INDIA
Qutub Minar to be lit up as sign for combating neglected tropical diseases
India has joined the world to combat Neglected Tropical Diseases. On this day, the Qutub Minar will be lit up along with other landmarks across the world, a statement said. On World NTD Day, on January 30, more than 50 landmarks representing 25 nations across the world will be lit up to celebrate how far the world has come together in beating NTDs.
Republic TV files defamation suit against Times Now anchor
The complaint filed by ARG Outlier Media Private Limited alludes to the statements made by Navika Kumar relating to the chats of Republic TV Editor-in-Chief and founder Arnab Goswami on her show on January 18. The company submitted that the defamatory show had over 85,000 views in addition to the live telecast at prime time in the satellite television, and "the scale of defamation faced by the complainant company is irreparable".
India ranks 86 out of 98 nations in Covid handling: Report
According to the performance index compiled by the Sydney-based Lowy Institute, neighbouring Sri Lanka was in the 10th position in handling the Covid-19 outbreak. The performance index showed that New Zealand handled the pandemic more effectively than any other country in the world, while Brazil sits at the bottom of the list.
CJI cites Internet shutdown on Jan 26 amid Tablighi Jamaat hearing
A bench headed by Chief Justice S.A. Bobde emphasized that at some point in time the government has to control news and cited the shutting down of Internet in various parts of the capital following violence on streets on Republic Day.
India to soon become big producer of defence equipment: PM
He also said that the youth wing of India's armed forces has witnessed a 35 per cent increase in the number of girl cadets in the last few years. Modi also asked the NCC cadets to follow discipline throughout their lives. Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat and the three armed service chiefs were also present during the occasion.
Nation in grip of corporates: Rahul Gandhi
Gandhi said the farmers of the country have still not got a clear picture on the farm laws and the agitation could flare up again. The former Congress chief said that the Congress and UDF would sweep the upcoming Assembly polls in the Kerala and added that several new faces will be contesting the election.
Delhi Police issues lookout circular against farmer leaders
A total of 37 farmer leaders, including Rakesh Tikait, Darshan Pal, Gurnam Singh Chanduni, Rajinder Singh, Balbir Singh Rajewal, Boota Singh Burj Gil, Yogendra Yadav, Medha Patkar, Avik Saha and Joginder Singh Ugraha have been named in the FIRs for breach of NOC (no objection certificate) issued regarding the farmers' tractor rally by the police.
India has successfully contained Covid pandemic: Harsh Vardhan
"With the 'Whole of Government' and 'Whole-of-society' approach envisaged by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India has successfully contained the pandemic," Dr Vardhan said at the 23rd meeting of Group of Ministers (GoM) on COVID-19. For the past 21 days, the country has been recording less than 20,000 daily new infections. Also, the death toll remained below 300-mark for the past 31 days.
PM Modi pays tribute to Lala Lajpat Rai on his birth anniversary
"Remembering the great Lala Lajpat Rai Ji on his Jayanti. His contribution to India's freedom struggle is indelible and inspires people across generations," Modi tweeted. Lala Lajpat Rai was one of the 'Lal, Bal, Pal' trio: Lala Lajpat Rai, Bal Gangadhar Tilak and Bipin Chandra Pal.
Fadnavis' tweet on Delhi Metro ride sparks row in Maharashtra
Late on Wednesday, Fadnavis took a ride on the Delhi Metro and posted his photos with a mocking comment on Twitter targeting the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance government back home. "I travelled in Delhi Metro today to return back to the airport and reached in a very short span as compared to travel by road!" Fadnavis tweeted.
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