Top news developments from Delhi for today
The Hindu
Here are the key news developments from Delhi on February 19, 2022
Here are the top news developments from Delhi to watch out for:
India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) signed a bilateral “comprehensive” trade pact on Friday. Announcing the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), the biggest trade pact of the last seven years, Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed investment from the Gulf country into Jammu and Kashmir and said the initiative would open new routes for regional trade and connectivity and advance “collective interests” of India, Israel, the UAE and the United States.
2. PM Narendra Modi will meet a delegation of Sikhs and Hindus from Afghanistan.
3. The first three MH-60R Multi-Role Helicopters contracted by the Navy are scheduled to arrive in India in mid-July and are likely to be based in Kochi, defence officials said. This will be the first major induction of helicopters by the Navy in decades, while other major inductions lined up are delayed.
4. The rift between allies BJP and NPP in Manipur has become official with party chief and Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma lashing out at the saffron party while campaigning in Manipur.
5. An advocate committee appointed by Orissa High Court is likely to visit Dhinkia village where villagers are opposed to setting up of mega steel plant in their vicinity on Saturday. The committee will examine if villagers are finding difficulties in returning to Dhinkia in fear of police arrest.
7. President Ram Nath Kovind will be visiting Odisha on a two-day visit. He is scheduled to address a religious congregation at Puri.
RMC Chennai predicts cyclonic storm, leading to exam postponements and school closures in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.
Controversial statement by Chandrashekhar Swami calls for stripping Muslims of voting rights for peaceful coexistence, sparking outrage.
VIT Chennai partners with Vijaya Electronics to develop cutting-edge DC motor for specific application, aiming for transformative impact.
In October 2024, RGIA recorded nearly 2.5 million passengers, a 22% increase compared to October 2023.
Mahindra & Mahindra unveils electric SUVs BE 6e and XEV 9e with 500-km range, competitive pricing, and cutting-edge features.
N Chandrababu Naidu directs officials to develop iconic Deep Technology building in Amaravati, focusing on AI and innovation.
A 24-year-old cryptocurrency trader lost tether coins worth ₹46 lakh after he was cheated by three persons claiming to be buyers of crypto coins in exchange for Indian currency. A FIR has been registered at the CEN police station.
Puducherry celebrates 75 years of Indian Constitution with events attended by Chief Minister, ministers, and officials.
35th district school arts festival at Kottakkal featuring 315 events, tribal dances, and student winners in various categories.
Man arrested for stealing fossil from IITF stall in Delhi, confesses to theft, booked under theft section.
Kilimanoor and Thiruvananthapuram North sub-district shared the top position on second day of the District School Arts Festival at Neyyattinkara on Tuesday.