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'Wrongs being corrected': PM Modi after unveiling hologram statue of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose
"The freedom struggle involved the penance of lakhs of countrymen, but efforts were made to limit their history as well. But today, after decades of independence, the country is correcting those mistakes...," he said, after unveiling a hologram statue of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on the occasion of his 125th birth anniversary. Prime Minister Modi, who also gave the Subhas Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskars, said that 'Azadi Ke Amrit Mahotsav' resolved that India will revive its identity and inspirations.
Chinese PLA says located missing Arunachal boy, Indian Army verifying
In a communication with the Indian Army, Chinese PLA stated that the missing boy has been located and would be sent back after proper formalities. The Indian Army is verifying the Chinese claim and trying to find out whether the boy is the same as reported missing. The army had sought assistance of the PLA on Thursday to locate the missing boy, identified as Miram Taron, on their side and return him as per the established protocol.
Omicron in community transmission stage in India: INSACOG
The INSACOG reports genomic surveillance of SARS CoV-2 across the country through sequencing of samples from Sentinel sites and also detailed State wise district analysis for some states.
Delhi reports 11,486 Covid cases, death toll at 45 highest since June 2021
In the last 24 hours, 45 persons succumbed to the virus in Delhi, the highest since June 5 last year when it had reported 68 Covid deaths. The fresh Covid fatalities have pushed the national capital's death toll to 25,586 so far.
Harish Rawat wages two-pronged battle -- against BJP and his detractors within
The Congress has appointed Harish Rawat as chairman of the campaign committee and he is spearheading the campaign. He is seen as the natural claimant for the top post if the party comes to power but he is being checkmated by his detractors in the party.
EC allows physical meetings with curbs; ban on rallies extended till Jan 31
The Election Commission of India on Saturday allowed physical meetings of political parties or candidates contesting the upcoming Assembly elections in five states in designated open spaces with some restrictions after holding a review meeting with the Health Ministry and concerned officials of the poll-bound states. However, the ban on rallies, road shows and padyatras has been extended till January 31.
R-Day: 'Abide With Me' hymn dropped from Beating Retreat ceremony
The hymn, known to be Mahatma Gandhi's favourite, triggered controversy in 2020 when it did not appear in the list of tunes. 'Abide with Me' is a military tune played after bugle was made to announce post sunset let's pick up injured and dead. It was mutually accepted war discipline across the world. The tune 'Abide with Me' was played by military bands when the warriors were collecting their bravehearts.
16 marching contingents, 17 military bands, 25 tableaux on R-Day parade
"The Army will be represented by a mounted column of cavalry, 14 mechanised columns, six marching contingents and a flypast by advanced light helicopters of its aviation wing at the Republic Day parade-2022 (RDP-2022)," it said. The statement further mentioned that the mechanised columns of the Army will show one PT-76 tank, one Centurion tank, two MBT Arjun MK-I tanks, one APC TOPAS armoured personnel carriers, one BMP-I infantry fighting vehicle and two BMP-II infantry fighting vehicles.
Delimitation has started, elections soon in J&K: Amit Shah
Speaking at the virtual launch of the district good governance index in Jammu and Kashmir, Shah said, "Delimitation has started and elections will soon be held." He reiterated that he has given assurance in the Lok Sabha that as soon as the situation becomes normal in Jammu and Kashmir, statehood will be given back. He slammed some leaders for spreading false propaganda and alleged that they are doing so for their own political benefits.
PM Modi sets a new challenge for 142 districts to improve on all parameters
"We have identified 142 districts that are otherwise progressive, developed but lacking in one or two parametres such as malnutrition or education. We now need to work collectively to improve the situation just as we have done for aspirational districts," Modi said and added, "This is a new challenge for all of us. For the Central government, for the state governments, for the district administration everyone. We have to collectively work to achieve this."
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