India committed to support Africa in Covid vaccination: Mandaviya

Davos, 25 May: Health Minister Mansukh Manda-viya on Wednesday said India is committed to Africa in taking the journey from vaccine availability to vaccination. Addressing...

Infra projects of Rs 500cr and more to route through PM GatiShakti’s NPG

New Delhi, 23 May: All logistics and connectivity infrastructure projects, entailing investment of over Rs 500 crore, would now route through the network planning...

At World Health Assembly, India expresses dismay over WHO’s excess mortality report

New Delhi, May 23 (PTI) India on Monday expressed dismay and concern over the WHO's recent report on all-cause excess mortality estimates, saying authentic...

Monitor for monkeypox, isolate suspected cases in healthcare facilities: TN govt

Chennai, May 23 (PTI) Tamil Nadu government on Monday directed the district Collectors and Commissioners of Corporations to monitor and identify suspected cases of...

Citizens can now access Digilocker services on MyGov Helpdesk through WhatsApp

New Delhi, May 23 (PTI): To make government services more accessible and inclusive, MyGov on Monday announced that citizens will be able to use...

Startup carrier Akasa Air to get first aircraft by mid-June

New Delhi, May 23 (PTI): Domestic startup carrier Akasa Air on Monday said its first aircraft is being given final touches at the Boeing...

Petrol under-recovery at Rs 13, diesel Rs 24; Reliance-BP says operations unsustainable

New Delhi, May 23 (PTI): RBML – the joint venture of Reliance Industries Ltd and supermajor BP – has told the government that fuel...

India sends 40,000 MT of petrol to crisis-hit Sri Lanka

New Delhi, May 23 (PTI): India on Monday said it has delivered around 40,000 metric tonnes of petrol to Sri Lanka, days after supplying...

ONGC becomes 1st gas producer to trade on IGX

New Delhi, May 23 (PTI): State-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) on Monday said it has become the first gas producer to trade...

India slams Pak for unwarranted remarks’ after FM Bilawal rakes up Kashmir at UNSC

United Nations, 20 May: India on Friday slammed Pakistan for making "unwarranted remarks" on Jammu and Kashmir, saying comments made by its Foreign Minister...

Pegasus row: SC extends time for submitting probe report on use of spyware

New Delhi, 20 May: The Supreme Court Friday extended the time for submitting the report by the apex court-appointed technical and supervisory committees to...

EPFO adds 15.32 lakh net subscribers in March

New Delhi, May 20 (PTI): Retirement fund body EPFO has added 15.32 lakh subscribers in March 2022, over 19 per cent more than 12.85...

‘Cold virus’ behind 100,000 child deaths globally in 2019: Lancet study

New Delhi, May 20 (PTI): A common virus that usually causes cold-like symptoms was responsible for more than 100,000 deaths in children under the...

India to pitch for permanent solution to food stockholding at WTO meet next month

New Delhi, May 20 (PTI) India will make a pitch for finding a permanent solution to the issue of public stockholding for food security...

‘Serious issue of concern for all’: Congress on reports of China building second bridge...

New Delhi, May 20 (PTI): The Congress on Friday questioned the silence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on China reportedly creating infrastructure for its...

PM Modi’s mantra for BJP leaders: Fix goals for next 25 years, don’t fall...

New Delhi, May 20 (PTI): Asserting that eight years of his government have been dedicated to good governance and social justice, Prime Minister Narendra...

Universities should not become spaces for ideological conflict: Amit Shah

NEW DELHI, 19 May: Universities should be a platform for exchange of views and not become spaces for ideological conflict, Union Home Minister Amit...

‘Made in India’ skin test for tuberculosis to be introduced soon: Mandaviya

New Delhi, 19 May: A newly approved skin test for tuberculosis diagnosis will soon be introduced in the country, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya...

Dr Reddy’s Lab to approach regulator for Sputnik Light as booster dose

Hyderabad, 19 May: Dr Reddy's Laboratories is hoping to go to a regulator for its single-dose Sputnik Light jab as booster dose for approvals...

Climate change made extreme heatwaves in India 100 times more likely: Study

London, 19 May: Climate change has made the record breaking heat waves in India and Pakistan over 100 times more likely, and also increased...