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PM to dedicate Pragati Maidan Integrated Transit Corridor project on June 19
The Integrated Transit Corridor project is an integral part of Pragati Maidan Redevelopment Project. Prime Minister Modi will also address a gathering on the occasion.Built at a cost of Rs 920 crore, the Central Government funded project aims to provide hassle-free and smooth access to the new world class exhibition and convention centre being developed at Pragati Maidan.
India logs 12,847 new Covid cases, 14 deaths
Also in the same period, 14 new fatalities increased the nationwide Covid death toll to 5,24,817. The active caseload rose to 63,063 cases, accounting for 0.15 per cent of the country's total positive cases. The recovery of 7,985 patients in the last 24 hours took the cumulative tally to 4,26,82,697. Consequently, India's recovery rate stands at 98.64 per cent.
Why Centre's Agnipath scheme sparked protests in states: Explainer
Massive protests erupted in Bihar, Rajasthan and some other states against the recruitment scheme, over concerns of job security and other issues. However, many states have also announced schemes where such 'Agniveers', as the beneficiaries of this move are dubbed, can get advantage. The Agnipath recruitment scheme was cleared by the Cabinet Committee on Security on Tuesday.
ED accepts Rahul Gandhi's request, summons him on Monday
Accordingly, the financial probe agency has asked the Congress leader to appear before it again on Monday. "Rahul Gandhi has sent us an email saying since his mother Sonia Gandhi is hospitalised due to Covid related complications, he needs to look after her. He requested us that his questioning should resume on Monday instead of Friday. We have accepted his request," said an ED source.
Agnipath scheme: Govt issues 'Myths Vs Facts' amid protests
On the claims that the future of "Agniveers", as beneficiaries of the scheme have been dubbed, is insecure, a government statement said that those wishing to be entrepreneurs, will get a financial package and bank loans. "For those wishing to study further, they will be given Class 12 equivalent certificate and bridging course for further studies. Anyone who wish to obtain jobs, they will be given priority in CAPFs (central armed police forces) and state police.
India fully supports a strong, unified ASEAN: Jaishankar
"This path has become even more arduous with geo-political headwinds which we face due to developments in Ukraine and its knock on effects on food and energy security, as well as fertilizer and commodities prices, and logistics and supply chain disruptions," Jaishankar was quoted as saying in a statement issued on Thursday by the Ministry of External Affairs
India's new Covid cases at 12,213; cross 10K-mark 1st time after Feb 26
In the same period, the country has reported 11 more Covid deaths, taking the nationwide death toll to 5,24,803. Meanwhile, the active caseload of the country has risen to 58,215 cases, accounting for 0.13 per cent of the country's total positive cases. The recovery of 7,624 patients in the last 24 hours took the cumulative tally to 4,26,74,712. Consequently, India's recovery rate stands at 98.65 per cent.
2 LeT terrorists, including bank manager's killer, gunned down in Jammu and Kashmir
Police said acting on specific information regarding presence of terrorists in village Kanji Ullar area of Shopian, a joint cordon and search operation was launched by police, the army and, the CRPF. During the search operation, as the joint party approached towards the suspected spot, the hiding terrorists fired indiscriminately upon the joint search party which was retaliated effectively. leading to an encounter.
Spain FM's visit to increase cooperation in Defence sector
The two Ministers committed to add new depth and content to the relationship. There were detailed discussions focused on enhancing cooperation in the key priority areas of trade and investments, people-to-people relationship, climate cooperation, green energy, science & technology, innovation and defence & security.
Agnipath Recruitment 2022: 10 facts to know about new 'Agniveer' hiring scheme for Indian Armed forces
Agnitpath scheme will allow both men and women to become soldiers for a brief period of 4 years. Selected candidates under the scheme will be known as 'Agniveers' . Agnipath scheme, approved by the PM-led cabinet committee on security, will recruit youth of India aged between 17.5 to 21 years. However, the complete selection process, written and physical test, aren’t out yet.
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