INDIA
Centre says farm laws from two decades of deliberations, no repeal
The Centre has told the Supreme Court that it has been actively and intensively engaging with the states for about two decades to introduce reforms to provide an accessible and barrier-free market system for better price realisation, but states either showed reluctance to adopt the reforms in true spirit or made partial or cosmetic reforms.
Youth must work to take India to path of prosprity: Om Birla
Speaking about the youth and their contribution to nation-building, Birla said that before Independence, Indian youth were at the forefront of the struggle for freedom. In a similar way, the youth today must work ceaselessly towards taking India to the path of prosperity and progress, the Speaker said.
Farmers won't appear in the committee formed by SC, say unions
While all the organisations welcome the suggestions of the Supreme Court to stay the implementation of the farm laws, they are collectively and individually not willing to participate in any proceeding before a committee that may be appointed by the apex court.
Bird flu: Plea in Delhi HC seeks curbs on Ghazipur poultry market
Avian influenza has been confirmed in several states in the country, including, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, New Delhi, Maharashtra, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Kerala and Madhya Pradesh. In Delhi, the city government has banned the import of live birds, set up a 24-hour helpline and closed Ghazipur poultry market for ten days.
Union Minister Shripad Naik hospitalised after road mishap, wife, close aide dead
Naik's wife and a close government aide died when the SUV in which they were travelling met with an accident near Hillur-Hosakambi village in Ankola taluk on Monday.
Supreme Court declines to stay AP HC order on probe into phone conversation of ex-judge
Advocate Prashant Bhushan, representing Justice Eswaraiah, argued before the bench that how could a private conversation become a subject of inquiry even if it is about a Supreme Court judge? Bhushan insisted that the High Court passed the order without hearing his client.
IAF chief reviews operational preparedness in Ladakh
His visit came at a time when Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat is on a two-day visit to Ladakh to assess and review ground requirements of the forces deployed at the forward locations in freezing conditions.
Made in India vaccines most cost effective in the world: PM Modi
Making the closing remarks at the meeting with the Chief Ministers on Covid vaccine roll-out, the Prime Minister said that the public representatives are not in the priority list and the first round of vaccines will be given to the frontline workers. He also said that the state governments will not have to pay for the first round of Covid vaccines as the Centre will bear the cost.
Sonia Gandhi speaks to opposition leaders on farmers' issue
Interim President Sonia Gandhi has sought support from like-minded parties on the ongoing agitation by the farmers, sources said. According to the sources, she spoke to NCP supremo Sharad Pawar, and CPI-M General Secretary Sitaram Yechury, and they, in turn, are likely to speak other opposition party leaders to mobilise support.
Delhi HC seeks government's response on plea challenging child marriage
According to the petition, the woman was "compelled" to marry when she was 16 years old but never lived with the man or consummated the marriage. She has completed the graduation and is further pursuing studies.
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