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Remembering India's Second PM Lal Bahadur Shastri on his 55th Death Anniversary
PM Shastri died of heart attack in Uzbekistan’s capital Tashkent on January 11, 1966. Today marks the 55th death anniversary of the late Congress leader.
Explosion in Radiant Warmer May Have Caused Bhandara Hospital Fire, Reveals Initial Probe
A total of 10 babies died in the SNCU of Bhandara District General hospital on Saturday.
'Why Exempt Goa, Kerala?': Siddaramaiah Hits Out at BJP after Beef Ban Ordinance in K'taka
In a veiled attack on the BJP government in Karnataka, which recently promulgated an ordinance banning cow slaughter in the state, Siddaramaiah said it was raising emotional issues without considering the impact of such laws on the state economy.
CTET Exams to be Held on Jan 31, Examination Centres to be Located Near Candidates' Houses
The CTET examination was to be held in July 2020 but owing to coronavirus, it was continuously delayed. For the convenience of the candidates, new CTET examination centres have been created in 23 more cities.
DRDO Lab Hands Over Landing Gear Systems, 18 Types of Filters for P-75 Submarines to Indian Navy in Chennai
While the retractable landing gears were handed over to the Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE), another laboratory of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), the filters were handed over to the Indian Navy, the defence ministry...
GST Authorities Arrest 215 Persons in Fake Invoice Cases, Recover Over Rs 700 Cr in 2 Months
GST intelligence authorities have registered about 2,200 cases and unearthed more than 6,600 fake GSTIN entities during this period, sources said.
Feeding a Revolution: How Fire in Kitchens Sustaining Farmers' Fight in Streets
Community kitchens or 'langars' punctuate the sea of farmers who have descended on the site and are in no mood to relent or retreat until their demands are met by the Centre.
89 Sites Finalised in Delhi to Roll Out Vaccination Drive, 1st Batch of Covid Shots to Arrive by Tuesday
There will be one COVID-19 vaccination centre each in every hospital. Around 10 health care staff will be deployed at each centre, Satyendra Jain said
Suriname's Indian-Origin President to be Republic Day Chief Guest After UK PM Boris Johnson Cancels Visit
Sources at the central government confirmed that the Santokhi, who is of Indian origin, will be attending the parade.
China Seeks Immediate Return of Soldier Captured by Indian Army, Says He 'Went Astray Due to Darkness'
China on Saturday called for the immediate return of one of its soldiers who "went astray in the ChinaIndia border areas and was apprehended by the Indian Army. A Chinese soldier was apprehended by the Indian Army at the southern bank of Pangong Tso in ea...
Delhi Police Chief Reviews Security Arrangements Ahead of Republic Day
Besides reviewing the crime situation in the national capital, the police chief also reviewed the law and order arrangements at various border points in view of the farmers' agitation, they added.
Two UK Returnees Test Positive for Covid-19 in Kashmir, Samples Sent to Delhi
The number of people infected with the new UK-linked variant of coronavirus has gone up to 90 in India, according to the Union Health Ministry.
2-month-old Girl Victim of Bhandara Hospital Fire Was Set for Discharge
A baby girl who had brought joy to Geeta and Vishwanath Behere (22), despite being born underweight at a private hospital on November 10 last year, was one of the 10 infants who died after a fire broke out in the childcare unit of the state-run Bhandara d...
Bird Flu Scare: Delhi Bans Import of Live Birds, Ghazipur Poultry Market to Be Closed for 10 Days
Noting that there is no confirmed case of avian influenza in Delhi so far, the chief minister said samples have been sent to Jalandhar laboratory.
Newborn Ward Was Left Unattended When Fire Broke Out in Bhandara Hospital, Say Sources
At least three of the ten infants died of burn injuries in the Bhandara district hospital fire in Maharashtra while seven others died of suffocation caused by smoke on Saturday, Health Minister Rajesh Tope said.
Karnataka Brahmin Board Launches Two Schemes for Financial Assistance to Brides
According to the Karnataka State Brahmin Development Board, under the 'Arundhati' scheme, families of Brahmin brides will get Rs 25,000 while under the 'Maitreyi' scheme, they will receive Rs 3 lakh if the woman marries a priest in the state.