A village in Punjab’s Bathinda has decided that at least one member of each family must join the ongoing farmers’ protests in the national capital, and a fine will be imposed on those who decide not to go. The Virk Khurd gram panchayat in Punjab’s Bathinda has decided to send […]
Month: January 2021
India reports 13,083 new COVID-19 cases
The total COVID-19 cases in the country have gone up to 1,07,33,131 including 1,69,824 active cases and 1,04,09,160 total discharges. The COVID-19 death toll has risen to 1,54,147 including the new deaths in the last 24 hours. According to the Ministry, Kerala has 72, 482 active cases while Maharashtra has […]
PM Modi pays tributes to Mahatma Gandhi, says his ideals continue to motivate millions
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid tribute to the father of the nation, Mahatma Gandhi, on his 73rd death anniversary, stating that his ideas continue to motivate millions. In India, five days are declared as Martyrs Day to honour those who laid down their lives for the country. Of […]
2 terrorists surrender in Pulwma following encounter
An encounter broke out at Lelhar area of Pulwama after which the security forces made the two terrorists surrender. “Both terrorists surrendered along with two AK 47 rifles before senior officers of police and security forces,” Kashmir Zone Police tweeted. “One terrorist who was injured in the encounter has been […]
BCCI to organise Vijay Hazare, women’s one-dayers and Vinoo Mankad Trophy
After successfully organising the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 tournament, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is set to host the Vijay Hazare 50-over tournament, the senior women’s one-dayers, and the Vinoo Mankad Trophy — U19 limited-overs tournament. BCCI Secretary Jay Shah in his letter to the state […]
Need conflict-sensitive approaches for rehabilitation of children of foreign terrorist fighters, says envoy Naidu at UN
India recognizes the need to develop conflict-sensitive approaches to ensure prosecution, repatriation, and rehabilitation of children of foreign terrorist fighters (FTFs), said Nagaraj Naidu, Ambassador and Deputy Permanent Representative of India’s Mission to UN. Ambassador Naidu made these remarks at the United Nations Security Council Open Arria Formula meeting on […]
Equity indices crack over 1 pc ahead of Union Budget
Equity benchmark indices swung between gains and losses in an extremely volatile trade on Friday as investors awaited the presentation of Union Budget next week. Meanwhile, the Economic Survey said economy can contract by 7.7 per cent in fiscal 2020-21, pulled down mainly by coronavirus pandemic and subsequent lockdowns to […]
This decade is very important for bright future of India: PM Modi
Asserting that this decade is very important for the bright future of India and should be fully utilised, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that a golden opportunity has come before the nation to fulfill the dreams seen by the freedom fighters for the country. While addressing media ahead […]
India reports 18,855 new COVID-19 cases
With that, the total COVID-19 cases in the country has mounted to 1,07,20,048 including 1,71,686 active cases and 1,03,94,352 total discharges. The total death toll of COVID-19 has risen to 1,54,010 including the new deaths in the last 24 hours. A total of 29,28,053 healthcare and frontline workers have been […]
Finance Minister Sitharaman to table Economic Survey 2020-21 today
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will table the Economic Survey 2020-21 in Parliament on Friday, two days before the Union Budget is presented during the budget session of Parliament. The Economic Survey, which is presented on the opening day of the budget session, provides a summary of the annual economic […]