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All above age of 18 years to get COVID-19 vaccine from May 1 PM Modi interacts with doctors, pharma companies over COVID-19 situation Cabinet Secretary to chair a meeting with Chief Secretaries of 10 states, UTs to discuss availability of Medical Oxygen India’s cumulative COVID-19 vaccination coverage exceeds 12 crore 38 lakh; over 2 lakh 73 thousand new cases reported today Six-day lockdown to come into effect in National Capital from tonight to contain spike in coronavirus cases

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Weather forecast for tomorrow

National Capital Delhi will have dust storm or Thunderstorm. The temperature will hover between 19 and 37 degree Celsius.

National Award Winning Marathi Film maker Sumitra Bhave passes away

National Award Winning Marathi Film maker Sumitra Bhave passed away today in Pune. She was 78.

J&K LG Manoj Sinha shares thoughts via first episode of monthly Radio Broadcast titled 'Awaam Ki Awaaz' today

In the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, LG Manoj Sinha shared has his thoughts through the first episode of the monthly Radio Broadcast titled "Awaam Ki Awaaz" at 11.00 am today.

Today is birth anniversary of Sri Ramanujaacharya

Today is the 1004th birth anniversary of Sri Ramanujaacharya, a great Hindu philosopher and thinker. Sri Ramanuja, who lighted the path of equality and bhakthi was born in Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu, in 1017 A.D.

Moon-Mars occultation: Rare encounter of celestial bodies to be visible today

Today at Five in the evening, Indian skies could witness yet another celestial event. This evening, a crescent moon comes in between Earth and red planet Mars to result a rare celestial event visible to naked eye from earth.

India take various steps for conservation of migratory species

India has undertaken various steps for the conservation of migratory species. In February last year, India hosted the 13th Conference of Parties to the Convention on Migratory Species (CMS).

94.56 lakh ration card holders take benefit of inter-district portability in Maharashtra

In Maharashtra, 94.56 lakh ration card holders have taken benefit of inter-district portability of their ration cards to purchase food grain.

Save the Elephant Day being celebrated today

Save the Elephant Day is being celebrated on April 16 of every year to raise awareness about the dangers elephants face and various difficulties they have to overcome to live.

Climate change is affecting availability of good coffee: Study

A new study by an international team of researchers says, Africa's largest coffee-producing nation, Ethiopia will be producing less specialty coffee and more rather bland tasting varieties in the future.

Azaadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav: Tourism department organises boating at Mansar Lake in J&K

In the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, as a part of “Azaadi ka Amrut Mahotsav” celebrations marking the 75th Anniversary of India's Independence, Directorate of Tourism Jammu yesterday organised boating at Mansar Lake.

Vaccination coverage to be increased soon: Dr Sanjay Pandey, GB Pant Hospital

Talking to AIR, Dr Sanjay Pandey, Professor of Neurology, GB Pant Hospital Delhi said the Covid19 vaccination coverage will be increased very soon.

DBT approves additional funding for clinical studies of mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccine HGCO19

The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) has announced that it has approved additional funding for clinical studies of mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccine - HGCO19.

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