INDIA

PM inaugurates National Youth Festival virtually
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Narendra Modi asked the youths to write about unsung heroes of the freedom movement who did not get due recognition despite extreme sacrifices. He said that the participation of youths in large numbers in the vaccination drive against Covid-19 was clear proof of their will to win and a sense of responsibility among them. The PM said that the performance in the Olympics and Paralympics where the participants won medals was a clear example of the will of the youth of the country.
PM inaugurates National Youth Festival virtually
IANS -
Narendra Modi asked the youths to write about unsung heroes of the freedom movement who did not get due recognition despite extreme sacrifices. He said that the participation of youths in large numbers in the vaccination drive against Covid-19 was clear proof of their will to win and a sense of responsibility among them. The PM said that the performance in the Olympics and Paralympics where the participants won medals was a clear example of the will of the youth of the country.
NGT takes serious note of environmental violation in UP's multi-crore smart city project
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Earlier in a complaint, the NGT was apprised that there was the illegal cutting of trees, extraction of groundwater in an 'over-exploited' area to the detriment of the environment in the project covering 4494.31 acres and nearly 20280 total units have been constructed without Environmental Clearance (EC). Acting on the issue, the Green Court had directed a joint Committee comprising members of various pollution control bodies along with the District Magistrate to take remedial measures in the matter and file its compliance report.
Mekedatu padayatra: FIRs against 63 Congressmen
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According to Ramanagar SP Girish, the complaint has been lodged as per the complaint by the Tehsildar in Kanakapura police station. This is the third FIR on Congress leaders who are going ahead with the 'padayatra' amid the Covid third wave and curfew orders. On the first day, an FIR was lodged at Sathanur police station against 31 people which rose to 38 on day 2 of the 'padayatra'.
Congress leaders welcome probe by ex-SC judge in PM security breach
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Manish Tewari who is MP from Punjab said, "Supreme Court had to do what Centre & State Govt should have collectively done on Day-1 itself. Order a Joint probe under the aegis of a Judge. Exactly what I had demanded. Sad commentary of polarised times we live in that no issue is above politics." Incidentally the Congress and BJP are at loggerheads over the issue and blamed each other for the breach.
Rohini Court shootout's main conspirator nabbed by Delhi Police
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The Rohini Court shootout, which seemed ripped from a Bollywood potboiler, took place on September 24, 2021 in which Delhi's most wanted gangster Jitender Singh Mann alias 'Gogi' was shot dead inside a courtroom by two gangsters from the rival 'Tilu' gang, dressed in lawyers' garb. Rakesh Tajpuriya was the key conspirator and main architect in conspiring and orchestrating the killing of their fierce rival Jitender Singh as per directions of Sunil Tillu from jail.
Threats by no means reduced at borders with China: Army chief
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Addressing Indian Army's annual conference, Naravane said, "We will continue to deal with the PLA (People's Liberation Army) in a firm, resolute and peaceful manner, while ensuring the sanctity of our claims. Necessary safeguards are in place." The army chief said that there have been positive developments, both along the country's Northern and Western borders in the last one year.
Ensure optimal availability of medical oxygen at health facilities: Centre
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"Taking cognisance of the importance of medical oxygen during the pandemic, the Government of lndia has proactively and consistently supported all states and UTs in strengthening health systems with respect to medical oxygen infrastructure", said the Health Ministry in a letter to all states and UTs.
DRDO successfully test-fires naval variant of BrahMos supersonic cruise missile
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The test missile had precisely hit the target ship, according to the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).  This particular missile variant is developed and designed to launch both in vertical and horizontal mode from either a stationary or moving vehicle at both land or/and sea-based targets. The Indian Navy has lauded the twin achievement by the Indian defence ecosystem
Top 10 quotes of Swami Vivekananda, the monk who inspired millions of youths across world
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Swami Vivekananda, born as Narendranath Datta was a chief disciple of the Hindu spiritual guru, Ramakrishna Paramhamsa. He later founded the Ramakrishna Math as well as the Ramakrishna Ashram, both of which are headquartered at the Belur Math on the banks of the Hooghly River in Kolkata. Swami Vivekananda advocated for reforms in the Hindu religion.
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