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Protesting farmers announce four-hour nationwide 'rail roko' (rail blockade) on Feb 18: Statement

Three people dead as car plunges into canal in Telangana's Warangal district: Police

Congress walks out of Lok Sabha session during PM Modi’s reply to the motion of Thanks on President’s address, reports NDTV

In 1955, Jawaharlal Nehru had made laws against hoarding. But this law has been scrapped by the BJP govt. This new law will help the 'Arabpatis'. They will decide the price of farmers' produce: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Congress, at Kisan Mahapanchayat in Saharanpur

Congress will scrap new farm laws if voted to power, says Priyanka Gandhi Vadra at rally in UP's Saharanpur

The speech by President showcased India's 'Sankalp Shakti.' His words have boosted the spirit of confidence among the people of India: PM Narendra Modi replies in Lok Sabha to the Motion of Thanks on the President’s Address

During the discussion on the President's speech, a large number of women MPs took part. This is a great sign. I want to congratulate the women MPs who enriched the House proceedings with their thoughts: PM Narendra Modi

We're knocking at the doors of 75 yrs of independence. It's a matter of pride for every Indian & an occasion to move forward. We may be in any corner or belong to any strata of society but we must make a new resolve that where do we want to take India at 100 years of freedom: PM

The post-COVID world is turning out to be very different. In such times, remaining isolated from global trends will be counter-productive. We'll have to emerge as a strong player. That is why, India is working towards building an Aatmanirbhar Bharat: PM Narendra Modi in Lok Sabha

Today we can hear 'Vocal for Local' in every corner of India. People look for local. This sense of self-respect is working a lot for Aatmanirbhar Bharat: PM Narendra Modi in Lok Sabha

Bringing BJP to power means encouraging riots. If you want riots then cast your vote for BJP... You can't defeat Mamata as she isn't alone, she has the support of the people... Till the time I'm alive, I won't allow BJP here: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee in Malda

Verdict in MJ Akbar’s defamation case against Priya Ramani deferred till Feb 17

Deep Sidhu is in Delhi Police custody and is being interrogated. Investigation is underway, Red Fort violence case is being investigated: BK Singh, Joint CP, Crime

Upon the request of Twitter seeking a meeting with the Govt., the Secretary IT was to engage with senior management of Twitter. In this light a blog post published prior to this engagement is unusual. Govt. will share its response soon, says Ministry of Electronics & IT in a tweet.

PM Narendra Modi will reply to the Motion of Thanks on the President’s address at 4 pm in Lok Sabha today: PMO

The one who is ‘Crony-jivi’, he is selling the country, tweets Rahul Gandhi

Aircraft carrier Viraat’s dismantling kept on hold by Supreme Court, notice issued to company that bought it from scarp, reports NDTV

Two people arrested in connection with the killing of a 33-year-old man by a group of people in Ghatkopar area on 9th February: Mumbai Police

Delhi Nursery admission: First list to be out on March 20; process to close by March 31, says Directorate of Education

Mumbai: Four people injured in a cylinder blast at a cylinder storage godown on Yari Road in Andheri (W); all injured shifted to a city hospital

Iqbal Singh, an accused in 26th January Delhi violence case arrested by Special Cell from Hoshiarpur, Punjab last night. He carried a reward of Rs 50,000 on his arrest: Delhi Police

Congress MP Manish Tewari has given an adjournment motion notice in Lok Sabha over BJP leader VK Singh's statement on LAC transgression

UK Health Secretary Matt Hancock has announced tough fines and jail terms up to 10 years for breaching quarantine rules imposed in an effort to prevent the new coronavirus variants from entering the country.

Two Border Security Force (BSF) personnel have tested positive for COVID-19 in Mizoram, taking the state's tally to 4,388, an official said on Wednesday.

Bharatiya Janata Party has issued a three-line whip to its Lok Sabha MPs to be present in the House today

A joint team of ITBP, NDRF, SDRF & other agencies entered into the Tapovan tunnel this morning. The tunnel is still approachable up to about 120 meters; more slush and water coming from inside the tunnel making the way ahead difficult: ITBP

Sensex currently at 51,403.07; up by 73.99 points. Nifty up by 39.75 points, currently at 15,149.05.

On one hand, some of the carriers want us to open 100% while others would like us to take it slow. Our decision to raise it beyond 80% will depend on the behaviour of the virus: Union Civil Aviation Minister answers an MP's question 'Why are flights not operating up to 80%?'

A total of 20,33,24,655 samples tested for COVID-19 up to 9th February. Of these, 7,36,903 samples were tested yesterday: Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)

32 bodies recovered, 206 persons (including 25-35 people stuck inside Tapovan tunnel) missing in Uttarakhand glacier burst, according to State government

There is a lot of interest among the members in discussing the Budget. My suggestion is that increase the time to debate the Budget from 10 hours to 12 hours: Congress MP Jairam Ramesh in Rajya Sabha

Maharashtra: A 33-year-old man murdered by a group of nine people in Ghatkopar area of Mumbai on 9th February. Police have registered an FIR under the relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Arms Act; accused yet to be arrested

Total samples tested up to 9th February are 20,33,24,655 including 7,36,903 samples tested yesterday: Indian Council of Medical Research

Maharashtra: Forensic Science Laboratory has submitted its report to police in Bhandara Hospital fire incident which claimed lives of 10 newborns on Jan 9. Police say that they have sent the report back to FSL with a few queries, won't comment until the final report is received

The COVID-19 tally in Thane district of Maharashtra has reached 2,56,185 with the addition of 236 new cases of the viral infection,an official said on Wednesday

Man involved in killing of constable in Uttar Pradesh's Kasganj district killed in encounter with police: Kasganj SP Manoj Sonkar.

Maharashtra: In an ongoing search, Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) arrested few people & recovered drugs in Thane and Mumbai. Search is being conducted after the arrest of Iqbal Kaskar: NCB official

Bharatiya Janata Party MP Vijay Pal Singh Tomar has given Zero Hour Notice in Rajya Sabha over demand for a separate bench of Allahabad High Court in Western Uttar Pradesh

BJP MP Anil Baluni has given Zero Hour Notice in Rajya Sabha over the need for a mechanism to study glaciers to manage and prevent disasters such as the recent glacier burst in Chamoli, Uttrakhand.

The discussion on General Budget is listed after consideration of Major Ports Bill in Rajya Sabha, today. In Lok Sabha, it is listed after the ongoing discussion on Motion of Thanks on the President's address.

Normally, discussion on General Budget is taken up first in Lok Sabha. But in 1955, 1959, 1963, 1965 and 2002, discussion on Budget commenced first in Rajya Sabha. It's likely that discussion on Budget starts first in Rajya Sabha for only the sixth time today.

Delhi's air quality turns 'very poor', with overall air quality index standing at 325: System of Air Quality & Weather Forecasting & Research (SAFAR)