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Will there be a thaw as government and farmers back at the negotiating table?
In its first term in 2015, the NDA had put the Land Acquisition Bill on hold. Apart from that, the government has ushered in pathbreaking and courageous legislations on several policy fronts. It is now faced with agitating farmers wanting to discuss nothing else except a repeal of the laws at another meeting to be held today.
India approves sale of Akash missile system to foreign nations
A surface-to-air missile with a range of 25 km with over 96 per cent indigenisation, Akash, developed by the DRDO, is India's first indigenously designed missile system and can target fighter jets, cruise missiles, drones and other aerial assets. It was inducted into the Indian Air Force in 2014 and in the Indian Army in 2015.
Bharat Biotech to make presentation before expert panel for vaccine approval
Earlier on Wednesday, the Serum Institute of India (SII)'s application for emergency use authorisation of its Covid-19 vaccine was also considered by the Subject Expert Committee. The development came hours after the United Kingdom accepted the recommendation of the Medicines and Healthcare Regulatory Agency (MHRA) to authorise the Oxford University-AstraZeneca's Covid-19 vaccine, Covishield, for emergency approval use.
Heavy Chinese war equipment deployed near Ladakh border but India ready to handle situation: IAF Chief
Indian Air Force Chief RKS Bhaduria on Tuesday said that the Chinese have deployed heavy war equipment near Ladakh border but India is fully prepared to handle the situation. He made these remarks while addressing a webinar on 'National Security Challenges and Air Power' organised by Vivekanand International Foundation.
Air India pilots say no to pre-flight Covid tests during offs and rest period
Pilots have warned they will take recourse if any pilot is coerced. "If we find any pilot irrespective of grade/designation being coerced to violate Air India FDTL Scheme, we will be forced to seek recourse as well as lodge a formal complaint with the concerned agencies", they said.
Delhi government aims to vaccinate healthcare workers in 5 days
The Delhi government will administer the coronavirus vaccine to 51 lakh people in the first phase. Initially, it will be given to three lakh healthcare workers, six lakh frontline workers, and 42 lakh people either above 50 years of age and below 50 years but with co-morbidities.
International flights to remain suspended till January 31, 2021
"This restriction shall not apply to international all-cargo operations and flights specifically approved by DGCA (Directorate General of Civil Aviation)," an official statement said on Wednesday. "However, international scheduled flights may be allowed on selected routes by the competent authority on a case to case basis," it added.
New Covid-19 Variant: 4 in Delhi confirm mutant, 200 in quarantine
All four patients have been admitted in the Lok Nayak Jai Prakash (LNJP) Hospital. The patients found infected with the new variant have been isolated separately in different rooms of a special ward designated for the patients suspected or found infected with the new variant, the hospital officials said.
New UK Covid Strain: ICMR says careless therapies used for treatment may lead to mutants | 5 points
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) Director-General Balram Bhargava on Tuesday said that usage of unapproved therapies for COVID-19 treatment-related issues can cause the virus to develop mutants. These therapies can lead to immune pressure on the COVID virus, which may result in mutations like the new strain found in the UK.
Talks With Farmers: Discussion underway to end deadlock as agitation enters 35th day
The meeting started around 2.30 p.m. at Vigyan Bhavan in the presence of Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar, Consumer Affairs Minister Piyush Goyal and Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Som Parkash. Agriculture Secretary Sanjay Agarwal and other Ministry officials also are attending the meeting.
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