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Lockdown Helps Mentally Ill Man Reunite With Family After 10 Years
Chhattisgarh’s Bastar district administration has helped a mentally ill Tamil Nadu man to reunite with his family after 10 years. Wandering in Jagdalpur city during COVID-19 lockdown, Shiva Prakash was quarantined by the health officials and was allowed to leave only after verification of his details. Reportedly, Prakash could communicate the officials that he is from Tiruvannamalai in Tamil Nadu only after months. Interestingly, a missing… read-more
Tags: National news, Positive news, Tamil Nadu, Chhattisgarh
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200 Bed Hospital To Be Built With Mosque In Ayodhya, Reveals IICF
The Indo-Islamic Cultural Foundation formed by the UP State Sunni Central Waqf Board has unveiled the design of the mosque to be built in Ayodhya. The allotted five-acre land will be used to make a mosque, and other utilities including a 200-bed hospital, community kitchen, and a modern library. Additionally, the mosque will have installed solar panels and will have enough space for 2,000 people to pray together.
Tags: National news, Uttar Pradesh, Mosque
Courtesy: The Tribune
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5 States To Avail Extra Grants For Completing Business Reforms
The Finance Ministry on December 20 permitted five states - Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Telengana and Tamil Nadu - to borrow an additional amount from the Union government. The ministry will allot Rs 16,728 crore additionally towards the states for completing the reforms related to 'ease of doing business'. Earlier in May 2020, the government announced the states could avail an additional grant after completing the reform… read-more
Tags: National news, FINANCE MINISTRY, Business reforms
Courtesy: The Tribune
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BJP MP Sakshi Maharaj Demands To End Minority Status Of Muslims
Sparking a controversy, BJP MP Sakshi Maharaj on December 19 said that "the minority status of the Muslims should be abolished". Stating that India’s Muslim population is more than that of Pakistan, he insisted that the abolishment should be done with "immediate effect". He further said Muslims should consider themselves as "younger siblings" of Hindus. Maharaj added that the Centre would soon pass a legislation to control the population… read-more
Tags: BJP MP, National news, Political News, Sakshi Maharaj
Courtesy: The Tribune
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Malegaon Blast Accused BJP MP Pragya Thakur Again Skips NIA Hearing
Malegaon blast accused BJP MP Pragya Singh Thakur did not attend a special NIA court's December 19 hearing, making it second such instance this month. Her lawyer JP Mishra informed the court that she has been admitted to AIIMS Delhi since December 18. Besides her, one more accused of the total seven, Sudhakar Chaturvedi, was absent. The judge has now asked all of them to appear before the court on January 4.
Tags: Pragya Thakur, National news, Political News, BJP, Malegaon Blast
Courtesy: The New Indian Express
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Andhra Police Constable Makes Rs 10,000 Charity For Needy Every Month
K Krishna Murthy, a constable from Srikakulam Andhra Pradesh, spends Rs 10,000 every month for providing ration and clothing to needy people. Murthy helps more than 30 people every month from his salary. He said he got inspired by his grandparents and parents and has been doing this since 2017. Besides distributing blankets, he also provides books and dictionaries to children on Abdul Kalam and Swami Vivekananda’s birth anniversaries.
Tags: Andhra Pradesh, National news, Donations, Police Constable
Courtesy: The New Indian Express
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Delhi HC Asks AIIMS Nurse Union To Stop Ongoing Strikes
The Delhi High Court has restricted the 'indefinite' strike declared by AIIMS Nurses on December 15. The Strike has been restrained till the next hearing on January 18 by Justice Navin Chawla. Reportedly, the nurses were asked to resume working by the Delhi HC after AIIMS Delhi said the authorities are considering the demands of the Nurse Union.… read-more
Tags: National news, Nurse Strike, AIIMS Delhi, Delhi High Court
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Jio Accuse Airtel, Vodafone Of 'Unethical' Campaigns
Stating that port-out requests have significantly increased, Reliance Jio has accused Bharti Airtel and Vi of using the farmers' protest for 'unethical' campaigning. In a letter to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), Jio mentioned that Airtel and Vi had allegedly campaigned a switch from Jio would support the protesting farmers. Moreover, Jio has asked for strict action against the companies. However, Airtel and Vi have denied… read-more
Tags: Reliance India, Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, VODAFONE IDEA, National news
Courtesy: The Telegraph
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AIIMS Delhi Nurses To Hold Indefinite Strike From December 14
The AIIMS Nurses Union has declared an indefinite strike on December 14 after accusing the administration of not fulfilling their demands. The nurses have asked for redressal of their demands, including the 6th Central Pay Commission. AIIMS Director Dr Randeep Guleria has called the strike 'unfortunate'. Moreover, he has appealed the nurses to resume working and help the nation "get through the pandemic."
Tags: Nurse Strike, AIIMS Delhi, National news, Medical
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10 Farmers' Organizations Submit Memorandum Supporting New Laws
Ten farmers organizations have submitted a memorandum on December 14 to the Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar extending their support to the three farm laws. Reportedly, the farmers were associated with the All India Kisan Coordination Committee and are from different states. In the memorandum, the organizations have requested the central government not to get affected by the farmers' protest and stay rigid on the three farm… read-more
Tags: Farmers Protest, National news, Narendra Singh Tomar, Political News
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