Top New Delhi news developments for today
The Hindu
Key news developments from New Delhi to watch out for on February 12, 2022
1. EAM Jaishankar to meet Australian FM Maris Payne for bilateral, draws parallel to Russia crisis with China.
2. Students from over 15 states move the Supreme Court seeking an alternative assessment method for upcoming board exams for classes 10 and 12 instead of holding physical exam as proposed by various State boards, Central Bureau of Secondary Education (CBSE) and Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE).
3. Steps are being taken for adequate supply of coal to thermal power stations in Rajasthan with the review of coal blocks' allotment, transport and storage. As the coal supply from Parsa East and Kanta Basan in Chhattisgarh may stop after February, efforts being made for increasing the number of railway rakes carrying the coal.
Karnataka government to consult legal experts on pursuing action against Adani Group's ACC Ltd. over ₹850 crore in disputed dues.
The FCRA amendment bill aims to create an authority for managing NGO assets after license loss, addressing misuse of foreign funds.
Telangana Minister assures adequate petroleum stocks for three months, warns against illegal fuel carrying amid panic buying rumors.
TMC calls for the removal of Bhabanipur returning officer, citing alleged ties to BJP and concerns over neutrality.
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan condemns UDF's misogynistic attacks on CPI(M) legislator U. Prathibha, highlighting political degeneration.
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Hyderabad officials assure sufficient fuel supply for 60 days, warn against misinformation and illegal sales amid panic buying.
Telangana MP urges Centre to expedite ₹1,270 crore dues transfer from Andhra Pradesh for financial fairness and development.
A Karnataka man was detained with ₹62.5 lakh in cash during election checks on NH 544, claiming it was from a property sale.
Telangana Government issued 16 notifications to fill 31,798 vacancies, with 67,763 total recruitments since Congress took power.
Supreme Court directs Tarun Butolia's family to seek safety assessment from Delhi Police after fatal Uttam Nagar clash.
CM Stalin asserts unity in the DMK-led alliance, dismissing division attempts and emphasizing collaborative efforts for the upcoming elections.
Rahul Gandhi to skip Kerala rally due to Sonia Gandhi’s ill health; Kharge to attend Kozhikode event
Rahul Gandhi will miss the Kerala rally due to Sonia Gandhi's health; Congress president Kharge to attend instead.