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A health worker takes swab sample of a woman to conduct a Covid-19 coronavirus screening at an open ground in Hyderabad. (Photo: AFP)

India logs 83,876 fresh COVID-19 cases, 895 more deaths

This is the first time in around 32 days that daily cases have dropped below one lakh

7 Feb 2022 11:05 AM IST

Sputnik Light Covid vaccine. (Photo: Sputnik V)

DCGI nod to single-shot Sputnik Light Covid vaccine for emergency use

Dr Reddy's had, in September 2020, partnered with RDIF to conduct clinical trials of and distribute the vaccine in India

7 Feb 2022 10:14 AM IST

The defence economy has now entered a new era, with the opening up of defence manufacturing to domestic private enterprise. (Representational Image/ PTI)

Sanjaya Baru | More bang for the buck' in defence: New thinking vital

Defence is the one area where the Union government bears full responsibility for spending and delivering results on that...

7 Feb 2022 3:38 AM IST

A girl holds a sign during a protest against US military involvement with Russia over Ukraine during a rally in Times Square, New York, on February 5, 2022. (AFP)

Saeed Naqvi | Ukraine doesn't expect invasion; but Biden, Boris build...

The image of the Western alliance in lockstep, ready to go for Mr Putin's jugular, isn't borne out by the facts on the...

7 Feb 2022 2:16 AM IST

An elevated inflation rate is also a cause of concern for the RBI, though it has decided to accord priority to economic growth in the near future. (AA file Photo)

MPC may hold back rate hike

Policy normalization is set to commence in April with a stance change and reverse repo hike

7 Feb 2022 2:02 AM IST

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi with Punjab Congress leaders Charanjit Singh Channi, Navjot Singh Sidhu at an election rally, in Ludhiana, Sunday, Feb. 06, 2022. (PTI)

Congress announces Charanjit Singh Channi as the CM face in Punjab

Mr Channi, a three-time MLA from Chamkaur Sahib, was sworn in as the first Dalit CM of Punjab after Capt. Amarinder...

7 Feb 2022 1:11 AM IST

In this file photo, singer Lata Mangeshkar laughs at the launch of her hindi music album Saadgi or Simplicity, on World Music Day, in Mumbai. (Photo: AP)

PM Modi to visit Mumbai to pay last respects to Lata Mangeskhar

Mangeshkar, 92, died at a Mumbai hospital on Sunday morning

6 Feb 2022 2:10 PM IST

The star campaigners constitute an integral part of the election process and their security is of utmost importance for ensuring free and fair elections, the EC asserted. (PTI)

EC directs states to provide adequate security to star campaigners...

Though the letter does not mention any particular case, Owaisi is one of the lead/star campaigners of the AIMIM for the...

6 Feb 2022 1:28 PM IST

BJP supporters listen to a speech of Home Minister Amit Shah during an election rally in Loni, Ghaziabad district on February 3, 2022. Prakash SINGH / AFP)

Election Commission grants relaxation for physical public meetings

The decision was taken after the EC held a meeting with the Secretary, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, to assess...

6 Feb 2022 12:44 PM IST

In this file photo, singer Lata Mangeshkar laughs at the launch of her hindi music album Saadgi or Simplicity, on World Music Day, in Mumbai. (Photo: AP)

Lata Mangeshkar's funeral to be held at 6:30 pm with full state...

The government said that a two-day national mourning will be observed in memory of the veteran singer

6 Feb 2022 11:32 AM IST

Soldiers take part in the Belarusian and Russian joint military drills at Brestsky firing range, Belarus. (Russian Defense Ministry Press Service via AP)

Russia at 70 per cent of Ukraine military buildup: US Officials

The officials made no suggestion that a prospective conflict would involve the use of nuclear weapons

6 Feb 2022 11:31 AM IST

Union Minister of Finance Nirmala Sitharaman with MoS Pankaj Chaudhary arrives at Parliament for the presentation of the Union Budget 2022-23, in New Delhi, Tuesday, Feb 1, 2022. (PTI Photo/Kamal Kishore)

India's digital currency to debut by early 2023

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in her budget speech last week talked about launching a central bank-backed 'digital...

6 Feb 2022 11:16 AM IST