PM Modi to attend global Covid-19 summit hosted by US President Biden today, reduced timings, relaxed uniform norms: Centre issues fresh guidelines for schools amid heatwave; check details, CSK's Ravindra Jadeja ruled out of the remainder of IPL 2022 due to rib injury, and other top news in this bulletin.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the second global virtual summit on Covid-19 on Thursday being hosted by US president Joe Biden, the foreign affairs ministry said in a statement on Wednesday. The PM had also participated in the first global summit held in September 2021. “Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the Second Global COVID Virtual Summit on May 12 at the invitation of the President of the USA, Joseph R Biden Jr,” the MEA said in a statement on Wednesday. With the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) declaring a heatwave in Delhi National Capital Region (NCR) from Friday, the ministry of education has issued guidelines for schools, asking them to relax the uniform norms, and restrict outdoor activities and modify timings. “School hours may start early and get over before noon. The timing may be from 7.00 AM onwards. The number of school hours per day may be reduced. Sports and other outdoor activities which expose students directly to the sunlight may be appropriately adjusted in the early morning,” the guidelines stated. Several parts of Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and West Bengal are bracing for heavy rain as severe cyclone Asani weakened to a cyclonic storm on Wednesday, barreling towards north coastal Andhra Pradesh, packing wind speed of 85 km per hour, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. Several parts of Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and West Bengal are bracing for heavy rain as severe cyclone Asani weakened to a cyclonic storm on Wednesday, barreling towards north coastal Andhra Pradesh, packing wind speed of 85 km per hour, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. Ahead of the 2023 assembly elections, Karnataka chief minister Basavaraj S Bommai has said controversies for which the state was in the headlines — such as hijab, halal, loudspeakers — were the handiwork of fringe elements and those affiliated to extremist organisations. In an interview, he said the BJP wants to win on the basis of its performance. He also said the government is committed to bring an anti-conversion law, and is examining the issue of implementing a Uniform Civil Code. Chennai Super Kings all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has been ruled out of the remaining season of IPL 2022 due to a rib injury, the franchise announced on Wednesday. “Ravindra Jadeja reported a bruised rib and was unavailable for Chennai Super Kings’ game against Delhi Capitals on Sunday. He was under observation and based on medical advice he has been ruled out for the rest of the IPL season,” CSK said in a statement. Jadeja hurt himself while attempting a catch during the IPL game against the Royal Challengers Bangalore on May 4.
Ranveer Singh opened up about his extravagant and flamboyant fashion sense in a recent Q&A session with fans. The actor admitted that at one point in his life, he did feel judged on the basis of his appearance and dressing sense but learnt to move past it. He also revealed that while he prefers a multitude of colours when it comes to clothes, but for spaces, he prefers being very minimal. The actor revealed all this while speaking to fans on Twitter.
