India
From Questions to Consent, and Some Curses: How and Why Parents Nominate Children for Vaccine Trials
The recruitment of children for conducting trials is a complex process. But it hasn’t been very difficult for the Covid-19 paediatric vaccines given the panic around a possible third wave predicted to impact children more.
NEET Result 2021 Declared: Controversies that Delayed Result
NEET 2021: Usually, the results are announced one month after the exam is conducted. This year it was held on September 12, however, there have been several controversies that led to the delay in results.
100 Delhi Kids Orphaned Due to Covid, 2500 Lose One Parent
It said that of the orphans, 230 need care and security, and those who lost either parent, 5,000 need support and security, and it has identified such children and begun measures for their benefit.
India, UK to Launch Global Solar Grid Project at COP26
The idea of a grid spanning regions is not new, but this is the first attempt to create a global network.
Bypolls to Rajya Sabha Seats in Kerala and West Bengal on November 29
The counting of votes, as per established practice, will be held one hour after the voting concludes on November 29.
20-Member Empowered Secretaries Group Set Up by Govt to Implement PM GatiShakti Master Plan
The EGoS will set out a procedure and a definitive timeframe for synchronisation of various activities for construction of roads, rail, etc.
Dengue, Chikungunya, Malaria Made Notifiable Diseases Under Epidemic Diseases Act
The notification makes it compulsory for all hospitals to provide information to the government about any such case that they receive.
Cruise Case Extortion Claims: NCB Team Leaves Mumbai Without Recording Statement of Prabhakar Sail
In the last three days, the NCB special team recorded statements of eight persons, including Wankhede, and collected some important documents and recordings related to the cruise drugs case.
CM Stalin Reverses AIADMK Govt Decision, Says Tamil Nadu Day to Be Observed on July 18 Not November 1
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin's announcement in this connection drew the AIADMK's criticism, which alleged it was done due to "political vendetta."
IPL: Lucknow, Ahmedabad Likely to Target Warner, Rahul, Iyer and Pandya Via Draft System - Report
The Lucknow IPL team was bought by RPSG Group for Rs. 7,090 crore, while CVC Capital Partners paid Rs 5,625 cr for the Ahmedabad team.
Assam Registers 278 New Covid Cases, 3 More Deaths
Assam reported 278 new Covid-19 cases on Friday, 44 less than the previous day's figure, taking the tally to 6,10,150, a National Health Mission (NHM) bulletin said. The positivity rate dropped slightly to 0.73 per cent from 0.81 per cent on Thursday...
Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Transfer of Two HC Judges
The Collegium headed by Chief Justice N V Ramana in a meeting held on October 28, 2021 took the decision and the resolution was uploaded on the apex court website on Friday
Huzurabad Bypoll: CEO Says All Arrangements in Place to Ensure Smooth Poll Amid Covid
The poll body has coordinated with other wings for live webcasting and prepared the election materials to ensure smooth conduct of polls amid Covid-19 protocols.
'Celebration Cannot Be at Cost of Other's Health': SC Clarifies on Firecracker Ban
The Supreme Court clarified that there is no total ban on use of firecrackers and only those fireworks which contain Barium salts are prohibited.
Indian Navy Sailor, MR Recruitment 2021: Apply for 300 Posts for 10th Pass, Salary upto Rs 69,000
Indin Navy Sailor, MR Recruitment: Applications open at joinindiannavy.gov.in till November 2.
NCRB Data: Suicide Rate Up in 2020; Maharashtra Top State, Delhi at Number One Among UTs
The report stated that 'family problems' (33.6%), 'marriage-related problems' (5%) and 'illness' (18%) accounted for 56.7% of total suicides in the country.