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Democracy not just a system but natural tendency of India: PM Modi

PM Modi said Democracy is not just a system but a natural tendency of India

Air pollution didn't drop during Covid lockdown in India as thought: Study

A new study claims that air pollutants did not decrease as thought during COVID pandemic-induced lockdwon, rather ozone levels increased

Private sector essential for India's digital, tech transformation: VP

Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu said private sector participation is essential to bring about a digital and technological transformation in the country.

India records 10,197 new cases of Covid-19 in 24 hours, 301 deaths

India reported 10,197 fresh Covid cases and 301 deaths in the last 24 hours

UN appoints Shombi Sharp of US as its Resident Coordinator in India

The United Nations has appointed Shombi Sharp of the United States and a sustainable development expert as its Resident Coordinator in India. Sharp has "devoted more than 25 years of his career to promoting inclusive and sustainable development internationally, bringing experience he has acquired at the United Nations and externally to this new position", the UN said in the statement on Monday. Within the world organisation, he most recently served as United Nations Resident Coordinator in Armenia. United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres appointed Shombi Sharp of the United States as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in India, with the host government's approval, the UN statement said. "In this Decade of Action to achieve the #GlobalGoals, we look forward to working w/you & our team. India is a crucial partner #ForPeopleForPlanet," the UN Sustainable Development Group tweeted. The 52-year-old American diplomat with the UN has held several leadership positions at ..

India registers 8,865 new cases of coronavirus, lowest in 287 days

India logged 8,865 new coronavirus infections, the lowest in 287 days, taking the country's tally of COVID-19 cases to 3,44,56,401

US health agency eases Covid-19 travel advisory for India, Pakistan

In its advisory for India, the State Department urged US citizens not to travel to J&K due to terrorism and civil unrest.

India records 11,271 new Covid cases, active caseload lowest in 17 months

India reported 11,271 fresh Covid cases in the last 24 hours, the active caseload stood at its lowest in the last 522 days

Children under five travelling to India exempted from Covid test: Centre

Children under five years of age are exempted from both pre-and-post-arrival testing upon arrival in India, the Health Ministry said

Russia says supplies to India of air defence system proceeding on schedule

Russia has started delivering the S-400 Triumf surface-to-air missile systems to India

Major win for India at COP26 as it convinces world to 'phase down' coal

India managed to convince the world to include coal to the 'phase down', instead of 'phase out' after days of negotiations.

UN in talks with India over humanitarian food assistance for Afghanistan

Talks are underway between the UN World Food Programme and India for support on humanitarian food assistance for Afghanistan, WFP Head Programme for Afghanistan Cecilia Garzon said

National Achievement Survey 2021 conducted successfully across nation

The National Achievement Survey 2021 was successfully conducted across all 36 States and union territories across the country.

India records 12,516 new Covid-19 cases; active cases lowest in 267 days

India recorded a single-day rise of 12,516 COVID-19 cases, taking the country's tally of infections to 3,44,14,186

Climate finance isn't charity by rich: Indian environment minister at COP26

Bhupender Yadav says rich countries have an obligation, responsibility, duty and a vow to provide climate finance to developing nations

India reports 13,091 Covid cases in last 24 hours, death toll at 462,189

India reported 13,091 fresh COVID-19 cases and 340 fatalities in the last 24 hours, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare informed on Thursday

Over 1,200 million vaccine doses provided to states, UTs so far: Centre

Centre has provided 1,200,858,170 vaccine doses to states and union territories so far, through free of cost channel, and through the direct state procurement category

Biden cites India, Brazil to explain complexity of global supply chain

As new data showed that inflation in the US jumped to a 31-year high in October due to supply shortages, President Biden cited India and Brazil to explain the complexity of the global supply chain

Mark Mobius bets on '50-year rally' in Indian stocks as China slows down

Emerging-market equities have trailed behind their developed-nation peers this year, held back by losses in China as the government has roiled markets with a widespread regulatory crackdown.

India records 10,126 cases of Covid-19 in 24 hours, lowest in 266 days

India logged 10,126 new coronavirus infections, the lowest in 266 days