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About 3 Lakh Healthcare Workers to Get Covid-19 Vaccine Shots on First Day of Inoculation Drive
Around 3 lakh healthcare workers will be inoculated at 2,934 sites across the country on the first day of the massive nationwide COVID19 vaccination drive which is set to begin from January 16, official sources said. Each vaccination session will cater t...
1984 Anti-Sikh Riots Victim Claims Compensation Not Paid, Delhi HC Seeks AAP Govt Stand
Balbir Kaur has claimed that she was initially paid a compensation of Rs 3.3 lakh in 1997. Subsequently, the Delhi government announced compensation of Rs 3.5 lakh and Rs 5 lakh, in 2006 and 2014, respectively, for the 1984 riots victims.
India, Turkmenistan Review Bilateral Ties, Agree to Deepen Cooperation in UN & Multilateral Arena
The consultations provided an opportunity to comprehensively review the various aspects of bilateral relations, including political, economic, commercials, defence, scientific, cultural, education and consular cooperation.
Delhi Govt Allows Schools to Reopen for Classes 10, 12 from Jan 18, Physical Attendance Optional
While several states had partially reopened schools after October, this will be the first time in 10 months that students in the national capital will return to their campuses.
With Rahul Gandhi's Madurai Trip for Jallikattu, Congress Hopes to Take The Bull by The Horns
The Congress leader, who has been criticised for going on leave in the midst of the farm laws protests, an issue he feels strongly about, is showing his support to the cause of farmers by attending a Jallikattu event.
More Than 5.95 Crore Income Tax Returns Filed This Year
Over 5.95 crore income tax returns (ITRs) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2020 (201920) were filed by January 10, the Income Tax Department said.
NCP Chief Sharad Pawar Meets Left Leaders to Discuss Ongoing Farmers' Protests
The meeting at Pawar's residence came on a day the Supreme Court indicated that it may stay the implementation of the contentious farm laws and refused to grant more time to the Centre to explore the possibility of an amicable solution, saying it has alre...
AIIMS Made Enormous Contributions During Covid-19 Crisis, Says Harsh Vardhan
Vardhan presided over the 47th Convocation Ceremony at AIIMS, New Delhi along with Poonam Khetrapal Singh, Regional Director, WHO SEARO.
PM Modi Says Centre to Bear Cost of Vaccines of 3 Cr Frontline Workers; No Jumping Queues for Politicians for Jabs
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India is entering a decisive phase of vaccination in the fight against COVID-19, adding the world's largest vaccination programme will start from January 16.
Don't Deploy Officials Charged with Lapses in Previous Elections, EC Tells Poll-bound States
In an advisory to the chief secretaries of Assam, Kerala, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, the Election Commission (EC) has also said that officers against whom it had recommended disciplinary action in past and which is pending or has resulted in...
Election Commission Issues Directions to Ensure Smooth Conduct of Upcoming Assembly Polls
In an advisory to the chief secretaries of Assam, Kerala, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, the Election Commission (EC) has also said that officers against whom it had recommended disciplinary action in past and which is pending or has resulted in...
GoAir Sacks Senior Pilot for Making Derogatory Remarks About PM on Twitter
GoAir spokesperson said the airline has a zero-tolerance policy on such matters and it is mandatory for its employees to comply with the company's employment rules, regulations and policies, including social media behaviour.
Bird Flu Scare: Sanjay Lake, Hastsal Park, Two Other Recreational Gardens Shut in Delhi
Besides, the popular Hauz Khas Park in south Delhi, which is a huge water body and attracts a large number of crowd every day, has also been shut, they said.
Govt to Give Discount to Investors Using Digital Mode Under Gold Bond Scheme
As per a statement from the Finance Ministry, for investors using the digit mode for subscription, the issue price of gold bond will be Rs 5,054 per gram of gold.
Agricultural Products to Cost More Due to Hike in Fuel Prices, Warns Delhi Congress
Delhi Congress President Anil Kumar Chaudhary said that both the Union and Delhi governments are silent on the spiralling rise in the prices of diesel and petrol.
SC Adjourns Plea Filed by 5 Woman Against 'Forced' Sacramental Confessions in Church
The top court was hearing a plea by five women stating that forcing compulsory practice on a believer was violative of the fundamental right to freedom of religion under Article 25 of the Constitution.