Economic impact of 2nd Covid-19 wave likely to be muted, visible signs of eco...
New Delhi, 10: The finance ministry on Tuesday said the economic impact of the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic is likely to be...
India needs to boost capabilities to deal with future security challenges: IAF Chief
New Delhi, Aug 10 (PTI) A full-fledged conventional conflict with the Northern adversary is not possible but still India needs to boost capabilities and...
Parliament Panel Flags Conviction Rate Of Crimes Against Women, Children
New Delhi, Aug 10 (PTI): A parliamentary panel has expressed dismay over the "abysmally low" conviction rate in crimes against women and children in...
India Must Take Strong, Bold Steps To Mitigate Climate Crisis: Experts
New Delhi, Aug 10 (PTI): India must act now or else, the stronger effects of climate change will continue, environmental experts said on Tuesday,...
Over 2.07 crore unutilised vaccine doses still available with states, private hospitals: Centre
New Delhi, Aug 10 (PTI): More than 2.07 crore balance and unutilised COVID-19 vaccine doses are still available with the states, UTs and private...
India needs $100 billion FDI annually to become $5 trillion economy: Mukesh Aghi
New Delhi, Aug 10 (PTI): India needs at least USD100 billion of foreign direct investment every year to reach its target of a USD5...
Expect national plan from Centre on supply of oxygen, drugs for Covid-19 patients: SC
NEW DELHI, 22 Apr: Taking note of the grim situation created by the massive surge in Covid-19 cases and deaths, the Supreme Court on...
In Bhima-Koregaon Case, More Damning Signs of Planted Evidence
A new report by a leading US digital forensic company offers ‘irrefutable’ proof of arrested activist Rona Wilson’s devices being hacked and explains how...
UGC-NET postponed in view of Covid-19 situation: Union edn minister
NEW DELHI, 20 Apr: The UGC-National Eligibility Test (NET) scheduled to be held from 2-17 May has been postponed in view of the Covid-19...
Everyone above 18 years eligible for Covid-19 vaccine from 1 May: Govt
NEW DELHI, 19 Apr: Everyone above 18 years of age will be eligible to get vaccinated against Covid-19 from 1 May, the central government...
Manmohan Singh tests positive for Covid-19
NEW DELHI, 19 Apr: Former prime minister Manmohan Singh tested positive for Covid-19 and was admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences...
Railways to run ‘Oxygen Express’ to meet high demand amid surge in Covid-19 cases
NEW DELHI, 18 Apr: The railways will run 'Oxygen Express' over the next few days to transport liquid medical oxygen and oxygen cylinders across...
Covid crisis: Manmohan Singh writes to PM suggesting five-point remedy; stresses vaccination key to...
NEW DELHI, 18 Apr: Former prime minister Manmohan Singh on Sunday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, suggesting five measures to battle the Covid-19...
States raise with Centre issues of increasing supply of oxygen cylinder, Remdesivir to hospitals
NEW DELHI, 17 Apr: Increasing supply of oxygen cylinders and Remdesivir in hospitals, adding ventilator stocks and enhanced supply of vaccine doses were issues...
‘Colossal mismanagement’ by govt in handling pandemic; nation faces unprecedented catastrophe: CWC
NEW DELHI, 17 Apr: The Congress on Saturday launched an all-out attack on the central government over the handling of the Covid-19 pandemic, accusing...
Govt cancels CBSE Class 10 exams, defers Class 12 exams as Covid cases surge
NEW DELHI, 14 Apr: The government on Wednesday cancelled the CBSE's Class 10 board exams and postponed its Class 12 exams following an exponential...
Govt-farmers talks hit roadblock; unions threaten to intensify agitation
NEW DELHI, 22 Jan: The government's negotiations with protesting farm unions hit a roadblock on Friday as the farmer leaders stuck to their demands...
5 dead in Serum Institute fire; Covishield facility unaffected
PUNE, 21 Jan: Five persons died and nine were evacuated from a building in the Serum Institute of India's Manjari premises here after a...
India approves Oxford’s, Bharat Biotech’s Covid-19 vaccines for restricted emergency use
NEW DELHI, 3 Jan: India's drugs regulator on Sunday approved Oxford Covid-19 vaccine Covishield, manufactured by the Serum Institute, and indigenously developed Covaxin of...
Gen Rawat reviews India’s military preparedness for 2nd day in border areas of Arunachal
NEW DELHI, 3 Jan: Chief of Defence Staff Gen Bipin Rawat on Sunday took stock of India's security preparedness in several forward bases near...