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'Good News': Women Can Be Inducted Into Armed Forces Through NDA, SC Told
Nudged by the Supreme Court, the Centre on Wednesday informed the apex court that it has taken a decision to allow women into the National Defence Academy (NDA). ....
Radicalisation, Trust Deficit Biggest Challenges To Peace: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday called for a shared template to fight against radicalisation and extremism while virtually addressing the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit. ....
DGCA Extends Ban On International Commercial Flights Till Oct 31
The Directorate General of Central Aviation (DGCA) has decided to extend the ban on scheduled international commercial flights till October 31, considering the Covid-19 scenario. ....
India Withdraws Covid Restrictions Imposed On Visiting UK Nationals
India on Wednesday withdrew the Covid-related restrictions imposed on UK nationals travelling to India. ....
India Re-elected Unopposed To UN Human Rights Council
India was re-elected to the Human Rights Council on Thursday for another three-year term, starting next year with a pledge to "to bring its pluralistic, moderate and balanced perspective to straddle various divides or differences in the Council". ....
India To Touch 100 Crore Covid Vaccination Mark Next Week: Mandaviya
Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Saturday that India will achieve the target of 100 crore Covid vaccinations in the coming week. ....
Facebook To Pay $4.79mn Fine For Discriminating In Favour Of Foreigners Against US Citizens
In a case that turns on its head the common perception of foreigners suffering bias in the US, Facebook is to pay a fine of $4.75 million for discriminating in favour of foreign workers on H1-B visas and against American citizens and permanent residents, according to the Justice Department. ....
India Logs 18,454 New Covid Cases, Recovery Rate Maintained At 98.15%
India reported 18,454 fresh Covid-19 cases on Thursday, and 160 deaths in the last 24 hours, even as the recovery rate continues to be 98.15 per cent as per the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare data. ....
Don't Cast Doubt On Vaccination: SC Junks Plea Against Mass Vaccination Of Covishield, Covaxin
The Supreme Court on Monday junked a plea against mass vaccination through Covishield and Covaxin, saying that vaccination is the key to protect people from Covid-19. ....
India Logs 11,903 Covid-19 Cases In 24 Hours
India registered 11,903 fresh Covid-19 cases in the past 24 hours, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said on Wednesday. ....
