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Live updates : Breaking News June 29
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June 29, 2021 8:16 PM (IST) Posted by Rashi Hardaha
Bharat Biotech chairman given central security cover
Krishna Ella, the chairman of vaccine manufacturer Bharat Biotech, has recently been provided a "Y" category armed security cover by the Union government, officials said on Tuesday.
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June 29, 2021 7:28 PM (IST) Posted by Rashi Hardaha
US appoints Indian-American Atul Keshap as interim envoy to India
The US has appointed Indian-American career diplomat Atul Keshap, an old India-hand at the state department, as the country’s Charge’d Affairs in Delhi.
“Ambassador Keshap’s appointment will reinforce the close US partnership with the Government and people of India, demonstrated by our collaboration to overcome global challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic,” the US State Department said in a statement on Tuesday.
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June 29, 2021 5:39 PM (IST) Posted by Rashi Hardaha
PM Modi holds high-level meeting with Rajnath Singh, Amit Shah and Ajit Doval
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June 29, 2021 5:36 PM (IST) Posted by Rashi Hardaha
Potato imports from Bhutan allowed without licence till June 2022
The government has permitted imports of potatoes from Bhutan without licence till June 2022, a move which would help boost domestic supply of the kitchen staple. The imports were earlier allowed without licence only up to January 31, 2021.
"Import of potatoes...is allowed from Bhutan without license upto June 30, 2022," the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has said in a notification.
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June 29, 2021 4:29 PM (IST) Posted by Rashi Hardaha
Sensex drops 186 points on profit-booking; Nifty ends below 15,800
Equity benchmark Sensex declined 186 points on Tuesday, tracking losses in ICICI Bank, Kotak Bank and Infosys as investors booked profits at higher levels.
The 30-share BSE index ended 185.93 points or 0.35 per cent lower at 52,549.66. Similarly, the broader NSE Nifty tumbled 66.25 points or 0.42 per cent to 15,748.45.
Kotak Bank was the top loser in the Sensex pack, shedding over 1 per cent, followed by ICICI Bank, Tech Mahindra, Bajaj Auto, Mahindra and Mahindra, SBI and Axis Bank. On the other hand, PowerGrid, HUL, NTPC, Dr Reddy’s and Nestle India were among the gainers.
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June 29, 2021 4:00 PM (IST) Posted by Rashi Hardaha
Russia records highest daily virus death toll
Russian authorities have reported 652 new coronavirus deaths on Tuesday — the highest daily tally in the pandemic.
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June 29, 2021 3:12 PM (IST) Posted by Rashi Hardaha
Cipla gets DCGI nod to import Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine
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June 29, 2021 3:10 PM (IST) Posted by Rashi Hardaha
Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank discharged from AIIMS
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June 29, 2021 1:32 PM (IST) Posted by Poorva Joshi
Dr Manish Tripathi surrendered to Kandivali Police in connection with Mumbai fake vaccine camp case
Dr Manish Tripathi surrendered to Kandivali Police in connection with Mumbai fake vaccine camp case
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June 29, 2021 1:31 PM (IST) Posted by Poorva Joshi
We'll provide 300 units of free electricity to every family: CM Kejriwal
We'll provide 300 units of free electricity to every family: CM Kejriwal
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June 29, 2021 10:35 AM (IST) Posted by Poorva Joshi
Special bomb squad team of NSG investigating nature of blast at Jammu Air Force Station
Special bomb squad team of NSG investigating nature of blast at Jammu Air Force Station
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June 29, 2021 10:34 AM (IST) Posted by Poorva Joshi
PM Narendra Modi to chair Council of Ministers meet tomorrow
PM Narendra Modi to chair Council of Ministers meet tomorrow
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June 29, 2021 8:16 AM (IST) Posted by Poorva Joshi
Coimbatore admin organizes special COVID19 vaccination drive for transgender community
Coimbatore admin organizes special COVID19 vaccination drive for transgender community
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June 29, 2021 7:37 AM (IST) Posted by Poorva Joshi
SN Shrivastava felicitates doctors for assisting police in running Delhi Police Covid Care Centres
SN Shrivastava felicitates doctors for assisting police in running Delhi Police Covid Care Centres
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June 29, 2021 7:36 AM (IST) Posted by Poorva Joshi
Rajasthan: Khap Panchayat imposes boycott on family for raising voice against wildlife hunting
Rajasthan: Khap Panchayat imposes boycott on family for raising voice against wildlife hunting
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June 29, 2021 7:34 AM (IST) Posted by Poorva Joshi
Odisha: 300 kgs of cannabis seized, one person arrested in Berhampur yesterday
Odisha: 300 kgs of cannabis seized, one person arrested in Berhampur yesterday
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June 29, 2021 7:34 AM (IST) Posted by Poorva Joshi
LeT commander Abrar revealed on interrogation that he had kept AK-47 rifle in a house
LeT commander Abrar revealed on interrogation that he had kept AK-47 rifle in a house
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June 29, 2021 7:32 AM (IST) Posted by Poorva Joshi
First phase of Char Dhaam Yatra will begin from July 1: Uttarakhand Govt
First phase of Char Dhaam Yatra will begin from July 1: Uttarakhand Govt