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Indian start-ups developing, making products for military use: Kovind
"Through start-up manthan, many start-ups are developing new technologies and products for military use. The platform is also helping us develop indigenous innovation and self-reliance in defence technologies," said the President at the valedictory of the 13th biennial Aero India 2021 at the Yelahanka air base on the city's northern outskirts.
Chakka Jam: From 'Flash Mob' to 'Hashtags', Delhi Police gear up to tackle any surprise element
Despite the agitating farmers assurance that the proposed 'chakka jam' would not be implemented in Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Delhi, the Delhi Police as a precautionary measure have intensified security arrangements with special focus on bordering areas where the protesting farmers have been present since November 26 last year.
Modi to visit Assam, West Bengal on Feb 7
According to a government statement, Modi will visit Assam on Sunday around 11.45 a.m. and will lay the foundation stone of two hospitals and launch 'Asom Mala', a programme for state highways and major district roads, at Dhekiajuli in the state's Sonitpur district.
India's post-Covid Budget transparent, futuristic: Anurag Thakur
Today, you can see that India has emerged stronger from this pandemic. We know what happened in those countries which did not impose the lockdown or those that did but were not able to save as many lives.India on the other hand emerged as one of the countries with the lowest mortality rates as we implemented a systematic lockdown. This was our main goal -- to save as many lives -- as possible.
Supreme Court: Litigant can't be permitted to do bench hunting
A bench comprising Justices D.Y. Chandrachud and M.R. Shah said: "We see no valid and good ground for recusal by one of us. Merely because the order might not be in favour of the applicant earlier cannot be a ground for recusal. A litigant cannot be permitted to browbeat the court by seeking a bench of its choice."
Novavax Covid vaccine's bridging trials in India recommended
According to the minutes of meetings accessed by IANS, the Pune-based vaccine manufacturing giant will be conducting bridging trials of American vaccine manufacturer's Covid vaccine in India.The SII had applied for the trails earlier but the SEC was not satisfied with the trial protocols and recommended the firm to re-submit the revised protocols.
Rs 8,060 cr for Northeast Frontier Railway in Budget 2021
NFR's Chief Public Relations Officer Subhanan Chanda said that of the Rs 8,060 crore, Rs 4,330 crore has been allocated for three new Lines and doubling of several railway line works.A sum of Rs 3,470 crore has been allocated for safety and capacity enhancement works while passenger amenities received Rs 166 crore.
Gurugram Police on high alert ahead of 'Chakka Jam'
The 'Chakka Jam' by the farmers is scheduled to take place for three hours, between 12 noon and to 3 pm.The Gurugram police have intensified security and deployed huge force on the Delhi-Jaipur Expressway (NH-48), Kundli-Manesar-Palwal (KMP) Expressway, Kheri Daula toll plaza on the NH-48 and state highways.
Gujarat local body polls: AAP to hold roadshows in Ahmedabad, Rajkot
Senior AAP leader and Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi, Manish Sisodia, will be the star campaigner of the roadshows. The AAP will also campaign in the state with other star campaigners in the coming days.The Gujarat unit of AAP informed that around 10 MLAs and MPs of the party from New Delhi, including Sisodia, Sanjay Singh, Dilip Pandey and Saurabh Bhardwaj, will visit Gujarat as star campaigners ahead of the localbody polls.
Oppositions amendment notice on motion of thanks to President's address, BJP issues whip
The discussion on the address concluded on Friday with Rajya Sabha sitting for another half-an-hour enabling the speakers to participate in the discussions. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to reply to the motion of thanks on the President's address in the Rajya Sabha on Monday and then the motion of thanks is likely to be passed.
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