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First Indigenous Vaccine Against Pneumonia Developed by Serum Institute; to Be Launched by Vardhan Next Week
According to the sources, the vaccine will be much more affordable than existing ones manufactured by two foreign companies.
NIA Arrests Absconding Khalistani Terrorist at Delhi Airport Upon Deportation from Cyprus
The terrorist, identified as Gurjeet Singh Nijjar, is accused of hatching a criminal conspiracy to revive Sikh militancy in India for a separate state of Khalistan, NIA said.
PM Modi to Address Centenary Celebrations of Visva-Bharati University on Thursday
The West Bengal governor and the Union education minister will also be present during the ceremony, the PMO said on Tuesday.
Social Media Crucial for Our Agitation: Farmers on Facebook Shutting Down Protest Page
The social media giant had Sunday evening shut down the page of Kisan Ekta Morcha' that shares official updates on the agitation, only to restore it three hours later following social media outrage.
One Who Fights The Farmer, Fights God: Congress Leader Harish Rawat Warns Centre
Rawat's comments came during his afternoon visit at Ghazipur on Delhi-Uttar Pradesh border in east Delhi where hundreds of farmers belonging to western Uttar Pradesh have been protesting on the road since November 27.
Congress Joint Secretary In-charge NSUI Ruchi Gupta Quits Post, Cites Delays in Organisational Changes
Ruchi Gupta's resignation came on a day Congress president Sonia Gandhi met a group of party leaders, including some who had written to her seeking complete organisational overhaul.
Target to Capture 45% of Freight Transportation by 2030: Railway Board Chairman
The Railway Board Chairman said the railways transported only 1,210 MT of the total freight basket of 4,700 MT till the end of 2019.
Centre Provides Suvendu Adhikari With 'Z' Category VIP Security Cover in West Bengal
The Union home ministry has issued an order in this context, the sources said. At all places except West Bengal, they said, he will have a 'Y+' cover by the central paramilitary force.
Rahul Gandhi Cites Wall Street Journal Report, Asks if Facebook is Lying to India on Bajrang Dal
Facebook India's head told a parliamentary panel on Wednesday that its factchecking team has not found any content that necessitates a ban on the Bajrang Dal, sources had said.
Dharnas, Protests Prohibited in Residential Areas, Wouldn't Be Allowed: Delhi Police to HC
The submission was made during a hearing of AAP MLAs Raghav Chadha and Atishi Marlena pleas challenging the police decision to bar them from protesting outside the residence of Home Minister Amit Shah and Lt Governor Anil Baijal.
Khap Mahapanchayat at Ghazipur Border, Strategy on Support to Farmers
Seeing the farmers protesting at the border, the heads of these Khaps will reach here and extend their support to the farmers. The meeting will start after noon, which is expected to run till evening.
Bharat Biotech's Covaxin Well Tolerated with No Serious Adverse Events, Finds Phase 1 Trial
The vaccine induced robust binding and neutralising antibody responses which were comparable to those observed in the convalescent serum collected from patients who had recovered from COVID-19.
UK Foreign Secy Calls on PM Modi, Discusses Bilateral Ties Post-Brexit and Launching of New 'Vaccines Hub'
In a tweet after the meeting, Modi said he was looking forward to UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson's visit to India to be the Chief Guest at the Republic Day celebrations next month.
Tax Refunds Worth Rs 1.48 Lakh Crore Issued So Far This Fiscal: I-T Dept
"CBDT issues refunds of over Rs 1,48,274 crore to more than 1.02 crore taxpayers between April 1, 2020, to December 14, 2020. "Income tax refunds of Rs 45,264 crore have been issued in 1,00,02,982 cases and corporate tax refunds of Rs 1,03,010 crore have...
Hockey India to Conduct Another Online Course for Aspiring Coaches
Candidates who successfully pass the Hockey India Level 'Basic' Coaching Course would become eligible to attend the Hockey India Level '1' Coaching Course in the future.
Govt Willing to Continue Talks with 'Genuine' Farm Unions, MSP Will Continue: Narendra Singh Tomar
He also said that the Minimum Support Price (MSP), at which the government commits to procure the produce from farmers, is an administrative decision and it "will continue as it is".