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Centre to kick-start free distribution of 75% of total COVID vaccines to States, UTs Over 27.23 crore vaccine doses administered in country so far; National recovery rate reaches 96.16% Centre asks States, UTs to take strict action against those who assault healthcare professionals Telangana govt to lift COVID-19 restrictions in state from tomorrow Education Ministry releases guidelines for parent participation in home-based learning

Miscellaneous News

Monasteries are most visited tourist destination in Ladakh

Buddhism in Ladakh has given the region a rich architectural and cultural heritage.

Weather forecast for major cities across country

The National Capital Delhi will have generally cloudy sky with light rain. The minimum temperature will be 26 degrees and the maximum will go upto 37 degree Celsius.

Severals activities being held across country ahead of the International Yoga day on Monday

The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) proclaimed 21st June as the International Day of Yoga (IDY) in their resolution adopted on 11th December 2014.

Only gods and goddesses of Buddhism painted in Thangka art

In Ladakh, Thankgka is an art form that is an integral part of the religious rituals of the Ladakhis. It is closely associated with Buddhism.

NIV Pune Director says vaccine is effective against all COVID variants

India’s first indigenous vaccine, Covaxin, has been developed jointly by ICMR, Bharat Biotech and NIV Pune.

Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav: 'Zenda Satyagraha' programme organised to mark importance of National Flag in Maharashtra

In Maharashtra, a programme called 'Zenda Satyagraha' was organized at the South Central Zonal Cultural Center-SCZCC in Nagpur with a view to mark the importance of the National Flag.

Yoga proves its relevance in promoting holistic health of people during COVID pandemic

The International Day of Yoga-2021 is now just 3 days away and this is going to be the 7th International Day of Yoga which will be observed worldwide on 21st June. The Theme for this year's Yoga Day is - Yoga for Wellness.

'Spotlight' on AIR tonight to feature Additional Secretary, MSDE on Customized Crash Course Programme for COVID-19 frontline workers

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched ‘Customized Crash Course programme for COVID-19 Frontline workers’ today via video conferencing.

Prasar Bharati Audience Research releases 'NewsOnAir' Radio Livestream Global Rankings

Prasar Bharati Audience Research has released NewsOnAir Radio Livestream Global Rankings. In a major development in these new rankings, the United States has displaced France as the top country in the world, on the basis of the popularity of the NewsOnAir App in these countries.