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Over 1 crore Ayushman cards created during Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra

In a significant milestone demonstrating the strengthening of the country’s health infrastructure and propelling healthcare excellence in India, India has achieved a commendable landmark. 1,02,23,619 crore Ayushman cards have been created during the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra, as per an official press release.

KEJRIWAL GETS THIRD SUMMONS FROM ED

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday issued a fresh summon to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in connection with the excise policy case and has asked him to appear before it on January 3.

RETURNING MY PADMA SHRI: WRESTLER BAJRANG PUNIA

India’s ace wrestler Bajrang Punia on Friday wrote a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi saying that he is returning his Padma Shri as a mark of protest over the results of the recent Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) elections where Sanjay Singh, an aide of former WFI president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, was elected as the president.

CENTRE RELYING ON TECH FOR DELIVERING SERVICES TO CITIZENS: JITENDRA SINGH

Union Minister of State for Personnel Jitendra Singh on Friday said the Centre is making maximum use of technology to ensure hassle-free delivery of services to the citizens.

FRENCH PREZ MACRON TO BE CHIEF GUEST OF R-DAY CELEBRATIONS

India and France share a high degree of convergence on a range of regional and global issues as strategic partners.

Rishabh Pant Optimistic As Fitness Levels Improve Gradually

Star Indian wicketkeeper batter and Delhi Capitals Rishabh Pant said that he is still on his way to recovering 100 per cent from the injuries sustained during a car accident last year and he will be fully fit hopefully within next few months.

Taiwan Will Be Reunified With China, But Timing Not Decided: XI

Chinese President has told his US counterpart Joe Biden that Beijing will reunify Taiwan with mainland China but that the timing has not yet been decided, NBC News reported.

Young archer Aditi Swami delighted to receive Arjuna Award

Up-and-coming archer Aditi Swami, who was listed for the Arjuna Award alongside other athletes, expressed her happiness stating that it was her dream to win laurels for the country.

England coach willing to give Stokes, Archer time to recover for T20 WC

England coach Matthew Mott confirmed that star all-rounder Ben Stokes and pacer Jofra Archer will get the opportunity to regain their fitness for featuring in the 2024 T20 World Cup.

INDIA'S PERFECT START: BOWLERS AND OPENERS STEAL THE SHOW AT WANKHEDE

Australia might have overlooked a strategic move by delaying the introduction of spin earlier in the game. Only time will tell if this decision proves critical.

JASON STATHAM'S 'THE BEEKEEPER' TO DEBUT IN THEATRES IN JAN 2024

Actor Jason Statham’s action thriller “The Beekeeper” will be released in Indian theatres on January 19, 2024, PVR INOX Pictures announced on Thursday.

Actor Pankaj Tripathi launches the trailer of 'Main Atal Hoon'

Actor Pankaj Tripathi launched the trailer of his upcoming film ‘Main Atal Hoon’, which revolves around the life of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

CONCERNS RISE OVER EXCESSIVE FORCE ON BALOCH LONG MARCH PROTESTORS

Frowning on the use of water cannons, tear gas and excessive force against the Baloch Long March protestors in Islamabad on Thursday, Amnesty International has said that it was ‘deeply concerned’ over the crackdown.

TRUMP ASKS SUPREME COURT TO PUT OFF HEARING CASE ON IMMUNITY CLAIM

Former US President Donald Trump on Wednesday urged the Supreme Court to reject federal prosecutors’ request to immediately review his claim that he cannot be prosecuted for trying to overturn his 2020 election defeat, the newspaper reported.

US envoy and UN official hold talks on Afghanistan crisis

The UNAMA (United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan) Deputy Special Representative for Afghanistan, Resident Coordinator, and Humanitarian Coordinator, Indrika Ratwatte, met with US Special Representative for Afghanistan, Thomas West to discuss the humanitarian and economic conditions in Afghanistan as well as help for Afghan refugees, as reported by the news channel.

ISRAEL CHANNELS MILLIONS INTO SUSTAINABLE ENERGY FOR REMOTE ZONES

Over the past two years (2022-23), Israel’s Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure provided more than 90 local authorities grants totalling over 130 million Shekels (USD 36 million) to promote sustainable energy.

EIGHT CHINESE AIRCRAFT, THREE VESSELS SPOTTED IN VICINITY OF TAIWAN

Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defence announced on Thursday that eight Chinese People’s Liberation Army aircraft and 3 PLAN vessels around Taiwan were detected at 6 a.m. UTC.

NEPAL AIRLINES TO AUCTION FIVE CHINESE AIRCRAFT

Dubbed “White Elephant,” Nepal Airlines Corporation, the national flag carrier of Nepal, has called for a bid to auction five Chinese aircraft that have remained off the air for three years.

Pak Tehreek-e-Insaf leader Asad Qaiser released from jail

Pakistan’s former National Assembly (NA) speaker and Pakistan Tehreeke-Insaf (PTI) leader Asad Qaiser was released from jail on Wednesday following the withdrawal of his detention order under the Maintenance of Public Order Ordinance (MPO), Dawn newspaper reported.

ISRAELI DEFENCE MIN PLEDGES TO DEFEND RED SEA AGAINST TERRORISTS

Israel’s Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant visited an Israeli Navy “Sa’ar 6” class Missile Ship sailing in the Gulf of Eilat on Wednesday. He also met with the Navy commanders and soldiers operating in the vicinity of the city of Eilat.

CONGRESS LEADER RAHUL GANDHI TO DELHI HIGH COURT: WILL TAKE DOWN TWEET DISCLOSING IDENTITY OF MINOR RAPE VICTIM

The Delhi High Court in the case Makarand Suresh Mhadlekar v. Rahul Gandhi & Ors observed wherein it has been informed by the Congress leader Rahul Gandhi that he will take down his tweet allegedly disclosing the identity and sensitive details about a minor girl, who was raped and murdered in 2021, and her family on social media.

DELHI HIGH COURT DIRECTED CISF TO AMEND RULES TO ALLOW RECRUITMENT OF WOMEN AS DRIVERS WITHIN SIX MONTHS

The Delhi High Court in the case Kush Kalra v. Union Of India observed and has directed the Central Industrial Security Force, CISF to amend its recruitment Rules to allow recruitment of women as drivers in the force, within six months.

Political Pulse: Opposition desperation and 'maturity' of BJP leadership

The optics are critical. The attack on Parliament is serious. Who were the people behind calling the shots. It’s time to display maturity as the Government and BJP has done unlike sheer immaturity and ill motives of the Opposition, says BJP national vice president M Chuba Ao.

CM MOHAN REDDY KICKS OFF RS 620 CR PROGRAMMES

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Thursday kicked off a Rs 620-crore programme, to distribute 4.3 lakh free tabs to school children over 10 days, at Chintapalli in Alluri Sitaramaraju district.

CM Yogi: 'New India' gains global respect with world-class infrastructure

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday said “new India” has gained respect on the global stage over the last nine years, which not only boasts of world-class infrastructure but also ensures national security.

MADRAS HC SENTENCES K PONMUDI TO 3 YRS OF IMPRISONMENT

The Madras High Court on Thursday has handed down a 3-years simple imprisonment sentence to Tamil Nadu Education Minister K Ponmudi in connection with a Disproportionate Assets case.

ASSESSING SANGHAMITRA MAURYA'S PERFORMANCE AS BADAUN'S MP

A ground-level survey of the Badaun Parliamentary constituency was conducted by India News to analyse the performance of Sanghamitra Maurya, the Member of Parliament from Badaun, and gather voters’ feedback about him.

SC DISPOSES OF 52,191 CASES IN 2023

The Supreme Court has disposed of an unprecedented 52,191 cases in 2023, 3,000 more than the 49,191 filed with its Registry, as per the data revealed by the apex court.

States fined Rs 79,098 crore for solid waste management violations

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has imposed fines totalling Rs 79,098 crore on states and Union territories for non-compliance with municipal solid waste management rules and other environmental violations in 202223, the government informed Parliament on Thursday.

JD(S), BJP set January deadline for seat-sharing talks for 2024 LS polls: Kumaraswamy

Karnataka JD(S) president H D Kumaraswamy on Thursday said his party and the BJP will complete the seat-sharing talks for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections by the end of January.