40 lakh pregnant women and 47.5 lakh new-born were missing from the estimated number from the government data sheets since the nation-wide lockdown was imposed to contain the spread of Covid-19. India had an estimated 2.7 crore pregnancies and 2.45 crore children, of which only 12.5 lakhs pregnancies and 8.3 lakh new-born were registered as of June 12.
The mass donation drive for Ayodhya's Ram Temple was concluded on February 28, collecting approximately Rs 2,100 crore. Started by the Vishva Hindu Parishad on Makar Sakranti in January, the 45-day-long nationwide drive was reportedly the biggest… read-more
TAGS: Ram Mandir, Ram mandir Ayodhya, Collection Drive, Vishva Hindu Parishad
Gujarat Home Minister Pradipsinh Jadeja has affirmed that the state will introduce a bill to counter 'love jihad' in its month-long budget session that started on March 1. Jadeja said, "The (Dharma Swatantrata) bill will prohibit and provision… read-more
TAGS: Gujarat, Home Minister, Pradipsinh Jadeja, Love Jihad, UP, Madhya Pradesh
A recent report revealed that extreme weather poses a risk of over Rs 6.19 trillion at the Indian banks. The report cites major allocations by the banks to cement, coal, oil and power sector business which face peril of being affected by climate… read-more
TAGS: CDP, STATE BANK OF INDIA, Climate Change, Debts, Axis Bank
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal on March 4 received his first shot of COVID-19 vaccine. Kejriwal's parents - Govind Ram Kejriwal and Gita Devi - were also inoculated along with him. After taking the jab, Kejriwal said, "We don't have any problems (after… read-more
TAGS: Delhi, Arvind Kejriwal, LNJP Hospital, Covishield vaccine
The 'TIME' magazine, for its March edition, has featured women leaders of the farmer protests in its cover story. Its cover displays a group of women protestors at Tikri border, and reads 'On the Frontlines of India's Farmer Protest'. Its article… read-more
TAGS: TIME magazine, Women, Farmers' Protest, Supreme Court
Around 122 people, who were accused of being members of the banned outfit 'Student's Islamic Movement of India' (SIMI), were acquitted by a Surat court on March 6. Charged under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, the Magistrate acquitted… read-more