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Our demands have remained the same from the beginning - repeal the new Farm laws: Manjit Singh Rai, Bharatiya Kisan Union, Doaba

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Our demands have remained the same, repeal new Farm laws, says Bharatiya Kisan Union

Our demands have remained the same from the beginning - repeal the new Farm laws: Manjit Singh Rai, Bharatiya Kisan Union, Doaba

Published: 25 Dec 2020, 9:14 AM IST

For the first time since April 1, no new COVID-19 case In Mumbai's Dharavi

For the first time since April 1, no new COVID-19 case was reported in Mumbai's Dharavi in the last 24 hours: Civic official

Published: 25 Dec 2020, 9:14 AM IST

Delhi reports 758 new COVID-19 cases, 6,21,439 total cases

Delhi reports 758 new COVID-19 cases, 1,370 recoveries and 30 deaths in the last 24 hours, as per Delhi Health Department Total cases: 6,21,439 Total recoveries: 6,03,758 Death toll: 10,414 Active cases: 7,267

Published: 25 Dec 2020, 9:14 AM IST

Punjab reports 320 new COVID-19 cases, 1,64,821 total cases

Punjab reports 320 new COVID-19 cases, 412 discharges, and 9 deaths today, says Govt of Punjab. Total cases in the State rise to 1,64,821 including 1,54,845 discharges and 5,269 deaths. Active cases stand at 4,707

Published: 25 Dec 2020, 9:14 AM IST

Mizoram's COVID-19 tally rises to 4,178 with 22 fresh infections: Health department official

COVID-19 vaccine free for Indian students studying in UK, says UK govt

COVID-19 vaccine to be available free for Indian students studying in UK: UK govt.
Indian students pursuing higher studies in the UK will be able to access the Pfizer and BioNTech Vaccine, reports India Today

Published: 25 Dec 2020, 9:14 AM IST

Fact is, Modi govt has done nothing to help West Bengal, says Mamata Banerjee

The fact is that Modi Government has done nothing to help West Bengal. They are yet to release even a portion of the Rs 85,000 cr of outstanding dues that includes unpaid GST dues of Rs 8,000 cr: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee

Published: 25 Dec 2020, 9:14 AM IST

Today, PM showed apparent concern for farmers through televised address, instead of proactively working to resolve their issues: WB CM

Today, PM showed apparent concern for farmers through televised address, instead of proactively working to resolve their issues. While he publicly claimed his intention to help farmers of WB through his PM Kisan Yojana...fact is he's trying to mislead people with half-truth: WB CM

Published: 25 Dec 2020, 9:14 AM IST

An encounter breaks out at Kanigam area of Shopian in Jammu and Kashmir

Jammu and Kashmir: An encounter has broken out at Kanigam area of Shopian. Police and security forces are carrying out the operation.

Published: 25 Dec 2020, 9:14 AM IST

Stone crushing units sealed in two villages of Mohali district for not producing valid documents, as part of checking against illegal mining in the State: Punjab Government

Among the UK returnees, 10 test positive for COVID-19 in Karnataka

Among the UK returnees, according to the information I have, about 10 people have tested positive (for COVID-19). Their samples have been sent to NIMHANS… once that (report) is out, we will know whether it is the second strain: Karnataka Health Minister K Sudhakar

Published: 25 Dec 2020, 9:14 AM IST

Uttar Pradesh reports 13 more COVID-19 fatalities, 1,285 new cases, 8,279 total cases

Uttar Pradesh reports 13 more COVID-19 fatalities, 1,285 new cases. Death toll rises to 8,279, infection tally 5,79,982. There are 16,159 active cases of the disease in the state.

Published: 25 Dec 2020, 9:14 AM IST

PM-CARES "established by the government" but not public entity, says Centre

The PM-CARES fund set up for COVID donations is "established by the government" and therefore a public entity, the centre has said in a new RTI reply that appears to contradict its own recent claim on its website that the fund is private, reports NDTV

Published: 25 Dec 2020, 9:14 AM IST

Noted Urdu writer Shamsur Rahman Faruqi passes away

Noted Urdu writer Shamsur Rahman Faruqi has passed away

Published: 25 Dec 2020, 9:14 AM IST

Odisha reports 325 new COVID-19 cases, 3,27,867 total cases

Odisha reports 325 new COVID-19 cases, 3 fatalities. Infection tally rises to 3,27,867, death toll 1,853. The state now has 2,989 active cases of the disease.

Published: 25 Dec 2020, 9:14 AM IST

President must be under so much pressure that four chief ministers wanted to meet, says Gehlot

CMs of Punjab, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and Puducherry had requested to meet the President. The President must be under so much pressure that four chief ministers wanted to meet him but he couldn't meet them. This is my assumption: Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot

Published: 25 Dec 2020, 9:14 AM IST

Modi Ji doesn't have the courage to talk face to face with the protesting farmers, says AR Chowdhury

Modi Ji doesn't have the courage to talk face to face with the protesting farmers. Govt talks about Rs 18,000 cr being directly transferred to bank accounts of farmers. But, I want to say that middlemen still exist & the entire amount doesn't reach farmers: AR Chowdhury, Congress

Published: 25 Dec 2020, 9:14 AM IST

Former BARC CEO Partho Dasgupta arrested from Pune in TRP scam case

Former BARC CEO Partho Dasgupta arrested from Pune in TRP scam case sent to police custody till 28th December

Published: 25 Dec 2020, 9:14 AM IST

Rajinikanth admitted to Apollo Hospital in Hyderabad, for high blood pressure

Actor-turned-politician Rajinikanth, 70, has been admitted to Apollo Hospital in Hyderabad, for high blood pressure, reports NDTV

Published: 25 Dec 2020, 9:14 AM IST

Mamata Banerjee's ideology has destroyed Bengal. Her actions against the farmers have hurt me a lot. Why is the Opposition quiet on this?: PM Modi

Let farm laws be implemented for a year if found not beneficial for farmers, we will be ready for necessary amendments:

Let farm laws be implemented for year or so; if found not beneficial for farmers, we will be ready for necessary amendments: Rajnath Singh

Published: 25 Dec 2020, 9:14 AM IST

Youth arrested with arms and ammunition in Jammu

A youth was arrested with arms and ammunition from Jammu city on Friday, police sources said.

Sources said the youth identified as Riyaz Ahmad belongs to the Qazigund area of Kashmir's Kulgam district.

He was found carrying one pistol and some live ammunition in the Narwal area of Jammu city.

Published: 25 Dec 2020, 9:14 AM IST

I appeal to all protesting farmers to come forward for discussions on farm laws: Rajnath Singh

I appeal to protesting farmers to end their protest and hold talks with the government: Agri Min

I appeal to the protesting farmers to end their protest and hold talks with the government. I hope they will understand the importance of the new farm laws, and the issue will be resolved soon: Union Agriculture Minister

Published: 25 Dec 2020, 9:14 AM IST

Delhi's Sacred Heart Cathedral closed for visitors on Christmas

Delhi's Sacred Heart Cathedral closed for visitors on Christmas, due to the ongoing COVID19 pandemic

Published: 25 Dec 2020, 9:14 AM IST

9 new COVID-19 cases push Arunachal Pradesh tally to 16,678

Nine more persons, including an army man, tested positive for COVID-19 in Arunachal Pradesh, pushing the caseload in the northeastern state to 16,678, a health department official said on Friday.

Published: 25 Dec 2020, 9:14 AM IST

Moderate fog in Delhi, minimum temperature below 5 deg C

Cold and foggy weather persisted in the national capital on Friday as the minimum temperature remained below five degrees Celsius for the third consecutive day, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.

Published: 25 Dec 2020, 9:14 AM IST

President, Vice-Prez, PM pay rich tribute to Vajpayee on birth anniversary

President Ram Nath Kovind, Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi were among the dignitaries who paid rich tribute to former prime minister and BJP stalwart Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his birth anniversary.

Published: 25 Dec 2020, 9:14 AM IST

The Indian army is a fighting force not a tourist destination, says Rahul Gandhi

Remember ‘someone’ who explained radar to the Indian Air Force. This idea bears the imprint of the same mind. The Indian army is a fighting force not a tourist destination.

Published: 25 Dec 2020, 9:14 AM IST

A total of 518 new COVID-19 cases in Telangana, 491 discharges and 3 deaths

A total of 518 new COVID-19 cases, 491 discharges and 3 deaths were reported in Telangana yesterday, says State Health Department Total positive cases: 2,84,074 Total recoveries: 2,75,708 Active cases: 6,839 Death toll: 1,527

Published: 25 Dec 2020, 9:14 AM IST

With 23,068 new COVID-19 infections, India's total cases rise to 1,01,46,846

With 23,068 new COVID-19 infections, India's total cases rise to 1,01,46,846. With 336 new deaths, toll mounts to 1,47,092. Total active cases at 2,81,919 Total discharged cases at 97,17,834 with 24,661 new discharges in the last 24 hours.

Published: 25 Dec 2020, 9:14 AM IST

Minimum temperature of 4.6 degrees Celsius recorded at Safdarjung, Delhi

Minimum temperature of 4.6 degrees Celsius recorded at Safdarjung, Delhi today: India Meteorological Department

Published: 25 Dec 2020, 9:14 AM IST

5 new COVID-19 cases in Andamans

Five more persons have tested positive for COVID-19 in Andaman and Nicobar Islands, raising the tally in the Union Territory to 4,901, a health department official said on Friday.

Published: 25 Dec 2020, 9:14 AM IST

Jharkhand reports 179 new COVID-19 cases, 2 fresh deaths

Jharkhand's COVID-19 tally rose to 1,13,786 as 179 more people tested positive for the infection, a health department official said on Friday.

Published: 25 Dec 2020, 9:14 AM IST

Rahul Gandhi greets people on Christmas

Merry Christmas! May this festival bring peace & harmony to your homes and hearts, tweeted Rahul Gandhi.

Published: 25 Dec 2020, 9:14 AM IST

PM Modi greets people on Christmas

Greeting people on Christmas, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the life and principles of Lord Christ gives strength to millions across the world.

Published: 25 Dec 2020, 9:14 AM IST

Farmers protest at Delhi's borders with Haryana at Singhu and Tikri enters 30th day

Farmers protest at Delhi's borders with Haryana at Singhu and Tikri enters 30th day. Farmer unions on 23rd December wrote to the government urging it not to repeat the "meaningless amendments" which they had earlier rejected and to come up with a concrete proposal in writing

Published: 25 Dec 2020, 9:14 AM IST

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Published: 25 Dec 2020, 9:14 AM IST