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What is Ghatal Master Plan for which Mamata is targeting the Centre?
The area has been witnessing massive floods owing to consistent heavy rainfall in the region and also because the catchment of the rivers in the upstream areas is bringing down additional flood waters for at least 8-10 days now. However, this is not the first time that the Trinamool Congress has raised this demand. In June 2018, the Trinamool had claimed this to be "yet another example of the neglect shown by the Centre towards the state".
Opposition demands caste-based census, removal of 50% cap as OBC bill is passed
Mallikarjun Kharge, Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, said that the reservation cap should be removed which is now 50 percent. If it is not removed then the purpose of the bill will be defeated as the states should get the power to increase the reservation. The Lok Sabha on Tuesday passed the Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty Seventh Amendment) Bill 2021.
Indians now believe in products 'Made in India': PM Modi
Speaking at the CII annual conclave, Modi said that faster progress in the country and changing mindsets have enabled greater confidence of Indians in products that are manufactured in the country. According to the Prime Minister, several steps taken by the Central government have led to record FDI inflows in India. A unicorn is a privately held startup company valued at over $1 billion.
Members need to maintain sanctity of House: LS Speaker
Addressing a press conference after the Lower House was adjourned sine die on Wednesday, Birla said that the House could not function as per expectations and it could function only for 21 hours and 14 minutes out of allotted time of 96 hours. On the protests and disruption of the proceedings, Birla said some state assemblies have strict rules against sloganeering and protest in the Well but we always try to run the House with unanimity and cooperation.
India, Saudi Arabia to conduct first-ever naval drill together
The drill comes as tensions in the Gulf area rise following a drone assault on a commercial ship off the coast of Oman that killed a British person and a Romanian citizen a week ago. The UK and the US blamed Iran for the attack on the MV Mercer Street, which was run by an Israeli company. The accusations have been denied by Tehran. Last week, INS Kochi participated in an exercise with the UAE Navy called "Zayed Talwar".
Court discharges Kejriwal, 9 other AAP leaders in CS assault case
However, the court has ordered to frame charges against two AAP leaders - Amantullah Khan (MLA - Okhla) and Prakash Jarwal (MLA- Deoli) in the case. A special MP/MLA court, presided over by Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Sachin Gupta at Rouse Avenue court, pronounced the discharge order on Wednesday.
Twitter 'appears to be in compliance' with new IT Rules: Govt tells Delhi HC
The government responded after Justice Rekha Palli requested a response to an affidavit submitted by Twitter verifying their appointments. The top court is considering a petition alleging that the microblogging service violated IT Rules. Additional solicitor general Chetan Sharma, appearing on behalf of the Central government, requested time on Tuesday to file an affidavit on the subject.
'Message for creating awareness': Govt explains logic behind PM Modi's picture on Covid vax certificate
Congress Rajya Sabha MP and former journalist Kumar Ketkar had asked if it is essential and required to publish photos of the prime minister on the Covid-19 vaccination certificates. Responing to Ketkar's question, MoS Health explained that the image, together with the PM's message, reinforces the idea of raising awareness about the necessity of following Covid-19 proper guidelines even after immunisation.
DCGI okays study on mixing Covaxin & Covishield, trial in Vellore
The DCGI has said that the study and its clinical trials will be conducted by Christian Medical College in Vellore. The study aims to find out whether a person can be given two different vaccine shots -- one each of Covishield and Covaxin -- to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus disease, instead of the existing practice of administering twin shots of the same vaccine.
UP under Yogi Adityanath attaches 'gangster property' worth Rs 1,848 cr
As many as 139 criminals were killed in police-criminal gunfight between March 20, 2017, to June 20, 2021. Under provisions of the Gangster Act, property procured from crime proceeds can be attached by the police. ADG, law and order, Prashant Kumar told reporters: "In July and August alone, action was taken against 248 members of Mukhtar Ansari gang, and property worth Rs 222 crore confiscated in different districts."
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