In first, Iran’s president addresses Palestinians in Gaza
In his speech, Raisi struck a hard line against the Palestinian Authority’s recent bilateral meetings with Israel in Aqaba, Jordan, and Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt.
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April 14, 2023
IBA launches series of actions to counter ‘rogue’ World Boxing
International federation considers newly-formed federation a threat to boxing community
Controversy takes toll? Freestyle wrestlers’ performance drops, out of top-3 in Asia
The performance is a cause of concern especially with the Olympic qualifier and Asian Games scheduled later this year.
India records over 11k Covid cases, 29 deaths
Experts said that both Maharashtra - where XBB.1.16 sub-variant was detected - and Delhi are reporting a high number of Covid-19 cases.
Ensure state boards, schools prescribe NCERT books: NCPCR
The NCPCR said that no child should be discriminated against, harassed, or neglected by schools for carrying books published/prescribed by the NCERT, causing “mental or physical suffering."
Toll in Tunisia shipwreck tragedy rises to 32
On Wednesday, the day after the sinking off the Tunisian port of Sfax, the authorities said 10 people had died. That toll was revised to 24 a day later, after another 14 bodies were found.
Amid row, Delhi LG Saxena approves extension of power subsidy
Minister Atishi had said the scheme would end on Friday as the file to extend subsidy was held back by Saxena. LG office stated the file was as late as April 11 and it was dispatched back on Friday.
Assam gets North East’s first AIIMS
Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone and dedicated to the nation projects worth more than Rs 3,400 crore.
UN unable to feed refugees in Chad next month
The UN's World Food Programme said that despite refugees being a priority, it had to reduce its plans to support 455,600 refugees down to only around 270,000 in April.
7.0 magnitude earthquake shakes Indonesia’s main island
Indonesia’s Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysical Agency said there was no danger of a tsunami but warned of possible aftershocks.
China vows not to sell arms to any party in Ukraine war
In February, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the U.S. had intelligence suggesting China was considering providing arms and ammunition to Russia
Motto for Today: ‘When you want something passionately, whole universe conspires in helping…
This is Your Day-TODAY: Take a Determined Step Forward and Make History!
On this day, Apr.14...
1611 - The word “telescope” for Galileo’s instrument was first used in public by Prince Federico Cesi,
1659 - Aurangzeb defeated his…
Ahead of Madhya Pradesh polls, BJP deputes 14 seniors to pacify disgruntled elements
The move has particularly been necessitated by two BJP leaders, including ex-MP Makahansingh Solanki and Rao Yadevdnra Singh Yadav (son of ex-MLA Rao Deshraj Singh Yadav) joining the Congress.
Government’s fully-funded colleges get huge hike in budget
Education minister Atishi announces 300 per cent hike in funds
Prayers in Srinagar’s Eidgah still uncertain
The Eid-ul-Fitr, marking the culmination of the Muslim holy month of Ramzan, is likely to be celebrated either on April 21 or 22.
