INDIA
Vijayan says Kitex issue attempt to shame Kerala
Vijayan said all what is now being heard in the state about the industrial scenario was something that was heard often here in earlier years and but such a situation no longer exists. "This issue being raised now against Kerala is nothing but an attempt to shame our state and should be seen as something done with intent," said Vijayan.
DJB warns of water crisis in Delhi; SC, govt offices may face supply woes
Chadha, the AAP MLA from Rajinder Nagar, accused the Haryana government of supplying 120 MGT less water to Delhi through Yamuna, which is resulting in a severe water crisis in the national capital. "The Haryana government is taking away the legal right of the people of Delhi as directed by the Supreme Court. The three major water treatment plants in Delhi are producing less water per day because they have reduced water supply" Chadha claimed.
Shah meets cooperative sector honchos before taking charge of Ministry
Shah's meeting took place three days after he was given additional charge of newly created Ministry of Cooperation by Prime Minister Modi while relocating the portfolios of his fresh batch of the Council of Ministers. Those who met the Home Minister include National Cooperative Union of India Chairman Dileep Sanghani, the Chairman, and the Managing Director of the Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited (IFFCO) B.S. Nakai, and U.S. Awasthi, respectively.
Centre's panel gives clean chit on purchase of buses: Sisodia
Addressing a press conference, Sisodia said that for the last few days the BJP has been levelling false allegations against the Delhi government of financial irregularities in procurement of buses. "The Centre's committee after examining over 3,000 documents related to the procurement of buses has found no financial irregularities. The committee's report proved that the BJP's leaders were making false claim of corruption against the AAP government."
Encounter breaks out in J&K's Anantnag
"Encounter has started at Kwarigam, Ranipora area of Anantnag. Police and security forces are on the job," police said. The firefight between terrorists and security forces took place after a joint team of the police and the army cordoned off the area and launched a search operation on the basis of specific information about the presence of terrorists.
3 KM radius of INS Rajali declared as 'No Fly Zone'
Individuals and civil agencies are prohibited from flying any non-conventional aerial objects -- drones, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) within these zones without any prior permission. Operators of these flying objects within the 'No Fly Zone' will be charged under the provisions of the Indian Penal Code. "INS Rajali will destroy or confiscate any non-conventional aerial object including drones or UAV found flying without proper approval," a statement said.
India's Covid vaccination coverage exceeds 37 crore
In the ongoing massive vaccination coverage, 1,02,44,459 Healthcare Workers (HCWs) have so far administered first dose of the anti-Covid jabs and 73,84,439 of them have been provided second dose. A total of 1,76,51,159 Frontline Workers (FLWs) have received first dose of the vaccine and 98,42,138 have been administered the second dose.
ISRO, CII to organise international conference on space
The digital conference and exhibition will be on the theme 'Building NewSpace in India' with an aim to facilitate and strengthen the industry's participation in manufacturing of satellites, launch vehicles and using space applications in various sectors, CII said. The conference would comprise of digital interactions and virtual exhibitions and will also highlight the initiatives taken by the Indian government.
India adds 42,766 new Covid cases, 1,206 deaths in 24 hrs
The active cases have now come down below 5 lakh. The country has 4,55,033 active cases presently and has witnessed a total of 4,07,145 deaths so far. According to the Union Health Ministry, a total of 45,254 people have been discharged in the last 24 hours, taking the total discharge to 2,99,33,538 till date.
Sushil Modi's close proximity to Nitish leaves him out of Union Cabinet
Speculations were rife that Sushil Modi would surely be inducted in the Union Cabinet but he was left out, and it is perceived that it was due to his close proximity to current Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. Political analyst Manikant Thakur said: "Politics is cruel. When Narendra Modi's name was being discussed as the prime ministerial candidate, Sushil Modi was being identified as a leader supported by Nitish Kumar.
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