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India's Considerable Vaccine Productivity Will Serve Needs of All: PM Modi to South Africa President
Modi and Ramaphosa, during a telephonic conversation, discussed the continuing challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, and in this context the vaccination campaigns being undertaken in their respective countries, a PMO statement said.
Change of Guard Ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan to Resume from Saturday
"On every Saturday, a maximum 100 people will be allowed to witness the ceremony with prior booking," said the statement issued by the Rashtrapati Bhavan. Booking can be made online by visiting website https://presidentofindia.nic.in or https://rashtrapat...
Understanding the Importance of ‘Ram Temple’ Through Expanse of Ramayana
Rajatarangani, a historical chronicle of the north-western Indian subcontinent kings of Kashmir, written in Sanskrit by Kashmiri historian Kalhana in the 12th century, mentions the tradition of Ramayana recitation existed in Kashmir even prior to the seco...
PM-CARES Fund to Foot Over 80 Per Cent Cost of First Phase of Covid-19 Vaccination Drive
Expenditure Secretary TV Somanathan said the cost of vaccination of frontline and healthcare workers in the current fiscal is being borne fully by the Centre and the money is coming from PM CARES fund and Health Ministry.
Tourist Arrivals in Jammu & Kashmir Declined Since Revocation of Special Status: Govt Tells Parliament
Tourism Minister Prahlad Patel said 84,326 tourists visited Kashmir since August 5, 2019 while 87,94,837 visited Jammu and 1,00931 tourists visited Ladakh.
Govt Opens Its Purse Strings in a ‘Reset India’ Budget to Create ‘Wealth and Wellness’
The finance minister came out with a host of demand-side measures that were fuelled by borrowing, a larger-than-expected fiscal deficit, as well as privatisation of government assets.
No Illegal Detention of Farmers, Investigation Carried Out in Transparent & Fair Manner: Delhi Police
Delhi Police PRO Eish Singhal said 44 FIRs have been registered and 122 people arrested till now.
Amit Shah Terms Union Budget 2021 All-inclusive, a Guide to Self-reliant India
Shah lauded the budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and said the 'all-inclusive budget' was prepared under the guidance of the Prime Minister amidst the coronavirus pandemic.
Bank Fraud Case: Delhi HC Upholds Order Allowing Deepak Puri to Travel Abroad for Medical Treatment
Justice Rajnish Bhatnagar dismissed the CBI's plea challenging the trial court order dated December 23, 2020, saying there is no infirmity in it.
Govt Awaits Recommendations to Fill Slots in Supreme Court, High Courts
With a sanctioned strength of 34, the apex court is functioning with 30 judges at present.
Farmer Agitations Cause Rs 600 Cr Loss in Toll Collections; Debt Reserves almost Wiped OutRs 9,300 Cr Debt at Risk: Report
A total of 52 toll plazas, including both public-funded and BOT (built, operate and transfer), on national highways (NH) in Punjab, Haryana and Delhi-NCR have been directly or indirectly affected due to farmers protests.
Self-reliance Entails Strong Domestic Base, Shouldn't Be Seen as Protectionism: Nandan Nilekani
Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani, who architected the Aadhaar programme, also said there is a growing awareness around data privacy and its various nuances.
CBI Court Declares Fugitive Arms Dealer Sanjay Bhandari a Proclaimed Offender
The special judge of the CBI court has also asked Bhandari to appear before it on February 15.
Man Who Snatched Wireless Set from Constable During Farmers' Tractor Parade at Nangloi Held: Police
According to the police, the accused was previously involved in three cases lodged in the national capital in 2019.
Free Lunch For 1 Kg of Plastic Waste: SDMC Opens 23 More 'Garbage Cafes'
Under the novel step, anybody depositing one kg of plastic wastes with 'garbage cafes' would get a coupon for a free breakfast, lunch or dinner in restaurants partnering with the south Delhi's civic body n this unique venture.
Special Cell to Investigate 'Conspiracy, Criminal Designs' Behind Violence on R-Day, UAPA Slapped on Rioters: Delhi Police
Thousands of protesting farmers had clashed with the police during the tractor rally called by farmer unions to highlight their demand for repeal of the Centre's three farm laws.