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3:03 PM

Delhi recorded at least 40 Covid-linked fatalities during April 19-27

At least 40 COVID 19-related deaths have been recorded in Delhi from April 19 to 27, with experts saying the infection is turning serious mostly in elderly patients and those with comorbidities.

 

The medical experts also said though the number of daily cases in absolute numbers is still not low, the count needs to monitored over the next few days, before one can say if a downward trend has set in or not.

2:33 PM

Atiq-Ashraf killing: SC asks UP govt to file comprehensive affidavit related to incident

The Supreme Court on Friday asked Uttar Pradesh Government to file an affidavit mentioning the steps taken with respect to the death of gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed and his brother, Ashraf Ahmed, and also the incidents prior to it.

 

The top court also asked Uttar Pradesh why the vehicle carrying Atiq and Ashraf was not taken to the hospital directly and why were they paraded.

 

 

2:30 PM

Need to root out terrorism collectively, fix accountability: Rajnath at SCO

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday urged the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) member nations to collectively work towards eliminating terrorism in all its forms and fix accountability on its supporters, in an oblique reference to Pakistan.

 

Chairing a conclave of defence ministers from SCO countries, Singh said India envisioned a robust framework of regional cooperation which "mutually respects the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all member states by taking care of their legitimate interests".

12:55 PM

SC permits tribals to move HC on felling of trees in Mumbai's Aarey forest

The Supreme Court on Friday permitted some forest dwelling tribals to move the Bombay High Court with their grievances related to the felling of trees in Mumbai's Aarey forest for the metro rail project.

 

Many trees being cut for the project are on their land.

 

A bench comprising Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justice P S Narasimha took note of the submissions of senior advocate Indira Jaising, appearing for some tribals who claim to be living in the Aarey forest area, and asked them to intervene in a pending petition before the Bombay High Court on the issue.

12:51 PM

Supreme Court seeks report from UP govt on police encounter of Atiq Ahmad's son

Supreme Court seeks report from UP govt on police encounter of Atiq Ahmad's son Asad.

 

 

11:46 AM

PM Modi inaugurates 91 FM radio transmitters, to benefit border, aspirational districts

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated 91 FM transmitters spread across 18 states and two union territories, in a move that will boost FM radio connectivity in the border regions and aspirational districts.

11:29 AM

Pakistan to attend SCO Defence Ministers meeting virtually today

Pakistan will be attending the conclave of the defence ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in Delhi on Friday in virtual mode.

11:27 AM

Dhankar refers breach of privilege notice against Jairam Ramesh to Rajya Sabha privileges committee

Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar has referred to the privileges committee for examination a complaint by a BJP MP for alleged breach of privilege against Congress' chief Whip Jairam Ramesh over his remarks against the chair.

11:24 AM

Mobile internet services suspended in Manipur's Churachandpur post mob violence

Prohibitory order has been clamped and mobile internet services have been suspended in Manipur's Churachandpur district after an unruly mob vandalised and set on fire the venue where Chief Minister N Biren Singh is scheduled to attend a programme at New Lamka in the district on Friday.

 

10:25 AM

India seeks to bolster its trade with Latin America, says Jaishankar

India seeks to bolster its trade with Latin America which is approaching USD 50 billion, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said, as he highlighted that the Indian companies are investing significantly in the region in sectors like energy, mining, agriculture and automobiles.

Addressing the India-Colombia Business Forum here in Colombia's capital on Thursday, he said his four-nation trip to Latin America was aimed at exploring ways to upgrade India's level of cooperation with the region.

10:01 AM

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addresses SCO Defence Ministers’ Meet in Delhi

9:23 AM

Two earthquakes jolt Western Nepal, no casualties reported

The National Seismological Center recorded two earthquakes Thursday overnight in Western Nepal with no casualties recorded till morning. As per the Seismological Center in Surkhet District in the Western region of Nepal, two earthquakes measuring 4.8 and 5.9 magnitude with epicentre at Bajura's Dahakot were recorded overnight.

9:15 AM

Section 144 imposed in Assam's Dima Hasao after signing of tripartite accord to end insurgency

After the signing of the historic tripartite pac between the Centre, Assam government and insurgent group Dimasa National Liberation Army (DNLA)/Dimasa People's Supreme Council (DPSC), the district administration imposed section 144 of the CrPC in the Dima Hasao district.

9:13 AM

9 still missing, 11 dead after speedboat sinks in west Indonesia

A speedboat carrying at least 78 people sank in western Indonesia, and rescuers were searching for nine people still missing in the rough seas early Friday. Rescuers have retrieved 11 bodies, mostly women and children, and rescued 58 people so far, many of them unconscious after drifting in choppy waters for hours, the AP reported.