INDIA

Bird flu outbreak in poultry confirmed in 10 states: Government
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In J&K's Udhampur, the outbreak of the avian influenza has been confirmed in a domestic fowl. Besides, Himachal's Hamirpur district confirmed the bird flu in crows and in Bihar's West Champaran district the disease was found in a peacock, said Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying (DAHD) in a statement.
Delhi Police file FIR against 'The Caravan' for spreading fake news
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The post-mortem report of the deceased person suggested the cause of death to be head injury after his tractor turned turtle. "As per the post-mortem report, the cause of death is shock and haemorrhage due to a head injury received after his tractor overturned," said a senior police officer.
Shah's masterstroke: 5 Trinamool leaders join BJP even as minister defers visit
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On Saturday, five leaders from the state joined the BJP in the presence of Home Minister Amit Shah including three rebel Trinamool Congress MLAs. The five leaders who came in from Kolkata on a special flight, will reportedly share the stage at Smriti Irani's rally in Howrah on Sunday.
Drop in drugs smuggling, piracy and robbery in Indian Ocean in Dec: Indian Navy
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The Information Fusion Centre (IFC) for the Indian Ocean Region under the Indian Navy monitors maritime incidents and it works closely with national and regional agencies as well as like-minded organisations and countries to generate comprehensive maritime domain awareness.
Plea in SC: Stay WhatsApp privacy policy that affects 400 mn Indians
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The intervention application has been filed by Internet Freedom Foundation in the 2017 matter of Karmanya Singh Sareen and others, which was against the 2016 privacy policy of the company. This matter is being heard by the apex court.
J&K police arrests LeT terror associate
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He has been identified as Junaid Altaf, resident of Konibal, Pampore. Police said as per records he was involved in providing shelter, logistics and other support to active terrorists in Pampore and Khrew areas of Awantipora. Police said he was also in touch with Pakistani terror commanders through various social media platforms.
What do you know of grace of national flag? Amarinder asks BJP
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"We in Punjab know the pain of seeing the bodies of our sons and brothers, wrapped in the national flag, come home every second day," he said, adding that the BJP clearly has no empathy or sensitivity towards the soldiers losing their lives to protect India's honour and integrity."
AAP blames BJP for 'attack' on farmers at Singhu border
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Coming out in support of farmers, AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj said the attack on Alipur SHO Pradeep Paliwal was unfortunate and protesters might have attacked police officials in self-defence.
Human chains formed in Bihar to show support to farmers
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Tejashwi Yadav said the human chain is a symbolic protest against the Centre's newly passed three farm laws that have met with stiff resistance from the farmers who have been protesting on the borders of Delhi for over two months, seeking repeal of the laws.
Govt proposal to suspend farm laws still stands: PM at all-party meet
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He said, "The government's stand is the same as it was during the meeting on January 22 - the proposal made by the Union Agriculture Minister still stands." The Prime Minister stressed that Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar had said that he is just a phone call away for talks.
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