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2019 Jamia violence: HC frames charges against Sharjeel Imam, 8 others on police's plea
The trial court had discharged the 11 accused in an order pronounced on February 4. Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma framed charges against nine accused under various offences, including rioting, unlawful assembly and more. However, the court has partially discharged them of various other offences.
China wants to replace US as global net security provider: Army Chief General Manoj Pande
General Manoj Pande also spoke about the potential trigger for escalations along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China and highlighted transgressions as the main concern for India. However, he emphasized that India is adequately prepared to deal with any contingency that may arise.
Close to catching Amritpal Singh: Punjab Govt tells High Court
The court, presided by Justice N S Shekhawat, was hearing a habeas corpus petition filed by advocate Imaan Singh Khara seeking the release of Amritpal Singh from alleged police custody. At the hearing, Punjab Advocate General Vinod Ghai confirmed that Amritpal Singh had not yet been arrested.
Atiq Ahmed gets life term, brother acquitted
Earlier in the day, the three were held guilty by the court in the case. The court, however, acquitted Atiq Ahmad's brother Ashraf along with six others. It may be recalled that after the killing of BSP MLA Raju Pal on January 25, 2005, Umesh Pal, then a zila panchayat member, had told the police that he was a witness to the murder.
Centre reviews preparedness against Covid, advises states to undertake mock drills in April
The meeting was chaired by Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan, and NITI Aayog's Member, Health, Dr V.K. Paul and Secretary, Health Research, Dr Rajiv Bahl were also present. Bhushan advised tge states to undertake mock drills across all health facilities on April 10 and 11 to ensure operational readiness of hospital infrastructure, including oxygen cylinders, PSA plants, ventilators, logistics and human resources.
Selfie of Amritpal enjoying energy drink goes viral
Amritpal Singh enjoying an energy drink, along with aide Papalpreet Singh, has gone viral on social media.The photo depicts Amritpal Singh, for whom a manhunt has been launched, wearing a jacket. However, police have not confirmed the timing of the photo and even its authenticity.
Rising Covid cases may lead to surge in hospitalisation, ICU stays: Doctors
"Currently, there is no increase in the hospitalisation so far as the Covid-19 new strain is concerned. But yes, if the number rises further, it might be a possibility that the burden comes to hospitalisation and oxygen demand and ICU stays can really increase," Rahul Sharma, Additional Director, Pulmonology and Critical Care, Fortis Hospital Noida, told IANS.
Khalistani elements in Pakistan in lockstep with Kashmiri separatists
Ant-India notorious figures such as Gopal Singh Chawla, who has been openly lashing out at India and showcasing pro-Khalistan banners and flags at gurdwaras in Pakistan, is not only based in Pakistan's Punjab province, but is a senior member of the Sikh community in Pakistan as well.
Indian Embassy in Kathmandu claims Amritpal Singh hiding in Nepal: Report
The Mission made the claim in a letter to the Department of Consular Services under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on March 25.
"The esteemed Ministry is requested to inform the Department of Immigration not to permit Amritpal Singh to travel through Nepal for any third country and arrest him if he attempts to escape from Nepal using an Indian passport or any other fake passport under intimation to this mission," reads a copy of the letter obtained by The Kathmandu Post.
Eminent thinkers discuss India's role in a changing world order at Maharana Pratap Annual Geopolitics Dialogue
The conference was co-hosted by the Ministry of External Affairs and India Narrative -- a web-based think-tank. The theme of the conference was 'India's Role in the Changing World Order'. Under this theme, brainstorming sessions were held on security, economic and diplomatic roadmap for India to navigate geopolitical shifts and reclaim its leadership role in the new world order.
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