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Bihar CM Nitish Kumar bats for caste-based census in India, says ‘will benefit people’

The Central government’s decision to not hold caste-based census except for Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) in the population census 2021 has been strongly opposed by ruling Janata Dal (United) and opposition Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) in Bihar.

Come January 2022, India to impose ban on single-use plastic items

To get rid of single-use plastic in the country, the Environment Ministry is all set to ban items like candy sticks, ice-cream sticks and others from January 2022. The decision comes following the draft notification issued in March 2021 for the amendment of plastic waste management rules of 2016.

Tirupati's Balaji Temple to install Rs 25 crore worth anti-drone technology to prevent attacks

After the recent drone attacks in Jammu and Kashmir by enemy nations, the world-famous Lord Balaji Temple in Tirupati will get a high-end technology-based anti-drone cover. The anti-drone system that costs Rs 25 crore can detect a drone and neutralise it from 4km distance.

As CM BS Yediyurappa is set to step down, BJP's probables for the top post

On July 26, the BJP government will not only complete its two years in office but also see a stalwart BJP leader CM BS Yediyurappa step down. As soon as he dropped a hint of stepping down two days ago, a list of names are doing rounds to occupy his chair.

Indian Army vice chief Lt Gen CP Mohanty reviews HAL's helicopter division in Bengaluru Contact

The vice chief, who is on a 2-day visit held discussions with indigenous defence manufacturers, Tata Advanced Systems Limited and Aroo Private Limited.

Indian warship Tabar to take part in Russia's Navy Day celebration

The ship is on a goodwill visit to numerous friendly countries, has arrived on Thursday and will stay in Russia for next five days.

'Such an inspiring performance': Wishes pour in as Mirabai Chanu creates history

The 26-year-old lifted a total of 202kg (87kg + 115kg), while the gold went to China's Hou Zhihui wih an effort of 210kg and Aisah Windy Cantika of Indonesia took home the bronze wirh an effort of 194kg.

CBI raids multiple locations across Jammu & Kashmir over arms license scam

The CBI had registered a case on the consent of the Jammu and Kashmir government and further notification from the central government in 2018 and took over the probe from the state police during the period 2012 to 2016.

Results of COVID vaccine trials for children likely by September: AIIMS chief Dr Randeep Guleria

AIIMS director Randeep Guleria has said that the trials of Bharat Biotech's Covaxin on children are presently underway and the results are expected by September.

Bharat Biotech terminates Brazil’s Covaxin pact amid political dispute

The termination of the pact comes after the deal with the Brazilian government for supply of 20 million doses of the vaccine landed in controversy and attracted investigation by authorities in that country.