New Delhi
Above Normal Minimum Temperatures in Most Parts of North India, Snowfall Likely in J&K, Himachal, U'khand
The national capital witnessed a hazy day with the minimum temperature settling at 9.1 degrees Celsius. The city recorded a maximum of 27 degrees Celsius, while the relative humidity was 97 per cent at 8.30 AM, a Met official said.
Famous Hindi Poet and Journalist Manglesh Dabral Dies at 72
Eminent Hindi poet and journalist Manglesh Dabral passed away on Wednesday after suffering from COVID19induced complications. He was 72.
Gennova Biopharmaceuticals Granted Conditional Permission for Human Clinical Trial of Its COVID-19 Vaccine
The recommendations of the Subject Expert Committee on COVID-19, which deliberated upon the proposal submitted by the firm for grant of permission to conduct phases 1 and 2 clinical trials along with animal toxicity study data, has been approved by DCGI.
PM Modi to Lay Foundation Stone of New Parliament Building, to be Completed by 2022 at Rs 971 Crore
The foundation stone laying ceremony will begin at 12:55pm tomorrow, and the bhoomi poojan and foundation stone laying ceremony will take place at 1pm. A prayer ceremony where the Sarva Dharama Prarthana will be recited will be held at 1:30pm, followed by...
Centre Releases Rs 6,195 Cr to 14 States as Instalment of Post Devolution Revenue Deficit Grant
"Based on the 15th Finance Commission interim recommendations, the Govt released Rs 6,195.08 crore on 9th December 2020 to 14 States on account of the 9th equated monthly installment of Post Devolution Revenue Deficit Grant," Office of Finance Minister Ni...
Farmers Have Given Mandate for Agro Reforms: BJP Chief JP Nadda on 'Decisive Victory' in Raj Panchayat Polls
BJP president J P Nadda said the saffron party's win in Rajasthan symbolises the trust the poor, farmers and labourers have in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, while senior party leader and Union minister Prakash Javadekar stressed that people,...
IIM Calcutta Teachers Write to Govt against Director, Seek Intervention to 'Help Arrest Decline'
The teachers have expressed disenchantment over serious ‘administrative’ and ‘academic’ lapses under Director Anju Seth, who was appointed in 2018 and have detailed their grievances in a letter to the Secretary of the Ministry of Education.
Eye on West Bengal Assembly Polls, BJP Chief JP Nadda to Begin 2-day State Visit Tomorrow
The BJP president is undertaking a 120-day tour of the country to strengthen the party organisation. He commenced his national tour from Uttarakhand on December 4, the party said.
Bihar Assembly Polls: Winners Bagged Average 25.23% of Total Registered Votes, Says ADR
The elections for 243 constituencies took place in three phases on October 28 (for 71 seats), November 3 (for 94 seats) and November 7 (for 78 seats).
In Touch with Indian Mission in London and Metropolitan Police: UK High Commission on Protest in Support of Farmers
Thousands of protesters from various parts of the UK held a demonstration outside the Indian High Commission in central London on Sunday as a show of support for farmers agitating against the new farm laws in India.
Health Ministry Claim That Haryana Minister Anil Vij Got Covaxin Dose Raises Questions on Trial Ethics
The health ministry’s comment indicates that the trial design has not been complied with. Trials are designed as randomized and double-blind to ensure fairness and rule out any bias in volunteers as well those administering the dose.
Covid-19: Plea in SC Seeks Refund of 'Exorbitant Money' Charged for RT-PCR Test, Fixing Uniform Cost
The interim application has been filed by lawyer and BJP leader Ajay Agrawal in his pending PIL in which he had sought fixing of uniform rate of Rs 400 across India, as done by Odisha, for the Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) test.
Editors Guild Tells Media Houses Not to Label Protesting Farmers 'Khalistanis', 'Anti-nationals'
This goes against the tenets of responsible and ethical journalism, and such actions compromise the credibility of the media, it said in a statement.
Hope Govt Will Meet Demands, Else Farmers' Protest Will Continue, Says Bharatiya Kisan Union's Rakesh Tikait
The farmer community has expressed apprehension that the new laws are "anti-farmer", and would pave the way for dismantling of the minimum support price system, leaving them at the "mercy" of big corporations.
Covid-19 Guidelines on Face Masks & Social Distancing Violated with Impunity, Says SC
The Supreme Court questioned the authorities over large gatherings during the pandemic and said the Centre and states should give suggestions so that appropriate directions can be issued.
Gajendra Shekhawat Joins Asia-Pacific Ministers at FMs' Meeting 2020 to Discuss Water-related Issues
Ministers discussed topics such as better utilisation of existing financial capital as well as means of attracting additional resources for the water, sanitation and hygiene sector.
