News Headlines: 13th June 2022

  • President Ram Nath Kovind says that as the Supreme Commander, he was happy to see the rising number of women in the armed forces, including in combat roles.
  • President Ramnath Kovind expresses happiness at rising number of women in armed forces; Inaugurates Platinum Jubilee celebration of Rashtriya Military school in Bengaluru.
  • Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu has said that the Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya instills pride in every citizen for the nation by offering an immersive experience of the country’s successful democratic journey and its socio-economic transformation since independence.
  • Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh says, India will give befitting reply to any one who casts evil eye on the country; Calls to break silos of Civil Administration and Armed Forces to deal with hybrid threats.
  • Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has launched “Start-Ups for Railways” in New Delhi.
  • The Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) Agreement – bringing peace, development and recognition to the region – is one of the most prominent peace treaties signed under the
  • This Start-Ups policy aims to leverage innovative technologies developed by Indian Startups, MSMEs, Innovators and Entrepreneurs to improve operational efficiency and safety of Indian Railways.
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi to pay one-day visit to Maharashtra tomorrow. 
  • Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Dr Mansukh Mandaviya has said that COVID is not over yet. There are reports of rising cases of COVID in some states.
  • Dr. Mandaviya stressed that it is important at this time to be alert and not forget COVID Appropriate Behaviour such as wearing masks and maintaining physical distance to prevent spread of the infection.
  • Ministry of Information and Broadcasting advises media to refrain from advertising online betting platforms.
  • Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Ministry asks E-commerce food business operators to transparently show the breakup of all charges included in the order amount such as delivery charges, packaging charges, taxes and surge pricing.
  • Retail inflation based on Consumer Price Index eased to 7.04% in May from 7.79% in April this year. As per the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation data released today, inflation slipped mainly due to easing prices in “Food & Beverages” and “Fuel & light” sections.
  • India Meteorological Department predicts heat wave conditions to continue in Punjab, Haryana, Delhi and southeast Uttar Pradesh for next two days.
  • Delhi Government in partnership with United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) India set up oxygen generation plant at G. B. Pant Hospital in national capital to augment oxygen supply capabilities.
  • Khelo India Youth Games conclude at  Panchkula in Haryana; Haryana regains leading position in medal tally followed by Maharashtra and Karnataka. 
  • India’s great run at ongoing Chateauroux Para Shooting World Cup continues as medal tally goes up to 12.
  • Manish Narwal, Singhraj Adhana and Nihal Singh clinch silver medal each in the P1 Men’s 10 meter Air Pistol event.
  • Third Twenty-20 International of five-match series between India and South Africa to be played in Visakhapatnam tomorrow.