INDIA
Railways kept Khadi going with Rs 49-cr order during lockdown
A KVIC official privy to the development told IANS, "Khadi activities received a major push during 2020 that largely remained affected due to the Covid-19 lockdown."
President Kovind donates Rs 5 lakh for Ram Temple construction
With this donation by President Kovind, the fund collection drive for the Ram temple started across the country. The campaign will run till February 27.
Stalemate over farm laws continues, next meeting on Jan 19
The meeting of the farmer leaders with the government, which started at 12 noon on Friday and went on for around five hours, over the three contentious farm laws and the demand for minimum support price (MSP) ended in a stalemate.
Offensive drones now part of Indian Army's autonomous weapon systems
For the first time, the force demonstrated the use of offensive drone technology during the Army Day Parade held at Delhi Cantonment on Friday. The Indian Army has, in fact, also bought offensive drones since August last year. In August 2019, the force procured five drones, in October 20 drones and in December 35 drones.
Rahul, Priyanka join Cong protest against farm laws in Delhi
Speaking on the occasion, Rahul Gandhi said: "Prime Minister Narendra Modi did not respect the farmers... the party is with farmers in support of them till these laws are withdrawn."
Army spent Rs 18,000 crore to add firepower, logistics: General Manoj Mukund Naravane
Naravane said that the Indian Army had identified 29 modernisation projects entailing an expenditure of Rs 32,000 crore for the future. Along with private industry and academia, the Indian Army will endeavour to contribute to a self-reliant eco system in the country.
13 killed in Karnataka road mishap, PM condoles deaths
The deceased has been identified as Asha Jagadish, Praveena, Poornima, Manasi, Pramjyothi, Rajeshwari Shivakumar, Shakuntala, Usha, Veda, Nirmala, Manjula Neelesh, Rajini Srinivasa and Preethi Ravikumar.
BSP to contest UP, Uttarakhand polls on its own: Mayawati on 65th birthday
Mayawati, who turned 65 on Friday, said just like 2007, the BSP will form a government in Uttar Pradesh on its own in 2022. "I have never compromised with principles for the sake of getting power. All BSP workers must unitedly start preparing for these elections," Mayawati said.
MEA initiates 'Diplomacy Unplugged' with FICCI, spotlights human-centric globalisation
Under the series, MEA and FICCI will virtually interact with Diplomats and High Commissioners to better understand challenges the Indian industry faces in investing abroad and also address problems that foreign companies might face in India.
Air India commences non-stop Hyderabad-Chicago flights
Flight AI-108 landed at 01.00 hours with 237 passengers and 16 crew. The same aircraft - a Boeing 777LR - took off from Hyderabad to Chicago with 226 passengers and 16 crew around 12.50 hours amid much fanfare.
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