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Protesting farmers announce four-hour nationwide ‘rail roko’ (rail blockade) on Feb 18: Statement
Protesting farmers announce four-hour nationwide 'rail roko' on February 18
Protesting farmers announce four-hour nationwide 'rail roko' (rail blockade) on Feb 18: Statement
3 people dead as car plunges into canal in Telangana's Warangal district, says Police
Three people dead as car plunges into canal in Telangana's Warangal district: Police
Lok Sabha passes motion to thank President for his address to both Houses of Parliament
Congress MPs stage walkout during PM Modi's address
Congress walks out of Lok Sabha session during PM Modi’s reply to the motion of Thanks on President’s address, reports NDTV
This new law will help the 'Arabpatis'. They will decide the price of farmers' produce, says Priyanka
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
Prime Minister Narendra Modi replies in Lok Sabha to the Motion of Thanks on the President’s Address.
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, says Mamata Banerjee
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
Priya Ramani judgement deferred till February 17
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, says police
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
Will share its response soon, says govt over meeting with twitter
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 Modi to reply to the Motion of Thanks on President’s address at 4 pm in Lok Sabha
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, says Rahul Gandhi
The one who is ‘Crony-jivi’, he is selling the country, tweets Rahul Gandhi
SC orders hold on dismantling aircraft carrier Viraat
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 in Ghatkopar
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
Nursery admissions in Delhi to begin from February 18: Directorate of Education
Delhi Nursery admission: First list to be out on March 20; process to close by March 31, says Directorate of Education
Four people injured in a cylinder blast in Mumbai's Andheri
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
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
Congress MP Manish Tewari has given an adjournment motion notice in Lok Sabha over BJP leader VK Singh's statement on LAC transgression
10-yr jail terms for breaching curbs in UK: Health Secy
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.
2 BSF jawans found COVID-positive in Mizoram, active cases at 21
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.
BJP has issued a three-line whip to its Lok Sabha MPs
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
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
Sensex currently at 51,403.07; up by 73.99 points. Nifty up by 39.75 points, currently at 15,149.05.
Our decision to raise it beyond 80% will depend on the behaviour of the virus: Union Civil Aviation Minister
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
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)
India reports 11,067 new COVID-19 cases, 13,087 discharges, and 94 deaths
32 bodies recovered, 206 persons missing in Uttarakhand glacier burst
32 bodies recovered, 206 persons (including 25-35 people stuck inside Tapovan tunnel) missing in Uttarakhand glacier burst, according to State government
My suggestion is that increase time to debate the Budget from 10 hours to 12 hours: Jairam Ramesh
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
A 33-year-old man murdered by a group of nine people in Ghatkopar area of Mumbai on 9th February
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
Total samples tested up to 9th February are 20,33,24,655 including 7,36,903 samples tested yesterday: Indian Council of Medical Research
Rajya Sabha proceedings begin for the day chaired by M Venkaiah Naidu
Forensic Science Laboratory has submitted its report to police in Bhandara Hospital fire incident
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
Maha: Thane's COVID-19 count rises by 236, death toll by 4
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
Man involved in killing of constable in Uttar Pradesh's Kasganj district killed in encounter with police: Kasganj SP Manoj Sonkar.
Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) arrested few people & recovered drugs in Thane and Mumbai
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
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
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
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
Delhi's air quality turns 'very poor', with overall air quality index standing at 325: System of Air Quality & Weather Forecasting & Research (SAFAR)
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