Last Update: January 19, 2023, 6:42 pm IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached Mumbai. (File photo: ANI)
Here are the big news stories of this evening; PM Modi inaugurates Mumbai Metro; Indian wrestlers meet Sports Secretary; DCW chief dragged out by ‘Drunk car drive and other stories’.
Mumbai: For the first time after independence, India Dare to dream big, says PM after inaugurating metro line
Prime Minister Modi inaugurated two lines – 2A and 7 of the Mumbai Metro and several development projects during a public rally at the MMRDA grounds in BKC. Meanwhile, the Mumbai Traffic Police said that the entry of heavy vehicles has been banned on the Western Express Highway till 9:00 pm. read more
‘Not satisfied with the answer…’: Wrestler after meeting Play Secretary; Say will make sure federation chief is jailed
Star Indian wrestler Bajrang Punia and other wrestlers, who met the Sports Secretary on Thursday, said they have not received any satisfactory response from the government and will approach the police if required. Addressing a press conference after the meeting, Vinesh Phogat said that she would ensure that Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh resigns, adding that she also wanted the federation to be dissolved. read more
‘Drunk’ car driver drags DCW chairperson Swati Maliwal’s hand through window near Delhi AIIMS
Delhi Commission for Women Chairperson Swati Maliwal was dragged near AIIMS in New Delhi by a ‘Baleno’ car on the intervening night of Wednesday and Thursday. Maliwal said she was dragged for a few meters after the accused “locked her hand in the car window” as she tried to “catch the driver”. read more
SC again recommends appointment of gay lawyer as Delhi HC judge, refutes Centre’s objection
The Supreme Court Collegium has reiterated its recommendation to appoint senior advocate Saurabh Kripal, who is openly gay, as a judge of the Delhi High Court with effect from November 11, 2021, rebutting the Centre’s objection that though India Homosexuality has been decriminalized in the U.S., but same-sex marriage is still denied recognition. read more
Modi Question: YouTube Removes BBC Series On PM, Says Report; MEA condemns ‘propaganda piece’
YouTube removes BBC two-part series on the prime minister Narendra Modi As the Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday termed ‘India: The Modi Question’ as a “propaganda piece” designed to push a “slanderous narrative”. read more
Exclusive: After Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya leads the race for ODI captaincy
Rohit Sharma will lead the Indian cricket team in the upcoming 50 overs World Cup later this year but should he reconsider his position after the tournament, the BCCI is looking at Hardik Pandya to replace Rohit as the ODI captain. read more
Election season in NE: Who are the key players in Tripura, Meghalaya, Nagaland? what’s at stake? Explained
Election season has officially begun in the Northeast Election The Commission announced the election schedule for Tripura, Nagaland and Meghalaya. While the term of the Tripura Assembly ends on March 22, the terms of the Nagaland and Meghalaya and Tripura Assemblies expire on March 15, respectively. The three state assemblies have 60 members each. read more
Election season has officially begun in the Northeast with the Election Commission announcing the election schedule for Tripura, Nagaland and Meghalaya. While the term of the Tripura Assembly ends on March 22, the terms of the Nagaland and Meghalaya and Tripura Assemblies expire on March 15, respectively. The three state assemblies have 60 members each. read more
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