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
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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.
Musetti sends Djokovic to another early exit at Monte Carlo
A two-time champion at Monte Carlo, Djokovic lost his opening match on the French Cote d’Azur last year and exited the tournament in the third round in 2021.
Biden says he’s expanding some migrants’ health care access
“They’re American in every way except for on paper,” Biden said in a video released on his Twitter page. “We need to give Dreamers the opportunities and support they deserve.”
Chandrapur in Maha sizzles with temperature rising to 43.2 degrees Celsius
Chandrapur has been recording a maximum temperature above 40 degrees for the last three days.
‘FBI wants to speak with guardsman in leaks probe’: Report
The Biden administration has been working to assess the diplomatic and national security consequences of the leaked documents since they were first reported last week.
India records sharp hike in Covid-19 cases after over 200 days; 19 persons succumb to the virus
It was the first time in over 200 days that India has reported over 10,000 cases. The last time over 10,000 cases was reported was on August 31, 2022.
Jaishankar’s Mozambique trip may give push to revival of ONGC Videsh-led gas project
Jaishankar is currently in Mozambique -- the first visit by an Indian External Affairs Minister after 2010 -- and will meet his counterpart Veronica Macamo
Premier League clubs ban gambling ads on shirt fronts
The league’s 20 clubs collectively announced the decision to voluntarily “reduce gambling advertising.”
IMD issues heatwave warning for parts of Bengal, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Bihar
In India, about 75 per cent of workers (around 380 million people) experience heat-related stress.
