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. Hanskhali rape-murder | West Bengal: BJP's fact-finding committee submitted its report to BJP national president JP Nadda at his residence, in Delhi today.

.In a meeting held by DDMA today, Delhi to likely make wearing face masks compulsory in public places. A fine of Rs 500 will be imposed on violators for not wearing masks in Delhi: Sources. No new variant has emerged so far. Those who are older, those who have not taken vaccines, those who have got infected so far, need to remember to use a face mask: Dr. Raman R Gangakhedkar, former head scientist of epidemiology & communicable disease at ICMR

.A UK judge has ordered the extradition of Julian Assange to the US where he will face a 175-year sentence for publishing, says WikiLeaksThe decision will now move to UK Home Secretary Priti Patel – the defence have until May 18 to make submissions.. Hitting out at those alleging biased action in theJahangirpuriviolence case, Union minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Wednesday said action has been taken on the basis of "crime and conspiracy", not on "caste and community".

The senior BJP leader's remarks came after All India Majlis-E-Ittehadul Muslimeen leader Asaduddin Owaisi alleged that "one-sided action" is being taken in theJahangirpuriviolence case.

. A health worker wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) talks to the residents who are waiting to board a bus along a street during a Covid-19 coronavirus lockdown in the Jing'an district in Shanghai. (AFP Photo)

. "I've held a detailed review of the Covid-19 situation in the state. There is no need to worry as there has not been a significant rise in cases. The situation is completely under control. We are vaccinating those in the 12-15 & 15-18 age groups," Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope told ANI .

. A couple rest in Zaryadye park with the Christ the Savior Cathedral on the background during the sunset in downtown Moscow. ( AFP Photo)

. The Delhi High Court on Wednesday agreed to hear a plea against the anti-encroachment drive in the Jahangirpuri area of the national capital.The court is likely to hear the petition, which is yet to be filed, at 2 pm onWednesday.

. Special CP Dependra Pathak on SC orders status-quo on demolition drive conducted by NDMC in Jahangirpuri said, "Let the civic agency (North Delhi Municipal Corporation) take a decision..we're here to provide support & protection to the civic agency." ( ANI )

. PM Modi announces the launch of aspecial category of 'Ayush Visa' for those wishing to visit India for Ayush treatment,during the Global Ayush Investment Summit in Gandhinagar.

. "The Ministry of AYUSH has taken several major steps to encourage startup culture in the field of Traditional Medicines. A few days back an incubation center developed by All India Institute of Ayurveda has been inaugurated," PM Modi said

. A woman resident reacts during a joint anti-encroachment drive by NDMC, PWD, local bodies and the police, in the violence-hit Jahangirpuri area, in NewDelhi, Wednesday. ( PTI Photo)

. "The anti-encroachment drive will be stopped soon as we have received the Supreme Court order," said North Delhi Mayor, Raja Iqbal Singh, at Jahangirpuri. ( ANI )

. Anti-encroachment drive is still underway at Jahangirpuri by North Delhi Municipal Corporation despite Supreme Court order to maintain status-quo, ANI reported.

. "We just got to know about the SC order on the anti-encroachment drive in the Jahangirpuri area. Will read the order first & act accordingly," said Sanjay Goel, Commissioner, North Delhi Municipal Corporation. ( ANI )

. After Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh, bulldozers are now being deployed in Delhi to raze illegal constructions owned by riot accused in violence-hit Jahangirpuri.

The North Delhi Municipal Corporation (North MCD) is carrying out a large scale anti-encroachment drive in the area on Wednesday. Read more

. "Slums and shops built on roads will be removed," said the driver of a bulldozer during the anti-encroachment drive at the Jahangirpuri area of Delhi which witnessed violence on April 16 during a religious procession. ( ANI )

. The International Monetary Fund said discussions with Sri Lanka on a potential IMF loan program are at an early stage and any deal would require "adequate assurances" that the island country's debts can be put on a sustainable path.

In a statement emailed to Reuters, IMF Sri Lanka Mission Chief Masahiro Nozaki said that IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva discussed lending options and policy plans with a Sri Lankan delegation on Tuesday.

"An IMF-supported program should be designed to resolve Sri Lanka's acute balance of payments problems and put the economy back on a sustainable growth path as early as possible," Nozaki said. ( Reuters )

. Anelephantcools itself with water on a hot summer day in Jammu. ( PTI Photo)

. An Indian operator of an entertainment club in Singapore has been jailed for 41 months and fined Singapore dollars 27,365 (USD 20,000) for trafficking three women dancers from India and assaulting two of them.

The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) said on Tuesday that ‘Jaiho Club’ operator Alagar Balasubramanian, 47, imposed financial demands that the women would not be able to repay if they wished to quit.

All three women, rescued by the MOM, have since returned to India. Two of them were assaulted by Balasubramanian, it said in a statement. ( PTI )

. Brazilian soccer great Pele returned to hospital on Monday as he continues to receive treatment for cancer, Sao Paulo's Albert Einstein hospital said in a medical note on Tuesday.

News Highlights: President Putin says Russia has successfully tested Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile

President Putin says Russia has successfully tested Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile, will make Kremlin's enemies 'think twice': AFP News Agency

Delhi sees uptick in Covid-19 cases, reports 1,009 infections in a day

Defence Ministry says it has decided to start Ayurveda centres at 37 cantonment hospitals and 12 military healthcare facilities

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