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BJP Sees Reflection of Tagore in PM Modi's New Look, Says Gurudev's Values to Guide Policies in Bengal
Universalism and self-reliance were among Tagore's views that Modi has connected to his policies and politics. As the Trinamool Congress gears up to attack the PM when he begins his canvassing in Bengal, it's these teachings of Tagore and their use in his...
MoS MEA V Muraleedharan to Pay 3-day Visit to UAE, Focus on Welfare of Indian Workers There
The visit comes after External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's visit to the UAE in November last year. The Minister of State for External Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs will be undertaking an official visit to the UAE from January 1921, 2021, the MEA s...
Neighbouring Countries Congratulate PM Modi Over India's 'Landmark Launch' of Covid-19 Vaccination Drive
Bhutan Prime Minister Lotay Tshering and Sri Lankan premier Mahinda Rajapaksa had also congratulated Modi earlier for the landmark launch of the world's largest COVID-19 vaccination drive.
Taking All Efforts to Extradite Fugitive Businessman Vijay Mallya: Centre to SC
Mallya, an accused in bank loan default case of over Rs 9,000 crore involving his defunct Kingfisher Airlines, is in the UK since March 2016.
Congress' Manish Tewari, Health Minister Spar Over Approval to Bharat Biotech Vaccine 'Sans Due Process'
India recently granted two vaccines — Oxford-AstraZeneca's Covishield, manufactured by the Serum Institute of India, and Bharat Biotech's Covaxin — approval on restricted emergency use.
Delhi Police Commissioner Holds Meet to Review Republic Day Preparations, Law & Order at Farmers' Protest Sites
In the meeting held with senior officers, the police chief took stock of anti-terrorism measures as well as action taken against criminals involved in various cases, including burglary, violation of the Excise Act and the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic S...
Nepal Never Accepts Interference in Domestic Politics, Says Foreign Minister Gyawali
Gyawali's assertion came at a media interaction when asked about China's attempt to play a role in the aftermath of fast-paced political developments in Nepal last month.
Shahnawaz Hussain Returns to Electoral Politics as BJP Names Him MLC Candidate from Bihar
The announcement marks Hussain's return to electoral politics, albeit to the state level, for the first time since 2014 when he lost the Lok Sabha election from Bhagalpur. He was not given ticket in the 2019 polls.
Over 2 Lakh Children in 0-5 Years Category Not Vaccinated for Measles, Typhoid in Delhi: Govt Survey
The report, which was finalised in November 2020, reveals the socio-economic composition of the city, including details on religion, caste, income, education, chronic illnesses, status of vaccination, employment and preferred modes of transport.
Beginning of End of Covid-19, Says Health Minister Harsh Vardhan Ahead of Vaccination Drive
Speaking at the 146th India Meteorological Department (IMD) foundation day, he, however, cautioned that even if the vaccination drive is on, there should not be lowering of guard and people must follow COVID-19 appropriate behaviour.
Delhi Riots: Umar Khalid Says Media's Prejudiced Opinion Causing Distress, Affecting Right to Fair Trial
The submissions were made before Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Dinesh Kumar during the hearing on a plea moved by Khalid, in which he alleged a vicious media trial by leaking of the supplementary charge sheet filed against him even before the court took...
CBI Registers Bank Fraud Case of Over Rs 200 Crore Against Steel Hypermart India Pvt Ltd
The agency on Wednesday carried out searches in Bangalore and Shoolagiri, Krishnagiri district of Tamil Nadu at the premises of the company and accused persons, CBI spokesperson RC Joshi said.
India Sees 12.5k Coronavirus Cases in 24 Hours — the Lowest Figure in 7 Months
The death toll increased to 1,51,327 with 167 daily new fatalities, the data updated at 8 am showed.
Cold Wave Persists in Delhi, Other Parts of North India; Yellow Alert Issued for Several Places in Rajasthan
Rains along with thundershowers were observed in parts of Lakshadweep, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Kerala, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, West Bengal and Sikkim/ Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 7 degrees Celsius.
Asked to Pay Rs 20 for Plate of Chilli Potatoes, Man Thrashes Food Vendor in Delhi, Robs Cash; Held
The incident took place southeast Delhi's Jamia Nagar area, they said. The accused has been identified as Firoz Khan (26), a resident of Hazi Colony.
More Than Half of Army Personnel Seem to Be Under Severe Stress: Study
There has been a significant increase in stress levels among Indian Army personnel during approximately the last two decades due to operational and non-operational stressors, it said.