INDIA
Lashkar, Al-Badr terrorists planning to sneak into J&K via PoK, Intel agencies warn
The sources, quoting intelligence inputs, said that at least seven militants of LeT and five of Al Badra are trying to cross over to Jammu and Kashmir from two different areas located in PoK. The intelligence alert has specifically said that from one place in PoK, the LeT ultras will be trying to infiltrate with help of a launch pad commander, while the five Al Badr terrorists are located near a launch pad in Balakot, who are being escorted by a local guide to infiltrate from the Bhimber Gali side in Poonch district of J&K.
Center restores non-medical teachers percentage as per old MCI norms
"The NMC may continue to adopt the old pattern of permissible percentage of non medical teachers for the time being, subject to the outcome of the pending court cases", said Union Health Minister in its order. However, the subject of reducing the percentage of non medical teachers in non-clinical departments of medical colleges is pending before the court.
India's current Covid surge not leading to severe illness, deaths: ICMR chief
Adressing the media on current Covid surge, he said that the vaccine remains beneficial and deaths have considerably reduced as compared to the second Covid surge . "Vaccines have remained beneficial in India. Deaths have considerably reduced due to vaccinations. In this third surge of Covid-19, we are currently not witnessing severe illness and deaths due to high vaccination uptake," Dr Balram Bhargava said.
Nearly 400 charging points across 170 location installed in Delhi
The Delhi government on Monday launched its first electric bus and on Wednesday signed an agreement with the CESL for installation of charging and battery swapping stations for two, three and four-wheeler electric vehicles at cluster bus depots of its Transport Department. Each charging and battery swapping facilities will be installed at 14 locations. Each will include six charging points, three of which will be for two and three-wheelers while three points will be meant for four-wheelers.
Rajasthan CM speaks of atmosphere of violence in PM's presence, BJP fumes
"Today, there is an atmosphere of tension and violence in the country. In such a situation, there is a need to strengthen the spirit of peace, harmony and brotherhood. Today, the society and the country should move forward by following the path of truth and non-violence as shown by the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi," Ashok Gehlot said.
'Channi dishonest, only mufflers were found at my lace': Kejriwal takes a jibe at Punjab CM after ED raids
The Delhi chief minister's tweet came minutes after Channi accused the BJP government of conducting the ED raids with an aim to discredit him ahead of the upcoming state Assembly elections. Earlier in the day, when the ED raids were underway, Kejriwal tweeted: “It is sad that a relative of the chief minister is being raided for sand mining”. What can be expected for Punjab’s future from a person whose family is involved in illegal mining:"
German, Indian Navy chiefs discuss ways to strengthen cooperation
On arrival Vice Admiral Kay-Achim Schonbach was welcomed with an impressive Guard of Honour at South Block lawns. Schonbach also met several other security and external affairs officers in New Delhi. He also met Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan and discussed ways to enhance bilateral defence relationship.
Red Sanders: The precious sandalwood around which Allu Arjun's 'Pushpa' revolves
The movie shows the rise of Pushpa, played by Allu Arjun, as a red sandalwood smuggler in the Seashachalam hills of Andhra Pradesh. The movie draws our attention to the precious Red Sanders which is an Indian endemic tree species, restricted to a distinct tract of forests in Andhra Pradesh.
No place for discrimination in India, says PM Modi
Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister said that the program by Brahma Kumari Sanstha, in the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav celebration, exemplifies the feeling, spirit and inspiration for a golden India. "There is no difference between personal aspirations and successes on the one hand and national aspirations and successes on the other," PM said.
India successfully test fires new version of Brahmos missile
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) in a statement said that Brahmos supersonic cruise missile with increased indigenous content and improved performance was successfully test fired at 10.30 a.m. from Integrated Test Range, Chandipur off the coast of Odisha.The launch was conducted by Brahmos Aerospace in close coordination with DRDO teams.
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