The big news of 18 April 2023, Top 10 headlines 18 April 2023, Breaking news of 18 April 2023
President in Shimla; Attends the inauguration ceremony of Tulip Garden at Rashtrapati Niwas, Mashobra
The President Smt. Draupadi Murmu attended the inauguration ceremony of Tulip Garden at Rashtrapati Niwas, Mashobra in Himachal Pradesh today (April 18, 2023). The Tulip Garden, which will be open to the public from April 23, 2023, in the main building of the President’s residence, along with its lawns and gardens, has different varieties of tulips including Strong Gold, Denmark, Wellemark, Jumbopink and Laptop.
PM to address the inaugural session of the World Buddhist Summit on 20 April
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the inaugural session of the World Buddhist Summit on April 20, 2023, at 10 am at Hotel Ashoka, Delhi. The two-day summit is being organized by the Ministry of Culture in collaboration with the International Buddhist Confederation on April 20-21. The theme of the World Buddhist Summit is “Responding to Contemporary Challenges: Philosophy for Practice”.
Dr Mansukh Mandaviya visits Jan Aushadhi Kendra in Panaji, Goa along with representatives of G-20 countries and UNICEF
Representatives of G-20 member states, invitees and participants from international organizations attended the 2nd meeting of the G-20 Health Steering Group (HWG) to be held in Goa from April 17 to 19, 2023. During the HWG meeting, Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, Minister of Health & Family Welfare and Chemicals & Fertilizers along with representatives of G-20 countries Oman, Japan, Russia, Nigeria, Singapore, Malaysia and representatives of UNICEF and Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation from Goa Visited a Jan Aushadhi Kendra located at Governor Pestana Marg in Panaji.
Debate in Supreme Court on amnesty of Bilkis convicts
The Center and the Gujarat government on Tuesday claimed before the Supreme Court that the files regarding immunity granted to 11 convicts in the Bilkis Bano case are privileged and said they can seek a review of the court’s judgement.
80 youths were arrested in Maharashtra for posting objectionable posts on social media
Taking action, the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar police arrested at least 80 people and sent them to jail for posting communal or inflammatory content on social media.
Sudan violence: Indian Embassy advises citizens to stay indoors
Amidst intense fighting between Sudan’s army and paramilitary forces, the Indian Embassy in Khartoum on Tuesday advised all citizens not to venture out, media reports said.
Siddaramaiah Urges Center for ‘safe return’ of tribals stranded in violence-hit Sudan
Congress leader and former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday appealed to the Center to ensure the safe return of tribals from Karnataka stranded in violence-hit Sudan.
The Maharashtra Bhushan Award accident should be investigated under the supervision of a retired judge: MVA
Tightening the noose on the government, the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi demanded a judicial inquiry into the post-Maharashtra Bhushan award accident in which 13 people were killed. The MVA also demanded enhanced compensation for all the victims.
Central Government notified the Animal Birth Control Rules, 2023
The Central Government has notified the Animal Birth Control Rules, 2023 vide GSR 193 (E) dated March 10, 2023, under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 and in supersession of the Animal Birth Control (Dog) Rules, 2021. These manuals have taken into account the guidelines of the Hon’ble Supreme Court in Writ Petition No. 691 of 2009 between the Animal Welfare Board of India and the People for Elimination of Stray Troubles. The Hon’ble Supreme Court has specifically mentioned in various orders that dogs cannot be allowed to be resettled at a new place.
The Central Government has asked all the States to take effective measures to protect the workers and labourers from the ill effects of the scorching heat.
The Ministry of Labor and Employment has asked all the States and Union Territories to ensure effective and concrete arrangements to protect workers and labourers working in various sectors from the effects of a heat wave and scorching heat. In a letter sent to the Chief Secretaries and Administrators of all the States and Union Territories, Union Labor Secretary Aarti Ahuja has stressed that measures should be taken to protect workers working in contractors/employers/construction companies/industrial units from heatstroke and scorching heat. Instructions should be issued to do so.
Shaista’s letter also went viral on social media, expressing fear of the murder of her husband and brother-in-law
Every day new revelations are happening after the murder of former MP Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf. Now Shaista’s letter is also going viral on social media. In this letter, the possibility of killing Atiq and Ashraf was expressed.
Purnagiri temple accident: Bus overturned on Chakarpur bypass, 29 devotees injured, condition of one devotee critical
29 pilgrims were injured when a bus overturned at Chakarpur bypass in the Rudrapur district of Uttarakhand. All the devotees were going to visit Tanakpur Mata Purnagiri. All the injured are undergoing treatment at Khatima sub-district hospital. All the devotees were going to visit Tanakpur Mata Purnagiri. All the injured are undergoing treatment at Khatima sub-district hospital. While the condition of a devotee remains critical, the doctors have referred him to the Higher Center after first aid.
JDU criticized Rahul Gandhi’s stand on caste census milked
When the NDA government was in Bihar, it was decided to conduct a caste-based census in the state. The work of the second phase caste census is going on in the state. Meanwhile, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has also talked about conducting a caste-based census at the national level. JDU has also supported Rahul’s demand.
India’s fantasy sports industry to Reach 500 million users by FY27
India’s fantasy sports industry is expected to grow at a CAGR of 33% and reach 500 million users by FY27.
IPL 2023: Virat Kohli fined
Royal Challengers Bangalore star batsman Virat Kohli has been fined 10 per cent of his match fee for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct during their match against Chennai Super Kings at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.
