INDIA
Delhi blast: CCTV shows cab at site, letter warns of 'trailer'
The team of investigators from Israel could arrive in New Delhi as early as Saturday to assist Indian agencies in the probe over the blast in which some cars were damaged in the high-security zone of Lutyens' Delhi.
2 terrorists surrender in Kashmir
The gunfight between terrorists and security forces began after a cordon and search operation in the area was launched on the basis of specific information about militant presence.
Shah postpones Bengal visit amid tense situation in Delhi
Shah was supposed to leave for Kolkata on Friday night to participate in party programmes on Saturday and Sunday. Source said that Shah's decision to postpone the visit came in the wake of the tense situation in Delhi caused by the Republic Day violence and the low intensity blast near the Israel Embassy in the national capital on Friday.
K'taka private schools cannot charge more than 70% fees: Minister
The decision comes after protests by parents' associations who have been opposing private schools sticking to their fee structure even during the pandemic year, where schools conducted only online classes and a section of parents have incurred financial losses.
BJP destroying country build by Gandhi, Nehru: Congress
Dev, a former Lok Sabha member from southern Assam, said that the BJP government has sold the farmers' interests to the corporates. Saying that the Modi government must roll back the three farm laws, the Congress leader said that prices of essential commodities and fuel are skyrocketing, while the unemployment ratio too has reached an alarming high.
High alert at all airports, govt buildings after blast near Israel Embassy
The official said that checking and frisking will be tight at all the airports. According to Delhi Police officials, a low intensity blast occured around 5.05 p.m. near 5 A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Road near Jindal House in the high-security New Delhi zone.
Low intensity explosion near Israel Embassy in Delhi
Delhi Police said that the explosion took place at the roadside of 5 Aurangzeb Road in the heart of the city. Fire brigade, SWAT and forensic teams rushed to the spot soon after the incident that took place at around 5 pm. As per fire department information, they received the call at 5.11 pm, and three fire tenders were pressed into service. The window panes of a vehicle parked nearby were damaged.
Government trying to discredit farmers, says Rahul Gandhi
Addressing a press conference in New Delhi on Friday, Gandhi said: "You are trying to discredit farmers and the government should talk to them. The only way is to repeal the[farm] laws. We need conversation and solution to this problem."
How villagers, farmers came to blows at Singhu?
Group of men, who claimed to be from nearby villages and wanted to get the over two-month old road blockage cleared came to blows with the farmers after heated arguments and then locals damaged tents, leading to stone pelting from both sides.
UPSC extra chance: SC asks why not one-time relaxation, if same given earlier?
A bench headed by Justice A.M. Khanwilkar said: "It is just a one-time relaxation. If it is done before, why not this time." The bench asked how many candidates would come into the fray if one-time concession is made and secondly, since the beginning, how many times the UPSC have given relaxation of this nature.
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