INDIA

How Yogi has benefitted Muslims in UP
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His saffron robes underline his almost aggressive brand of Hindutva the kind that non-believers should be apprehensive of. His spin doctors revel in projecting his pro-Hindu (read anti-Muslim) stance but facts tell a different story. In the four and half years of his tenure as UP Chief Minister, it is the Muslims who have benefitted the most and there are facts to prove it.
'NHRC notice to J&K govt over writer gunned down by Pak militants in 1990'
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Daily Excelsior reported that the notice has been served through its Chief Secretary asking it to furnish the additional/complete report regarding the complaint filed by Rajinder Premi, son of martyr Sarwanand Koul Premi, a well known writer and poet, who was gunned down along with his younger son, Ravinder Koul on May 1, 1990 by Pakistani militants who also looted all the valuables and cash lying in the house.
Delhi bar & restaurant raided for violating Covid norms
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The bar and resturant named 'Scon King Cafe and restaurant' was running in the DDA Complex located in New Rajdhani Enclave. According to the information shared by the Delhi Chief Minister's office, "On information received a raid was conducted at a bar in the name and style of Scon King Cafe and restaurant situated at 1st floor, DDA Complex, New Rajdhani Enclave, Preet Vihar.
Our democratic credentials recognised, IT rules framed post talks with stakeholders: India to UN
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The letter by the Mission said: "The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology and Ministry of Information and Broadcasting undertook broad consultations in 2018 with various stakeholders, including individuals, civil society, industry association and organizations and invited public comments to prepare the draft Rules."
Monsoon over Delhi, neighbouring states likely to be slow: IMD
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India Meteorological Department (IMD) made the forecast on Sunday based on large-scale features showing no favourable condition. The wind pattern by the numerical models also do not indicate any favourable condition for sustained rainfall over the region during the forecast period, the IMD said.
Low-intensity earthquake hits Delhi, no casualties or loss
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The earthquake hit the area at 12.02 p.m. However, there was no report of any immediate casualty or loss of property. According to the National Center for Seismology, the epicentre of the quake was at 28.67 degrees North latitude and 77.14 degrees East longitude, with a depth of 7 km.
Restaurants, bars in Delhi to operate at 50% capacity: DDMA
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The DDMA has also officially allowed the reopening of public parks, gardens in the next phase of unlocking the city. In a public notice issued on Sunday, DDMA directed District Magistrates, Delhi Police and other government agencies to ensure that Covid appropriate behaviour, which includes wearing of masks, maintaining social distancing, sanitization at public places, business places, markets, are regularly monitored.
Grant full statehood, conduct elections in J&K, says Congress
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Addressing a press conference here, Randeep Singh Surjewala, the party general secretary, said, "Let me draw your attention towards the Congress working committee resolution on August 6, 2019 whereby it clearly demanded restoration of statehood of Jammu and Kashmir. We believe that and undoing it is a direct attack on the democracy and the constitutional principles."
Petrol crosses Rs 97/litre in Delhi, diesel nears Rs 88
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Oil marketing companies (OMC) again raised fuel prices on Sunday with petrol price in the national capital crossing the Rs 97 per litre mark. Petrol is selling for Rs 97.22 per litre in Delhi on Sunday, up from Rs 96.93 on Saturday. Cost of diesel in the national capital was at Rs 87.97 per litre, up from Rs 87.69 on Saturday. On Saturday, fuel prices were unchanged across the four metro cities.
Finances strained, can't pay Rs 4L compensation to Covid victims: Centre to SC
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The Centre has informed the Supreme Court that the finances of states and Centre are under severe strain, due to the reduction in tax revenues and increase in health expenses on account of the coronavirus pandemic. And Rs 4 lakh compensation can't be paid to all those who died due to Covid-19 as it would exhaust the disaster relief funds.
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