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Digital technology helped us cope, connect, comfort and console in Covid: PM
Addressing the 5th edition of VivaTech, one of the largest digital and start-up events in Europe, held in Paris every year since 2016, he said: "India's universal and unique bio-metric digital identity system - Aadhar - helped to provide timely financial support to the poor. "We could supply free food to 800 million people, and deliver cooking fuel subsidies to many households.
Terrorist killed in Kashmir encounter refused to surrender
The police said that on the intervening night of June 15-16, a joint cordon and search operation was launched by the Srinagar police, the army and the CRPF after receiving specific information about the presence of a terrorist in the Wagoora area.
'Social media narrative': Delhi Police moves SC against HC bail to riots accused
Questioning the approach adopted by High Court, the police said the three judgments granting bail to three students, Tanha, Kalita and Narwal were "without any foundation and appears to be based more on the social media narrative than the evidence gathered and elaborated in the charge sheet".
Sher ka bachcha, says Chirag as he readies for a long legal fight
Chirag, who is fighting for the survival of his party said that he is ready for a long legal fight against the rebel group, declaring that he was "the son of Ram Vilas Paswan, a sher ka bachcha" (son of a lion). He also defended his decision to contest last year's Bihar Assembly elections solo, which has been the major reason for his feud with uncle, saying he did not want to buckle down to Chief Minister and JD-U chief Nitish Kumar.
PM to launch crash course for Covid frontline workers on June 18
The programme aims to skill and upskill over one lakh Covid warriors across the country. The training will be imparted to Covid warriors in six customised job roles namely Home Care Support, Basic Care Support, Advanced Care Support, Emergency Care Support, Sample Collection Support, and Medical Equipment Support. Union Minister of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship will also be present on the occasion.
6 Maoists gunned down in Andhra operation
Police are continuing search operations in the area where encounter took place. Six Maoists were gunned down by Andhra Pradesh Greyhounds police on Wednesday morning at Theegalametta forest area in Visakhapatnam district. "Today (Wednesday) in the morning hours, an exchange of fire took place between CPI (Maoist) and Greyhounds parties at Theegalametta forest areas (Koyyru surrounding areas)," said an official statement.
Woman files rape complaint against LJP MP Prince Raj in Delhi
According to sources, the woman submitted a three page complaint at Connaught Place police station here on Tuesday night against Prince Raj, accusing him of raping her after sedating drink. Police sources said that a case has not been registered as of now. "The police is verifying the allegations against the Lok Sabha MP and after the outcome a case will be registered," the source said.
Mayawati lashes out at SP, accuses it of planting stories in media
A day after her rebel legislators met Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav, Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) president Mayawati mounted a blistering attack on SP. She blamed the 'divisive and hatred-filled forces' of planting stories in the media about the BSP legislators defecting to other parties. In a series of tweets, she termed the reports as a 'mirage' of sorts. She said, "These MLAs have already been suspended when they were prompted to defeat a Dalit candidate at the behest of SP and a corporate entity.
Watch | Indian Army releases new video song on 1st anniversary of Galwan valley clash
The song, released on the 1 year anniversary of the clash between the Indian Army and the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) along LAC in Ladakh has been sung by legendary singer Hariharan. The song highlights the bravery and spirit of the Indian army personnel. It praises the soldiers who rose to the occasion and protected the motherland as ‘heroes’.
Race for Delhi Police chief heats up as Shrivastava to superannuate
Race to become Commissioner of Delhi Police has intensified with serving Commissioner S.N. Shrivastava, a 1985 batch Indian Police Service officer, is all set to hang up his boots by June end. Shrivastava's four juniors -- three from 1987 batch -- A.S.M. Sahai, Satyendra K. Garg and Dilbagh Singh and one from 1988 batch Balaji Srivastava -- are jostling for the top post in the national capital.
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