News Headlines : 21st September 2021

  • The last rites of Narendra Giri would be performed on September 23 in Prayagraj as there is ‘Panchak’ (inauspicious period) till 7am on Thursday and Samadhi cannot be given to him.
  • Prime Minister to leave for United States tomorrow; Expected to discuss radicalisation, terrorism and developments in Afghanistan during bilateral talks with President Joe Biden.
  • India and France review increasing bilateral collaboration in Indo-Pacific region; Stress on promoting stability and security in the region.
  • The Congress questioned why PM Modi and home minister Amit Shah were unable to stop the drug supply and break the narcotics syndicate in Gujarat.
  • States will get full support from Central Government to increase agriculture production and productivity, says Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar.
  • Centre says, record foodgrain production of 150.50 million tonnes estimated in Kharif season.
  • India’s government will not buy Covid-19 shots from Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna.
  • Over 81 crore 85 lakh COVID vaccine doses administered in the country so far; National Recovery Rate stands at 97.75 per cent.
  • Vanijya Utsav- showcasing India as a rising economic force, being held across the country.
  • Chief minister Nitish Kumar inaugurated the much-awaited ropeway at Mandar hills in Banka, developed by the state tourism for worth over ₹9 crore.