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Govt in talks with Russia for advancement of Covid-19 vaccine: Health Min

The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has informed that it has received information about one Covid-19 vaccine developed and approved in Russia

Govt agencies to identify locations for EV charging stations in 2 weeks

Delhi government will aggregate these locations and work out a unified model for setting up 200 charging spots in the city in the next one year

Maharastra govt to write to Centre seeking roll-back of ban on onion export

The Centre on Monday banned the export of all varieties of onions with immediate effect, a move aimed at increasing availability and curbing prices of the commodity in the domestic market

No postal ballot facility for voters above 65 in Bihar polls, says Govt

Union Minister for Law and Justice Ravi Shankar Prasad said the decision has been taken in view of the constraints related to logistics, manpower and safety protocols for Covid-19

Maharashtra Congress to protest against govt's onion export ban tomorrow

The Central government on Monday banned the export of all varieties of onions with immediate effect to increase availability and curb prices of the commodity in the domestic market

Govt receives large number of suggestions on proposed mining reforms

A large number of comments/suggestions on the proposed reforms have been received by the ministry in response to public consultation notice, which are being examined in detail

Govt bans export of onions to check soaring prices, increase availability

The DGFT, an arm of the commerce ministry, deals with exports and imports-related issues

Govt looks to tighten law on manual scavenging with longer jail term

Currently, engaging any person for hazardous cleaning of sewers and septic tanks by any person or agency is punishable with imprisonment of up to five years or a fine up of to Rs 5 lakh or both

Top headlines: India Inc's EBITDA to shrink 24%, Soota's IPO jackpot

From Centre releasing rants for states amid Covid, India-China agreeing on a 5-point plan to Moody's saying India Inc's EBITDA to shrink, Business Standard brings you top news of the evening

Govt lists monsoon bill to legally back delimitation in 4 NE states

The proposed "The Representation of People (Amendment) Bill, 2020" seeks to amend section 8A of the Representation of the People Act, 1950, according to a Lok Sabha bulletin

UP govt to organise 5-day global virtual MSME exhibition in October

Buyers from 50 countries will be connected to the virtual platform, which will also promote the One District-One Product (ODOP) scheme

Retail portion of Bharat Dynamics' offer for sale subscribed 40%

Meanwhile, shares of Bharat Dynamics fell 5 per cent on Wednesday, extending their two-day fall to 18 per cent

Statsguru: 24% GDP contraction and enormity of Centre's fiscal challenge

If annual expenditure is kept unchanged from the budgeted Rs 30 trillion, a worst-case scenario can push Centre's fiscal deficit to 8.1 per cent of GDP

Govt rushes teams to Punjab, Chandigarh amid surge in Covid-19 cases

With a record spike in new coronavirus cases in the country, which on Sunday became the world's second most COVID-affected country, the Union health ministry rushed teams to Punjab and Union Territory of Chandigarh, which has seen a surge in cases and fatalities.Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) decided to rush central teams to assist the assist the State/UT in strengthening public health measures for containment, surveillance, testing and efficient clinical management of COVID-19 patients with the aim to reduce mortality and save lives.They shall also guide the State/UT in effectively addressing the challenges related to timely diagnosis and follow up."The two-member teams will comprise of a Community Medicine expert from the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, and an epidemiologist from the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). The team will be stationed for ten days to provide extended guidance in managing ...

Cong demands govt to withdraw circular on posts, urges to create vacancies

As part of measures to rationalise non-priority expenditure, the government on Friday asked all ministries and departments to review appointments of consultants, curtail functions among other steps

Need PLI schemes for auto export to generate demand: Maruti Suzuki MD-CEO

A Performance Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for export promotion is needed to generate demand, said Kenichi Ayukawa, MD & CEO, Maruti Suzuki India and SIAM President.

In a first, govt introduces 'on-demand' Covid testing without prescription

Individuals who wish to get tested and those undertaking travel to countries/Indian states mandating a negative Covid-19 test at the point of entry can get an "on demand" test

15th FC panel suggests giving range for fiscal deficits for Centre, states

Singh said the commission did not brush aside the suggestion, however, a final decision on providing a range as fiscal deficit targets is yet to be taken

Mamata asks PM to intervene in GST impasse, joins non-BJP CMs in 'protest'

Asserts that Centre must borrow to meet GST shortfall at this critical hour of Covid-19 pandemic, says states will reciprocate

SBI moots VRS for employees who don't get promoted; will seek govt nod

Officers protest, say they were kept in dark; lenders say VRS is optional and that it won't push employees to take it