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'Don't force values on children, lead by example to inspire them': PM Modi to parents

New Delhi, Apr 07 (ANI): Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi said despite saying 'Beta-beti ek samaan', but in our households, there is inequality in the treatment between sons and daughters. "We say 'Beta-beti ek samaan'. But in our households, there is inequality in the treatment meted out to our sons and daughters unknowingly. When that son enters social life, it leads to a possibility of shortcomings from his side towards gender equality," said PM. Prime Minister appealed parents to not to force values upon their children instead lead by example to inspire them.

'Emotional bonding strengthened in families during COVID': PM Modi

New Delhi, Apr 07 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that COVID-19 pandemic has strengthened emotional bonding in families and urged social science students and universities to carry out research on the family life during pandemic. "COVID pandemic gave us an opportunity to know ourselves a little better and look within. Though it forced us to ensure social distancing but it strengthen emotional bonding in families. I would want social science students and universities should research the family life during COVID pandemic," said PM Modi during virtual 'Pariksha Pe Charcha 2021.'

Delhi govt increased over 2000 COVID beds in 3 days: Satyendar Jain

New Delhi, Apr 07 (ANI): With the spike of COVID-19 cases in Delhi, Health Minister Satyendar Jain informed that Delhi government has increased 2000 beds in hospitals in the last 3 days. "In the last 3 days, more than 2000 beds have been increased in hospitals. I would like to appeal to the public to wear masks and maintain social distancing and wash hands before touching," the minister said. "5100 positive cases reported and 1,30,453 testing done on Apr 06. 4.93% increase in positivity rate but cases have increased these days," he added.

Bijapur naxal attack: Captive CPRF jawan's family urges govt for his release

Jammu, Apr 07 (ANI): The family of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawan Rakeshwar Singh Manhas, who was part of the party that was attacked by Naxals in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur and has been held captive by them, requested the government to take action and to ensure his release. His wife said, "If a jawan reports to his duty a day after his leave ends then action is taken against him. Now that a jawan is missing since April 3 no action has been taken by government. We want government to search for a mediator so that he is released." Communist Party of India (Maoist) released a statement and confirmed abduction of the CRPF jawan during the encounter that happened on April 03 in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur.

Chhattisgarh Naxal attack: Slain CRPF jawan's body reaches home in Tripura

Agartala (Tripura), April 7 (ANI): The mortal remains of slain CRPF jawan Shambhu Roy reached his home state Tripura on April 6. Shambhu was killed in the fierce encounter with the Naxals in Chhattisgarh on April 3 along with 22 personnel. MP from West Tripura Pratima Bhowmick, MLA Dr. Dilip Das, CRPF IG (Tripura) Satpal Rawat among others paid tribute to martyred Shambhu Roy. After paying full gun honour salute by CRPF with barrels downward, the body of the martyr left for his ancestral house at Bhagyapur village in North Tripura district.

RBI projects CPI inflation for 2021-22 under 5%

Mumbai, Apr 07 (ANI): Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on April 07 announced revised projection for CPI inflation of financial year 2021-22. "The projection for CPI inflation has been revised to 5% in Q4 of 2021, 5.2%, in Q1 of 2021-22, 5.2% also in Q2 of 2021-22, 4.4% in Q3, and 5.1% in Q4 with risks broadly balanced. On March 31, 2021, the government retained the inflation target at 4% with the lower and upper tolerance levels of 2% and 6%, respectively, for the next five years that is from April 2021 to March 2026. An inflation rate of 4% over the medium term has now been successfully entranced the economic landscape," said RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das.

RBI retains GDP growth projection for 2021-22 at 10.5%

Mumbai, Apr 07 (ANI): Keeping current situation of COVID-19 in notice, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) decided to retain real GDP growth for 2021-22 at 10.5%. "The recent surge in COVID-19 cases adds uncertainty to the domestic growth outlook amid tightening of restrictions by some state governments. The projection of real GDP growth for 2021-22 is retained at 10.5%," said RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das.

COVID update: India records highest ever spike of 1.15 lakh cases

New Delhi, Apr 07 (ANI): The COVID-19 cases continued to surge in India and 1,15,736 new cases reported in the country on Apr 07. The country's COVID caseload stood at 1,28,01,785 and currently there are 8,43,473 active cases in India . 59,856 people were discharged in last 24 hours taking total recoveries to 1,17,92,135. With 630 new deaths, death toll mounts to 1,66,177. According to Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), 25,14,39,598 samples tested for COVID-19, up to April 06. The COVID vaccination drive is underway across country. So far 8,70,77,474 COVID vaccine jabs have been inoculated.

Sukma encounter: Mortal remains of CRPF jawan brought to hometown Vizianagaram

Vizianagaram (Andhra Pradesh), April 06 (ANI): Mortal remains of CRPF jawan Routhu Jagadish were brought to his native place in Andhra Pradesh's Vizianagaram on April 05. He lost his life in an encounter with Naxals at the Sukma-Bijapur border in Chhattisgarh on April 3. Large number of people came to pay floral tribute to the slain soldier. In the deadly Naxals attack, at least 22 security personnel were killed, and around 32 sustained injuries in the encounter.

LG announces it's exiting the smartphone business

New Delhi, April 06 (ANI): South Korean multinational electronics company LG recently confirmed that it will be exiting the smartphone business. The company's existing phones will remain on sale, and it will continue to support its products "for a period of time which will vary by region." According to The Verge, LG said in a statement that this decision will "enable the company to focus resources in growth areas such as electric vehicle components, connected devices, smart homes, robotics, artificial intelligence and business-to-business solutions, as well as platforms and services." The company has yet not said anything about the possible layoffs due to this decision, except that "details related to employment will be determined at the local level." LG said that it expects to complete the smartphone business' closure by the end of July this year. Following the division's huge losses over the past five years, this move had been rumoured for several months now. Once considered a rival

CM Shivraj holds roadshow to raise awareness over COVID appropriate behaviour in Bhopal

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), April 06 (ANI): As the coronavirus cases rise in Madhya Pradesh, state Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan held a roadshow to raise awareness over COVID appropriate behaviour in Bhopal on April 05. During the roadshow, CM Shivraj appealed to the people to wear masks. MP has reported over 3,300 fresh COVID-19 cases on April 05.

UDF confident of clear victory in Kerala: Shashi Tharoor

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala), Apr 05 (ANI): On the eve of single-phase elections in Kerala, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor confidently said that United Democratic Front (UDF) is coming as a force in the southern state of India. "I have campaigned in 56 constituencies. What I have seen on the ground has convinced me that the momentum is with the UDF. We are assured of very clear victory. BJP is barely competitive in 5 or 6 seats," said Shashi Tharoor. Kerala state assembly elections will be held in a single phase on April 06.

Nearly 100 students found COVID positive in Himachal School

Chamba (Himachal Pradesh), April 5 (ANI): 99 students of a private school in Himachal Pradesh's Chamba district have been tested positive for coronavirus. Moreover, some teachers and staff members have also contracted the virus, taking the cumulative figure at the school to 158. Dr. Rajesh Guleri, Chief Medical Officer, Chamba on April 5 urged 45 years age group to get vaccinated at the nearest medical center. He further directed people to follow COVID-appropriate behaviors.

Bengal polls: Jaya Bachchan campaigns for TMC's Aroop Biswas

Kolkata, Apr 05 (ANI): Ahead of Assembly elections for phase III in West Bengal, Samajwadi Party MP Jaya Bachchan held a roadshow in Tollygunge supporting TMC candidate Aroop Biswas. SP led by its chief Akhilesh Yadav has pledged support to the TMC for the ongoing assembly elections in West Bengal.

Will welcome surrendered Naxals, but no option if you have weapons: Amit Shah

Bijapur (Chhattisgarh), Apr 05 (ANI): While addressing Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel in Bijapur, days after Naxal attack which left 22 security personnel dead and over 30 injured, Home Minister Amit Shah motivated the jawans and also said the government will welcome those who wish to surrender, but will have no option left for Naxalites who continue fight with weapons. "When a friend leaves us and goes we do feel sad. But the poor of this area is devoid of development due to Naxal issue. We welcome those who want to surrender and come to us but we'll have no option if you have weapons in hands," said HM Shah. He added, "Government of India understands all your problems and is firmly standing with you in this fight. We will address all the loopholes as early as possible."

Chhattisgarh Naxal attack: HM Shah meets injured security personnel

Bijapur/Raipur (Chhattisgarh), Apr 05 (ANI): Home Minister Amit Shah met injured jawans in Naxal attack at Ramkrishna Care hospital in Chhattisgarh's Raipur on April 05. He also met CRPF personnel at CRPF camp in Bijapur. In a horrific incident, at least 22 security personnel were killed, over 30 injured and one went missing in exchange of fire between forces and Naxals along Bijapur-Sukma border.

Are Indians less important than Pakistanis: AAP slams Centre over vaccine agreement

New Delhi, Apr 05 (ANI): Aam Aadmi Party on April 05 criticised central government over media reports which state that India will be providing COVID-19 vaccine doses to Pakistan. The party asked if lives of Indian people less important than that of Pakistanis. "Reports say that Indian government has signed some agreements, under which India will give 45 million doses of vaccine to Pakistan. I want to ask the Prime Minister that, are the lives of our people less important than those of Pakistan?," said Raghav Chadha.

More people will be exposed: Fadnavis on Anil Deskhmukh's resignation

Mumbai, Apr 05 (ANI): After resignation of Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deskhmukh, Leader of Opposition Devendra Fadnavis said that more faces will be unmasked as soon as the investigation will be progressed in the allegations against Deshmukh. "Home Minister Anil Deskhmukh should have resigned at the moment he was blamed for the racket. I firmly believe that more things will come out now. This is like tip of iceberg. The moment the investigation progresses, more faces will be unmasked," said Devendra Fadnavis. Anil Deskhmukh resigned as Maharashtra Home Minister after High Court ordered probe in former Mumbai Police Commissioner Param Bir Singh's allegations against Deshmukh.

Mamata Banerjee single-handedly fighting for Bengal: Jaya Bachchan

Kolkata, Apr 05 (ANI): Amid election fever in West Bengal, Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Jaya Bachchan visited the state on April 05, to extend party's support to All India Trinamool Congress (TMC). She praised Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for "single-handedly fighting and struggling during elections". "A single woman is fighting against all the atrocities. Head broken, leg broken but they have not been able to break her heart, brain, and her determination to move ahead and make Bengal one of the best in the world... That's why I am here because Mamata Banerjee, a single lady is fighting and struggling to preserve the rights of every individual of Bengal," said Jaya Bachchan.

Sharad Pawar realised consequences of giving clean chit to Anil Deshmukh: BJP

New Delhi, Apr 05 (ANI): Reacting to the resignation of Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh, the BJP said the NCP leader Sharad Pawar must have understood the implications of giving a clean chit to Deshmukh who tendered his resignation to Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on April 05. "Sharad Pawar Ji is a senior political leader of the country. He ought to have understood the implications of giving a complete clean chit to Anil Deshmukh," said Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad while also pressing for a fair investigation. Anil Deshmukh is facing allegations of corruption levelled by former Mumbai Police Commissioner Param Bir Singh.