INDIA
Goa Forward opts out of NDA; blames CM for corruption, dishonesty
The party's executive committee passed a unanimous resolution at a meeting in Panaji snapping its ties with the Bharatiya Janata Party-led national alliance and shot off a letter to Union Home Minister and chairperson of the NDA Amit Shah to the effect.
CBI questions Bakura SP Rao, Anup Majhi in coal smuggling case
A CBI official related to probe told IANS, "We are questioning Majhi and Rao separately at our office here."The CBI is questioning Majhi for the seventh time in connection with the case, while Rao has been called for the first time to record his statement.
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories gets authorisation for Sputnik V in India
This is as per the provisions of the New Drug and Clinical Trials rules, 2019 under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act. In September 2020, Dr Reddy's had partnered with the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) to conduct the clinical trials of Sputnik V and distribute the vaccine in India.
Heroism of Jallianwala Bagh martyrs gives strength to Indians: PM Modi
"Tributes to those martyred in the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. Their courage, heroism and sacrifice give strength to every Indian," said the Prime Minister in a tweet. Modi's remarks came as the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, in which several hundreds of people were killed on this day in 1919 as a result of indiscriminate firing by the colonial forces, completed 102 years on Tuesday.
India reports 1,61,736 new Covid cases
With this, India has once again taken its spot as the second-worst hit nation in terms of infections after the US. In the same period, an additional 879 people succumbed to the disease, which increased the total death toll to 1,71,058. India is now the fourth-worst Covid affected country worldwide after the number of active cases rose to 12,64,698.
Inflation, falling IP, declining rupee in NDA rule: P Chidambaram
Former Finance Minister, P. Chidambaram criticising the government said in a statement, "What a way to end the 7th year of the Modi-led NDA government: surging inflation, falling industrial output, declining rupee and plunging stock market".
India's 1st floating LNG storage & regasification unit arrives in Maharashtra
Darshan Hiranandani, CEO of H-Energy, said: "This will be India's first FSRU based LNG regasification terminal, which marks a new chapter in India's mission for accelerated growth of LNG infrastructure. FSRU based LNG Terminals aim at providing the ability to enhance the pace of natural gas import capability in an environment friendly and efficient manner".
Exempt Covid drugs from GST, transfer Rs 6K to eligible: Sonia
She also advocated of allowing all the vaccines which have been given clearance.While urging the government to put a system in place for relief and rehabilitation of the migrant workers and transfer Rs 6,000 every month to the eligible people as the curfews and curbs have been imposed to contain the virus spread.
Cease fire agreements with three Naga groups extended
"The ceasefire was also extended from 18th April 18 to 17th April 17 next year with the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-K-Khango (NSCN-K-Khango)," the official said quoting the Home Ministry communique.
Delhi's daily Covid tally crosses 11K, 72 new deaths
With 72 more deaths reported on Monday, the death toll has risen to 11,355, and the cumulative fatality rate to 1.54 per cent.With the new cases, Delhi's Covid tally has reached 7,36, 688 including 6,87,238 patients who have recovered so far, while the cumulative positivity rate stands at 4.71 per cent.
Don't Miss
Advertisement