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PM Modi
Need To Convert Fintech Initiatives Into Fintech Revolution: PM Modi

Fully digital banks without any physical branch offices are already a reality and may become commonplace in less than a decade, he said.

COVID-19 Hits Junior Hockey WC, One Person Tests Positive
COVID-19 Hits Junior Hockey WC, One Person Tests Positive

According to a member of the local organising committee, the person who tested positive is a social media team member of Department of Sports and Youth Services (DSYS), Odisha government.

Active COVID-19 Cases In Country Increase To 99,976
Active COVID-19 Cases In Country Increase To 99,976

An increase of 213 cases has been recorded in the active COVID-19 caseload in a span of 24 hours.

6 International Travellers Test COVID-19 Positive At Delhi Airport: Officials
6 International Travellers Test COVID-19 Positive At Delhi Airport: Officials

Samples of all the six passengers have been sent to the National Centre for Disease Control for genome sequencing to ascertain if they have the new Omicron strain, which has been classified as a 'variant...

Dam Safety Bill Gets Rajya Sabha Nod
Dam Safety Bill Gets Rajya Sabha Nod

The demand of some opposition parties to send the bill to a select committee of the Rajya Sabha for scrutiny was negated as only 26 members voted in its favour, while 80 voted against it.

Centre Extends Timeline For Implementation Of Smart Cities Mission To June 2023
Centre Extends Timeline For Implementation Of Smart Cities Mission To June 2023

Hundred smart cities had been selected through four rounds of competition from January 2016 to June 2018. The ministry had launched the Smart Cities Mission on 25 June 2015.

Journalists Protest Against Restrictions On Entry Of Media Persons Into Parliament
Journalists Protest Against Restrictions On Entry Of Media Persons Into Parliament

A limited number of scribes, photojournalists and camera people working with the print and electronic media are being allowed to enter Parliament premises during sessions since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic last year.

Omicron Reaches India, Two Cases Detected In Karnataka
Omicron Reaches India, Two Cases Detected In Karnataka

"It is too early to assess whether Omicron causes more severe infection or less compared to variants, including Delta," the official told the press conference quoting the World Health Organisation which has designated the new...

Several Steps Being Taken To Help Reduce Air Pollution Levels In Country: Govt
Several Steps Being Taken To Help Reduce Air Pollution Levels In Country: Govt

In Delhi where there is a lot of pollution, the Eastern Express highway and Western Express highway have been constructed to help minimise fuel consumption in vehicles, he told the members.

M Venkaiah Naidu
Disapproval Of Undemocratic Conduct In House Can't Be Decried As Undemocratic: Naidu

On Thursday, which was the fourth sitting of the Winter Session, the Rajya Sabha was adjourned for about 50 minutes soon after listed papers were tabled in the morning.

Active COVID-19 Cases In Country Increase To 99,763
Active COVID-19 Cases In Country Increase To 99,763

An increase of 740 cases has been recorded in the active COVID-19 caseload in a span of 24 hours

Covid19 Vaccination
Over 125 Crore Covid Vaccine Doses Administered In India So Far: Health Ministry

The countrywide vaccination drive was rolled out on January 16 with healthcare workers (HCWs) getting inoculated in the first phase. The vaccination of frontline workers (FLWs) started from February 2.

India Beat Belgium 1-0 To Enter Semifinals, On Course To Defend Junior Hockey WC Title
India Beat Belgium 1-0 To Enter Semifinals, On Course To Defend Junior Hockey WC Title

India will take on last edition's bronze medallist Germany in the semifinals on Friday. Six-time champions Germany beat Spain 3-1 in the shoot-out after both the teams were locked 2-2 in regulation time.

India Joins G20 Troika, To Work Closely With Indonesia, Italy To Ensure Consistency Of Agenda
India Joins G20 Troika, To Work Closely With Indonesia, Italy To Ensure Consistency Of Agenda

As a founding member of the G20, India has used the platform to raise issues of vital importance and those that impact on the most vulnerable around the world, the MEA said.

India Fully Committed To Timely Completion Of Oil Refinery Project In Mongolia: President Kovind
India Fully Committed To Timely Completion Of Oil Refinery Project In Mongolia: President Kovind

Speaking about climate change, Kovind said that the impact of climate change will be particularly higher on developing countries such as ours.

COVID Sampling, International Passengers, Omicron
Int'l Passengers Subject To Random COVID Sampling Can Leave Airport After Giving Samples: MoCA

"Now, the random sampling would be limited to 2 per cent as per latest MoHFW (Ministry of Health and Family Welfare) guidelines and it would be on self-paid basis. Airlines/Airports may coordinate with the officials...

World Tour Finals: Sindhu, Srikanth Make Winning Start; Ashwini-Sikki, Satwik-Chirag Pairs Lose
World Tour Finals: Sindhu, Srikanth Make Winning Start; Ashwini-Sikki, Satwik-Chirag Pairs Lose

Sindhu looked in great control as she opened up a 5-2 lead and though Line made it 7-6, the Indian quickly reeled off 10 straight points to march to 16-8 and seal the opening game...

Privatisation Of  PSBs: Bank Unions Threaten Two-Day Nationwide Strike
Privatisation Of PSBs: Bank Unions Threaten Two-Day Nationwide Strike

UFBU has decided to oppose the move for privatisation, All India Bank Employees Association (AIBEA) General Secretary C H Venkatachalam said in a statement. Strike notice for December 16 and December 17, 2021, has been...

Neeraj Chopra
'Golden Boy' Neeraj Chopra To Launch PM's Mission

The Sports Authority of India (SAI) and Ministry of Education are working on running this as a 'Meet the Champions' programme over the next two years. The school visits by the Olympians would begin from...

German players celebrate after winning the quarter-final match against Spain
Six-Time Champions Germany, Argentina, France Enter Junior Hockey WC Semifinals

Netherlands started on a strong note after the change of ends and secured four penalty corners in quick time but the Argentine defence stood tall to thwart the dangers.

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