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Saudi government locates grave of Hindu man buried as Muslim, Centre informs HC
The submissions were made before Justice Prathiba M Singh during hearing of a plea moved by the deceased's widow seeking his remains to perform the last rites here. The mortal remains of the Hindu man were wrongly buried in Saudi Arabia as per Muslim rites due to incorrect translation of his religion on the death certificate purportedly by Indian Consulate officials in Jeddah.
CM Arvind Kejriwal announces weekend curfew in Delhi, essential services exempted: Highlights
Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday announced weekend curfew in the capital to arrest the current surge of Covid-19 cases. Curfew passes will be issued to those rendering essential services. Malls, gyms, spas and auditoriums will remain closed. Dine in restaurants to remain close, only home deliveries permitted. Passes mandatory for people attending weddings.
NIA conducts first BRICS webinar on misuse of internet by terrorists
BRICS member states, at a virtual seminar organised by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) this week on the misuse of internet for terrorism, sought to link expedient international co-operation and seamless sharing of good practices in tackling the menace, to the creation of a safer and secure environment for citizens across the world.
Isro espionage case: SC orders CBI probe against three Kerala police officers
The Supreme Court on Thursday ordered the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to probe the involvement of three Kerala police officers in framing Isro scientist Nambi Narayanan in an espionage case. The SC bench, headed by Justice A M Khanwilkar, directed the acting CBI Director to take charge of the case and treat the inquiry report given Justice D K Jain panel as a preliminary report for further investigation.
Rahul Gandhi attacks govt on Covid surge
Amid surging Covid cases, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday attacked the government on the shortage of beds and ventilators in hospitals. The former Congress president has been critical of the government on the issue of Covid management.
Government only indulging in sham of Covid 'vaccine festival', Rahul Gandhi alleges
Gandhi also took a jibe asking what PM-CARES is doing, as huge donations were given to the fund for handling Covid-19 situation. "There are no tests or beds in hospitals. There are no ventilators or oxygen. The vaccine is also not there. But there is a sham of a festival. PM-CARES?" he asked.
Journalists reporting from adverse situations should be allowed Covid vaccination on priority: Kejriwal
"Journalists are reporting from most adverse situations. They should be treated as frontline workers and allowed vaccination on priority. The Delhi government is writing to the Centre in this regard," Kejriwal said in a tweet.
Inter-ministerial Empowered Group facilitating supply of medical equipment, oxygen to states: Health ministry
In the present context of increasing Covid cases, the inter-ministerial Empowered Group (EG2) has been meeting and facilitating the supply of essential medical equipment, particularly related to medical oxygen supply to the States, said the Union health ministry.
Covid-19: India adds more than 2 lakh new cases in 24 hours
At an all-time high, India on Thursday recorded more than 2 lakh Covid-19 cases in a day, as the country reels under the second wave of coronavirus. The death toll increased to 1,73,123 with 1,038 daily new fatalities and 93,528 discharges, the Union health ministry data updated at 8 am showed. India's total Covid-19 tally now stands at 1,40,74,564 with 14,71,877 active cases.
Erosion of democracy is a very real problem in many parts of the world: CIA chief
The erosion of democracy is a very real problem in many parts of the world, CIA Director William Burns has told US lawmakers, explaining that this trend could be reversed if the people's faith in this form of governance is restored.
