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January 13, 2022 10:07 AM

BJP core committee meeting on Uttar Pradesh assembly polls held in New Delhi

<span style="color: #212529;">The meeting of BJP core committee on Uttar Pradesh assembly polls was held yesterday in New Delhi. The meeting was chaired by Senior party leader and Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Party sources said, discussions took place in the meeting...

January 13, 2022 10:06 AM

ISRO successfully conducts qualification tests of Cryogenic Engine for Gaganyaan

<span style="color: #212529;">Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully conducted qualification tests of the Cryogenic Engine for Gaganyaan human space programme. The ISRO Propulsion Complex in Tamil Nadu conducted the test for 720 seconds duration ye...

January 13, 2022 10:06 AM

Lohri being celebrated today; President Kovind greets citizens on the occasion

<span style="color: #212529;">The festival of harvest, Lohri, is being celebrated today in North India especially in Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Delhi, Jammu and Chandigarh. Lohri marks the end of the long nights of winter and welcomes the longer days of summer...

January 13, 2022 10:04 AM

Eminent rocket scientist S Somanath appointed new chairman of ISRO

<span style="color: #212529;">Eminent rocket scientist S Somanath has been appointed the new chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) as well as the Space Secretary. He will succeed K Sivan who completes his extended tenure as ISRO chief tomorrow. His...

January 12, 2022 10:31 PM

Nearly 20 lakh metric tonnes foodgrains distributed so far under 5th phase of PM-GKAY

A total of 19.76 lakh metric tonnes foodgrains have been distributed to beneficiaries so far in States and UTs under Phase-V of Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PM-GKAY). Phase V will be implemented till March this year. Under the scheme the Department of food and public distribution had so ...

January 12, 2022 10:20 PM

I&B Ministry asks BARC to release news ratings with immediate effect

Broadcast Audience Research Council, BARC, has undertaken revision in its processes, protocols, oversight mechanism and governance structure. The reconstitution of the Board and the Technical Committee to allow the induction of Independent Members has also been initiated by BARC. A permanent Oversig...

January 12, 2022 9:39 PM

Bhupender Yadav, French ambassador hold discussions to further strengthen activities in 2022 under Indo-French Year of Environment

Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Bhupender Yadav on Wednesday held a virtual meeting with French Ambassador Emmanuel Lenain to discuss issues relating to One Ocean Summit, Cooperation on Plastic Pollution, Global Treaty on Plastics, High Ambition Coalition on Biodiversity beyond Natio...

January 12, 2022 9:36 PM

National lok adalats settled over one crore cases last year

A total number of 1,27,87,329 cases were disposed off in four National Lok Adalats across the country by adopting dynamic preparation strategies during last year, giving relief to the common citizens by ending or preventing long lasting legal battles. Number of cases included over 55,000 pending cas...

January 12, 2022 9:02 PM

Over 154.50 crore COVID vaccine doses administered so far

India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 154.50 crore mark on Wednesday. Out of the total vaccination, more than 89.75 crore Vaccine doses were administered as first dose while 64.48 crore doses given as second dose. Union Health Ministry said, more than 26.19 lakh Precaution Doses for...

January 12, 2022 8:52 PM

Union Minister Subhas Sarkar launches Swachh Vidyalaya Puraskar 2021-22

Minister of State for Education Subhas Sarkar on Wednesday virtually launched Swachh Vidyalaya Puraskar 2021-2022. While launching the awards, Mr. Sarkar stressed on the importance of water, sanitation and hygiene in schools saying that these play a significant role in determining the health of stud...

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