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Russia Detains Kremlin Critic Alexei Navalny
Police detained prominent Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny on arrival in Moscow on Sunday, 17 January, after he flew home to Russia from Germany for the first time since he was poisoned last summer, triggering a political clash with the West.
(Source: Reuters)
Brazilian Health Regulator Approves Emergency Use of Sinovac, AstraZeneca Vaccines
Brazilian health regulator ANVISA has approved emergency use of COVID-19 vaccines from China’s Sinovac Biotech Ltd and Britain’s AstraZeneca.
(Source: Reuters)
PM to Perform Bhoomi Poojan of Ahmedabad Metro Rail Project Phase-II and Surat Metro Rail Project Today
PM Narendra Modi to perform Bhoomi Poojan of Ahmedabad Metro Rail Project Phase-II and Surat Metro Rail Project, via video conferencing today.
(Source: ANI)
India Reports 13,788 Fresh COVID-19 Cases
India reports 13,788 new COVID-19 cases, taking total cases in the country to 1,05,71,773, as death toll rises to 1,52,419. Meanwhile, active cases stands at 2,08,012, while total discharges are at 1,02,11,342.
CEC Arora, Other Poll Officials to Visit Assam to Review Election Preparedness
A bench comprising Chief Election Commissioner Sunil Arora and Election Commissioners Sushil Chandra and Rajiv Kumar, DG Dharmendra Sharma, Deputy Election Commissioner and officials will leave for poll-bound Assam today, to review election preparedness.
(Source: ANI)
Plea in HC Against Lakshmi Vilas Bank-DBS Merger
A plea in the Delhi High Court has challenged the scheme of amalgamation of Lakshmi Vilas Bank with Development Bank of Singapore (DBS), contending that its shareholders have been "left in the lurch" and the Centre and the Reserve Bank have failed to protect their interests.
(Source: PTI)
PM Modi Performs Bhoomi Pujan of Two Rail Projects
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday performed the 'Bhoomi Poojan' of Ahmedabad Metro Rail Project Phase-II and Surat Metro Rail Project via video conferencing.
Mumbai Court Sends Sameer Khan to 14-Day Judicial Custody
Mumbai’s Esplanade Court sends Sameer Khan, the son-in-law of Maharashtra Minister Nawab Malik, to 14-day judicial custody in connection with a drugs case.
(Source: ANI)
India Supplies 2 Mobile Harbour Cranes to Iran: Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has informed that India has supplied a consignment of two Mobile Harbour Cranes (MHC) to Iran’s Chabahar port. The total contract value of the contract agreement for supply of 6 MHC’s is over USD 25 million.
(Source: ANI)
Health Minister Inaugurates New Burns & Plastic Surgery Block at AIIMS
Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan today inaugurated the newly constructed Burns and Plastic Surgery Block of AIIMS, New Delhi and dedicated it to Sushruta, ‘The Father of Plastic Surgery’, reported ANI, citing Union Health Ministry.
CBI Nabs Senior Railway Officer in Bribery Probe
Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested a senior railway officer of Northeast Frontier Railway and four others in an on-going investigation of a case related to alleged bribery of Rs One crore, reported ANI, citing CBI.
Rafale Jet to Be Part of Republic Day Parade: IAF
Rafale fighter jet will be part of the Republic Day parade 2021 in New Delhi, said IAF Spokesperson Wing Commander Indranil Nandi, according to ANI.
Mortal Remains of Minor Girl Found in Barmer
Body of a minor girl was found in an agriculture field in Barmer district earlier on Monday, reported ANI.
"We have sent the body for post mortem and have collected evidence. Probe has been initiated," said Anand Sharma, SP, Barmer, according to ANI.
DC Jodhpur to Probe Bus Fire Incident That Killed 6
Divisional Commissioner, Jodhpur to conduct an inquiry into the incident of fire in a bus which led to the death of six people in Jalore on 16 January, reported ANI.
PM Modi Becomes President of Somnath Temple Trust
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has become the president of Somnath Temple Trust, tweeted Union Home Minister Amit Shah, on Monday, 18 January.
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