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Country 'very sad' over insult of Tricolour on Jan 26: PM Modi on 'Mann Ki Baat' (Watch Video)
Addressing the country through his first 'Mann Ki Baat' monthly radio programme this year, the Prime Minister said the incident occurred days after when the country celebrated Lohri, Makar Sankranti, Pongal and Bihu festivals as well as the Indian cricket team's victory on Australia and the celebration of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose's 125th birth anniversary as 'Parakram Divas'.
Covid-19 Update: India records 13,052 cases, 127 deaths
For the past 24 days, the country has been recording less than 20,000 daily new infections. Also, the death toll remained below the 300-mark for the past 34 days. On January 19, India had reported 10,064 new cases, the lowest so far this year. Last year, the lowest was recorded on June 3 with 9,633 cases.
Alliance with AIADMK to continue: BJP president J.P. Nadda
Nadda's announcement puts to rest all speculation about differences emerging between the two alliance partners in Tamil Nadu. In fact, speculation was rife owing to the aggressive posturing and statements by AIADMK leaders over the last few months. The BJP president made the announcement about continuation of the alliance at a rally in Madurai on Saturday.
Sharad Pawar raises concern over new farm laws
Pawar's comment comes at a time when Prime Minister Narendra Modi has assured that the government is approaching the farm laws issue with an open mind. Modi said that the government's stand remains the same as it was on January 22, as the proposal by the Agriculture Minister still stands.
Rahul Gandhi relishes mushroom biryani on Tamil cookery show
On Friday, the channel uploaded a 14-minute video that showcased the preparation of a mushroom biryani. Comprising an experienced old man and four more young men, the culinary squad, donning traditional vesti (lungi) chose a bright open area to whip up the delicacy.
Farmers' Protest: Tension, apprehension loom over Singhu following violence
The protest site has been barricaded and blocked for entry and exit from all the sides. The 2 km road which starts at a U-turn for the Singhu border and leads to the protest site is barred from the entry of any vehicle other than those belonging to the security personnel. One has to cover the distance on foot to reach the protest site.
From paediatrician to history-sheeter, the journey of Kafeel Khan
A suspended paediatrician, seeking his reinstatement at the BRD Medical College, Dr Kafeel Khan has now been declared a history-sheeter which will ensure that he remains under police surveillance. In a video message on Saturday, Khan said, "The situation in UP is such that no surveillance is being done on criminals and a history sheet is being opened against those, including me, who are innocent."
Freelance journalist Mandeep Punia arrested at Singhu border
The police said that Punia was jumping the roadblocks and barricades when the alleged incident took place. "Mandeep has been booked under sections 186 IPC (Obstructing public servant in discharge of public functions) and 353 IPC (Assault or criminal force to deter public servant from discharge of his duty). The case is registered at the Alipur police station," said a senior police officer.
Delhi likely to get 2 stations under 3 proposed Bullet train projects
The NHSRCL on January 10 this year launched the LiDAR survey for the Delhi-Varanasi route from Uttar Pradesh's Greater Noida, wherein a helicopter fitted with state-of-the-art aerial LiDAR and imagery sensors will capture data related to the ground survey along the proposed route.
V.K. Sasikala Natarajan likely to be discharged on Sunday
According to the bulletin, Sasikala completed 10 days of treatment on Saturday. "She has been asymptomatic and maintaining saturation without oxygen since three days. As per protocol, she can be discharged from the hospital," the Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute said in its bulletin.
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