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TMC to look beyond Bengal, will go to a state only to win: Abhishek Banerjee
With the BJP emerging as the TMC’s primary opponent in West Bengal, Abhishek said, “Our target is not to defeat the BJP. Our target is to save the country and protect our Constitution.”
Bengal chief secretary ignores summons from Centre; retires, becomes adviser to CM
Banerjee also announced that Home Secretary H K Dwivedi would be the new chief secretary of West Bengal, and B P Gopalika would be the new home secretary.
‘Project is of national importance’: Delhi High Court refuses to halt Central Vista project
Refusing to suspend work at the redevelopment project amid the pandemic, a Bench comprising Chief Justice DN Patel and Justice Jyoti Singh said, “Central Vista Avenue Redevelopment Project is equall
Narada case: SC says let Calcutta HC bench decide
The agency had approached the apex court over the high court sending the four TMC leaders arrested in the case to house arrest.
Migrant workers’ registration process very slow; expedite for pandemic benefit schemes, says Supreme Court
The court also instructed the authorities not to insist on any identity card and said any self declaration will make the migrants eligible for food grains.
Idea Exchange: In last few years, at times State has backed mob attacking civil liberties. It’s necessary for courts to protect liberties, says Justice Mathur, former Chief Justice of Allahabad HC
"In the constitutional structure, the judiciary is also a face of the State. The executive, legislature and judiciary need to have respect for each other," says Justice Mathur
Protesting farmers seek resumption of dialogue with govt
As head of the government, the onus of resuming serious and sincere dialogue with the farmers lies with the PM, the letter said.
Delhi HC seeks Centre’s stand on Covaxin trial on children
During the trial, which will be conducted on 525 healthy volunteers, vaccine will be given by intramuscular route in two doses on day 0 and day 28, according to the health ministry.
Jaishankar, senior US Defense official at IE-FT event today
The discussion will be around the fraught relations between India and China marked by an unresolved border dispute on the one hand, and a steadily deepening economic engagement on the other.
Plea in Supreme Court for making PM CARES fund party in case on Covid-19 management
“However, in proceedings before the Delhi High Court and media reports, there have been conflicting reports about how many of these plants were installed and were operational,” Gokhale alleged.
CBI files graft case against former MDs of Iffco, IPL
Prices of phosphatic (P) and potassic (K) fertiliesrs are determined by the market as subsidies provided by the government are minimal and fixed. These fertilisres are mostly imported.
Farmer groups demand rollback of DAP price rise
“We demand the government to withdraw the increased rate immediately. The rising prices of DAP and diesel are primarily a sign of dismantling of the minimum support price (MSP) system. The input cos
Give ration, 2 free meals/day to migrant workers, SC tells Centre, Delhi, UP and Haryana
The Thursday’s order came on an application by activists led by Harsh Mander, seeking urgent directions to ensure that migrant workers are not deprived of ration and food security and are able to tr
Central Vista: Centre against suspension of work, tells Delhi High Court Covid protocols being strictly adhered
“While the arrangements for the stay of the workers were being made at the site, permission was sought for transportation of materials and labourers from Sarai Kale Khan camp to the worksite, includ
Mamata writes to PM seeking increase in medical oxygen supply
After taking oath as a chief minister for her third term on Thursday, Banerjee met officials to draw up an action plan for Covid-19 management.
SC refuses to entertain petition to suspend Central Vista work
“We hope and trust that high court shall consider the prayer for early hearing,” it said. The HC is scheduled to take up the case on May 17.
US task force on pandemic to send 1,000 ventilators to India
The first shipment of ventilators will land in India on 5 May and additional shipments are expected to reach India by 3 June 2021.
Send at least one member from each family to Delhi border: Punjab farmer organisations
Rajewal also said: “SKM is ready for dialogue and farmers are completely optimistic about it.” The government should stop maligning the farmers and initiate the talks with good intentions, he adde
India, UK to unveil road map for stronger trade ties on May 4 virtual summit
The MEA said in a statement on Monday that the road map will cover five key areas, namely people-to-people relationship, trade and prosperity, defence and security, climate action and healthcare
Media ‘must report fully’ what happens in court: SC on EC plea
The Supreme Court said that reporting by the media brings accountability and showed that judges were dispensing their duties fully, thus fostering citizens confidence in the judicial process.
Maharashtra complains about restrictions on soybean seed movement from MP
A number of seed companies from Maharashtra as well as MP have seed production of breeder, certified or truthful seed in Indore and Ujjain districts and other districts of MP, he said.
SC asks Centre why it did not consider granting compulsory licenses to more pharma companies for manufacture of drugs
During the suo moto hearing on Covid crisis, a Special Bench comprising Justice DY Chandrachud, LN Rao and SR Bhat asked Solicitor General Tushar Mehta that “has the Centre considered to invoking Se
India receives first US aid shipment
The US aid agency is also quickly procuring 1,000 medical oxygen concentrators that will be used in 320 primary health care facilities.
ESIC to provide free of cost medical care for subscribers at Covid facilities
Out of 151 hospitals, 103 ESI hospitals are run by states and the remining by the corporations itself. As of September 2020, ESIC had 2.94 crore insured persons.
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