India
Centre Cancels Study on Drug Pricing Policies of China, US, EU Due to 'Administrative Exigencies'
The objective of the study was to understand the drug pricing methodology adopted in the international market and the best practices from various countries to increase access to affordable medicines
Supriya Sule, Amar Patnaik Among 11 MPs Shortlisted for Sansad Ratna Award
The 11 parliamentarians include eight from the Lok Sabha and three from the Rajya Sabha.
News18 Afternoon Digest: UK Says Russia's Invasion of Ukraine Has Begun, Rise in Insurgency-related Incidents in Manipur & Other Top Stories
Here are the top stories we are covering this afternoon: Russia-Ukraine Crisis LIVE Updates: Russia's Invasion of Ukraine Has Already Begun, Says UK; India Issues Advisory for Stranded Students; Manipur Elections 2022: Rise in Insurgency-related Incidents...
Tamil Nadu Urban Local Body Election Results LIVE Updates: Results Announced in 164 Out of 200 Wards; DMK Wins 128, AIADMK 15, Congress 9, BJP 1
Tamil Nadu Urban Local Body Election Results LIVE Updates: The single-phase elections were held on February 19 to fill 12,838 posts in 21 corporations, 138 municipalities, 490 town panchayats and 649 urban local bodies in Tamil Nadu.
Supreme Court to Hear Batch of Pleas on Pegasus Spying Allegations on Feb 23
A bench comprising Chief Justice N V Ramana and Justices Surya Kant and Hima Kohli has listed as many as 12 PILs, including the ones filed by Editors Guild of India and veteran journalists N Ram and Sashi Kumar, for hearing on February 23.
Delhi Reports 360 Covid Cases, 4 Fatalities; Positivity Rate Drops Below 1%
The number of tests conducted a day ago stood at 38,136, while 706 patients were discharged in a span of 24 hours
CBI Questions Ex-NSE GOO Anand Subramanian Over Abuse of Co-location Facility by Broker
The CBI questioned Anand Subramanian during the last three days in Chennai about his role at the exchange, how he landed as the group operating officer at the NSE, besides his association with then MD and CEO Chitra Ramkrishna.
Maha Govt Hasn't Done Anything Substantial to Put Up CCTVs in Police Stations: HC
The HC said that the Supreme Court had in December 2020 passed an order directing all states to install CCTVs in police stations.
Flight Services From Assam's Rupsi Airport Extended to 6 Days a Week
According to a statement issued by the authorities of the airport, Fly Big airlines will connect Rupsi directly with Kolkata and Guwahati.
News18 Afternoon Digest: Amit Shah Exclusive Interview to News18, Right-Wing Activist's Murder Creates Tension in K'taka's Shivamogga & Other Top Stories
Here are the top stories we are covering this afternoon: Amit Shah Exclusive Interview to News18: Getting FIR Registered Was Big Deal in UP Once; No 'Bahubali' Now; Right-Wing Activist's Murder Creates Tension in K'taka's Shivamogga; Govt Says Nothing to...
Bollywood to Barabanki: Actor Faizan Kidwai Campaigns for Father Fareed Mahfooz Kidwai in Ramnagar Seat
Fareed Mahfooz Kidwai had lost in 2017 during Modi wave when he had contested from Kursi assembly seat of Barabanki.
PM Modi to Address Webinar on Union Budget's Impact on Education Sector
This year's budget included several initiatives to make up for the learning loss amid the pandemic and to upskill employees. PM Modi will talk about its impact today.
'Unforgettable Moment': Mandaviya Helps Specially-abled Man Wear Prosthetic Leg During Visit to Mumbai
During the trip to Mumbai, he also paid an unplanned visit to 'Jan Aushadhi Kendra' in Mumbai and conducted a surprise inspection.
Ahmedabad Blasts: 3 Death-row Convicts Claim Accused-turned-approver Deposed Against Them Out of Jealousy, Grudge
Ayaz Saiyed, had turned approver and his statement was crucial in proving the crime against the other accused.
From Touring Globe as Dance Teacher to Homelessness Amid Covid. But Delhi Police Helped Him Start New Life
When Balaji Sawalkar ran out of money, he started to live in Rain Basera', a night shelter for homeless people in the city.
Karnataka Universities Urged to Put off Degree Exams by a Month Due to Covid-19
The Karnataka government has requested the vice-chancellors of universities in the state to consider deferring the semester examinations of degree courses by a month, citing COVID-19 third wave.