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ED arrests aides of Anil Deshmukh in money laundering case

Mumbai, June 26 (ANI): The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested two aides of former Maharashtra home minister Anil Deshmukh in connection with the charges of money laundering against the politician who allegedly took a bribe of up to ?100 crore. Deshmukh's personal secretary Sanjeev Palande and personal assistant Kundan Shinde were arrested under provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). They both have been taken to medical from ED office.

Heavy security deployed in Delhi ahead of farmers' tractor rally

New Delhi, June 26 (ANI): Heavy security deployed across Delhi in the view of farmer's tractor rally on June 26. Delhi Police and paramilitary forces are keeping strict vigil at Delhi's ITO area. In continuity of protests against agriculture laws, farmers have planned another tractor rally to mark completion of 7 months of their stir. .

Dawood Ibrahim's brother sent back to judicial custody

Mumbai, June 26 (ANI): After interrogation, India's most wanted gangster Dawood Ibrahim's brother Iqbal Kaskar was sent back to judicial custody of MCOCA Court, informed NCB DDG (South West region), MA Jain on June 26. "Dawood Ibrahim's brother Iqbal Kaskar is being sent back to judicial custody of MCOCA court, Thane after interrogation. We had some inputs and wanted to question him. We asked the court for his 2-day remand. We haven't arrested him. Probe on," said DDG Jain.

Modi's bid to end 'Dil & Dilli Ki Doori' with J&K: What happened in meeting

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on on June 24 said he wanted to end 'Dilli ki duri' as well as 'Dil ki duri' with Jammu and Kashmir, which has been witnessing prolonged spell of militancy and unrest. He said this at a meeting held with 14 political leaders from Jammu and Kashmir to discuss the future course of political action -- two years after the abrogation of the Article 370 and bifurcation of the erstwhile state into two union territories. Watch this video to know the government's stand on Jammu and Kashmir and reactions of major political parties after the crucial meeting.

Need to vaccinate more people quickly: AIIMS COVID task force chief on Delta variant

New Delhi, June 22 (ANI): Chairman of AIIMS COVID task force, Dr Naveet Wig said that vaccination is safe and it is immunogenic. He emphasised that vaccination will save lives and it has very mild symptoms. "Vaccine is safe. It is immunogenic and it will save lives. All the doubts have now been laid to rest. We need to vaccinate more people as fast as possible because Delta variant is all around" Dr. Naveet Wig, Chairman of AIIMS COVID task force on Covaxin efficacy of 77.8%

Highest-single day vaccination result of coordinated planning: Health Secretary

New Delhi, June 22 (ANI): Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan interacted with media on June 22 over the vaccination in India and situation of COVID-19. He said that highest-single day vaccination was not sudden but a result of coordinated planning. Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan answered on being asked how government achieved highest-single vaccination, "What happened yesterday was not sudden but a result of coordinated planning. Between June 1-21, average daily vaccination was 34,62,841 so a jump to 88 lakh when vaccines and capacity are available is possible".

Infiltration of weapons using drones by Pak not good for peace: Bipin Rawat

New Delhi, June 22 (ANI): Ceasefire along the LoC is a positive sign but Indian Army witnessing infiltration of weapons and ammunition using drones at the same time, said General Bipin Rawat in a exclusive interview with ANI on June 22. "Ceasefire so far along LoC is holding, which is a positive sign. At the same time, we are also witnessing infiltration of weapons and ammunition, using drones, which doesn't augur well for peace as these drugs and weapons are meant to disrupt internal peace process," said CDS Rawat.

COVID-19: Rural areas administered more jabs than urban on June 21, informs Centre

New Delhi, June 22 (ANI): As India enters a new vaccination drive, National Institution for Transforming India (NITI) Aayog Member (Health) Dr. VK Paul in a press conference on June 22 said, "Rural outreach coverage is very intense and a good proportionate. 60% of the people vaccinated yesterday were in rural areas and 36 % was in rural areas. Rural outreach is possible as IT system is being used and rural systems, vaccines are being delivered in rural areas and so on. We have full assurance and confident that rural areas can be fully covered."

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.