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India's Vaccination Drive Takes a Rural Turn, More than 60% Inoculations in Villages: Report
India launched vaccination for all people aged more than 45 from April 1.
In Aftermath of SC's Maratha Quota Order, Parl to Discuss 2018 Law & 'Adequately Clarify' States' Role
The 'legislative intent' of the the reservation law passed in 2018 was to only deal with the central list of OBCs while recognizing that states can have their own list, the Centre said.
Kapil Sibal’s Gala Dinner for Opposition Parties Gives Food for Thought & A Clear Message
Kapil Sibal, one of the most aggressive faces of the G-23 group, hosted the dinner for key opposition leaders like Sharad Pawar, Omar Abdullah, Lalu Prasad Yadav, and Derek O’ Brien, among others.
One More Arrested from Maharashtra in Connection with Alleged Religious Conversion Racket
In June, the UP ATS had busted a gang allegedly involved in conversion racket being run through foreign funding.
Covid-19 Task Force Member Suggests Maharashtra-specific Sero Survey
A sero-prevalance survey involves testing of blood serum of individuals to detect antibodies against an infection (coronavirus in this case).
CPM’s 2021 Bengal Poll Results Devastating, Central Committee Meeting Discusses Ways to Course-Correct
The Central Committee in a sharp self-critical introspection drew lessons and outlined the corrective measures to be undertaken, said a CPIM press note.
'SAGAR' at UNSC: All You Need to Know About India's Maritime Security Vision Mentioned by PM Modi
In 2015, PM Modi put forward the vision of SAGAR or ‘Security and Growth for all in the Region’.
Shun Maritime Trade Barriers, Combat Threats | Top Highlights of PM Modi’s UNSC Debate
This is the first time that maritime security is being discussed in a holistic manner as an exclusive agenda item in such a high-level open debate.
Delhi: Anti-Muslim Slogans Raised at Jantar Mantar, FIR Filed
Shipra Srivastava, media in-charge of Bharat Jodo Aandolan, said the protest was held under the leadership of advocate and former BJP spokesperson Ashwini Upadhyay.
JEE Main 2021 Application Window Reopens, Registered Candidates Can Edit Their Forms
JEE Main 2021 fourth session application window has reopened at the official website at jeemain.nta.nic.in.
Indian Men's Football Team to Begin Camp in Kolkata on August 15, No News on Women's Team
The players list for the Indian men's football team camp in Kolkata was announced but there was no news yet about the women's team.
River Ganga Crosses Danger Mark in Varanasi, Flood Alert in Low-lying Areas
Given the speed of the rising water level of Ganga and Varuna, the administration has made a control room and deployed officers of different departments, issuing an alert to the people along the banks of the river.
Over 2.33 Crore Balance Covid-19 Vaccine Doses Available with States, Pvt Hospitals: Centre
More than 52.40 crore vaccine doses have been provided to states and UTs so far through all sources, and a further 8,39,780 doses are in the pipeline
Durga Idol Wearing Golden Mask Unveiled near Kolkata to Promote Message in Covid Pandemic
While unveiling the idol at Bandhu Mahal Club, TMC MLA Aditi Munshi said the golden mask was placed to spread awareness among people and to promote the message in the pandemic.
ICAI CA Registration Deadline for December 2021 Exam Extended till August 16
ICAI CA foundation exams 2021: The application window will remain active till August 16 at icai.org
Only 26 Lakh Farmers of West Bengal's 68 Lakh to Get PM-KISAN Instalment Today, No Past Arrears Yet
The West Bengal government wrote to the Centre last week, complaining that while it submitted data of nearly 45 lakh farmers to the Centre, the names of nearly 9.5 lakh of them were missing from the approved data and needed corrections.