This would be the second time that Modi would be participating in a G7 meeting. India had been invited by the G7 French Presidency in 2019 to the Biarritz Summit as a Goodwill Partner
India has moved from seeking smallpox vaccines to exporting COVID vaccines, said PM Narendra Modi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi (File photo)
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Deregulation of maps, geospatial data to strengthen tech ecosystem, said PM Modi
New Delhi: Appealing to start-ups to not restrict themselves to valuations and exit strategies, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged them to think of creating world-class products to build excellence and make the country replete with world-class products and leaders when India celebrates 100 years of its independence. Speaking at NASSCOM Technology and Leadership Forum 2021, PM Modi said that the Indian IT and technology sector successfully evolved and proved its mettle during the pandemic by clocking 2% growth amidst a global slowdown.
Updated Jan 12, 2021 | 15:08 IST
With COVID-19 still rampant, tens of thousands of birds succumbing to avian influenza have sent panic waves nationwide. Prime Minister Narendra Modi (File photo) | Photo Credit: ANI
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Imports of live birds have been temporarily halted in the national capital. In Maharashtra, 900 hens have succumbed to the flu at a poultry farm in Parbhani district which is located 500 kms from Mumbai.
States have been told to ensure availability of PPE kits and accessories to be used to cull birds and dispose of bird carcasses.
Centre has asked states to keep a tab on rumours that influence poultry product consumers. They are expected to increase awareness about their safety, especially after the products are boiled or cooked.
Centre to bear the Expenses for the First Phase of Coronavirus Vaccination:- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi today made it clear that the country is prepared for the massive vaccination distribution drive that will commence from January 16th. Narendra Modi interacted with the Chief Ministers of all the Indian states through a video conferencing today and he made it clear that the first round of vaccines would be given to the frontline workers which includes health workers, army officials and the Centre would bear the cost for the vaccine of the frontline workers. Modi said that around 30 crore people would be vaccinated soon in the country.