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Start wearing masks inside homes Centre cautions amid second COVID wave

The Centre on Monday said it's time for people to start wearing face masks inside their homes as well to curb the spread of COVID-19 amid a deadly second wave.

Apr 26, 2021

Regulatory Pathways for foreign produced COVID-19 vaccines boost India's vaccination drive [see how]

The decision has been taken amid an unprecedented surge in Covid cases in the country with over 2 lakh people were infected on a single day, claiming 1,73,123 lives so far.

Apr 15, 2021

Five-fold strategy effective to curb pandemic; PM Modi seeks 'mission-mode' approach in COVID-hit states

The five-fold strategy of Testing, Tracing, Treatment, Covid appropriate behaviour, and Vaccination, if implemented with utmost seriousness and commitment, would be effective in curbing the spread of the pandemic.

Apr 4, 2021

PM Modi chairs high-level meet to review Covid situation

All senior officers including Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba, Principal Secretary to PM P.K. Mishra, Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan, and Vinod Paul, NITI Aayog member and chairman of government's empowered group on Covid management are participating in the meeting.

Apr 4, 2021

Delhi Nursery School admissions for 2021 to begin from Feb 18 [Official Link]

The online registration process for the nursery admissions will start from February 18, and the last date of filling the forms is March 4. Here's the official link for online registration

Feb 10, 2021

Bank unions oppose PSB divestment; nationwide strike in offing [details]

Following the Budget session, The All India Bank Officers' Confederation (AIBOC) has expressed discontent towards the government's proposal to privatise PSUs and divestment of PSBs and plan a nationwide protest.

Feb 1, 2021

Karnataka is India's most innovative state; retains title for second year [details]

The India Innovation Index released by NITI Aayog has crowned Karnataka the most innovative state in the country.

Jan 21, 2021

Doctors at Delhi hospital want Covishield vaccine; unwilling to get Covaxin jab [here's why]

The residents are a bit apprehensive about the lack of complete trial in case of Covaxin, hence choosing Covishield.

Jan 16, 2021

Delhi man hits back as calf head-butts; Cops slap FIR citing animal cruelty [CCTV Video]

Amid growing cow protectionism and legislations to protect cow, a man has been arrested for purportedly thrashing a calf in Mandawali area of East Delhi, police said on Wednesday. An FIR has been registered against him for animal cruelty.

Jan 6, 2021

One nation, one election: BJP's big push for simultaneous elections in action

PM Modi-led BJP government is going to hold 25 webinars in the next few weeks to discuss to idea of conducting all elections together.

Dec 27, 2020

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Fact-check: No, NITI Aayog CEO did not say 'too much democracy hampers reforms in India'

NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant was addressing a virtual event by Swarajya magazine, but one of his remarks were taken out of context.

Dec 8, 2020

As winter approaches, COVID might spread faster; NCDC report suggests [read]

The report recommends that Delhi should prepare for a daily surge of about 15,000 positive cases and make arrangements for inpatient admissions of patients and moderate and severe disease roughly amounting to 20 percent of this surge.

Oct 8, 2020

India's plan for public-private partnerships and investments in railways set to transform the sector

It is going to be a win-win situation for all concerned, CEO of Niti Aayog, Amitabh Kant, said at the press conference at National Media Center, outlining the future of Indian Railways.

Sep 18, 2020

Centre to sell up to 25% stake in LIC, special discount for retail investors on offer

Notably, the earlier reports have claimed that the center is willing to dilute about 10% stake in LIC but the financial restrain which arose due to Coronavirus pandemic has prompted the government to think for a higher stake sale.

Sep 7, 2020

In a first, National Council for Transgender Persons formed | Details

In a notification on Friday, the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has now constituted a National Council for Transgender Persons, in a historic first for India.

Aug 22, 2020

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