1. PM Modi to launch distribution of e-property cards under SWAMITVA scheme today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch the distribution of e-property cards under the 'SWAMITVA scheme' on Saturday, according to a statement from the Prime Minister's Office (PMO). As many as 4.09 lakh property owners will be given their e-property cards on National Panchayati Raj Day (April 24), which will also mark the rolling out of the SVAMITVA scheme for implementation across the country.
2. Night curfew in Andhra Pradesh from today
Amid rising Covid-19 cases in the state, the Andhra Pradesh government has decided to impose a night curfew starting from Saturday.
3. 3 IAF planes to airlift high-tech submarine rescue equipment to Indonesia today
Three transport aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) will transport submarine rescue equipment to Indonesia on Saturday to help the country trace an attack submarine that went missing with 53 people on board, officials said.
The decision to send the equipment came a day after Defence Minister Rajnath Singh spoke to his Indonesian counterpart Gen. Prabowo Subianto and assured him of India's full support to Indonesia in tracing the submarine.
