Morning Digest | Gen. Rawat, Kalyan Singh awarded Padma Vibhushan; Pfizer starts Omicron-specific COVID-19 vaccine trial; and more
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General Bipin Rawat, first Chief of Defence Staff who died in an air crash recently, and former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Kalyan Singh who headed the State during the Babri Masjid demolition were conferred with Padma Vibushan posthumously on the eve of the Republic Day. Padma Vibhushan, part of the Padma series, is the second highest civilian award.
Interstate drug peddler arrested at Kachiguda station, over 6 kg ganja seized
Aditya Sahu is poised to become the new president of Jharkhand BJP, succeeding Babulal Marandi.
Coimbatore rally emphasizes helmet safety and road awareness, featuring 200 participants and support from local authorities.
RTA fines private buses ₹95,100 for MV Rule violations, enforcing fare checks amid Sankranti rush for passenger protection.
CPI(M) leaders, led by P. Shanmugam, thank CM M.K. Stalin for the Tamil Nadu Assured Pension Scheme in Chennai.
BJP accuses Congress and BRS of exploiting Telangana's water dispute for political gain, urging a collaborative resolution.
Education Minister advocates for national accreditation of top tech institutes to align curricula and enhance industry-focused PhD programs.
Telangana DGP B. Shivadhar Reddy launches ‘Call for Blood Foundation’, a digital platform aimed at enabling rapid and secure coordination between blood donors and patients in emergencies.
A Head Constable’s quick action saved a toddler's life in Cuddalore, earning widespread acclaim and a police commendation.
WHO urges governments to strengthen taxes on sugary drinks and alcohol to combat health issues and reduce affordability.
Kozhikode Corporation elects its first BJP standing committee chairperson amid a hung council, stirring political dynamics.
The winners of The Hindu Deepa Kolam Contest 2025 were honored in Tiruchi for their creative rangoli displays.
CPI leaders in Tirupati burn Trump's effigy during Bhogi bonfire to protest U.S. actions against Venezuela's sovereignty.