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Cabinet expansion buzz: 'No plan to meet PM', says Bihar CM on Delhi visit

New Delhi, June 22 (ANI): It's a personal visit, there is no plan of meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, said Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar after reaching Delhi. "This is a personal visit. I have come here for eye treatment. There is no plan (of meeting PM Modi during the visit). It will depend on PM Modi how and when he does it (Cabinet expansion). We have no information regarding this," said CM Nitish.

India aims at making Afghanistan self-sustaining nation: Jaishankar at UNSC

New Delhi, June 22 (ANI): During a UN Security Council debate on the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan on June 12, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar stressed on development partnership with Afghanistan to make it self-sustaining nation. "India committed to steadfastly supporting Afghanistan during its transition. Our development partnership, including over 550 community development projects covering 34 provinces, is aimed at making it a self-sustaining nation. Additionally, we have recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Government of Afghanistan for building the Shatoot dam, which would provide safe drinking water to the residents of Kabul city," Said EAM Jaishankar at UNSC.

Meeting not held to unite anti-BJP political parties: NCP on Opposition meet

New Delhi, June 22 (ANI): NCP Leader Majeed Memon briefed about Rashtra Manch meeting which was held at Sharad Pawar's resident in Delhi on June 22. While addressing mediapersons, Memon said, "Rashtra Manch chief Yashwant Sinha called this meeting at his resident. I want to clarify that it is being reported in media that this meeting was held by Sharad Pawar to unite anti-BJP political parties and Sharad Pawar sahab is taking big political step and Congress has been boycotted, this is very incorrect. Rashtra Manch, Yashwant Sinha, called this meeting and he gives me the duty to invite of all founding members and workers of Rashtra Manch.

India achieves historic milestone of administering 88.09 lakh doses in single day: Health Ministry

New Delhi, June 22 (ANI): Union Health Ministry held a press conference on June 22 to discuss the current COVID situation in the nation. Health Ministry Secretary said that India achieved historic milestone of administering 88.09 lakh doses in single day on June 21. He added that the country is in a good stage because there is a sharp decline in COVID cases and maximum people are getting the vaccination. He said, "India achieved a historic milestone of 88.09 lakh doses administered in a single day on 21st June 2021. MP administered highest number of doses over 17 Lakh. Over 11 lakh doses in Karnataka, over 7 lakh in UP, 5.75 lakh in Bihar, 5.15 lakh in Haryana and Gujarat, 4.60 lakh in Rajasthan, 3.97 lakh in Tamil Nadu, 3.85 lakh in Maharashtra and 3.68 lakh in Assam -top 10 states"

Terrorist safe havens must be dismantled immediately for enduring peace in Afghanistan: Jaishankar

New Delhi, June 22 (ANI): Calling for a permanent and comprehensive ceasefire to ensure reduction in violence in Afghanistan, External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Tuesday said that terrorist safe havens and sanctuaries must be dismantled immediately for enduring peace in the war-torn country. In his statement during the UNSC Debate on the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan, the Minister said there is a need to be zero tolerance for terrorism in all its forms and manifestations including cross-border terror acts.

22 cases of Delta Plus COVID-19 variant found in India: Health Ministry

New Delhi, June 22 (ANI): Health Ministry addressed a press conference in New Delhi on June 22, Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan talked about the new variant 'Delta and Delta Plus' of COVID. He said, "Delta plus variant found in India and its 22 cases have been reported so far. This variant of COVID has been categorized as a variant of interest that means it is placed in a serious category".

Chirag speaks against me for publicity: CM Nitish Kumar

New Delhi, June 22 (ANI): After Chirag Paswan alleged Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's involvement in LJP split, CM Kumar dismissed the allegation on June 22 and said Chirag speaks against me for publicity, JD(U) has no role in it. "We have no role in it. It is their internal matter. He (Chirag Paswan) speaks against me for publicity. We have nothing to do with it," said CM Nitish.

Determined to resolve Arunachal-Assam Border issue: CM Khandu on Kimin issue

Itanagar (Arunachal Pradesh), June 22 (ANI): Days after Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's visit to Kimin, an ADC headquarters in Papum Pare district, to inaugurate the 20-km-long, two-lane road from Kimin to Potin on June 17, people of Arunachal have expressed their anger towards the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) for mentioning Kimin as part of Assam.Speaking to ANI, Chief Minister Pema Khandu said "I took this case seriously. The boundary issue of Arunachal and Assam has been going since 1950. It was unfortunate from the part of BRO. I have enquired why there had been a miscommunication. We have called the chief engineer to sort out this issue. The he government is determined to resolve the Arunachal-Assam border issue".

Indian Army assists COVID vaccination drive in remote villages of JandK's Baramulla

Baramulla (JandK), June 9 (ANI): Indian Army in collaboration with Civil Administration and Local Med and healthcare authorities organized vaccination camps as well as logistically supported the Frontline Healthcare to carryout vaccination drives to the villages close to the Line of Control (LOC). The Medical vaccination with the help from the Indian army traveled many kilometers to reach these border residents for the COVID-19 vaccination."I thank the Indian Army and administration. The way down from the village is dangerous. Not everyone can go out from here. Says Muhammad Rafiq , a border resident.

Mumbai hospital to make paediatric wards for 3rd COVID wave

Mumbai, June 09 (ANI): Considering 3rd wave Dean of BKC Jumbo Hospital Dr Rajesh Dere on June 9 said that they had already got instructions to make paediatric wards with minimum 100 beds in each COVID centre. Dean of BKC Jumbo Hospital Rajesh said, "As far as 3rd wave is concerned, we've already got instructions to make paediatric wards with minimum 100 beds in each COVID centre. BKC has discharged 26,000 COVID patients so far and no mucormycosis case has been notified among them yet."

Shops reopen on 'odd-even' basis but Delhiites are confused

New Delhi, June 09 (ANI): Markets in Delhi running in 'Odd-Even' basis as government eased the restrictions after witnessing a dip in COVID cases. However, locals seemed confused over Delhi govt's odd-even decision. Markets and market complexes except weekly markets will open between 10 am to 8 pm on an odd-even basis in accordance with their shop numbers, from today

Congress' loss, BJP's gain: Aditi Singh on Jitin Prasada

Lucknow (UP), June 09 (ANI): Congress leader Aditi Singh called former leader Jitin Prasada's farewell, a loss for the party after he joined BJP on June 09. She also advised Sonia Gandhi-led party to introspect. She said, "It's a big loss for Congress and the party should introspect why senior leaders like Jyotiraditya Scindia and Jitin Prasada are leaving. Congress is becoming one family's party. They should introspect about it. This is Congress' loss and BJP's gain. His (Jitin) future will be bright in BJP." Former Union Minister Jitin Prasada joined BJP in presence of Union Railways Minister Piyush Goyal on June 09 ahead of Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections.

'Congress, Nehru family gave Jitin Prasada recognition, he shouldn't forget it': DK Shiva Kumar

Bengaluru, (Karnataka), June 09, (ANI): After the entry of Former Congress Leader Jitin Prasada in Bharatiya Janta Party. Karnataka's Congress President DK Shivakumar lashed out at him by saying, "It is the Congress party and the Nehru family that gave him recognition. He should not forget it and I also should not forget it." Former Congress Leader Jitin Prasada joined Bharatiya Janta Party on June 09.

'Post or no post, public service is priority': Jyotiraditya Scindia on portfolio in Union Cabinet

Bhopal (MP), June 09 (ANI): On being asked about portfolio in Union Cabinet, BJP leader Jyotiraditya Scindia stated that his priority is public with post or without post. He said, "My priority is public service and continuing on that ideology, I followed the footsteps of my father and grandfather. Post or no post but constant service to people is the traditional value of our Scindia family." Last year in March, former Congress leader Jyotiraditya Scindia had joined BJP but since then speculations on his portfolio is under the radar.

'Jaane wale jaate rehte hain, we can't stop them': Kharge on Jitin Prasada

New Delhi, June 09 (ANI): Speaking on former Congress leader Jitin Prasada, who had joined Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) today, Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge on June 09, said it's unfortunate but Jaane wale jaate rehte hain, we can't stop them. "Jaane wale jaate rehte hain, we can't stop them. It was his decision. However, it is unfortunate," Kharge told media persons. Former Union Minister Jitin Prasada, who was closed to Rahul Gandhi, joined BJP in presence of Union Railways Minister Piyush Goyal today ahead of Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections.

Union Cabinet approves hike in MSP for kharif crops

New Delhi, June 09 (ANI): Union Cabinet has approved Minimum Support Price (MSP) for kharif crops for marketing season 2021-22. While addressing a press conference in Delhi, Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar on June said, "Cabinet has approved MSP for kharif crops for marketing season 2021-22. Highest absolute increase in MSP over the previous year has been recommended for sesame (Rs 452 per quintal) followed by Toor and Urad pulses (Rs 300 per quintal each)."

Cabinet announces allocation of 5 megahertz spectrum for Railways

New Delhi, June 09 (ANI): To boost Railways network in the country, Union Cabinet on June 09 announced to provide 5 megahertz spectrum in 700 MHz band. While addressing a press conference in Delhi, Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting, Prakash Javadekar said, 'Railways will be provided with 5 megahertz spectrum in 700 MHz band. It will improve its communication system and make rail travel safer. Railway currently uses optical fiber. With the availability of spectrum, there will be radio communication.''Rs 25,000 crores will be spent in the next 5 years for signal modernization and 5G spectrum implementation in Railways,'he added.

7 patients die due to alleged oxygen shortage in Agra hospital

Agra (UP), June 08 (ANI): At least seven patients, including COVID infected, died in a private hospital due to alleged oxygen shortage on April 26 and 27. "There were 22 critical patients admitted in the hospital but have no details of their death. We'll look into the video surfaced about their death," said Prabhu N Singh Agra DM.

Flight from Singapore with 3 oxygen tankers arrive in Kerala

Kochi (Kerala), June 08 (ANI): Foreign nations continue to extend lending hand to India in fight against COVID-19. Special flight carrying three oxygen tankers with 20 tons of oxygen from Singapore reached Kochi airport.

Munmun Sarkar, first woman e-rickshaw driver in North Bengal, provides free service to COVID patients

Siliguri (West Bengal) June 08 (ANI): Amid difficult times of the COVID-19 pandemic when the ambulance drivers are charging hefty amounts to ferry patients infected with the virus, Munmun Sarkar, a 49-year-old woman and resident of Siliguri's Saktigarh, has extended a helping hand to the sufferers. Munmun, the first woman e-rickshaw driver in North Bengal, turned her e-rickshaw into an ambulance. She has been providing 24 hours, free-of-cost rides to COVID-19 patients. "Last year during the time of COVID-19 pandemic, ambulance drivers were taking too much money from the family members of the COVID-19 patients. At that time I decided to turn my e-rickshaw into an ambulance and started ferrying COVID positive patients in free of cost." she said, She also drops them back to their homes in her e-rickshaw. Munmun even sanitizes the homes of COVID-19 patients, and places like police stations, crematoriums, and religious places.