Breaking News, June 7 | Highlights

The Indian Army's Northern Command conducted a vaccination drive for "Veer Naris (wives of soldiers killed in the line of duty)", ex-servicemen (ESM) and their dependents in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday.

The drive was planned in coordination with the civil administration in the Ramnagar area of Udhampur district with mobile Canteen Store Department (CSD) and medical checkup arrangements, a defence spokesperson said.

In addition to the outreach to ESM, the drive would assist the civil administration in motivating hesitant people to take the vaccine and also motivate the youth to join the armed forces in addition to keeping the morale of the ex-servicemen high, he said.

Veer Naris, ESM and their dependents are an integral part of the armed forces family, the spokesperson added.

Scientists at the Institute of Life Sciences (ILS) in Bhubaneshwar have developed animal models and a modern laboratory that will help in testing and evaluation of drugs and vaccine candidates for the novel coronavirus, the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) said.

The Madhya Pradesh government on Monday extended a ban on operation of bus services to and from Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan till June 15 in view of the coronavirus pandemic, an official said.

The order to extend the ban, which was to end on Monday, was issued by additional transport commissioner Arvind Saxena, he added.

The ban includes vehicles with all-India tourist permits, the official said quoting the order.

The World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday released a handbook to help countries measure their foodborne disease burden and identify food safety system needs.

The handbook, released on the occasion of World Food Safety Day, can also help countries assess the causes, magnitude and distribution of foodborne diseases, strengthen national infrastructure and better protect people's health.

World Food Safety Day is observed on June 7 every year. This year's theme is 'Safe food today for a healthy tomorrow'.

The Prime Minister has announced an ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakhs each from the PMNRF for the next of kin of those who have lost their lives due to fire at an industrial unit in Pune, Maharashtra. Rs. 50,000 would be provided to those injured: Prime Minister's Office

Senior IAS officer Alok Kumar on Monday took charge as the new chief secretary of Tripura.

Punjab govt has extended COVID-induced restrictions till June 15 with certain relaxations including opening of shops till 6pm & private offices to function at 50% strength. Night curfew will remain in force from 7pm-6am on weekdays but regular curfew will continue on Sundays: CMO

A delegation of Maharashtra government led by CM Uddhav Thackeray and Deputy CM Ajit Pawar will meet PM Modi in Delhi tomorrow. They will discuss issues like Maratha reservation, OBC reservation and cyclone relief: State Home Minister Dilip Walse Patil.

The Puducherry government on Monday announced cancellation of Class 12 board examinations.

MoU will be signed with Gujarat administration for expansion of IOCL Gujarat Refinery: Dharmendra Pradhan

Tamil Nadu extends COVID lockdown till June 14 with some relaxations

Jharkhand Public Service Commission: HC orders to prepare a fresh merit list in 8 weeks

Dr. Harsh Vardhan addresses meeting of the Group of Ministers on COVID19 situation

Gujarat eases COVID19 restrictions from today, all private, govt offices allowed to function with 100% staff

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal announced a 'Jahan Vote, Wahan Vaccination' campaign that will commence from today. "We are starting a 'Jahan Vote, Wahan Vaccination' campaign from today. Under this campaign, we will tell people to visit their designated polling stations to get vaccinated. Door-to-door vaccination to be done soon. In 4 weeks, all above 45 years of age to be vaccinated", he said.

Some are taking advantage of others' plight via financial fraud: SN Srivastava

COVID 19: Regional blood transfusion centre in Siliguri faces shortage of blood

Karnataka Govt permits District Registrar, Sub-Registrar offices to function complying by COVID guildelines

Mumbai: Part of building collapses in Bandra leaving one dead, four injured

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle welcome new baby named after Princess Diana and Queen Elizabeth II