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India, Taliban Face-to-Face Again at Moscow Meet Today; Security Situation, 'Inclusive' Govt on Agenda
While India's first meeting with the Taliban was in Doha on August 31, the Moscow Format will enable the first formal contact between New Delhi and the Taliban.
Air Quality Early Warning System to Now Have Decision-making Capability: Jitendra Singh
The Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) has developed a new Decision Support System (DSS) and extended the ability of the existing air quality early warning system.
Opposed to Daughter's Marriage, Pakistan Man Burns Alive 7 Family Members, Including 4 Kids
Accused Manzoor Hussain set fire to a house where his daughters Fauzia Bibi and Khurshid Mai were living with their families.
India's R-value Below 1 Since September; Kolkata, Bengaluru Still in Red: Survey
An R-value lesser than 1 means the disease is spreading slowly.
Junk the Jargon: Modi Govt Tells Ministries to Go for User-friendly Press Releases on Cabinet Decisions
In a letter, the Cabinet Secretariat has also asked all ministries to prepare the content in regional languages as well, besides English and Hindi, for wider dissemination.
No Rain, No Gain: Day After This Year's Cleanest Air, Delhi's AQI 'Unhealthy' Again
Last year, Delhi saw five good air quality days — one in March following the total Covid lockdown and four in August.
Month On, Johnson & Johnson’s Covid Vaccines Stuck at Kasauli Lab Over Pending Data from Indian Maker
Hyderabad-based Biological E, which is manufacturing Johnson & Johnson’s single-shot Covid vaccines, is yet to submit test results to India’s apex vaccine testing laboratory in Himachal Pradesh.
Indian Railways to Run Festival Special Trains Between Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa and Uttar Pradesh; Check Details
Western Railway will be running festive additional special trains between Bandra Terminus – Subedarganj, Bandra Terminus – Mau, Surat – Subedarganj, Surat – Karmali and Ahmedabad – Kanpur Central
Top German Tabloid Editor Ousted Over Misconduct Claims
Berlin, Oct 18 (AP) The powerful chief editor of Germany's best-selling newspaper has been removed from his post following revelations of misconduct, publishing company Axel Springer SE said Monday. Julian Reichelt was axed from the helm of the Bild ta...
Reaction To Colin Powell''s Death From US And World Figures
Washington, Oct 18 (AP) World figures are reacting to the death of Colin Powell, a Vietnam War veteran who rose to the rank of four-star general and became the first Black chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and then secretary of state. Powell died Mond...
Patient Dies of Covid Vaccine-induced Blood Clot, 7 Other Cases Reported: Delhi's Sir Ganga Ram Hospital
Rare cases of blood clot and low platelets after receipt of adenovirus vector COVID-19 vaccines have been reported and are referred to as VITT.
KTET 2021 Revised Answer Key Released, Check Steps to Download
Candidates can download the KTET answer key from the Kerala Pareeksha Bhawan portal, keralapareekshabhavan.in.
Seven Newly-appointed Gujarat High Court Judges Take Oath
They are Justices Mauna Manish Bhatt, Samir Jyotindraprasad Dave, Hemant Maheschandra Prachchhak, Sandeep Navratlal Bhatt, Aniruddha Pradyumna Mayee, Niral Rashmikant Mehta and Nisha Mahendrabhai Thakore.
Maharashtra Extends Timings For Restaurants, Shops; Amusement Parks to Open From Oct 22
The decision comes after a meeting between Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray and the Covid-19 task force.
Punjab Sub-inspector Arrested After His Car 'Runs Over Two Women' in Jalandhar
The mishap, which has sparked protests by the families of the victims, took place near Jalandhar-Phagwara highway.
Covid-19: Worried Over Slow Uptake of 2nd Vaccine Dose, Modi Govt Plans Campaign to Boost Awareness
While the states have been maintaining comfortable balance of vaccine stock in hand, the number of doses administered is relatively low.