6.3 magnitude earthquake hits Nepal; Tremors felt in Delhi
Strong tremors were felt across North India on Wednesday after a 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck the Himalayan region near Pithoragarh in Uttarakhand bordering Nepal.
Kerala High Court grants interim relief to VCs
The Kerala High Court on Tuesday restrained Governor Arif Mohammad Khan as the Chancellor of the universities from passing final orders on show cause notices issued to the vice chancellors of eight universities till the court takes a decision on the writ petitions filed. Later seeking cancellation of the notice.
PM Modi unveils logo, theme website of India’s G20 Presidency
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on November 8 said that India’s upcoming presidency of the G20 grouping is a proud moment in the country’s 75th year of independence and a great occasion for the country.
Great Nicobar Project gets in-principle approval for diversion of 130 sq km forest
The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has given in-principle (Phase 1) approval for diversion of 130.75 sq km of forest in Great Nicobar Island for a Rs 72,000 crore mega project that includes a transshipment port. , an airport, a power plant and a greenfield township. The project implementing agency is Andaman and Nicobar Islands Integrated Development Corporation (ANIIDCO).
Center has indicated ‘foreign origin’ in its affidavit on Dalit Christians, Dalit Muslims
The affidavit filed by the central government before the Supreme Court bench hearing the matter of inclusion of Dalit Christians and Dalit Muslims in the Scheduled Castes list contradicts itself on several occasions, providing clarity on its arguments defending the existing norms. is lacking. Determining which communities can be classified as Scheduled Castes.
CSIR-NGRI working on early warning system in Himalayan states
The National Geophysical Research Institute (NGRI) of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research has started field studies to establish an early warning system against large and sudden floods, rockslides, landslides, glacier lake bursts and avalanches in the Himalayan states. Prevent future calamities like Chamoli.
Panel constituted to investigate UCC before Himachal elections
Days after the Gujarat government constituted a committee on the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) and the BJP announced that it was promising UCC in Himachal Pradesh, the Union Law Ministry finally made appointments to the 22nd Law Commission, which is likely to be examined. Is. issue in detail.
India needs liberal economic policy with intent to benefit poor people: Gadkari
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on November 8 said that India needs a liberal economic policy with the intention of passing its benefits to the poor people of the country.
Home Ministry says 2,420 Sikh pilgrims visit Pakistan
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Tuesday said that 2,420 Sikh pilgrims traveled to Pakistan via the Attari border in Punjab on November 6 to participate in the birth anniversary celebrations of Sikhism founder Guru Nanak. The pilgrims were issued 10-day pilgrim visas by Pakistan and are expected to return on November 15.
Health Ministry gives 265 PG medical seats in J&K
The Central Government has approved 265 Diplomate of National Board Postgraduate Medical seats in various Government Hospitals of Jammu and Kashmir with the active contribution of National Board of Examination in Medical Sciences (NBEMS).
Indian, French Air Force chiefs participate in the ongoing Garuda-VII air exercise
The Air Chiefs of India and France on Tuesday participated in the ongoing Air Exercise Garuda VII in Jodhpur. While Indian Air Force (IAF) Chief Air Chief Marshal (ACM) VR Choudhary flew in an IAF Rafale fighter, French Air and Space Force (FASF) Chief General Stéphane Mill flew in an IAF Su-30MKI fighter.
USA, Belgium to question India on CAA, minority rights, hate speech in Human Rights Council
The treatment of journalists and human rights defenders, the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA), and custodial torture are expected to dominate India’s Universal Periodic Review (UPR) at the Human Rights Council in Geneva. on Thursday.
US goes to midterm elections with Biden’s agenda and Trump is in the wings
Americans voted Tuesday in a midterm election with Republicans chasing a congressional majority that will sway Democratic President Joe Biden’s agenda and serve as a springboard for another Donald Trump-run White House.
New Zealand, Pakistan battle for right to swoon over title
New Zealand, cricket’s quietest side, and Pakistan, the game’s most unpredictable side, clashed in the first Twenty20 World Cup semi-final on Wednesday after making their way to the knockouts from opposite routes.