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PM Modi To Inaugurate Lord Mahavir Nirvana Mahotsav On Sunday
PM Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the Mahavir Nirvana Mahotsav on Mahavir Jayanti at the Bharat Mandapam, marking the 2,550th anniversary of Lord Mahavir's nirvana. Esteemed saints from the Jain community will grace the occasion, where PM Modi will release a commemorative stamp and deliver an address.
President Droupadi Murmu, in her message ahead of Mahavir Jayanti, urged individuals to promote love, harmony, and contribute to the nation's development with dedication.
"On the auspicious occasion of Mahavir Jayanti, I extend warm greetings and best wishes to all fellow citizens, especially to the Jain community. Mahavir Jayanti marks the birth anniversary of Lord Mahavir – the epitome of non-violence and compassion," President Murmu said.
"This festival gives us the message of love and peace. Lord Mahavir showed the path of non-violence, celibacy, truth, and renunciation for creating an ideal and civilised society. His teachings will always remain relevant for the welfare of mankind," she also said.
Rahul, Kharge, Lalu And Others From I.N.D.I.A Bloc To Attain Rally In Ranchi
Leaders from 14 political parties, consisting of Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi, Lalu Prasad, Farooq Abdullah, Akhilesh Yadav, and Sunita Kejriwal, wife of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, decided to participate in the opposition I.N.D.I.A Bloc's 'Ulgulan Nyay rally' on April 21, alliance leaders highlighted on Thursday.
As per PTI, The rally will be held in the Jharkhand capital's Prabhat Tara ground, which will be lead by Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM).
In a joint press briefing, the bloc leaders outlined that the rally has the support of 28 parties, and over five lakh people from across the state are expected to participate.
JMM general secretary and central spokesperson Supriyo Bhattacharya confirmed the consent from the leaders of 14 parties till Wednesday. He added that senior Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi have also confirmed their participation in the rally.
"RJD chief Lalu Prasad, former Bihar deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav, National Conference president Farooq Abdullah, and Samajwadi party chief Akhilesh Yadav have also given their nod to join the rally," he said.
Bhattacharya further added that Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal’s wife Sunita and Sanjay Singh from Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), Derek O’Brien from TMC, Priyanka Chaturvedi from Shiv Sena (UBT), Dipankar Bhattacharya from CPI (ML) and others will be participating in the rally.
"Due to the Lok Sabha election schedule in South India, some of the leaders from there might not come but they have extended their support," he further added.
Rajnath Singh Schedule To Visit Siachen Tomorrow
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is scheduled to visit Siachen on April 22, where he will interact with the Armed Forces personnel stationed in the area, ANI reported.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will visit Siachen tomorrow, on April 22. He will interact with the Armed Forces personnel deployed in the region.
— ANI (@ANI) April 21, 2024
Fire Breaks Out At Ghazipur Landfill Site In Delhi
A fire broke out at Ghazipur landfill site in Delhi, ANI reported.
#WATCH | Fire breaks out at Ghazipur landfill site in Delhi pic.twitter.com/c0mNz0qAB8
— ANI (@ANI) April 21, 2024
CDS General Anil Chauhan Embarks On Visit To France To Bolster Defence Ties
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Anil Chauhan, has embarked on an official trip to France to strengthen defence relations between the two countries, which have seen significant progress in recent years.
Throughout his visit, General Anil Chauhan will engage in discussions with high-ranking officials from both the civilian and military sectors of France. This includes meetings with counterparts such as the French Chief of Defence Staff (CEMA), General Thierry Burkhard, the Director of IHEDN (National Institute for Higher Defence Studies), and the Director General of Armament.
Heatwave Grips East India, Red Alert In West Bengal As Temperatures Soar
Senior scientist IMD Delhi, Naresh Kumar said, "Heatwave situation is currently prevailing in East India and it is expected that in the coming 4-5 days the heatwave will continue in some states. In West Bengal, we have issued a Red alert as heatwave to severe heatwave is prevailing there. The temperature is 6.5 to 4 degrees higher than normal. Along with this, the minimum temperature is also higher than normal. From tomorrow, we predict that there will be a slight drop in the temperature, and after that Orange alert has been given for 4 days," ANI reported.
#WATCH | Senior scientist IMD Delhi, Naresh Kumar says, "Heatwave situation is currently prevailing in East India and it is expected that in the coming 4-5 days the heatwave will continue in some states. In West Bengal, we have issued a Red alert as heatwave to severe heatwave is… pic.twitter.com/Vy4QIPeLTK
— ANI (@ANI) April 21, 2024
Breaking News LIVE: AAP Workers, Leaders Protest Outside In Support Of Delhi CM Kejriwal
AAP workers and party leaders protest outside Tihar Jail in support of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal. Delhi Minister Atishi said that Delhi people sent insulin to Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, as his insulin level has reached 300 and without it cannot be controlled.
“People of Delhi have sent insulin for Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal. He has been a diabetic patient for the last 30 years and today his sugar level has reached 300. Doctors will tell you that without insulin this cannot be controlled and if the Tihar jail administration denies providing insulin then Arvind Kejriwal’s life is in danger. Who will be responsible for this?” Minister Atishi said.
VIDEO | Several AAP workers and party leaders protest outside Tihar Jail in support of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal.
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) April 21, 2024
“People of Delhi have sent insulin for Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal. He has been a diabetic patient for the last 30 years and today his sugar level has reached 300.… pic.twitter.com/XXAT3FX2Jb