eye vigil on any suspicious movement.

On Friday, ahead of India's 74th Independence Day, President Kovind spoke about 4 tough lessons learnt from 2020 amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. The President saluted India's corona warriors and paid rich tributes to those who laid down their lives at Galwa...

Manoj Sinha said his administration stands by all those who are committed to and strive towards strengthening democracy in Jammu and Kashmir.

Chairman of India Islamic Centre and cleric Maulana Khalid Rasheed Farangi Mahali hoisted the flag on the occasion, and sang the National Anthem at Aishbagh Eidgah.

As cases continue to spiral, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that India is ready to mass produce Covid-19 vaccines when scientists give the go-ahead and a roadmap is ready to get every Indian vaccinated.

A cap of 2,000 pilgrims will be imposed each day, of which 1,900 would be from Jammu and Kashmir and the remaining 100 from outside.

Police identified the body as that of Sujamani Gayen, who was allegedly beaten with sticks and then strangulated todeath by her daughter-in-law and three others over a family fight

The Sarabhai Crater is around 250 to 300 kilometres east of the one where the Apollo 17 and Luna 21 Missions had landed.

The digitisation of artificial insemination service was initiated on an experimental basis during 2019 in 25 village milk producer societies and was monitored and studied for one year, Amul said in a statement.

In its written submission in an application filed seeking extension of custody of the accused, the ED also said suspended IAS officer M Sivasankar was fully aware that Suresh's integrity was dubious and his further questioning was required in connection w...