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Hyundai Row: South Korean Foreign Minister Regrets 'Kashmir' Remark; MEA Summons Envoy, Wants Action
According to an MEA statement, India conveyed that Hyundai Pakistan’s tweet was unacceptable and that the carmaker must take appropriate action.
News18 Afternoon Digest: PM Modi Slams 'Loss of Talent' Due to 'Dynasty Politics' and Other Top Stories
News18 Afternoon Digest: PM Modi Slams 'Loss of Talent'; Karnataka Hijab Row Updates; BJP Releases UP Manifesto; Liquor Cheaper in Delhi; Afghan Player Seeks Asylum in UK; Praveen Sobti Aka Bheem Dies.
PM Modi’s Blistering Attack on Congress, Says Party Politicised Covid, Pushed Migrants Into Chaos
PM Modi, who was replying to the debate on President's address, also accused the Congress of spreading the coronavirus in UP, Uttarakhand, Punjab.
India Implementing Largest Immunisation Programme Globally: Mandaviya
The IMI 4.0 will have three rounds and will be conducted in 416 districts (including 75 districts identified for Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav) across 33 states and UTs, a health ministry statement said.
Most Delhi Schools Reopen, Some Still Working Out Modalities
Most schools in Delhi reopened on Monday for classes 9 to 12 after a prolonged closure due to the COVID19 pandemic, while some private schools were still working out modalities like consent of parents and transport availability.
Delhi Records 1,410 Covid Cases, 14 Deaths; Positivity Rate Down to 2.45 Pc
The number of daily cases in Delhi has been on the decline after touching the record high of 28,867 on January 13.
Neet PG 2022 Now to be Held on May 21
NEET PG 2022 postponement LIVE Updates: Candidates demand an extension to the internship submission deadline. Exam postponed.
Engaged with Canada Over Concerns Relating to Anti-India Activities: Govt
There is a small fringe group of pro-Khalistan elements in Canada who spread anti-India feelings through their extremist statements and activities, V Muraleedharan said.
Weather Update: Delhi, Haryana Likely to See Rains Today; Yellow Alert for Snowfall in Himachal Pradesh
Uttarakhand, Punjab, Haryana and north Rajasthan are also likely to witness foggy conditions
3,855 Children Orphaned During Covid Pandemic Approved for Benefits Under PM-CARES: WCD
Union Women and Child Development Minister Smriti Irani said that of the total 6,624 applications received for support under the scheme, 3,855 have been approved.
Two Indias Created, One for Rich and One for Poor; Gap Widening: Rahul Gandhi in Lok Sabha
Speaking during the debate on the Motion of Thanks on the President's address, Rahul Gandhi claimed that 40 per cent of India's wealth has gone to a chosen few.
Delivery of 50,000 MT of Wheat from India to Afghanistan to Begin Next Week, Confirms Envoy
Afghanistan, taken over by the Taliban following the chaotic withdrawal of the United States' troops last year, is undergoing a crippling humanitarian crisis and the population needs food grain and other aid.
Experts Hail Budget 2022 Focus on Mental Health, Says 'Beneficial for Long Covid Patients'
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the National Tele Mental Health Programme will be launched to improve access to quality mental health counselling and care services.
Conviction Can Solely Be Based Upon Dying Declaration Without Corroboration, Says SC
The apex court, while relying on the victim's dying declaration which was recorded by a magistrate, restored the trial court verdict which had convicted and sentenced both the accused to life imprisonment.
Delhi Govt Order to Wear Mask in Car While Driving Alone 'Absurd': HC
Senior advocate Rahul Mehra said be it the order of the Delhi government or Central government, it is a bad order and needs to be revisited.
Rural Children Enrolment in Schools Declines During Pandemic: Survey
It also said that the shift towards online education during the pandemic led to the increased digital divide between the haves and havenots.