Breaking HIGHLIGHTS— Operation Kaveri: First Flight Carrying Indian Nationals From Sudan Lands In Delhi
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Delhi Mayor Polls To Be Held Today:
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) will hold elections for mayor and deputy mayor on Wednesday (April 26). Sunita, an AAP councillor from Dwarka C ward, joined the BJP on Monday in the presence of senior BJP leaders from Delhi. While welcoming Sunita into the party, Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva claimed that AAP volunteers were treated like "bonded labour."
Delhi Court Likely To Pass Order On Sisodia's Bail On Wednesday:
A court in this city is expected to rule on AAP leader Manish Sisodia's bail application in a money laundering case related to the alleged Delhi excise policy scam on Wednesday. After hearing arguments on Sisodia's application for relief claiming that his custody was no longer required for investigation, Special Judge M K Nagpal reserved the order.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) had objected to the application, claiming that the investigation was at a "crucial" stage and that the former Delhi deputy chief minister had planted forged e-mails to demonstrate public support for the policy. The federal anti-money laundering agency has also stated that it has discovered new evidence of his involvement in the alleged crime.
PM Modi To Address Closing Ceremony Of Saurashtra Tamil Sangamam:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will use video conferencing to address the closing ceremony of the Saurashtra Tamil Sangamam on Wednesday, according to a press release issued by the prime minister's office (PMO).
The programme arose from the prime minister's vision of promoting the spirit of "Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat" through initiatives that bring out and help rediscover the age-old links between people in different parts of the country, according to a statement from the Prime Minister's Office.
The Kashi Tamil Sangamam was organised earlier with this in mind, it said. The Saurashtra Tamil Sangamam advances this vision by celebrating Gujarat and Tamil Nadu's shared culture and heritage.
VP Dhankhar To Inaugurate 'Mann Ki Baat@100' Conclave Today:
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar will inaugurate the daylong 'Mann Ki Baat@100' conclave organised by Prasar Bharti on Wednesday to commemorate the 100th edition of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's monthly radio address.
In the presence of Communications Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, Information, and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur, and Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary, Home Minister Amit Shah will address the conclave's valedictory session, where a commemorative coin and postage stamp will also be unveiled.
The first session will be followed by four sessions highlighting the wide-ranging themes of the prime minister's interactions during Mann Ki Baat to highlight the radio program's transformative impact on the country.
Operation Kaveri: First Flight Carrying Indian Nationals From Sudan Lands In Delhi
Under "Operation Kaveri," the first batch of 360 Indians from crisis-torn Sudan arrived in New Delhi this evening.
J&K: Northern Army Commander Visits Rajouri & Poonch Sector, Interacts With Troops
Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi, Northern Army Commander, visited Rajouri and Poonch Sectors today to review operational readiness and take stock of ongoing operations. He interacted with troops stationed in outlying areas.
J&K | Northern Army Commander Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi today visited Rajouri & Poonch Sector & reviewed operational preparedness & took stock of ongoing operations. He interacted with the troops deployed in remote areas. pic.twitter.com/lxW1mm42ds
— ANI (@ANI) April 26, 2023
After 64 Years, Dalai Lama Gets 1959 Ramon Magsaysay Award In Person
The 1959 Ramon Magsaysay Award was personally presented to Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama at his residence in Dharamsala on Wednesday by members of the award foundation after 64 years, according to his office. Susanna B Afan, president of the Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation, and Foundation Trustee Emily A Abrera met with the Dalai Lama, the Nobel Peace Prize laureate, to personally present the 1959 Ramon Magsaysay Award after 64 years.
Pope Allows Women To Vote At Upcoming Meeting Of Bishops For 1st Time
The Pope will allow women to vote for the first time at the upcoming meeting of bishops, with the goal of increasing women's participation in decision-making roles, according to the Associated Press.
Operation Kaveri: Delhi-Bound Flight Leaves Jeddah Airport Onboarding 360 Indians | WATCH
News agency ANI on Wednesday posted a video with the caption: "360 Indian nationals board a flight from Jeddah Airport bound for New Delhi. They have been evacuated from war-torn Sudan."
#WATCH | 360 Indian nationals leave from Jeddah Airport on a flight bound for New Delhi. They have been evacuated from the conflict-torn Sudan. #OperationKaveri
— ANI (@ANI) April 26, 2023
(Video: MoS MEA V. Muraleedharan) pic.twitter.com/qzp2E0VHQY