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Archive for January 4th, 2022

Food subsidy: Govt to clear all FCI dues for FY22

Tuesday, January 4, 2022 22:50

The finance ministry is set to clear almost the entire food subsidy dues to the Food Corporation of India (FCI) for the current fiscal before the year-end, despite an additional expenditure obligation of Rs 1 lakh crore under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY). Last year, the Centre extinguished its ...

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Wicket at Wanderers will not get easier: Keegan Petersen

Tuesday, January 4, 2022 22:45

South African batsman Keegan Petersen predicts the wicket at the Wanderers will get tougher to bat on as the second Test against India progresses, offering the potential of a gripping contest between bat and ball.

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COVID-19: NRAI postpones selection trials after weekend curfew imposed in Delhi

Tuesday, January 4, 2022 22:42

A rise in the graph of Covid-19 cases in the national capital has led to the local government imposing weekend curfew from this week onward. The decision has forced the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) to postpone the selection trials for pistol events, ...

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ISL: Bengaluru, SC East Bengal share points after 1-1 draw

Tuesday, January 4, 2022 22:33

Bengaluru FC's hopes of securing playoffs qualification suffered another blow as they were held to a 1-1 draw by a resilient SC East Bengal in the Indian Super League on Tuesday.

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Covid-19: India reports nearly 2,000 Omicron cases

Tuesday, January 4, 2022 22:30

A total of 1,892 cases of the Omicron variant of coronavirus were reported across 23 states and Union Territories on Tuesday, the government said. Overall, the country reported 37,379 fresh Covid-19 cases and 124 deaths. Mumbai accounted for 10,860 cases. As many as 568 Omicron cases were detected in Maharashtra, followed ...

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New Growth Story: ‘The time is ripe for betting on India’s young generation’

Tuesday, January 4, 2022 22:20

By Kulmeet Bawa As per reports, around 80% of India’s engineers still lack the relevant digital skills needed to be employable. Unless we create world-class training facilities and a hotbed for innovation right here, we might witness a “brain drain” that ...

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Haryana Steelers, U Mumba share spoils in PKL

Tuesday, January 4, 2022 22:13

U Mumba held Haryana Steelers to a 24-24 tie in a low-scoring match of the Pro Kabaddi League on Tuesday.

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Pine Labs announces funding of $20 million from SBI

Tuesday, January 4, 2022 22:10

Pine Labs on Tuesday announced a new investment of $20 million from State Bank of India (SBI). The initial public offering (IPO)-bound fintech company aims to invest in scaling Plural, its newly-launched brand of online payment products. In 2021, Pine Labs raised $600 million and followed it up with a $100-million ...

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Covid-19: Dr Reddy’s to launch Molnupiravir drug next week

Tuesday, January 4, 2022 22:00

Dr Reddy’s Laboratories will be launching its Molnupiravir oral anti-viral drug for Covid-19 under the brand name Molflu across the country. Molflu is expected to be available from early next week in pharmacies throughout the country with particular focus on states with high caseload of Covid-19.The company said it was ...

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Health ministry asks states to re-establish makeshift Covid hospitals

Tuesday, January 4, 2022 22:00

The Union health ministry on Tuesday advised states to enhance health infrastructure in the wake of the increase in Covid-19 cases. States were advised to re-commission makeshift and field hospitals. The ministry has suggested repurposing beds in public and private hospitals for Covid-19 to prepare for a surge in cases and ...

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