Over 11 lakh samples were tested for COVID-19 across the country in the last 24 hours, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) informed on Wednesday. The total samples tested for COVID-19 in the country so far stand at 63,47,74,225. “As many as 11,57,697 samples were tested yesterday,” said ICMR. Meanwhile, the […]
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Covaxin 50 pc effective against symptomatic Covid: Lancet study
Two doses of COVID-19 vaccine Covaxin (BBV152) are 50 percent effective against symptomatic COVID-19 disease, according to the first real-world assessment of the COVID-19 vaccine published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases journal. The study assessed 2,714 hospital workers at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Delhi, from […]
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Covaxin true success story of public-private partnership, says Bharat Biotech Chairman
The development of the country’s indigenous COVID-19 vaccine Covaxin is a true success story for public-private partnerships in India, which is based on mutual respect, trust and transparency, said Dr Krishna Ella, Chairman and Managing Director, Bharat Biotech. Speaking at the launch of “Going Viral, Making of Covaxin: The Inside Story” book, Dr Ella […]
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Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announces introduction of ‘Bharat Gaurav Trains’
Union Minister of Railways, Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday announced the introduction of theme-based tourist circuit trains Bharat Gaurav Trains. Speaking to the media in a press conference, he said that these trains will help realise the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to showcase India’s rich cultural heritage and magnificent historical places to the people of […]
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BALCO dispatches its first fly-ash rake for manufacturing ‘green’ cement
The Bharat Aluminium Company (BALCO), India’s iconic aluminium producer, has recently dispatched its first rake of fly-ash to a prominent cement manufacturer, to aid in the production of low-carbon cement, said an official statement issued by the company on Tuesday. According to the statement, this achievement by BALCO aims at ensuring 100 […]
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UPA govt’s approach towards terrorism was weak, loose: Pralhad Joshi
Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Coal and Mines, Pralhad Joshi on Tuesday said that approach towards terrorism during Manmohan Singh led-UPA government was “very weak and loose”. Joshi said that this during a brief interaction with ANI on the issue of Congress MP and former minister Manish Tiwari’s book. Joshi said, “Manish […]
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IT conducts raids on two companies, search underway across 40 locations
The Income Tax department on Tuesday launched a search operation in two well-known companies in Ahmedabad, Astral Pipes and Ratnamani Metals, said a press release from the department. The Sindhu Bhavan office of Astral Pipes has been raided. Police staff have also been deployed around the company. More than 150 Incometax officials have joined the probe. […]
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MHA issues draft guidelines for police buildings under rights of PwDs
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Monday issued draft guidelines for MHA specific built infrastructure and Associated Services for Police Stations, Prisons and Disaster Mitigation Centers to ensure disabled people can access the buildings and their services at ease. The notice reads that MHA is in the process of finalizing the Accessibility Standards […]
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Agriculture Ministry to finalize dates to discuss three farm laws in forthcoming session of Parliament
Union Coal and Mines Minister Pralhad Joshi on Tuesday said that the Agriculture Ministry is deliberating on dates to discuss the three farm laws in the forthcoming winter session of Parliament. During a press conference here today, Joshi while responding to a question on when will the three farm laws be […]
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PM Modi speaks to Karnataka CM, takes stock of flood situation arisen due to heavy rains
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday spoke to Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai and took stock of the flood situation arisen due to heavy rains in the state. The Chief Minister updated the Prime Minister with the relief and rescue measures being taken by the State Government. “Prime Minister Narendra […]
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NGT directs NMCG to monitor progress of implementation of action plan of Namami Gange project
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) and the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) to monitor the progress of implementation of the action plan in accordance with Namami Gange project. Tribunal direction came on Monday while hearing an application against the pollution of rivers Varuna and Assi in […]
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Air Force chief, Navy chief designate receive Param Vishisht Seva Medal
Indian Air Force chief Air Chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari and Navy chief designate Vice Admiral R Hari Kumar were awarded Param Vishisht Seva Medal from President Ram Nath Kovind in an investiture ceremony on Tuesday. Ace fighter pilot Air Chief Marshal Chaudhari took charge as the Chief of Air […]
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Galwan valley clash hero Colonel Santosh Babu accorded Mahavir Chakra posthumously
Galwan valley clash hero Colonel Santosh Babu was awarded the second-highest wartime gallantry medal – the Mahavir Chakra (posthumously) by President Ram Nath Kovind in an investiture ceremony on Tuesday. Late Colonel’s mother and wife received the award from the President. Santosh Babu was awarded the gallantry medal for resisting […]
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PM Modi to lay foundation stone of Noida International Airport on Nov 25
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone of the Noida International Airport (NIA) in Jewar, Gautam Buddha Nagar, Uttar Pradesh on November 25 at 1 pm. According to Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), Uttar Pradesh will become the only state in India to have five international airports. The development […]
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India records lowest Covid-19 cases in 543 days with 7,579 new infections in last 24 hrs
With 7,579 new COVID-19 cases reported in the last 24 hours, India recorded the lowest COVID-19 cases in the last 543 days, the Union Health Ministry informed on Tuesday. India also witnessed 236 COVID-related deaths in the last 24 hours. Out of the fresh COVID-19 cases and deaths in the last 24 hours across the country, Kerala reported 3,698 cases […]