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SC stays execution of farm laws, forms panel to help farmers
SC stays execution: SC has stayed Centre’s implementation of three farm laws & formed a panel to negotiate with farmers In a major development amid the ongoing farmers’ protest across North India, the Supreme Court on Tuesday stayed the implementation of the three controversial farm laws. The apex court also established a four-member committee of ... -
Protesting farmers observe day-long hunger strike on Monday
Day-long hunger strike: Thousands of farmers observed day-long hunger strike as part of their protest against new farm laws Thousands of farmers protesting against the Centre’s new farm laws across various Delhi borders observed a day-long hunger strike on Monday. Beginning at 8 am on Monday, the hunger strike witnessed the participation of representatives of ... -
Farmers’ protests: Leaders, volunteers across nation join in
Farmers’ protests: Farmers, politicians and volunteers across nation have joined hands to protest the three farm laws The ongoing farmers’ protests at the Haryana-Delhi border have evoked massive responses of solidarity from various parts of India. Leaders from across party lines have come out in support of the farmers as they are camping at the ... -
COVID-19: PM Modi reviews India’s vaccination strategy
India’s vaccination strategy: As the number of Coronavirus cases continues to surge across various states in India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday held a virtual meeting with top officials to review the vaccination strategy of the country and efforts needed to make the vaccine accessible to the public. Taking to Twitter, PM Modi stated ... -
Pandemic and price rise a double edged sword for the public, Congress accuse Modi government of aiding the situation
Last two months have seen sky-rocketing of retail price of essential vegetables. The recent surge of tomato, potato and onion prices, the staple of Indian household are proving to be a massive whammy in festive season, especially when family earnings have been disturbed due to pandemic. Congress accused Narendra Modi government on Sunday of aiding ... -
Demand for medical oxygen surges with rise in COVID-19 cases
With the rise in COVID-19 infections across various parts of India, both public and private hospitals have been facing an unprecedented rise in medical oxygen use. As per reports, demand for medical oxygen has spiked from 750-800 metric tonnes in March to 2,500 metric tonnes in recent weeks. Significantly, Coronavirus infection has damaged lung tissues ... -
India’s response against COVID-19 receives global praises
World Economic Forum (WEF) Chairman Klaus Schwab has lauded the early policy response initiated by the Modi government in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. In a recent interview, the WEF founder hailed the early lockdown decision taken by the government, along with steps taken to ensure the distribution of large-scale food rations and collateral-free ... -
Free COVID-19 vaccine for all in Tamil Nadu: CM Palaniswami
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami on Thursday announced free COVID-19 vaccine for everyone in the state once it is approved for mass production, hours after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) promised free Coronavirus vaccination for all in Bihar in its election manifesto ahead of the upcoming assembly polls. Palaniswami’s promise for free COVID-19 ... -
New farm bills could transform India’s agriculture system
The Modi government last month passed the three controversial farm reform Bills amid widespread public protests by farmers and opposition leaders against the move. While one section of society welcomed the amendments calling it a historic step for India to alter global food trading, others expressed concerns that it will create hurdles in the livelihoods ... -
Govt approves induction and deployment of Shaurya missile: Report
In a major boost for India’s overall defence capabilities, the Union government recently approved the induction and deployment of 700-km range surface-to-surface hypersonic Shaurya strategic missile in the forces. The Shaurya missile is developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). This development has come days after the DRDO reportedly conducted final rounds of ...