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Anjali Birla, Daughter of Lok Sabha Speaker, Did Take IAS Exam; Records Debunk False Facebook Posts
Anjali Birla’s name does appear on the list of reserve candidates from the 2019 examinations published on the UPSC website.
Mumbai Court Grants Bail to Murder Accused As Seized Pistol Turns Out to be 'Cigarette Lighter'
The court also stated that the ballistic report submitted to the court did not find any positive evidence regarding the firing.
India and Japan Ink Pact on Movement of Skilled Workers
The areas under which skilled Indian workers would be eligible to seek employment in Japan include construction, shipbuilding and ship-related industry, automobile maintenance, nursing, aviation, agriculture, fisheries and food services industry among oth...
CPI-M MLA in Kerala Dies of Post-Covid-19 Complications
The 61-year old MLA, who represented Kongad constituency in Palakkad district, was admitted to the hospital on December 11 after testing positive for coronavirus.
WHO Says Close To Pfizer Deal That Would Give Poorer Countries Access
The World Health Organization is in advanced negotiations with Pfizer to include the firm's COVID19 shot in the body's vaccinesharing scheme, which would speed vaccine deliveries to poorer countries, a senior WHO official said on Monday.
Nigerian Peddler Swallows 12 Cocaine Pellets During Arrest in Mumbai, Taken to Hospital
The accused, Ifeamyichukwu Pius, was charged for possessing 12 pellets of cocaine when he was caught roaming near a five-star hotel in Juhu for the delivery of the contraband.
'Respect Federal Structure': Yediyurappa Slams Uddhav Thackeray's 'Karnataka-occupied Areas' Remark
In a series of tweets, Yediyurappa declared that Mahajan Commission report's recommendations on the border dispute between Maharashtra and Karnataka is "absolute and conclusive".
COVID-19: India Records Lowest Fatalities in Eight Months
The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 1,02,11,342 pushing the national COVID-19 recovery rate of96.59 percent, while the COVID-19 case fatality rate stands at 1.44percent.
Rajdhani Express Runs into Cattle in UP, 8 Animals Killed
The incident took place late Sunday evening between Jaswant Nagar and Balrai railway stations due to dense fog.
AI to the Rescue: Robots to Deliver Essentials to Covid-19 Patients in a Hospital in Assam
Meanwhile, in a first-of-its-kind in northeast India, a robot developed by young scientist Harjeet Nath from Tripura University was deployed in a government Covid Care Centre in May 2020 to deal with Covid patients.
Day After Halt on Vaccination Drive in Maharashtra, Health Minister Says Exercise to Resume Tomorrow
Maharashtra health minister Rajesh Tope had cited technical glitches in Co-WIN application for the cancellation of the Covid-19 vaccination drive.
Ahead of SC Hearing, Amit Shah Assures 'Manifold Hike in Earnings' But Farmers Say Ready for Sit-in till 2024
Agitating farmer unions on Sunday remained firm on holding a tractor rally on the Republic Day and vowed to continue their stir till the agri laws are repealed, even as Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar urged them to discuss alternatives to scrapp...
All Data Pertaining to Covid Vaccine Trials Should Be Made Public: Medicos & Scientists Forum
The Progressive Medicos and Scientists Forum demanded that all data pertaining to vaccine trials be made public to enable scientists and healthcare workers to make informed choices regarding administration of vaccines.
Intense Cold Wave Conditions Persist in North India, Temperature Set Rise Over Next Two Days
The intense cold wave in Kashmir has resulted in the freezing of water supply lines in several areas. A thick layer of ice has covered several roads. Several water bodies, including the Dal Lake, have also frozen.
Cite Rules Under Which Look Out Circulars Were Issued Against Mallya: Central Info Panel to CBI
Acting on a petition by Pune-based RTI activist Vihar Durve, who was denied information by the CBI, the CIC directed the central agency to cite him regulations under which look out circulars (LOCs) were issued in October and November, 2015.
Statue of Unity Gets More Tourists Than Statue of Liberty: PM Modi
Modi inaugurated the Statue of Unity, billed as the world's tallest, in October 2018 on the occasion of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's 143rd birth anniversary.