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Over 2.6 lakh in 12-14 yr segment get Covid vaccine on first day of drive

As India began inoculation for children aged between 12 to 14 years on Wednesday, over 2.6 lakh of this age group vaccinated with first dose of Covid vaccine on the first day.

India acts to seize gap in wheat export market left by Ukraine war

India is rolling out ambitious measures over the coming weeks to try to establish the country as a dominant exporter of high-quality wheat as importers scramble for supplies after Ukraine invasion

Covid vaccination of children in 12-14 yr-olds begins; low turnout on day 1

Covid vaccination of children in 12-14 years age group started in Delhi on Wednesday amid a steady decline in new coronavirus cases being reported in the city

Russian oil deal could place New Delhi on 'wrong side of history': US

The United States on Tuesday said India would not be violating US sanctions by purchasing Russian oil but added that such a move would put the country on 'wrong side of history'

India records 2,876 Covid-19 infections, 98 fatalities in 24 hours

India logged 2,876 new coronavirus infections taking the total tally of Covid-19 cases to 4,29,98,938, while the active cases dipped to 32,811

India to host 44th FIDE Chess Olympiad in July-Aug this year in Chennai

The cradle of Indian chess Chennai will be the venue for the 44th Chess Olympiad to be held during July-August this year

India to start Covid vaccination for children aged 12-14 years from today

India will start vaccinating children against Covid-19 in the age group of 12-14 years from Wednesday.

India taking up discounted Russian oil offer not violation of sanctions: WH

India taking up Russia's offer of discounted crude oil would not be a violation of American sanctions, the White House has said

Rajnath says reviewing procedures after missile accidentally fired into Pak

India's missile system is highly safe and secure, and the country's defence establishment accords highest priority to safety procedures and protocols, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh told Rajya Sabha

Sri Lankan finance minister to visit India today hoping to seal $1 bn LoC

Amid the worsening economic situation in his country, Sri Lankan Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa will begin his India visit on Tuesday, hoping to seal a USD 1 billion line of credit (LoC).

India considers buying discounted Russian oil, commodities: Report

India is considering taking up a Russian offer to buy its crude oil and other commodities at discounted prices with payment via a rupee-rouble transaction, two Indian officials said

Plastic nationalism: Can India really shelve Visa and Mastercard for RuPay

Ater card platforms suspended Russian clients' access to merchants overseas, the link between plastic and politics has acquired a more serious dimension.

Covid vaccine for 12-14 age group from March 16, boosters for all above 60

The Covid vaccine to be administered to the 12-14 years age group would be Corbevax manufactured by Biological Evans

India records 2,503 Covid-19 cases in 24 hrs; lowest since May, 2020

India saw a further dip in daily COVID-19 cases as 2,503 new infections were recorded, the lowest since May, 2020

India's new ambassador to China Pradeep Kumar Rawat takes charge

India's new ambassador to China Pradeep Kumar Rawat assumed charge on Monday.

PM Modi chairs meeting to review security preparedness amid Ukraine crisis

PM Narendra Modi chaired a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security to review India's security preparedness and the prevailing global scenario in the context of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

PM Modi chairs high-level meet to review security amid Ukraine conflict

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is chairing a high-level meeting to review India's security preparedness and the prevailing global scenario amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

India records 3,116 cases of Covid-19 in 24 hrs; lowest in 676 days

India logged 3,116 new coronavirus infections, the lowest in 676 days, while the active cases dipped to 38,069

Ukraine's Sumy evacuation: Hugs and tears at airport as families reunite

Emotions ran high as students, evacuated from the embattled Ukrainian city of Sumy, came out of the Delhi airport and hugged their parents, who had been waiting there

Republican Senator places hold on Garcetti nomination as US envoy to India

A top Republican Senator has put a hold on the confirmation of Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti as the country's envoy to India, according to a media report.