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SC expresses concern over hate speech incidents

April 27, 2022

The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed a petition seeking judicial inquiry by former Chief Justice of India into the recent incidents of communal clashes in Delhi’s Jahangirpuri and in seven other states during Ram Navami. The apex court also expressed concern that incidents of hate speeches keep occurring in India...

MHA seeks report from Maharashtra govt on Rana’s complaint

April 27, 2022

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has sought a detailed factual report from the Maharashtra government regarding independent Lok Sabha MP Navneet Rana’s allegation about her arrest and “inhumane treatment” meted out at Khar Police Station in Mumbai, top government officials said on Tuesday. The officials said the MHA took...

CORBEVAX CLEARED FOR KIDS AGED 5-12, COVAXIN FOR 6-12 AGE GROUP

April 27, 2022

The Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) on Tuesday granted emergency use approval to Covid-19 vaccines, Covaxin and Corbevax, for children below 12, official sources said on Tuesday. Bharat Biotech’s Covaxin has got the nod for use in children in the age group of 6-12, while Biological E’s Corbevax can...

Prashant Kishor turns down ‘generous offer’ to join Congress

April 27, 2022

Poll strategist Prashant Kishor on Tuesday declined Congress’ “generous offer” to join the party as a part of the empowered action group formed by Sonia Gandhi. After declining the offer to join the Congress, Kishor on Tuesday said that the party needs “leadership and collective will” to fix deep-rooted structural...

DHAWAN’S 88-RUN KNOCK GUIDES PUNJAB TO 11-RUN VICTORY OVER CHENNAI

April 26, 2022

Shikhar Dhawan’s unbeaten 88 helped Punjab Kings beat Chennai Super Kings by 11 runs at the Wankhede Stadium here. Ambati Rayudu’s 39-ball 78-run knock went in vain as CSK lost their sixth match of the season. Chasing a challenging 189, Chennai Super Kings got off to a poor start losing...

ULTRA-PROCESSED FOODS HAVE HARMFUL EFFECTS ON ADOLESCENTS

April 26, 2022

Higher consumption of ultra-processed foods is strongly associated with an increased weight gain. Researchers at the University of Sao Paulo have calculated the impact of adolescents consuming ultra-processed foods on the risk of obesity. The findings of the study were published in the journal, ‘Journal of the Academy of Nutrition...

HARDIK PATEL DISMISSES RUMOURS OF JOINING BJP

April 26, 2022

Amid speculation of his joining the BJP, Gujarat Pradesh Congress Committee working president Hardik Patel on Monday dismissed the rumours saying he has no such plans and said that he is upset with the state party leadership. “People will say a lot of things. When Joe Biden won the US...

JIGNESH MEVANI RE-ARRESTED SOON AFTER GETTING BAIL

April 26, 2022

Gujarat MLA Jignesh Mevani on Monday was re-arrested by Barpeta Police in connection with another case, soon after he was granted bail in the matter connected to his tweet about Prime Minister Narendra Modi, informed Mevani’s lawyer Anghsuman Bora. “Barpeta Police re-arrests Gujarat MLA Jignesh Mevani in connection with another...

2 killed in Delhi building collapse, rescue operation completed

April 26, 2022

Two of the five people, who were rescued from the debris of an under-construction building that collapsed in Delhi’s Satya Niketan, have succumbed to their injuries, an official informed on Monday. National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) officer Goverdhan Bairwa confirmed the death of two persons. The NDRF officer further informed...

6 Pak-based YouTube channels among 16 blocked

April 26, 2022

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting blocked 16 YouTube news channels, including 10 Indian and 6 Pakistan-based channels, for spreading disinformation related to India’s national security, foreign relations, and public order. According to the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, YouTube channels were spreading false, unverified information to create panic, incite...

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