INDIA
China building infrastructure along border areas of Arunachal Pradesh for past several years: MEA
The MEA statement came in response to some media reports, based on some satellite images, that claimed Chinese construction activities were going on in an area claimed to be Indian territory. The report said the village is located in an area disputed by India and China.
UP court orders Congress, BSP leaders properties to be attached
Special Judge P.K. Rai passed the order after declaring them absconders in a case accusing them of using indecent language against the minor daughter and family members of BJP leader Daya Shanker Singh.
Covid-19 Vaccination: Over 3 lakh inoculated; 2 deaths reported but no link, says Health Ministry
According to a provisional report till 5 pm, Monday, 3,81,305 beneficiaries from the priority group of healthcare and frontline workers have been vaccinated across the country, with 580 AEFIs reported so far. However, two persons, who got their doses on January 16, reportedly died due to cardiopulmonary disease not linked to the vaccine.
Karnataka's anti-cow slaughter law comes into effect
The Chief Minister took part in an elaborate Mangalarati of the chief deity and then Go Pooja (Cow worship), in the temple premises. "I declare here that not a single cow from today will be allowed to slaughter in the state. This was the people's demand and Karnataka has fulfilled it by this Act," he said after taking part in rituals till late Monday night here.
Jammu & Kashmir: 2 terror operatives nabbed
Police said initial investigation reveals that two terror operatives Umar Ahmed Malik and Suhail Ahmed Malik, both residents of Semthan, Bijbehara in south Kashmir's Anantnag district working under a plot hatched by Kashmir-based terrorists and their Pakistan-based JeM handler Aqib alias Alfa from Budgam, clandestinely travelled from Kashmir to the international border at Vijaypur, Samba and received arms and ammunition dropped with the help of drones.
Avian influenza in poultry birds confirmed in 5 states: Government
As per the statement by the Union Ministry of Animal Husbandry, Fisheries and Dairies, Avian Influenza has been confirmed in samples of dead heron from Tis Hazari, New Delhi and in crows from Red Fort, and an advisory in this regard has been issued to the Delhi government for taking necessary action.
Mamata Banerjee ahead in Bengal, DMK set for comeback in Tamil Nadu
In Assam, the ruling BJP led by Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal is set to come back for another term while in Kerala, the LDF is set for another term. In Puducherry, the AIADMK has an edge. In the 126-seat Assam assembly, the NDA is expected to win 77 seats as per the latest projections, down 9 seats from the 86 in 2016, while the UPA is set to gain 14 seats to go up to 40 seats from the 26 in 2016.
Case filed against 'Mirzapur' web series producer
A case was filed against the producer of the web series 'Mirzapur' and 'Amazon Prime' in Uttar Pradesh's Mirzapur district. According to the police reports, a case had been lodged by one Arvind Chaturvedi at the Kotwali police station. The complainant has alleged that the 'Mirzapur' web series hurts religious, social and regional sentiments and damages social harmony.
Spiritual guru moves SC seeking release of live-in partner from her parents' custody
The plea filed by spiritual practitioner Kailas Natarajan through advocate A. Karthik said: "The court has recorded the statement of the detenue wherein she had clearly stated that she was under illegal custody and has been subjected to physical violence and had expressed her intention to go with the petitioner, who is her spiritual live-in partner and acharya."
Sushant Case Coverage: 'Media trial' obstructs justice, says Bombay High Court
A division bench comprising Chief Justice Dipankar Datta and Justice G. S. Kulkarni gave the ruling in a bunch of public interest litigations filed by a group of IPS officers and activists vis-a-vis the case concerning the high-voltage coverage following the death of Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput in June 2020.
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