INDIA
Naga peace talks picks up pace, MHA confident of resolving issue soon
Mishra was appointed as an Advisor to the Home Ministry after his retirement in April this year and has replaced Ravi. It was learnt that on last Sunday, Mishra, along with Intelligence Bureau chief, Arvind Kumar, met the National Socialist Council of Nagalim-Isak-Muivah) leader T. Muivah and other leaders of Naga National Political Groups (NNPGs) in Dimapur and had an informal round of talks for the peace process soon.
'Shoddy haircut': Consumer panel orders ITC Maurya to pay Rs 2 cr to woman
A bench of President Justice R.K. Agrawal and member S M Kantikar said: "There is no doubt that the women are very cautious and careful with regard to their hair. They spend a handsome amount on keeping the hair in good condition. They are also emotionally attached with their hair".
Census of Backward Classes difficult, cumbersome, Centre to SC
In an affidavit filed before the top court, the Union Social Justice and Empowerment Ministry said: "Each time, the view has consistently been that the caste Census of Backward Classes is administratively difficult and cumbersome; it has suffered and will suffer both on account of completeness and accuracy of the data."
Indian Army to procure 118 Arjun Mk-1A Main Battle Tanks for Rs 7,523 cr
The order, worth Rs 7,523 crore, will provide further boost to the 'Make in India' initiative in the defence sector and is a big step towards achieving the 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' (self-reliant India) goal, the ministry said. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had handed over an MBT Arjun Mk-1A to Army Chief General M.M. Naravane in Chennai on February 14, 2021.
Sensing defeat, Mamata making desperate appeals to voters: BJP
During her election campaign on Wednesday, Banerjee had said that if she doesn't win the by-election, someone else will become the Chief Minister. "If I don't win, someone else will be the Chief Minister. Give me your votes to keep me as the Chief Minister. Every vote is precious to me. Don't waste them," Banerjee had said.
Three terrorists killed in Uri ops, large haul of arms, ammo recovered
At a press conference at Rampur army headquarters in Uri tehsil, where 19 infantry Division GOC Maj Gen Virender Vats was also present, 3 Rajput Regiment commanding officer, Col Manish Panj said the infiltrators were killed in an operation in Uri sector. "Three militants were killed in the gunfight that ensued today after days of cordon and search operation in a vast area along the LoC.
UP to get 2 plastic processing parks
The decision has been taken in view of the growing demand for plastic goods the world over. According to state government spokesman, the plastic parks will be set up on the lines of the Medical Device Park, Toy Park, Textile Park, Leather Park and the Electronic Park. The park in YEIDA will be spread over an area of 100 acres whereas the park in Gorakhpur will be built on 52 acres, providing employment to several thousands of youths.
PM Modi to announce Pradhan Mantri Digital Health Mission on Sep 27
The flagship scheme aims to digitalize healthcare across the nation creating a country-wide digital health ecosystem that will enable patients to store, access and consent to share their health records with doctors and health facilities of their choice. The PMDHM aims to create a nationwide digital health infrastructure to provide universal health coverage with health IDs for for all citizens.
Mandaviya releases national comprehensive guidelines on post-Covid management
These modules will help in building the capacity of the doctors, nurses, paramedics and community health workers across India to deal with long-term effects of Covid.
Serious grievance of destroying evidence: SC directs preserving CCTV footage in Delhi Gymkhana Club
At the beginning of the hearing, a counsel representing the administrator of the Delhi Gymkhana Club sought adjournment stating that senior advocate Harish Salve was unavailable, as he was not keeping well. At this juncture, senior advocate C.A. Sundaram, representing a whistle-blower whose services were terminated by the club, submitted before a bench headed by Justice A.M. Khanwilkar, "I have been terminated.
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