News headlines for Jan 1: Vaishno Devi stampede; GST revenue collection & other top news  |  Photo Credit: IANS
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New Delhi: At least 12 people died and 16 were injured in a stampede at the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine on Saturday. Also, As many as 10 ministers and 20 MLAs in Maharashtra tested positive for coronavirus, Dy CM Ajit Pawar confirmed. Below are the day’s biggest headlines.
Vaishno Devi stampede: 12 dead, 16 injured in Katra; Home Minister Amit Shah assures support to state
Yatra at the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine resumed Saturday afternoon after 12 people were killed and 14 injured in a stampede at the shrine in the early hours of Saturday. The stampede occurred when a large number of devotees entered the Mata Vaishno Devi Bhawan without permission slips to offer obeisance on the New Year. Prime Minister Narendra Modi sanctioned Rs 2 lakh each for the next of kin of those killed in the stampede while the Lt. Governor sanctioned Rs 10 lakh each for survivors of those killed and Rs 2 lakh each for the injured. Read More
Maharashtra: 10 ministers, over 20 MLAs test Covid positive; govt mulls imposing more restrictions
As many as 10 ministers and 20 MLAs have tested positive for coronavirus in Maharashtra, confirmed Deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar on Saturday. This comes amid the state witnessing a sharp spike in daily infections. Queried on the possibility of imposition of more curbs, Pawar said the state government is keeping a tab on the increasing number of patients. “If the number of patients continues to rise then there will be strict restrictions. To avoid strict restrictions everybody should follow norms,” he said. Read More
Tibet issue must be resolved and Dalai Lama should get justice: Ramdas Athawale
Union Minister Ramdas Athawale on Saturday said that the Tibet issue must be resolved.
Dalai Lama came to India in 1949 and he should get justice, Athawale said adding that Tibet people should not suffer.
He also reacted to the letter from the Chinese Embassy in Delhi to Indian MPs expressing “concern” for attending a dinner reception hosted by the Tibetan Parliament-in-exile saying External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar will reply to it. Read More
GST revenue collection in December 2021 declines marginally to Rs 1.29 lakh crore
Though the collection was lower than Rs 1.31 lakh crore mopped up in November, December is the sixth month in a row when revenue from goods sold and services rendered stood at over Rs 1 lakh crore. Read More
Captaincy, controversies, future: Key takeaways from chief selector Chetan Sharma’s press conference
The Chetan Sharma-headed selection panel on Friday named the 18-member squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against South Africa. KL Rahul will be leading the side in Rohit Sharma’s absence while Jasprit Bumrah will be assisting him.
From captaincy to Team India’s future, here we have a look at Key takeaways from the chief selector’s press conference. Read More
Sonam, Anand’s lip lock to Kareena, Saif’s cosy dinner: Here’s how celebs welcomed 2022 in grand style
With COVID cases rising once again in the country, much like others, our beloved Bolly celebs too chose to usher in 2022 from the confinement of their home. While DeepVeer spent a gala time on New Year’s with the Gully Boy star shared a glimpse of their dinner on IG, Priyanka Chopra and her husband Nick Jonas’ new year celebration was an intimate affair. Sonam Kapoor celebrated the new year with husband Anand Ahuja and shared the pics of their celebration, which was full of romance, kisses and lavish dinner. Read More