INDIA
Yogi gets 1st dose of Covid vax
Yogi was administered the jab by staff nurse Rashmi Singh. The Chief Minister later said that everyone should get vaccinated in order to check the spread of the virus. He said that the vaccine was completely safe and people must continue to follow the safety protocols even after being inoculated.
Adequate arrangements for wheat procurement: Manohar Lal Khattar
The Chief Minister told the media in Karnal that all farmers have been registered on the portal for bringing their wheat crop to the procurement centres. He said because of the moisture in wheat, there is a delay in the arrival of the crop, though the government has started the procurement of wheat from April 1.
Jitin Prasada emerges as Congress 'Lone Ranger' in West Bengal
Congress candidates are struggling to find leaders to campaign for them in the high-pitch fight. Prasada is crisscrossing the state as the party did not have many resources at its disposal and struggling for leaders to come and canvass in the state. The only big names from Delhi coming to the campaign were Salman Khurshid and Jaiveer Shergill. The other person who is holding the fort is the party leader in Lok Sabha, Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury.
Whole country bows before martyrdom of 22 jawans: Sonia Gandhi
"I pay homage to all jawans who have sacrificed their lives, and heartfelt condolences to their families. The nation owes an enormous debt of gratitude to them. I fervently hope for the return of our missing soldiers and look forward to the complete recovery of those injured.
PM reviews Covid situation, seeks 'mission-mode' approach in most-hit states
Reviewing the pandemic situation and vaccination programme across the country, he exhorted all states to take required stringent measures with comprehensive restrictions in places so that the collective gains of Covid management in the country in the last 15 months are not squandered.
EC rubbishes Mamata's claim of voting discrepancies in Nandigram
The Chief Minister, in her complaint, had alleged that no genuine voters were allowed to enter the booth at Boyal Maktab Primary School and it was done in the presence of the Border Security Force (BSF). The Chief Minister sat on her wheel-chair outside the booth before she was escorted away by the BSF.
Unverified intel input drove forces into Maoists' deadly trap
But the input was basically a well-planned trap of the Maoist guerrillas as they gunned down 22 security personnel and walked away with their weapons too. The casualty figure could further rise as at least 31 security personnel sustained multiple injuries and were airlifted to Raipur for better medical attention.
Case filed against Kamal Haasan for violating poll code
Independent candidate Palanikumar, who is contesting from Coimbatore South constituency where Kamal Haasan is fighting, complained to the police that stage actors dressed as Lord Rama and goddesses performed in front of the Ramar temple at Ramapuram in Coimbatore and that this was a violation of the poll code.
Maharashtra opts for 'weekend lockdown', stringent Covid norms
The decision was taken at an emergency Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray, after he held detailed discussions with all stakeholders over this weekend.The weekend curfew would commence on Fridays at 8 p.m. and end at 7 a.m. on Mondays.
Maoist attack: Shah cuts short Assam visit, returns to Delhi
Union Development of North Eastern Region Minister and BJP's co-in charge for Assam polls, Jitendra Singh tweeted: "Today's first Assam rally by Home Minister at Sarbhog, before he cut short his visit as well as other two rallies and returned to Delhi in view of Naxal attack in Chhattisgarh. Crowds in thousands from all sections of society, thronged the jam-packed venue."
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