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PM Modi Says 2014-29 Period 'Very Important' for India, 18th Lok Sabha Will Take Country Ahead into New Decade
Be it 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' campaign, or economic targets or many other pledges like these, we have to achieve them during this period," he said inaugurating 76 multi-storeyed flats in the national capital for Members of Parliament.
Gold Slips On AstraZeneca Boost To Vaccine Race
Gold eased on Monday as AstraZeneca injected fresh optimism into the race for a COVID19 vaccine, bolstering appetite for riskier assets and overshadowing support for bullion from a weaker dollar.
Pakistan Summons Senior Indian Diplomat Over 'Ceasefire Violations' Along LoC
According to Foreign Office (FO), the indiscriminate and unprovoked firing by the Indian forces" in Khuiratta sector of the LoC on Sunday resulted in the death of 11 civilians.
Let Nitish Kumar Bring 'Love Jihad' Law First, Then We Will Think About it: Shiv Sena's Sanjay Raut
Notably, BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis last week said incidents of 'Love Jihad were taking place in the country and therefore, laws to curb the practice were justified. Some BJP-ruled states have announced plans to prevent the so-called 'Love Jihad, which...
Eminent Indian-American Physician Ajay Lodha Passes Away Due to Covid-19 Complications
The Consulate General of India in New York tweeted: deeply saddened to learn of the demise of Dr. Ajay lodha, a prominent member of the Indian-American community. He will be in our hearts always. His humility, kindness and contribution to the society shal...
Rajasthan Health Minister Raghu Sharma Tests Positive for Covid-19
In a tweet, the minister said he got tested for COVID-19 and the report came positive. He asked all those who came in his contact to isolate themselves and get their tests done.
Sensex Rallies Over 300 Points in Early Trade, Nifty Above 12,900 Amid Positive Global Cues
After touching a lifetime intra-day high of 44,271.15, the 30-share BSE index was trading 309.36 points or 0.70 per cent higher at 44,191.61 in the opening session.
20 injured in Acid Attack in Bihar's Saran District Following Heated Argument Over Land Dispute
Daudpur SHO Sujeet Kumar Chaudhary said that three persons named Anup Shah, Tulsi Shah and Munna Shah were arrested after the incident.
PM Modi Likely to Hold Virtual Meetings With States Over Covid-19 Situation, Vaccine Distribution Plan
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to hold two back to back meetings, one with eight states with high caseloads and another with states and UTs to discuss vaccine distribution strategy.
Three Men Who Hanged Themselves to Death in Maharashtra's Shahapur Wanted to Attain 'Nirvana', Say Cops
Police have registered a case of accidental death and ruled out any foul play in the incident.
Tamil Nadu Governor to Decide on Remission to Convict in Rajiv Gandhi Assassination Case: CBI to SC
The top court is hearing a plea of 46-year-old Perarivalan seeking suspension of his life sentence in the case till the MDMA probe is completed.
CM Ashok Gehlot Accords Top Priority to Save Lives amid Covid Infection Resurge in Rajasthan
Reviewing arrangements to contain the infection, ensure compliance of decisions taken last night including that of the night curfew & also to make sure that people are not inconvenienced, he said. Also gave instructions to closely monitor the containment...
Trio from Delhi Set out on 25,000 km Nationwide Journey to Document Stories During Covid-19 Lockdown
Siddhartha Dutta says that the purpose of the Road Ashram is to bring attention to some of stories around humanitarian concern which takes a lot of collective will and effort to resolve.
Satyendar Jain Says Delhi's Covid-19 Tally May Fall in a Week, But Reminds of 'Spanish Flu' Fluctuations
Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain spoke to CNN-News18 on Saturday on the mortality rate, mask fines, and the hopeful time period by which the situation could become better.
Atmanirbhar Bharat Provides Vision of India's Plans to Become $5 Trillion Economy: MEA Official
In his address to the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) at India e-biz Expo 2020, MEA Secretary (CPV&OIA) Sanjay Bhattacharyya said COVID-19 was an unprecedented disruption, at all levels, across the world.
57 Officer Trainees Test Covid-19 Positive at Mussoorie-based Civil Services Training Academy
Food and other necessities are being delivered to the officer trainees in their hostels by staff who are equipped adequately in protective gear, the statement added.