JOIN USDH Evening Brief: February 19, 2022
Govt terms LIC IPO data about Covid toll 'speculative'
The government Saturday dismissed as "speculative" media reports related to LIC IPO data claiming that Covid-related deaths in 2021 could be much higher than those recorded officially.
India ramps up charging infrastructure to spur adoption of EVs
India installed more than 650 electric vehicle charging stations in key cities in the four months ended Jan. 31, the government said in a statement, as it seeks to boost the production and use of EVs.
Rohit Sharma named India Test captain
Rohit Sharma was on Saturday named India's Test captain, one of the highest-pressure jobs in world sport, completing his takeover of the leadership across cricket formats after Virat Kohli's exit.
Hijab row: Outsiders creating confusion, says Bommai
Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Saturday blamed “outsiders” for creating confusion in schools and colleges over the hijab row.
PIL in SC seeks steps to regulate poll manifesto, make them legally enforceable
A Public Interest Litigation has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking direction to the Centre and the Election Commission to take steps to regulate poll manifesto and make political parties accountable for promises made therein.