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Bengal Gang-Rape Probe Disrupted By "State Team": Child Rights Body Chief

Bengal Gang-Rape Probe Disrupted By "State Team": Child Rights Body Chief

Press Trust of India | Saturday April 01, 2023, Gazole

NCPCR chief Priyank Kanoongo on Saturday alleged that members of the West Bengal Commission for Protection of Child Rights (WBCPCR) disrupted his investigation into the gang rape of a girl at a school in Malda district.

RSS-Linked Lobby Misguiding Protesting Doctors In Rajasthan: Ashok Gehlot

RSS-Linked Lobby Misguiding Protesting Doctors In Rajasthan: Ashok Gehlot

Press Trust of India | Saturday April 01, 2023, Kota

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Saturday alleged that a "lobby" associated with Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) was inciting and misguiding private doctors agitating against Right to Health Bill in the state while patients are suffering.

Bengal Government To Give Rs 2 Lakh To Families Of Delhi's Fire Victims

Bengal Government To Give Rs 2 Lakh To Families Of Delhi's Fire Victims

Press Trust of India | Saturday April 01, 2023, Kolkata

The West Bengal government will pay a compensation of Rs 2 lakh to the family members of three persons who were killed in a fire incident in New Delhi, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said Saturday.

Navy Chief Tests Covid Positive, Skips Combined Commanders' Conference

Navy Chief Tests Covid Positive, Skips Combined Commanders' Conference

Press Trust of India | Saturday April 01, 2023, New Delhi

Navy Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar on Saturday tested positive for COVID-19 that forced him to skip the valedictory session of the three-day Combined Commanders' Conference in Bhopal, people familiar with the matter said.

Amit Shah Shown Black Flag By Congress Workers In Mizoram

Amit Shah Shown Black Flag By Congress Workers In Mizoram

Press Trust of India | Saturday April 01, 2023, Aizawl

Union Home Minister Amit Shah was shown black flags by Congress party workers during his visit to Mizoram's capital Aizawl to inaugurate development projects on Saturday.

"Unnecessary Harassment": Punjab May Seek Action Over Stalled Dues By Centre

"Unnecessary Harassment": Punjab May Seek Action Over Stalled Dues By Centre

Press Trust of India | Saturday April 01, 2023, Rupnagar

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday said his government was exploring the possibility of moving court to seek the Rural Development Fund dues of Rs 3,000 crore from the Centre.

Delhi Reports 416 Fresh Covid Cases In A Day, Highest In Over 7 Months

Delhi Reports 416 Fresh Covid Cases In A Day, Highest In Over 7 Months

Press Trust of India | Saturday April 01, 2023, New Delhi

Delhi recorded 416 fresh Covid cases on Saturday, the highest in over seven months, with a positivity rate of 14.37 per cent, according to data shared by the city health department.

Adani Ports Acquires Karaikal Port For Rs 1,485 Crore

Adani Ports Acquires Karaikal Port For Rs 1,485 Crore

Press Trust of India | Saturday April 01, 2023, New Delhi

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) on Saturday said it has completed the acquisition of Karaikal Port Pvt Ltd (KPPL) pursuant to National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) approval.

"Won't Entertain Rebellion": HD Kumaraswamy Amid Family Feud Over Key Seat

"Won't Entertain Rebellion": HD Kumaraswamy Amid Family Feud Over Key Seat

Press Trust of India | Saturday April 01, 2023, Bengaluru

Amid the family feud over Hassan Assembly seat in poll-bound Karnataka, former chief minister HD Kumaraswamy on Saturday said he will not entertain any 'rebellion.' He also said the second list of candidates will be released on Monday.

Law Minister Shares Tweet Backing Him Over Remarks On Retired Judges

Law Minister Shares Tweet Backing Him Over Remarks On Retired Judges

Press Trust of India | Saturday April 01, 2023, New Delhi

ays after a group of lawyers criticised him for his remarks on retired judges, Law Minister Kiren Rijiju on Saturday shared on Twitter a statement extending support to him.

States Responsible For Enforcing Menstrual Health Related Schemes: Centre

States Responsible For Enforcing Menstrual Health Related Schemes: Centre

Press Trust of India | Saturday April 01, 2023, New Delhi

The Centre has told Supreme Court that it is dedicated to improve access to menstrual hygiene for young girls but the responsibility of providing healthcare services lies with the respective state governments as public health is a state subject.

Watch: Himanta Sarma's Athletic Boundary Save In Match Against Judges

Watch: Himanta Sarma's Athletic Boundary Save In Match Against Judges

Reported by Ratnadip Choudhury, Edited by Ashutosh Tripathi | Saturday April 01, 2023, Guwahati

Jersey, check. Cap, check. Vibe, check. Himanta Sarma is leading his Chief Minister XI against Chief Justice XI in a cricket match at Judges' Field in Guwahati.

Maharashtra Reports 669 New Covid Cases

Maharashtra Reports 669 New Covid Cases

Press Trust of India | Saturday April 01, 2023, Mumbai

Maharashtra on Saturday recorded 669 COVID-19 cases, which took the state's tally to 81,44,780, while the death count stood unchanged at 1,48,441, a health official said.

PM Modi Reviews Army's Operational Readiness At Commanders' Conference

PM Modi Reviews Army's Operational Readiness At Commanders' Conference

Press Trust of India | Saturday April 01, 2023, New Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday reviewed India's security challenges and operational readiness of the armed forces to deal with them at a key conclave of top commanders from the army, navy and air force in Bhopal.

Half-Day Classes For Andhra Schools From Monday Till April-End

Half-Day Classes For Andhra Schools From Monday Till April-End

Press Trust of India | Saturday April 01, 2023, Vijayawada

Starting from Monday, all schools in Andhra Pradesh will conduct half-day classes, said an official on Saturday, in keeping with the annual practice during the summer.