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NITI Aayog Meet: Odisha CM Raises Women’s Reservation, Education Issues
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik raised several key issues during the NITI Aayog meet on Saturday. The meeting was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Ministers, Chief Ministers of other states and members of the NITI…
Union Minister Prahlad Patel Withdraws NMA draft heritage bylaws for Puri Jagannath Temple
After drawing flak from servitors, locals and politicians, Union Culture Minister Prahlad Jodhi announced withdrawal of National Monument Authority's draft heritage bylaws for Puri Jagannath Temple.
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Uttarakhand Disaster: 14 Dead, Rescue Operations Continue
At least 14 people have been killed after a glacier burst prompted disaster in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand on Sunday. The number of casualties could increase as 170 people are feared to be missing. The glacier burst triggered an…
Rihanna, Greta Thunberg Tweet On Farmers’ Protest, Indian Foreign Ministry Calls it…
American pop star Rihanna, climate activist Greta Thunberg and several other celebrities from the west have tweeted on the farmers' protest in India.
Rihanna tweeted a media report on twitter, asking why the matter was not being talked…
Budget 2021: Agri Cess on Petrol, Diesel & Other Key Highlights
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Budget 2021 on Monday.
She said that the budget proposals were made in six areas - health and well-being, physical and financial capital and infrastructure, inclusive development…
Farmers’ Protest: Opposition Parties To Boycott President’s Address, BJD To Attend
As the Budget session of the Parliament begins today, several opposition parties have decided to boycott the President's address to show support to the farmers' protest.
BJD, however, has clarified that it will attend the address. BJD…
India Gets Ready For The Biggest Vaccination Drive
On January 16, India will witness the biggest vaccination drive as the front-line health workers get ready to take COVID-19 vaccine. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will roll out the vaccination drive at 10.30am.
A total of 3006 session…
Put Farm Laws on Hold: SC to Centre
The Supreme Court, on Monday, said that it was 'extremely disappointed' by the Centre's handling of the farmers' protests. It insisted on staying the farm laws.
"Tell us whether you will put the laws on hold or else we will do it.…
Haryana CM Khattar Cancels Farmers’ Meet As Police-Farmer Clash
Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar's farmers' meet at a village near Karnal had to be cancelled as police-farmers clashed at the venue.
A group of farmers protesting against the New Farm Bills entered the meeting venue. The…
Petrol, Diesel Prices Touch Record High
Petrol and diesel prices, on Thursday, touched to an all-time high in Delhi, after the prices were hiked for second day in a row.
In New Delhi, the price of petrol touched Rs 84.20 per litre after a hike of 23p per litre. Diesel,…