The big news of 5 April 2023, Top 10 headlines 5 April 2023, Breaking news of 5 April 2023
South Sudan’s parliamentary delegation met the President
A parliamentary delegation from South Sudan, led by the Speaker of the Transitional National Assembly of South Sudan, Her Excellency Ms Gemma Nunu Kumba, called on the President, Smt. Draupadi Murmu, at the Rashtrapati Bhavan today.
Welcoming the parliamentary delegation from South Sudan to India, the President said that India and South Sudan have enjoyed cordial and friendly relations. He said that India is proud to have contributed a large contingent to the UN Peacekeeping Mission in South Sudan.
PM remembers all those who have contributed to India’s progress in the maritime world on National Maritime Day
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today reaffirmed India’s commitment towards port-led development on National Maritime Day. Responding to the tweet of Sarbananda Sonowal, Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, the Prime Minister tweeted:
“We in India have been blessed with a rich maritime heritage and we are very proud of that. On National Maritime Day, we recall all those who contributed to India’s strides in the maritime world and reaffirm our commitment to further port-led development.”
PM pays tributes to Babu Jagjivan Ram on his birth anniversary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has paid tribute to Babu Jagjivan Ram ji on his birth anniversary.
The Prime Minister said in a tweet;
“Respectful tribute to former Deputy Prime Minister Babu Jagjivan Ram, an active fighter of the freedom struggle, on his birth anniversary. His efforts to connect the deprived sections of the society with the mainstream of development will always remain an inspiration.”
The number of active patients reached 206 in Noida, 47 new cases came in 24 hours
The pace of corona infection is increasing in Noida. Cases are doubling in just four days. On April 1, the number of active cases was 102, while on April 5, the active cases doubled to 206. In 24 hours, 47 new cases have been reported, while 41 patients have been cured. Eight patients are admitted. The rest are undergoing treatment in home isolation. More than 1 thousand investigations are being done daily in Noida.
No Covid-19 cluster in Tamil Nadu: Subramanian
Tamil Nadu Health Minister Ma Subramaniam has said that there is no COVID-19 cluster in the state, but only mild cases.
Supreme Court rejects opposition’s Plea against Misuse of Agencies
The Supreme Court refused to entertain a joint plea by 14 political parties including Congress, Trinamool Congress, AAP, NCP, and Shiv Sena alleging misuse of investigative agencies in arresting opposition leaders.
Telangana IPS Association demands action against BJP MLA
The IPS Association of Telangana on Wednesday requested State Assembly Speaker Pocharam Srinivasa Reddy to take strict action against BJP MLA Raghunandan Rao for making derogatory remarks about Director General of Police (DGP) Anjani Kumar.
Supreme Court sets aside Centre’s Ban on Malayalam news channel
The Supreme Court on Wednesday set aside the Centre’s refusal to grant security clearance to Malayalam news channel MediaOne, saying it is the right of the press to speak the truth in the mouth of the government and inform the public about correct facts. The government cannot quote national security in an unexpected manner without concrete grounds.
Violence in Bihar well-planned conspiracy, deliberately done: Nitish
Describing the violence in Sasaram and Nalanda in the state as a well-planned conspiracy, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said that it was done deliberately. He said that each and everything is being investigated.
The highest number of Covid cases in India since September 2022, with 4,435 new cases
According to the Union Ministry of Health and Family Affairs, India reported 4,435 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours on Wednesday, the highest in a single day since September 2022.