Lakhimpur Kheri incident: SC asks UP govt to file status report

The Supreme Court on Thursday asked the Uttar Pradesh Government to file a status report on who are the accused, against whom FIR is registered and those arrested in the Lakhimpur Kheri incident. A Bench of Chief Justice Nuthalapati Venkata Ramana and Justices Surya Kant and Hima Kohli were hearing the matter. Earlier the Apex […]

2 teachers killed in terrorist attack at government school in Srinagar

As many as two teachers were killed in a terrorist attack at a government school in the Eidgah area of Srinagar on Thursday, said Jammu and Kashmir Police. More details on the same are awaited. Earlier on Wednesday, a street hawker was shot dead by terrorists in Srinagar. The incident took place near Madina Chowk, Lalbazar in Srinagar where […]

PM Modi dedicates 35 PSA oxygen plants to nation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday dedicated 35 Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) Oxygen Plants established under PM CARES across 35 states and Union Territories (UTs) at AIIMS Rishikesh. Uttarakhand Governor Gurmeet Singh, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami and Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya are present on the occasion. According to […]

PM Modi announces Rs 5 lakh ex-gratia for kin of deceased in Belagavi incident

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday expressed condolences over the loss of lives after a house collapsed in Karnataka’s Belagavi and announced an ex-gratia of Rs 5 lakh each from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF) for the kin of the deceased. “The loss of lives due to a house collapse in Belagavi, Karnataka is […]

China asks US to stop interfering in matters related to Taiwan, HK, Xinjiang

Chinese top diplomat Yang Jiechi held a meeting with US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, during which he called on Washington to not interfere in Beijing’s internal matters including issues related to Taiwan, Hong Kong and Xinjiang. Yang, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, and […]

PM Modi to visit Uttarakhand today to dedicate 35 PSA oxygen plants to nation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be visiting the ‘Devbhoomi’ of Uttarakhand on Thursday for dedicating 35 Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) oxygen plants across India. Taking to Twitter, he called the oxygen plants “vital healthcare infrastructure’ and said, “I would be in Devbhoomi Uttarakhand tomorrow, 7th October. 35 PSA Oxygen Plants […]

Delhi govt again urges SC for early hearing of its plea against GNCTD Amendment Act

The Delhi government on Wednesday again urged the Supreme Court for an early listing of its petition challenging the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Act, 2021, which enhances the powers of Delhi Lieutenant Governor over the elected government. Senior Advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi appearing for the Delhi government mentioned the matter for an […]

Union Cabinet approves setting up of 7 PM MITRA parks with outlay of Rs 4,445 cr over 5 years

Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved setting up of seven PM Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel (PM MITRA) parks with a total outlay of Rs 4,445 crores over five years. Addressing a Cabinet briefing, Union Minister Piyush Goyal said, “Union Cabinet approves setting up of seven PM Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel […]

Delhi govt to start ‘anti-dust campaign’ from October 7

In a joint meeting with Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) Engineers and Green Marshals on Wednesday, Delhi Environment minister Gopal Rai said the Delhi government’s anti-dust campaign will start from October 7 and will continue till October 29. Earlier on Tuesday, Rai launched the ‘Advanced Green War Room’ and ‘Green Delhi App’ app for people to send in their complaints into the […]