Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu has ordered a high-level inquiry into the reactor explosion at a pharma company in Atchutapuram, which resulted in 14 deaths and 50 injuries. Naidu is scheduled to visit the site and meet with the affected families in Anakapalli district tomorrow.
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21 Aug, 21:12 (IST)
The central government has granted Z-plus armed VIP security to Sharad Pawar, the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief, following instructions from the Ministry of Home Affairs. The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) will provide this highest level of protection with a team of 55 armed personnel assigned to the 83-year-old former Maharashtra Chief Minister.
21 Aug, 20:19 (IST)
The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has written to Union Health Minister JP Nadda, urging the proclamation of the draft bill 2019 as an ordinance. This bill includes amendments to the Epidemic Diseases Act, 2020, and the Code Grey Protocol of Kerala, aimed at protecting healthcare workers from violence.
21 Aug, 19:18 (IST)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Warsaw, Poland, on Wednesday for the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister in 45 years. He was greeted by Deputy Foreign Minister Wladyslaw Teofil Bartoszewski.
21 Aug, 16:53 (IST)
The Election Commission has halted the announcement of results for ongoing recruitment processes in Haryana, including police and teaching posts, until after the completion of the state Assembly elections. This decision follows a complaint from Congress MP Jairam Ramesh about potential violations of the Model Code of Conduct.
21 Aug, 14:18 (IST)
The All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi on Wednesday requested resident doctors of the institute to resume their duties immediately so that patient care services are normalized.
21 Aug, 11:44 (IST)
The day-long Bharat Bandh called by some groups over community-based reservation evoked a mixed reaction in Jharkhand on Wednesday, as several public buses stayed off the roads and schools remained closed.
21 Aug, 10:08 (IST)
Thane police have registered a First Information Report (FIR) against 300 individuals involved in a protest that erupted in Badlapur. The protest, which took place recently, saw widespread participation, leading to tensions in the area.
21 Aug, 07:44 (IST)
Israel's Ministry of Communications announced the removal of barriers for the importation of communications equipment, as part of an effort to open up the communications market to competition and lower the cost of living.
Mumbai, August 21: Amid the ongoing protests over RK Kar doctor's rape and murder in West Bengal's Kolkata, the Supreme Court on Tuesday, August 20, constituted a 10-member task force to formulate a national protocol for ensuring safety and facilities for doctors and medical professionals. The task force is expected to submit its interim report within three weeks and the final report within two months. The Supreme Court bench headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud stated that protecting women doctors is a matter of national interest, and the principle of equality does not demand anything less.
On August 20, the government asked the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) to cancel its recent advertisement for 45 lateral entry posts in central ministries following protests by opposition parties. In a letter addressed to the UPSC Chairman, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh cited Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s instructions to review the process. The letter also highlighted the concerns over these posts' lack of reservation provisions and emphasised the need for a transparent and equitable recruitment process. ‘Arvind Kejriwal Will Be out of Jail Soon’: Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Says Probe Agencies Have Nothing Against Delhi CM and Other AAP Leaders.
In the latest development in the Kolkata doctor's rape and murder at RG Kar medical college and Hospital, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) officers are now tracking the details of the past antecedents of crime against women committed by the accused, Sanjay Roy. As per sources, officials have come across information about several instances of Sanjay Roy, a civic volunteer, harassing or sexually abusing women. However, it is learned that no case was launched or action was initiated against him.
In the wake of the rising number of monkeypox cases globally, AIIMS Delhi, on Tuesday, August 20, issued guidelines to handle suspected Monkeypox patients. The hospital also allocated five beds to treat patients infected with mpox in isolation. The SOPs also directed officials to inform the Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP) when a suspected Monkeypox case is identified. On Tuesday, the BJP announced nine candidates for the upcoming Rajya Sabha bypolls. Adarsh School Badlapur Sexual Assault Case: Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis Orders Suspension of Senior Police Officials for Initial Negligence.
The saffron party has fielded Union ministers Ravneet Singh Bittu from Rajasthan and George Kurian from Madhya Pradesh. It must be noted that the elections for 12 vacant Rajya Sabha seats in nine states will be held on September 3.
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