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Jan 01, 2022 04:54 PM IST
4 people killed in landslide at mining site in Bhiwani
Four people have died in the landslide at a mining site in Bhiwani, said Haryana Home Minister Anil Vij.
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Jan 01, 2022 04:25 PM IST
Delhi Police issues 657 challans on New Year’s eve
On the New Year eve on Dec 31, Delhi Traffic Police issued 657 challans including 36 for drink & drive, 103 for dangerous driving, 370 for riding without helmet, 48 for triple riding, and 100 for other traffic-related offences, the police informed.
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Jan 01, 2022 04:15 PM IST
Over 6,000 NGOs lose foreign funding license in a day: MHA data
Licenses under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), 2010, required to receive foreign funding, of more than 12,580 non-profit organisations (NGOs) have ceased as on Saturday. Read full story
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Jan 01, 2022 02:17 PM IST
PM Modi lists five powers of FPOs
PM Modi said that the farmer product organizations (FPO) have five big powers.
The first is better bargaining, that is, bargaining power.
The second power that farmers have got from FPOs is that of trade on a large scale.
The third force is innovation.
The fourth power in FPO is risk management. Together, you can better assess challenges and create ways to deal with them.
And the fifth power is the ability to change according to the market.
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Jan 01, 2022 02:10 PM IST
Efforts on to make biofuel from agricultural residues: Modi
PM Modi said that efforts are being undertaken to enable farmers make money from crop residues, stubble, etc. “Hundreds of new units are being set up across the country to make biofuel from agricultural residues,” he said.
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Jan 01, 2022 01:53 PM IST
Need to fulfil national interests while fighting Covid: Modi
PM Modi said that the country must accelerate its pace in 2022. “Corona has its challenges, but Corona cannot stop India’s pace. India will also fight Corona with full caution and vigilance and will also fulfill its national interests,” he said.
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Jan 01, 2022 01:51 PM IST
Modi highlights India’s 2070 net zero target, hydrogen mission
Highlighting India’s net zero target by 2070, Modi said that the country was leading the world in efforts against climate change. “Today India is working on hydrogen mission, taking lead in electric vehicles,” he said.
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Jan 01, 2022 01:49 PM IST
India opened Sainik Schools to women in 2021: Modi
Sainik Schools in India also began accepting women candidates in 2021, PM Modi said.
“Last year, India opened the doors of the National Defense Academy to women and also started an effort to increase the age of marriage of daughters from 18 to 21 years i.e. equal to that of sons,” he said.
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Jan 01, 2022 01:46 PM IST
UPI transactions in 2021 topped ₹70 lakh crore; over 50,000 start-ups working today: Modi
During his speech, Modi said that transactions worth ₹70 lakh crore were done through UPI in 2021 in the country. Also, more than 50,000 start-ups are working in the country currently . More than 10,000 of them started working in the last 6 months, Modi noted.
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Jan 01, 2022 01:44 PM IST
Economy growing at over 8%; GST collection, forex reserves, foreign investments at record level: Modi
PM Modi said that the growth rate of the country’s economy was over 8%.
Foreign investments, forex reserves and GST collections were also at record levels, he added.
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Jan 01, 2022 01:41 PM IST
‘Time to start new vibrant journey’: PM Modi on completion of 75 years of Independence in 2022
PM Modi said that it is time to start a “new vibrant journey” of the country’s resolves in the year India will complete 75 years of independence.
“Today, as we enter the new year, taking inspiration from our efforts of the past year, we have to move towards new resolutions. This year, we will complete 75 years of our Independence. This is the time to start a new vibrant journey of the country’s resolves, to move forward with renewed vigour,” he said.
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Jan 01, 2022 01:18 PM IST
Police say 2 injured, several missing after landslide in mining quarry in Haryana, reports ANI
Two injured and several missing. More details are awaited: Haryana Police
— ANI (@ANI) January 1, 2022
Following a landslide in a mining quarry in Bhiwani, Haryana, state police said that two people were missing and several others were injured, reports ANI.
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Jan 01, 2022 12:49 PM IST
PM Modi transfers ₹20,000 crore to over 10 crore farmer families under PM-KISAN
PM Modi transferred ₹20,000 crore to more than 10 crore beneficiary farmer families under the PM-KISAN scheme.
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Jan 01, 2022 12:00 PM IST
Vaishno Devi stampede: 15 injured brought to hospital, 4 in ICU, says doctor
Following the stampede at Vaishno Devi shrine, 15 injured people were brought to the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Narayana Superspeciality Hospital. Of the injured, four were admitted to the ICU, reports ANI citing Dr JP Singh, a neurosurgeon at the hospital.
“11 people were stable, out of which three to four people were discharged after first aid. Around five are still under treatment,” he said.
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Jan 01, 2022 11:56 AM IST
Delhi’s Covid-19 positivity at 2.44%, cases rapidly increasing: Satyendar Jain
Delhi reported 1,796 #COVID19 cases yesterday. The positivity rate is at 2.44%. No Covid1-19 deaths were reported yesterday. However, the number of cases is rapidly increasing: Delhi Health Minister Satyendra Jain pic.twitter.com/iU1Watj4Kp
— ANI (@ANI) January 1, 2022
Delhi health minister Satyendar Jain said that the number of Covid-19 cases is rapidly increasing in the national capital and the positivity rate was at 2.44%, reports ANI.
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Jan 01, 2022 10:38 AM IST
10 ministers, over 20 MLAs test Covid-19 positive in Maharashtra: Deputy CM
Maharashtra deputy CM Ajit Pawar said that 10 ministers and over 20 MLAs tested Covid-19 positive in the state, reports ANI.
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Jan 01, 2022 09:57 AM IST
PAGD leaders under house arrest ahead of protest against: Alliance spokesperson
PAGD leaders have been placed under house arrest ahead of their march to protest against the recommendations of Delimitation Commission, reports PTI citing a spokesperson of the alliance.
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Jan 01, 2022 09:41 AM IST
India reports 22,775 new Covid-19 cases, Omicron tally at 1,431
With 22,775 new Covid-19 cases, the total caseload reached 3,48,61,579. Also, 406 deaths were recorded in the last 24 hours. Active caseload went past the 100,000-mark again and stood at 104,781.
The Omicron tally stood at 1,431, according to the latest data from the health ministry.
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Jan 01, 2022 08:31 AM IST
Union ministers express grief over Vaishno Devi stampede, Jitendra Singh to visit Katra
Union ministers Amit Shah and Rajnath Singh expressed grief over the deaths at Vaishno Devi shrine due to a stampede and Jitendra Singh said that he would Katra to assess the situation.
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Jan 01, 2022 07:49 AM IST
Vaishno Devi stampede: J&K admin announces ex-gratia of ₹10 lakh to those dead
Jammu and Kashmir LG Manoj Sinha announced an ex-gratia of Rs10 lakh each to the families of those who lost their lives after the stampede at Vaishno Devi. He also said ₹2 lakh would be given to the injured. Shrine board will bear the cost of the treatment of injured, he added.
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Jan 01, 2022 07:23 AM IST
12 dead, 13 injured in stampede at Vaishno Devi: J&K Police
As many as 12 people died and 13 others were injured in the stampede at Vaishno Devi shrine, reports ANI citing Jammu and Kashmir DGP Dilbagh Singh.
“The incident occurred around 2.45 am, and as per initial reports, an argument broke out which resulted in people pushing each other, followed by stampede,” he said.
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Jan 01, 2022 07:18 AM IST
Vaishno Devi stampede: PM announces ₹2 lakh ex-gratia to families of those dead, ₹50,000 to injured
PM Modi announced an ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh each to the families of those who lost their lives at the stampede at Vaishno Devi shrine. Also, ₹50,000 would be given to those injured, he said. The amount would be given from the PMNRF.
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Jan 01, 2022 07:15 AM IST
‘Extremely saddened’ says PM Modi on deaths due to stampede at Vaishno Devi
PM Modi said that he took stock of the situation at Vaishno Devi shrine in Jammu and Kashmir, where at least 12 people died due to a stampede earlier today.
“Extremely saddened by the loss of lives due to a stampede at Mata Vaishno Devi Bhawan. Condolences to the bereaved families. May the injured recover soon. Spoke to JK LG Shri @manojsinha_Ji, Ministers Shri @DrJitendraSingh Ji, @nityanandraibjp Ji and took stock of the situation,” Modi tweeted.
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Jan 01, 2022 07:12 AM IST
PM Modi wishes ‘abundance of joy and good health’ in New Year greetings
Happy 2022!
May this year bring abundance of joy and good health in everyone’s lives.
May we keep scaling new heights of progress and prosperity, and work even harder to fulfil the dreams of our great freedom fighters. pic.twitter.com/dHoaD4tbpk
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 1, 2022
Prime Minister Narendra Modi wished the country on New Year 2022. “Happy 2022! May this year bring abundance of joy and good health in everyone’s lives. May we keep scaling new heights of progress and prosperity, and work even harder to fulfil the dreams of our great freedom fighters,” he tweeted.
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Jan 01, 2022 07:05 AM IST
Update: 12 dead in stampede at J&K’s Vaishno Devi shrine
At least 12 people died in the stampede at Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in Katra, Jammu and Kashmir, reports ANI citing block medical officer Gopal Dutt. “Casualties from Delhi, Haryana, Punjab and 1 from J&K. More details awaited. Injured being taken to Naraina Hospital after rescue,” he said.
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Jan 01, 2022 07:03 AM IST
At least 6 people dead in stampede at J&K’s Vaishno Devi shrine
At least six people died after a stampede at Mata Vaishno Devi Bhawan, reports ANI citing officials.
“Exact number not there yet. Their post mortem will be done. Injured being taken to Naraina hospital, total number of injured not confirmed either,” said Dr Gopal Dutt, block medical officer, Community Health Centre..
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6,000 organisations including Oxfam India taken off FCRA list by MHA
FCRA: According to the home ministry dashboard, only 16,829 organisations are registered under FCRA in the country on January 1, Saturday, down from 22,832 organisations listed on Friday.
Published on Jan 01, 2022 04:29 PM IST
India sends 500,000 Covid-19 vaccines to Afghanistan
On December 11, the Indian government sent 1.6 tonnes of medicines to the Indira Gandhi Institute of Child Health in Kabul on a special charter flight that also ferried 85 Afghan nationals who were stuck in India after the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan.
Updated on Jan 01, 2022 04:21 PM IST
Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami launches Free Mobile Tablet scheme
Keeping note of the fact that online schooling is being carried on largely across Uttarkhand, with the prevalent spread of the Covid-19 infection, CM Dhami offers mobile tablets to school students.
Updated on Jan 01, 2022 04:12 PM IST
‘Better bargaining, large scale trading…’: PM Modi lists 5 powers of FPOs
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday transferred more than ₹20,000 crore to over 10 crore eligible farmer families across the country as part of the 10th instalment of the PM-KISAN scheme.
Published on Jan 01, 2022 04:06 PM IST
Written by Sharangee Dutta | Edited by Poulomi Ghosh, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
India and Pakistan exchange lists of nuclear installations and prisoners
India has 282 Pakistani civilian prisoners and 73 fishermen in its custody. On the other hand, Pakistan has in its custody 51 civilian prisoners and 577 fishermen, according to the list of prisoners exchanged by the two countries.
Updated on Jan 01, 2022 02:18 PM IST
‘Under house arrest’: Kashmir’s PAGD leaders say govt wants to scuttle protest
Kashmir’s PAGD leaders including Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti said they have been placed under house arrest to scuttle the PAGD protest against Delimitation Commission proposals to divide the people of Jammu, and Kashmir.
Updated on Jan 01, 2022 02:20 PM IST
Chennai rain: TN CM Stalin writes to Amit Shah, asks Centre to enhance IMD
“I request the Government of India to do the needful to enhance the capacity of IMC, Chennai to enable it to make predictions of high alert situations earlier and notify the same to the state government well in time,” Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin wrote to Amit Shah.
Published on Jan 01, 2022 01:58 PM IST
Written by Srivatsan K C | Edited by Amit Chaturvedi, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
News updates from HT: Landslide occurs in mining quarry at Haryana’s Bhiwani
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Published on Jan 01, 2022 01:35 PM IST
1 killed, 2 injured as portion of mine collapses in Haryana; several trapped
No official reason has been given by the authorities so far for the landslide. This is the second tragedy on the first day of the new year after a stampede at Vaishno Devi, in which 12 people were killed.
Updated on Jan 01, 2022 01:56 PM IST
Vote out ‘anti-people’ parties in upcoming Assembly polls, urges Mayawati
Mayawati speaks in regards to UP, Uttarakhand and Punjab as she comments on ‘anti-people’ parties saying “The rallies that they hold are out of Central fund which comes from common people’s taxes. My party cannot afford such big election rallies even if we want to. BSP is a poor man’s party which consists of people like laborers”
Published on Jan 01, 2022 12:59 PM IST
New Year festivities stay muted in Haryana’s Gurugram amid Omicron wave
“Of course, we are not able to enjoy it in the same way we used to do it earlier. But this is important for our own lives, so we are happy with it,” a local of Gurugram commented on heightened Covid-19 restrictions this New Year.
Updated on Jan 01, 2022 12:55 PM IST
ATM service charges increase from today: Here’s what you need to know
The RBI has notified the changes from January 1, 2022, citing the increasing cost of ATM deployment and expenses towards ATM maintenance incurred by banks or white-label ATM operators.
Published on Jan 01, 2022 11:37 AM IST
PM Modi to release 10th installment of PM-KISAN today: All you need to know
- According to news agency ANI, an amount of over ₹1.6 lakh crore has been transferred to farmer families so far under this scheme.
Published on Jan 01, 2022 11:32 AM IST
Written by Shubhangi Gupta | Edited by Amit Chaturvedi, New Delhi
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