The government on Tuesday notified The Delhi Municipal Corporation (Amendment) Act, 2022 after President Ram Nath Kovind gave his assent to the law, which also gave some clarity about how the new wards will be carved out.With this, the Delhi’s East, South and North Delhi Municipal Corporations have been merged into one and will now […]
The IPL match between COVID-hit Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings was on Tuesday shifted to Mumbai from Pune following a virus outbreak in the Risabh Pant-led team.In a statement on Tuesday, the BCCI said it has moved the game to Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai to ensure no COVID infection goes undetected in the bio-bubble. Five […]
Punjab Congress leader Navjot Sidhu on Tuesday questioned the AAP government over their recent announcement to provide 300 units per month of free electricity.He said the state government did not have a blueprint for the budget allocation of Rs 6,000 crore under this scheme. Sidhu also criticised the AAP government for issuing advertisements in newspapers […]
Three explosions rocked a high school in western Kabul on Tuesday, killing at least six people and injuring children, according to Afghan security and health officials.Many residents in the neighbourhood belong to the Shia Hazara community, an ethnic and religious minority frequently targeted by Sunni militant groups, including Islamic State. “Three blasts have taken place…in […]
With 1,247 coronavirus infections being reported in a day, India’s total tally of Covid cases rose to 4,30,45,527, while the active cases increased to 11,860, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Tuesday.The death toll climbed to 5,21,966 with one fresh fatality being reported from Uttar Pradesh, the data updated at 8 am […]
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday held talks with IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva during which they voiced concern over the impact of the recent “geopolitical developments” on the global economy and the challenges faced by countries due to rising energy prices.Sitharaman, who arrived in Washington on Monday, met the International Monetary Fund Managing Director during […]
Two British fighters captured in Ukraine by Russian forces appeared on Moscow’s state TV and have asked to be swapped with a pro-Russian politician who is currently being held by Ukrainian authorities, Reuters reported.According to reports, It was unclear how freely the two men – Shaun Pinner and Aiden Aslin – were able to talk. […]
Fresh violence erupted in Delhi’s Jahangirpuri on Monday. An incident of stone-pelting was reported from the area. This comes after a communal clash broke out in the area during a Hanuman Jayanti procession on Saturday evening. After a woman was taken away for interrogation in connection with Saturday’s clash, around 50 women in the area […]
The Supreme Court on Monday cancelled the bail of Lakhimpur Kheri violence case prime accused Ashish Mishra.A Bench led by CJI NV Ramana directed him to surrender within a week. The High Court considered irrelevant factors and showed unwarranted hurry to grant him bail, it noted. The Bench – which also included Justice Surya Kant […]
In a big development, Maharashtra Home Department has decided to allow the use of loudspeakers at religious sites in the state only with due permission, reported news agency ANI. State Home Minister Dilip Walse Patil will hold a meeting with the DGP today to instruct him to direct all police commissioners and officers on this.Nashik […]