At least 39 killed as Russian missiles hit Ukraine evacuation hub
A rocket attack on a railway station in the eastern Ukrainian city of Kramatorsk killed dozens on Friday as civilians raced to leave the Donbas region in the crosshairs of the Russian Army. At least 39 people were killed, including four children, Ukraine’s SBU security service said, in one of the deadliest strikes of the six-week-old war. Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported 300 were injured, saying the strike showed “evil with no limits”. However, Russia has accused Kyiv of carrying out the deadly attack.
COVID-19 precaution dose for adults at private centres from April 10: Health Ministry
However, all in the age group must have completed nine months from the date of administration of the second dose.
Mullaperiyar | Supreme Court gives teeth to supervisory panel till dam safety authority comes into force
The supervisory committee, teethed with more powers and reach, will continue to be in existence until a permanent NDSA comes into existence under the 2021 Act and takes over from it.
Birbhum violence | Calcutta High Court orders CBI probe into Trinamool leader’s murder
The Calcutta High Court on Friday directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to probe the murder of Trinamool Congress Deputy Pradhan Bhadu Sheikh. A Division Bench of Chief Justice Prakash Shrivastava and Justice Rajarshi Bharadwaj said both incidents (murder and retaliatory violence) are inter-linked. On March 25, the Court had directed CBI probe in the violence at Bogtui village.
Delhi court directs Aakar Patel not to leave country without its permission
A Delhi court on Friday directed the chair of Amnesty International India Board Aakar Patel not to leave the country without its prior permission and stayed an order directing the CBI to withdraw a Look-Out Circular (LOC) issued against him in a case relating to the alleged violation of the Foreign Contributions Regulation Act (FCRA). Mr. Patel, meanwhile, was stopped again on Thursday night at the Bengaluru airport and was informed that the CBI had not withdrawn the LOC.
Hindi should be alternative to English: Amit Shah
70% of agenda of Union Cabinet now prepared in Hindi, says Home Minister.
Sri Lankan Opposition threatens no-confidence motion, industry warns of ‘precipice’
At least 41 lawmakers have walked out of the ruling coalition, though the government says it still has a majority in parliament.
Europe agrees to ban Russian coal, but struggles on oil, gas
The coal ban should cost Russia 4 billion euros ($4.4 billion) a year, the EU’s executive commission said. Energy analysts and coal importers say Europe could replace Russian supply in a few months from other countries, including the U.S.
Industry studies U.S. sanctions on biggest supplier of Russian diamonds to India
The “blocking sanctions” on the largest diamond mining company of the world was announced by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday. “The United States is imposing blocking sanctions on two Russian state-owned enterprises. We will keep raising the cost for President Putin’s unconscionable war and atrocities against Ukraine,” he said.
RBI Monetary Policy | Repo rate left unchanged at 4%
“The MPC also unanimously decided to remain accommodative while focussing on withdrawal of accommodation to ensure that inflation remains within the target going forward, while supporting growth,” RBI governor Shaktikanta Das said while making the announcement.
Cabinet allows PSUs to surrender non-operational coal mines
The government said in a statement that the PSUs would be allowed to surrender non-operational mines without giving any reason.
IPL 2022 | Focus on Gaikwad as Chennai faces Hyderabad in battle of strugglers
Three successive losses have put new skipper Ravindra Jadeja under immense pressure and he would hope his teammates can script a turnaround against the Sunrisers, who too are smarting from two reverses.
IPL 2022 | Mumbai needs to fire in unison to effect turnaround against Bangalore
Mumbai Indians are enduring a poor beginning to the season as they have lost their first three games to remain pointless in the tournament so far.
