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At 45,352, India Sees Marginal Decline In Daily Covid Cases
India reported a marginal decline of 1,740 cases and logged 45,352 fresh Covid infections in the last 24 hours, pushing the overall country's tally to 32,903,289. The country also witnessed 366 deaths in the same time span, taking the death toll to 4,39,895, according to the health ministry's updated data on Friday. ....
103.66% People Get 1st Covid Dose In Punjab's Mohali
Punjab's Mohali district scripted history by administering the first dose of Covid-19 vaccination to not only its total eligible population of 7,46,119 but also to 27,000 more people, the administration said on Friday. ....
Use Local Traditions To Help Vaccination Drive: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said the local traditions should be used to help the vaccination drive. He was interacting with the healthcare workers and beneficiaries of the Covid vaccination programme in Himachal Pradesh via video conferencing. ....
'Good News': Women Can Be Inducted Into Armed Forces Through NDA, SC Told
Nudged by the Supreme Court, the Centre on Wednesday informed the apex court that it has taken a decision to allow women into the National Defence Academy (NDA). ....
Radicalisation, Trust Deficit Biggest Challenges To Peace: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday called for a shared template to fight against radicalisation and extremism while virtually addressing the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit. ....
DGCA Extends Ban On International Commercial Flights Till Oct 31
The Directorate General of Central Aviation (DGCA) has decided to extend the ban on scheduled international commercial flights till October 31, considering the Covid-19 scenario. ....
India Withdraws Covid Restrictions Imposed On Visiting UK Nationals
India on Wednesday withdrew the Covid-related restrictions imposed on UK nationals travelling to India. ....
India Re-elected Unopposed To UN Human Rights Council
India was re-elected to the Human Rights Council on Thursday for another three-year term, starting next year with a pledge to "to bring its pluralistic, moderate and balanced perspective to straddle various divides or differences in the Council". ....
India To Touch 100 Crore Covid Vaccination Mark Next Week: Mandaviya
Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Saturday that India will achieve the target of 100 crore Covid vaccinations in the coming week. ....
Facebook To Pay $4.79mn Fine For Discriminating In Favour Of Foreigners Against US Citizens
In a case that turns on its head the common perception of foreigners suffering bias in the US, Facebook is to pay a fine of $4.75 million for discriminating in favour of foreign workers on H1-B visas and against American citizens and permanent residents, according to the Justice Department. ....
