India
Covid-19 Vaccine Reaches Varanasi Hospital on Bicycle, Raises Questions on Preparedness
On Monday, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath had directed that the dry run should be done with full sincerity and commitment to strengthen the COVID vaccination system in the entire state.
MEA Gives Consent To EC’s Proposal of Extending Postal Ballot System to NRIs
The ETPBS facility is already extended to service voters that include members of the Armed forces and para-military forces as well as government employees serving abroad.
After Govt Gives Nod to Two Covid-19 Vaccines, Inoculation May Start Next Week, Say Officials
The Drugs Controller General of India approved Oxford COVID-19 vaccine Covishield, manufactured by the Serum Institute, and indigenously developed Covaxin of Bharat Biotech for restricted emergency use in the country.
At least 19 Persons Arriving from UK Missing in Patna, Matter Handed over to Police
The UK is witnessing surge in corona cases after detection of a new variation which causes a higher infection rate.
Bengal Assembly Session to Be Convened to Pass Resolution Against Agri Reform Laws: CM Mamata Banerjee
With assembly polls knocking at the door, Banerjee also hinted that she was ready to implement the PMKisan scheme in Bengal, and said she had asked the Centre to share details of all those who have registered themselves on the Union government's portal fo...
Farmers' Protest: 35 Panjab University Students Write to CJI, Seek Probe into Police Atrocities
Thirtyfive students of Panjab University have written to Chief Justice of India (CJI) S A Bobde and other judges of the Supreme Court seeking an inquiry into alleged police atrocities on the farmers protesting at Delhi borders against the three farm laws....
Income Tax Dept Conducts Searches at Zee Group Offices for Alleged Tax Evasion
Zee Group has been facing cash flow issues since the past year and been divesting non-core businesses to repay lenders.
#MeToo: Priya Ramani Called Me Predator Without Any Basis, MJ Akbar Tells Court
Akbar made the submission through senior advocate Geeta Luthra during the final hearing in a criminal defamation complaint filed by him against Ramani for allegedly defaming him by accusing him of sexual misconduct 20 years back.
Fitch Solutions Revises Forecast for Indian Rupee to Average at Rs 75.50/USD for 2021
For 2022, it revised the forecast to Rs 77 to a US dollar, from Rs 79 previously, to account for a stronger 2021 forecast.
Income Tax Officials At Robert Vadra's Residence to Record Statement In Benami Property Case
Besides the IT department, Vadra is being investigated by the ED under the provisions of Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) pertaining to allegations of money laundering in the purchase of a London-based property.
Intense Wet Spell to Continue Over North India Till January 5, Says IMD
After the wet spell, fresh northerly-northwesterly winds are likely to set in over the plains of northwest India, causing "cold wave to severe cold wave conditions" at isolated places in Punjab, Haryana and north Rajasthan from January 7 onwards, the IMD...
As Security Forces Tighten Noose, Pak-based Terror Groups Resort to Cyber Recruitment in J&K: Officials
Fake videos of alleged atrocities committed by the security forces and building a false narrative are now often used by the ISI handlers from Pakistan to whip up emotions among the new recruits, they said, citing intelligence reports and technical surveil...
Covaxin Generated Excellent Safety Data, Its Approval a Great Milestone in India's Scientific Capability: Bharat Biotech
The approval of Covaxin for emergency use is a giant leap for innovation and novel product development in India, Krishna Ella, Chairman and Managing Director of the Hyderabad-based pharmaceutical firm said in a statement.
Bihar State Health Society Recruitment Begins For Staff Nurse Vacancies
All those candidates who fulfil the eligibility criteria and are interested in applying for the post of nurse can visit the official website and submit the application.
News18 Afternoon Digest: India Formally Approves Oxford-AstraZeneca, Bharat Biotech Vaccines & Other Top Stories
Here are the top stories we are covering this afternoon: India officially gets vaccines against Covid-19 as DCGI approves Oxford-AstraZeneca, Bharat Biotech shots; Modi says India at a decisive turning point after vaccines get EUA; Adar Poonwalla wishes I...
'Risk of Stockpiling Has Paid Off': SII's Adar Poonwalla Wishes India Happy New Year on Vaccine Approval
In the first phase, the massive vaccination drive will cover almost as many people as the entire US population. The central government has identified 300 million people to receive the first doses of the vaccine.