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Army Finalises Deal to Procure 12 Patrol Boats for Surveillance of Pangong Lake, Other Water Bodies
The Army said it inked a contract with Goa Shipyard Ltd, a state-run public sector undertaking, for 12 fast patrol boats for surveillance and patrolling of large water bodies, including those in high altitude areas. "Delivery would commence from May 2021,...
Sri Lanka Calls for Joint Patrols to Resolve Fishing Issues with India
During a virtual meeting of the Sri Lanka-India Joint Working Group (JWG) on Fisheries held last month for the fourth time, the two sides discussed the issues related to fishermen.
ED Traces Varsha Raut's Funds to Maha Man, Attaches Assets of Rs 72 Cr in PMC Bank Case
The central probe agency alleged that the man, Pravin Raut, had "siphoned off" Rs 95 crore worth of funds from the scam-hit bank in the garb of loan, out of which he paid Rs 1.6 crore to his wife, Madhuri Raut, who subsequently transferred Rs 55 lakh in t...
Cold Wave to Abate in North India, Temperatures Likely to Rise by 3-5C from Jan 3
A Western Disturbance as a cyclonic circulation lies over Afghanistan and its neighbourhood at the middle and upper tropospheric levels. It is likely to move slightly eastwards to central Pakistan and its neighbourhood during the next 48 hours and remain...
S S Rajamouli, Karan Johar Launch The Title Of Santosh Sivan's Nxt
Filmmakers S S Rajamouli and Karan Johar on Friday announced the title and first look poster of director Santosh Sivan's next film "Mumbaikar". Rajamouli and Johar took to Twitter to make the official announcement of the action-thriller film, starring V...
LPG Refill Cylinder Booking Just a Missed Call Away for Indane Gas Customers
Booking refills via missed calls is a faster way to book with customers not having to hold calls for a long time.
Govt Will Cover 30 Crore People in Phase 1 of Vaccination Drive, Says Covid-19 Task Force Head
India will pitch for vaccines for 300 million individuals, Dr. Paul said, explaining that healthcare workers nationwide will be targeted in the immediate phase of vaccination. Preparedness for inoculating other groups prioritised by the government is also...
PM Lays Foundation Stone of 'Light House Projects' Which Seeks to Build 1,000 Homes in 1 Yr in Various States
Speaking at the event organised virtually, Modi said housing for the poor and the middle class has been a priority for his government. He said various measures taken by his government in the last six years has restored the confidence of the common man tha...
'May this Year Bring Good Health, Joy and Prosperity': PM Modi Greets Nation on New Year
"Wishing you a happy 2021! May this year bring good health, joy and prosperity. May the spirit of hope and wellness prevail," the prime minister tweeted.
Google Doodle Celebrates January 1 New Year's Day: As Clock Strikes Midnight, Cuckoo Pops Out of Clock House
The Google Doodle, notably labeled as being the 'Day 1' of 2021, features a bird that flies out of the clock house welcoming all to 2021 while the the usual Google logo is covered with holiday lights gently flashing and twinkling.
Have No Reason to Dispute Senior Army Officer's Version on Srinagar Encounter: J&K DGP
There is no reason to dispute the version of an army commander that the three militants killed in an encounter in Srinagar's outskirts had plans to carry out a 'big terror strike', JK DGP Dilbag Singh said.
Gen Naravane Holds Talks with South Korean Counterpart on Boosting Bilateral Military Ties
Gen MM Naravane held talks with his South Korean counterpart Gen Nam Yeong Shin on ways to boost military ties and visited several installations, including the heavily fortified Demilitarised Zone.
‘75% People Must be Immune’: Lessons from Polio, HIV/AIDS Fight as India Readies for Covid Vaccination
News18 spoke to top virologist T Jacob John, who did pioneering research and work on the campaigns against polio and HIV/AIDS, on the issues and questions the country faces as it gears up for coronavirus vaccination.
New Year 2021: No Gathering Allowed in Connaught Place, India Gate During Night Curfew in Delhi
The night curfew will be clamped from 11 pm on December 31 to 6 am on January 1, and again from 11 pm on January 1 to 6 am on January 2.
Centre's Outstanding Debts Increased by 5.6% to Rs 107.04 Lakh Crore in Q2 Amid Covid-fuelled Pressure
The 5.6 per cent quarter-on-quarter increase reflects pressure on revenue collection and rising expenditure due to the COVID-19 crisis.
'Dawai bhi, Kadaai bhi': Modi's Mantra for 2021 as Preps for Virus Vaccine Programme Enters Last Stage
Speaking after laying the foundation stone of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in Rajkot through video conferencing, Modi said the number of new coronavirus cases are decreasing in the country.