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Section 144 imposed to prevent 'Hindu Mahapanchayat' in Uttarakhand's Dada Jalalpur, 33 detained
National Commission for Protection of Child Rights noted that the use of children is a crime under the Juvenile Justice Act and sought an FIR against persons who are found to be in violation of the Act.

Covid Vaccination: After Delhi, Haryana govt to provide free booster doses to all aged 18-59
Delhi had logged 1,042 cases with a positivity rate of 4.64 per cent and two fatalities on Friday. On Thursday, the city reported 965 COVID-19 cases with a positivity rate of 4.71 per cent and one death.

Wearing of masks in crowded places could be made mandatory in Maharashtra again: Health minister
With several festivals coming up, Modi had on Sunday urged people to stay alert to the threat from coronavirus and continue to follow Covid-appropriate behaviour such as wearing masks and frequently washing hands.

Free education to be offered to children of Kashmiri pandits
On India she said, "both our economies thrive in a world of common rules and fair competition. We share the same interests in safe trading routes, in seamless supply chains, and in a free and open Indo-Pacific."

International Labour Day 2022: UP CM Yogi Adityanath inaugurate 'e-Pension' Portal
"Late Munish Devi died due to COVID-19 on duty. On the orders of Arvind Kejriwal, I met her family members today, gave them an honorarium of Rs 1 crore, and assured them of all help in the future," Health Minister Satyendar Jain tweeted.

Jahangirpuri: Stone pelting, arson at Hanuman Jayanti rally; Delhi Police says situation under control
High levels of pollutants and irritants in the air pose another challenge. The symptoms may include itchiness, redness of the eyes or experiencing a burning sensation.

Jahangirpuri clash: Delhi Cop, who sustained bullet injury, gives first hand account of violence
In a recent interview to Fox News, Prof Amy Wax from the University of Pennsylvania alleged that "Blacks" and "non-Western" groups have "a tremendous amount of resentment and shame against western people for [their] outsized achievements and contributions."

To ensure free & fair justice delivery, important for courts to function in safe environment: Rijiju
The PM e-inaugurated and laid foundations of projects worth ₹20,000 crore, which included 850 MW Ratle and 540 MW Kwar power projects, 8.45 km Qazigund-Banihal tunnel, three road packages of Delhi-Amritsar-Katra Expressway, and also launched 'Amrit Sarvor' initiative seeking to develop and rejuvenate 75 water bodies in every district of the country.

Punjab government transfers 24 IAS, 9 PCS officers
On April 11, 5,079 Covid tests were conducted of which 137 came out positive while on April 18, 6,492 tests were conducted and over 501 people tested positive, according to the data provided by the Delhi government.

No change in India's approach: MEA on Pakistan
The removal of restrictions, including schools reopening for offline classes, increased socialising and economic activity may be driving the spike in the national capital and its surrounding areas, and some other pockets, scientists said.

Four Indian tourists killed in car-bus collision in Nepal
While attending the inauguration of the Telangana State Judicial Officer Conference in Hyderabad, Chief Justice of India NV Ramana on April 15 said that the access to justice will only be possible whe...

Mumbai: Common Mobility Card launched by CM Uddhav; can be used for all public transport across country
Students and staff should not be allowed to enter school premises without thermal scanning, the Delhi government said on Friday in a set of COVID-19 guidelines issued for schools. It also said that pa...

Rising fuel, CNG prices: Auto, taxi, mini bus drivers in Delhi to go on strike today
Koshyari addressed an event held at the Shivaji Park in Mumbai's Dadar area where he unfurled the national flag. Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray was also present on the occasion and the two, who have in the past criticised each other on various issues, were seen exchanging greetings.

Technology is the answer to question paper leaks, says UP's top police officer Prashant Kumar
Speculations were rife that Germany is considering excluding India as a guest country for the G7 Summit in June. The background to the speculation was apparently that India was among the countries that abstained in a vote to remove Russia from the UN Human Rights Council over its Ukraine invasion.