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US ends normal trade ties with Russia over Ukraine invasion, news agency AFP reported. The development came soon after the 193-member United Nations General Assembly approved a resolution on Thursday suspending Russia from the world body's Human Rights Council even as India abstained from voting.
Meanwhile, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has informed President Arif Alvi that four months would be required to hold transparent general elections in the country: Pakistan media
Pakistan's Supreme Court verdict on Imran Khan's no-trust vote which was to be announced at 7:30 pm, but has now been delayed. The top court's ruling is expected to come anytime soon.
Security was beefed up at the SC premises with television footage showing riot police deployed outside the apex court, Dawn reported.
Chief Justice of Pakistan Bandial, who is heading a five-member bench of Supreme Court, is all set to deliver the verdict on National Assembly deputy speaker Qasim Suri's move to dismiss a no-confidence motion against embattled Prime Minister Imran Khan at around 7:30 pm today.
Meanwhile, Dawn reported that security has been beefed up at Surpreme Court premises ahead of the much-awaited verdict.
Pakistan's Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial on Thursday noted that National Assembly deputy speaker Qasim Suri's move to dismiss a no-confidence motion against embattled Prime Minister Imran Khan through a controversial ruling is, prima facie, a violation of Article 95 of the Constitution and 'erroneous'.
The verdict will be announced at 7:30 pm in the evening, news agency PTI reported.
India on Thursday said it desires normal neighbourly relations with Pakistan while asserting that the onus is on Islamabad to create an environment free of terror and hostility for such engagement.
"The government's consistent position has been that India desires normal neighbourly relations with Pakistan and is committed to addressing issues, if any, bilaterally and peacefully in an atmosphere free of terror, hostility and violence," Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan said in Rajya Sabha.
The Enforcement Directorate is questioning former Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah in Delhi in a case related to J&K Bank, officials say as quoted by PTI.
Person with suspected new variant has recovered fully & high-risk contacts have been COVID negative.Samples have been sent to NIBMG, to reconfirm the type of strain. We're working to ensure that we are all safe. I urge people to not panic, tweets Maharashtra Min Aaditya Thackeray after India detected first case of XE Variant of Covid 19 in Mumbai.
UP | Some Hindu forces are pushing the nation towards hatred, which is not justified. Our Aazaan gets completed in 2-3 minutes, they have a problem with that as well. They don't see (noise) pollution over their 24hr Akhand Path: Haji M Salees, Gen Secretary, Sunni Ulema Council
The Rajya Sabha was adjourned sine die on Thursday, a day ahead of the scheduled end of the Budget Session.
The Lok Sabha was also adjourned indefinitely as soon as the House met for the day.
Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu could not read out his customary closing remarks that sum up the business conducted in the House during the session, as Shiv Sena and other opposition MPs created a ruckus.
While Shiv Sena MPs sought to raise the issue of an FIR registered against the BJP's Kirit Somaiya for allegedly siphoning of Rs 100 crore collected from people as donations for saving aircraft carrier INS Vikrant, TMC leader Derek O'Brien said no discussion on price rise was allowed during the entire session.
Due to runway closure in Bagdogra (IXB) till 1100 hours, all departures/arrivals and their consequential flights might get affected: SpiceJet
West Bengal | Hearing on Birbhum, Rampurhat violence begins in Calcutta High Court. CBI submits report before the court
IGL hiked the price of CNG in Delhi by Rs 2.5 per kg to Rs 69.11 per kg from today For Noida, Greater Noida & Ghaziabad, the CNG price has been hiked to Rs 71.67 per kg, while in Gurugram, it will cost Rs 77.44 per kg
The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Thursday resumed hearing the National Assembly proceedings case. The apex court may rule on the "unconstitutional" act by National Assembly Deputy Speaker Qasim Suri to block the vote of no-confidence against Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan as it deliberates over the case for the fifth consecutive day today.
The chief justice Of Pakistan had taken suo motu notice of the constitutional crisis that was triggered after Suri disallowed voting on the motion on April 3, deeming it "unconstitutional" — a move that the Opposition said was a blatant violation of the Constitution.
Many ministers from Andhra Pradesh cabinet likely to resign on April 9 or 11, final list of these names to be sent to Governor today. Only 4 ministers from present cabinet to retain post: Official sources
The counting of votes for the Bihar Legislative Council (MLC) elections began today at 8 am. The Bihar MLC Elections 2022 were held on Monday, April 4, across 24 local authority constituencies in 534 voting centres set up by the Election Commission. Overall 97.84 per cent polling was recorded with the highest in Gopalganj (98.98) and the lowest in East Champaran (91.7). For 24 seats, 186 candidates from different parties were in the fray.
Former Haryana Congress leader Nirmal Singh who later founded Haryana Democratic Front leader, and his daughter Chitra to join Aam Aadmi Party this afternoon
Union Cabinet meeting to be held this evening at 7 LKM in Delhi. Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) will also hold a meeting today in Delhi.
Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) to meet this evening at 7 LKM in Delhi, reports ANI.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is holding a meeting with MPs of Haryana. According to ABP News source, PM Modi is meeting the leaders over breakfast.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expresses gratitude to the health sector on the occasion of World Health Day; tweets "we are strengthening our Ayush network to further boost overall wellness."
On the occasion of World Health Day, the Ministry of Ayush is organising a grand programme for the demonstration of the common Yoga protocol at Red Fort.
Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla and Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal have joined the 'Yoga Utsav' celebration at Red Fort.
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The Ministry of AYUSH is scheduled to organize an event on the occasion of World Health Day at the Red Fort to demonstrate the common yoga practice, according to the official statement.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla is likely to be the chief guest of the event, according to the statement. The event will also see the presence of several Union Ministers, Members of Parliament, Ambassadors from various countries, prominent sports personalities and Yoga Gurus.
Apart from World Health Day, Thursday is also the 75th day of the countdown to International Yoga Day (IYD). The Ministry along with its various stakeholders has prepared a countdown program of 100 days for the 8th International Day of Yoga, in which 100 organizations are promoting Yoga in 100 locations, and cities.
Every year on 7 April, people all over the world celebrate World Health Day. This year this day will mark the seventieth anniversary of WHO (World Health Organisation).
UNGA to vote on suspension of Russia from UNHRC
The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) is scheduled to decide on the suspension of Russia from the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC).
The UN General Assembly will continue its Emergency Special Session Thursday morning and the gathering will be open and discourses will be accessible on camera through UNTV, CNN cited the representative for the leader of the UNGA, Paulina Kubiak Greer, as saying.
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