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People saved more than Rs 9,000 cr through Jan Aushadhi Kendras, says PM Modi; Calls for using affordable medicines from Jan Aushadhi Kendras Campaigning gathers momentum for upcoming Assembly Elections; PM to address rally in Kolkata today; Film star Mithun Chakraborty joins BJP; WB CM Mamta Banerjee to address rally in Siliguri India administers over 2 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses in just 50 days; over 30 lakh senior citizens and 4 lakh people above 45 years with co-morbidities get vaccinated in six days Congress and DMK seal seat-sharing agreement in Tamil Nadu; Congress to contest in 25 seats Prez Kovind addresses tribal convention in MP's Damoh; Lauds the role of tribals in conservation of natural resources

International News

Indian-Americans taking over US, says President Biden as they keep getting key positions

US President Joe Biden said, that Indian-Americans are taking over America, referring to the large number of incredible professionals from the Indian community holding key positions in his administration.

Bangladesh observes historic 7th March Speech of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib

Bangladesh is observing the 50th anniversary of the historic speech given by Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in Dhaka on 7th March 1971.

International Women's Day to be celebrated tomorrow

International Women's Day will be celebrated tomorrow. The day is celebrated on the 8th of March every year to help forge a gender-equal world, celebrate women's achievements and their increasing visibility in every sphere of life.

Myanmar security forces use tear gas, stun grenades to break up protests

In Myanmar, sporadic protests were staged across the country today and security forces used tear gas and stun grenades to break up a protest in Yangon. There were no reports of casualties.

Bangladesh’s first transgender newsreader appointed

A private news channel has appointed Bangladesh’s first transgender news presenter.

40 scholars from six countries recommended for award of India Science, Research Fellowship 2021

Forty scholars from six countries have been recommended for the award of India Science and Research Fellowship 2021.

India expects China to work together to ensure that disengagement in remaining areas in Ladakh is completed at the earliest: MEA

External Affairs Ministry (MEA) has said, India expects the Chinese side to work together to ensure that disengagement in the remaining areas is completed at the earliest.

National Security Adviser of Nigeria visits New Delhi for First Strategic, Counter-Terrorism Dialogue between India-Nigeria

The National Security Adviser of Nigeria Major General (Retd.) Babagana Monguno visited New Delhi for the First Strategic and Counter-Terrorism Dialogue between India and Nigeria at the level of NSA.

China unveils its 14th Five-year plan with modest economic growth target ‘above 6%’, tightens grip on HK

China kicked off its annual session of parliament on Friday as it unveiled its next five-year plan with a slew of measures including overhauling Hong Kong’s electoral system in a further blow to the pro-democracy opposition in the city and unexpectedly set an economic growth target for 2021.

India's total vaccine supply under Vaccine Maitri initiative reaches 461.66 lakh doses

India's total vaccine supply under the Vaccine Maitri initiative has reached 461.66 lakh doses. Briefing media this evening, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Anurag Srivastava said, of this, 71.5 lakh doses have been delivered through grant and 288.4 lakh doses on commercial terms.

India grants NRs 44.17M to build new school building under Nepal-Bharat Maitri Development Partnership

India has extended a grant of 44.17 million Nepali Rupees to Nepal to build a new school building in Rupandehi district of the country under the Nepal-Bharat Maitri Development Partnership.

EAM Dr S Jaishankar speaks to his German counterpart

External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar spoke to his German counterpart Heiko Maas today. In a tweet, Dr Jaishankar said, they discussed 70 years of India-Germany diplomatic relations and the COVID situation and regional issues.

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