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COVID-19: SC directs state govts to ensure dry ration is provided to sex w
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 28 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed all state governments to ensure dry ration is being provided to sex workers, identified by the National AIDS Control Organisation during COVID-19 pandemic, in an adequate amount and uniformly.
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Prioritisation has to be done on criteria for COVID-19 vaccination, says
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 27 (ANI): Amid claims of various state governments that it would provide free Covid-19 vaccinations, the Union government's expert group on vaccines on Tuesday said that they should wait for a clearer picture to emerge on vaccine prioritisation.
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After Punjab, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan to bring bills to negate effect of f
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Patna/Raipur [India], October 25 (ANI): Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Saturday said that Congress governments in Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan will bring farm bills similar to that brought by Punjab.
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Kerala UDF to observe Nov 1 as 'Betrayal Day' against Centre, State govts:
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Kochi (Kerala) [India], October 23 (ANI): Opposition leader Ramesh Chennithala on Friday said that UDF will observe November 1 as 'betrayal day' against the Centre and State governments. He said this in a press conference at Kochi after the UDF leadership meeting.
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Deep-rooted conspiracy between Punjab, Centre over farm bills, alleges SAD
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], October 21 (ANI): Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) on Wednesday slammed Punjab government over not accepting party's suggestions on the bills passed by the assembly on Tuesday and alleged that it was done "under a deep-rooted conspiracy between the state and the central
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Two parallel governments control Pakistan: Former PM Nawaz Sharif
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
London [UK]: October 21 (ANI): Former Pakistan Prime Minister Mohammad Nawaz Sharif has said that the overall situation in Pakistan is volatile and two parallel governments control the country.
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EU to strengthen counter-coronavirus cooperation at highest level: Council
Updated : 5 years, 5 months ago IST
Geneva [Switzerland], October 16 (ANI/Sputnik): The heads of states and governments of the European Union have agreed to reinforce the cooperation and make the coordination regular around issues pertaining to the fight against COVID-19, European Council President Charles Michel said on Frida
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Karnataka's previous secular governments ignored Wakf property report as C
Updated : 5 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 15 (ANI): Alleging that the two previous "secular" governments of Karnataka ignored a report on encroachment of Waqf Board properties, BJP MP Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Thursday demanded that the properties should be used for the welfare of poor Muslims.
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Kovind welcomes Switzerland, Malta, Botswana envoys; thanks their governme
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New Delhi [India], October 14 (ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind accepted credentials from the ambassador of Switzerland, besides the high commissioners of Malta and Botswana on Wednesday.
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ACI, IATA call for urgent industry-wide support to underpin recovery
Updated : 5 years, 5 months ago IST
Montreal/Geneva, October 14 (ANI): Airports Council International (ACI) World and International Air Transport Association (IATA) have reinforced the urgent call for governments to use testing as a means to safely re-open borders and re-establish global connectivity.
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Citing threat from China, Russia, US asks think tanks to disclose funding
Updated : 5 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 13 (ANI): Accusing China and Russia of exerting influence over US foreign policy through lobbyists, the United States on Tuesday asked to disclose prominently on their websites the funding they receive from foreign governments including state-owned or state-operated
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UK Committee on Standards launched inquiry into All Party Parliamentary Gr
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London [UK], October 12 (ANI): The UK Committee on Standards on Monday announced that a new inquiry will be conducted into All-Party Parliamentary Groups (APPGs) including the risk of the group being used for access by foreign governments, into the rules for and regulation of the unofficial
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