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PM Narendra Modi’s 3-Day Visit To Gujarat
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s three-day visit to his home state Gujarat is scheduled to begin on Monday. This is Modi’s second visit to the poll-bound state after the BJP’s major win in four out of five state assembly elections recently.
During his visit to Gujarat, PM Modi will also lay the foundation stone for WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine (GCTM) in Jamnagar.
Delhi Records More Than 500 Covid-19 Cases
The national capital recorded 517 fresh covid-19 cases on Sunday which is 56 more than the previous day. The positivity rate reached 4.21 percent with no fatalities so far.
Delhi has been witnessing an upward trend in the covid-19 cases for the last few days. However, the positivity rate reduced to 4.21 percent from 5.33 percent a day earlier.
Jahangirpuri Clash: Rohini Court Sends 2 Prime Accused To 1-Day Police Custody
The Rohini Court has sent two prime accused in the Jahangirpuri clash to one-day police custody, reported news agency ANI. The two prime accused have been identified as Ansar and Aslam.
The Delhi police presented 14 of the accused in Rohini court on Sunday. 12 of those presented have been sent to judicial custody for 14 days by the court, Advocate Vikas Verma told ANI.
The incident took place on Saturday as a mob pelted stones at a procession on the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti which led to clashes between two groups. The clashes left eight policemen and one other person injured on Saturday evening.
Delhi Auto & Cab Drivers' Strike
Commuters in Delhi may experience difficulties since numerous unions of the auto, taxi, and minibus drivers have announced to go on strike on Monday, news agency PTI reported.
Unions have been calling for fee increases and a reduction in CNG pricing. While other unions have declared a one-day strike, the Sarvodaya Driver Association Delhi, which has members who work for cab aggregators, has declared an "indefinite" strike beginning Monday.
Chandigarh Admin Mask Compulsory In Crowded Places
In view of the rising cases of covid-19, Chandigarh Administration has issued fresh guidelines. According to the advisory issued, wearing masks in crowded places in Chandigarh is mandatory.
PM Modi Visits Command & Control Centre For School In Gandhinagar, Gujarat
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits Command & Control Centre for School in Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits Command & Control Centre for School in Gandhinagar, Gujarat
— ANI (@ANI) April 18, 2022
Source: DD pic.twitter.com/DCOGtWPgOp
Congress's Chintan Shivir To Be Held In Jaipur From May 14 To 16
Congress's Chintan Shivir is to be held in Jaipur on May 14, 15, and 16. Party leaders from across the country will gather in Jaipur to discuss the electoral defeat and brainstorm on the upcoming strategy.
PM Modi To Address Nation On Parkash Purab Of Sikh Guru Tegh Bahadur On April 21
PM Narendra Modi to address nation from Red Fort on 400th Parkash Purab of Sikh guru Tegh Bahadur on April 21: Culture Ministry.
Russian TV Broadcasts Video Of Captured 'Britons' Demanding UK PM To Negotiate Their Release
Russian TV broadcasts video of captured 'Britons' demanding UK PM negotiate their release, news agency AFP reported.