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Nations doing what’s best for them, says Rajeev Chandrasekhar on UK vaccine row
Replying to a query during a press conference at the BJP headquarters here, Chandrasekhar said, "I don't want to get into too much detail. I will only leave this thought with you that during Covid, the height of fear and paranoia in countries about travel in general and travellers in particular is high, and expectedly so."
Bengal BJP candidate hurt in post-poll violence succumbs
The family members of Saha claimed that he was brutally beaten up by Trinamool 'goons' on May 2, in which he had received severe head injuries. Though Saha was immediately shifted to a local hospital and then transferred to a hospital in Thakurpukur on the southern fringes of Kolkata, he succumbed to his injuries on Wednesday.
Covishield not a problem, discussing certification with app builders: British envoy
He said the UK government wants to make the process of travelling as easy as possible. "We're clear that Covishield is not a problem. The UK is open to travel and we're already seeing a lot of people going from India to the UK, be it tourists, business people or students. "Over 62,500 student visas have been issued in the year ending June 2021, which is an increase of almost 30 per cent as compared to the previous cycle. We want to make the process of travelling as easy as possible," the British High Commissioner said.
If I don't win, someone else will become CM: Mamata
Speaking at a public rally, Banerjee said, "If I don't win, someone else will be the Chief Minister. Give me your votes to keep me as the Chief Minister. Every vote is precious to me. Don't waste them." Political experts are of the opinion that the Chief Minister's statement is an expression of her tension over the bypoll.
Delhi reports 30 fresh Covid cases, zero death in 24 hrs
With 0.04 per cent of infection rate in the capital city, the active case tally stands at 411 in Delhi. A total of 19 Covid patients were discharged in the last 24 hrs, taking the total number of recoveries to 14,13,090, the bulletin said. The national capital has recorded only three fatalities due to the infection in September so far.
India's first smog tower in Delhi completes trial
Delhi got its first smog tower installed at Baba Kharak Singh Marg, Connaught Place, which was inaugurated on August 24 as part of Delhi government's drive to fight air pollution. The 24-metre high tower was being operated on a trial basis with the Delhi Pollution Control Commiittee (DPCC) monitoring its effectiveness.
Will fight Sidhu's elevation to Chief Ministership: Amarinder
Even as he reiterated his intention to counter any move to make Sidhu the state's Chief Minister face, Amarinder Singh said he will pit a strong candidate against him in the 2022 Assembly polls to ensure his defeat. "Sidhu is dangerous for the state," said the former Chief Minister in a series of media interviews. Asserting that he will only leave politics on a high, he said: "I was ready to leave after a victory but never after a loss."
Delhi restaurant denies woman entry for wearing Saree
The restaurant denies entry to the woman who is an ex journalist for wearing saree. However, the restaurant located in Khel Gaon posh area has earned the wrath of netizens after the video went viral.
Amid Covid pandemic, African Swine Fever sets foot in Tripura from Mizoram
When Mizoram was severely battling with Covid-19 pandemic, the ASF since March this year has killed over 28,000 pigs in all the 11 districts of Mizoram, which shares borders with Tripura, Assam, Manipur besides Myanmar and Bangladesh.
OBC Muslim groups too demand caste based census
National Momin Conference which is a Muslim OBC body, on Wednesday demanded from the Prime Minister that if it is not done now, the OBC community will have to wait for another ten years.
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