‘Witnessing the triumph of Indian science’: Reactions pour in after India crosses historic 1-billion vaccine doses mark

New Delhi:  The cumulative COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in the country surpassed the 100-crore milestone today. Congratulating the citizens of the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi termed the development as a “triumph of Indian science, enterprise and collective spirit of 130 crore Indians.”…

India administers 100 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses: Milestone journey in pictures

New Delhi: India on Thursday achieved a stupendous milestone of administering 100 crore doses of the Covid-19 vaccine, a landmark moment for a country of 135 crore citizens who have been racing against time to defeat the microscopic foe that has tossed their lives upside down. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said “India…

India, Dubai sign pact to build infrastructure; former Pak high commissioner hails it as major success

An agreement was signed between the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir and the government of Dubai at the Raj Bhawan in Srinagar on Monday to build infrastructure. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was hailed “as a major success for India” by a former Pakistan high commissioner, while the pact…

Rail roko protest by farmers hit 2 lakh MT of coal supplies to power plants: Centre

The Centre has claimed that the Rail Roko protest organised by farmers’ organisations led to a major setback to the supply of coal to meet the shortage of the commodity and attempts to restore the power situation. Government sources said data collected by the Railways Ministry showed that at least 46 rakes…

Shah Rukh Khan visits son Aryan Khan at Arthur Road jail day after bail rejection in drugs case

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has reached the Arthur Road prison where his son Aryan Khan is lodged since October 8 after being arrested in the Mumbai cruise drugs case. Physical meetings at the jail were prohibited over the Covid-19 pandemic. These restrictions ended on Wednesday and Thursday was the first day of…

India offered humanitarian assistance to Afghans, Taliban say after 2nd meeting

The Taliban have said India offered extensive humanitarian assistance to the Afghans in its second official meeting with the Indian side on the sidelines of the Moscow Format meet. The Indian delegation led by Joint Secretary, PAI (Pakistan-Afghanistan-Iran Division) JP Singh and the Taliban delegation led by Deputy PM…

Day after calling Rahul Gandhi drug addict, Karnataka BJP accuses HD Kumaraswamy of practising bigamy

Aday after accusing Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of being a drug peddler and an addict, the Karnataka BJP has now targeted former Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy and accused him of practising bigamy. The Karnataka BJP said in a Twitter post: “Signal jump, breach of trust, corruption, nepotism and more than anything…

Uproar over custodial death of man accused of theft in Agra police station

Aman reportedly employed as sweeper at an Agra police station has died while in custody leading to an uproar in the city. The man identified as Arun was accused in a theft case, in which Rs 25 lakh were stolen from Malkhana of an Agra police station. He had been detained by the police in connection with the case. His…

Delhi govt to pay compensation of Rs 50,000 per hectare to farmers for crop damage due to untimely rains

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday said an order has been issued to give compensation of Rs 50,000 per hectare to farmers whose crops have been damaged due to untimely rains in the city. Revenue officials are conducting a survey of the damaged crops and it will be completed within two weeks. The…

Foreign dignitaries hail Kushinagar International Airport inauguration, say it will boost tourism

Several foreign dignitaries, including Sri Lankan minister Namal Rajapaksa, on Wednesday hailed the inauguration of the Kushinagar International Airport, and said it will boost the number of Buddhist tourists visiting India. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday inaugurated the new international airport at…