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Dalit Activists Write to Sonia Gandhi for Removal of Manu's Statue from Rajasthan HC Premises
According to Hindu mythology, Manu is the progenitor of mankind and the author of the controversial 'Manusmriti', which codifies the rights and duties of various social groups.
'I'm Indira's Granddaughter, Nothing Can Stop Me from Telling Truth', Says Cong Leader Priyanka Gandhi
The UP State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (UPSCPCR) on Thursday sent a notice to Gandhi regarding her Facebook post in which she criticised the Kanpur shelter home incident where 57 girls tested positive for Covid.
Social Inequalities Reflected in Covid-19 Care as Govt Hospitals Remain Overburdened with Crowded Wards
Care ranges from crowded wards at public hospitals that some worry will make them sicker than if they stayed home to spacious suites at private hospitals that only the wealthy can afford.
Railway Installs Alarm System in Delhi's Covid-19 Isolation Coaches to Alert Docs of Emergencies
In case of emergency, as soon as the patient presses the emergency call bell, a red light fitted outside the coach will glow with a loud sound. This will enable the caregivers to attend to the sick person.
Power Ministry Considering 20-25% Import Tax on Solar Modules
India does not currently levy a customs duty on imports of solar cells and modules, but has a safeguard duty to protect its local industry which expires in July.
Kejriwal Launches Video Call Facility for Covid-19 Patients at Delhi's LNJP Hospital
The chief minister said that till now, relatives of coronavirus patients were not able to talk to them, but that that issue has been resolved.
Decision on Remaining CBSE Exams Likely Today as SC to Hear Plea Seeking Cancellation of Boards Amid Pandemic
The top court had deferred the hearing on Tuesday to June 25 after Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing on behalf of the Centre and CBSE, submitted that discussions on the matter were at an advanced stage and that a decision will be taken by Wednesda...
Railways' Isolation Coaches Facility in Delhi's Shakur Basti Gets Its First Suspected Covid-19 Patient
This is the first patient to be admitted in any of the 503 coaches requisitioned by the Delhi government to be used as COVID Care Centres for suspected or confirmed patients.
Uttarakhand Govt to Send Notice to Patanjali over Covid-19 'Cure', Says Firm Didn’t Mention Virus When Applying for Licence
The AYUSH ministry earlier asked Patanjali to "provide at the earliest" the composition and other details of the medicine it claimed is for the treatment of COVID-19, ordering it to stop advertising "the product until the issue is examined".
Border Issue With China Can Lead to Serious Situation, Warns Former PM Manmohan Singh
Manmohan Singh on Monday slammed the Prime Minister on the Chinese transgression accusing him of delivering 'disinformation' following Modi's statement in the all-party meeting and later clarification by the PMO.
India Has One Covid-19 Death Per Lakh Population Compared to Global Average of 6.04: Health Ministry
In India, early detection of cases, timely testing and surveillance, extensive contact tracing coupled with effective clinical management have helped to check case mortality, the ministry said.
PM Modi Greets People on Occassion of Jagannath Rath Yatra
He wished that the occasion brings happiness, prosperity, good luck and health to the lives of the people.
Covid-19: How Hetero Jumped on to the Remdesivir Bandwagon And Launched COVIFOR
When in January, reports started to appear about the use of Gilead’s experimental drug Remdesivir on COVID-19 patients in China, Hetero plunged in immediately to develop the drug.
India's Covid-19 Cases Per Lakh Population among Lowest in World: Health Ministry
For every one lakh population, there are 30.04 coronavirus cases in India, while the global average is over three times at 114.67, the ministry said, referring to the WHO Situation Report 153, dated June 21.
Clash Breaks Out Between Residents And Civil Defence Staff at West Delhi Containment Zone; 1 Arrested
Some residents of the containment zone became agitated to go out while food was being distributed there. When they were prevented from stepping out, they started arguing and a quarrel broke out.
Huge Opportunities For Businesses in Railways, Says Union Minister Piyush Goyal
He added that the private sector can look at an elevated corridor along the national highways as land procurement would not be a challenge there.