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New Year Eve Set to Be Chilly in North India, Night Temperature to Fall by 3-5 Degrees: IMD
Isolated cold wave conditions are likely over Bihar, Jharkhand, Gangetic West Bengal and Odisha during December 30-31.
We Want to Make India a Superpower, Says Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
In an online address at the convocation of IIM Ranchi, Singh delved into India's rich contribution in the field of scientific research in the classical age of Indian mathematics and astronomy and noted that "Aryabhata confirmed the round shape of the Eart...
Modi Flags off 100th 'Kisan Rail', Says Service Will Help Small and Marginal Farmers
Flagging off the 100th "Kisan Rail" from Sangola in Maharashtra to Shalimar in West Bengal via videoconferencing, Modi said his government's policies are clear and intentions transparent in reforming the agriculture sector.
Payment of 1% GST in Cash Only For Entities Having an Annual Turnover of Rs 6 Crore
The government has notified new indirect tax rules that makes cash payment of 1 per cent of GST tax liability mandatory for businesses whose taxable supply value exceeds Rs 50 lakh in a month.
Murder Accused Forcibly Taken Away From Jail Compound, Delhi Court Seeks Report From Police
Metropolitan Magistrate Raghav Sharma directed the concerned assistant commissioner of police (ACP) to file a report regarding the whereabouts of the accused, Kartik, and the current status of investigation in the case.
Modi Wears 'Pheran' Gifted by J&K Farm Labourer at Ayushman Bharat Launch for UT
Modi had planned to wear this during his visit to the region, but the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic meant that such a trip could not materialise. He took the opportunity of the launch of the scheme through video-conference on Saturday to wear the "specia...
Oxford Covid-19 Vaccine May Become First to Get Indian Regulator DCGI's Nod for Emergency Use
The process of granting emergency use approval for Bharat Biotech's COVID-19 vaccine 'Covaxin' may take time as its phase 3 trials are still underway, while Pfizer is yet to make a presentation. "Going by this, Oxford vaccine 'Covishield' is likely to be...
PM Modi's Address Attempt to 'Divide and Mislead' Farmers, Allege Protesting Union Leaders
Reacting to the prime minister's allegations that political rivals were misusing the protest to push their agenda, farmer leader Abhimanyu Kohar said unions do not allow any political party to use their stage and accused the government of diverting the is...
PM Modi to Launch Ayushman Bharat Scheme to Cover All J&K Residents
The PMO said that the scheme will ensure universal health coverage, and focus on providing financial risk protection and ensuring quality and affordable essential health services to all individuals and communities.
AAP Govt Spent Rs 6 Crore on Diwali Laxmi Puja Event in Delhi: Activist Cites RTI Reply
The activist, Saket Gokhale said that Delhi government spent 6 crores of taxpayer money for the Laxmi Puja event and its live telecast done at a cost of 6 crores public money was for a 30-minute puja.
India's Crude Oil Production Slips 5% in November Due to Drop in Output at Rajasthan Oilfields
India is dependent on imports for 85 per cent of its needs and the government is pushing domestic explorers to raise output to help cut down imports.
AAP Seeks Ramesh Bidhuri's Expulsion from BJP for Allegedly Using Unparliamentary Language Against Farmers
At a press conference, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA and spokesperson Raghav Chadha showed a video in which South Delhi MP Bhiduri is purportedly seen using unparliamentary language to describe farmers and their movement against the Centre's new agri laws.
Delhi Riots: Ishrat Jahan Alleges in Court Beating and Harassment by Jail Inmates
Additional Sessions Judge Amitabh Rawat directed the jail authorities to take immediate steps to ensure Jahan's security and ensure that she was not harassed further for bringing her complaints before the court.
Pensioners Can Submit Life Certificates Till Feb 28, Says Union Minister Jitendra Singh
"This decision has been taken considering all the sensitivities to avoid pandemic risk emanating from gathering of crowds at the pension disbursing banks," said Singh, the Minister of State for Personnel.
India's Death Toll Nearly 1.5 Lakh, Active Covid-19 Cases at 3.05 Lakh
The new recoveries of 29,690 in a span of 24 hours have led to a net decline of 3,407 in the total active cases, it said. The ministry said that ten states and UTs including Maharashtra, Kerala, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Karnataka accou...
Cold Wave Sweeps Delhi, Minimum Temp Dips to 3.4 Degrees C; Winters May Intensify Post Dec 26
The maximum temperature is likely to hover around 22 degree C with mainly clear skies and mist. Another cold spell is expected to hit Delhi-NCR after December 26.