India
Farmers Move SC, to Block More Highways Today as Ministers Push Claims of Agitation Being Hijacked
The protest leaders announced that farmers will block highways connecting Delhi with Jaipur and Agra on Saturday, and will also surround the houses of BJP leaders.
Vaccine Maker Adar Poonawalla Sees Virus as Wake-up Call for Govts to Invest in Healthcare
Looking beyond the pandemic, Serum Institute of India CEO Adar Poonawalla said he anticipates more diseases jumping from animal to human hosts, driving huge demand for vaccines, so the extra capacity is likely to be useful in coming decades.
SC Refuses to Hear PIL on Making Laws to Confiscate 'Benami' Properties, Black Money
The bench, which acknowledged Upadhyay's good work in the field of PILs, also observed that this was becoming a publicity interest litigation.
Mohan Bhagwat to Visit Bengal Before Amit Shah’s 'Crucial' Visit, Will Interact with Intellectuals, Young Achievers
Among others, Mohan Bhagwat will meet Sarod player Pandit Tejendra Narayan Majumdar and renowned poets, classical singers and authors. He will also meet selective ‘Sangathan Pramukhs’, who are active in the state.
Consumer Protection Body Asks FSSAI to Take Action Against Adulteration Reported in Honey Brands
Last week, environment watchdog CSE claimed that honey sold by several major brands in India has been found to be adulterated with sugar syrup. However, the companies have refuted the claims.
No Compromise on Regulatory Norms for Covid-19 Vaccine, Says Harsh Vardhan
The Minister's assertion holds importance at a time questions are being raised on both the safety and efficacy of the vaccines which are being developed at a phenomenal rate at a time the world is struggling to find a silver bullet to end its pandemic woe...
MeToo: Akbar 'Deliberately, Mischievously' Misread Her Article, Ramani Tells Court
he claimed that she has spoken the truth about the allegations against Akbar, made in the wake of the #MeToo movement in 2018, in good faith, which related to public interest and was not defamatory. Akbar had filed the complaint against Ramani for alleged...
In Veiled Message to China, Rajnath Says Need to Avoid Actions That May Further Complicate Situation
In his address at the ASEAN Defence Ministers' MeetingPlus, Singh also said terrorism remains a major scourge for the region and the world.
Coronavirus LIVE Updates: UK Issues Anaphylaxis Warning on Pfizer Vaccine After Adverse Reactions; Canada Approves First Covid-19 Shot
Coronavirus LIVE Updates: Britain's medicine regulator said anyone with a history of anaphylaxis to a medicine or food should not get the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, giving fuller guidance on an earlier allergy warning about the shot.
Lack of Adequate Cold Chain Facilities Biggest Challenge in Covid-19 Vaccine Distribution: Report
The cold chain market with 37 million tonne capacity is very fragmented in India, and the country does not have a single cold chain operator with a capacity of over 5,000 tonne, analysts at Bofa Securities said adding very few of the 3,500 companies are '...
Uproar in Karnataka Assembly Over Diversion of SC/ST Funds for Construction of Flyover
Dalit leaders cutting across party lines took objection to this move and they were also joined by MLAs of the ruling BJP.
Bajrang Punia, Elavenil Valarivan Bag Top Honours at FICCI India Sports Awards
Bajrang Punia and Elavenil Valarivan won the men's and women's Sportsperson of the Year awards respectively at the FICCI India Sports Awards 2020 held virtually this year owing to the Covid-19 pandemic.
JP Nadda to Launch BJP's Door-to-door Campaign from Mamata's Backyard in Kolkata
JP Nadda, who arrived here on a two-day visit to the state, will also inaugurate an election control room at Hastings and party offices in nine districts digitally.
MU Asks Affiliated Colleges to Complete First Year Exams by January 9, 2021
MU’s November 18 circular mentioned that earlier exams for the current batches of undergraduate courses were to be conducted by December 2020, while postgraduate exams were to be held by January next year.
ED Chargesheet in ICICI Fraud Case Reveals Cleaner, Gardener were Directors of Companies
The charge sheet which contains the statements of the employees claimed that they had never heard of the companies in which they were appointed as directors.
'People Don't Care About Fuel Price Hike': Kerala BJP Chief Says Petrol was Dearer During UPA Rule
K Surendran said it was the Congress party which handed over the price regulation authority to the oil companies.