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Over two lakh people each have to get the second dose of Covaxin and Covishield this month. (PTI Photo)

Andhra Pradesh all set to carry out huge vaccination drive on Sunday

People over the age of 45 years and mothers with children below the age of 5 years are the main focus groups during the...

19 Jun 2021 7:54 PM IST

Third wave in 6-8 weeks if Covid-appropriate behaviour not followed: AIIMS chief

Third wave in 6-8 weeks if Covid-appropriate behaviour not followed:...

India's epidemiologists had indicated that a third wave of COVID-19 is inevitable and is likely to start from...

19 Jun 2021 7:42 PM IST

Age-appropriate art activities have been categorized on basis of 5+3+3+4 system such as Foundation Stage; Preparatory Stage; Middle Stage; and secondary stage: From Adolescent to Adult. (Representative Image: AFP)

Education Ministry releases guidelines to facilitate children's...

The activities suggested in the guidelines are in accordance with the various stages of school education under NEP 2020

19 Jun 2021 6:48 PM IST

In 2016, India had signed an inter-governmental agreement with France to procure 36-Rafale jets at a cost Rs 59,000 crore. (AFP Photo)

Induction of Rafale aircraft into Indian Air Force by 2022: IAF Chief

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh had in February said the country would have the entire fleet of the fighter aircraft by...

19 Jun 2021 6:29 PM IST

J&K was pushed into a great deal of political variability on August 5, 2019 when the Centre stripped the state of its special constitutional status and split it up into two Union territories. (Representative Image: AFP)

Major attempt to end stalemate, Centre invites J&K leaders for talks...

Reports emanating from Delhi suggest the Central govt is willing to restore the statehood of J&K ahead of holding the...

19 Jun 2021 6:09 PM IST

A National Disaster Response Force member sprays disinfectant as a precautionary measure against COVID-19 at the Charminar monument during a night curfew earlier imposed by the state government. (AP)

Telangana lockdown ends today; schools, colleges to reopen from July 1

Anyone found violating the face mask rule will be penalised Rs 1,000

19 Jun 2021 5:20 PM IST

The decision to cancel Class 12 exams on Tuesday came as a big respite for students across the country. (Representational Photo: PTI)

Andhra Pradesh to hold EAPCET 2021 from August 19 to 25

Other Common Entrance Tests for various professional courses likely to be conducted in the first and second weeks of...

19 Jun 2021 3:50 PM IST

For the past three years, the state has been witnessing flood in Krishna and Bhima rivers following downpour in its catchment areas in Maharashtra. (Representative Image: PTI)

Karnataka, Maharashtra agree to resolve water sharing issues

The two states also agreed to complete the Dudhganga dam project at the earliest and Maharashtra will also fund it

19 Jun 2021 2:25 PM IST

Guruprasad Mohapatra (Image credit : Twitter)

Industry Secretary Guruprasad Mohapatra passes away; PM Modi,...

Guruprasad monitored the supply of medical oxygen across the country under very challenging circumstances during the...

19 Jun 2021 1:25 PM IST

Tax authorities raids Chinese entities for money laundering. (PTI Photo)

Finance Ministry refutes reports of alleged rise in Indians' funds in...

The Ministry has sought relevant facts from Swiss Authorities along with their view on possible reasons for the...

19 Jun 2021 12:23 PM IST

Beneficiaries receive a dose of COVID-19 vaccine during a special vaccination camp, at Vile Parle East in Mumbai, June 15, 2021. (PTI)

India records 60,753 fresh COVID-19 cases

The death toll climbed to 3,85,137 with 1,647 fresh fatalities and active cases comprise 2.55 per cent of the total...

19 Jun 2021 10:50 AM IST

Zoo director Debasis Jana said the zoos veterinarians have been working hard to treat and care for the lions. DC Image

Four lions at Arignar Anna Zoological Park at Vandalur found carrying...

Of the 11 lions in the zoo, nine had tested positive for Covid-19 earlier this month; of these, two died of the disease

19 Jun 2021 9:40 AM IST