With 35,178 fresh COVID-19 infections in the last 24 hours, India’s active caseload on Wednesday now stands at 3,67,415- the lowest in over four months (148 days). As per Health Ministry, as many as 440 COVID-deaths were reported in the country in the last 24 hours, taking the total death […]
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Three women judges among 9 names recommended by Collegium for SC
The Supreme Court Collegium headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Nuthalapati Venkata Ramana has recently recommended nine names, including those of three women judges, to the government for appointment as judges to the top court. One of the three women judges — Justice B V Nagarathna of the Karnataka High Court; Justice Hima […]
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Ministry of Power holds review meeting on issue of Sub-transmission system
The Ministry of Power held a review meeting of the Committee constituted to look into the issue of Sub-transmission system on Tuesday. Taking to Twitter, the ministry of power said that the terms of reference of the committee were to suggest measures for the reduction of losses in the sub-transmission system and for ensuring reliability and efficient performance. […]
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India is self-sufficient to face threat of cross border terrorism, says Pralhad Joshi
Amid the ongoing Afghanistan crisis, Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi on Tuesday said that India is self-sufficient to face the threat of cross border terrorism. Speaking to ANI, Joshi said, “India is quite strong and self-sufficient to contain the situation, also to face the threat of cross border terrorism.” He further said that India follows the policy […]
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Indian Forest Service officer Dr Sonali Ghosh is new Director of Delhi Zoo
Dr Sonali Ghosh, an Indian Forest Service (IFS) officer of the 2000 batch, on Tuesday took charge as the Director of Delhi Zoo. Ramesh Pandey, an IFS officer of the Uttar Pradesh cadre of 1996 batch, has been appointed as the Inspector General- Forest under Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. Dr […]
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‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’ chant Indian officials evacuated from Kabul after landing in Gujarat
Indians evacuated from Kabul in Afghanistan chanted “Bharat Mata Ki Jai” and “Vande Mataram” after landing at Jamnagar in Gujarat on Tuesday. According to sources, an Indian Air Force C-17 aircraft brought 120 Indian officials from Afghanistan’s capital, after the Taliban took control of the presidential palace on Sunday. Earlier today, the Ministry of External Affairs […]
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India achieves highest single day Covid-19 vaccination mark; administers over 88.13 lakh doses in last 24 hours
With over 88.13 lakh COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in the last 24 hours, India has achieved the highest single-day vaccination mark on Monday. “88 lakh India achieves the highest single-day record in #COVID19 vaccine doses. Yesterday will go down in the history of the world’s #LargestVaccineDrive. Congratulations [India],” Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya […]
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IAF aircraft carrying Indian officials lands in Gujarat’s Jamnagar
Indian Air Force C-17 aircraft which was carrying 120 Indian officials from Afganistan has landed in Gujarat’s Jamnagar, sources confirmed on Tuesday. Earlier, the Ministry of External Affairs informed that the Indian Ambassador in Kabul and his Indian staff will move to India immediately, in view of prevailing circumstances in […]
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How Great Nicobar can be an alternative to Hong Kong?
China’s peaceful takeover of Hong Kong on 1 July 1997 was based on a properly signed agreement between the Government of UK and People’s Republic of China and was registered with the United Nations, in which the Chinese guaranteed a 50-year extension of its capitalist system. It, therefore, provided for […]
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India reports 25,166 new Covid-19 cases, lowest in 154 days
India reported 25,166 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, the lowest single-day rise in 154 days, informed the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Tuesday. India’s cumulative tally has reached 3,22,50,679, and the number of active cases has declined to 3,69,846, the lowest in 146 days. The […]
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India introduces ‘e-Emergency X-Misc Visa’ in view of current situation in Afghanistan
Taking cognizance of the current situation in Afghanistan, India has reviewed visa provisions and introduced a new category of electronic visa called “e-Emergency X-Misc Visa” with an aim to fast-track visa applications for entry into India. Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), the nodal ministry to handle visa-related issues, took the decision and made the announcement on Tuesday, two days after the Taliban’s […]
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IAF aircraft carrying 120 Indian officials takes off from Kabul
An Indian Air Force C-17 aircraft has taken off from Kabul with more than 120 Indian officials in it, said sources. Sources also said that the staff was brought inside the secure areas of the airport safely on Monday evening. India is closely monitoring the fast-changing situation in Afghanistan and will be deciding on the evacuation […]
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Ministry of Civil Aviation grants drone use permission to 10 organisations
Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) and Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) have granted conditional exemption from Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Rules, 2021 to 10 organizations in different parts of the country. As per an official release, MoCA granted permission for drone use to the government of Karnataka for the […]
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Goa does not celebrate Independence Day on 15 August like other states; Know everything
This year amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, India will be celebrating its 75th Independence Day on Sunday, 15 August. The day reminds every citizen of the sacrifices that many freedom fighters made to get independence from British rule. It is a national holiday that is observed throughout the nation. The day is […]
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PM Modi fulfils promise, has ice-cream with PV Sindhu
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday fulfilled his promise and had ice cream with two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu when he hosted the Indian athletes at his residence today. Back in July when the PM had a video interaction with many Tokyo-bound Indian athletes, he had spoken about how Sindhu was barred from […]