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NDTV Exclusive: Amritpal Singh's Anti-India Blueprint Revealed

NDTV Exclusive: Amritpal Singh's Anti-India Blueprint Revealed

Reported by Neeta Sharma, Edited by Debanish Achom | Wednesday March 22, 2023, New Delhi

The wide range of "illegal activities" that Khalistani leader Amritpal Singh has been carrying out includes sourcing weapons from Pakistan through its spy agency Inter-Services Intelligence to attempts at dividing Punjab on communal lines.

India Has 127 Global Patents For 6G Technology: Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

India Has 127 Global Patents For 6G Technology: Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

Press Trust of India | Wednesday March 22, 2023, New Delhi

India now has over 127 global patents for 6G technology, Union Minister for Communications Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Wednesday.

PM Advises Precaution, Increasing Genome Sequencing As Covid Cases Rise

PM Advises Precaution, Increasing Genome Sequencing As Covid Cases Rise

NDTV News Desk | Wednesday March 22, 2023, New Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised the need for lab surveillance, genome testing and testing of all Severe Acute Respiratory Illness cases today as the country witnessed an uptick in Covid-19 and influenza.

"Somebody Imagined A Thing Like That": General VK Singh On 2012 "Coup" Report

"Somebody Imagined A Thing Like That": General VK Singh On 2012 "Coup" Report

Asian News International | Wednesday March 22, 2023, New Delhi

General VK Singh has dismissed there was any "attempted military coup" during then-Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's tenure in 2012 after a news report claimed the Indian Army had moved two units towards New Delhi.

Railways To Restore Fare For AC 3-Tier Economy Class In Trains

Railways To Restore Fare For AC 3-Tier Economy Class In Trains

Press Trust of India | Wednesday March 22, 2023, New Delhi

Railways on Wednesday issued an order to restore the fare for AC 3-tier economy class travel which had been withdrawn in November last year when it was merged with AC 3-tier.

Singer Sonu Nigam's Father Robbed Of Rs 72 Lakh, Former Driver Arrested

Singer Sonu Nigam's Father Robbed Of Rs 72 Lakh, Former Driver Arrested

Press Trust of India | Wednesday March 22, 2023, Mumbai

A former driver of singer Sonu Nigam's 76-year-old father has been booked for allegedly stealing Rs 72 lakh from the senior citizen's home in Mumbai, an official said on Wednesday.

Indian NGO Raises Post-Covid Impact On Persons With Disabilities In UN

Indian NGO Raises Post-Covid Impact On Persons With Disabilities In UN

Asian News International | Wednesday March 22, 2023, Geneva

In an oral intervention in the general debate on persons with disabilities at the 52nd Session of the Human Rights Council, Samarthanam Trust for the disabled raised awareness about the impact of post-Covid on persons with disabilities.

No Criminal Will Be Spared: Rajasthan Chief Minister On Police Action

No Criminal Will Be Spared: Rajasthan Chief Minister On Police Action

Press Trust of India | Wednesday March 22, 2023, Jaipur

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot Wednesday said effective action has been taken against criminals under a special campaign conducted in several areas of the state by police.

"Disturbs Seniority": Supreme Court On Delay In Judges' Appointment

"Disturbs Seniority": Supreme Court On Delay In Judges' Appointment

Press Trust of India | Wednesday March 22, 2023, New Delhi

The Supreme Court Collegium has voiced concern over the Centre withholding or overlooking the names recommended for appointment as judges, saying this disturbs the seniority of the candidates.

Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Elevating 4 Judges To Madras High Court

Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Elevating 4 Judges To Madras High Court

Reported by Arvind Gunasekar, Edited by Debanish Achom | Wednesday March 22, 2023, New Delhi

The Supreme Court collegium has recommended to the centre the names of four district judges for appointment as judges of the Madras High Court. The four judges are R Sakthivel, P Dhanabal, Chinnasamy Kumparappan and K Rajasekar.

2.7 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Delhi

2.7 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Delhi

Press Trust of India | Wednesday March 22, 2023, New Delhi

A 2.7 magnitude earthquake struck the national capital on Wednesday, the National Centre for Seismology said.

After Akhilesh Yadav, HD Kumaraswamy To Meet Mamata Banerjee This Week

After Akhilesh Yadav, HD Kumaraswamy To Meet Mamata Banerjee This Week

Press Trust of India | Wednesday March 22, 2023, Kolkata

JD(S) leader HD Kumaraswamy will meet West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in Kolkata on Friday, a week after her meeting with Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, TMC sources said on Wednesday.

Kerala Sounds Alert To All Districts As Covid Cases Rise

Kerala Sounds Alert To All Districts As Covid Cases Rise

Press Trust of India | Wednesday March 22, 2023, Thiruvananthapuram

Covid-19 infections increased in Kerala slightly, prompting the state government to sound alerts to all districts on Wednesday.

"Governance, Not Politics": Arvind Kejriwal On 'G8' Chief Ministers' Forum

"Governance, Not Politics": Arvind Kejriwal On 'G8' Chief Ministers' Forum

Reported by Sharad Sharma, Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Wednesday March 22, 2023, New Delhi

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has told NDTV that the non-Congress, non-BJP 'G8' platform he is forming will be all about governance and not politics.

By 2025, Delhi Government Aims To Meet 25% Annual Electricity Demand By Solar Power

By 2025, Delhi Government Aims To Meet 25% Annual Electricity Demand By Solar Power

Press Trust of India | Wednesday March 22, 2023, New Delhi

The Delhi government's solar policy, which will be notified next month, aims to meet 25 per cent of the city's annual electricity demand through the clean energy by 2025, Delhi Finance Minister Kailash Gahlot announced on Wednesday.