Delhi govt schools to close for winter vacation from January 1
However, remedial sessions for Class 9 to Class 12 will be held from January 2 to 14 to revise the syllabi and enhance students' learning-level academic performance, the circular said.
Mansukh Mandaviya to hold meeting with state health ministers today over rising Covid cases in parts of world
Mansukh Mandaviya made a suo motu statement in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday on India's preparedness.
Defence chiefs of US and India discuss issue of global security amidst increased tension on India-China border
The call between US Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen Mark A Miley and his Indian counterpart Chief of the Indian Defence Force Gen Anil Chauhan took place amidst increased tension between India and China on the border.
CM Yogi Adityanath meets entrepreneurs to discuss investment possibilities in UP
The delegation, which met the chief minister on Wednesday, also expressed enthusiasm for participation in Global Investors Summit to be held in February next year.
Karnataka HC sets aside I-T seizure order of Rs 3,700 crore against Xiaomi
Justice S R Krishna Kumar in his judgment on December 16 imposed three conditions for setting aside the August 11, 2022, order of seizure of the Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax.
PM Modi to review Covid related situation in country at high-level meeting
The meeting comes a day after Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya reviewed the situation and asked people to follow Covid-appropriate behaviour, including wearing masks in crowded places, and getting vaccinated.
New Covid outbreak in China: India Inc says no need to panic yet
Subhrakant Panda, the newly-appointed president of the industry association FICCI, said there is no need for panic yet but alertness is certainly called for, and that the Indian economy and corporates have the depth and resilience to withstand any "short and sharp" disruption to the global supply chain.
India, China, Russia abstain on 1st UNSC resolution on Myanmar in 74 years that calls for end to violence, release of political prisoners
The 15-nation Security Council, under India's Presidency this month, adopted the resolution Wednesday after 12 members voted in favour, none against and India, China and Russia abstained.
Reports of rising COVID-19 cases in China a concern but India need not panic given excellent vaccination coverage: SII CEO Adar Poonawalla
Adar Poonawalla's tweet came a day after the Union Health Ministry urged all states and UTs to ramp up the whole genome sequencing of positive samples to keep track of newer variants, if any, amid a spurt in cases in the US and China.
Government asks YouTube to take down 3 channels spreading fake news
The three channels were declared as peddlers of fake news by the Press Information Bureau Fact Check Unit on Tuesday.
Airport project will hit rural economy, farmers tell Tamil Nadu govt
The flow of water of a natural water channel, that carries surplus flood waters to Kosasthalai river, would be prevented leading to inundation of 30 surrounding villages and 'incalculable farm and economic losses' considering flooding.
Tawang to get more mobile towers for better connectivity after India-China clash
The development came after the India-China clash at Yangtse on December 9.
Govt to step up COVID surveillance as cases increase elsewhere
India has reported the most COVID cases in the world after the United States but its tally of confirmed infections has fallen sharply in the past few months.
Yogi Adityanath, Basavaraj Bommai, Eknath Shinde to join Mansukh Mandaviya, Smriti Irani, Ashwini Vaishnaw at WEF Davos meet
While the final schedule and list of attendees are still in the works for the annual congregation of the rich and powerful of the world, to be held from January 16-20, 2023, in the Swiss ski resort town, more than 50 heads of state and government are expected to be there.
Delhi excise scam: Prominent people from south gave Rs 100 crore kickback to AAP govt for undue benefits, ED claims in charge sheet
The ED alleged in its charge sheet filed against businessman Sameer Mahendru and AAP's communication in-charge Vijay Nair had hatched a conspiracy with K Kavitha, MLC of Telangana, Magunta Srinivasulu Reddy (MSR), MP of Ongole (Andhra), his son Raghav Magunta, and Sarath Reddy, who are collectively called as South Group.
Chinese aggression another reason to strengthen India-US ties: US lawmakers
"China's most recent aggression in Arunachal Pradesh is yet another reminder of why a strong security partnership with India is crucial to the national security of the United States and our allies," India Caucus Co-Chairs said in a statement.
Days when Afghanistan was used by others as 'strategic depth' are over: India to UNSC
Secretary (West) in the Ministry of External Affairs, Sanjay Verma addressed a UN Security Council briefing on Afghanistan on Tuesday and said peace and stability in Afghanistan are critical imperatives that the international community needs to collectively strive for.
NCERT to bring balanced perspective of all genders in new curriculum, textbooks: Parliamentary panel
The panel had earlier recommended that to address the under-representation of women and girls in school textbooks or them being depicted only in traditional roles, a thorough analysis from the view point of gender bias and stereotypes should be undertaken by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT).
Constructive dialogue between India & Pakistan for the betterment of their people: US
Each of them is indispensable to the United States and to the promotion and the pursuit of the shared goals that we have with India and Pakistan, he said in response to a question.
Steps being taken to decongest Delhi airport: Union minister V K Singh
In recent weeks, passengers faced long waiting hours at the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) here due to congestion but the situation has eased now.
Morning Scan: All the big stories to get you started for the day
A round-up of the biggest articles from newspapers
Morning Scan: All the big stories to get you started for the day
A round-up of the biggest articles from newspapers
Increasing X-ray machines for baggage checks has helped ease congestion at Delhi airport T3: Jyotiraditya Scindia
In recent weeks, the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) in the national capital has been grappling with congestion, resulting in long waiting hours for passengers and many of them have been complaining about the situation on social media.
No SC benches to be available during winter vacation: CJI D Y Chandrachud
The CJI's announcement made in the apex court assumes significance in the wake of Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju's statement in Rajya Sabha on Thursday in which he said there was a feeling among the people that long court vacations were not very convenient for justice seekers.
