India
National Productivity Council Objects As Eligibility Criteria Rules It Out for Bureaucracy Revamp Project, IIM-A Ineligible Too
However, the government said there will be no change to its eligibility criteria for the prestigious job of consultancy for revamping the competency of India’s bureaucracy.
Delta Variant is "Most Transmissible" Identified So Far: WHO
As border restrictions and other public health measures are loosened across Europe, the U.S. and in other countries with high vaccination rates, WHO officials warned that this could lead to a resurgence of disease.
US Lawmakers Ask Biden Administration To Protect 'DocumenteD Dreamers' From Deportation
A group of influential US lawmakers on Friday urged the Biden administration to take all necessary steps to prevent the deportation of 'documented dreamers'. They are estimated to number around 200,000, a significant majority of whom are kids of H-1B vis...
Biden Should Tell Pakistan To Stop Proxy War In Afghanistan: Diaspora
Members of the Afghan-American community on Friday held a welcome rally in support of their visiting President Ashraf Ghani and CEO Dr Abdullah Abdullah in which they urged US President Joe Biden to ask Pakistan to stop a "proxy war" in Afghanistan. We a...
Jharkhand To Ink Pacts With Power Producers For 3,040 MW Electricity
The Jharkhand government is in the process of finalising pacts with several power producers for sourcing 3,040 MW electricity, an official statement said on Friday. Demand for power in the state is currently at 2,050 MW and likely to grow to 3,440 MW in...
Brazilian Lawmaker Denouncing Vaccine Deal Wears Bullet-proof Vest To Hearing
A Brazilian congressman who has denounced alleged wrongdoing in a 1.6 billion reais ($323 million) COVID19 vaccine contract signed by Brazil's government arrived at a Senate commission inquiry on Friday wearing a bulletproof vest for safety.
IIT-Delhi Launches Covid-19 Rapid Antigen Test Kit Priced at Rs 50
The ICMR approved test kit was launched by Union Minister of State for Education Sanjay Dhotre on Friday.
Need More Data to Decide if Children Can be Vaccinated, Says ICMR Chief
Only the United States is currently administering vaccines to children.
Tamil Nadu Relaxes Lockdown Restrictions; Religious Places, Malls, Stores to Open
Tamil Nadu govt has allowed apparel and jewellery shops and gyms to open for business.
Tout Menace: Plan Afloat to Link Aadhaar, PAN to Passengers' Login Info for Railway Ticket Booking
The director general (DG) also said the Rail Suraksha app has been developed for passengers to register safety-related complaints with the Government Railway Police and the RPF while they are travelling.
Sirsa Man Shaves His Beard After 8 Years Ahead Of OP Chautala's Release From Jail
Former Haryana CM OP Chautala was convicted in Teacher recruitment scam in 2013.
BSE Odisha to Hold Class 10th Re-Exams, Application Form from July 5
BSE 10th Result 2021: Sameer Dash said that the re-exam will be held offline and students who wish to appear for the exam can apply at the board's website from July 5 onwards
Japan to Provide $9.3 Million Aid to India for Building Cold Chain System to Fight Covid
India's coronavirus tally rose to 3,01,34,445 on Friday after a single-day rise of 51,667 COVID-19 infections.
'Fake' Vaccine Drive: Kolkata Man Arrested, SIT Formed After TMC Leader Mimi Chakraborty Duped into Getting Jabbed
A man has been arrested by West Bengal Police for running a fake COVID-19 vaccination camp in Kolkata’s Kasba area.
UPSESSB Releases Exam Schedule for TGT, PGT 2021, Exams from August 7
UPSESSB PGT, TGT exam schedule reeleased, All aspirants who are appearing for the exam must keep a regular tab of the official UPSESSB website, http://www.upsessb.org.
Bihar: Heavy Rain With Thunderstorm Expected, Yellow Alert Issued For 11 Districts
The agency has also issued a yellow alert for all the districts of North Bihar for June 28.
