Centre takes steps to curb blending of ‘inferior quality’ imported tea with premium Indian teas
The Tea board of India took a major step to curb the blending of teas of inferior qualities with teas of Indian origin from Darjeeling, Kangra, Assam (Orthodox) and Nilgiri (Orthodox). Registered buyers have been directed to avoid blending imported tea of inferior quality with teas from these regions. “In view of teas of inferior […]
Centre revises guidelines for international passengers arriving in India. Check details
The Centre on Thursday issued revised guidelines for international passengers arriving in India. According to the new guidelines, children below the age of five are exempted from both pre-and-post-arrival testing for coronavirus disease(Covid-19) in India. However, if they are found symptomatic for coronavirus infections on arrival or during their home quarantine period, they shall undergo […]
Tokyo Olympic medalist Vivek Sagar Prasad to lead India in men’s junior hockey World Cup
Olympic bronze-medalist Vivek Sagar Prasad will lead the 18-strong Indian men’s hockey squad’s title defence at the FIH men’s junior World Cup starting in Bhubaneswar from November 24. The event slated to begin on November 24 will witness 16 top teams from across the globe vie for the trophy, which was previously won by India […]
WORLD PNEUMONIA DAY
Pneumonia is a form of acute respiratory infection that affects the lungs. It is most commonly caused by virus or bacteria. Any infection causing an inflammatory response in the lung is referred to as pneumonia. Though the majority of pneumonia is caused by bacterial infections, viral infections like influenza or Covid 19 virus can also […]
Petrol, diesel prices will go down further on condition says Nitin Gadkari
Union minister Nitin Gadkari said if petrol, diesel and other petroleum products are brought under the single, nationwide GST regime, then taxes will reduce further and both the Centre and the states will generate more revenue. Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman will definitely try to bring petrol and diesel under GST if she gets the support […]
Sensex sheds 433 points to end at 59,919, Nifty settles below 17,900
Equity benchmark Sensex tumbled by 433 points on Thursday tracking losses in index majors ICICI Bank, HDFC and SBI amid mounting inflationary pressure in the global market and foreign fund outflows SBI was the top loser in the Sensex pack, shedding around 3 per cent, followed by Bajaj Finserv, Tech Mahindra, Sun Pharma, Bajaj Finance […]
India’s first response to China village in disputed region
In its first official response to a US report on China constructing a large village in a disputed region, India said on Thursday it has never accepted such “illegal occupation” of its territory and will take all steps to safeguard the country’s sovereignty. The Indian side has stepped up the building of infrastructure, including roads and […]
In Bengal’s Malda district, 40 injured after being attacked by pack of foxes
Nearly 40 villagers were injured in Malda district of north Bengal after a pack of foxes allegedly attacked them on Thursday morning. The villagers killed two foxes after the incident. Locals recounted that a pack of around 20 foxes attacked villagers at Hardamnagar early on Thursday morning. The injured villagers have been admitted to Harishchandrapur […]
Students from India face lots of challenges in Canada says Experts
As Canada heads towards a record intake of students from India this year, a leading immigration lawyer and charity groups are warning of the challenges these newcomers face on arrival leading to suicides and even prostitution as they come under pressure in a foreign land. According to data from Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), […]
With signature CPC resolution, Xi Jinping tightens grip on power
The Communist Party of China (CPC) wrapped up a key meeting on Thursday, adopting a rare resolution on the party’s history, strengthening President Xi Jinping’s stature, legacy and future as he looks to secure a precedent-breaking third-term as the country’s leader in late 2022. The adoption of the resolution puts Xi, 68, in the same […]