Under the nationwide immunization campaign in the country, more than 88 crore 34 lakh vaccines have been administered so far. The Health Ministry said that more than 65 lakh 34 thousand vaccines were administered yesterday. More than 23 thousand new Kovid cases were confirmed during the last 24 hours. At present, more than two lakh 77 thousand people are undergoing treatment, which is the lowest number in 195 days. s The ministry has said that the recovery rate has gone up to 97.8-5 percent, which is the highest since March last year. Yesterday more than 28 thousand people got healthy. The weekly rate of infection…
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A US Congressional report says that there are at least 12 terrorist groups in Pakistan that the US has designated as foreign terrorist organizations. According to the latest Congress report on terrorism, there are five groups that carry out terror incidents only in India. The report released by the US Congressional Research Branch – Terrorists and Other Terrorist Groups in Pakistan states that Pakistan-based groups can be broadly classified into five types. These include those carrying out incidents globally, Afghanistan-centred, India-centred, Kashmir-centred, domestically and those carrying out communal (anti-Shia) incidents. Major terror groups focused on India include Lashkar-e-Taiba, Jaish-e-Mohammed, Harkat-ul Jihad Islami…
In Afghanistan, the Taliban has asked the US to stop operating drones in Afghan airspace. Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid called this action of America a violation of national security. He has also requested other countries to act according to their mutual obligations or else be prepared to face the consequences.
The political crisis in Punjab has deepened after the resignation of state Congress President Navjot Singh Sidhu. He had resigned yesterday, saying he would not compromise on the future of the state. Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi, after the meeting called to resolve the current crisis, said that the solution to the crisis would be found soon and all issues would be resolved. Sources said that six Punjab Congress MLAs and some local leaders reached Sidhu’s residence last evening. Cabinet minister Razia Sultana has resigned in support of Sidhu along with party general secretary Yogendra Dhingda. Sidhu’s resignation has not been accepted yet…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated 35 special quality varieties of crops to the nation through video conference today. He also dedicated the newly constructed campus of National Institute of Biotic Stress Management, Raipur to the nation. The Prime Minister presented Green Campus Awards to Agricultural Universities. The Prime Minister referred to the locust attack in various states last year amid the Corona pandemic. He said that the government has taken effective measures and saved the farmers from the huge loss due to this. He said that 11 crore soil health cards have been issued for land conservation. The Prime Minister also spoke about several farmer…
Navjot Singh Sidhu has resigned from the post of Congress State President in Punjab. He has sent his resignation letter to party President Sonia Gandhi. In this letter posted on Twitter, Navjot Singh Sidhu has said that he cannot compromise on the agenda of Punjab’s future and its welfare. Sidhu is said to have been unhappy with the recent developments, including the non-accommodation of MLAs of his choice in the cabinet expansion. Sidhu said that he is resigning from the post of state president but will continue to serve the party.
Kolkata Knight Riders defeated Delhi Capitals by three wickets in Sharjah. Kolkata Knight Riders won the match by scoring 130 runs in the 19th over. Earlier, Delhi Capitals could only manage 127 for nine in the allotted 20 overs.
The Ministry of Home Affairs has asked the States and Union Territories to ensure strict adherence to the COVID norms during the upcoming festive season. Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla in a letter to the States and Union Territories has said that there is a possibility of non-compliance of COVID norms during festivals. NS He has asked the states to keep a close watch on the crowd to prevent the increase in the cases of Kovid infection. It has been said in the letter that due to gathering of crowds in fairs and festivals and religious events and functions, new cases of Kovid may…
The World Health Organization is considering resuming its investigation into the origin of the corona virus. The American newspaper The Wall Street Journal reported that the organization has set up a new expert group to continue its study of the origins of the virus. The virus is said to have originated from a laboratory in Wuhan, China. The newspaper report said that the organization has formed a team of 20 scientists to look for new evidence. The team includes laboratory and biosafety experts and geneticists.
Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu has said that India is a peace loving country which has never attacked anyone. He said that cross-border terrorism and drug smuggling are being imposed on our country, but Indian security forces are thwarting these efforts of neighboring countries. He said terrorists are not only getting political support and shelter from across the border but they are also being provided with modern weapons like drones. They are also using new technologies of digital communication. But, in the last few months, Border Security Force personnel have foiled the infiltration of such drones several times. Earlier, Shri Venkaiah Naidu interacted…