National News, India News, Latest National News, Breaking News India

Coronavirus | SCBA moves Supreme Court, says High Courts best suited to deal COVID-19 situation at local level

The bench, also comprising justices L Nageswara Rao and S Ravindra Bhat, would take up the plea for hearing on Friday.

PM Modi announces India-U.S. climate partnership

The Prime Minister said he and President Biden are launching the ‘India-US climate and clean energy Agenda 2030 partnership’.

‘Oxygen Express’ trains set off for Maharashtra, U.P.

Tankers filled with LMO are being transported by the Indian Railways’ roll on-roll of (Ro-Ro) service.

Give country solution, not hollow speeches: Rahul Gandhi to government on COVID-19 situation

He also attacked the government, alleging it has brought destruction and has turned the middle-class poor.

Reconsider policy of not vaccinating at home: Bombay HC to Centre

The court said some middle way must be found.

Coronavirus | Give information on number of children infected with COVID-19 at child care homes: NCPCR to States

The NCPCR said as per news reports, children from child care institutions across the country are contracting coronavirus

Centre cracks down on curbs to oxygen movement

The centre prohibited supply of oxygen for industrial purposes, except those exempted by the Government.

Improve oxygen supply, stop hoarding: PM

“PM spoke about the need to work rapidly on multiple aspects.”

Offered not-for-profit price for COVID vax; to supply through government contracts in India, says Pfizer

The company, however, did not reveal the ‘not-for-profit’ price that it has suggested to the government.

Decide representation for setting up commission for NRIs: Delhi High Court to Centre

With the observation, the court disposed of the plea seeking setting up of a commission at the national level for Non Resident Indians.

BSF thwarts infiltration bid of 3 Pak intruders along Punjab's Pathankot

The BSF thwarted an infiltration attempt by three Pakistani intruders along the India-Pakistan international border in Punjab's Pathankot district,

Vaccine policy discriminatory, Sonia Gandhi tells PM Modi

Congress president urges government to reverse strategy

SC wants national plan on COVID-19 situation, including on oxygen supply

The apex court appointed senior advocate Harish Salve as an amicus curiae to assist it in the suo motu proceedings.

India committed to decarbonising its economy as responsible global citizen: Dharmendra Pradhan

Observing that India’s energy demand is all set to increase in the coming years, he told a U.S. think-tank that the future of the growth of energy demand will come from India.

Over 3.14 lakh new COVID-19 cases in India, highest-ever single-day spike in any country

The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 1,34,54,880.

Delhi High Court dismisses Facebook, WhatsApp pleas against CCI order to investigate privacy policy

WhatsApp had contended that since the issue of its privacy policy was before the Supreme Court, the Competition Commission of India did not need to order the probe.

PM Modi, Mamata, leaders condole death of Sitaram Yechury’s son

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, Congress leader Shashi Tharoor, and several leaders condoled the demise of

Coronavirus updates | April 22, 2021

Meanwhile, with more than 3.14 lakh cases, India has recorded world’s highest single-day spike on April 21, 2021

Sitaram Yechury’s son Ashish passes away due to COVID-19

The 35-year-old was in the ICU since April 12 after the infection spread to his lungs.

Supreme Court paves way for ad-hoc judges in High Courts

Terming pendency of around 57 lakh cases in High Courts as “docket explosion”, the Supreme Court activated a “dormant” constitutional provision to

Four more Rafale jets arrive in India

This completes first Rafale squadron in IAF based in Ambala

Indian ads further gender stereotypes, shows study

They are more likely to be depicted as caretakers and parents than male characters

Coronavirus | Centre ramps up production capacity of Remdesivir

Amid reports of shortage of antiviral drug Remdesivir, the Centre on Wednesday announced that the production capacity of Remdesivir injections is

States assured seamless oxygen supply, says Nirmala Sitharaman

Minister Nirmala Sitharaman holds virtual meeting with industry leaders

Coronavirus | With more than 3 lakh cases, India records world’s highest single-day spike on April 21, 2021

The country reported as many 3,15,660 cases and 2,091 deaths.

PM Modi to participate in climate summit on April 22

In the virtual event, world leaders to exchange views on climate change, enhancing climate actions

Coronavirus | Over 13.22 crore vaccine doses administered till now

The cumulative number of COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in the country stands at 13,22,40,352 as per the 8 p.m. provisional report, it said.

High Courts in crisis situation with huge vacancies, says Supreme Court

Centre should appoint judges within 3-4 weeks if collegium reiterates its recommendations unanimously, it says.

Coronavirus | Very few post-vaccine infections, says ICMR

ICMR says such ‘breakthrough’ cases do not undermine the efficacy of shots.

Pallium India runs COVID-19 helpline

Sukh-Dukh Helpline aids people cope with losses due to the pandemic

Coronavirus | Shashi Tharoor and Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury test positive

While Mr. Tharoor was actively campaigning for his party in the recently concluded Kerala election, Mr Chowdhury has been leading his party's campaign in West Bengal.

Coronavirus | Efforts being ramped up for massive production of vaccines: Department of Biotechnology Secretary

Renu Swarup said a financial support of ₹400 crore is being provided to vaccine candidates from Zydus Cadilla, Biological E, Gennova and Bharat Biotech

India again placed at 142nd rank in press freedom

It’s one of the most dangerous countries for journalists trying to do their job properly: RSF

Keep border issue at ‘appropriate position’ and focus on long term ties, China tells India

‘Work to bring bilateral relations back to the track of sound and steady development,” Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman says.

Other Articles