Latest News: PM to Attend AMU’s Centenary Celebrations on 22 Dec
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Earthquake of 6.3 Magnitude Hits Mindanao in Philippines
An earthquake measuring 6.3 on the Richter scale struck Mindanao in the Philippines in the wee hours on Wednesday, 16 December. According to the National Centre for Seismology.
Source: ANI
PM Modi to Light 'Swarnim Vijay Mashaal' Today
Prime Minister Modi will light 'Swarnim Vijay Mashaal' at the National War Memorial in the national capital, to mark the 50th anniversary of the 1971 India-Pakistan war.
Counting of Votes for Kerala Local Body Polls Underway
The results of the Kerala local body elections will be announced on Wednesday, 16 December. The counting process is currently underway amid tight security. Kerala local polls were held in three phases, and as per the state Election Commission, the overall turnout was 76 percent.
Voting Underway For Seventh Phase of DDC Elections
Polling for the seventh phase of District Development Council (DDC) is currently underway in Jammu and Kashmir. This is the first-ever DDC elections in Jammu and Kashmir.
Opening Bell: Sensex Rises Over 300 Points; Nifty Over 13,600
BSE Sensex jumps over 300 points to 46,592 in the opening session, NSE Nifty 50 over 13,600 points as the market touches record high.
Uttarakhand Health Secretary Amit Negi Tests Positive for COVID-19
Uttarakhand Health Secretary Amit Negi has been tested positive for the coronavirus Negi’s COVID sample was taken on Tuesday, 15 December. On Tuesday, state Health Secretary Amit Negi said that more than 93 thousand health workers of Uttarakhand will be given free coronavirus vaccine.
Joe Biden Picks Pete Buttigieg to be Transportation Secretary
US President-elect Joe Biden has chosen Pete Buttigieg to be his transportation secretary. Pete Buttigieg is the first openly gay major presidential candidate in American history, and one of the youngest-ever to win a state primary or caucus.
COVID Positive Haryana Minister Anil Vij in Critical Condition
Haryana Health Minister Anil Vij, who was tested COVID-19 infection, was on Tuesday admitted to Gurugram's Medanta Hospital in a critical condition, officials said.
UP: TSeven People Killed in a Collision Between Bus & Gas Tanker
At least seven persons were killed on Wednesday when a roadways bus rammed into a gas tanker in Sambhal district. Rescue operations are underway
Bombay HC Stays Metro Car Shed Project
Bombay High Court on Wednesday, 15 December stayed the Metro car shed project at Mumbai's Kanjur Marg, asks MMRDA to maintain status quo.
SC Collegium Recommends Appointment of Justice Hima Kohli as Chief Justice of Telangana
The Supreme Court Collegium recommends the appointment of Delhi High Court Justice Hima Kohli as Chief Justice of Telangana.
Source: ANI
Delhi HC Sought Responses of Centre & AAP on PIL Seeking Recovery of Back Wages
Delhi High Court has sought responses of Centre and AAP government on Public Interest Litigation seeking recovery of back wages due to rescued child and bonded labourers.
Source: PTI
UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab Meets Union Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank
UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab met Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank on Wednesday, 16 December.
Source: ANI
India's HDI Rank Slips to 131 from 129
India's Human Development Index or HDI position has marginally dropped after improving last year. In the latest UNDP's HDI ranking, India stands at 131. Last year India's ranking was 129.
Source: IANS
Apni Party Worker Shot at in J&K's Rajouri, Stable Now
Ranjit Singh, a worker of Apni Party, was shot at by unknown assailants in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri late on Tuesday. He is stable now.
(Source: ANI)
Centre, World Bank Sign $400 Mn Project to Provide Social Assistance to Poor, Vulnerable
The Government of India and the World Bank on Wednesday signed a $400 million project to support India’s efforts at providing social assistance to the poor and vulnerable households, severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Finance Ministry said.
(Source: ANI)
Parliament Committee on Home Affairs to Meet on 17, 18 December
The Parliament Committee on Home Affairs is scheduled to meet on 17 and 18 December.
On 17 December, a discussion will be held on atrocities and crime against women, and on 18 December, a discussion will be held on the COVID-19 situation in the country.
(Source: ANI)
PM Modi to Attend AMU's Centenary Celebrations on 22 Dec
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend Aligarh Muslim University's centenary celebrations via video conference on 22 December.
(Source: PTI)