Maharashtra has made Marathi language training mandatory for app based cab drivers, including those working with Ola, Uber and Rapido. Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik says there will be no exemptions, with verification drives and stricter action planned after August 18 against drivers who fail to comply.


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<p>India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar voted in India's capital&nbsp;New&nbsp;Delhi&nbsp;in&nbsp;the sixth phase of Lok Sabha elections on May 25 (Saturday).</p>

<p>After casting his vote, Minister S Jaishankar also received a certificate since he was the first male voter to exercise his right to vote at his designated polling booth.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Cast my vote in New Delhi this morning.<br />
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Urge all voting today to turnout in record numbers and vote in this sixth phase of the elections. <a href="https://t.co/FJpskspGq9">pic.twitter.com/FJpskspGq9</a></p>
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<p>"I was the first male voter in this booth," said S Jaishankar,&nbsp;while&nbsp;holding his certificate in his hands.</p>

<h2><strong>EAM Jaishankar says confident 'BJP will come back to power'</strong></h2>

<p>Foreign Minister S Jaishankar said that he is confident that the voters of the national capital will once again vote for the Modi government and bring it back into power.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/lok-sabha-elections-2024-phase-6-voting-underway-across-58-seats-as-bigwigs-wrest-for-power-725140">Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 6: Voting underway across 58 seats as bigwigs wrest for power</a></p>

<p>"We want people to come out and cast their votes as this is a decisive moment for the country. I'm confident that the BJP will&nbsp;come back&nbsp;to power in the polls," said the foreign minister.</p>

<p>He also shared his photograph with the certificate on social media platform X.</p>

<p>The voting for the sixth of India's seven-phase elections began on May 25 across 58 constituencies of Lok Sabha, the lower house of Indian parliament directly elected by the people.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;India General Election 2024: India votes in phase 6 of Lok Sabha elections</strong></p>

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<p>The voting is currently underway for all 7 Lok Sabha constituencies of Delhi, 14 seats of northern Uttar Pradesh state, all&nbsp;10&nbsp;states&nbsp;of northern Haryana&nbsp;state,&nbsp;8&nbsp;constituencies each in eastern states Bihar and West Bengal, 6 in&nbsp;eastern&nbsp;India's Odisha, four seats in Jharkhand and&nbsp;1&nbsp;seat in Jammu and Kashmir up in the country's north.</p>

<p>The last phase of Lok Sabha elections will take place on June 1&nbsp;and&nbsp;the counting of votes will&nbsp;take place&nbsp;on June 4.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar voted in India's capital New Delhi in the sixth phase of Lok Sabha elections on May 25 (Saturday). After casting his vote, Minister S Jaishankar also received a certificate since he was the first male voter to exercise his right to vote at his designated polling booth.

India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar voted in India's capital New Delhi in the sixth phase of Lok Sabha elections on May 25 (Saturday). After casting his vote, Minister S Jaishankar also received a certificate since he was the first male voter to exercise his right to vote at his designated polling booth. Cast my vote in New Delhi this morning. Urge all voting today to turnout in record numbers and vote in this sixth phase of the elections. pic.twitter.com/FJpskspGq9 — Dr. S. Jaishankar (Modi Ka Parivar) (@DrSJaishankar) May 25, 2024 × "I was the first male voter in this booth," said S Jaishankar, while holding his certificate in his hands. EAM Jaishankar says confident 'BJP will come back to power' Foreign Minister S Jaishankar said that he is confident that the voters of the national capital will once again vote for the Modi government and bring it back into power. Also Read: Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 6: Voting underway across 58 seats as bigwigs wrest for power "We want people to come out and cast their votes as this is a decisive moment for the country. I'm confident that the BJP will come back to power in the polls," said the foreign minister. He also shared his photograph with the certificate on social media platform X. The voting for the sixth of India's seven-phase elections began on May 25 across 58 constituencies of Lok Sabha, the lower house of Indian parliament directly elected by the people. Watch: India General Election 2024: India votes in phase 6 of Lok Sabha elections The voting is currently underway for all 7 Lok Sabha constituencies of Delhi, 14 seats of northern Uttar Pradesh state, all 10 states of northern Haryana state, 8 constituencies each in eastern states Bihar and West Bengal, 6 in eastern India's Odisha, four seats in Jharkhand and 1 seat in Jammu and Kashmir up in the country's north. The last phase of Lok Sabha elections will take place on June 1 and the counting of votes will take place on June 4. (With inputs from agencies)

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The Calcutta High Court on Wednesday cancelled all Other Backward Classes (OBC) certificates issued in West Bengal since 2010. Will the Calcutta High Court ruling against religion-based OBC quota impact the ongoing elections?

Calcutta HC cancels OBC certificates for 77 communities

<p>As the spread of new variant of coronavirus haunts many, the Indian government has told states and union territories on Tuesday that people in the age group of 60 years and above, who have co-morbidities, do not need to produce or submit any certificate from doctor at the time of taking precaution dose of COVID-19 vaccine. &nbsp;</p>

<p>It has also advised these people to consult a doctor before getting this dose. &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/doctors-to-take-final-call-on-protest-after-rdas-meeting-440723" hreflang="en">Protesting doctors in India to take final call after association meeting</a></strong></p>

<p>These beneficiaries will become eligible for the precaution dose after the completion of nine months or 39 weeks from the date of administration of second dose as recorded in the Co-WIN system, India’s Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan said. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Bhushan, in a letter to states and UTs, also said that the personnel, who are to be deployed in election duty in the poll-bound states, will also be included in the category of frontline workers. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Not just this, the CoWIN platform will also send reminder messages to all the people eligible for precaution dose, the health secretary added. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/while-west-struggles-to-control-omicron-surge-indias-covid-tally-tells-a-different-story-440603" hreflang="en">While West struggles to control Omicron surge, India's covid tally tells a different story</a></strong></p>

<p>It will also be reflected in the digital vaccination certificates. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Through video conference, the official also chaired a workshop with all states and UTs to review the vaccination process for various categories of people on Tuesday. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em>&nbsp;</p>


As the spread of new variant of coronavirus haunts many, the Indian government has told states and union territories on Tuesday that people in the age group of 60 years and above, who have co-morbidities, do not need to produce or submit any certificate from doctor at the time of taking precaution dose of COVID-19 vaccine.

As the spread of new variant of coronavirus haunts many, the Indian government has told states and union territories on Tuesday that people in the age group of 60 years and above, who have co-morbidities, do not need to produce or submit any certificate from doctor at the time of taking precaution dose of COVID-19 vaccine. It has also advised these people to consult a doctor before getting this dose. Also Read: Protesting doctors in India to take final call after association meeting These beneficiaries will become eligible for the precaution dose after the completion of nine months or 39 weeks from the date of administration of second dose as recorded in the Co-WIN system, India’s Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan said. Bhushan, in a letter to states and UTs, also said that the personnel, who are to be deployed in election duty in the poll-bound states, will also be included in the category of frontline workers. Not just this, the CoWIN platform will also send reminder messages to all the people eligible for precaution dose, the health secretary added. Also Read: While West struggles to control Omicron surge, India's covid tally tells a different story It will also be reflected in the digital vaccination certificates. Through video conference, the official also chaired a workshop with all states and UTs to review the vaccination process for various categories of people on Tuesday. (With inputs from agencies)

For precaution dose, no doctor certificate needed for 60-plus people with co-morbidity in India

<p data-changed="true" data-paragraphid="13">The Kerala High Court issued a notice to the Centre and the state government on October 8, 2021, in response to a suit filed by Peter M demanding Covid-19 certificates devoid of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's photograph.</p>

<p data-changed="true" data-paragraphid="13">Peter M stated that the vaccination certificates that are now being distributed violate a citizen's basic rights.</p>

<p data-changed="true" data-paragraphid="16">The petitioner requested a certificate that did not include the prime minister's photograph.<br />
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<p>Both governments have two weeks to submit their positions.</p>

<p data-changed="true" data-paragraphid="18">Peter M is particularly irritated since he had to pay for his own vaccination at a private hospital because "there was a huge line for appointments at government facilities" that provided free vaccinations.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="19">"I spent Rs 750 for each jab, so why should PM Modi's picture be on my certificate?" he questions.&nbsp;<br />
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Peter M, 62, is a member of India's main opposition Congress party and a right to information campaigner.</p>

<p>Political opponents have also criticised the prime minister's photo on the vaccination certificate.</p>

<p>Several opposition-ruled states have even replaced his photograph with those of their own chief ministers.&nbsp;</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="20">Previously, the Union government justified its choice to include the photograph in the certificate, claiming that the image of the Prime Minister, together with his remarks, helps to raise general awareness and Covid-appropriate behaviour.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="21">When an issue was raised in the upper chamber two months ago, Minister of State for Health BP Pawar stated the Prime Minister's portrait was perfect for raising awareness.&nbsp;</p>

<p data-changed="true" data-paragraphid="22"><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The Kerala High Court issued a notice to the Centre and the state government on October 8, 2021, in response to a suit filed by Peter M demanding Covid-19 certificates devoid of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's photograph.

The Kerala High Court issued a notice to the Centre and the state government on October 8, 2021, in response to a suit filed by Peter M demanding Covid-19 certificates devoid of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's photograph. Peter M stated that the vaccination certificates that are now being distributed violate a citizen's basic rights. The petitioner requested a certificate that did not include the prime minister's photograph. Peter M, 62, is a member of India's main opposition Congress party and a right to information campaigner. × Both governments have two weeks to submit their positions. Peter M is particularly irritated since he had to pay for his own vaccination at a private hospital because "there was a huge line for appointments at government facilities" that provided free vaccinations. "I spent Rs 750 for each jab, so why should PM Modi's picture be on my certificate?" he questions. Peter M, 62, is a member of India's main opposition Congress party and a right to information campaigner. Political opponents have also criticised the prime minister's photo on the vaccination certificate. Several opposition-ruled states have even replaced his photograph with those of their own chief ministers. Previously, the Union government justified its choice to include the photograph in the certificate, claiming that the image of the Prime Minister, together with his remarks, helps to raise general awareness and Covid-appropriate behaviour. When an issue was raised in the upper chamber two months ago, Minister of State for Health BP Pawar stated the Prime Minister's portrait was perfect for raising awareness. (With inputs from agencies)

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