INDIA
SC notice to Punjab on Prashant Kishor's appointment as CM's advisor
Advocate Baltej Singh Sidhu, representing Labh Singh and another petitioner, submitted that the appointment of Kishor as Principal Advisor to the Chief Minister, that too in the rank and status of a Cabinet minister at the cost of public money, is not permissible. "Issue notice returnable after the summer recess," said the top court in its order.
Dos and Dont's in home isolation - the AIIMS guidelines
It was noted that only patients having mild disease, in which there are only upper respiratory tract symptoms and no shortness of breath, are recommended for home isolation, but the decision about whether it is mild will be taken by a doctor. The availability of a requisite facility with an attached separate bathroom at the residence is necessary for self-isolation.
GST exemption may lead to price hike of vaccines: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
"If full exemption from GST is given, vaccine manufacturers would not be able to offset their input taxes and would pass them on to the end consumer/citizen by increasing the price," the finance minister said. She was of the view that a "nominal 5 percent GST is in the interest of the domestic manufacturer of vaccine and in the interest of the citizens".
Himanta Biswa Sarma third disgruntled Congress leader to become BJP CM
Sarma had quit the Tarun Gogoi-led Congress government ahead of the 2014 Lok Sabha polls and the party in 2015. During the Congress regime in the state, Sarma held several portfolios, such as Agriculture, Planning & Development, Finance, Health, and Education.
Mamata ministry to have 43 ministers, Amit Mitra also included
The most surprising name is of perhaps former Finance Minister Amit Mitra, who had not contested this election due to ill-health. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee was worried about the key portfolio as Mitra was unable to handle the ministry for the last few days because of his deteriorating health condition. He didn't even present the budget last time.
Dismiss Imran Hussain from Delhi Cabinet for hoarding oxygen: BJP
Addressing a press conference, BJP's West Delhi MP Parvesh Verma said: "It is shocking that Delhi government is seizing oxygen cylinders of socio-religious organisations doing free distribution while its Minister is found hoarding 650 oxygen cylinders."
CoviVan: Delhi Police's unique move to help senior citizens
Delhi Police has come up with a unique initiative to start CoviVan helpline to help senior citizens in the neighbourhood amid Covid-19 crisis. The initiative, however, has been started by south district police in a particular designated area that comes under the jurisdiction of Greater Kailash-I police station, the people have appreciated the efforts of the force.
EPS, OPS tussle continues in AIADMK over Opposition leader
The fight between Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS) and his Deputy, O. Panneerselvam (OPS) in order to secure the position of opposition leader continues. The support for EPS rises while arguing about the victory of the party in his home turf of Salem.
Aligarh Muslim University reels under Covid attack
A large number of staffers are under treatment at the Jawahar Lal Nehru Medical College hospital of the AMU.
Marriage only at home or court, strict rules in Delhi from Monday
"There will be complete prohibition on organising any marriage ceremony at public places/ marriage hall/banquet hall/hotels and similar places. Marriages may however be organised in Court or at home, in which not more than 20 people will be allowed to participate," an order issued on on Sunday by Delhi Chief Secretary Vijay Dev.
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