Mission Covid Suraksha
As on June 30, 2021, India’s cumulative Covid vaccination coverage exceeded 33.54 crore. The government aims to cover 250 million “priority people” by the end of July but experts feel the pace of vaccination has been slow and needs to be accelerated. With the first dose given to a health worker at AIIMS Delhi, India […]
In Recognition of extraordinary talent
The Padma awards recognise achievements in all fields of activities or disciplines where an element of public service is involved. It is given in three categories: Padma Vibhushan (for exceptional and distinguished service), Padma Bhushan (distinguished service of higher order) and Padma Shri (distinguished service). We profile five lesser-known awardees this year PADMA SHRI – […]
The US has emerged as India’s top bilateral trade partner
Replace China, as the business ties with the US improve India-U.S. bilateral relations have developed into a “global strategic partnership” based on shared democratic values and increasing convergence of interests on bilateral, regional and global issues. During Prime Minister’s visit to the US in September 2014, the two sides set a target to increase bilateral […]