States announce steps to assist evacuees from Sudan

States announce steps to assist evacuees from Sudan

Union MoS for External Affairs V. Muraleedharan receives Indian nationals evacuated from war-torn Sudan under ‘Operation Kaveri’ upon their arrival, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. | Photo Credit: PTI Several States have opened help desks and announced assistance like free travel and lodging for Indians evacuated from strife-torn Sudan once they arrive in the country. The … Read more

Ambulance strikes: Unite workers announce 10 new days of walkouts

Ambulance strikes: Unite workers announce 10 new days of walkouts

Ahead of previous strikes in January and December, patients were told that all Category 1 calls – classed as the most life-threatening situations, such as cardiac arrest – would be responded to by an ambulance. However, less urgent calls which are not immediately judged to be life-threatening (Category 2), might have to wait longer than … Read more

2022 Assembly elections live updates | ECI likely to announce schedule for Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh polls

2022 Assembly elections live updates | ECI likely to announce schedule for Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh polls

The Election Commission of India is likely to announce the schedule for Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh Assembly polls today. Also Read | Himachal Pradesh Assembly polls | BJP strives to repeat victory While Assembly elections in both States are due this year, it’s unclear whether the ECI will announce the schedule for both the States … Read more

Biden to Announce New Steps to Rein in COVID’s Spread

Sept. 9, 2021 — President Joe Biden will announce more stringent vaccination mandates for federal workers and contractors tonight, according to CNN. The new rules are expected to be part of a larger plan to fight COVID-19 in the United States. The president is scheduled to unveil his latest strategies for the pandemic from … Read more

Biden to Announce $81 billion for School Reopening

March 24, 2021 — President Joe Biden will announce the government will spend $81 billion to help schools get back to in-person learning — a step toward his stated goal of reopening schools within the first 100 days of his presidency, White House officials said during a Wednesday briefing. “Today, at the Department of … Read more