"We will use our tenure to bring human-centric & inclusive solutions to matters of international peace and security. India will be a voice for the developing world. We will not shy away from raising our voice against the common enemies of humanity like terrorism," said TS Tirumurti, Permanent Representative of India to UN at Flag Ceremony at UNSC.
Andhra Pradesh CM has ordered a CID inquiry into the unfortunate incident of desecration of Lord Ram idol in Ramateertham. He has ordered for modernization of the temple. A new idol will be installed there: State Endowments Minister Vellampalli Srinivasa Rao
Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot has decided to increase by three to four times the reward money which is given to sportspersons winning medals in Olympic, Asian, and Commonwealth games: State government
Kannada actor Shwetha Kumari was arrested today in connection with the seizure of 400 gram of Mephedrone (MD) by Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) on January 2: Sameer Wankhede, Zonal Director, Narcotics Control Bureau, Mumbai
Himachal Pradesh: No movement of humans shall be allowed within one km radius of Pong Dam or alert zone declared by Kangra district administration, says Kangra district magistrate in an official order
Himachal Pradesh: Kangra District Magistrate issues order, completely prohibiting sale/purchase/export of any poultry/birds/fish of any breed/age & their related products (eggs, meat, chicken etc) in Fatehpur, Dehra, Jawali & Indora areas of Kangra.
Haryana government has started process to distribute free tablets to all students from Classes 8 to 12 studying in government schools of the state before the start of the next academic session: State government
Six people -- two each in Kozhikode & Alappuzha & one each in Kottayam & Kannur -- have tested positive for new mutated strain of coronavirus: Kerala Health Minister KK Shailaja
Rajasthan: Three people have tested positive for UK strain of coronavirus in Hakmabad area of Sri Ganganagar district, says Sadulshahar SDM Hawa Singh Yadav
DV Sadananda Gowda (in file photo), Union Minister for Chemicals & Fertilizers continues to be stable. All his test results are normal & he is likely to be discharged in a day or two post further observations &recommendations from our medical experts:Aster CMI Hospital, Bengaluru
CM Uddhav Thackeray today held a meeting to discuss the preparations on COVID vaccination in the state. In the same meeting, he also discussed the situation in state after eight persons were found positive for the new strain of coronavirus: Maharashtra Chief Minister's Office
Covaxin has shown less than 10 % adverse reactions, while others have 60-70% adverse reactions.AstraZeneca was giving 4g paracetamol to volunteers to suppress such reactions. We haven’t given paracetamol to any volunteer. I can assure our vaccine is a 200 % safe: Bharat Biotech MD
New Delhi, January 4: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to deliver the inaugural address at National Metrology Conclave at 11 am on Monday via video conferencing. The theme of the conclave is 'Metrology for the Inclusive Growth of the Nation'. According to the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), PM Modi will also dedicate 'National Atomic Timescale', and 'Bhartiya Nirdeshak Dravya' to the nation, and lay foundation stone of the 'National Environmental Standards Laboratory'. Catch live breaking news and latest updates on India, politics, crime, business, entertainment, sports and world affairs here.
Finance Secretary AB Pandey on Monday revealed that record-high GST collection of over Rs 1.15 lakh cr was reported in December 2020. He said this was because India's economy is on path of recovery. "We've brought many changes at system level for better compliance. We're taking targeted action against those who have discrepancies in their record", he said.
In Karnataka, the maiden DEMU train service to the Kempegowda International Airport Halt station started today. In Maharashtra, Mumbai experienced a light shower of rainfall on Monday. In Delhi, protesters demonstrating against the farm laws at the Chilla border (Delhi-Noida border) take refuge in tents amid the recent spell of rainfall in the capital.
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