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The Centre has said the requirement for cold storage may change with the arrival of other COVID-19 vaccines in the future and it is fully prepared to take appropriate steps

Drones favoured tool of Pakistan-based terror outfits

Undetected by radars, they are used to smuggle drugs and weapons, and conduct aerial surveillance

New vaccination SOP in place in Bengal after fraud unearthed

TMC MP Mimi Chakraborty among participants injected with an antibiotic at a camp in Kolkata

‘Mann ki Baat’ is non-political platform wherein PM discusses subjects that enhance knowledge: Nadda

He called upon party leaders to hold booth-level meetings after listening to ‘Mann Ki Baat’ every month, saying it will strengthen the party.

Mann ki Baat | PM Modi urges people to shed vaccine hesitancy

Trust science and scientists, not rumours, to combat the threat of COVID-19, he says in the monthly broadcast.

Availability of COVID vaccine for kids will pave way for school reopening, says AIIMS chief

The AIIMS stressed that though children mostly have mild infections of COVID-19 and some even are asymptomatic, they can be carriers of the infection.

Indian Army conducts airborne exercise

The exercise entailed para drop of paratroopers and combat heavy loads, including vehicle-mounted anti-tank and air defence missile detachments

COVID-19 resurgence ‘speculative’ for now, govt. tells Supreme Court

‘No global scientific evidence that virus targets particular age group,’ says Health Ministry

Indo-Japanese partnership during COVID-19 relevant for global stability: PM Modi

The PM was speaking after virtually inaugurating a Japanese Zen garden and Kaizen Academy set up at the premises of the Ahmedabad Management Association.

Rajnath Singh begins visit to Ladakh amid stalemate in disengagement process with China

The dedication of Indian soldiers and veterans towards the country is an "exemplary example", Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Sunday soon

Morning Digest | Centre raises alert on Delta Plus variant, farmers complete 7 months of protest, and more

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Two personnel injured in twin blasts at IAF Jammu station

One caused minor damage to the roof of a building while the other exploded in an open area,’ an IAF spokesman said.

Dissent introduces ideas of change, says Romila Thapar

Highlighting the role of women in protests, historian calls for additional ways of debating solutions to problems

Gupkar Alliance | A diverse coalition

The multi-party bloc remains a formidable force in J&K’s political landscape

Coronavirus | 186 crore vaccine doses needed to cover all over 18, says Centre

Free vaccines for everyone, Supreme Court told.

Coronavirus | India administers 6.19 million COVID-19 vaccine doses on June 26, 2021

Seven-day rolling average of daily vaccinations in the country continues to increase.

Delta variant most transmissible: WHO

It has been identified in 85 countries.

Modi government harassing farmers since 2014, working on policy to divide them: Congress

The protest against the laws by farmers camping at various Delhi border points began in November last year and they are demanding that the legislations be withdrawn.

Activists seek 50 more days of work under MGNREGA

Over 2 lakh households have exhausted quota.

Congress demands immediate restoration of dearness allowance

Hitting out at the government, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said it is a crime to “loot” ₹37,500 crore from soldiers, government employees and pensioners.

PM Modi reviews COVID-19 vaccination drive, says important to continue momentum

Over 3.77 crore COVID vaccine doses have been administered in the last six days, the government said in a statement

Explained | Why does the J&K delimitation exercise matter?

Following from the 2019 reorganisation Act, the exercise will be based on the 2011 census and add seven seats to the Assembly

Despite shortages, Army Aviation raises tempo in operations along LAC

Progress expected in Ka-226T helicopter deal with Russia soon

HCs have assured action to fill vacancies, CJI tells Centre

CJI Ramana writes to Law Minister, stresses need for better IT infrastructure

Omar Abdullah seeks delimitation, J&K Statehood before election

Centre’s timeline not acceptable, says National Conference leader.

Farmers complete 7 months of protest, allege ‘undeclared emergency’

Not allowing us to even submit memorandum reflects undeclared emergency, says Samyukt Kisan Morcha

CJI reminisces letter that became roadmap for his tenure

He was speaking at virtual launch of book authored by Justice Raveendran

India is 'incredibly important' partner to United States in the region and globally: White House

White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki on Friday said that the US took a range of steps to help India to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic

India achieves milestone of conducting 40 crore COVID-19 tests: ICMR

This has led to early identification, prompt isolation and effective treatment of COVID-19 cases, says Dr. Bhargava

Top BJP leaders discuss preparations for Assembly polls in 5 states in 2022

The ruling party leaders have been holding deliberations for some time over a number of issues, ranging from the COVID-19 vaccination exercise to various governance and political matters.

Addiction is neither cool nor a style statement: PM Modi on International Day against Drug Abuse

The prime minister also shared an old Mann Ki Baat episode which contained many aspects of overcoming the drugs menace.

Coronavirus | Centre raises alert on delta plus variant

Advisory to States calls for more samples for epidemiological correlations.

There are countries ‘clearly guilty’ of aiding terrorism, wilfully providing safe havens to terrorists: India

India’s Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador T. S. Tirumurti said that preventing terrorists from accessing financial resources is crucial to successfully counter the threat of terrorism.

Vigilance Commissioner Suresh Patel to act as CVC

The appointment was necessitated after Sanjay Kothari completed his term as the chief of the probity watchdog on June 23.

Twitter withholds 35 tweets after legal request from India

Twitter has "withheld" about 35 tweets following a legal request from the Indian government, as per information on the Lumen database. Twitter

India, Greece call for respect of sovereignty and territorial integrity

MEA statement indirectly refers to role of Turkey which supports Pakistani position on Kashmir

Coronavirus updates | June 26, 2021

India has so far reported almost 50 cases of the Delta Plus variant of SARS-CoV-2, with Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu leading with the maximum number of cases.

ED arrests two aides of ex-Maharashtra HM Deshmukh in PMLA case

Officials said Anil. Deshmukh’s personal secretary Sanjeev Palande and personal assistant Kundan Shinde have been arrested

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