Centre reviews progress of COVID-19 Vaccination; asks States to maximize use of Near-to-Home vaccination centres
New Delhi, May 31 The Union Health Ministry today held a review meeting with administrators from States and Union Territories
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Month: May 2021
Delhi HC dismisses plea seeking to halt construction work of Central Vista project; Govt rejects opposition criticism
New Delhi, May 31 The Delhi High Court today dismissed a petition which had sought a stay on the construction
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NS Tomar launches Horticulture CDP to ensure holistic growth of horticulture
New Delhi, May 31 Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Narendra Singh Tomar today virtually launched the Horticulture Cluster Development Programme
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WHO honours Dr Harsh Vardhan for efforts in tobacco control
New Delhi, May 31 This year WHO Director-General Special award has been given to Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan.
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China allows couples to have three children after relaxation in its one-child policy failed to bear result
Beijing, May 31 In a major shift in its population policy, China announced on Monday that couples may have up
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India to convene standalone meeting of BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs and International Relations tomorrow
New Delhi, May 31 India as the current BRICS Chair will convene the standalone meeting of BRICS Ministers of
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Sanjeet clinches gold for India at Asian Boxing Championships
Dubai, May 31 Indian heavyweight boxer Sanjeet defeated Olympic silver-medallist Vassiliy Levit in the 91kg final to clinch gold medal
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UIDAI issues draft for new Aadhaar norms to supersede 2016 framework
New Delhi, May 31 The draft Aadhaar (Authentication and Offline Verification) Regulations, 2021 stipulate that the Authority may enable an
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Mamata appoints Alapan Bandyopadhyay as chief advisor; show-cause notice likely to officer over Centre’s order
New Delhi, May 31 A show cause notice is being served on Alapan Bandyopadhyay, who was earlier in the day
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New coronavirus variant detected in Vietnam, spreads quickly by air
Hanoi, May 30 Authorities in Vietnam have detected a new coronavirus variant that is a combination of the Indian and
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