News Highlights: Rajiv Kumar steps down as Niti Aayog vice chairman

J&K: Militants shoot at two non-local labourers in Nowgam area on outskirts of Srinagar, say police.

(PTI)

. Delhi deputy CM Manish Sisodia distributes laptops, other learning aids to over 5,000 children with special needs studying in schools run by city government.

(PTI)

. Been waiting for 4 months to come back to the Delhi Capitals camp, says Ponting

(ANI)

. Visiting Mauritius PM Pravind Kumar Jugnauth meets UP Governor Anandiben Patel and CM Yogi Adityanath in Varanasi, discusses investment and business opportunities in state.

(PTI)

. Terror attack in Jammu ahead of PM Modi’s visit cause of "serious concern", says J&K Apni Party chief Syed Mohammed Altaf Bukhari

(PTI)

. Encroachment made by accused in Khargone riots case won't be removed without due legal procedure: Madhya Pradesh govt to High Court

. Mumbai police issues notice to MP Navneet Rana, her husband Ravi Rana, asking them not to disrupt law and order situation as they plan to recite Hanuman Chalisa outside Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray's house on Saturday.

(PTI)

. Kenya's former President Mwai Kibaki has died at the age of 90, according to President Uhuru Kenyatta, reports AP.

(PTI)

. "The UK is creating an India specific open general export license reducing bureaucracy and reducing delivery times for defence procurement," said British PM Boris Johnson in Delhi

. "Shared interests in keeping the Indo-Pacific region free, open & rule-based. Agree to combat threats on air, space & maritime. Taking steps for sustainable homegrown energy. This visit has deepened our relationship," saidUK PM Borris Johnson

. "Last year we (India-UK) launched a comprehensive strategic partnership. Work on FTA is underway. Talks held on defence sector, trade, climate & energy. Talks also hold on free, open & rule-based Indo-pacific region," PM Modi

. "We expressed our commitment to fulfilling promises made during the last COP 26. We invite the UK to join India's National Hydrogen Mission...We stressed on a free, open, inclusive & rules-based Indo-Pacific region,"PM Modi

. "PM Boris Johnson's visit to India during 'Azaadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav' is historic," saidPM Modi during joint statement

. Delay in services from Tilak Nagar to Karol Bagh on Blue Line due to a passenger on track at Tilak Nagar: Delhi Metro Rail Corporation

. SC rejectedthe bail plea of Maharashtra cabinet minister & NCP leader Nawab Malik in a money laundering case. ( PTI )

. Home Guards posted outside the PU examination centre in Car street were seen directing a student to remove the hijab and burka before entering the examination hall on Friday. Credit: DH photo

. An incident of gun firing took place at Rohini court. Police personnel are deployed at the court premises had opened fire, according to DelhiPolice.No injuries reported.

. Students arrive to write the second PUC exam at Seshadripuram college Kengeri, in Bengaluru. Photo Credit: Pushkar V

. Former US President Barack Obama has broken his silence after a long time, saying that social media platforms are well-designed to destroy democracies.

Speaking at a Stanford University event late on Thursday, Obama called the present "another tumultuous, dangerous moment in history".

"Disinformation is a threat to our democracy, and will continue to be unless we work together to address it," he said.

. With 2,451 new Covid-19 cases reported on Friday, India's active caseload rose to 14,241, as per the Union Health Ministry data. Read more

. One security force jawan was martyred and 4 jawans were injured on Friday in anencounter in the Sunjwan area of Jammu, ANI reported.

. At sunset on the last Monday of March, CNN stars gathered for a gala on the 101st floor of a midtown Manhattan skyscraper to celebrate the launch of CNN+, the streaming service that was supposed to take the network into the digital future.

Ethan Hawke, who directed a film for CNN+, mingled with Anderson Cooper and Carl Bernstein as guests nibbled on miniature lobster rolls and gawked at the dizzying views of the New York City skyline.

It took three weeks for CNN’s new owners to bring them down to earth.

In a move that stunned the media and tech worlds, Warner Bros. Discovery said Thursday that it will abruptly shut down CNN+ on April 30. “While today’s decision is incredibly difficult, it is the right one for the long-term success of CNN,” Chris Licht, the network’s incoming president, told staff.

The shutdown is an ignominious end to an operation into which CNN sank tens of millions of dollars: from a nationwide marketing campaign to hundreds of newly hired employees to big contracts for name-brand anchors, including former “Fox News Sunday” host Chris Wallace and former NPR co-host Audie Cornish. ( NYT )

. Britain is set to offer India know-how to build its own fighter jets and a licence for faster deliveries of defence equipment when the prime ministers of the two countries meet on Friday, as the West tries to wean India away from Russia.

News Highlights: Rajiv Kumar steps down as Niti Aayog vice chairman

Rajiv Kumar steps down as Niti Aayog vice chairman

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