The government and opposition parties in Rajya Sabha on Wednesday reached on consensus to allocate more time to discuss the motion of thanks and parties can raise their issues on farmers’ protest during the discussion. However, before the discussion could begin, several House members created a ruckus, following which Rajya Sabha was adjourned till 9.40 am. Earlier today, […]
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Venkaiah Naidu reprimands MPs for using mobile phone in RS, says ‘against parliamentary etiquette’
Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu on Wednesday reprimanded MPs for using mobile phones to record proceedings of the House, stating that such “unwarranted” activities inside the chamber are against “parliamentary etiquette”. “There is a restriction on the usage of cellular phones within Rajya Sabha chambers. It has been observed that some members […]
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Farmers’ protest: BKU to organise ‘khap panchayat’ in Mathura
In view of the ongoing farmers’ protest against the Central agri laws, Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) is organising “khap panchayat” in Mathura on Wednesday with BKU chief Naresh Tikait as its chief guest. BKU has appealed to all the farmers to join the khap panchayat today. The Mathura administration has […]
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‘Proud moment’, says Deputy DG after Telangana-AP NCC Directorate wins
It was a ‘proud moment’ for the Telangana and Andhra Pradesh State National Cadet Corps (NCC) Directorate to win the best directorate award on Republic Day for the year 2020-21 after 12 years, said Deputy DG of the directorate, Suresh Krishnan, on Tuesday. “Andhra Pradesh and Telangana NCC Directorate has been adjudged the best NCC Directorate […]
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Yogi govt committed to welfare of differently-abled persons, says UP Minister Rajbhar
After inaugurating a Braille printing machine from Norway in a government hostel in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh Minister Anil Rajbhar said that the Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath-led government is committed to the upliftment of persons with disabilities. “The Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath-led government is committed towards the upliftment of the differently-abled people. Our department has worked hard on collecting information as to […]
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Online sale of liquor could attract liquor consumption among minors
A liquor & wine merchants’ union in Shivamogga staged a protest outside the District Magistrate office on Tuesday, against the state government allowing online liquor sales in Karnataka. “We’re here to protest online alcohol business as it can give liquor to people below 18 years of age, “Union’s Treasurer Chandrashekhar told […]
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NSUI Rajasthan launches fund-raising drive for Ayodhya Ram temple construction
Congress youth wing, National Students’ Union of India (NSUI) on Tuesday launched a campaign “Rs 1 Ram Ke Naam” to raise funds from students for the construction of the Ram temple in Ayodhya. The campaign was launched by NSUI state president Abhishek Chaudhary at Commerce College in Jaipur. NSUI has kick-started this drive […]
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Indian-American Congressman Krishnamoorthi seeks FBI probe into vandalism of Gandhi statue
Indian-American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi on Tuesday sought an FBI probe into the desecration of a statue of Mahatma Gandhi in California. “I condemn this malicious act in the strongest terms, and I call upon the FBI to investigate it as a possible hate crime intended to intimidate Indian-Americans, among others. The desecration of a statue […]
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6 detained with arms, ammunition in Assam’s Kokrajhar
The Kokrajhar police on Tuesday detained six people allegedly with a huge quantity of arms and ammunition. The police has claimed to have recovered five AK 56 rifles with 8 magazines, one HK 33E Rifle, one UBGL with 11 shells, eight Chinese hand grenades and 300 AK 56 ammunition. “Kokrajhar Police recovered […]
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Russia should release Journalists detained at protests, says Committee to Protect Journalists
The New York-based Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) urged Russia to release journalists detained during the January 23 and January 31 unauthorized protests. “Russian authorities should immediately and unconditionally release all journalists detained during recent protests, and allow members of the press to cover political demonstrations without fear,” the CPJ said in a statement. “Russian authorities should […]
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Here is your horoscope for 3 Feb 2021
Aries While your initiative is strong, the morning can find you a little too impatient for your own good, dear Aries. As the day advances, however, you’re far more likely to pace and enjoy yourself. Venus enters your solar eleventh house for a stay until February 25th. It’s a light, […]
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Uttarakhand CM Trivendra Singh Rawat flag off 132 new ambulances
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat on Tuesday flagged off 132 new ambulances which join the existing fleet of emergency medical services 108. He flagged off the new ambulances in a programme organised at Gandhi Shatabdi Eye hospital in Dehradun. The ambulances have been purchased through the World Bank assisted Uttarakhand Disaster Recovery Project (UDRP). The Chief […]
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Rihanna tweets on farmers’ protests in India, Kangana Ranaut calls her ‘fool’
International pop star Rihanna extended her support to farmers protesting on the borders of India’s capital against the three agriculture laws introduced by the Central government last year and asked why people were not talking about it. Taking to Twitter, the 32-year-old pop star shared a news story by CNN on the […]
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Indigo Paints makes impressive market debut, shares zoom 75 per cent
Shares of Indigo Paints on Tuesday made an impressive market debut, listing with a premium of 75 percent against its issue price of ₹1,490. At the National Stock Exchange (NSE), it listed at ₹2,607.50. The company’s market valuation stood at ₹11,684.85 crore on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE). The second initial public […]
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SpaceX aims to launch ‘all-civilian’ trip into orbit
SpaceX announced yesterday it’s aiming to launch this year the first all-civilian mission into Earth’s orbit, led by a tech billionaire who plans to raffle off one of the spots aboard the craft. Entrepreneur Jared Isaacman is to be joined by three other novice astronauts for a multi-day journey into […]