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NIA arrests key accused in Sunjwan terror attack case of J&K
NIA arrests key accused in Sunjwan terror attack case of J&K

During the probe, the investigating agency learnt that Mir was an Over Ground Worker of JeM. He was a close associate of arrested accused Bilal Ahmed Wagay. He was also in touch with Pakistan based handlers of JeM.

defence pensioners
Timeline for annual identification, life certification by defence pensioners extended

As per the latest order, the defence pensioners, who are yet to complete the same, can now complete the process by June 25, 2022.

Reform, perform, transform define today's governance: PM Modi
Reform, perform, transform define today's governance: PM Modi

He cited the example of adoption of digital payments among people. He said in a country where banking was considered a privilege, fintech has changed the life of the common man. He pointed out that today 40 per cent of the world's digital transactions are happening in India.

Heart problems, pneumonia, asthma claim 42% of total deaths in India in 2020; COVID 9%
Heart problems, pneumonia, asthma claim 42% of total deaths in India in 2020; COVID 9%

The sixth leading reason of country's deaths was injury, poisoning, and certain other consequences of external causes (fractures, poisoning by drugs and biological substances) and it constituted 5.6 per cent of the total deaths.

India fastest growing economy among G-20 nations: PM Modi
India fastest growing economy among G-20 nations: PM Modi

Today the world is witnessing that India means business and this is the achievement of not only the government but also the youth and graduates from institutions like ISB, he further said.

Chinese visa scam: Karti Chidambaram gets interim protection from arrest till May 30
Chinese visa scam: Karti Chidambaram gets interim protection from arrest till May 30

On Thursday, Karti after appearing before CBI in the case denied all the allegations and said that he "did not felicitate a single Chinese national" and the case was bogus.

Navjot Sidhu appointed as 'munshi' in Patiala jail: Know his special diet
Navjot Sidhu's special diet in Patiala jail: Lactose-free milk, juice, almonds, chamomile tea

The Congress leader suffers from medical conditions like embolism and has a liver ailment. In 2015, he underwent treatment for acute deep vein thrombosis (DVT) at a hospital in Delhi.

Govts, companies own 8% of all Bitcoin worth $46 bn in the world
Govts, companies own 8% of all Bitcoin worth $46 bn in the world

Elon Musk-run Tesla comes second with about 43,000 coins. Galaxy Digital Holdings completes the top three with its ownership of 16,400 BTC.

Monsoon advances to Sri Lanka, onward to Kerala
Monsoon advances to Sri Lanka, onward to Kerala

India received 3 per cent excess rain since March 1 with the south peninsula experiencing large excess rain while northwestern parts of the country remained dry and in the grip of severe heatwaves.

Russia-Ukraine war could cause global recession: World Bank chief
Russia-Ukraine war could cause global recession: World Bank chief

Malpass also raised concerns about lockdowns in some of China's major cities. including the financial, manufacturing and shipping hub of Shanghai, which he said are "still having ramifications or slowdown impacts on the world".

Arrest of 4 Khalistani terrorists: MHA hands over case to NIA
Arrest of 4 Khalistani terrorists: MHA hands over case to NIA

One pistol, 30 cartridges, three IEDs weighing 2.5 kg each and Rs 1.3 lakh cash is was recovered from the vehicle that bore a Delhi registration number.

10 held for sloganeering, stone pelting outside Yasin Malik's house in Kashmir
10 held for sloganeering, stone pelting outside Yasin Malik's house in Kashmir

A Delhi court on Wednesday awarded life imprisonment to Malik, one of the foremost separatist leaders, in a terror funding case, saying the crimes committed by him struck at the "heart of the idea of India" and were intended to forcefully secede Jammu & Kashmir from Union of India.

Road Accidents
Road accidents parameters register a significant decline in 2020

The report highlights that total accidents decreased on an average by 18.46 per cent, the number of persons killed decreased by 12.84 per cent and the number of injures decreased by 22.84 per cent over previous year’s average

Hijab Row: Prohibitory Orders Around Bengaluru Schools, Colleges
Karnataka students protest against wearing hijab in classrooms

The students from Mangaluru's University College boycotted classes in protest against allowing Muslim girls to wear hijab in class.

Third party insurance
Base premium for third party insurance for unlimited liability notified; Check discounts

The notification was issued on Wednesday in consultation with the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India. As per the latest notification, the rules shall come into force on June 1, 2022.

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