INDIA

Shashi Tharoor criticises govt nod to Bharat Biotech vaccine without phase-3 trials
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This is all we are saying. Of course, we will be proud if the vaccine turns out to work effectively. But offering it before phase-3 clinical trials have proven its efficacy is a violation of every scientific protocol and unheard of in the world. Jingoism is no substitute for common sense. said Tharoor.
I-T records Robert Vadra's statement in Benami properties case
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An IT department source related to probe told IANS, "An I-T team is at Vadra's residence to record his statement in the Benami properties matter." Vadra is Congress President Sonia Gandhi's son-in-law and is married to Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi. He has been unable to join the probe due to the Covid pandemic.
Kerala: Congress, Muslim League spar over Welfare Party relation
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In the recently held local body polls, the Congress and the UDF received a major drubbing. And the party insiders have been blaming the alliance with the Welfare Party for this. However, the Muslim League leadership has now come out against the statement of the KPCC chief and said that Mullappally cannot openly come out against such a political move.
India soon to start world's largest vaccination programme: PM Modi
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Modi made the remarks after inaugurating the National Metrology Conclave virtually and also dedicated the National Atomic Timescale and Bharatiya Nirdeshak Dravya to the nation. He also laid the foundation stone for the National Environmental Standards Lab.
Reliance Jio to move HC to seek govt intervention to stop vandalism by miscreants
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These acts of violence have endangered the lives of thousands of its employees and caused damage and disruption to the vital communications infrastructure, sales and service outlets run by its subsidiaries in the two states, RIL said.
Despite dinner, dharna together, Gehlot-Pilot differences obvious
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It was for the first time after August last year that Gehlot and Pilot were seen together ever since the high command brokered peace between the two. Gehlot called a dinner after the dharna in which he invited leaders from the Pilot's camp as well in a bid to be seen as the peacemaker.
One Nation, One Election only after consensus: BJP leader
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Counting several benefits from simultaneous elections in the country, he said that this will speed up the development plans of the country and the states. Repeated elections and related code of conduct will not hinder development and the simultaneous elections will also curb black money.
25 killed in cemetery tragedy in UP; civic officials, contractor booked
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The incident was reported in the morning when around 50 people, who came for the last rites of a fruit-seller, took shelter under the roof of a recently-built corridor to save themselves from getting drenched. However, minutes later, the roof of the structure collapsed.
Doordarshan, All India Radio programmes watched most in Pakistan after India
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According to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, more than 2.5 million users joined the NewsOnAir app, the official Prasar Bharati app, during 2020. Apart from DD National and DD News, the top 10 digital channels of Prasar Bharati include Marathi news from DD Sahyadri, Kannada programming on DD Chandna, Bangla Samachar from DD Bangla and Telugu programming on DD Saptagiri.
Industry body lauds BSNL's move towards Indian equipment for 4G
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Terming the move as the right direction in fulfilling the vision of self-reliant India, PHD said that it would ensure level-playing field for all indigenous technologies and also strengthen India's cybersecurity preparedness.
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