Ahead of Makar Sankranti, Mumbai Police issues an order banning the use, sale, and storage of nylon manjha. The order will remain in effect from January 12 to February 10 and violators will be charged under section 188 of the IPC, the Mumbai Police said.
Mumbai Sessions Court sets aside a summon issued against West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee in connection with a case of allegedly insulting the national anthem during her visit to Mumbai last year for procedural lapses.
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh tweets: “A former RBI Gov walks in Bharat Jodo Yatra, BJP attacks him. A retired Army Gen does-he's maligned. Now a former Finance Secy who joined is booked by the CBI. Modi's FDI policy-Fear, Defamation & Intimidation-is at work here. This is the mindset of a coward. But BJY will roll on.”
Maldives' High Commissioner to India Ibrahim Shaheeb said: “Let me first congratulate India on assuming the presidency of G20 & also welcome the initiative by India to convene Voice of Global South Summit. As of now, the global south contributes to more than half of the global economy.”
He added: “With India's G20 priorities aligned with our national priorities, confident that our voice will be heard. Thank India for giving voice to non-G20 members. Look forward to working closely with our close friend to help realise their vision 'One Earth, One Family, One Future'.
Indian Army to hold mega multilateral exercise with militaries of around 40 African countries in March with the aim to significantly expand two-way military engagement
We don't have any COVID-19 patients now. Those who haven't taken the COVID-19 booster dose must take it. It's advisable to not go out of the house unnecessarily, use masks, wear full clothes, and not get exposed to cold. Patients with lung and respiratory diseases must be extra cautious, says LNJP Hospital MD Dr S Kumar.
He adds: “Due to severe cold and poor air quality, there's an increase in the number of patients coming with heart attack, stroke, high BP, respiratory illnesses. Earlier 40-50 patients used to get admitted in a day, but now the number has increased to 60-70.”
The global challenges and regional conflicts that we are facing today, make it clear more than ever that the main priority for most countries in the world is peace and stability: Archil Dzuliashvili, Ambassador of Georgia to India on Voice of Global South Summit
The global challenges and regional conflicts that we are facing today, make it clear more than ever that the main priority for most countries in the world is peace & stability: Archil Dzuliashvili adds
He further says: “Foreign Minister Ilia Darchiashvili is delighted to make a special statement and bring to our attention the importance of global dialogue to create a peaceful, safe and stable environment, establish more platforms and opportunities for effective regional & global cooperation.”
Old Pension Scheme applicable for all personnel of Central Armed Police Forces: Delhi High Court
- The government announced that it had received on December 30, 2022 in-principle approval from the BSE to list NMDC Steel Ltd.
- "The listing process (of NSL) is ongoing. In principle approval from BSE for listing of 29,30,605,850 equity shares of Rs 10 each pursuant to Scheme of Arrangement between NMDC Ltd and NSL has been obtained on December 30, 2022," DIPAM said.
- MHA orders Delhi Police to suspend all personnel stationed in three PCR vans and two police pickets on the day the Delhi woman was hit and dragged by car.
-- The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said it has received a detailed report from Delhi Police in the Kanjhawala incident case in which a woman's body was dragged for several kilometres by a car after it hit her scooter.
-- The MHA has suggested the Delhi Police Commissioner to issue a show cause notice against the investigation officer, considering the lack of investigation.
-- The MHA has also suggested the Delhi Police to file a chargesheet against the culprits in the court at the earliest and take all necessary steps so that they should be punished.
-- Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) is extremely disappointed by the decision of Australia to withdraw from the Afghanistan ODI series in March. We will officially write to the ICC over the issue, the Afghanistan Cricket Board said
-- Australia pulled out of the upcoming series against Afghanistan in the United Arab Emirates on Thursday, citing Taliban moves to further restrict women's rights.
