https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1346020374463406080?s=20 After the BJP-led government had passed the new farm laws, the farmers from Punjab raised objection to it. Furthermore, they even have blocked borders around the national capital causing a lot of damage to common people, in terms, traffic disruptions. The government , on the other hand, had invited the protesting farmers for discussions. In the sixth round of talks that took place a few days back, the government agreed to a few of their demands and made a few changes for the farmers. While yesterday, the farmers met the agriculture minister for discussions on the farm laws. Though…
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Keeping the fast-evolving COVID-19 situation in mind, Indian men’s team captain Manpreet Singh says his side will got to be “mentally prepared” for the several obstacles it’d face on its thanks to the Tokyo Olympics. Pushed back by a year thanks to the pandemic, the quadrennial sporting extravaganza is slated to be held in July-August. “The biggest learning from last year was to not let external factors affect our goal. There might be many uncertainties but we’d like to only worry about what’s within our control which is to figure towards being our greatest. “There might be several challenges leading…
The crowd limit for the third test between India and Australia, starting here from Thursday, was reduced to 25% of SCG capacity on the advice of the New South Wales Government after fresh COVID-19 cases were registered in the area. Approximately 9,500 viewers will be allowed to watch the sport with the series currently locked at 1-1 despite India’s spectacular comeback. “Reducing the capacity of the venue is crucial in achieving social distancing requirements, and that we sincerely thank ticket-holders for his or her patience, as we process refunds today, reconfigure the SCG seating decide to deliver these social distancing…
Ghaziabad residents in UP came across the worst tragedy when the roof of the shelter on the cremation ground in Muradnagar fell crumbling down on them on Sunday, killing at least 23 people and wounding 15 others. The roof fell off after a few people took cover of the building to protect themselves from the heavy rain. People had gathered at one person named Jai Ram’s house as he had passed away. His relatives gathered for his cremation. Most of them were relatives of Jai Ram, who had been cremated at the time, PTI recorded. The number of wounded may…
According to technical surveillance source, it has been found that militant organisations, along with Pak’s intelligence services, like the ISI, are using cyber and smartphone apps to attract sympathisers and stir up emotions among new recruits. The Pak-based terror outfits are resorting to using fabricated videos of fake security forces atrocities to indulge in recruiting in J&K, officials said on Sunday. This change in the modus operandi of extremist organisations was sparked by a crackdown on J&K security sympathisers. In 2020, more than two dozen jihadist modules were dismantled by security forces and intelligence services, resulting in the detention of…
Today, the farmers demonstrating against the Centre’s three new farm regulations are expected to hold a seventh round of talks with the central government. The meeting between leaders of as many as 40 farmers’ unions and the Union Government will take place at 2 p.m. in Vigyan Bhawan, Delhi. Agriculture minister met Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to discuss the potential policy of the Centre. The defence minister has emerged as one of the main negotiators for the government. “PM Modi’s government will always think about farmers’ welfare”, said the defence minister The agriculture minister had discussed all possible angles and…
Union Minister D V Sadananda Gowda collapsed due to low blood sugar in Chitradurga while on his way to the city from Shivamogga on Sunday and was admitted to hospital here, official sources said. The minister who is 67-years-old has been admitted to hospital and doctors have said that his condition is stable and is awaiting further hospital examinations, they said. The Minister was first admitted to the hospital in Chitradurga, and later moved to the private hospital here by an ambulance by zero traffic control. After attending a state BJP conference, the Minister was on his way to Bengaluru…
The decision by India to sanction two vaccines-Serum Institute’s Covishield and Bharat Biotech’s Covaxin-is a landmark moment in its battle against COVID-19, Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan tweeted this afternoon, shortly after a significant announcement was made by the DCGI drug regulator. He dedicated the two vaccines to those who were at the forefront of India’s war against highly infectious disease. “A watershed moment in India’s famed battle against #COVID19 under the charismatic leadership of Hon’ble PM Sh @narendramodi Ji ! Our wait for #COVID19vaccine is over with COVISHIELD from @SerumInstIndia & COVAXIN from @BharatBiotech approved for emergency use in…
PM Modi congratulated India for DCGI granting approval to Serum Institute of India vaccines and Bharat Biotech is speeding the path to a COVID-free country. The Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) approved Oxford COVID-19 vaccine Covishield, created by the Serum Institute, and natively developed Bharat Biotech covaxin for restricted emergency use in the region. “Vaccines of the Serum Institute of India and Bharat Biotech are granted permission for restricted use in emergency situations,” said DCGI Dr. VG Somani today. After a thorough study, the Central Drugs Quality Control Organisation (CDSCO) has agreed to adopt the recommendations of the Expert…
ICMR said on Saturday that India has successfully isolated and cultivated the new coronavirus strain that causes Covid-19. ICMR added that no other nation has yet recorded active isolation and culture of the United Kingdom-the SARS-CoV-2 version. In a tweet posted by ICMR, the institution said, “SARS-CoV-2, a virus that triggers COVID-19, has been monitored through a national network of ICMR laboratories since the early days of the outbreak in India. The UK-virus variant, with all signature modifications, is now successfully isolated and cultured at the National Institute of Virology (NIV) from clinical specimens obtained from the UK-returnees. A few…