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Oppn hits out at Govt as LS takes up Supplementary Demands for Grants
Initiating the debate on the Supplementary Demands for Grants, Congress Member Shashi Tharoor said that this is not a "Jai Jawan Jai Kisan" era under this government, it is a "Na Jawan Na Kisan" era (Neither Jawan nor Kisan). Expressing concern over the state of the economy post the Covid-19 situation, he held demonetization responsible for weakening the economy.
1971 war showed India's commitment to humanity: Rajnath
"These heroes included Hindus, Muslims, Parsis, Sikhs and Jew. This is a proof of India's firm belief towards giving equal respect to all religions," he said, adding that all these brave soldiers belonged to different states, however, it was the feeling of Indianness which made them as one. Singh also paid glowing tribute to first President of Bangladesh, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur-Rahman, terming him as the guiding light for the people of his country.
How India's Canberras crushed Pakistan's Air Force in 1971
In 1971 war, he was on Canberra deep strike aircraft and carried out missions of night bombing attacks on Pakistan Air Force airfields, radars and enemy tank concentrations. Speaking to IANS, Kak recounted the experience of war with all the pride and honour and also gave piece of advice to the current leadership to make the Indian Army formidable. This is what he said.
Some Blow Trumpets; Others Follow the Drum
Kargil in 1999 was a classic case, where it took more than a decade for the Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT) and other assorted courts to rule that 70 Infantry Brigade under Brigadier Devinder Singh were indeed the 'real heroes' of the fighting in Batalik. That one of the most noteworthy performances of the war should have been subject to the indignity of having to 'prove' its case in court.
Omicron will not likely affect India the way Delta did: Top virologist
The Omicron variant, thought to be more virulent than its predecessor Delta, was first identified in South Africa in November and has since spread to more than 60 countries around the world. "India in December 2021 is very different from India in March 2021," Dr Jameel, a visiting scientist at Ashoka University, told IANS. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), "preliminary data doesn't indicate that this is more severe".
Karnataka MLC poll results: BJP wins 12 seats
After winning 12 seats now BJP will have a total strength of 38 in the upper house of the state. The Bharatiya Janta Party is expected to elect its own member as the chairman of legislative council. Independent candidate Lakhan Jarkiholi, won the Belagavi seat, where BJP stood third. The candidates in elections were predominently male, and only woman candidate of congress stood in the election.
Covid 19 update : India reports 5,784 new cases, lowest in 571 days
The country's weekly positivity rate was at 0.68 per cent which remained below 1 per cent for the last 30 days and the daily positivity rate also remained below 2 per cent for the last 71 days at 0.58 per cent. The cumulative tally of vaccinated citizens in the country increased to 133.88 crores on Tuesday morning.
Delhi reports 4 new Omicron cases, tally reaches 6
The six patients have been detected at the Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Narayan (LNJP) hospital, which has been dedicated for the treatment of Omicron patients. Of the six, a 37-year-old from Ranchi, who was the first Omicron patient in Delhi, has been discharged, Jain said, adding that the remaining five are all stable with mild symptoms.
'Here if an Aurangzeb comes, a Shivaji also rises' : Top quotes of PM Modi
Soon after PM removed the curtains from the plaque, he addressed a gathering of dignotaries at the Kashi Vishwanath temple complex, and lauded the civilisational heritage of Varanasi, and delivered some really influentional facts from the past. PM Modi before his address, took a holy dip in the river Ganga and offered prayers at Kaal Bhairav temple often known as Kashi Kotwal temple.
Feel sad and bad about Channi, says Amarinder
"I feel sad for him that despite having a tremendous potential, he is being made to be subservient to the whims of the PCC President Navjot Sidhu", Singh said, while remarking, "Channi will eventually end up as a night watchman only". Reacting to the appointment of Sidhu as the Chairman of the Congress Election Committee for Punjab, with Channi being made to work under him, Amarinder said it was unprecedented that a Chief Minister was made subservient to the PCC president.
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