Hyderabad-based pharma company Bharat Biotech has sought permission from the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) to conduct trials of Covaxin as COVID-19 vaccine booster dose in the 2-18 age group, sources said. The company has applied for permission a week ago. It has already conducted trials in the age […]
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Centre gives nod for diversion of forest land for rapid development in Naxal-affected states
For rapid development in the Left Wing Extremism (LWE) or Naxal-affected states, the Central government gave approval for the diversion of forest land for infrastructure-related projects in 14 categories in 2020-2021. The approval was granted by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change mentioning the Ministry of Home Affairs’ […]
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Moscow bans entry of Japanese Prime Minister, Foreign Minister into Russia
Moscow has prohibited the entry of Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi to Russia due to an unprecedented anti-Russian campaign launched by Tokyo, the Russian foreign ministry said on Wednesday. “Tokyo is taking practical steps aimed at dismantling good neighborly ties, damaging the Russian economy and the international authority of […]
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Chhattisgarh: DRG jawan killed in encounter with Naxals
A jawan of the District Reserve Guard (DRG) has been killed in an encounter with Naxals in the jungle near Mungari village of Chhattisgarh’s Narayanpur on Wednesday. Narayanpur Superintendent of Police (SP) Sadanand Kumar, in a statement, said, “A jawan of the DRG lost his life in an encounter with Naxals in […]
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Former Karnataka CM alleges police exposed itself in PSI scam
Former chief minister of Karnataka HD Kumaraswamy, on Wednesday, said that the Police Sub-Inspector (PSI) examination scam, which has caught the attention of the entire country, has been exposed by the police department itself. Speaking to the media persons at Channapatna, he said, “Information has been leaked from the police […]
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Foreign national held with Heroin worth Rs 11.53 crore
The Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) has arrested a Tanzanian national from the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad on Tuesday and seized 1389.100 gramme of Heroin worth Rs 11.53 crore from his possession. According to the officials, the person arrested under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985 […]
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Maharashtra MNS chief says will continue playing Hanuman Chalisa outside mosques until all illegal loudspeakers removed
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray on Wednesday said that playing Hanuman Chalisa outside mosques will continue till the time the government acts and address the issue in accordance with the Supreme Court guidelines on loudspeakers. “As far as I know, there are over 1,140 mosques in Mumbai. Out […]
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Kavitha slams ‘political’ visit of Rahul Gandhi to Telangana
After Osmania University declined permission to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to conduct a physical interaction with the students, Telangana Rashtra Samithi MLC K Kavitha on Wednesday slammed the former Congress chief, saying that he is only coming to the state for politics. Addressing a press conference here, Kavitha said, “Congress […]
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NMC, DCI issues public notice advising aspirants to avoid travelling to Pakistan
The National Medical Commission and the Dental Council of India have issued a public notice on Tuesday, advising medical students to avoid travelling to Pakistan for pursuing any medical education. “All concerned are advised not to travel to Pakistan for pursuing Medical /Dental education. Any Indian National/ Overseas Citizen of India who […]
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RBI raises repo rate by 40 basis points to 4.40 pc with immediate effect
In a surprise move, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Wednesday increased the policy repo rate by 40 basis points to 4.40 percent with immediate effect. Addressing a press conference, RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das said the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has unanimously voted to increase the policy repo rate […]
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Rajasthan: Ashok Gehlot says rioters will not be spared
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Wednesday said that culprits involved in riots will not be spared while the government will ensure that no incidents of violence take place in the state. Speaking to the media, Gehlot said, “To ensure no violence takes place in the state, action will be […]
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Religious festivals have become a weapon for communal politics, says CPI-M leader Brinda Karat
Communist Party of India (Marxist) Politburo Member Brinda Karat slammed the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh- Bharatiya Janata Party (RSS- BJP) without taking its name after the Jodhpur Communal Clashes and said that religious festivals have become a weapon for communal politics. While talking to ANI Brinda Karat said, “It is a […]
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BMC reaches Maharashtra Rana couple residence over illegal construction matter
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) officials has reached the residence of Maharashtra MP-MLA couple Navneet Rana and Ravi Rana for investigation over “illegal construction” at their place in Mumbai’s Khar. The BMC had already sent a notice to the couple recently arrested over the Hanuman Chalisa row under Section 488 of the […]
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MNS General Secretary, 6 others detained for performing ‘Maha Aarti’ at Pune temple
Pune Police on Wednesday detained Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) General Secretary Ajay Shinde along with six others after they performed ‘Maha Aarti’ at Khalkar Hanuman Temple in the city. Police officials said that they were detained as per preventive action. Over 250 MNS workers have been detained since morning for […]
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Maharashtra on high alert as Raj Thackeray’s loudspeaker ultimatum ends
Maharashtra has been put on a high alert on Wednesday as Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray’s ultimatum for loudspeakers ends today. Pune Police Commissioner Amitabh Gupta said that as many as 2,500 security personnel have been deployed across the city to maintain law and order. He also informed […]