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Indian health eco-system seen with new eyes, new respect, new credibility: PM Modi

New Delhi, Feb 26 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended 33rd convocation ceremony of The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University via video-conferencing on February 26. He said, "The Indian health eco-system is being seen with new eyes, new respect and new credibility. However, this also means that world will have greater expectations from you which is responsibility on your young and strong shoulders. The learning from pandemic can help us to fight other diseases like TB as well."

Madurai airport grabs second position in customer satisfaction survey

Madurai (TN), Feb 26 (ANI): Madurai airport has been ranked second in the Customer Satisfaction Survey 2020 (CSS) after competing with 56 airports of India. The Airport Authority of India (AAI) conducted the round-II of the customer care satisfaction between July and December 2020. Madurai airport jumped from fourth position in 2019 to second in 2020. Parameters on which airport was marked included overall satisfaction, access, passport control, security, amenities, environment, services and travel details.

Security heightened after explosives found near Ambani's house

Mumbai, Feb 26 (ANI): Mumbai Police deployed its personnel outside business tycoon Mukesh Ambani's house after explosive materials were found near his residence on Thursday. A car carrying unassembled explosive materials was found abandoned at Carmichael Road in South Mumbai on Thursday evening, near the house of Reliance Industries chairman. The bomb squad and police teams have rushed to the site and a probe is underway.

Govt can never dare to make such law in democracy that'll harm farmers: Narendra Tomar

New Delhi, Feb 26 (ANI): While addressing the public gathering at Pusa Krishi Vigyan Mela 2021 in New Delhi on February 25, Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar said, "In democracy, a government can never dare to make such a law that will harm farmers."

India to work closely with UK for early extradition of Nirav Modi: MEA

New Delhi, Feb 25 (ANI): MEA Spokesperson Anurag Srivastava on February 25 informed that Government of India in liaison with the authorities of United Kingdom for early extradition of fugitive economic offender Nirav Modi who has been ordered by a local court to be extradited to India. West Minister magistrate court in London had pronounced that Nirav Modi be extradited to stand trial in India. Anurag Srivastava said, "They have dismissed his mental health concerns and the judge has observed that Nirav Modi has conspired to destroy evidence and intimidate witnesses. Now since the magistrate court has recommended Nirav Modi's extradition to the UK Home Secretary." The Indian businessman had fled the country in early 2018 as the news of Punjab National Bank scam worth around Rs 14,000 crore surfaced.

FB smartwatch, a new feature on Netflix: Key updates from the world of tech

Do you know Facebook is planning to launch a smartwatch and WhatsApp may roll out a 'sign out' feature in its app? Watch this video for some tech-related news from across the world that you should know

How to get Covid vaccine from March 1: Eligibility, charges, procedure

Coronavirus updates: A decision on the next phase of Covid-19 vaccination was taken at a meeting of the Union Cabinet under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 24. Who is eligible in the second round of vaccination and what are the charges, if any? Will there be a choice in the vaccine? The video answers all your queries in a quick time.

Watch: CM Mamata opts for e-scooter to mark protest against rising fuel prices

Kolkata, Feb 25 (ANI): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee took a ride on e-scooter to protest against fuel price hike on February 25. Recent spike in fuel has added to the trouble of commuters across country.

Nations that invest in healthcare will shine: PM Modi

Puducherry, Feb 25 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research in Puducherry said those nations that will invest in healthcare will shine in future. "One sector that will play a key role in the coming years is healthcare. Nations that invest in healthcare will shine. In line with our objective to provide quality health care to all, I am inaugurating the blood centre in JIPMER," said PM Modi.

Over 2 crore suggestions will be taken: Nadda on 'Lokkho Sonar Bangla' campaign

Kolkata, Feb 25 (ANI): During the launch of 'Lokkho Sonar Bangla (manifesto) crowdsourcing campaign' in Kolkata, BJP chief JP Nadda said over 2 crore suggestions will be taken. He said, "We'll accept over 2 crore suggestions from people. We'll make available approx 30,000 suggestion boxes across WB. Around 100 boxes will be kept in 294 assembly constituencies. Our workers will go from door to door with 50 boxes and 50 will be placed at strategic locations."

PM Modi launches development projects in Puducherry

Puducherry, Feb 25 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone and launched several development projects at Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research in Puducherry.

Amit Shah takes part in 'Pran Pratishtha Mahotsav' at Maha Mrityunjay Temple

Nagaon (Assam), Feb 25 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah visited Maha Mrityunjay Temple in Assam's Nagaon on February 25 for 'Pran Pratishtha Mahotsav'. He was seen taking part in the puja ceremony. Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and state minister Himanta Biswa Sarma accompanied him. HM Shah arrived in poll-bound state in wee hours of Thursday.

EAM Jaishankar meets Uzbekistan counterpart in Delhi

New Delhi, Feb 25 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Uzbekistan's Foreign Minister Abdulaziz Kamilov in Delhi on Feb 25. The meeting happened on the second day of his India visit. Abdulaziz Kamilov will leave for Tashkent today.

BJP launches 'Lokkho Sonar Bangla' crowdsourcing campaign in Kolkata

Kolkata, Feb 25 (ANI): BJP national president JP Nadda launched 'Lokkho Sonar Bangla (manifesto) crowdsourcing campaign', in Kolkata. State BJP chief Dilip Ghosh and party's national general secretary Kailash Vijayvargiya were also present on the occasion. Actor Payel Sarkar joined BJP in presence of JP Nadda.

Assam ditched violence image, today it's known for development, education: Amit Shah

Nagaon (Assam), Feb 25 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah visited Maha Mrityunjay Temple in Assam's Nagaon on February 25 for 'Pran Pratishtha Mahotsav'. He said, "Assam that was known for agitations, weapons and violence is now known for development, industrial investment, education and tourism. But this journey is incomplete. It is the first stop in new era of development started by Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and state Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. We have to make Assam flood-free, infiltrator-free and violence-free. We have to make Assam and the entire northeast the biggest GDP contributor of the country."

India seen golden period for healthcare in last few years: Piyush Goyal

New Delhi, Feb 25 (ANI): Union Minister Piyush Goyal while addressing International Conference on Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Industry and said, "India has seen golden period for healthcare in last few years. Can we make next decade the decade of India where we decide that between 2021-2030 the entire world should be following Indian standards? Can we take it upon ourselves that this is going to be defining decade both for the pharma industry and the country as move forward to truly achieve the rightful place of India in the comity of nations."

PM Modi on how govt will use funds from privatisation, asset monetisation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 25 made a strong case for privatisation of public sector undertakings that he said burdened the taxpayer, and stressed that the government has “no business to be in business”. He said his regime has set a target to monetise 100 PSUs in oil, gas, airports, ports, power, among other areas, which will draw Rs 2.5 trillion of investment. Watch the video for PM Modi’s full speech.

India dispatches COVID-19 vaccine doses to West Africa's Cote d'Ivoire

Mumbai, Feb 25 (ANI): Keeping up with the commitment to assist countries in fight against pandemic, India on February 25 dispatched the first batch of COVID-19 vaccines to Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire, country in West Africa from Mumbai. Over 25 nations have already received 'Made in India' vaccines and 49 more countries will be receiving them in coming days. India has been at the forefront of the global vaccine deliveries.

Chamoli disaster: Excavation work carried out at Tapovan tunnel

Chamoli (Uttarakhand), Feb 25 (ANI): The excavation work carried out last night at Tapovan tunnel in Chamoli. Water is being pumped out of the tunnel and excavation up to 180 meters is complete as of now. The operations are going on here from 7th February after flash flood hit Chamoli.

BJP calls for shutdown in protest against alleged killing of RSS worker in Alappuzha

Alappuzha (Kerala), Feb 25 (ANI): BJP and Hindu outfits have called for a shutdown in Alappuzha from 6 am to 6 pm on Feb 25 in protest against the killing of an RSS worker allegedly by SDPI worker. The clash between the groups had happened last night.