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 "(File Photo) Khalistani leader and Waris Punjab De chief Amritpal Singh as police launch an operation to arrest Waris Punjab De chief Amritpal Singh, on Saturday.")
(File Photo) Khalistani leader and Waris Punjab De chief Amritpal Singh
If Punjab govt had intention of arresting me, police could have come to my house and I would have given in, said Amritpal Singh, reported Press Trust of India. Amritpal Singh's video surfaces on social media, radical preacher slams Punjab Police for arresting Sikh youths during crackdown. Ajnala court in Punjab on Saturday sent 10 associates of Waris Punjab De to judicial custody till April 6 in connection with an FIR registered related to the Ajnala incident where pro-Khalistan supporters clashed with police. One other accused Sukhpreet Singh remanded to 4-day police custody, the official said. The 10 persons are accused of storming the Ajnala police station and clashing with the Punjab police in February this year to free a member, who had been arrested in an abduction case. On February 23, thousands of Amritpal Singh's supporters stormed the Ajnala police station, flashing swords and high-calibre firearms and threatening the police with dire consequences if they did not release Lovepreet Toofan, who was arrested for allegedly assaulting and abducting a man. The supporters, brandishing swords and guns, broke through police barricades erected outside the Ajnala police station.
PM Modi virtually addressed the US 'Summit For Democracy. Describing India as the mother of democracy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the country has become the fastest-growing major economy despite many global challenges and this proves that the democracy can deliver. Modi also said that every initiative of his government is powered by collective efforts of the citizens of India. "India, despite the many global challenges, is the fastest growing major economy today. This itself is the best advertisement for the democracy and the world. This itself says that democracy can deliver," he said. Modi was speaking at the second Summit for Democracy, co-hosted by US President Joe Biden, Costa Rica President Rodrigo Chaves Robles, Zambia President Hakainde Hichilema, the Netherlands Prime Minister Mark Rutte and South Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol.
Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd and IndusInd Bank Ltd told an Indian tribunal on Wednesday that they have settled a dispute over dues of the media company.
The Election Commission has announced the schedule for Karnataka Assembly election. The state will go to elections on May 10 and the counting of votes will be done on May 13, CEC Rajiv Kumar said.
The Election Commission of India will announce the schedule of the General Election to the Legislative Assembly of Karnataka at 11:30am today.
PM Modi virtually addressed the US 'Summit For Democracy. Describing India as the mother of democracy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the country has become the fastest-growing major economy despite many global challenges and this proves that the democracy can deliver. Modi also said that every initiative of his government is powered by collective efforts of the citizens of India. "India, despite the many global challenges, is the fastest growing major economy today. This itself is the best advertisement for the democracy and the world. This itself says that democracy can deliver," he said. Modi was speaking at the second Summit for Democracy, co-hosted by US President Joe Biden, Costa Rica President Rodrigo Chaves Robles, Zambia President Hakainde Hichilema, the Netherlands Prime Minister Mark Rutte and South Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol.
Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd and IndusInd Bank Ltd told an Indian tribunal on Wednesday that they have settled a dispute over dues of the media company.
The Election Commission has announced the schedule for Karnataka Assembly election. The state will go to elections on May 10 and the counting of votes will be done on May 13, CEC Rajiv Kumar said.
The Election Commission of India will announce the schedule of the General Election to the Legislative Assembly of Karnataka at 11:30am today.
India, as the current chair of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), is set to host a meeting of National Security Advisors (NSA) and top officials in New Delhi on Wednesday.
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Delhi reports 300 new #COVID19 positive cases, 163 recoveries and 2 deaths in the last 24 hours
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9 flights diverted from Delhi airport to Jaipur airport due to the weather condition: Airport sources
Nine flights diverted from Delhi airport to Jaipur airport due to the weather condition, reports Airport sources.
Light rain, coupled with a thunderstorm, lashed the national capital on Wednesday evening under the influence of western disturbance affecting northwest India, Met officials said. Winds gusting up to 40 kilometres per hour barrelled through the city.
Vistara updated its passenger that Flight UK910 from Mumbai to Delhi (BOM- DEL) has been diverted to Jaipur (JAI) due to Air Traffic congestion at Delhi Airport and is expected to arrive in Jaipur at 19:40 hours.
Other airlines also made announcements for the same.
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Amritpal Singh's video surfaces on social media, slams Police for arresting Sikh youths during crackdown
Amritpal Singh's video surfaces on social media, radical preacher slams Punjab Police for arresting Sikh youths during crackdown.
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Cheetah translocated to India from Namibia gives birth to 4 cubs: Minister
Four cubs have been born to one of the cheetahs translocated to India from Namibia, Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav said on Wednesday.
He termed it a momentous event in India's wildlife conservation history during 'Amrit Kaal'.
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Was reinstated as they were worried about outcome in SC: Lakshadweep MP Mohammed Faizal
Lakshadweep MP Mohammed Faizal on Wednesday said he was reinstated by the Lok Sabha Secretariat hours before his plea against his disqualification was to be considered by the Supreme Court, as they were worried about the outcome in the apex court.
While welcoming his reinstatement, Faizal said "it was obvious" why the LS Secretariart issued the notification before the case was to be heard by the top court.
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Election Commission says looking into AAP's national status issue
The Election Commission on Wednesday said it is looking into the issue of according the national status to the Aam Aadmi Party.
"It is under review... We will soon come back to you," Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar told a press conference here when asked about the issue.
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MakeMyTrip plans to grow franchise base by over 50% this year
Online travel services provider, MakeMyTrip on Wednesday said it plans to grow its franchise base by over 50 per cent this year to expand its reach in smaller cities and towns across India.
The company is seeking to tap into the opportunities provided by the government's initiative to increase the number of airports in India by adding 80 airports over the next three years, taking the number to 220 by 2025, MakeMyTrip (MMT) said in a statement.
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First Published: Mar 29 2023 | 8:27 AM IST