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COVID-19 | Schools in Haryana will reopen from Feb 10 for classes 1 to 9. Online classes will also continue: State Govt
Schools in Haryana to reopen from Feb 10 for classes 1-9, online classes to also continue
COVID-19 | Schools in Haryana will reopen from Feb 10 for classes 1 to 9. Online classes will also continue: State Govt
BJP is scared of Congress as we speak the truth, says Rahul Gandhi
He (PM Modi during his speech in Parliament) didn't answer my questions. We need to take the China & Pakistan issue seriously. My great grandfather served the country, I don't need anyone's certificate. BJP is scared of Congress as we say the truth: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi
Kerala reports 29,471 new COVID-19 cases, 28 deaths in last 24 hrs
Kerala reports 29,471 new COVID-19 cases & 28 deaths in last 24 hrs. 205 deaths which were not added due to lack of documentation and 591 deaths as per the new guidelines
Congress, DMK, IUML, CPM, CPI, VCK, MDMK, JMM stage walkout from Lok Sabha on hijab row
Congress, DMK, IUML, CPM, CPI, VCK, MDMK, and JMM staged a walkout from Lok Sabha on hijab row
4 CRPF jawans injured in IED blast in Bijapur district of Chhattisgarh
Chhattisgarh | Four CRPF jawans injured in IED blast under Modakpal police station limits in Bijapur district. Injured jawans admitted to District Hospital for medical treatment: IG Bastar P Sundarraj
Hearing on Karnataka Hijab Row ends for the day in Karnataka HC
Karnataka Hijab Row | Hearing ends for the day in Karnataka High Court; to continue at 2.30 pm tomorrow
K'taka CM orders closure of high schools & colleges for next 3 days amid ongoing hijab row
Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai orders closure of all high schools and colleges for next three days in the State, amid ongoing hijab row
Appeal to concerned persons not to make provocative statements, says K'taka CM on hijab row
We're awaiting directions from Karnataka HC. I appeal to students to maintain peace & harmony. I've directed school administration to see there're no clashes b/w students. Appeal to all concerned persons from outside not to make provocative statements: Karnataka CM on hijab row
Foreign Min of Korea regrets offence caused to people & GOI by Hyundai social media post
Ambassador of Republic of Korea was summoned by MEA y'day. Strong displeasure of Govt on unacceptable social media post by Hyundai Pakistan was conveyed to him. It was highlighted that this matter concerned India’s territorial integrity on which there could be no compromise.
Foreign Minister of Republic of Korea Chung Eui-yong called External Affairs Minister this morning. While they discussed several issues, the RoK Foreign Min also conveyed that they regretted the offence caused to the people and Government of India by the social media post: MEA
SC asks NEET-PG aspirants to make representation to Centre for internship deadline extension
Supreme Court asks NEET-PG 2022 aspirants to make a representation to the Centre for an extension of the May 31 deadline for completion of internship as they were in COVID duties last year. SC asks Centre to consider the representation expeditiously from one week of receiving it.
Delhi govt's free pilgrimage scheme for senior citizens to resume from February 14
Delhi government's free pilgrimage scheme for senior citizens will resume from February 14. Trains to pilgrimage centres- Dwarka, Gujarat and Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu- to leave on Feb 14 and Feb 18, respectively.
Mumbai will be unlocked by the end of this month, says Mumbai Mayor Kishori Pednekar
There is good news for Mumbaikars. Mumbai will be unlocked by the end of this month. We have made up our minds, but it is essential for the people to wear masks and observe social distancing: Mumbai Mayor Kishori Pednekar
Rajya Sabha passes Motion of Thanks to the President's Address
Rajya Sabha passes Motion of Thanks to the President's Address
Bill against NEET exam unanimously passed in Tamil Nadu Assembly
Bill against NEET exam unanimously passed in Tamil Nadu Assembly through voice vote.
We will go by Constitution, says Karnataka High Court in Karnataka hijab row
Karnataka hijab row | Karnataka High Court says, "we will go by reason, by law, not by passion or emotions. We will go by what Constitution says. Constitution is the Bhagavad Gita for me."
India among top three nations in terms of startups due to efforts of youth: PM Modi in Rajya Sabha
PTI quoted Prime Minister Narendra Modi as saying, "All must focus on how to take country forward in next 25 years when India completes 100 years of Independence."
While speaking in the Rajya Sabha, he added, "We are working fast towards achieving 100 per cent vaccination in country." Listing out the achievements of his government during the pandemic, he said, "Five crore rural families provided with tap water even during Corona times. Govt focussed on infra projects to help generate employment opportunities. Indian sportspersons performed well to take Tricolour to new heights. Govt focussed on agri, MSME sector that provides most employment. "
He added, "PLI scheme helped India become leading mobile manufacturer, encouraging results in auto, battery manufacture. MSMEs entering defence sector to help country become self-reliant." Besides this, the PM also claimed that India is now among the top three countries in the world in terms of start-ups, due to the efforts of the youth.
PM Modi said that 1.2 crore new members enrolled with EPFO during 2021 including 65 lakh in 18-25 age group.
News agency ANI quoted the PM as saying, "During the first lockdown, after a lot of discussions and with a little courage, it was decided that farmers in villages be kept exempt from lockdown. It was an important decision, as a result, our farmers had bumper productivity even during a pandemic."
2008 Ahmedabad serial blasts case: Special court convicts 49 accused, acquits 28 others
PTI reported that a special court convicted 49 accused and acquitted 28 others in the 2008 Ahmedabad serial blasts case.
PM lies, says Rahul Gandhi
In light of a news report from NDTV which stated that while the PM CARES fund had collected Rs. 10,990 crores till March 2021, the government spent only Rs. 3,976 crores, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi launched an attack on PM Modi, tweeting "PM lies".
Kerala HC upholds Centre's decision to bar telecast of Malayalam news channel MediaOne
PTI reported that the Kerala High Court upheld the Centre's decision to bar the telecast of Malayalam news channel MediaOne.
Sudip Roy Barman and Ashish Kumar Saha join Congress
ANI reported that Sudip Roy Barman and Ashish Kumar Saha joined the Congress. They had quit BJP and resigned from their MLA posts of Tripura Assembly yesterday.
Sensex climbs 156.46 points to 57,777.65 in opening trade
PTI reported that the Sensex climbed 156.46 points to 57,777.65 in opening trade, while Nifty rose 48.75 points to 17,262.35.
67,597 new Covid cases, 1,188 deaths in last 24 hours
According to ANI, India reported 67,597 new Covid cases, 1,80,456 recoveries and 1,188 deaths in the last 24 hours. This takes the number of active cases to 9,94,891 (2.35%), the death toll to 5,02,874 and the daily positivity rate to 5.02%, while the total vaccination stands at 1,70,21,72,615.
No data on dead bodies dumped in Ganga due to Covid-19: MoS Jal Shakti
News agency ANI reported that the MoS Jal Shakti, Bishweswar Tudu, in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha stated that there is no information regarding the number of Covid-19 related dead bodies estimated to have been dumped in the river Ganga.
SC to resume hearing petition on postponement of NEET PG 2022 exam
The Supreme Court will resume its hearing today on a petition filed by MBBS students regarding the postponement of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test-Postgraduate (NEET PG 2022) exam and extension of the deadline of completion of internship, reported ANI.
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