PM Modi to address 6th edition of Raisina Dialogue on April 13

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah will address several public programs and roadshows in West Bengal on Monday (April 12) ahead of the fifth phase of assembly elections.

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New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to address the 6th edition of the Raisina Dialogue on Tuesday (April 13, 2021). President of Rwanda, Paul Kagame and Prime Minister of Denmark, Mette Frederiksen will also join the Inaugural Session as chief guests.

The dialogue will be held virtually from April 13 to 16, 2021.

In other developments, Union Ministers Amit Shah and Rajnath Singh will address several public programs and roadshows in West Bengal on Tuesday ahead of the fifth phase of assembly elections. The Union Home Minister is scheduled to address a public meeting at Darjeeling in the morning, followed by rallies in Nagrakata and Islampur. Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will begin his visit with a public meeting in Karimpur AC, followed by a public meeting in the Madhyamgram. 

Meanwhile, in view of the rising COVID-19 cases, the Arvind Kejriwal-led AAP government in Delhi has named 14 private hospitals including Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, St Stephens Hospital and Tis Hazari in the national capital as COVID-19 care hospitals. The government has also directed these hospitals not to admit any non-coronavirus patients till further orders from the authorities.

13 April 2021

19:04 IST

In this edition there are 50 sessions with 150 speakers participating from 50 countries and multilateral organisations. More than 2000 attendees have pre-registered from over 80 countries and a large number of participants are likely to join through various social media platforms.

18:36 IST

Due to COVID-19 pandemic crisis, the organisers have decided to hold the Raisina Dialogue virtually. President of Rwanda Paul Kagame and Prime Minister of Denmark Mette Frederiksen will join the Inaugural Session as chief guests.

09:11 IST

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West Bengal: Union Ministers Amit Shah and Rajnath Singh will address several public programs and roadshows in West Bengal on Tuesday ahead of the fifth phase of assembly elections. The Union Home Minister is scheduled to address a public meeting at Darjeeling in the morning, followed by rallies in Nagrakata and Islampur. Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will begin his visit with a public meeting in Karimpur AC, followed by a public meeting in the Madhyamgram. 

07:50 IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to address the 6th edition of the Raisina Dialogue on Tuesday (April 13). President of Rwanda, Paul Kagame and Prime Minister of Denmark, Mette Frederiksen will also join the Inaugural Session as chief guests. The dialogue will be held virtually from April 13 to 16.

14:59 IST

"Given the current COVID-19 situation in Maharashtra, we’ve postponed state board exams for class 10th & 12th. Class 12th exams will be held by end of May, while 10th standard exams will be in June. Fresh dates will be announced accordingly," said Maharashtra Education Minister.

Given the current #COVID19 situation in Maharashtra, we’ve postponed state board exams for class 10th & 12th. Class 12th exams will be held by end of May, while 10th standard exams will be in June. Fresh dates will be announced accordingly: Maharashtra Education Minister pic.twitter.com/HB7Xg9yXYD

— ANI (@ANI) April 12, 2021

14:55 IST

"If PM appeals to militants of Assam to join the mainstream & leave their weapons, if talks are held with Boro (Bodo), then what is the difficulty in doing the same in Jammu and Kashmir? Why is there no option besides jail? How long will this injustice continue?," questions Mehbooba Mufti.

"Nobody will understand the language of weapons. If you present your views peacefully, the world will listen to you. If you speak langauge of guns you'll be killed & you'll gain nothing. I appeal to J&K youth to leave weapons & talk. They'll have to listen one day," she added. 

14:54 IST

We ask our nation to give us back what was snatched away from us. If you want people of J&K, you'll have to reinstate our honour. There's no other way. I say this to my country. Why does BJP get angry when I say it? Will I ask from Pakistan?: PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti in Srinagar.

14:53 IST

Didi promised to make Kalyani a theme city. But she deputed teams of corruption & tolabaaz here. Visionaries like Dr Syama Prasad Mukherjee and BC Roy wanted to transform Kalyani into a model for modern Bengal but Didi's poor policies have pushed it behind by years: PM Modi

14:53 IST

I met a person from Matua community in Bangladesh recently, who said I'm India's first PM who came to seek Harichand Thakur's blessings in Orakandi. Didi didn't like my Orakandi visit. Didi, country can see how you've spewed hatred towards Dalits & underprivileged for 10 yrs: PM Modi

14:30 IST

Union Home Minister and BJP leader Amit Shah says in Kalimpong, WB. "Misinformation being spread that if NRC will be brought, Gorkhas will be ousted. NRC hasn't been brought yet. But even if it's brought, not even one Gorkha will be ousted. TMC lies. Not even one Gorkha will be affected."

#WATCH: HM and BJP leader Amit Shah says in Kalimpong, WB. "Misinformation being spread that if NRC will be brought, Gorkhas will be ousted. NRC hasn't been brought yet. But even if it's brought, not even one Gorkha will be ousted. TMC lies. Not even one Gorkha will be affected." pic.twitter.com/awrGvSX46Y

— ANI (@ANI) April 12, 2021

14:30 IST

PM Narendra Modi addresses public meeting in Kalyani, West Bengal.

PM Shri @narendramodi addresses public meeting in Kalyani, West Bengal.

Dial 9345014501 to listen LIVE.#Ebar200Paar https://t.co/sDoyS7BPBE

— BJP (@BJP4India) April 12, 2021

14:25 IST

Perturbed with fear of losing, Didi & her party are crossing all lines. Her people are abusing SCs, STs, OBCs only because they support BJP. Seeing her defeat, Didi has strategised to stop them from voting & facilitate her goons to rig votes: PM Narendra Modi in Kalyani.

Perturbed with fear of losing, Didi & her party are crossing all lines. Her people are abusing SCs, STs, OBCs only because they support BJP. Seeing her defeat, Didi has strategised to stop them from voting & facilitate her goons to rig votes: PM Modi in Kalyani#WestBengalPolls pic.twitter.com/qZTXJYtLh2

— ANI (@ANI) April 12, 2021

14:23 IST

Delhi Court reserves order on the bail plea of Deep Sidhu, arrested in connection with 26th January violence at Red Fort. The court sets April 15 for pronouncing the order or any clarification, if required, on the bail plea of Deep Sidhu.

14:22 IST

Kalimpong suffered for yrs. In 1986 CPM oppressed you, over 1200 Gorkhas lost lives. You were not given justice. When Didi came, she took lives of several Gorkhas. You were not given justice. Choose 'Lotus' govt, we'll form SIT & send them behind bars: Union Home Minister & BJP leader Amit Shah

Kalimpong suffered for yrs. In 1986 CPM oppressed you, over 1200 Gorkhas lost lives. You were not given justice. When Didi came, she took lives of several Gorkhas. You were not given justice. Choose 'Lotus' govt, we'll form SIT & send them behind bars: HM & BJP leader Amit Shah pic.twitter.com/UZkNplNMot

— ANI (@ANI) April 12, 2021

14:22 IST

Misinformation being spread that if NRC will be brought, Gorkhas will be ousted. NRC hasn't been brought yet. But even if it's brought, not even one Gorkha will be ousted. TMC lies. Not even one Gorkha will be affected: Union Home Minister & BJP leader Amit Shah in Kalimpong.

13:42 IST

Those who wanted to play `khela` with you, people have now played `khela` with them. Didi has been clean bowled by the people of Nandigram and Bengal. The people of Bengal failed the plan of Didi. She was preparing to hand over the captaincy of the party to Bhaipo (nephew), but the public caught her `khela` in time," said Prime Minister Modi. 

13:31 IST

Lawyer ML Sharma files a fresh petition in Supreme Court, seeking an independent investigation into Rafale deal in the light of fresh allegations in the deal. CJI says that the Court will hear the petition urgently, without giving any date.

13:15 IST

During these elections, we also lost Shobha Mazumdar. The cruelty with which she was beaten by TMC goons is a picture we can never forget: Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Bardhaman

13:07 IST

Union Home Minister and BJP leader Amit Shah holds a roadshow in Kalimpong, ahead of the fifth phase of West Bengal Assembly Election 2021

Union Home Minister and BJP leader Amit Shah holds a roadshow in Kalimpong, ahead of the fifth phase of #WestBengalElections2021 pic.twitter.com/cbHKBtQbrm

— ANI (@ANI) April 12, 2021

13:07 IST

That brave police officer, who had come to Bengal on duty two days ago, was beaten to death. When his mother saw his body, she also succumbed. Didi, is that officer's mother not a mother for you? No mother in Bengal knew how harsh & ruthless you are: PM Modi

12:56 IST

Didi ruled in Bengal for 10 years in the name of 'Ma Mati Manush' but she keeps saying 'Modi, Modi, Modi' in rallies these days. Didi has only created a mess in the name of governance: Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Bardhaman

12:51 IST

"Didi's people abuse Bengal's SC community & call them beggars. Baba Sahab's soul would be hurt by hearing such bitter words. Didi calls herself 'Royal Bengal Tiger'. Such comments on SCs cannot be given by any TMC leader without Didi's will," said PM Modi in Bardhaman.

Didi's people abuse Bengal's SC community & call them beggars. Baba Sahab's soul would be hurt by hearing such bitter words. Didi calls herself 'Royal Bengal Tiger'. Such comments on SCs cannot be given by any TMC leader without Didi's will: PM Modi in Bardhaman#WestBengalPolls pic.twitter.com/nUYWT404sr

— ANI (@ANI) April 12, 2021

12:49 IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses a public rally in Bardhaman, West Bengal. PM Narendra Modi said, "Didi's bitterness & anger are increasing daily. You have eliminated TMC in just 4 phases of polls. You have hit so many 4s, 6s that BJP has already scored a century. Those who were thinking of playing khela with you had to face khela themselves. Won't Didi be angry then."

12:22 IST

West Bengal: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at Bardhaman where he will address a public rally shortly.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at Bardhaman where will address a public rally shortly#WestBengalPolls pic.twitter.com/5Gjuoh75Tn

— ANI (@ANI) April 12, 2021

12:06 IST

We are observing a gap of half an hour in between the 'snan' of two akharas to vacate and clean the ghats. The footfall is 50% less than what we were expecting this year due to COVID pandemic: Ashok Kumar, Uttarakhand DGP in Haridwar

11:45 IST

"More than 10.45 crore vaccine doses have been administered in the country so far, including nearly 30 lakh doses administered on day 1 of 'Tika Utsav'. India's average doses per day cross the 40-lakh mark, continues to be the highest globally," revealed Union Health Ministry on Monday (April 12).

11:25 IST

We added 5,000 more beds last week and will add more. At present, there are 5,525 beds in Delhi. 190 beds are occupied which amounts to 2%. We have also requested central govt to increase beds to their current tally of 190: Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain

11:24 IST

Bihar: Last rites of both SHO Ashwini Kumar and his mother were performed together yesterday at their village in Purnia district. SHO of Kishanganj Police Station Ashwini Kumar was beaten to death by a crowd in Uttar Dinajpur, West Bengal on April 10.

This is a conspiracy & I demand CBI probe. They left my father alone despite having guns. Not only circle inspector Manish Kumar, but all those who ran away should be punished. My grandmother also died of shock after my father’s death: Daughter of slain SHO Ashwini Kumar (11.04) pic.twitter.com/JhNcoCpNuG

— ANI (@ANI) April 12, 2021

10:13 IST

Many staff members of the Supreme Court are believed to be infected with COVID-19.  SC judges will conduct hearings, from their respective residences today.

10:11 IST

Amid rising COVID-19 cases, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will hold a meeting today at 12 noon.

On Sunday, the national capital recorded 10,774 new cases and 48 deaths in the last 24 hours, total case tally stood at 7,25,197.

10:03 IST

Sadhus of Niranjani Akhara participate in second 'shahi snan' of Maha Kumbh at Har ki Pauri ghat in Uttarakhand's Haridwar.

#WATCH | Sadhus of Niranjani Akhara participate in second 'shahi snan' of #MahaKumbh at Har ki Pauri ghat in Uttarakhand's Haridwar pic.twitter.com/eluxwFv8gG

— ANI (@ANI) April 12, 2021

10:03 IST

25,78,06,986 samples were tested up to April 11 including 11,80,136 samples tested yesterday: Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)

10:02 IST

India reports 1,68,912 new COVID-19 cases, 75,086 discharges, & 904 deaths in last 24 hours, as per Union Health Ministry data.

India reports 1,68,912 new #COVID19 cases, 75,086 discharges, & 904 deaths in last 24 hours, as per Union Health Ministry

Total cases: 1,35,27,717
Total recoveries: 1,21,56,529
Active cases: 12,01,009
Death toll: 1,70,179

Total vaccination: 10,45,28,565 pic.twitter.com/yMz5ddShPt

— ANI (@ANI) April 12, 2021

10:02 IST

Entry for Samaypur Badli station has temporarily been closed to ensure social distancing as part of our crowd control measures. Exit is allowed: Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC)

22:43 IST

On Day 1 of Tika Utsav, more than 27 lakh vaccine doses were administered, till 8 pm today: Union Health Ministry.

16:43 IST

"I have come here to make one request. Didi has ruled for 10 years. Would it look good to give her a small farewell? So you should give her a farewell by giving 200 seats to BJP," Union Minister Amit Shah said at his rally in West Bengal.

16:41 IST

Pune City Police have arrested a nurse and her associate for illegal sale of Remdesivir injection Nurse arrested, case registered at Bharti Vidyapeeth Police Station.

15:24 IST

Union Home Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party leader Amit Shah holds a roadshow in Ranaghat Dakshin, West Bengal.

12:15 IST

Delhi: Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal says 10,732 fresh cases of COVID-19 reported in the last 24 hours in the national capital. 

| LIVE https://t.co/Yxau3n2XPk

— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) April 11, 2021

12:14 IST

Karnataka: Health Minister K Sudhakar launched Tika Utsav at Bengaluru's Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical College & Research Institute today.

Bengaluru: Karnataka Health Minister K Sudhakar launched Tika (vaccination) Utsav at Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical College & Research Institute earlier today. pic.twitter.com/M799NeKqYW

— ANI (@ANI) April 11, 2021

10:00 IST

BREAKING: India adds 1,52,879 new COVID-19 cases, active count crosses 11 lakh. 

The country also witnessed 90,584 recoveries and 839 deaths in the last 24 hours.

Total cases now: 1,33,58,805
Total recoveries: 1,20,81,443
Active cases: 11,08,087
Death toll: 1,69,275 

09:56 IST

PM Narendra Modi on 'Tika Utsav': We're going to begin 'Tika Utsav' today nationwide. I urge countrymen to abide by 4 things – assist those who need help getting inoculated, help people in COVID treatment, wear masks & motivate others & if someone tests positive, create micro-containment zone in the area.

आज से हम सभी, देशभर में टीका उत्सव की शुरुआत कर रहे हैं। कोरोना के खिलाफ लड़ाई के इस चरण में देशवासियों से मेरे चार आग्रह हैं… https://t.co/8zXZ0bqYgl

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 11, 2021

09:23 IST

West Bengal: Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee hits back at PM Modi. She said, "EC should rename MCC as Modi Code of Conduct! BJP can use all its might but NOTHING in this world can stop me from being with my people & sharing their pain. They can restrict me from visiting my brothers & sisters in Cooch Behar for 3 days but I WILL be there on the 4th day!"

EC should rename MCC as Modi Code of Conduct!

BJP can use all its might but NOTHING in this world can stop me from being with my people & sharing their pain.

They can restrict me from visiting my brothers & sisters in Cooch Behar for 3 days but I WILL be there on the 4th day!

— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) April 11, 2021

08:53 IST

Jammu and Kashmir: 3 terrorists killed, 2 jawans injured in Shopian encounter, AK-47 and pistol recovered.

Jammu & Kashmir: Search operation underway after the encounter broke out in Hadipora of Shopian last night. Three terrorists affiliated with terror outfit Al-Badre were killed by the security forces.

(Visuals deferred by unspecified time) pic.twitter.com/TBcY22kB5z

— ANI (@ANI) April 11, 2021

08:41 IST

Delhi: 7,897 COVID-19 cases on Saturday in the national capital take its total tally to 7.14 lakh. 

Delhi Health Bulletin - 10th April 2021#DelhiFightsCorona pic.twitter.com/zvOvcAoE38

— CMO Delhi (@CMODelhi) April 10, 2021

08:11 IST

Maharashtra: Mumbai wears a deserted look as a weekend lockdown has been imposed in the city to check the COVID-19 spread.

#COVID19 | Streets in Mumbai wear a deserted look as weekend lockdown has been imposed in the city to contain the pandemic

Visuals from near CST station pic.twitter.com/A5Drs0rjYw

— ANI (@ANI) April 11, 2021

07:55 IST

West Bengal: Union Home Minister Amit Shah will address six public programs including three road roadshows on Sunday in the poll-bound state. 45 assembly constituencies will go to polls in the fifth phase which will take place on April 17.

Shah's public meetings will come a day after West Bengal plunged into chaos when five people were killed, including four in CISF firing, during the fourth phase of polling in the Cooch Behar district. The Election Commission has barred the entry of political leaders from outside in the Cooch Behar district for the next 72 hours.

07:54 IST

Maharashtra: On Sunday, the state government will weigh on the possibility of a complete lockdown amid rising COVID-19 cases. 

07:53 IST

A 'Tika Utsav' will begin across the country from Sunday (April 11, 2021). Prime Minister Narendra Modi had called for a vaccination festival between April 11 and April 14 on the occasion of the birth anniversaries of Jyotiba Phule and Baba Saheb Ambedkar.