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At UNSC, India Calls for 'Immediate De-Escalation', Says Situation in Danger of Spiraling Into Major Crisis
India’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations TS Tirumurti said more than 20,000 Indian nationals, including students, are located in different parts of Ukraine, including in its border areas.
News18 Evening Digest: Nawab Malik Says ‘Will Fight’ After Arrest in Case Linked to Dawood & Aides and Other Stories
Here are the top stories today.
Surrounded By Cops, Ajay Mishra Teni Casts Vote in Lakhimpur; Answers Questions on Son Ashish With Victory Sign
Ashish Mishra, who was jailed in October, was released on bail a week ago, right in the middle of the Uttar Pradesh election campaign.
Nawab Malik ‘Financially Aided D-Company Via Property Sale’; Min Sent to ED Custody Till Mar 3 | Updates
ED sources told CNN-News18 that Malik was not cooperating with the probe and there were certain financial transactions that it believes has hawala links.
India Coronavirus Cases: 15,102 New Infections, 278 Deaths Seen in 24 Hours
The daily COVID-19 cases have remained below one lakh for 17 consecutive days.
Defence Diary: 7 Firms Born Out of Ordnance Factory Board Need New Reforms, Talent in Transition Phase
What needs to be seen are the steps the government intends to take so that the corporations become profitable entities, meet the requirements of domestic clients and add bulk to India’s defence exports.
Day Before Lucknow Goes to Polls, Rita Bahuguna Joshi’s Son Mayank Meets Akhilesh, Sets off Speculations
Rumours of Mayank Joshi joining the SP emerged ever since the BJP fielded Lucknow (central) MLA and minister Brijesh Pathak from the Lucknow Cantonment seat.
HC Asks Ex-NCB Mumbai Chief Sameer Wankhede to Appear Before Thane Police in Forgery Case; No Coercive Action Till Feb 28
The court noted that there was nothing urgent in the matter and posted it for hearing on February 28.
19-year-old Tribal Woman Gangraped in Maharashtra's Palghar
The woman initially kept silent out of fear, but later informed about the offence to her family members, who then lodged a police complaint.
Speed Up Scholarship Disbursal to SC, ST Students: Rajendra Pal Gautam to Officials
Delhi's Social Welfare Minister Rajendra Pal Gautam on Monday directed officials to remove pendencies and expedite disbursal of scholarships to students from Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Castes.
UP Board Class 10th, 12th Exams Likely in April, UPMSP to Release Date Sheet Soon
UP board had announced that the class 10 and 12 board exams will be held after the elections. Since the UP elections are scheduled to be held in March, exams will be held in April.
UPSC Civil Services 2022: Last Date to Apply for 1011 Posts at upsconline.nic.in
UPSC CSE 2022 application cum registration window will close today at 6 pm on February 22. Interested can apply at upsconline.nic.in within the deadline.
Caste Based Census Will Benefit All Sections of Society: Nitish Kumar
Caste census is one of the oldest demands of JD(U), an ally of the BJP and the government will seek a political consensus before taking up the exercise, he said at his weekly public outreach programme.
Hijab Not an Essential Religious Practice, Reiterates Karnataka Govt in HC
According to the AG, only the essential religious practice gets protection under the Article 25, which guarantees the citizens to practice the faith of their choice.
Karnataka Bajrang Dal Man’s Death: Two Accused At large; Victim’s Personal Feud Being Probed
Police believe that five people had carried out the attack on Harsha, the Bajrang Dal activist. While one accused was picked up from Clarkpete in Shivamogga, the two others were held from Bengaluru.
5 Years After Passing Police Exam, Theni Transwoman Denied Job; Pleads for Mercy Killing
Aradhana approached the court, received an application and wrote the exam. But even after four years of court’s order, the job remains a dream for her.