India

Delhi Unlocks but Metro passengers break rules inside coach on Day 1

After a month of complete shutdown owing to the raging second wave of Covid -19, commuters were seen violating conventions at the Delhi Metro on Monday.

Jun 7, 2021

Facing flak, Punjab government withdraws vaccines from private hospitals

On Friday, the Punjab government issued an order requiring private institutions to return Covid vaccine doses they had sold for a higher price. All of these immunizations would now be provided at no cost.

Jun 5, 2021

India logs 1.2L Covid cases in 24 hrs, lowest since April 7

A total of 22,78,60,317 persons have been given coronavirus vaccine across the country

Jun 5, 2021

Olympic-bound wrestler Malik fails dope test

Sumit Malik, an Olympic hopeful, failed a drug test administered by United World Wrestling (UWW). Malik had qualified for the Olympics in the men's 125 kg freestyle event in Sofia.

Jun 4, 2021

Blackstone acquires media and data firm IDG for $1.3B

Blackstone has purchased International Data Group (IDG), a media and data company, for $1.3 billion. IDG is a market research business specialising on the rapidly evolving technology industry.

Jun 4, 2021

New kit for Olympic Games bound Indian athletes unveiled

A new playing and ceremonial uniform has been introduced for India's Olympic team. Tokyo will host the world's largest athletic event in 50 days. Prime Minister Narendra Modi believes that the nation should cheer up the athletes.

Jun 4, 2021

India's Internet population to hit 900 million by 2025, rural percentage to be higher, says report

With a surge in smartphone usage, rural India is rapidly adopting digital technology. Rural India will have a higher percentage of internet users than metropolitan India by 2025.

Jun 3, 2021

2nd Made-in-India Covid vaccine coming, deal signed with Biological-E for 30 crore doses

The Central government has ordered 30 crore doses of another Made-in-India vaccine from Hyderabad-based Biological-E to combat the Covid-19 pandemic. The vaccine is expected to be available "in the next few months," according to MoHFW

Jun 3, 2021

Govt's target to vaccinate 1 billion people by the end of 2021 "not possible," says ICMR

The government's objective of vaccinating one billion people may not be met this year, say the CMR-National Institute of Malaria Research and the Indian Council of Medical Research citing poor planning of home-grown vaccine manufacture and deployment

Jun 3, 2021

Petrol, diesel price rise goes for a longer pause; check fuel prices in India [details]

Fuel price rise in the country went for a longer pause as oil marketing companies (OMCs) kept the pump rate of petrol and diesel unchanged for the second consecutive day on Thursday.

Jun 3, 2021

SJM says vaccination drive will hit roadblock if patent laws aren't altered

B.M. Kumaraswamy, an economist and member of the Swadeshi Jagaran Manch's (SJM) national executive council, stated that more companies must begin making vaccines immediately or it will be impossible to vaccinate at least 70% of the people aged 18 and up.

Jun 2, 2021

India reports 1.32L cases, 3,207 Covid deaths in 24 hrs

India saw a modest uptick in Covid numbers with 1,32,788 new infections a day after reporting the lowest case count since April 8. Most metro areas are still dealing with massive waves, but Andhra Pradesh broke the 15-lakh recovery threshold on Sunday.

Jun 2, 2021

Green Push: Centre exempts renewal RC fee for Battery Operated Vehicles

Battery-operated vehicles are exempt from paying costs for the issuance or renewal of their registration certificates (RCs)

Jun 1, 2021

Petrol, diesel prices rise again, continue northward march

Fuel prices have risen again after reaching fresh highs the day before. In Delhi, premium fuel prices have now surpassed Rs 100 per litre, while diesel prices have risen by Rs 4.66 per litre.

Jun 1, 2021

Hyderabad airport handles largest consignment of Sputnik V that requires -20 degree C

The largest shipment of Sputnik V vaccinations made in Russia. On Tuesday, GMR Hyderabad Air Cargo (GHAC) handled The shipment of vaccines arrived from Russia.

Jun 1, 2021

Covid Casualty: India's YoY FY21 GDP records -7.3%

India's economy was severely battered by Covid-induced instability in the last fiscal year, with its growth rate plummeting to Minus -7.3 per cent.

Jun 1, 2021

India finally halts vaccine exports; may resume in future: MEA

According to an RTI response filed by Pune-based activist Prafful Sarda on Monday, India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has seemingly ceased the disputed doles and vaccine exports as of May 5.

May 31, 2021

Villages along border "relatively safe" from Covid, here's how [Details]

Situated along the border fencing line, it is like a blessing in disguise for inhabitants of these villages during the Covid times

May 29, 2021

No stimulus but more Covid exemptions in GST announced by FM

According to the finance minister at the GST council, no final decision has been made on a fresh stimulus plan to boost the economy amid the pandemic.

May 29, 2021

GST Council extends compliance relief for taxpayers

The GST Council's 43rd meeting continued to provide relief to taxpayers, particularly small taxpayers, who have been disproportionately impacted by the Covid outbreak's second wave. For taxpayers with an annual income of up to Rs 2 crore, FY 2020-21 will be optional.

May 29, 2021