INDIA
Dry run for Covid-19 vaccine administration in 4 states next week
According to the Health Ministry, each state will plan the dry run in two districts and preferably in different session type settings, for example, district hospital, urban site, private health facility, rural outreach etc. It would also enable linkages between planning, implementation and reporting mechanisms and identify challenges and guide the way forward prior to actual implementation, including improvements that may be required in the envisaged process.
'Now there are no middlemen': PM Modi defends farm laws, attacks Opposition for misleading farmers
This is the seventh instalment under the PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi Scheme -a direct benefit transfer scheme for the farmers. He lashed out at the West Bengal government for not facilitating this programme and denying benefits to 70 lakh farmers of the state. He said the state governments of different political parties in other states have, however, facilitated this PM Kisan Scheme.
India, China agree next round of military talks should be held soon: Ministry of External Affairs
MEA spokesperson Anurag Srivastava said the diplomatic and military talks have helped both sides to enhance understanding of each other’s positions on the issue.
Chidambaram demands cash transfer for those grappling with economic hardship
The Congress and its leaders had also pressed for 'NYAY' to be implemented during the pandemic which guarantees minimum income and was a flagship promise of the Congress during the 2019 general elections. During the pandemic, interim Congress President Sonia Gandhi wrote a letter to the Prime Minister on the same issue.
'Looking forward to welcome PM Boris Jonson': MEA amid reports that trip may not be possible
"We had invited the prime minister of the UK as the Chief Guest at the Republic Day parade in 2021. When UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab was here, he had publicly confirmed his acceptance", said Anurag Srivastava Spokesperson External Affairs Ministry .
Goa churches ready for Christmas prayers as per Covid-19 norms
One of the most popular religious events in the coastal state, the Christmas-eve mass this time would be held as per the new rules to formally usher in the festive season, said Fr Walter D'Sa, the parish priest of Our Lady of Immaculate Conception church, one of the state's significant churches.
The year in which Congress lost 3 seasoned campaigners
It is a tough loss for the Congress since these leaders were stalwarts and had their own USPs besides being perceived as Gandhi family loyalists. Patel, for instance, who passed away due to Covid-related complications on November 25, acted as a bridge between the young and the old in the party, besides being a trusted confidant of Sonia Gandhi when it came to the affairs of the party.
Delhi: Lawyer Mehmood Paracha's office raided, going by the book, say police
According to the Delhi Police, during the course of a bail matter pertaining to an accused of the Northeast Delhi riots, use of a forged notary stamp and creation of allegedly false and manipulated evidence at the hands of certain members of the bar was noticed. The Ld. Special Court had observed that the same required thorough investigation. Pursuant to this, a criminal case under appropriate sections of law was registered and an investigation taken up.
Participate in Phase 3 trials to protect against Covid-19: Bharat Biotech
In frequently asked questions (FAQ) on its vaccine trials, Bharat Biotech said: "It may take many months for the subjects above the age of 50 years to be immunised for Covid-19 vaccine, as per the government's recommendations."
PM Modi to flag off India's first driverless metro train on December 28
The train will run on the 37 km Magenta line from Janakpuri West to Botanical Garden, Anuj Dayal, DMRC's Executive Director of Corporate Communications, in a statement. "Prime Minister Narendra Modi will also launch the fully operational National Common Mobility Card (NCMC) for travel on the 23 km Airport Express line (New Delhi to Dwarka Sector 21) on December 28," the statement said.
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