Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla on Wednesday handed over 10 lakh doses of ‘Made in India’ vaccines to the representatives of the Myanmar Red Cross Society. Shringla is in Myanmar on a two-day visit, in the first such high-level outreach from India after Myanmar’s military deposed the democratically-elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi in […]
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The WHO’s statement on booster doses comes after its Strategic Advisory Group of Experts on Immunisation (SAGE) said evidence till date indicates “a minimal to modest reduction” of vaccine protection against severe disease over six months after the second dose.
Addressing the second National Committee meeting on Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav here, the PM Narendra Modi said the country is celebrating Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav at a time the whole world is going through the Covid-19 crisis.
O'Brien's suspension had come on a motion moved by MoS V Muraleedharan, which accused him of “unruly and contemptuous behaviour, unbecoming (of) a member of the Rajya Sabha by brazenly throwing the Rajya Sabha Rule Book towards the Chair” during a discussion on the electoral reforms Bill, which was later passed through a voice vote.
Are we creating a system of patronage or give and take. Are we creating an oligarchy?... I am afraid we are creating an oligarchy," John Brittas said about High Court and Supreme Court Judges (Salaries and Conditions of Service) Amend-ment Bill, 2021. Excerpts from the speech
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Beyond the numbers, the Opposition said the session showcased a bullying government that rammed through Bills, did not provide proper replies to questions, and a Prime Minister who did not bother to attend Parliament except for brief customary appearances on first and last days.
Amra Ram Godara was attacked in his native Pareyu village on Tuesday and is in a critical condition. He had recently lodged a police complaint against illegal liquor trade, they said.
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Ravi Shastri, whose tenure as head coach ended recently and who ensured that the team, with a 65 per cent winning run across all formats, is a genuine contender to win a Test series anywhere in the world, will be the guest at an online Adda hosted by The Indian Express on Thursday evening.
As soon as Rajya Sabha met Wednesday, Kharge raised the matter, holding a copy of The Indian Express.
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After Maharashtra and Karnataka, Delhi also came out with fresh curbs to contain Covid-19 spread.
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The minister made this announcement while replying to a Calling Attention Motion on the state’s preparedness to tackle the Omicron variant of Covid-19.
🔴 Pressing for 'Greater Tipraland', scion of Tripura's erstwhile royal family, Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarman, who has floated TIPRA Motha party, has emerged as a key player, triggering fierce competition among state tribal outfits.
Supporting the amendment, the government said, “People now are more educated and participating in new endeavours and also can take rational decisions when it comes to responsible drinking.”
A senior party leader said allying with smaller parties gives the SP more bargaining power, besides being able to reach out to castes and communities outside the party's core Yadav vote base.
INS Vikrant is under construction at Cochin Shipyard Ltd, Kochi. According to the Navy, the indigenous share in the ship's construction is around 76 per cent of overall cost of Rs 19,341 crore.
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