Topic: PTI wire
Mumbai Police issues prohibitory orders under Section 144 to contain Covid spread
The order is part of the Maharashtra govt’s curfew- like restrictions on public movement over the next 15 days across the state.
Ambedkar had proposed Sanskrit as national language, knew what people wanted: CJI Bobde
Speaking at the inauguration of Maharashtra National Law University, Bobde said Ambedkar proposed Sanskrit as official language since he understood political and social issues.
Over 10,000 new Covid-19 cases, 40 deaths reported in Karnataka Sunday
The Bengaluru urban area alone reported 7,584 Covid-19 cases and 27 deaths. Over 2,600 patients were discharged across Karnataka Sunday.
Another 71 CAPF companies sent to West Bengal amid poll-related violence
Till now, a total of 1,000 companies were earmarked for the conduct of elections in the state that has 294 assembly seats.
Kashi Vishwanath temple-Gyanvapi mosque dispute petitioner gets security post death threat
Harihar Pandey has been provided security on the orders of Police Commissioner A Satish Ganesh and the case is being investigated, a police officer said.
Army Chief Gen Naravane meets Bangladesh army officers days after PM Modi’s visit
This year marks the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between India and Bangladesh and the latter’s liberation from Pakistan.
ECI orders repolling in four polling booths in Assam on 20 April
The ECI order said that repolling will be held at Ratabari contituency's polling station after an EVM was found in a car belonging to the wife of a BJP candidate.
Govt exported Covid-19 vaccine, allowed shortage in India — Sonia Gandhi hits out at Centre
At a meeting of Congress-ruled states to review the Covid-19 situation, Sonia Gandhi said public gatherings, including poll rallies, should be cancelled.
India records 1.45 lakh fresh Covid cases, active cases breach 10-lakh mark after 6 months
India's Covid-19 tally has climbed to 1,32,05,926, recoveries stand at 1,19,90,859, while the case fatality rate has dropped to 1.28 per cent.
Polling begins for 44 seats in fourth phase of West Bengal assembly elections
Tight security arrangements have been made to ensure peaceful voting, with 789 companies of CAPF being deployed to guard 15,940 polling stations.
India shouldn’t hope for too much from upcoming Turkey meet on Afghanistan
Thanks to US’ intervention, India will have a seat at the 10-day Istanbul conference beginning 24 April.
Amazon’s future CEO firm on India expansion amid protests by local vendors
Speaking to partners and customers in India, Andy Jassy announced a $250 million venture fund for startups working on innovations for small businesses, agriculture and health care solutions.
Defence
Backed by disruptive tech, China tried push & shove tactics but India stood firm: CDS Rawat
At the Raisina Dialogue, Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Bipin Rawat says some countries seek to reshape rules that govern global order via geopolitics coupled with geo-economics.
Why mosques in rear view mirror, like Kashi’s Gyanvapi, can crash India’s drive into future
Court’s order to ASI to survey Gyanvapi Mosque for remains of old Kashi Vishwanath Temple questions the optimism that Ayodhya wouldn’t be repeated.