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‘Double engine govt of UP ensures work is done at double-speed’: PM Modi inaugurates fertiliser factory and AIIMS in Gorakhpur

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"5 years ago, I came to lay the foundation stone of fertiliser factory and AIIMs. Today, I came to inaugurate both," PM Modi said.
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Gujarat surpasses developed nations in the COVID-19 vaccination drive: Here is what the numbers say

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Our World in Data has crunched the numbers related to Covid-19 vaccination between December 13, 2020, and December 5, 2021.
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Over 50% India’s eligible population fully vaccinated, one more milestone achieved

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'Har Ghar Dastak' vaccination drive boosts vaccination rate in India even as the world's second most populous country vaccinates over 50% of eligible population.
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Union cabinet approves ₹5,100 crore project to manufacture 5 lakh AK-203 rifles in Amethi, to replace the INSAS rifle

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Cabinet Committee on Security headed by PM Modi has approved the ₹5,100 crore project to manufacture 5 lakh AK-203 riffles at Korwa in Amethi
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NCB suggests states to transfer drug cases with inter-state ramifications to it, Nawab Malik objects questioning the motive of the agency

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The NCB asked the state police to identify drug cases with inter-state/ international ramifications and inform the agency by December 5
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Mukesh Ambani lauds India’s effort to introduce data privacy and cryptocurrency bills, says the country is on the right track

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Billionaire Mukesh Ambani has praised the efforts made by the Indian government to introduce data privacy and cryptocurrency bills
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Indian government answers frequently asked questions on the ‘Omicron’ variant: Read details of the 8 questions answered

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Omicron was declared as a variant of concern by the World Health Organisation (WHO) on November 26.
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After Congress and liberal allies objected to guidelines by Smriti Irani to curb fake news, Shashi Tharoor led panel wants exactly the same

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While Shashi Tharoor led committee wants govt crack down on fake news, his own party had opposed a similar move by previous Modi govt
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Bihar govt makes it mandatory for Hindu temples to get registered, and pay 4% tax

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The BSBRT has been collecting taxes from temples from 1950 onwards, as per reports.
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Shiv Sena led BMC posts pic of manual scavenger without protective gear after it approved Rs 15 cr for upkeep of Aditya Thackeray’s penguins

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BMC courted controversy after it responded to a citizen complaint with the picture of a BMC worker indulging in manual scavenging
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