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India Records 12,408 New Coronavirus Cases, Recovery Rate Improves to 97.16%: Union Health Ministry
The total cases mounted to 1,08,02,591, while the death toll increased to 1,54,823 with 120 daily new fatalities, the data updated at 8 am showed.
India Welcomes Extension of 'New Start' Treaty Between the US and Russia: MEA
The New Start treaty, signed in 2010, limits the number of long-range nuclear warheads that each side can possess.
Migration of MBBS Student from Unrecognized College to Recognized One Impermissible: SC
A bench comprising justices L Nageswara Rao and Indira Banerjee set aside the verdict of the Rajasthan High Court which had directed the Medical Council of India (MCI) to permit migration of a student of MBBS course from an unrecognized medical college to...
Healthcare Workers to be Given Second Dose of Covid-19 Vaccine from February 13, Says Govt
The first phase of the nationwide vaccination drive against Covid-19 had begun on January 16.
India's Sports Budget for 2021-22 Reduced by Rs.230.78 Crore
The Sports Ministry's flagship Khelo India has had its allocation slashed to Rs.657.71 crore from Rs.890.42 crore allocated in 2020-21 -- a difference of Rs. 232.71 crore.
Indian Bank Declares Five NPA Accounts Worth Rs 148 Cr as Fraud
The bank said it has fully provided for these non-performing assets.
Hiking FDI Cap in Insurance Sector Will Open Up Large Source of Fresh Funding for Industry: Piyush Goyal
In her Budget speech, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposed to amend the Insurance Act, 1938 to increase the permissible FDI limit from 49 per cent to 74 per cent in insurance companies and allow foreign ownership and control with safeguards.
Union Budget: Law Ministry Gets Rs 1,005 Crore Allocation for Purchases of EVMs by EC
The funds will be used for procurement of ballot units, control units and VVPATS and ancillary expenditure on EVMs and destruction of obsolete voting machines.
Budget 2021: Centre's Rs 35,000-Crore Shot in the Arm for Covid-19 Vaccine
Underscoring the significant importance of health and well being for the growth and development of the country, the budget allocation for the same has been increased to Rs 2,23,846 crore in budget estimate 2021-22 as against this year's budget estimate of...
All Eyes on Her: A Look at Nirmala Sitharaman's Career as She Unveils a Unique Post-pandemic Budget
India’s first full-time female Finance Minister will be coming up with the annual economic document for the third time in three years.
Pandemic Knocked on India's Door a Year Ago, Today. Here's a Look Back at the Tumultuous Journey
Since the country saw it's first coronavirus case, India has seen 1.7 crore cases of Covid-19, and 1.5 lakh people have lost their lives, as well.
Indian Railways to Resume e-Catering Services From Feb 1: Here's How to Book A Meal
The e-catering services were suspended on March 22, 2020.
EAM Jaishankar Holds Telephonic Talks with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken
Jaishankar and Blinken expressed commitment to consolidate and expand the India-US strategic partnership and reiterated commitment to peace and security in the Indo-Pacific region.
PM Modi to Chair All-party Meeting Tomorrow, to Put Forth Govt's Legislative Agenda for Budget Session
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair the all-party to put forth the government's legislative agenda for the Budget Session of Parliament.
Schools for Class 9, 11 Students, Colleges in Delhi to Reopen from Feb 5; Attendance Not Compulsory
Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said students will attend classes only with the consent of parents, physical attendance will not be compulsory and all schools and colleges will be expected to follow the COVID-19 guidelines.
NGT Junks Punjab Govt Plea to Recover Penalty from Defaulting Farmers for Burning Crop Residue
The plea sought to recover the amount of environmental compensation from the payment of sale proceeds of food grains of the defaulting farmers who have burnt paddy residue.
