Top news of the day: Smriti Irani sends legal notice to Congress leaders over allegations against daughter; Delhi reports its first case of monkeypox, and more
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Irani sends legal notice to Congress leaders over allegations against daughter
Smriti Irani has sent legal notices to Congress leaders Pawan Khera, Jairam Ramesh and Netta D’Souza and the party for allegations that her 18-year-old daughter Zoish was running a restaurant in Goa with an illegally acquired bar license. Ms. Irani has sought a written unconditional apology and withdrawal of allegations against her daughter with immediate effect.
Delhi reports its first case of monkeypox
The close contacts of the case have been identified and they are under quarantine in accordance with the guidelines of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW). Further public health interventions such as the identification of the source of the infection, enhanced contact tracing, testing sensitisation of private practitioners, etc., are being carried out. Meanwhile, the Centre held a high-level review meeting that was chaired by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) and attended by officials from the Health Ministry, National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) and ICMR among others.
J&K is integral part of India, says Rajnath Singh on ‘Kargil Vijay Divas’
“J&K will always be an integral part of India and the government is ensuring that the Union Territory, like the rest of the country, touches newer heights of progress. Article 370 was an artificial legal barrier. Its abrogation brought a new dawn of hope to the dreams and aspirations of the people of J&K, especially the youth,” Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said, speaking on the occasion of ‘Kargil Vijay Diwas’ in Jammu.
School job scam: TMC seeks time-bound probe in ED case against West Bengal Minister Partha Chatterjee
A 74-year-old man and his sister lose ₹80.5 lakh in a digital arrest scam by cyber fraudsters posing as police.
Social Justice Minister honors Dr. B.R. Ambedkar on his death anniversary, joined by top officials in floral tributes and reflections.
NPCIL is to blame for storage of radioactive waste on site of Kudankulam nuclear power plant: Appavu
Tamil Nadu Speaker Appavu criticizes NPCIL for unsafe nuclear waste storage at Kudankulam, urging better solutions for public safety.
Raghavasimhan Sankaranarayanan’s AI innovation, Hathaani, blends the soul of Carnatic music with cutting-edge technology.
Banu Mushtaq discusses the power of storytelling in dismantling societal norms at the Bengaluru Literature Festival.
Sunali Khatun returns home to West Bengal after being detained in Bangladesh, highlighting ongoing struggles for repatriation and justice.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visits Israel for the first time to strengthen ties amid recent tensions over the Gaza conflict.
A study reveals rising heat amplifies health risks for women in seven Indian states, impacting physical, mental, and economic well-being.
Ghaziabad topped India's pollution list in November, with Delhi ranking fourth, according to a new air quality report.
ED, GST officers conduct check at a cardamom merchant’s godown in Bodi with CISF guards on duty
Shooting begins for the biopic on Gummadi Narasaiah, highlighting the life of the former Yellandu MLA in Telangana.
Honey Rose hopes that she will be able to prove herself as an actor with 'Rachel'
Karnataka police chief issues strict guidelines to combat misconduct and restore integrity within the police force amid rising incidents.