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Dalai Lama visits monastery in disputed Arunachal Pradesh region

China renames 11 places in Arunachal Pradesh, third time in row since 2017

The first set of name changes was announced by in 2017 days after the Dalai Lama's visit to Arunachal Pradesh

Apr 4, 2023

Second round of G20 energy transition working group deliberations begin [details]

The Union Ministry of mines is one of the participating ministries in the energy transition working group (ETWG) deliberations under the ongoing G20 presidency of India, whose second round of discussions began Sunday in Gandhinagar, Gujarat.

Apr 2, 2023

India better prepared to face Omicron, says health expert.

Omicron XBB.1.16 is 'one to watch': WHO warns against variant rising in India [details]

The latest subvariant of Omicron XBB.1.16 is one to watch, even as it is fuelling a steady rise in cases in India, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).

Apr 2, 2023

Too Late? Japan wakes up to faster-than-expected birth rate decline, offers income incentives

The Japanese government announced a draft policy outline to tackle the country's falling birthrate, which includes advancing childcare allowances and increasing benefits for families with multiple children.

Apr 1, 2023

"We don't need crutches": Kapil Sibal slams Digvijaya Singh for his 'thank you' Germany comment

Digvijaya Singh on Thursday thanked the German foreign minister for remarks on Rahul Gandhi's sentencing and subsequent disqualification from Parliament.

Mar 31, 2023

39 int'l travellers test Covid positive at airports across country

Covid Surge Again: India records 3,095 new Covid cases

India reported 3,095 fresh Covid cases in a span of 24 hours

Mar 31, 2023

New rule for IAS, IPS, IFS officers; Centre directs officials to inform about stock market related transactions

The Centre has directed Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Police Service (IPS) and Indian Forest Service (IFS) officers to inform if their total transactions in stock, share or other investments exceed their six months' basic pay in a calendar year.

Mar 30, 2023

London: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in a new look with a trimmed beard, during an event at the University of Cambridge in London, United Kingdom.

Rahul Gandhi Disqualification: Rijiju deplores Congress reaction to German foreign ministry 'note'

The German Foreign Ministry said, "It takes note of verdict, suspension from Parliament, and appeal will show whether verdict stands and suspension has basis. It expects standards of judicial independence and democratic principles to apply in Rahul Gandhi's case"

Mar 30, 2023

Why are COVID cases rising in India again: Waning immunity, dropped precautions cited as reasons

Daily new Covid cases in India jumped to a 5-month high of 2,151 on Wednesday and health experts have started cautioning the public over the looming threat of the disease's next possible outbreak.

Mar 29, 2023

KK Mehta (L) and Prem Bhandari (R) honor Minister Shanti Dhariwal (center) at an event in New York

RANA honours Shanti Dhariwal in NY; recognises contributions to Raj development [watch]

Former RANA president KK Mehta honored the minister at the event alongside New York State Assembly, which also presented a memorial letter to Dhariwal for his outstanding contributions to the development of Rajasthan.

Mar 29, 2023

EPFO payroll data: EPFO adds 15.29 lakh net subscribers during the month of January, 2022

EPFO increases interest rate on employees' provident fund for 2022-23 to 8.15% from 8.1%

EPFO has recommended increase of rate on employees' provident fund for 2022-23 to 8.15% from 8.1% last year

Mar 28, 2023

Rising Covid cases may lead to surge in hospitalisation, ICU stays: Doctors

The rising number of Covid-19 cases in the country can lead to an increase in hospitalisation, ICU stays and demand for oxygen, health experts said on Monday.

Mar 27, 2023

Indian Embassy in Kathmandu claims Amritpal Singh hiding in Nepal: Report

The Indian Embassy in Kathmandu has claimed that absconding pro-Khalistan radical Sikh preacher Amritpal Singh is currently hiding in Nepal and requested the Himalayan nation's government agencies to arrest him if he tries to flee.

Mar 27, 2023

Govt working towards taking number of airports beyond 200 in 4 yrs: Scindia

Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Sunday said that the government is working towards a target of taking the current number of 148 airports in the country to beyond 200 within the next three to four years.

Mar 26, 2023

COVID cases rising in India; 1,890 new ones reported in 24 hours, 7 deaths confirmed [details]

India reported 1,890 new Covid cases in the last 24 hours, which is a rise from the previous day's count of 1,590 cases, according to the Union health ministry data on Sunday.