Lok Sabha nod for inclusion of two tribes in Tripura ST list
The Lok Sabha on Monday passed a bill to include the ‘Darlong’ community as a sub-tribe of ‘Kuki’ in the list of Scheduled Tribes of Tripura, while opposition members called for a more comprehensive law on the inclusion of communities in the Scheduled Castes. called upon to create List of tribes instead of allotment of pieces. Tribal Affairs Minister Arjun Munda while introducing the Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order (Amendment) Bill, 2022 in Lok Sabha said that the central government is working towards improving the living standards of tribal communities and its good results will be visible the next day. Will give Health, education and employment fronts.
Opposition seeks reply from PM on hike in fuel prices
Opposition members of the Lok Sabha on Monday raised the issue of rising inflation of petrol, diesel and LPG and sought a statement from Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the issue. The opposition was unwilling to accept the government’s argument that high fuel prices were linked to the Russo-Ukraine war, and demanded a discussion on the price hike.
Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa thanks India for ‘invaluable assistance’
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa on Monday thanked External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar for India’s “invaluable assistance” to Sri Lanka, which is in one of its worst economic woes.
After 80 paise hike in Delhi, petrol crosses ₹ 100, diesel increased by 70 paise
Petrol price crossed ₹100 per liter on Tuesday, March 29, 2022, when rates were hiked by 80 paise per liter and 70 paise in case of diesel, taking the total increase in rates to ₹4.80 per liter in a week Went.
Red tape leaves India-bound passengers at Yangon airport
While India resumed international flights, red tape left nearly 50 passengers stranded at Yangon airport for nearly 48 hours after allowing chartered flights to pass through the hands of DGCA to the Ministry of Civil Aviation Went. Around 50 Indians, including workers, businessmen and CEOs, arrived at Yangon International Airport at 4 am on Sunday for their flight to Kolkata on a chartered flight booked with Myanmar National Airlines.
A no-confidence motion against Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan was moved by Leader of the Opposition and PML-N President Shahbaz Sharif in the National Assembly on Monday, starting the process of removing the cricketer-turned-politician in the lower house. from the office. As the much-awaited session began on Monday after a two-day recess, Deputy Speaker Qasim Khan Suri asked the Members of Parliament, who are in favor of the motion, to stand so that their numbers could be counted.
Former Uttar Pradesh chief minister late Kalyan Singh, actor Victor Banerjee, Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra are among 65 celebrities who were honored with Padma awards by President Ram Nath Kovind on Monday. Late Kalyan Singh was honored with Padma Vibhushan at the second decoration ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan. posthumously. Rajveer Singh, Uttar Pradesh’s Lok Sabha MP and son of a former chief minister, during whose tenure the Babri Masjid was demolished in 1992, received the honour. Classical singer Prabha Atre was the recipient of the country’s second highest civilian award.
NCPCR says COVID left 10,600 orphans
The Supreme Court is concerned for children, some as young as six, whose parents suddenly died of COVID-19, leaving behind unpaid loans, mortgages, loans and insurance premiums. The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has so far identified 1,47,773 children who lost a parent and another 10,600 children who became orphans between April 1, 2020 and March 15, 2022 – The worst months of the pandemic.
Take humanitarian stand on Sharad Yadav’s plea to stay in government bungalow: SC
The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Center to come up with an appropriate time so that ailing former Union minister Sharad Yadav can vacate his government bungalow. A bench headed by Justice DY Chandrachud asked the Sangh to adopt a purely humanitarian approach and give some time to Mr Yadav to leave the residence.
Oscar 2022 | Academy condemns Will Smith’s actions, launches review
The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences on Monday condemned Will Smith’s actions during Sunday night’s Oscars and launched an investigation into the slapping of presenter Chris Rock. s In a statement on Monday, the Film Academy said: “The Academy condemns Mr. Smith’s actions on last night’s show. We have officially begun a formal review of the incident and we are in compliance with our bylaws, standards of conduct and California law.” Accordingly, further action and results will be ascertained.
Nepal’s Prime Minister Deuba will visit Varanasi in April
Nepal’s Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba will visit Varanasi during his visit to India from April 1-3. Mr. Deuba will be accompanied by his wife Arju Deuba. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said that Prime Minister Deuba will be accompanied by a high-power delegation. India and Nepal have centuries old ties. In recent years, the partnership has seen significant growth in all areas of cooperation. This visit will provide an opportunity for both sides to review this comprehensive partnership and take it forward for the benefit of both the peoples,” the Ministry of External Affairs said on Monday.
Ukraine’s Zelensky says tougher Russian sanctions urgently needed
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday urged Western countries to quickly tighten sanctions against Russia, including an oil embargo, to give Moscow a free hand to step up its measures against his country. In his nightly video address to Ukrainians, Mr Zelensky apparently teased that the West had miscalculated last year in delaying sanctions and the invasion that followed.
Indian American Raj Subramaniam to be the new CEO of FedEx
Indian American Raj Subramaniam will be the new Chief Executive Officer of FedEx, according to an announcement made by the American multinational courier delivery giant on Monday. Mr Subramaniam will succeed President and CEO Frederick W Smith, who will step down on 1 June. He will now be its working president.
Biden says comments on Putin’s power were about ‘moral outrage’, not a change in US policy
US President Joe Biden said on Monday that his weekend remark in Europe that his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin “cannot stay in power” was a moral outcry for his invasion of Ukraine, and that it was not a change in US policy regarding regime change. also does not reflect change. , As such, Mr Biden has refused to apologize for his comments, which his administration has been having a hard time convincing over the past few days.
Indian Premier League 2022: GT vs LSG | Tewatia, Shami guide Gujarat to five-wicket win on IPL debut
Rahul Tewatia smashed 40 off 24 balls following a sensational new ball from Mohammed Shami to seal a five-wicket win for Gujarat Titans against Lucknow Super Giants in their IPL debut battle in Mumbai on Monday. Deepak Hooda (55 off 41 balls) and Ayush Badoni (54 off 41 balls) scored quick half-centuries to help the Super Giants recover from a respectable 158/6 after smashing the top order of Shami (3/25). got help.