Morning digest | Sonia sacks Congress chiefs in five States; govt. tells Supreme Court lowering age for COVID–19 shots part of policy of “limited risk”, and more
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Sonia sacks Congress chiefs in five States
In a move to fix accountability for the party’s decimation in the recently concluded Assembly elections in five States, Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday sacked the Congress chiefs of Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Manipur and Goa.
Lowering age for COVID–19 shots part of policy of “limited risk”, govt. tells SC
The Centre on Tuesday told the Supreme Court that the gradual lowering of the age group of people eligible for COVID–19 shots to now children between 12 and 14 years is part of its vaccination policy of “limited risk”.
Supreme Court to pronounce judgment on OROP
The Supreme Court on Wednesday will pronounce its judgment on a petition claiming that the government’s implementation of One Rank One Pension (OROP) for the Armed Forces has been faulty. A Bench led by Justice D.Y. Chandrachud had reserved the case for judgment on February 23.
Two journalists working for Fox News killed in Ukraine
Bombay High Court grants bail to Chetan Patil in Shivaji statue collapse case; sculptor Jaydeep Apte's plea pending.
Deadly rinderpest outbreak devastates Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary, highlighting the threat of diseases from domestic cattle to wild populations.
Suryanarkoil Mutt's history, traditions, and leadership succession explained in detail with references and comparisons to other Saivaite Mutts.
Upalokayukta takes action against officials for neglecting century-old Kelageri Tank in Dharwad, setting 20-day deadline for rejuvenation.
On World Fisheries Day, India launches projects for marine and inland aquaculture, aiming to transform the fisheries sector and blue economy.
Lokayukta police raid uncovers ₹26.6 crore in assets from government officials in Karnataka, leading to investigations and cases filed.
Court boycott by advocates in Tamil Nadu demands Advocates Protection Bill for safety, affecting litigants from remote villages.
Army faces allegations of harassment and torture in Kishtwar, Jammu; probe ordered, sparking concerns over human rights violations.
Karnataka’s software and services exports crossed ₹4.11 lakh crore during fiscal 2023-24 (March 2024) from ₹3.2 lakh crore a year ago, marking a 27% year-on-year growth, Minister for IT&BT, Priyank Kharge, said here on Thursday quoting Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) data.
Continuous rainfall in Thoothukudi has caused severe hardship for residents as rainwater has inundated several areas. Efforts to drain stagnant water in the city have been intensified
Indictment details Adani bribery scheme to secure solar power contracts, involving Adani Green Energy and Azure Power executives.