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Power CPSEs divided over formation of asset management company

Power CPSEs divided over formation of asset management company

The Power Ministry has been mulling over creating a dedicated PMAC for the resolution of NPAs of the state-run power sector NBFCs

OASME seeks help from Chief Minister, Naveen Patnaik to avert the impending coal crisis

OASME seeks help from Chief Minister, Naveen Patnaik to avert the impending coal crisis

The coal shortage has been threatening the viability of small industries, says OASME

Punjab polls: Mann to be AAP’s CM face

Punjab polls: Mann to be AAP’s CM face

Punjab Assembly elections will be held on February 20.

India’s annual power consumption to grow at 6.5% during 2022-24

Over 2022-24 we expect annual demand growth to remain above pre-pandemic levels at around 6.5 per cent% per year, Says IEA

Consolidated Analytics opens global centres of excellence in Chennai and Pune

Mortgage services provider The company plans to hire 500 mortgage and technology professionals for its India operations by the year-end

Republic Day 2022: How the State tableaux are selected

The final selection of tableaux will depend on the visual appeal, impact on the masses, idea or the theme

Punjab elections 2022: AAP announces Bhagwant Mann as its CM face in Punjab assembly polls

Arvind Kejriwal declares the result of AAP's 'Janta Chunegi Apna CM' drive

Records show Bihar doctor took 5 Covid vaccine jabs, probe ordered

The civil surgeon, Dr Vibha Kumari Singh, however, said she had taken the vaccine jabs only thrice as per rules

Covid-19: Maha govt says Molnupiravir must be used with caution

Molnupiravir has been shown to reduce hospitalisation in a clinical trial and thus has received emergency use authorisation, not an FDA approval

The SC order will make it impossible for Devas to enforce award anywhere in the world: Antrix

The apex court upheld the winding down decision of the NCLT, NCLAT for Devas Multimedia

The Daily Dose: January 17, 2022 

Here’s a curation of top Covid-related news

Birju Maharaj was inspiration across globe, says Vice President Venkaiah Naidu

Birju Maharaj passed away at his residence in the early hours of Monday.

No person can be forced to get vaccinated against their wishes: Centre to SC

The Ministry said that "it is duly advised, advertised and communicated through various print and social media platforms that all citizens should get

West Bengal registers decline in new Covid-19 cases

The number of new cases was at 14,938 on Sunday, as against 19,064 on Saturday and 22,645 on Friday.

After Telangana, Maharashtra woos Tesla to set up a manufacturing unit in the State

State Minister Jayant Patil, in his tweet, promises all the necessary help to set up the plant

Vaccination added great strength to fight against Covid: PM Modi

Over 92 per cent of the adult population have received at least one Covid-19 vaccine dose

SKM threatens to relaunch Mission UP

Our Bureau New Delhi, January 15 The Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM), the umbrella organisation of various farmers’ organisations, said the Centre did

EC bans rallies, restricts meetings

The decision was taken by the panel after separate virtual meetings with the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and chief secretaries of resp

2021 tied for Earth’s sixth warmest year on record: NASA Report

Eight of the top 10 warmest years on the planet occurred in the last decade

Homes could get costlier by upwards of 10 per cent as construction costs increase

Construction cost are north-bound, up 15 per cent or so, with key building materials and labour charges witnessing inflationary pressures

The daily dose, January 15, 2022

We bring you some of the top stories related to Covid-19

Won't let any attempt to change status quo along India's border to succeed, says Gen Naravane

The Army Chief said last year was extremely challenging for the Army

PM Modi lauds Army on Army Day

Says the Indian Army is known for bravery and professionalism

Covid-19: Test positivity rate shoots up to 51.75 per cent in Pondy

There are 6,785 active cases of whom 123 patients are undergoing treatment in hospitals

Covid-19: India adds 2.68 lakh new cases, active cases at 14.17 lakh

Daily test positivity rate rises to 16.66 per cent.

Centre refutes reports of Covid vaccine shortage in Maharashtra

The State has 1.24 crore unutilised Covishield, and stock will sustain for over 30 days, says the Centre.

2021 fifth warmest year in India since 1901: IMD

The country reported 1,750 deaths due to extreme weather events such as floods, cyclonic storms, heavy rain, landslides and lightning during the year

MP govt shuts all schools, hostels in State till Jan 31 due to rise in Covid-19 cases

Only 250 people will be allowed to attend political, cultural, religious, social, educational, entertainment and other such events

Kolkata HC asks SEC to explore possibility of deferring Bengal civic polls

The bench observed that the SEC has to keep in mind the surge in Covid-19 infections in the State

Jallikattu begins with Covid-19 restrictions 

Arrangements have been made for the bull-taming sport in Avaniyapuram, Palamedu and Alanganallur events

Chhattisgarh Govt reshuffles 16 IAS officers, including six district collectors

The collectors of Korea, Balodabazar-Bhatapara, Narayanpur, Gariaband, Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi and Mahasamund districts have been changed

Virgin Orbit launches 7 satellites into orbit

Virgin Orbit's modified Boeing 747 took off on Thursday from the Mojave Air and Space Port in the Southern California desert

'Bike ambulance' to deliver medicines at home to Covid patients in Jaipur

Patients can get medicines by calling 108 helpline

Sero surveillance found that 90 per cent people have developed antibodies for Covid-19 in Rajasthan: CM

It indicates that 'herd immunity' has developed due to the community spread of the infection in the State, says Ashok Gehlot

Covid-19 pill roll-out stymied by shortages as Omicron rages

They are the first Covid-19 treatments patients can take at home, and thus could reduce the burden on hospitals

UN forecasts lower global economic growth for 2022 and 2023

The world economy is projected to grow by only 4 per cent in 2022 and 3.5 per cent in 2023, it says

Apna Dal-Sonelal MLA quits party after meeting Akhilesh Yadav

Chaudhary Amar Singh is likely to contest from Shohratgarh seat on an SP ticket.

Karnataka: Congress temporarily halts Mekedatu ‘padayatra’

Congress has called off the ‘padayatra’ due to mounting Covid cases

West Bengal registers 23,467 new Covid-19 cases on Thursday

Test positivity rate at 32.13 per cent