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Tuesday, November 4, 2025
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Topic: central government

Modi govt directs states to set up committees to find ‘unsung heroes’ for Padma awards

A letter from Union Home Ministry said that the criteria for selection should invariably be 'excellence plus' and highest standards should be applied while making recommendations.

HC seeks Centre, Delhi govt stand on plea for CBI probe into deaths at Jaipur Golden Hospital

The plea contends that the cause of death of 21 Covid patients at the Delhi hospital was respiratory failure due to insufficient supply of oxygen and not comorbidities.

Centre taking best efforts to build up vaccine stock, says MEA spokesperson

Govt is engaged with US vaccine manufacturers and the Biden administration to ensure all materials for domestic production in India, MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said.

HC seeks stand of Centre, Delhi govt on plea for adequate supply of vaccines

The plea by a lawyer contended that residents of Delhi should not suffer as a result of the 'blame game' between the two governments.

‘Intimidation tactics’ of Delhi Police a worry, we’ll continue talks with govt, Twitter says

Twitter reiterated its commitment to India as a vital market, but signaled growing concern about govt's actions & potential threats to freedom of expression.

SC seeks Centre, West Bengal replies on plea to prevent ‘exodus’ due to post-poll violence

Senior advocate Pinky Anand, appearing for petitioners, told the Supreme Court that more than one lakh people have been displaced due to the post-poll violence in West Bengal.

Final decision on Class 12 board exams to be based on ‘widest consultation process’

Central government sources made the remarks Monday, and added that the decision will be the best option keeping in mind the current situation and students' future prospects.

Vaccination of frontline, healthcare workers in Delhi below national average, says Centre

Amid Delhi govt's criticism of Centre's vaccination policy, Niti Aayog's VK Paul said the overall coverage of single-dose for healthcare workers is 89% compared to 78% in Delhi.

States, UTs to receive 7 lakh additional Covid vaccine doses within next 3 days — Centre

The Centre has so far provided over 18 crore vaccine doses to states and Union Territories free of cost. Of this, the total consumption including wastages is 17.09 crore doses.

States to receive over 9 lakh fresh vaccine doses within next 3 days, says health ministry

The ministry said nearly 18 crore vaccine doses have been provided free of cost to states and UTs and more than 1 crore doses are still available with them to be administered.

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Launch of India’s heaviest comms satellite is a level up for its soaring military ambitions. Here’s how

ISRO’s LMV3 rocket set off the CMS-03 satellite from Sriharikota Sunday. It weighs 4,410 kg, will primarily serve Indian Navy and has a life of at least 15 years.

Trump’s trade wars have rewritten powerplay, but India didn’t get the memo

This world is being restructured and redrawn by one man, and what’s his power? It’s not his formidable military. It’s trade. With China, it turned on him.