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Economic Times | 25 Nov, 2021 | 12.14AM IST
The Russian Direct Investment Fund on Wednesday informed that Sputnik light COVID-19 vaccine will likely be launched in India by December this year. Addressing a press conference, the CEO of Russian Direct Investment Fund Kirill Dmitriev said, “We are hopeful for the launch of Sputnik light in India in December and we are working very well with Indian institutes.”
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Wrap Up: All you need to know
- In huge jolt to Congress in Meghalaya 12 of its 17 MLAs set join TMC, says defecting lawmaker H M Shangpliang
- Normalisation of international flight services ‘very soon’; expected by end of this year: Civil Aviation Secretary Rajiv Bansal
- Cabinet decides to repeal three farm laws: I&B Minister Anurag Thakur
- WB CM Mamata Banerjee meets PM Narendra Modi, invites him to inaugurate Global Business Meet
- Cabinet decides to extend additional free 5-kg foodgrains scheme by four months till March 2022: Union Minister Anurag Thakur
- All govt offices to open from Nov 29 in Delhi, staff advised to use public transport. Special buses to be deployed for them: Gopal Rai
- Delhi Transport Department fixes fees for issuing speed limit device certificates at Rs 500, move to benefit commercial vehicle owners in national capital
- Around 7,000 police personnel trained in last three months to handle cyber crime cases effectively: Delhi Police Commissioner Rakesh Asthana
- Nine more fully-vaccinated Army officers, pursuing a certificate course at IIM Indore, test positive for coronavirus; tally 11 in last four days
PM Modi to inaugurate new campus of Dr B R Ambedkar School of Economics University in Bengaluru on December 6
Congress issues show-cause notice to its Patiala MP Preneet Kaur, wife of former Punjab chief minister Amarinder Singh, seeking explanation for her “anti-party activities”
Telangana reports 156 new COVID-19 cases, 1 death
12 of the 18 Congress MLAs in Meghalaya join TMC
Principal Opposition in Meghalaya is now Trinamool. Another huge setback for Congress.
Delhi Transport Department fixes fees for issuing speed limit device certificates at Rs 500, move to benefit commercial vehicle owners in national capital
US has reached a political agreement with India regarding the treatment of Digital Services Taxes (DSTs) during the interim period prior to full implementation of Pillar 1 of Organization for Economic Co-operation & Development (OECD) agreement: USTR
Modi set to inaugurate new campus of Dr BR Ambedkar School of Economics University in Bengaluru on December 6
Can’t keep Kashmir with you by using muscle power, says PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti
“We decided to go with India of Gandhi Ji, which gave us Article 370, Article 35A & our own flag… If you want to keep J&K with you, reinstate Article 370 & Article 35A & solve Kashmir issue,” said Mufti.
Maharashtra: Central Railway announces to revert platform ticket price from Rs 50 to Rs 10 at CSMT, Dadar, LTT, Thane, Kalyan, and Panvel stations
Punjab CM writes to PM Modi regarding compensation to kin of those who died due to COVID-19
Wrote letter to PM Modi & urged him to implement his previous order of disbursing ex-gratia of Rs 4 lakh to the kin… https://t.co/1SWabCbnCJ
— ANI (@ANI) 1637772027000
Gautam Gambhir has received another death threat mail from ‘ISIS Kashmir’: Delhi Police
Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot writes to PM Narendra Modi, urges him to increase compensation for families of those who died due to COVID-19 from Rs 50,000 to Rs 4 lakh: Official statement
French police say ‘more than 20 dead’ in Channel migrant boat sinking
It’s shocking that govt statics about the death of people due to COVID have lots of discrepancies. We are talking to our state governments. Every state govt can provide Rs 1 lakh but the Central govt should give Rs 3 lakhs each to families of COVID victims
– KC Venugopal, Congress
Police order probe after document containing details of security arrangements for President Ram Nath Kovind’s two-day visit to Kanpur surface on some WhatsApp groups: Officials
Congress’ Punjab in-charge Harish Choudhary writes to party MP Preneet Kaur, seeking explanation within 7 days on reports of her anti-party activities
There is a great level of friendship between the Indian PM & the French president… Both of them are planning as to when they could meet in person. So I hope to bring some good news soon
– French Ambassador Emmanuel Lenain
In the meeting, 9 agenda items were taken for review including 8 projects & one scheme. These eight projects, having a cumulative cost of about Rs 20,000 crores, are concerning Bihar, MP, Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra & West Bengal
– PMO
IEA chief urges OPEC to take ‘necessary steps’ to lower oil prices
PM Narendra Modi today chaired the meeting of 39th edition of PRAGATI, the ICT based multi-modal platform for Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation, involving Centre and State governments
– PMO
US jobless claims hit 52-year low after seasonal adjustments
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits plummeted last week to the lowest level in more than half a century, another sign that the US job market is rebounding rapidly from last year’s coronavirus recession.
US will not ‘sit idly’ if Iran drags out nuclear talks, envoy says
Over 119 Covid vaccine doses administered in India so far: Union Health Ministry
Six infrastructure firms, including Tata Projects Limited and L&T Limited, submit technical bids to construct executive enclave that will house PMO, Cabinet secretariat, India House and National Security Council Secretariat: CPWD official
Mamata Banerjee to visit Mumbai on November 30, will meet Uddhav Thackeray, Sharad Pawar
UK government urges all nationals to leave Ethiopia immediately
Congress general secretary K C Venugopal terms crossing over of some of its leaders to TMC ‘drama’, asserts that the party will not be weakened by such efforts and “no one can destroy it”
Sputnik light COVID vaccine to be launched in India by December: Kirill Dmitriev, CEO, Russian Direct Investment Fund
Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel will hold meetings with senior managers and business leaders regarding the Vibrant Gujarat Summit, in New Delhi on Thursday: CMO
New German government to aim for end of coal use by 2030: Coalition pact
New German government to legalise cannabis: Coalition pact
Centre-left-led alliance announces deal to form new German govt: Coalition pact
Reports AFP
I would not comment on this because these matters are either with investigating agencies or in the court
– Minister of State for Home Ajay Kumar Mishra on being asked about farmers’ demand of action against him over the Lakhimpur Kheri violence
According to TMC party sources, West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee’s meeting with the PM lasted for 30 mins
She raised the issue of pending dues with the Centre and her opposition of the centre’s decision to extend BSF jurisdiction in 3 states. She has invited PM Modi for a business conference to be held on 20-21 April 2022.
Authorities in Madhya Pradesh’s Mandsaur district withdraw order offering 10 per cent discount on country liquor to people who take second COVID-19 vaccine jab: Official
There were only 2 airports in UP for last 70 years but now Jewar airport will be 10th airport to be built in UP in last 7 years. Soon we’ll see 17 airports in the state. Previously, only 25 destinations were covered but now 80 destinations are covered
– Civil Aviation Minister
Jewar airport (in Greater Noida) will help in the development of the nation. It will be Asia’s biggest airport. It will also create employment opportunities for more than 1 lakh people
– Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia
Karnataka reported 254 new COVID cases, 546 discharges, and 3 deaths today
Centre writes a letter to 13 states and UTs expressing concerns over less COVID testing
Reports TIMES NOW
Maharashtra Congress Legislature Party writes to CM Uddhav Thackeray
Maharashtra Congress Legislature Party writes to CM Uddhav Thackeray, saying that NDMA norms require ex gratia of R… https://t.co/cDOBMMkXWg
— ANI (@ANI) 1637758268000
CM Charanjit Singh Channi announced to increase the annual grant of Punjabi University, Patiala from Rs 114 crores to Rs 240 crores & to also take over the Rs. 150 crore financial liability of the university: Punjab Chief Minister’s Office
Russia’s health ministry will register Sputnik COVID vaccine for children aged 12-17 today, manufacturers say
Kerala reported 4,280 new COVID cases, 5,379 recoveries, and 35 deaths today
Congress MLA Aditi Singh and BSP MLA Vandana Singh joined BJP in UP
WB CM Mamata Banerjee meets PM Narendra Modi, invites him to inaugurate Global Business Meet
Spoke to PM on issues concerning West Bengal; on extension of BSF’s jurisdiction, asked for it to be withdrawn
– CM Mamata Banerjee
Doctor, nurses, & paramedical staff of Delhi’s Hindu Rao Hospital go on indefinite strike
Doctor, nurses, & paramedical staff of Delhi’s Hindu Rao Hospital go on indefinite strike over non-payment of salar… https://t.co/jEBEeHAEd8
— ANI (@ANI) 1637756784000
Not all demands of farmers have been accepted. MSP is their basic demand. Govt should accept this demand and form a committee. If they do it, farmers would withdraw their protest
– Meghalaya Governor Satyapal Malik
Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address the Constitution Day programme at Central Hall of Parliament on 26th November. He will also inaugurate the Constitution Day celebrations organised by the Supreme Court at Vigyan Bhawan: PMO
Two civilians killed missile attack in Syria
Two civilians were killed and seven others, including six soldiers, were injured during a fresh Israeli missile strike against sites in central Syria earlier on Wednesday, state news agency SANA reported. Citing a military source, the report said the civilians were critically wounded from the attack. The report said Israel was targeting areas in the central region and launched the missiles from Lebanon, most of which were intercepted by the Syrian air defenses missiles before reaching their targets.
Three terrorists neutralised by security forces and police in Srinagar’s Rambagh area.
BJP MP and former Cricketer Gautam Gambhir has allegedly received a second death threat from ‘ISIS Kashmir’. A video containing footage from outside his residence is also attached with the threat e-mail: Delhi Police
Police has neutralised three terrorists in Srinagar, say Jammu and Kashmir Police
Two terrorists killed in an ongoing encounter between terrorists and security forces in Srinagar, J&K; Operation continues: Sources
I congratulate farmers for their victory (on the issue of farm laws). They have emerged victorious. Narendra Modi and arrogance have been defeated. This struggle will continue until a law on MSP is made. I demand the Govt to bring a law on MSP: RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav
Total Rs 54 lakhs in cash found during the raid including Rs 13 lakhs recovered from one of the drainage pipes at the house of a PWD junior engineer: Mahesh Meghannanavar, SP, North Eastern Range, ACB
I congratulate farmers for their victory (on the issue of farm laws). They have emerged victorious. Narendra Modi and arrogance have been defeated. This struggle will continue until a law on MSP is made. I demand the Govt to bring a law on MSP: RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav
It’s good that Govt has come out with a bill to repeal farm laws. But there’re more issues that need to be addressed, including MSP and compensation to 800 farmers who died during the agitation. We will seek clarity on these issues from Govt in Parliament: KC Venugopal, Congress
Indian economy has returned to high growth path, says foreign secy at Indian Chamber of Commerce meet
Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla on Wednesday highlighted that the Indian economy has returned to the high growth path and India’s GDP grew by over 20% in the first quarter of 2021-22. The Foreign Secretary said this in his address at the Annual Session of the Indian Chamber of Commerce held in Kolkata titled ‘Bharat@75: Empowering India: Today for Tomorrow’. Shringla emphasized India’s economic growth trajectory despite challenging times. “That India would have a role in world affairs would have been little more than an aspiration at the time this Chamber was founded. India was still a subject nation and independence, a distant dream. Independence, the trauma of Partition, and the struggles of emerging nationhood were in the future,” the Foreign Secretary said
LIVE BLOGEconomic Times | 25 Nov, 2021 | 12.14AM ISTThe Russian Direct Investment Fund on Wednesday informed that Sputnik light COVID-19 vaccine will likely be launched in India by December this year. Addressing a press conference, the CEO of Russian Direct Investment Fund Kirill Dmitriev said, “We are hopeful for the launch of Sputnik light in India in December and we are working very well with Indian institutes.”!1 New UpdateClick here for latest updatesWrap Up: All you need to knowIn huge jolt to Congress in Meghalaya 12 of its 17 MLAs set join TMC, says defecting lawmaker H M ShangpliangNormalisation of international flight services ‘very soon’; expected by end of this year: Civil Aviation Secretary Rajiv BansalCabinet decides to repeal three farm laws: I&B Minister Anurag ThakurWB CM Mamata Banerjee meets PM Narendra Modi, invites him to inaugurate Global Business MeetCabinet decides to extend additional free 5-kg foodgrains scheme by four months till March 2022: Union Minister Anurag ThakurAll govt offices to open from Nov 29 in Delhi, staff advised to use public transport. Special buses to be deployed for them: Gopal RaiDelhi Transport Department fixes fees for issuing speed limit device certificates at Rs 500, move to benefit commercial vehicle owners in national capitalAround 7,000 police personnel trained in last three months to handle cyber crime cases effectively: Delhi Police Commissioner Rakesh AsthanaNine more fully-vaccinated Army officers, pursuing a certificate course at IIM Indore, test positive for coronavirus; tally 11 in last four daysPM Modi to inaugurate new campus of Dr B R Ambedkar School of Economics University in Bengaluru on December 6Congress issues show-cause notice to its Patiala MP Preneet Kaur, wife of former Punjab chief minister Amarinder Singh, seeking explanation for her “anti-party activities”Telangana reports 156 new COVID-19 cases, 1 death12 of the 18 Congress MLAs in Meghalaya join TMCPrincipal Opposition in Meghalaya is now Trinamool. Another huge setback for Congress.Delhi Transport Department fixes fees for issuing speed limit device certificates at Rs 500, move to benefit commercial vehicle owners in national capitalUS has reached a political agreement with India regarding the treatment of Digital Services Taxes (DSTs) during the interim period prior to full implementation of Pillar 1 of Organization for Economic Co-operation & Development (OECD) agreement: USTRModi set to inaugurate new campus of Dr BR Ambedkar School of Economics University in Bengaluru on December 6Can’t keep Kashmir with you by using muscle power, says PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti”We decided to go with India of Gandhi Ji, which gave us Article 370, Article 35A & our own flag… If you want to keep J&K with you, reinstate Article 370 & Article 35A & solve Kashmir issue,” said Mufti.Maharashtra: Central Railway announces to revert platform ticket price from Rs 50 to Rs 10 at CSMT, Dadar, LTT, Thane, Kalyan, and Panvel stationsPunjab CM writes to PM Modi regarding compensation to kin of those who died due to COVID-19Wrote letter to PM Modi & urged him to implement his previous order of disbursing ex-gratia of Rs 4 lakh to the kin… https://t.co/1SWabCbnCJ— ANI (@ANI) 1637772027000Gautam Gambhir has received another death threat mail from ‘ISIS Kashmir’: Delhi PoliceRajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot writes to PM Narendra Modi, urges him to increase compensation for families of those who died due to COVID-19 from Rs 50,000 to Rs 4 lakh: Official statementFrench police say ‘more than 20 dead’ in Channel migrant boat sinkingIt’s shocking that govt statics about the death of people due to COVID have lots of discrepancies. We are talking to our state governments. Every state govt can provide Rs 1 lakh but the Central govt should give Rs 3 lakhs each to families of COVID victims- KC Venugopal, CongressPolice order probe after document containing details of security arrangements for President Ram Nath Kovind’s two-day visit to Kanpur surface on some WhatsApp groups: OfficialsCongress’ Punjab in-charge Harish Choudhary writes to party MP Preneet Kaur, seeking explanation within 7 days on reports of her anti-party activitiesThere is a great level of friendship between the Indian PM & the French president… Both of them are planning as to when they could meet in person. So I hope to bring some good news soon- French Ambassador Emmanuel LenainIn the meeting, 9 agenda items were taken for review including 8 projects & one scheme. These eight projects, having a cumulative cost of about Rs 20,000 crores, are concerning Bihar, MP, Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra & West Bengal- PMOIEA chief urges OPEC to take ‘necessary steps’ to lower oil pricesPM Narendra Modi today chaired the meeting of 39th edition of PRAGATI, the ICT based multi-modal platform for Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation, involving Centre and State governments- PMOUS jobless claims hit 52-year low after seasonal adjustmentsThe number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits plummeted last week to the lowest level in more than half a century, another sign that the US job market is rebounding rapidly from last year’s coronavirus recession.US will not ‘sit idly’ if Iran drags out nuclear talks, envoy saysOver 119 Covid vaccine doses administered in India so far: Union Health MinistrySix infrastructure firms, including Tata Projects Limited and L&T Limited, submit technical bids to construct executive enclave that will house PMO, Cabinet secretariat, India House and National Security Council Secretariat: CPWD officialMamata Banerjee to visit Mumbai on November 30, will meet Uddhav Thackeray, Sharad PawarUK government urges all nationals to leave Ethiopia immediatelyCongress general secretary K C Venugopal terms crossing over of some of its leaders to TMC ‘drama’, asserts that the party will not be weakened by such efforts and “no one can destroy it”Sputnik light COVID vaccine to be launched in India by December: Kirill Dmitriev, CEO, Russian Direct Investment FundGujarat CM Bhupendra Patel will hold meetings with senior managers and business leaders regarding the Vibrant Gujarat Summit, in New Delhi on Thursday: CMONew German government to aim for end of coal use by 2030: Coalition pactNew German government to legalise cannabis: Coalition pactCentre-left-led alliance announces deal to form new German govt: Coalition pactReports AFPI would not comment on this because these matters are either with investigating agencies or in the court- Minister of State for Home Ajay Kumar Mishra on being asked about farmers’ demand of action against him over the Lakhimpur Kheri violenceAccording to TMC party sources, West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee’s meeting with the PM lasted for 30 minsShe raised the issue of pending dues with the Centre and her opposition of the centre’s decision to extend BSF jurisdiction in 3 states. She has invited PM Modi for a business conference to be held on 20-21 April 2022.Authorities in Madhya Pradesh’s Mandsaur district withdraw order offering 10 per cent discount on country liquor to people who take second COVID-19 vaccine jab: OfficialThere were only 2 airports in UP for last 70 years but now Jewar airport will be 10th airport to be built in UP in last 7 years. Soon we’ll see 17 airports in the state. Previously, only 25 destinations were covered but now 80 destinations are covered- Civil Aviation MinisterJewar airport (in Greater Noida) will help in the development of the nation. It will be Asia’s biggest airport. It will also create employment opportunities for more than 1 lakh people- Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya ScindiaKarnataka reported 254 new COVID cases, 546 discharges, and 3 deaths todayCentre writes a letter to 13 states and UTs expressing concerns over less COVID testingReports TIMES NOWMaharashtra Congress Legislature Party writes to CM Uddhav ThackerayMaharashtra Congress Legislature Party writes to CM Uddhav Thackeray, saying that NDMA norms require ex gratia of R… https://t.co/cDOBMMkXWg— ANI (@ANI) 1637758268000CM Charanjit Singh Channi announced to increase the annual grant of Punjabi University, Patiala from Rs 114 crores to Rs 240 crores & to also take over the Rs. 150 crore financial liability of the university: Punjab Chief Minister’s OfficeRussia’s health ministry will register Sputnik COVID vaccine for children aged 12-17 today, manufacturers sayKerala reported 4,280 new COVID cases, 5,379 recoveries, and 35 deaths todayCongress MLA Aditi Singh and BSP MLA Vandana Singh joined BJP in UPWB CM Mamata Banerjee meets PM Narendra Modi, invites him to inaugurate Global Business MeetSpoke to PM on issues concerning West Bengal; on extension of BSF’s jurisdiction, asked for it to be withdrawn- CM Mamata BanerjeeDoctor, nurses, & paramedical staff of Delhi’s Hindu Rao Hospital go on indefinite strikeDoctor, nurses, & paramedical staff of Delhi’s Hindu Rao Hospital go on indefinite strike over non-payment of salar… https://t.co/jEBEeHAEd8— ANI (@ANI) 1637756784000Not all demands of farmers have been accepted. MSP is their basic demand. Govt should accept this demand and form a committee. If they do it, farmers would withdraw their protest- Meghalaya Governor Satyapal MalikPrime Minister Narendra Modi to address the Constitution Day programme at Central Hall of Parliament on 26th November. He will also inaugurate the Constitution Day celebrations organised by the Supreme Court at Vigyan Bhawan: PMOTwo civilians killed missile attack in SyriaTwo civilians were killed and seven others, including six soldiers, were injured during a fresh Israeli missile strike against sites in central Syria earlier on Wednesday, state news agency SANA reported. Citing a military source, the report said the civilians were critically wounded from the attack. The report said Israel was targeting areas in the central region and launched the missiles from Lebanon, most of which were intercepted by the Syrian air defenses missiles before reaching their targets.Three terrorists neutralised by security forces and police in Srinagar’s Rambagh area.BJP MP and former Cricketer Gautam Gambhir has allegedly received a second death threat from ‘ISIS Kashmir’. A video containing footage from outside his residence is also attached with the threat e-mail: Delhi PolicePolice has neutralised three terrorists in Srinagar, say Jammu and Kashmir PoliceTwo terrorists killed in an ongoing encounter between terrorists and security forces in Srinagar, J&K; Operation continues: SourcesI congratulate farmers for their victory (on the issue of farm laws). They have emerged victorious. Narendra Modi and arrogance have been defeated. This struggle will continue until a law on MSP is made. I demand the Govt to bring a law on MSP: RJD chief Lalu Prasad YadavTotal Rs 54 lakhs in cash found during the raid including Rs 13 lakhs recovered from one of the drainage pipes at the house of a PWD junior engineer: Mahesh Meghannanavar, SP, North Eastern Range, ACBI congratulate farmers for their victory (on the issue of farm laws). They have emerged victorious. Narendra Modi and arrogance have been defeated. This struggle will continue until a law on MSP is made. I demand the Govt to bring a law on MSP: RJD chief Lalu Prasad YadavIt’s good that Govt has come out with a bill to repeal farm laws. But there’re more issues that need to be addressed, including MSP and compensation to 800 farmers who died during the agitation. We will seek clarity on these issues from Govt in Parliament: KC Venugopal, CongressIndian economy has returned to high growth path, says foreign secy at Indian Chamber of Commerce meetForeign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla on Wednesday highlighted that the Indian economy has returned to the high growth path and India’s GDP grew by over 20% in the first quarter of 2021-22. The Foreign Secretary said this in his address at the Annual Session of the Indian Chamber of Commerce held in Kolkata titled ‘Bharat@75: Empowering India: Today for Tomorrow’. Shringla emphasized India’s economic growth trajectory despite challenging times. “That India would have a role in world affairs would have been little more than an aspiration at the time this Chamber was founded. India was still a subject nation and independence, a distant dream. Independence, the trauma of Partition, and the struggles of emerging nationhood were in the future,” the Foreign Secretary said