Chennai Super Kings players celebrate after winning the IPL 2023 first qualifier cricket match against Gujarat Titans, at M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, on May 23, 2023.
NPR to require citizens to update details for 2023 Census
Citizens who wish to fill out the Census form on their own must first update their National Population Register (NPR) details online. The NPR was first compiled in 2010 and was last updated in 2015, with the information of 1.19 billion people currently on file.
INSACOG yet to release bulletin on COVID-19 variants since March 27
India’s sequencing of COVID-19 genomes for new variants appears to have slowed down. The India SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium (INSACOG), a network of labs from across the country tasked with sequencing and detecting potential new and dangerous SARS-CoV-2 variants, has not issued a bulletin since March 27.
G-20 delegates pledge to boost Kashmir tourism
Several foreign delegates from g-20 countries have pledged to boost tourism prospects in Kashmir after being impressed by the region’s scenic beauty and exquisite handicrafts.
Amit Shah calls for connectivity with 168 unconnected border villages
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has called for special efforts to establish connectivity with 168 border villages that are unconnected, particularly those along the Chinese border in Arunachal Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Uttarakhand, and Ladakh.
Congress demands white paper on ₹2,000 currency notes withdrawal
Congress has reiterated its demand for a white paper on the demonetisation exercise and claimed that the withdrawal of ₹2,000 currency notes will facilitate black money hoarders.
No clarity yet on Go First’s flight resumption
In response to a show-cause notice, airline company Go First has failed to provide a definitive plan for the resumption of its flights, causing uncertainty.
NCW establishes committee to investigate Kerala doctor’s murder
The National Commission for Women has established a two-member committee to investigate the murder of a 23-year-old female doctor who was stabbed to death at a hospital in Kerala.
Candlelight vigil commemorates month of wrestler’s protest at India Gate
A candlelight march from Jantar Mantar to India Gate in Delhi commemorated a month of wrestler’s agitation against the MP and Wrestling Federation of India chief, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.
Over 90% of funds allocated for Smart Cities Mission utilized, says Hardeep Singh Puri
The government has reported that over 90% of the funds allocated under the Smart Cities Mission have been utilized so far, and 73% of the projects have been completed.
Punjab and Delhi Congress leadership urges high command not to back AAP in fight against Centre’s ordinance
Senior Congress leaders from Delhi and Punjab have met with the All India Congress Committee (AICC) to consider their support for the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in its fight against the Centre’s ordinance which nullifies the Supreme Court verdict that gave the AAP-led Delhi government control over services.
Trinamool, CPI, and AAP to skip inauguration of new Parliament building
The Trinamool Congress, the Communist Party of India, and the Aam Aadmi Party have announced that they will boycott Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s inauguration of the new Parliament building on May 28, with sources claiming that Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and party general secretary K.C. Venugopal have reached out to other opposition leaders to get their opinions.
Two dead in fire at illegal firework warehouse in West Bengal
Two people have died after a fire broke out at an illegal fireworks warehouse in English Bazar town in West Bengal’s Malda district, triggered by an explosion early in the morning.
IMF: Timely debt restructuring crucial for Sri Lanka
The International Monetary Fund has said that Sri Lanka is showing “tentative signs of improvement” but has urged the island country to reach timely restructuring agreements with its creditors before its first scheduled review in September 2023.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to announce 2024 presidential bid in Twitter event with Elon Musk
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, who has garnered a reputation as a conservative due to his militant stand against pandemic lockdowns and divisive cultural issues, will announce his intention to seek the Republican presidential nomination via a Twitter event with Elon Musk on May 24.
Chennai Super Kings Qualifies for IPL Final by Beating Gujarat Titans by 15 Runs
The Chennai Super Kings have qualified for the Indian Premier League final by defeating the Gujarat Titans by 15 runs in Qualifier 1, while the Defending champions will have another chance to reach the final, playing the winner of the Eliminator in Qualifier 2 at Ahmedabad on Friday.