India
Covid-19: Delhi Could Be Heading Towards Attaining 'Herd Immunity', Indicates Latest Sero-survey
For the survey, which ended a few days ago, samples of over 25,000 people from various districts across the city were collected, the sources said. Delhi's population is over two crore, spread across 11 districts.
'Misapprehensions' in Initial Stages of Reforms, but Govt Devoted to Farmers: Prez in R-Day Address
President Ram Nath Kovind on Monday paid tributes to farmers saying every Indian is grateful to them for ensuring food security in our vast and populous country, and gave the assurance that the government is devoted to farmers' welfare.
Republic Day 2021: Defence Minister Launches Revamped Website About Gallantry Award Recipients
India cannot imagine of becoming a USD 5 trillion economy by 2025 without the contribution of its soldiers in maintaining the security and sovereignty of the country, he said, adding this website is a heartfelt tribute to the soldiers.
Voter ID Cards Goes Digital Ahead of 5 State Elections: Here's All You Need to Know
The e-voter card, available in the PDF format which cannot be edited, can be self printed and laminated by the voter when required.
Akhilesh Yadav Alleges BJP Govt 'Issued Directions' to Refuse Diesel for Farmers' R-Day Tractor Rally in UP
He said instead of hatred and non-confidence, society, state and the country should be strengthened with mutual love and confidence.
News18 Evening Digest: Govt to Take Penal Action Over Spread of False Info About Vaccines, Mamata Slams BJP Over Netaji Event & Other Top Stories
Here are the top stories we are covering this evening: Govt to Take Penal Action Over Spread of False Info About Covid-19 Vaccines; Mamata Says Sloganeering at Netaji Event an 'Insult' to Bengal; This is What RBI Has to Say About Old Rs100 Notes Going Out...
Around 100 Students from Schools, Colleges to Watch Republic Day Parade from PM's Box
Last year, a total of 105 toppers from CBSE and universities across the country got a chance to watch the 71st Republic Day Parade from the PM's box. Due to COVID-19 safety norms, gravity-defying stunts by motorcycle-borne men, a major attraction for the...
Cong Slams Govt Over Rise in Fuel Prices, Demands Rollback of Central Excise Duty Hike
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi attacked the Centre over the rise in fuel prices, saying people are suffering due to inflation while the Modi government is busy in tax collection.
Shopian Encounter: Police Charge Sheet Says Army Captain, 2 Others Attempted to Destroy Evidence
Captain Bhoopendra Singh had also provided wrong information to his superiors and the police about the recovery made during the staged encounter, the charge sheet filed by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) of the Jammu and Kashmir Police before the chi...
Madhya Pradesh’s Recent Rape Cases Have Rattled Women Political Leaders, Experts Alike
While women leaders of the Congress and BJP urged the government for stringent action, an expert said ‘gender sensitivity’ must be taught in schools.
Round 9 of India-China Military Talks Underway to Resolve Ladakh Stand-off
The meeting comes at the peak of winter when sub-zero temperatures have forced both sides to reduce deployment.
Delhi's Minimum Temperature Rises to 8 Degree Celsius
A fresh Western Disturbance (WD) affecting the western Himalayas provided some relief from the chill. The minimum temperature rose to eight degrees Celsius as a result of easterly winds and a cloud cover over the national capital, an IMD official said.
BJP Loves Destruction Over Development, Says Akhilesh Yadav After Meeting Azam Khan's Family in Rampur
Speaking to reporters, the former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister said that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) preferred destruction over development.
Farmers' Tractor Rally to Go Ahead as Planned on Republic Day, Say Union Leaders
Coming out of the meeting, farmer leader Balbir Singh Rajewal said it is for the government to ensure that the rally is peaceful.
Lancet Publishes Data from Bharat Biotech's Phase 1 Trial, Developers Hail Move
The study comes at a time when the Indian government is being forced to draw up an elaborate plan to alleviate rising fears among citizens against taking the vaccine.
CWC Demands JPC Probe into Arnab Goswami's Chats for Violation of National Security, Official Secrets Act
"The CWC demands a time-bound investigation by a Joint Parliamentary Committee to enquire into the breach of national security, violations of Official Secrets Act and the role of the persons involved. Ultimately, those who are guilty of treacherous behavi...