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Delhi Govt Soon to Launch Third Plasma Bank at GTB Hospital
Binay Bhushan, the nodal officer of GTB Hospital, said the largest medical facility in East Delhi has got the equipment, know-how and staff to start a plasma bank.
Human Clinical Trials for Covid-19 Vaccine Initiated in India, Says ICMR
Since India is one of the largest vaccine producers in the world, it is the country's "moral responsibility" to fast-track vaccine development process to break the chain of coronavirus transmission, ICMR Director General Dr Balram Bhargava said referring...
India-EU Still 'Far Apart' on Trade Deal as 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' Seen as 'Protectionist', Say EU Official Sources
Ahead of the 15th India-EU summit on Wednesday, EU official sources said they believe India is showing a trend of moving towards the protectionist side and they were doubtful of how the "self-reliant India" (Atmanirbhar Bharat) move will play out in a tra...
Locust Control Steps Taken in Nearly 3 Lakh Hectare Across 9 States so Far: Centre
The swarms of locusts are largely prevalent in northern states, while the UN body Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has warned India to be alert this month.
Biocon's Itolizumab Reducing Covid-19 Mortality in Cuba Gets Approval in India: Kiran Mazumdar Shaw
The medicine has been in the news for reducing the mortality rate in Cuba. The full course will cost Rs 35,000. It is a drug that is used in India for treating psoriasis and has been repurposed for Covid-19.
SC to Hear on July 24 Pleas against Blacklisting of Foreigners for Alleged Tablighi Activities
Solicitor General Tushar Mehta requested a bench headed by Justice A M Khanwilkar that the matter be adjourned for a week as pending cases against the concerned members of Tablighi Jamaat are likely to be disposed of in due course.
Delhi Man Stabbed to Death by Juveniles for Objecting to Bike Stunts; 3 Persons Arrested
The deceased has been identified as Manish, a resident of Raghubir Nagar. He worked as a private car driver, they said.
Plan to Convert Stadiums into Makeshift Covid-19 Centres Put on Hold for Now: Delhi Authorities
Seeing the current situation, there is no need to convert stadiums into COVID-19 care facilities, an official in the East Delhi district administration said.
Held for Helping Vikas Dubey in Kanpur Ambush, Sub-inspector Moves SC for Protection of Life
Sharma said that he apprehends danger to his life in police custody. He had earlier asked for court-monitored SIT probe in the case.
'Army is First Priority at the Moment': Ace Shooter Jitu Rai in Manipur After New Promotion to Subedar Major
Jitu Rai is proud of the fact that he is serving the Indian Army as he is posted in Manipur at the moment as a Subedar Major..
SC Recalls Its Order Allowing Sales of BS4 Vehicles for 10 Days Post Covid-19 Lockdown
On June 15, the apex court had made it clear that no sale and registration of BS 4 vehicles would be permitted in the country and pulled up the automobile dealers association.
Traders' Body Protests after Chinese Firm Bids for 44 Vande Bharat Trains
CRRC Pioneer Electric (India) Private Limited, one of the six bidders for the project, is a joint venture of the state owned Chinese firm CRRC Corporation Ltd with a Gurugram-based company according to its website.
Franklin Templeton MF Receives Rs 1,252 Crore Payment From Vodafone Idea
Franklin Templeton MF side-pocketed its exposure in the telecom player and from January 24, various securities issued by Vodafone Idea in the schemes were segregated from the total portfolio.
Delhi Riots: Suspended AAP Councillor Tahir Hussain's 2 Employees Key Witnesses Against Him
Girish Pal and Rahul Kasana said in their statements to the police that on February 24 they were present in the office of Hussain in Khajuri Khas area.
Tomato Prices Rise to Rs 60-70 Per Kg in Most Cities; Paswan Says Due to Lean Period
According to the ministry's latest data, retail tomato prices have increased to Rs 60 per kg in metro cities except Chennai on Thursday from around Rs 20 per kg a month ago. In some places, the kitchen staple was being sold at Rs 70-80 per kg.
Habits Like Spitting in Open Need to be Junked, Says PM Modi
The prime minister was apparently referring to the famous Benarasi pan and people's habit of spitting it out in public places.