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Security agencies apprehend terror threat in India after Kabul attack
"Though our security forces on high alert and have raised extra-vigil on the western and northern borders with Pakistan, the Kabul blasts on Thursday have raised a security concern for us", a senior official in the security set up said, adding that additional steps has be taken in view of the Taliban and now the IS-KP.
CBI files 11 cases in connection with post-poll violence in Bengal
To probe the cases, the Centre has provided CRPF security cover to the CBI teams amid apprehension of locals and the state administration disrupting the investigation. The agency said that so far it has registered eleven separate cases after being handed over the probe by the Calcutta High Court. The first case was earlier registered at the Gangnapur poice station in Nadia district on May 3 against 12 accused persons and unknown others charged with attacking a victim with bamboo sticks and choppers.
DCGI finds first mRNA vaccine safe, gives nods for Phase 2/3 trials
Pune-based pharma major Gennova Biopharmaceuticals Ltd is developing the nation's first mRNA-based Covid-19 vaccine. It is among a few pharmaceutical firms worldwide, including Moderna Inc and Pfizer Inc, to use mRNA technology in its coronavirus shot. These vaccines do not use a live virus to generate an immune response but prompt the human body to make a protein that triggers one.
India mulling alternative ways to rescue people after Kabul blasts
In view of the threats of more attacks near the Hamid Karjai International Airport in Kabul, it has become quite risky to take the Indian workers there, the sources said, adding that a batch of over 150 Indians were taken away by the Taliban from the airport to the nearby Alokozai compound where their documents were inspected.
BRICS adopts 'New Delhi Statement', India stresses on climate equity
The Environment Ministers adopted the New Delhi Statement on Environment, which is aimed at furthering the spirit of Cooperation for Continuity, Consolidation and Consensus in Environment among the BRICS Nations. BRICS is an acronym for Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, termed as emerging economies and together fighting for climate justice at global negotiations.
Flood situation worsens in Assam, nearly 1.33 lakh people hit
According to the official of the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), the worst affected five districts are Bongaigaon (63,891 people affected), Dhemaji (31,500), Majuli (13,239), Dibrugarh (10,697) and Chirang (10,634) According to the ASDMA, 243 villages were affected and 74 relief camps were opened for the help of the flood-affected.
India administers over 1 cr vaccines in a day for first time
This is the highest-ever vaccination achieved in a single day since the start of the vaccination drive.
In another significant achievement, India's Covid-19 vaccination coverage has crossed the 62 crore landmark and presently stands at 62,17,06,882, as per the provisional report of the Health Ministry.
India can't be import-dependent to win future wars: Bipin Rawat
Addressing the 5th IETE Innovators-Industry meet, Rawat said that India's wars have to be won with Indian solutions, asserting that indigenisation is only the way forward. "To win future wars, India cannot be import-dependent," Rawat said. The CDS said that air defence capabilities of the armed forces are at the cusp of modernisation with the acquisition of ballistic missile defence system.
Baghel meets Rahul, status quo in Chhattisgarh
"I have apprised him of everything and discussed political as well as administrative issues... have requested Rahul Gandhi to visit Chhattisgarh," Baghel said. The Congress high command had summoned Baghel to Delhi on Friday to take a final call whether the powerful OBC leader should be allowed to continue as the Chief Minister or be replaced by T.S. Singh Deo, scion of the Surguja royal family.
Sidhu's adviser resigns; Punjab Cong prez says he can't be dummy chief
Interestingly, the resignation comes in the wake of Sidhu telling the party High Command that, "I can't be dummy chief". Reacting to Sidhu's assertion, Rawat said, "Who says he is." Speaking at a party function in Amritsar city, Sidhu said "if he is allowed to work according to his own policy of hope and faith, he will ensure Congress rule in the state for 20 years".
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