Top news of the day: Sri Lanka’s President faces biggest street protest; Health Ministry says COVID-19 precaution dose service charge cannot exceed ₹150, and more
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Sri Lanka’s President Gotabaya Rajapaksa faces biggest street protest
Saturday’s social-media organised protest drew the largest numbers since the crisis blew up last month. And pressure on Mr. Rajapaksa intensified further as the country’s powerful business community also began withdrawing support for the President.
COVID-19 precaution dose | Service charge cannot exceed ₹150, says Health Ministry
Both vaccines — Covishield and Covaxin — will be available for ₹225 per dose in the private COVID care centres.
U.S. Deputy NSA’s message to Delhi was not a warning, clarifies White House
After U.S. Deputy National Security Advisor Daleep Singh’s visit to New Delhi last week left the government of India indignant over remarks around U.S. sanctions on Russia and their implication for oil purchases, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki clarified Mr. Singh’s message and said that no “warning” was delivered.
LeT chief Hafeez Saeed’s son designated as a terrorist under UAPA
On World Fisheries Day, India launches projects for marine and inland aquaculture, aiming to transform the fisheries sector and blue economy.
Lokayukta police raid uncovers ₹26.6 crore in assets from government officials in Karnataka, leading to investigations and cases filed.
Court boycott by advocates in Tamil Nadu demands Advocates Protection Bill for safety, affecting litigants from remote villages.
Army faces allegations of harassment and torture in Kishtwar, Jammu; probe ordered, sparking concerns over human rights violations.
Karnataka’s software and services exports crossed ₹4.11 lakh crore during fiscal 2023-24 (March 2024) from ₹3.2 lakh crore a year ago, marking a 27% year-on-year growth, Minister for IT&BT, Priyank Kharge, said here on Thursday quoting Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) data.
Continuous rainfall in Thoothukudi has caused severe hardship for residents as rainwater has inundated several areas. Efforts to drain stagnant water in the city have been intensified
Indictment details Adani bribery scheme to secure solar power contracts, involving Adani Green Energy and Azure Power executives.
Legislative Assembly Speaker U.T. Khader officially launched the operations of Namma Yatri, Bengaluru-based mobility app dedicated to empowering drivers, in Mangaluru.
NCCP(I) and ICS urge Union Government to reinstate respiratory medicine in MBBS curriculum for public health impact.
Singer Sunitha Upadrasta's debut performance in Visakhapatnam on December 6 at MGM Park, sharing insights into her illustrious music career.
10th edition of India Photo Festival begins in Hyderabad