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20 Feb 2021

India

Lakha Sidhana, wanted for R-Day violence, calls rally in Punjab

Gangster Lakha Singh Sidhana, wanted by the Delhi Police for allegedly instigating violence during the farmers' infamous tractor rally this Republic Day, has called a rally in support of the ongoing farmers' protest in Punjab's Bathinda.

20 Feb 2021

Madhya Pradesh

Hoshangabad in MP to be renamed as Narmadapuram: Chouhan

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has announced that Hoshangabad city in MP would be renamed as Narmadapuram and a proposal to that effect would be sent to the Centre.

20 Feb 2021

India

India, China hold 10th round of Corps Commander-level talks today

After completing the disengagement process between the Indian and Chinese militaries at the banks of Pangong Tso Lake in Ladakh, both sides are holding the 10th round of Corps Commander-level talks on Saturday.

20 Feb 2021

Maharashtra

NCP leader Eknath Khadse tests coronavirus positive for second time

Eknath Khadse, from the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), and Maharashtra Minister Bacchu Kadu revealed separately that they have contracted coronavirus for the second time.

20 Feb 2021

Kolkata

Bengal: BJP youth leader arrested for allegedly carrying 100gm cocaine

A Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) youth leader - Pamela Goswami - was arrested on Friday evening in Bengal's Kolkata for allegedly carrying 100 grams of cocaine.

20 Feb 2021

Maharashtra

Coronavirus: India's tally reaches 10.97 million with 13K+ new cases

India on Friday reported more than 13,000 fresh coronavirus infections, pushing the nationwide tally to 10.97 million cases.

19 Feb 2021

Chennai

Madras HC notice to Centre in case over Covishield side-effects

The Madras High Court on Friday issued a notice to the central government, among others, in a case pertaining to the alleged adverse reaction to the COVID-19 vaccine Covishield.

19 Feb 2021

COVID-19

India second-fastest to reach one crore COVID-19 vaccinations

India took 34 days to achieve the landmark feat of one crore COVID-19 vaccinations, the second-fastest in the world, the Health Ministry said on Friday.

19 Feb 2021

India

J&K: Two cops killed as terrorists open fire in Srinagar

Two policemen died after being shot at by terrorists in the Barzulla area of Srinagar district in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday, police officials confirmed.

19 Feb 2021

Disha Ravi

'Toolkit' case: Disha Ravi sent to jail for 3 days

Activist Disha Ravi (21), arrested in connection with the "toolkit" case, was on Friday sent to three days' judicial custody at the request of the Delhi Police.

19 Feb 2021

Delhi High Court

Disha Ravi 'leaked chats': Delhi HC caution to police, media

The Delhi High Court on Friday directed the Delhi Police to stick to the affidavit that there would be no leaks about the investigation into the "toolkit" case.

19 Feb 2021

India

Age, gender, profession irrelevant: Amit Shah on Disha Ravi's arrest

Commenting on the arrest of 22-year-old climate activist Disha Ravi in the "toolkit" case, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that factors such as age, gender, and profession are not relevant while assessing the culpability in a crime.

19 Feb 2021

India China Border

India-China row: Pangong disengagement complete; next round of talks tomorrow

The disengagement process between the Indian and Chinese forces in the Pangong Tso area of eastern Ladakh has reportedly been completed.

19 Feb 2021

Indian Army

COVID-19 deepened suspicions between India, China armies : Lt. General

Eastern Army Commander Lt. General Anil Chauhan said on Thursday that the COVID-19 outbreak deepened mutual suspicions between the Indian Army and the Chinese PLA and the virus affected working protocols of border management.

19 Feb 2021

India

Ramdev releases scientific research paper on Patanjali's COVID-19 medicine

Yoga guru Ramdev today released a scientific research paper on a medicine developed by his company - Patanjali Ayurved - for the treatment of COVID-19.

19 Feb 2021

Jammu And Kashmir

Envoys' visit aimed at showing J&K's march toward development: MEA

The visit by 24 foreign envoys to Jammu and Kashmir was aimed at enabling them to witness its march on the path of inclusive development and dynamism in the grassroots democratic institutions following the successful conduct of the recent local polls, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Thursday.

19 Feb 2021

Coronavirus

Coronavirus mutations found in two Maharashtra districts

Researchers have found two new mutations in coronavirus samples from Amravati and Yavatmal districts of eastern Maharashtra which can escape neutralizing antibodies, a senior official said on Thursday.

19 Feb 2021

Mumbai

Maharashtra: New curbs imposed in Mumbai amid rising coronavirus cases

Maharashtra, which has remained the worst-affected Indian state since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, is once again dealing with an alarming rise in cases.

19 Feb 2021

Maharashtra

Coronavirus: India's tally reaches 10.96 million with 13K+ new cases

India on Thursday reported more than 13,000 fresh coronavirus infections, pushing the nationwide tally to 10.95 million cases.

19 Feb 2021

India

Ram Temple trust out of space to store silver bricks

The campaign to collect donations for the construction of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya is underway, but the temple trust is now facing unprecedented challenges.

18 Feb 2021

India

Chandra Shekhar Aazad features on TIME's list of 'emerging leaders'

Bhim Army chief Chandra Shekhar Aazad has been featured in the TIME magazine's annual list of 100 "emerging leaders who are shaping the world."

18 Feb 2021

Haryana

Rail roko: Farmers block rail tracks; 'minimal impact,' says Railways

Farmers protesting against the central government's new agricultural laws blocked rail tracks in several states on Thursday as part of their "rail roko" protest.

18 Feb 2021

Narendra Modi

PM Modi's 'Pariksha Pe Charcha' to be held online

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's annual interaction with students Pariksha Pe Charcha will be held online this year in view of the COVID-19 pandemic.

18 Feb 2021

Amit Shah

Shah promises to put Gangasagar on international tourist map

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said that he has full faith that the BJP will form a government in West Bengal after the upcoming assembly polls and when it does, the Gangasagar Mela will be made part of the international tourist circuit.

18 Feb 2021

Delhi Police

Delhi HC notice to news channels on Disha Ravi's plea

Arrested activist Disha Ravi has moved the Delhi High Court to restrain the police from leaking investigation material.

Sexual harassment case: SC doesn't rule out conspiracy against ex-CJI

The Supreme Court thinks that former Chief Justice of India, Ranjan Gogoi, who was accused of sexual harassment by a former staffer, could have been a victim of a conspiracy.

18 Feb 2021

Jammu And Kashmir

Popular eatery Krishna Dhaba owner's son shot in Srinagar

The son of the owner of popular food joint Krishna Dhaba, located in a high-security area of Srinagar, was shot at by terrorists from a close range and critically wounded on Wednesday evening, police said.

18 Feb 2021

India

Woman sends condoms to HC judge over her controversial rulings

A woman from Ahmedabad claims to have sent 150 condoms to Bombay High Court Additional Judge - Justice Pushpa V Ganediwala - as a mark of protest against her recent controversial rulings in two sexual assault cases, that drew attention from one and all across the country.

18 Feb 2021

Vaccine

Those above 50 can self-register using Co-WIN app, choose site

With the next phase of the world's largest coronavirus vaccination drive set to begin in two to three weeks, the government has decided to let beneficiaries register themselves using the Co-WIN app. Once this is done, they will also be allowed to choose the date and site for getting inoculated.

18 Feb 2021

India

UP: Two minor cousins found dead in field; another critical

Two teenaged Dalit girls were found dead in a field in Uttar Pradesh's Unnao last evening, and a third girl found with them is in a critical condition in the hospital, the police confirmed today.

18 Feb 2021

Brazil

Guidelines issued for international travelers as new coronavirus strains emerge

The Indian government has issued fresh guidelines for all incoming international passengers, in wake of new coronavirus strains surfacing in the country.

18 Feb 2021

Maharashtra

Coronavirus: India's tally reaches 10.95 million with 12K+ new cases

India on Wednesday reported more than 12,000 fresh coronavirus infections, pushing the nationwide tally to 10.95 million cases.

17 Feb 2021

Mumbai

Why are coronavirus infections rising in Maharashtra again?

The COVID-19 situation in the state of Maharashtra has worsened over the past weeks. The state, which already has the highest number of cases in India, is now reporting one of the highest positivity rates in infections.

17 Feb 2021

India

UGC wants university students to write the "cow science" exam

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has urged all the universities across India to encourage their students to take the 'Kamdhenu Gau Vigyan Prachar-Prasar Examination,' an upcoming national-level voluntary examination aimed at testing people's knowledge of gau vigyan or "cow science."

17 Feb 2021

Gorakhpur

Many cities now want low-cost Metro Lite, Metro Neo: Report

Several cities in India are reportedly considering cheaper alternatives to the Metro rail.

17 Feb 2021

Jagannath Temple

Devotee donates four-kilogram gold, three-kilogram silver to Jagannath Puri Temple

A devotee of Lord Jagannath has donated over four-kilogram gold and three-kilogram silver jewelry for the trinity - Lord Balabhadra, Devi Subhadra, and Lord Jagannath, on the occasion of Shree Panchami, Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) said.

17 Feb 2021

Dalai Lama

Rigidity okay with compassionate motive: Dalai Lama to Indian Police

The Dalai Lama on Wednesday said it is okay for police to be rigid on their job as long as the motivation of their action is larger good. He was giving a talk on Empathy and Compassion in Policing at the request of the Indian Police Foundation.

17 Feb 2021

#MeToo

#MeToo: Priya Ramani acquitted in MJ Akbar's defamation case

A Delhi court on Wednesday acquitted former journalist Priya Ramani in a defamation suit filed by former Union Minister MJ Akbar.

17 Feb 2021

Indian Army

Indian Army releases visuals of disengagement process with China

The Indian Army on Tuesday released videos and photographs showing thinning down of troops and dismantling of bunkers, camps, and other facilities by the Chinese military in the areas around the Pangong Lake in Eastern Ladakh in line with the agreed disengagement process between the two sides.

17 Feb 2021

Noida

Murder suspect breaks through Noida hospital window, nabbed again

A suspect in the kidnapping and murder of a four-year-old boy on Tuesday escaped from a hospital in Noida where he was taken for treatment after suffering injuries in a gunfight with police, the officials said.