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Bharat Biotech’s nasal Covid vaccine launched
The nasal vaccine -- BBV154 -- had received the Drugs Controller General of India's (DCGI) approval in November for restricted emergency use among adults as a heterologous booster dose -
In a first, Anand Mahindra buys fruit using India’s digital currency ‘e-rupee’; shows how it works
The industrialist bought pomegranates from the vendor and settled the payment with digital money. He also informed that Bachche Lal Sahani, a local fruit seller, happened to be one of the first merchants to accept ‘e-rupee’ transactions -
What is the ‘halwa ceremony’ India’s finance ministers perform every year before annual budget is locked-in?
A customary Halwa ceremony is performed every year before the “lock-in” process of Budget preparation begins -
Vladimir Putin lauds India’s contribution to ‘ensuring international stability’ in Republic Day greetings
Putin stressed that Russia has set a high value on the privileged strategic ties between the two countries. He expressed confidence of Russia and India working together to ensure the continued growth of 'mutually beneficial bilateral cooperation' in all sectors -
Republic Day: CRPF officer sets record, wins 8th gallantry medal
CRPF officer Prakash Ranjan Mishra has been decorated with a gallantry medal for the eighth time, making him the highest recipient of bravery medals among the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) -
BrahMos, MBT Arjun, and more: How India exhibited its indigenous might on 2023 Republic Day
India flaunted its high-tech indigenous weapons during the Republic Day Parade today. Made-in-India arsenal – Nag Missile System, BrahMos and Akash weapon system – was a testimony to the country’s Atmanirbhar ambition -
74th Republic Day parade displays India’s military prowess, cultural diversity
The Republic Day parade highlighted India’s military prowess & cultural diversity, depicting the country's growing indigenous capabilities, Nari Shakti and emergence of a 'New India -
India a ‘bright spot’ in world economy right now: Top UN economist
India's economic growth is expected to remain "strong" even as prospects for other South Asian nations "are more challenging," Hamid Rashid said -
Explained: How India shed colonial past at Republic Day parade through its gun salute
At the 74th Republic Day celebrations, the British-era ’25 pounder artillery was replaced by 105 mm Indian field guns for the 21-gun salute. The move is in line with the Centre’s push for ‘Make in India’ and a step towards an ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ -
Republic Day 2023 Live Updates: 74th Republic Day parade at Kartavya Path concludes
Republic Day 2023 Live Updates: PM Modi leads the nation in paying homage to the fallen soldiers at the National War Memorial in Delhi