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Nearly 73 Crore Vaccine Doses Administered So Far, Says Union Health Ministry
The daily vaccination tally is expected to increase with the compilation of the final reports for the day by late in the night, the ministry said.
More Institutes Applied for NIRF 2021, Yet Top Slots Remain With Familiar Colleges
A total of 4,030 new institutes applied for NIRF 2021. Including both overall and category-wise ranking, these colleges have collectively applied for 6272 different parameters.
Centre Places New Purchase Order with SII for 66 Cr Covishield Doses to Be Supplied by Dec: Sources
The Pune-based firm has enhanced the manufacturing capacity of Covishield to more than 20 crore doses per month.
Delta Variant Cases Found in Delhi Increased Steadily During Apr-July: Official Data
According to the official data, for the month of July, the percentage of Delta variant (B.1.617.2), among all the variants detected in Delhi through genome sequencing of samples sent to various laboratories, stood at 90.9 per cent.
Indians Ready to Socialize During Festivals Despite COVID-19 Fears: Survey
A survey by community social media platform LocalCircles found that 80% of Indian households expect visitors over the next 30 days and are planning to host get-togethers for birthdays and festivals
US Chargé d'Affaires in India Meets Mohan Bhagwat, Discusses India’s Democracy & Pluralism
Atul Keshap’s meeting with the RSS chief comes ahead of PM Narendra Modi’s three-day visit to the US, beginning on September 23.
India Administered More Covid Vaccine Doses in Last 10 Days Than All of May
The number of vaccine shots given in the last 10 days was 40 per cent more than in May when 6.11 crore doses were administered.
Hindu Communities Upset Over 'Global Dismantling Hindutva' Conference, Write to 40 American Universities to Withdraw Support
The Hindu groups also object to the date of the conference. The conference is scheduled to be held on November 9 (9/11) which marks the anniversary of one of the worst terrorist attacks in America
Delhi Wants Joint Action Plan to Tackle 'Winter Pollution' with UP, Punjab, Haryana
Gopal Rai said that Delhi will start preparing a "winter action plan" next week and called upon Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan to implement measures.
Govt Asks NTH to Set Up Facilities to Test Nanoparticles, Toys, Air Conditioners This Year
NTH, earlier known as Government Test House, currently has a network of six regional offices at Kolkata, Mumbai, Chennai, Ghaziabad, Jaipur and Guwahati.
Top Russian Security Official Visiting India to Discuss Afghan Crisis With NSA, PM Modi & Jaishankar
\The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said Patrushev is expected to call on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.
National Boxing Gold-winners to Make Team for World Championships; Head Guards Brought Back
The country's Olympic-returned boxers will also have to compete and claim gold at the Nationals to be eligible for the global showpiece.
PM Modi Greets Israeli PM Naftali Bennett on Jewish New Year
PM Modi extended his warmest wishes to the Prime Minister of Israel, Naftali Bennett, the friendly people of Israel, and the Jewish people around the world on the occasion of Rosh Hashanah.
Delhi University to Reopen from September 15, Vaccination Mandatory for Hostellers
Upon reopening, teaching and non-teaching staff must be vaccinated with both the doses and the students are advised to receive at least a single shot of the vaccine, however, for students residing in hostels both doses are mandatory.
Viral Fever in Firozabad: Central Team Says Majority Cases of Dengue, a Few of Scrub Typhus
Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan in a letter to the Uttar Pradesh Chief Secretary has recommended screening of all fever patients for dengue, malaria, scrub typhus and leptospirosis.
ED Issues Lookout Notice Against Former Maharashtra Minister Anil Deshmukh in Money Laundering Case
Anil Deshmukh has skipped numerous summons issued by the investigation agency.