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He said the state surveillance officers must also establish close coordination with their designated or tagged genome sequencing laboratories for expediting results of genomic analysis, and the States and UTs should immediately undertake necessary public health measures, in case of the presence of variants of concern.

No Caste Wise Census, Except SCs, STs, Since Independence: Centre

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"Government of India has not enumerated caste-wise population, other than SCs and STs, in Census since Independence," he said in the written reply.

Repealing Of Farm Laws Without Discussion In Parliament, Shows Govt 'Terrified': Rahul

"We wanted to discuss MSP (issue), we wanted to discuss the Lakhimpur Kheri incident, we wanted to discuss the 700 farmers who died in this agitation and unfortunately that discussion has not been allowed," the former Congress chief said.

Court Issues Notice To Govt, AVUT On Plea Challenging Jail Terms To Ansals

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The judge also sought a report from the medical superintendent of Tihar jail after senior advocate P K Dubey, appearing for Gopal Ansal, submitted that his client was suffering from certain ailments.

India’s COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage Exceeds 97 Cr: Govt

Meanwhile, India’s recovery rate stands at 98.07 per cent which is at its highest peak, since March 2020.

Govt Scraps Basic Customs Duty, Cuts Agri Cess On Crude Palm, Soyabean Sunflower Oil

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The duty cuts will be effective from October 14 and will remain in force till March 31, 2022, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) said in a notification.

India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage Exceeds 96.43 Cr: Govt

A total of 22,844 patients have recovered in the last 24 hours taking the cumulative tally of recovered patients (since the beginning of the pandemic) to 3,33,42,901.

''Please Watch Your Oct, Nov, Dec,'' Govt Warns People Of COVID Surge During Festival, Wedding Season

"We cannot take the current stable situation for granted. We have to be mindful of the fact that the pandemic is going on and can take an untoward turn if we are not careful," an official said at a joint media briefing.

Govt Issues Guidelines For PM Cares For Children Scheme

According to the Ministry of Women and Child Development, the scheme provides support to these children through a convergent approach, gap funding for ensuring education, health, monthly stipend from the age of 18 years, and a lump sum amount of Rs. 10 lakh on attaining 23 years of age.

Govt Collects Rs 1,17,010 Cr GST Revenue In September

The revenues in September 2021 are 23 per cent higher than the GST revenues in the same month last year.

Govt Extends Validity Of Motor Vehicle Documents Till October 31

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The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) said it has asked the enforcement authorities to treat documents, including those related to fitness, permit (all types), driving license, and registration, as valid till October 31.

India’s Total COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage Surpasses 83 Cr Mark: Govt

Meanwhile, a total of 31,923 fresh cases of COVID-19 were reported in the last 24 hours, according to the ministry.

Govt Need To Ease Licensing And Compliance Regulations To Reshape MSMEs: Sandip Chhettri

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He also said that training in sector-relevant digital skills, potentially through less-expensive online training courses that are used as conditions to unlock further aid, and/or paired with specialist support but focused on sectors with the greatest need.

Centre Issues Advisory To Gram Panchayats Suggesting ''Monetisation Of Assets''