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NSCN-IM wants to push forward Framework Agreement signed in 2015
The NSCN-IM in a statement said that accepting the economic package as a part of the Naga solution is something the outfit abhorred. "We are not gullible enough to take the bait. The government of India could hoodwink others, but not NSCN-IM. It is worth recalling the famous words of A.Z. Phizo: 'The Nagas would never surrender in the battlefield but many Nagas would fall when Indian money is shot through the gun barrel'.
Top LeT terrorist commander, another militant killed in Kashmir
Police said that there was a specific input about terrorists carrying an attack on highway. "Keeping in view the seriousness of the input few joint nakas of JKP and CRPF were place along the highway," police said. Police said that on Parimpora Naka a vehicle was stopped and their identity was asked. The person sitting at the back seat tried to open his bag and took out a grenade.
Jagdeep Dhankhar levels serious allegations against Trinamool government
Addressing a press conference, Dhankhar said, "I would like to ask the government what happened to the report of the Rs 2,000 crore pandemic purchase scam? The Chief Minister herself had admitted that there were irregularities and she even ordered an inquiry which was supposed to be conducted by the then Chief Secretary Alapan Bandyopadhyay. What happened to that report?
Centre to extend Venugopal's tenure as AG for one year
Venugopal, 89, was appointed the Attorney General on July 1, 2017, for a three-year term following the decision of Mukul Rohatgi to step down as the top law officer. The source added that the formal orders regarding his fresh extension would be issued soon. The AG usually has a tenure of three years
Delhi reports lowest daily Covid surge since April last year
The death toll in Delhi due to the Covid pandemic has risen to 24,967 till Monday as 72 people recovered from the disease, taking the national capital's total number of recoveries to 14,07,473 till date. A total of 58,895 Covid samples were tested in the last 24 hours, including 47,407 through RT-PCR and 11,488 through the Rapid Antigen method.
Mamata calls Dhankhar 'corrupt', Governor hits back
Strongly refuting the charges, Dhankhar said that he did not expect the Chief Minister to engage in "sensation premised on misrepresentation and untruth". "This Governor's name figured in the Jain Hawala case. But they have gone to court and cleared it. There is a PIL which is pending. The Governor is a totally corrupt person. He was named in the Jain Hawala charge-sheet.
India to share Covid vax technology with 50 countries 'free of cost'
CEO of National Health Authority Dr R.S. Sharma made the revelation while addressing the 2nd Public Health Summit 2021 organized by Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) here. Sharma said that CoWIN portal for vaccination is unique in the world in terms of portability, scalability and inclusivity and it is a citizen-centric platform.
BRO constructs 63 critical bridges for movement of heavy weapon systems
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday reaffirmed the government's resolve to bolster border infrastructure for the security and development of the nation. Singh, who is on a visit to Leh for three days, virtually inaugurated the 63 bridges at an event held at Kyungam, 88 km from Leh. From Kyungam, Singh inaugurated a 50-metre long bridge constructed on the Leh-Loma Road in Ladakh.
Delhi HC declines stay on new IT rules regulating digital news media
The Foundation for Independent Journalism, The Wire, Quint Digital Media Ltd and Pravda Media Foundation, parent company of Alt News, had moved the Delhi High Court seeking a stay on the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021. The petitioners contended that a fresh notice had been issued to them to comply with the rules or else coercive action would be taken.
Gunfight breaks out between terrorists, security forces in Srinagar
"Encounter started at Malhoora, Parimpora area of Srinagar. Police and security forces are on the job," police said. The gunfight took place after a joint team of the police and the army cordoned off the area and launched a search operation. The security forces had got a specific information about the presence of terrorists hiding in the area.
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