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Chinese PLA hands over missing Arunachal youth to India: Rijiju
Rijiju, who closely monitored the process of the release of Taron since he went missing on January 18, tweeted: "The Chinese PLA has handed over the young boy from Arunachal Pradesh Shri Miram Taron to the Indian Army. Due procedures are being followed including the medical examination."
Centre may cap Covaxin, Covishield price at ₹275 per dose
The Union government plans to fix the prices of Covaxin and Covishield each at ₹ 275 per dose. The tentative price cap will be implemented once both the vaccines get regular market approval from Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) next month. Covaxin was priced at ₹ 1200 per dose and Covishield at ₹ 780 per dose. The price also included service charge of ₹ 150 per dose (at private facilities)
Indian govt asked Twitter for data on 2.2K accounts in 1st half of 2021
There were also nearly 5,000 legal demands to remove Twitter accounts from India in the reporting period, the company's latest transparency report has revealed. Global government preservation requests decreased by 4 per cent, while accounts specified increased by 24 per cent during this reporting period. The US (57 per cent) and India (25 per cent) together accounted for 82 per cent of all global preservation requests.
Delhi lifts weekend curfew, no odd-even for shops
The Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) on Thursday decided to lift the weekend curfew and odd-even rule for shops in the market. However, the night curfew from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. will continue in the national capital. The decision to relax the curbs was taken following a DDMA meeting chaired by Delhi Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal with Chief minister Arvind Kejriwal earlier in the day.
Rahul Gandhi writes to Twitter, claims his followers count dropping due to govt pressure
Rahul Gandhi said that his following has been limited ever since Twitter had suspended his account back in August 2021. He mentioned that before his account was suspended, it gained followers at a rate of 2.3 lakhs per month. But since August 2021, his monthly following has crashed down to around 2500 per month resulting in his total following stuck at 1.94 crores.
Omicron infected have significant immune response, can neutralise Omicron, Delta: ICMR
The study analysed the IgG and neutralising antibodies (NAbs) against B.1, Alpha, Beta, Delta, and Omicron variants with the sera of individuals infected with the Omicron variant (B.1.1529 and BA.1). It suggests that the immune response induced by the Omicron could effectively neutralise the Delta variant, making re-infection with Delta variant less likely and displacing this varaint as the dominant strain.
Chinese PLA responded positively on handing over missing Arunachal teen: Rijiju
Taron was reportedly kidnapped by the PLA a week ago from the Indian territory. Rijiju tweeted: "Hotline exchanged on Republic Day by Indian Army with Chinese PLA. PLA responded positively indicating handing over of our national and suggested a place of release. They are likely to intimate date and time soon. Delay attributed to bad weather conditions on their side."
Govt calls all-party meeting on Jan 31 to discuss Budget Session
The Budget Session will commence on the same day with the Presidential address at 11 a.m., followed by the laying of the Economic Survey. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget on February 1.
India showcases military might, cultural diversity on 73rd R-Day
The grandeur of the majestic Rajpath in the heart of the national capital was a sight to watch. The celebrations commenced after PM Narendra Modi paid tribute at the national war memorial. President Ram Nath Kovind arrived, escorted by his bodyguards on their magnificent bay and dark bay-colored mounts.
R-Day: Proud moment for French Ambassador as Rafale soars high
Seated in the diplomatic lounge, it seemed tough for the French envoy to shoot the video while the French-made Rafale flew past Rajpath, but he did and shared it on social media.
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