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Centre sanctions Rs 104.54 cr for widening and strengthening of Musiri-Namakkal NH

Centre sanctions Rs 104.54 cr for widening and strengthening of Musiri-Namakkal NH

NH 381B is an inter-corridor highway connecting Musiri along NH-81 with Namakkal along NH-44 in western Tamil Nadu

The Daily Dose, January 29, 2022:

The Daily Dose, January 29, 2022:

We have curated some of the top Covid-19-related stories for you

Covid-19 test related email scams spike with the rise in Omicron cases: Report

Covid-19 test related email scams spike with the rise in Omicron cases: Report

Since early October 2021, the scams have increased by 521 per cent, says a report by Barracuda

Covid-19 vaccination: India administered over 56 lakh doses on January 28

Among the States, Uttar Pradesh has administered the highest number of total doses overall

Dr Reddy’s Laboratories to seek WHO pre-qualification on molnupiravir 

Poised to submit data to Indian regulator on Sputnik vaccine for adolescents

Cyclones, severe weather drive century’s global insurance costs

Climate disasters account for as much as 98 per cent 

BJP declared assets worth ₹4,847 cr in 2019-20, BSP second at ₹698 cr: ADR

Total assets declared by the seven national parties amounted to ₹6,988.57 crore

Liquor makers urge Kerala to review new tender conditions for 2022-23

Take umbrage at ‘exorbitantly high commission’ pitched by State monopoly

The daily dose: January 28, 2022

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Covid-19 vaccination: More than 164.4 crore doses administered in India so far

57,35,692 doses of the vaccine were administered in the last 24 hours. 

India reports over 2.5 lakh Covid cases, 627 fatalities

The active cases decreased by 96,861 to reach 21,05,611

Aarav Unmanned Systems bags ₹15 crore project to map Haryana

The drone technology start-up got the project from Survey of India

Roche launches Covid self-test kit in India

The kit has been approved by the Indian Council of Medical Research

Ministry of Civil Aviation notifies drone certification scheme

The scheme is applicable to indigenous drone manufacturers, assemblers and importers

New Year brings rain bounty to most parts of country except in South 

Surplus at phenomenal 184 per cent till Wednesday

The daily dose: January 27, 2022 

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Covid-19 vaccination: India has administered over 163.8 crore total doses so far

Among the States, Uttar Pradesh has administered the highest number of total doses

India seen boosting Budget spending on infrastructure

The February 1 Budget comes days before the start of elections in five States

Active Covid-19 cases in India decline to 22,02,472

The active cases comprise 5.46 per cent of the total infections

Tatas to introduce ‘enhanced meal service’ in 4 Air India flights on Thursday

Devised by the Tata Group officials, the service will be expanded to more flights in a staggered and phased manner

Nine non-BJP ruled States oppose Centre’s proposal on IAS officers’ deputation

Say proposed move is against the federal structural of the country

R-Day celebrations: Defence Ministry's spokesperson shares cockpit view of various fighter jets during its formation

For the first time ever, the fly-past included 75 planes/helicopters of the Indian Air Force that will fly in various formations

Railways suspends NTPC, Level 1 exams after protests by aspirants

It also formed a committee to look into the grievances

Active Covid-19 cases in India decline

The active cases have decreased to 22,23,018 and comprise 5.55 per cent of the total infections

Bengal: Newly enrolled to get colour voter ID cards, says Election Commission

As part of the National Voters’ Day celebrations, the service was launched on January 25.

Buddhadeb's wife informed of Padma award before announcement; no one from family objected: Sources

The former chief minister of West Bengal has refused to accept the award

Renowned scientist Ajai Kumar Sonkar awarded Padma Bhushan

Known for development of pearl-making techniques through state-of-the-art tissue culture

Ex-Bengal CM Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee rejects Padma Bhushan award

“I know nothing about this award. No one has told me anything about it”

Padma Bhushan for Covaxin makers 

Bharat Biotech chairman Dr Krishna Ella and joint MD Dr Suchitra Ella to be conferred with the third highest civilian award

Kerala HC dismisses appeal against rejection of plea to remove PM pic from vax certificate

‘It was a frivolous petition filed with ulterior motives’

Industry body seeks removal of Covid curbs on economic activities

The Mangaluru-based Kanara Industries Association has also said the proposed hike in power tariff will be disastrous for MSMEs

Surge pricing by cabs can't be more than twice the base fare: Delhi government

According to Draft Motor Vehicle Aggregators Scheme, cab aggregators in the national capital will also be required to include electric vehicles in the

Delhi businessman's cryptocurrencies stolen and transferred to Hamas wing: Police

The cryptocurrencies were worth about ₹30 lakh and its current value is ₹4 crore, police said

Foxconn: No clarity on employees returning to Sriperumbudur plant or commencing production

The company is ensuring facilities at dormitories after workers fell ill mid-Dec, leading to stalling of work

Covid-19: Maharashtra opens schools in most districts

Government yet to take a call on re-opening colleges

Data centres in Maharashtra to get 24x7 quality power supply despite crisis: Minister Raut

Original headline: Maharashtra assures 24x7 quality power supply to data centres

NHAI projects given high importance, says TN CM

Stalin responded to Union Minister Nitin Gadkari’s remarks seeking cooperation from the State government. 

Plastic park in Mangaluru to boost investments in the region: CPMTA

The project is to be implemented by the SPV incorporated by the Karnataka Industrial Areas Development Board with an outlay of ₹62.77 crore.

India logs over 3 lakh new Covid-19 cases

The number of active cases climbed to 22,49,335, the highest in 241 days