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Governor writes to Mamata over law and order in Bengal
Dhankhar, who is also likely to meet Narendra Modi, would brief both of them regarding the 'deteriorating' law and order situation in West Bengal. In a two-page letter addressed to the Chief Minister, Dhankhar wrote, "With heavy heart, I am constrained to observe your continued silence and inaction over the post-poll retributive bloodshed, violation of human rights, outrageous assault on dignity of women, wanton destruction of property, perpetuation of untold miseries on political opponents - worst since Independence and it ill augurs for democracy."
NIA court sentences 3 LeT operatives to 10 years in prison
An NIA spokesperson said that a Special NIA Court here sentenced Mohammad Muzammil to 10 years rigorous imprisonment under the relevant sections of IPC and UA(P)A, and five years under several sections of Arms Act besides slapping a fine of Rs 5,000. The court also sent Mohammad Sadiq and Mohammad Akram to 10 years rigorous imprisonment.
Curtains down on Italian marines case as SC ends all criminal proceedings in India
A bench of Justices Indira Banerjee and M.R. Shah said that considering the international tribunal order, India has agreed to the compensation of Rs 10 crore and Italy has deposited the amount, which has been transferred to the top court's registry. "We are satisfied with the compensation and the ex-gratia paid over and above earlier.
Paras conspiring against me since Ram Vilas Paswan was in ICU: Chirag
LJP chief Chirag Paswan alleged that during Paswan senior's last rites, his mother Reena Paswan had given Rs 25 lakh but not a single penny was expended by Paras. He also uploaded a letter written on March 29 on Twitter where he made serious allegations against Paras. Chirag Paswan said that Lok Jan Shakti Party is like his mother but Paras is involved in cheating the party.
Now LJP MP's name appears in 'sex scandal'
Chirag Paswan revealed that Prince Raj was involved in a sexual act with a woman leader of the party who was later blackmailing him. "When this matter came to my knowledge, I suggested Prince Raj to register a complaint with the police. I have discussed this with Pasupati Kumar Paras, who is an elder in my family, but he did not take it seriously," Chirag Paswan said in the letter.
Delta Plus variant of interest, not 'variant of concern: Dr. VK Paul
"Delta variant played a major role in the second wave. An additional mutation of this variant, known as Delta Plus, has been detected and submitted to the global data system. It has been seen in Europe since March and was brought into the public domain two days ago on June 13," NITI Aayog's Member Health, Dr V.K. Paul, said at a Health Ministry press meet.
India witness 85% decline in new Covid cases: Health Ministry
"We are witnessing a continued reduction in daily cases after 75 days which indicates an overall decline in infection rate," Joint Secretary, Health, Lav Agarwal, said. In the last 24 hours, India reported 86,490 new cases, while on May 7, daily cases were at 4.14 lakh, but had come down to 2.67 lakh on May 19 and dropped below the 2 lakh mark subsequently.
Ram Mandir Trust issues another clarification
He said that the trust is working to provide the Shri Ram Janambhoomi temple a grand look according to Vastu Shastra, to make the complex safe in all respects and convenient for the visitors. He said that important temples/places falling within the boundary of the construction wall and retaining wall in the east and west part of this temple have been purchased with mutual consent.
Supply of Covaxin to govt at Rs 150/dose not sustainable: Bharat Biotech
It said there are live examples of such pricing policies where Human Papilloma virus vaccine is priced for GAVI supplies at $4.5/dose (Rs 320), but is also available in the private market at Rs 3,500. Rotavirus vaccines are supplied to the Govt of India at Rs 60/dose, but is also available in the private market at Rs 1,700/dose.
PM Modi & his ministers meet twice in 4 day ahead of likely cabinet rejig
Some in the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), requesting anonymity, mentioned that PM's meetings with his Cabinet colleagues are nothing more than routine affairs only to know what is going on in their ministries and the future growth plan amid the Covid-19 crisis. The Prime Minister is learnt to have taken stock of the work done by the government in the last two years and discussed various other issues, said a source.
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