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1 year of India's Covid vaccination drive, over 156.76 cr jabs given so far

The countrywide vaccination drive against Covid-19 on Sunday completed one year, during which over 156.76 crore of vaccine doses were administered

Covid pandemic will end soon, vaccination strongest measure: Expert

Dr Kutub Mahmoood, Scientist and Virologist from Washington, DC said vaccination is the strongest weapon, adding that the Covid pandemic cannot go on forever, and its end is pretty near.

India getting warmer, hotter: 2021 fifth warmest year since 1901, says IMD

2012-2021 warmest decade on record; 1,750 weather-related deaths last year

India's economy recovery on 'solid path' amid fast vaccination progress: UN

Growth is projected to further slow down to 5.9 per cent in the financial year 2023, the report said

Indian frontline workers worry job loss if fail to adapt to new tech

Six in 10 frontline workers in India worry that they could lose their jobs if they don't adapt to new technology, a new Microsoft report showed

India's Omicron tally rises to 5,488 with 620 additions in past 24 hrs

With 620 fresh Omicron infections detected in the last 24 hours, the national tally of this highly transmissible Covid variant has climbed to 5,488

India's diabetes care market to reach $60 bn in next 10 yrs: Report

The diabetes care market in India is expected to reach about $60 billion in the next 10 years, from approximately $17 billion in FY2021, a new report said

India records 247,417 Covid-19 cases in 24 hrs, highest in 236 days

India logged 247,417 new coronavirus infections, the highest in 236 days, taking the total tally of COVID-19 cases to 36,317,927, which includes 5,488 cases of the Omicron variant

Seven players pull out of India Open after testing positive for Covid-19

Badminton World Federation (BWF) confirmed that seven players have been withdrawn from the ongoing India Open 2022 after testing positive for Covid-19.

UK announces launch of free trade agreement negotiations with India

The UK announced the launch of free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations with India, describing it as a "golden opportunity" to put British businesses at the "front of the queue" of the Indian economy.

PM Modi to chair meet with chief ministers on Covid-19 situation today

Amid surging Covid-19 cases following the emergence of Omicron variant, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact with the Chief Ministers of all states on Thursday at 4

India has everything to be hub of medical tourism, says PM Modi

Prime Minister said the Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Bharat Infrastructure Mission aims to address the critical gaps in health infrastructure

'Sulli Deals' form of hate speech in India, must be condemned: UN official

Harassment of Muslim women in India through social media apps such as "Sulli Deals" must be condemned and prosecuted as soon as they occur, a UN Special Rapporteur has said. UN Special Rapporteur on Minority Issues Dr Fernand de Varennes took to Twitter to raise concern on the issue of minorities in India, saying Muslim women in India are harassed and sold in social media apps. "#Minority Muslim women in #India are harassed & 'sold' in #socialmedia apps, #SulliDeals, a form of #HateSpeech, must be condemned and prosecuted as soon as they occur. All #HumanRights of minorities need to be fully & equally protected, Varennes said in a tweet on Tuesday. The Delhi Police last week arrested Aumkareshwar Thakur, 26, who is believed to be the creator of "Sulli Deals" app from Madhya Pradesh's Indore, the first arrest made in the case. Hundreds of Muslim women were listed for auction on the mobile application with photographs sourced without permission and doctored. The accused, a ...

India logs 194,720 new Covid infections; active cases highest in 211 days

India added 194,720 new coronavirus infections taking the total tally of Covid-19 cases to 36,070,510 which includes 4,868 cases of Omicron variant

India considering easing curbs on some Chinese investments: Report

The move is being considered after proposals worth $6 billion were stuck amid the red tape, say sources

Fracture of interstate relations India's top risk stemming from Covid: WEF

Climate change tops global risk rankings

India flags market access issues in Korea during trade ministers' meet

The issue was raised during the meeting between Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and Korean Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo

India appeals against WTO dispute panel ruling on sugar subsidies

The appeal was filed by India in the WTO's Appellate Body

India, UK businesses hope for win-win deal with launch of FTA talks

The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) believes that easier movement of professionals between the two countries will be an important aspect of the negotiations

Indian economy to see 9.5% growth this fiscal: Ex-chief economic adviser

The Indian economy is likely to register a growth of 9.5 per cent in this financial year, former chief economic adviser Arvind Virmani said on Tuesday. Addressing a virtual event organised by industry body PHDCCI, Virmani said that government expenditure and exports have peaked, but so far private consumption has not recovered due to the COVID-19 pandemic. "The current financial year's growth will be higher and close to 9.5 per cent. And this decade's (FY21-FY30) average growth will be 7.5 per cent plus minus 0.5 per cent," he said. According to the recent government data, the Indian economy is estimated to grow at 9.2 pc in 2021-22, as against 7.3 pc contraction in 2020-21. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has lowered the growth projection for the current financial year to 9.5 per cent, while the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected a growth of 9.5 per cent in 2021, and 8.5 per cent in the next year. The eminent economist said that India's GDP growth is now positive, bu