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Most wanted terrorist arrested in Punjab
The state government has recently constituted an AGTF headed by ADGP Pramod Ban, under the supervision of DGP V.K. Bhawra, to intensify action against gangsters. DIG, AGTF, Gurpreet Singh Bhullar said accused Charanjit Patialavi, a resident of Patiala district, was declared proclaimed offender on July 23, 2010. However, his associate, Gurmail Singh Boba (now deceased) was arrested in this case along with recovery of detonators and RDX.
Argentine Foreign Minister in India for Raisina Dialogue, meets Jaishankar
According to MEA officials, both ministers, in their meeting at the Hyderabad House, talked about expanding bilateral trade, co-operation in agriculture, pharmaceuticals, electronics, mobility, defence and atomic energy.
Apart from Cafiero, Nigerian Foreign Minister Geoffrey Onyeama, as well as a number of other leaders, will attend the Raisina Dialogue, beginning on Monday
Breakthrough infection with Delta, reinfection with Omicron in individual vaccinated with Covishield
The healthcare professional from Delhi had primary SARS-CoV2 infection, breakthrough infection with Delta and reinfection with Omicron over a period of around 16 months, researchers of Pune NIV said in a study. The findings of the study prove the immune evasion potential of the Omicron variant, even after infection and vaccination, said the researchers.
PM Modi comes to J&K with Ali Baba's treasure trove of developmental packages
Modi laid the foundation of developmental projects worth over Rs 20,000 crore as he rightly told the mammoth gathering at Palli village in Samba district, "I am here with a message of development. To give speed to development in J&K, projects worth over Rs 20,000 crore have been inaugurated today."
India suspends tourist visas of Chinese nationals in tit-for-tat move
The government's move came after thousands of Indians including more than 23,000 students, have been stuck in India for over two years as Beijing has suspended the visa process as well as flights from India due to the pandemic situation. In its latest update on April, global air transport body IATA said that tourist visas issued to nationals of China were no longer valid.
India records 2,593 new Covid cases, 44 deaths
Also in the same period, an additional 44 Covid fatalities increased the nationwide death toll to 5,22,193.
The number of India's active caseload has increased to 15,873, accounting for 0.04 per cent of the country's total positive cases. The recovery of 1,755 patients in the last 24 hours took the cumulative tally to 4,25,19,479. Consequently, India's recovery rate stands at 98.75 per cent.
Modi to lay foundation of over Rs 20,000 Cr projects in J&K today
Modi is arriving here to attend the Panchayat Raj Diwas at Palli Gram Panchayat in Samba district. This is the Prime Minister's first visit to J&K after the abrogation of Article 370 on August 5, 2019. Ahead of Modi's visit, Union Minister for Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Giriraj Singh and MoS in the same Ministry Kapil Moreshwar Patil reached Jammu on Saturday. Union Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) Jitendra Singh is camping in Jammu, supervising and monitoring arrangements for the Prime Minister's rally.
Modi to chair meeting with Chief Ministers on Covid situation
An official source said that PM Modi will chair the meeting through video conferencing with Chief Ministers. As per the source, Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan will prepare a presentation on the current Covid-19 situation. India has seen a steady rise in the Covid-19 cases and the positivity rate in the last few weeks.
BA.2 variant found in Bengaluru, experts warn of fourth wave
A decision has been taken to increase the number of tests in the state, especially in Bengaluru. The authorities are worried that higher number of Covid cases are being reported from Mahadevapura and East Zones in Bengaluru where most major IT companies are located with lakhs of software professionals at work. C.N. Manjunath, director of Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research, Bengaluru, said on Saturday that Covid variants BA.2.10 and BA.2.12 have been found in the state.
Armed forces will also cross border to take actions against terrors inimical to India: Rajnath
Speaking at the 'Felicitation Ceremony' of 1971 war veterans in Guwahati, the Defence Minister stated that this is the firm decision of the government that Indian armed forces would go across the border to take appropriate actions against the terrorists who are active against the country.
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