INDIA
Nirav Modi's sister, her husband turn approvers in PNB fraud case: ED
An ED official in Delhi said that both became approvers for assisting the agency in the confiscation of two flats in New York in the US, and one each in London and Mumbai, and the balance laying in two Swiss Bank accounts and a bank account in Mumbai, totalling Rs 579 crore, in the Punjab National Bank (PNB) fraud case.
J&K L-G announces Rs 28,400 cr new industrial development scheme
While giving details of the scheme, Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha, in a press conference on Thursday, said the scheme was a major push to the economy of the region and will provide huge opportunities of employment to the people. The main purpose of the scheme is to generate employment beyond government jobs in both manufacturing and service sectors which directly leads to the socio-economic development of the region.
Improving India's air may prevent 7% of pregnancy losses: Lancet
An estimated 349,681 pregnancy losses per year in south Asia were associated with exposure to PM2.5 concentrations that exceeded India's air quality standard (more than 40 ig/m or micrograms per cubic meter air), accounting for 7 per cent of annual pregnancy loss in the region from 2000-2016.
Distressed to see news on rioting and violence: PM on US Capitol chaos
The Prime Minister's remarks came after thousands of supporters of sitting US President Donald Trump stormed the Capitol building, deemed as the citadel of American democracy, on Wednesday afternoon, forcing proceedings to count Electoral College votes cast in the November 3, 2020 presidential election, to halt.
Plea in Delhi High Court to remove Amitabh Bachchan's recorded message before calls
The matter was listed before a Division Bench comprising Chief Justice DN Patel and Justice Jyoti Singh but the petitioner sought an adjournment since the bench was undertaking a physical hearing. The court then posted the matter for January 18. The plea filed by advocates AK Dubey and Pawan Kumar said that the PIL has been filed on behalf of all taxpayers who are disturbed by such caller tune.
Govt fills its coffers while common man suffers: Sonia on petrol hike
Sonia Gandhi said on Thursday, "I demand the government to keep the prices of petrol and diesel to that of the UPA era and give relief to the people and roll back all the three farm laws." She said, "In independent India, the country is at crossroads as farmers are on the Delhi borders for 44 days for their genuine demands while the unbridled, insensitive government is breaking the backbone of the farmers and middle class."
Farmers hold tractor march, say it's 'rehearsal' for January 26
The march comprising both men and women sitting on hundreds of tractors was flagged off from the Singhu and Tikri entry points on the Delhi-Haryana borders and Ghazipur on the Delhi-Uttar Pradesh border. The sloganeering farmers drove their tractors towards Eastern and Western Peripheral Expressways, where they plan to converge later in the day.
Have to be in Parliament to fight my case: Robert Vadra
Vadra said he will take the decision at an appropriate time. "When I see a place where people will vote me to represent them and I can make a difference for people in that area and if my family approves of it," he said. He said that the entire family supports him specially Priyanka on his decisions.
Delhi riots: 'Govt must be shaken no matter how many Hindus killed'
"No matter how many houses need to be set on fire or Hindus killed, the government must be shaken at any cost. Umar Khalid asked me not to worry about the finances. Our friends and Delhi PFI are providing monetary help in the mission. With the help of the money, prepare people for riots and also buy important material for it," Hussain said in the statement, quoting Umar Khalid.
Modern dedicated freight corridor is game changer in 21st century: PM Narendra Modi
The event was also attended by Rajasthan Governor Kalraj Mishra, Haryana Governor Satydev Narayan Arya, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, his deputy Dushyant Chautala and Union Railway Minister Piyush Goyal and several others.
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