Smoke fills the sky near Doha International Hospital, in Khartoum, Sudan, on Friday, April 21, 2023. , Photo Credit: AP
Over 400 killed, 3,500 injured in fighting in Sudan
The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Friday, April 21, 2023 that fighting in Sudan has killed more than 400 people and injured more than 3,500.
CBI seeks clarification from former J&K Governor Satyapal Malik in insurance case
The Central Bureau of Investigation has sought some clarifications from former Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik in the Group Health Insurance Scheme case.
Travelers don’t need to remove the device from their luggage until the end of the year
Aviation security watchdog, Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) has ordered all major airports in the country to upgrade baggage X-ray machines by the end of 2023 and mandated the use of latest technology so that passengers can be screened electronically. Don’t have to remove it. Devices such as laptops, mobile phones and chargers during screening of handbags.
Health Ministry writes to eight states to be vigilant amid COVID surge
Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan has written a letter to the Chief Secretaries eight states and union territories asking to be cautious about Rising COVID-19 Cases Emphasized the need to be more vigilant in their areas and not to panic.
Despite hike, small savings scheme rates still not catching up
Despite a steady hike in interest rates on several small savings schemes (SSI) over the last three quarters, the returns on five such schemes are still much lower than the formula adopted for them.
Indian ministries, politicians, celebrities lose blue ticks on Twitter
Several central ministries have lost their verified check mark on Twitter after the Elon Musk-owned platform’s move to limit the check mark to those who pay $8 a month to maintain the blue symbol on their profiles. (₹650 in India).
Assess whether parties are using taxpayers’ money to promote themselves: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on April 21 called upon bureaucrats to assess whether a political party is using taxpayers’ money to promote and campaign for itself, create vote-banks and increase its party’s membership in various organisations. Hire workers. He asked the bureaucrats to question whether any political party was changing policies to create new avenues of black money for its masters.
Dalai Lama attends first Global Buddhist Conference hosted by India
The Dalai Lama attended a global Buddhist conference organized by India on April 21 and said he has been able to see the current situation in Tibet in a wider perspective because of the courage developed through cultivating compassion.
Center says new IT rules provide evidence-based fact-checking mechanism for fake news
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology termed as “premature” the petition by political satirist Kunal Kamra challenging the constitutional validity of the Information Technology (IT) Amendment Rules, 2023, saying the rules are in “public interest” and an evidence- provide facts based. -Investigation System for a mechanism to deal with fake or false or misleading information resulting in riots, mob lynching and other heinous crimes.
Leaders should raise issues at right forums: Mallikarjun Kharge on Rajasthan crisis
Party president Mallikarjun Kharge, in his first comments on the face-off between Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and his former deputy Sachin Pilot, said the party is above any individual and that no one in the Congress should act in a hurry.
Indian Fact Checking Network focuses on fake news on ruling party, government
A coalition of fact-checking sites that is positioning itself as the go-to grouping to address fake news on social media has collectively focused on misinformation that perpetuates the ruling party, its Makes a bad impression on allies and the central government. Fact checking of sites by Hindu,
EC should inform political parties about faulty VVPATs: Congress
The Congress slammed the Election Commission (EC) for not keeping political parties in the loop as reports emerged that the EC has found 6.5 lakh Voter Verified Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) machines defective.
Decision on alliance in 2024 only, says Chandrashekhar Azad
Contrary to talk in the political circles of Uttar Pradesh that the Azad Samaj Party (ASP) led by Chandrashekhar Azad ‘Ravana’, a Dalit group, is joining hands with the Samajwadi Party-led alliance for the 2024 elections, Mr. Said that parliamentary elections were far away and there was no coalition yet.
Conway, Jadeja power CSK to seven-wicket win against SRH
Devon Conway hit an unbeaten half-century and stitched an 87-run partnership with opening partner Ruturaj Gaikwad to help Chennai Super Kings beat Sunrisers Hyderabad by seven wickets in their Indian Premier League match here on Friday.