Author: Mayukh Debnath
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Probe begins in Thanjavur electrocution incident; 11 people dead so far
Prima facie evidence suggests the incident was caused when the temple car (of chariot festival) came in contact with a high tension line, according to V. Balakrishnan Inspector General of Police, Tiruchi Range.
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PM Modi to hold COVID review meeting with chief ministers today
The review meeting comes amid the rising number of COVID cases across the country. The interaction will take place virtually, through video conferencing.
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Adani hosts Boris Johnson; range of bilateral matters discussed during meeting
Adani and Johnson discussed a range of bilateral matters aimed at further strengthening India-UK ties. The duo focused their discussions on several key thrust areas, like energy transition, climate action, aerospace & defence, and developing human capital.
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SC puts a two-week stay on NDMC’s demolition drive in Jahangirpuri
The apex court also expressed its displeasure over the NDMC carrying on with razing structures despite the apex court passing an order to stay the drive on Wednesday.
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Opposition reaction on BJP-led NDMC’s demolition drive in Jahangirpuri
All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Wednesday slammed the BJP and AAP for the Jahangirpuri demolition drive and accused the parties of inflicting “collective punishment” on the Muslim community.
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Local BJP leader shot dead by assailants in Delhi’s Mayur Vihar
The accused are absconding, and the search for eyewitnesses and CCTV footage is underway. The victim had gunshot injuries and was declared “brought dead” at the hospital.
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Talks with Ukraine depend on Kyiv’s readiness for Russia’s demands: Lavrov
Sergei Lavrov told his Turkish counterpart, Mevlut Cavusoglu, during their phone conversation that the outcome of negotiations with Ukraine depended on Kyiv’s readiness to take into account Moscow’s legitimate demands.
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Sitharaman, US Secretary of Commerce discuss economic cooperation
Union Finance Minister also met John Neuffer, President and CEO of the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA), on the sidelines of IMF-World Bank Spring Meetings 2022.
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This will make aggressors think: Putin on Russia’s ICBM test-fire
Putin also said the new missile complex has “the highest tactical and technical characteristics and is able to overcome all modern means of anti-missile defense.”
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UK PM Boris Johnson to begin his India visit tomorrow
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will host the UK PM in New Delhi on Friday to discuss strategic, defence, diplomatic and economic ties between the two countries.