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A total of 251 Myanmarese refugees have sought shelter in Mizoram's Champhai district after the recent airstrikes on an insurgent camp by the armed forces of the neighbouring country, an official said on Wednesday. Champhai Deputy Commissioner James Lalrinchhana told PTI that 251 Myanmar citizens have entered India and taken shelter in three villages in Champhai since the airstrikes on the headquarters of Chin National Army (CNA). The Myanmar armed forces had launched two aerial attacks targeting Camp Victoria, the military headquarters of CNA located close to the India-Myanmar border, on January 10 and 11.
Afghanistan ambassador to India Farid Mamumdzay has called the suppression of women rights in Afghanistan by the Taliban 'unfortunate', adding that he hopes the Taliban would reconsider and revisit their policies and allow Afghan women the right to education and work.
DCW chief Swati Maliwal reaches Jantar Mantar to support wrestlers protesting against alleged sexual harassment by WFI chief. "I'm shocked. The women who've taken India to great heights have assembled in Jantar Mantar to ask for justice. It's shameful," Maliwal said. "We've sent notices to Delhi police & Union sports ministry. Immediate justice should be served in this case. WFI President should be arrested & stern action should be taken against the coaches whose names have come up in the matter," she added.
Delhi Police Crime Branch has busted an espionage network invoked in leaking sensitive information related to the Ministry of Finance. Contractual employee Sumit, a data entry operator was arrested for espionage activities in lieu of money and providing classified data to foreign countries, news agency ANI reported. During his search, one mobile phone which was being used by him for sharing secret information related to the Ministry of Finance was recovered. A case has been registered under the Official Secrets Act, Delhi Police Crime Branch said.
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday asserted that he has "no doubt" Moscow would emerge victorious in Ukraine, despite military setbacks in the nearly year-long offensive, news agency AFP reported.
"Char Dham yatra will start after 4 months. So it's not right to spread false rumours about the situation in Uttarakhand. People shouldn't make assumptions about the situation from afar," Uttarakhand CM PS Dhami said. CM Dhami had a meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi today.
Sixteen people including Ukraine's Interior Minister have been killed in a chopper crash near Kyiv, as per reports.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday inaugurated the second phase of Saansad Khel Mahakumbh in UP's Basti district via video conferencing and said that such opportunities "give local sportspersons to fly".
"Delighted that a grand Khel Mahakumbh has been organised here. This'll give an opportunity for local sportspersons to fly. I've been told that around 200 MPs of India oragnised such events in their constituencies," he said.
"I'm an MP from Kashi. Even there, a series of such sports events has begun. By organising such Khel Mahakumbh at several places & organising MP Sports Events, MPs are working to build the future of the new generation," he added.
The PM said that the Mahakumbh will benefit country's youth power as young athletes who perform well at Saansad Khel Mahakumbh are being selected for further training at Sports Authority of India's training centres.
Another speciality of Saansad Khel Mahakumbh is that our daughters are participating in it in large numbers. I am confident that the daughters of Basti, Purvanchal, UP and the country will similarly show their strength in national and international competitions, he added.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday inaugurated the second phase of Saansad Khel Mahakumbh 2022-23 being organised in Uttar Pradesh's Basti district via video conferencing, reported ANI.
Eastern Indonesia and southern Philippines were hit by an earthquake of 7.0 magnitude on the Richter Scale Wednesday, reported the Associated Press, adding that no damage was immediately reported and no tsunami alert was issued.
The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake occurred 48 kilometers (30 miles) deep under the sea, centered 154 kilometers (94 miles) northwest of Tobelo.
The Nepal Civil Aviation Authority said that it has recovered the bodies of 71 people onboard the ill-fated Yeti Airlines which plunged into a gorge along the Seti river near Pokhara on Sunday and that the search for the one missing person is underway, reported ANI.
Supreme Court's Constitution Bench has reserved its verdict on the row between the Centre and the Delhi government over control of administrative services in Delhi.
Delhi High Court restrains CBI from acting on the order of Lokpal directing an investigation against MCD officials. The high court issued notice to Lokpal and directed to file an affidavit. The order of Lokpal was challenged by the MCD.
Minister of State for Health, Bharati Pravin Pawar said that health is an integral part of G20 agenda while speaking at the Health Working Group Meeting in Kerala.
"During once in century-crisis of pandemic, G20 countries consistently worked for promoting coordinated efforts among its members to achieve good & equitable health for all. Health is integral part of G20 agenda," she said.
A fire broke out a house in North East Delhi's Ghonda area, reported ANI adding that two fire tenders were present at the spot.
Qantas QF 144 flight issued a mayday alert after reporting failure of one of its engines, reported AFP. The flight from Auckland has issued the mayday alert and is due to arrive at Sydney airport at 3:30 pm. The paramedics are on standby and ambulances have been rushed to the spot.
Retired IPS officer, Pankaj Kumar Singh has been appointed as Deputy National Security Adviser in National Security Council Secretariat, reported ANI. He has been appointed on a contract basis for two years.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced financial assistance of Rs 5 lakhs to the families of four youths from Ghazipur who were killed in the Nepal aircraft crash, reported PTI.
The Border Security Force on the intervening night of January 17 and 18 foiled a design to smuggle contraband and arms by a Pakistani drone at Punjab's Gurdaspur, reported ANI.
On the intervening foggy night of 17-18 Jan 2023, Border Security Force foiled the nefarious design of smugglers to smuggle contraband and recovered 4 China-made pistols, 8 magazines, and 47 live rounds dropped by a Pakistani drone in Uncha Takala village in Punjab's Gurdaspur, said the BSF in a statement.
Several flights were delayed at Delhi airport due to fog and low visibility conditions.
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BJP National Executive Meeting Concludes
The national executive meeting of the Bharatiya Janata Party concluded Tuesday with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's closing speech. In his speech, the Modi said that India's best era is coming and everyone should dedicate themselves to the development of the country while addressing the second day of the Bharatiya Janata Party national executive meet.
"BJP is no longer a mere political movement but also a social movement working to transform socio-economic conditions," PM Modi told the gathering.
PM said that BJP workers have to forge connections with all sections of society with sensitivity and not do anything just for votes but to bring change in the country, reported ANI.
UN Designates Abdul Rahman Makki As Global Terrorist
The United Nations Security Council on Monday listed Pakistan-based Abdul Rehman Makki as a global terrorist under its ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaeda sanctions committee, reported ANI. The move came after China put on India's bid to name the Lashkar-e-Taiba leader a global terrorist.
Greta Thunberg Detained In Germany
Climate activist Greta Thunberg was among those jailed during Tuesday's rallies against the demolition of the coal hamlet of Luetzerath, news agency Reuters reported citing police statements.
Thunberg was arrested while protesting at the Garzweiler 2 opencast coal mine, around 9 kilometres (5.6 miles) from Luetzerath.
Thunberg, who joined the protestors on Friday, was seen alone in a large police bus after being seized, according to a Reuters witness.
"We are going to use force to get you to the identity check," a police officer told the group, according to the report.
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