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Taking several initiatives to augment coal evacuation infrastructure: Govt

The coal ministry has said the government is taking several initiatives to augment the coal evacuation infrastructure, including laying new railway lines

Govt looks to launch seaplane services with airline operators: Ports Min

The government is in the process to launch seaplane services on several routes, including Delhi-Ayodhya, in collaboration with the airline operators

True test of 'nationalism' today: Cong ahead of govt-farmers talk

The Congress Monday warned no government can face the wrath of farmers 'who believe they are being deceived'

India Coronavirus Dispatch: Those already infected may still need shots

How was the nationwide dry run carried out, the next steps in the vaccine roll-out, findings from a large-scale UK study on the new variant, and more-news relevant to India's fight against Covid-19

Withdraw or amend rules on confiscating animals during trial: SC to Centre

SC asked the Centre to either withdraw or amend rules notified in 2017 for confiscating animals of traders and transporters during the pendency of trial in cases

Serum, Bharat Biotech vaccines get restricted use approval from DCGI

While the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine made by Serum Institute here has 70.42% efficacy, Bharat Biotech's still does not have efficacy data as trials are underway in India

Government launches massive crackdown on 7,000 GST evaders, 185 arrested

The government netted a record GST collection of Rs 1.15 lakh crore in December 2020, helped by the action against tax evaders alongside pick up in the economy

SII will sell vaccine for Rs 200 to govt, Rs 1,000 to public: Report

He said that the vaccine will be rolled out in the next 7 to 10 days

Tata Sons surpasses Centre as the largest promoter of listed companies

At a time when Indian equity market rallied to record high levels, Tata Sons emerged as the largest promoter of listed companies in India

Central government drafts law to raise legal age of smoking to 21 years

The Centre has prepared a bill to raise the age for allowing sale of cigarettes and tobacco products to 21 years from the current 18 years

Government removes import restrictions on room and car fresheners

A notification in this regard was issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), under the commerce ministry

Govt's paddy procurement up 25% to 48.79 mn tonnes at Rs 92,121 cr so far

Out of the total purchase of 487.92 lakh tonnes, Punjab has contributed 202.77 lakh tonnes, which is 41.55 per cent of the total procurement

India set to begin its two-year tenure as non-permanent member of UNSC

India will begin its two-year tenure as a non-permanent member of the powerful organ of the world body on Friday

PM hits out at previous Central govts, says they did not prioritise housing

PM Modi said that previous governments did not care about the quality of construction

Govt won't disclose names of Air India bidders after DIPAM's rule change

Under earlier protocol, had to inform qualified bidders by Jan 5; alteration came into effect after Transaction Adviser EY said it did not want any deadline

India's Covid vaccination mock drill: planning, logistics to be in focus

96,000 vaccinators trained for world's largest immunisation exercise so far. A helpline is being started by states for any vaccine-related queries

Farmers to ring in New Year at borders as leaders draw plans for next meet

Adamant on call for repealing three farm acts even as industry bodies claim stir has caused Rs 70,000 cr loss

Interest rates on small savings kept unchanged for fourth quarter of FY21

The rates have not been changed since September 1, 2020; status quo to help Centre raise additional resources, says Icra economist

Centre asks states, UTs to gear up for rollout of Covid-19 vaccine

The central government has asked all states and union territories to ensure effective preparedness for the vaccine rollout

Interest rate on PPF, NSC, other small savings schemes unchanged for Q4

The government kept the interest rates on small savings schemes, including PPF and NSC, unchanged for the January-March quarter