INDIA
LeT terrorist killed in encounter at Anantnag in J&K
"One local terrorist of proscribed terror outfit LeT killed. Search in progress. Further details shall follow. However, in the encounter at Kulgam, no terrorist has been neutralised yet. Operation going on," police said. The firefight between terrorists and security forces at Anantnag took place after a joint team of the police and the security forces cordoned off the area and launched a search operation on the basis of specific information about presence of terrorists.
Over Rs 21K cr defence domestic capital procurement allocated for pvt cos
It is in continuation with the government's efforts to promote private industry, MSMEs and start-ups in the defence production eco-system. Further, to foster innovation and encourage technology development in defence, it has also been decided that an amount of Rs 1,500 crore will be earmarked for procurement from start-ups, including iDEX start-up, from within the allocations for Domestic Capital Procurement.
Can’t resort to violence to expel Chinese out of Tibet: Dalai Lama
“We cannot resort to violence and banish the Chinese out of our land. However, we can definitely learn to coexist peacefully through the approach of middle way policy while we continue to preserve our own identity," Dalai Lama said while addressing a gathering on the occasion of 25th Shoton festival, in Dharamshala. The Dalai Lama further praised Buddhism for its interest among Chinese and for the religion’s scientific approach.
SC upholds Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Act, 2020
A bench headed by Justice A.M. Khanwilkar upheld the 2020 amendments made to the FCRA Act, 2010. The detailed judgment in the case will be uploaded on the top court website later in the day. The Centre had told the Supreme Court that there exists no fundamental right to receive unbridled foreign contributions without any regulation, while defending the amendments made in 2020 to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act.
Covid precaution dose for all adults at private vaccination centres
All those who are more than 18 years of age & have completed 9 months after the administration of second dose, are eligible for the precaution dose. About 96 per cent of all 15 plus population in the country has received at least one COVID-19 vaccine jab while about 83 per cent of 15 plus population has received both the doses.
India is under ‘no pressure’ over trade with Moscow: MEA
Talking to media persons, MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi pointed out that although there are sanctions on Russia from Western countries, energy still flows from Russia to Europe. He also opened up on issues related to neighbouring countries-Pakistan, China and Sri Lanka.
India reports 1,109 new Covid cases, 43 deaths
Also in the same period, 43 additional Covid-19 deaths increased the overall death toll to 5,21,573. Following a continuous downward trend, India's active caseload has declined to 11,492, with active cases now accounting for 0.03 per cent of the country's total positive cases. A total of 1,213 patients recovered in the last 24 hours, taking the cumulative to 4,25,00,002. Consequently, India's recovery rate stands at 98.76 per cent.
PM Modi invites ideas for 'Mann Ki Baat'
The ideas can be shared through MyGov, Namo App, or dial the number 1800-11-7800 to record the message. The 88th episode of 'Mann Ki Baat' will take place on April 24. Sharing the MyGov invitation, the Prime Minister tweeted, "Through #MannKiBaat we celebrate the extraordinary feats of grassroots level change-makers. Do you know of such inspiring life journeys? Share them for this month's programme on the 24th. Write on MyGov, NaMo App or dial 1800-11-7800 to record a message."
Govt taking steps to provide houses to every poor: Modi
In a tweet, Prime Minister Modi shared that more than three crore houses have been built under the PM Awas Yojana. Modi also informed that all houses were equipped with basic necessities and have become the symbol of women's empowerment. "Construction of three crore houses have been possible only with the public participation," he said.
Covid exposed a need for efficient healthcare delivery system: NITI Aayog CEO
Kant was speaking at an event titled "Applying Lessons Learned from Covid for a Stronger Health System" on Thursday. The event was held to discuss strengthening research in public health, medicine, climate change, and technology over the next five years through impactful partnerships of more than 100 organisations in India, including the NITI Aayog, ICMR, and MoHFW by Johns Hopkins Gupta-Klinsky India Institute.
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