News Headlines : 7th May 2022

  • President Ram Nath Kovind will be on a seven day state visit to Jamaica and St. Vincent & Grenadines starting 15th of this month.
  • This will be the first ever visit by an Indian Head of State to these countries.
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi reviews implementation of National Education Policy 2020; Stresses need to develop a hybrid system of learning to avoid overexposure of technology to children.
  • Union Minister of State for Chemicals and Fertilizers & New and Renewable Energy, Bhagwanth Khuba, visited RCF Trombay Unit at Chembur, Mumbai today and launched the newly manufactured NPK grade of Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers limited (RCF) – Suphala 10:26:26.
  • In Jammu and Kashmir many leaders from Panthers Party including former education minister, Harsh Dev Singh join Aam Aadmi Party.
  • North Tech Symposium organized under the aegis of HQ Northern Command at Udhampur concluded today .
  • Logo Design Contest for the G-20 Presidency of India opens from today; Prime Minister calls it a special competition that celebrates the creativity of country’s youth.
  • Union finance minister Nirmala Sitaraman today said that in the financial year 2021-22, India registered 26 lakh new Demat accounts per month.
  • Home Ministry launches portal for retired CAPF and Assam Rifles personnel seeking re-employment with private security agencies.
  • Enforcement Directorate today rejected the allegation that the statements of Xiaomi India officials were recorded under coercion and termed it as baseless. It said the officials of Xiaomi India deposed their statements voluntarily in the most conducive environment on various occasions.
  • In Bihar, rail traffic on Saharsa – Darbhanga rail section via Supaul – Nirmali restored after 88 years.
  • LIC IPO will remain open for subscription on Saturday and Sunday. Reserve Bank of India has directed all banks to keep their window open to allow applications for LIC-IPO even on Sunday. It will remain open for investors till May 9. The indicative price range has been set at 902 to 949 rupees per share.
  • Three-day Utkarsh Mahotsav, organized by Central Sanskrit University, begins in New Delhi. 
  • Met Department forecasts low-pressure area near South Andaman Sea to intensify into a Cyclonic Storm by tomorrow.
  • Defence Minister Rajnath Singh described the development of border areas as major part of Government’s comprehensive defence strategy that will bolster the security apparatus of the country.
  • He said it will also bring about positive change in the lives of people residing in remote areas.
  • Sports Minister Anurag Thakur says, 8500 players from across the country will participate in 4th Khelo India Youth Games; Khelo India Mascot and Logo launched at Panchkula in Haryana.