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'Eating Beef Invites Bad Karma, Traces of Gold in Cow Urine': 'Annual Cow Exam' Syllabus Raises Eyebrows
The Rashtriya Kamdhenu Aayog (RKA) Chairman Vallabhbhai Kathiria had said this exam will be held annually, in a bid to generate interest among students and general public about the indigenous cow and its benefits.
France Backed India on Kashmir, Didn't Allow China to Play Procedural Games at UNSC: Macron Advisor
Talking about his conversation with NSA Ajit Doval at the Strategic Dialogue earlier in the day, he said the discussion was about strategic opportunities as well as the bilateral defence and security relationship.
Telangana Completes Urban Local Bodies Reforms, Gets Nod for Rs 2,508 Cr Additional Borrowings
With the completion of the reforms, the ministry has allowed the state to make additional borrowing of Rs 2,508 crore.
Emergency Approval in India to Help Supply Covid-19 Vaccine Across the Globe: AstraZeneca
The drug maker also stated that the vaccine has so far been granted emergency use authorisation in six countries — India, Argentina, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Mexico and Morocco for active immunisation of adults.
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....
#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.
40 Patients Suffering from New Covid-19 Strain Admitted to Delhi's LNJP Hospital
The Delhi government has also authorised four private hospitals for the treatment of patients with new Covid strain.
News18 Afternoon Digest: Health Min Says Covid Vaccine Will be Free Across India, Buta Singh Passes Away and Other Top Stories
Here are the Stories We are Covering this Afternoon: Health Min Says Covid Vaccine Will be Free Across India; Buta Singh Passes Away at 86; Reforms Needed But Govt Must Offer High MSPs for Crops Other Than Just Paddy, Says Abhijit Banerjee; US Congress Pa...
Training in UK During Coronavirus Break One of My Best Moves: PV Sindhu
PV Sindhu said she was 'enjoying the high-intensity training sessions' in UK and was properly for return to competition with Thailand tournaments.
Situation Grave, Says Govt as 39 Sailors Stranded on Board Two Ships in Chinese Waters
MV Jag Anand has been on anchorage near Jingtang port in Hebei province of China since June 13 and it has 23 Indian sailors, while MV Anastasia, with 16 Indian nationals as its crew is on anchorage near Caofeidian port in China since September 20.
Delhi Man, Friend Held for Staging Robbery to Fund Trip to Shimla to Celebrate New Year
A 22-yea-rold milk supplier and his friend were arrested for allegedly staging the robbery to fund his trip to Shimla to celebrate New Year's Eve.
Rahul Gandhi Attacks Govt Over Loan Waiver to Industrialists, Says Money Could Have Been Given to Farmers
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said loan waivers to the tune of Rs 2.37 lakh crore were given to a few industrialists, saying the amount could have been used to give Rs 20,000 each to 11 crore families.
Nearly 300 People Die of Covid-19 in 24 Hours as India Sees New 21k Coronavirus Cases
The death toll increased to 1,48,738 with 299 new fatalities, the data updated at 8 am showed The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 98,60,280 pushing the national recovery rate to 96.04 per cent, while the COVID-19 case fata...
Many UK Returnees to Delhi Gave Wrong or Incomplete Details, Remain Untraced
Many untraced cases have been found where wrong or incomplete addresses and details like mobile phone numbers have been furnished, officials said.
3 US Firms Currently Engaged with Domestic Companies for Mass Production of Covid Vaccines: Com Min
Without giving more details, the ministry said COVID-19 has led to increased trade and cooperation between India and the US.