“The activity is proposed to be conducted in all State Capitals in at least three session sites; some States will also include districts that are situated in difficult terrain/have poor logistical support; Maharashtra and Kerala are likely to schedule the dry run in major cities other than their Capital,” the Health Ministry said.
The Christian Medical College, Vellore professor said “The pandemic has seen a dramatic change in academia, industry and funding agencies working together. It’s a fantastic start and we are seeing results but we have a long way to go.”
PM warns of need for vigilance with intervention.
Farmers’ protest | Small group of farmers break police barricades at Shahjahanpur
Some young farmers have broken through the police barricades at the Rajasthan-Haryana border and are moving on the road towards Delhi. The Haryana Police attempted to stop them, using water cannons and tear gas, while protest leaders say they appealed to them not to break the barricades.
Kerala Assembly passes resolution urging Centre to scrap farm laws
The resolution was passed unanimously with the Opposition United Democratic Front supporting it. O. Rajagopal, the lone BJP member, spoke on his reservations against points in the resolution, but did not oppose it during voting. Mr. Rajagopal said that he abstained from voting as he supports the State government’s resolution.
CBSE Class X, XII exams from May 4 to June 10
Practical exams will begin from March 1. Results will be announced by July 15.
At the latest round of Foreign Ministry-level talks on December 18, the two sides said that they have agreed to continue work towards ensuring complete disengagement of troops.
2020 in review | A year of defections and worsening State-Centre ties in Bengal
Trinamool strongman Suvendu Adhikari’s decision to switch sides to BJP stands out for the huge implications it holds for the future of the State politics.
Make a concerted effort to rescue sailors stranded off China: Congress
Flag global attention for securing their release from atrocities and captivity, party tells Prime Minister.
Coronavirus | World begins ushering in locked-down New Year
Fireworks explode over the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge as New Year celebrations begin in Sydney on January 1, 2021. One million people would usually crowd the Sydney Harbour to watch the annual fireworks that centre on the Sydney Harbour Bridge. But this year authorities advised revellers to watch the fireworks on television as the two most populous States, New South Wales and Victoria battle to curb new COVID-19 outbreaks. | Photo Credit: AP
From Sydney to Rome, firework displays, pyre burnings and live performances will be watched online or on television — if they have not been cancelled altogether. The eagerly awaited first lights of 2021 fell on the Pacific nations of Kiribati and Samoa from 10 a.m. GMT (3.30 p.m. IST), with the uninhabited Howland and Baker Islands the last to tip over into the New Year, 26 hours later.
Eight core industries’ output contracts 2.6% in November
Barring coal, fertiliser and electricity, all sectors — crude oil, natural gas, refinery products, steel and cement — recorded negative growth in November 2020.
Artificial Intelligence knows when you feel lonely
Researchers at the University of California San Diego have devised an artificial intelligence (AI) tool to predict the level of loneliness in adults, with 94% accuracy.
Goa’s 14-year-old Leon Mendonca becomes India’s 67th Grandmaster
Mendonca, who achieved the feat at 14 years, 9 months and 17 days, is the second GM from Goa.
India’s tour of Australia 2020-21 | Rohit gears up for Sydney Test with first practice session at MCG
While Rohit Sharma trained, the rest of the squad took a brief two-day break after India’s fine win in the second Test at MCG.