India
Farmers' Protest: 44 Including Man Who Attacked Police With Sword Arrested in Singhu Border Violence
Criminal case under various sections including attempt to murder has been registered in Alipur police station, Delhi and investigation has been initiated.
Panchang for January 30: Know About Nakshatra, Shubh Muhurat, Rahu Kaal and Other Details
Panchang tells about five things that are Tithi, Day, Nakshatra, Yog and Karan. The reason behind this is said to be that the word is derived from two Sanskrit words ‘Panch’ and ‘Ang’ which means five parts.
Andhra SEC Seeks Removal of Senior IAS Officer from Election Duties, Govt Advisor
The SEC also in a letter to Governor Biswabhusan Harichandan sought the removal of the state Governments Advisor S Ramakrishna Reddy from his post for allegedly criticising him sitting in the ruling YSRCP's office.
Rahul Has Given Call for Violence, Says Smriti Irani After Congress Leader Attacks Centre Over Farmers' Agitation
At a press conference, Union minister and BJP leader Smriti Irani alleged that Gandhi has said if Prime Minister Narendra Modi does not support his political stand, then cities will "burn".
Republic Day Celebrations End, Beating Retreat Features New Rendition Marking 1971 War Victory
The entry band was a massed one with 'Swarnim Vijay' theme. It was a special new composition to commemorate 50 years of victory of India in the 1971 war against Pakistan that led to the creation of Bangladesh.
Three Members of Hindu Outfit Collecting Funds for Ayodhya Ram Temple Attacked in Bengaluru
The workers of a Hindu outfit said they had gone on their fund collection drive to Gurappanapalya when they were stopped and attacked by some men.
New Agri Sector Laws Will Have Multiple Benefits for Farmers: CEA KV Subramanian
Chief Economic Adviser KV Subramanian on Friday said new agri sector legislations will have multiple benefits for the farmers.
Contempt Case Against Comic Artist: SC Says Criticism Growing, Everybody Doing It Now
The top court also adjourned hearing for two weeks on separate pleas seeking contempt action against stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra, after the petitioners said that they have received reply of the artist.
Satyendar Jain Claims Delhi Police Prevented Him, DJB Chairman from Supplying Drinking Water to Protesting Farmers
Jain and Chadha reached the Singhu border with 12 water tankers around 11:30 am. However, police personnel stopped them from going towards the protest site.
Delhi Riots: Court Rejects Pinjra Tod Activist Devangana Kalita's Bail Plea in UAPA Case
Kalita was arrested in the case for allegedly being part of a premeditated conspiracy behind the riots. Communal violence broke out in northeast Delhi on February 24 last year after clashes between citizenship law supporters and protesters spiralled out o...
News18 Afternoon Digest: President Kovind Says Aatma Nirbhar Bharat Focus on Farm Sector; Almost 5,000 Doses of Covid Vaccine Wasted in 5 States and Other Stories
Here are the top stories we are covering this afternoon: Aatma Nirbhar Bharat Focus on Farm Sector, Insult of Flag & Violence on Jan 26 Unfortunate, Says President Kovind in Joint Address; Union Budget 2021 to be Continuation of 4-5 Mini Budgets Presented...
India, China Have Agreed to Hold 10th Round of Corps Commander-level Talks Soon: MEA
In the talks, both sides held extensive deliberations on modalities for disengagement of troops from all the friction points in eastern Ladakh where the two militaries have been engaged in an eyeball-to-eyeball face-off for nearly nine months.
Patna-based Intellectual Shaibal Gupta Dies, CM Announces Last Rites with State Honours
The most prominent face of ADRI, a Patna-based think thank, Gupta had been suffering from multiple ailments for some time and was admitted earlier this month to a private hospital following a fresh bout of illness.
India Ranks 86 of 98 on Covid-19 Response Index, New Zealand Tops List
New Zealand was closely followed by Vietnam, Taiwan, Thailand and Cyprus, while the US was the fifth-worst performing country.
New NPA Cycle, Privatisation Among Ailments in Banking that Union Budget 2021 is Expected to Address
Due to the pandemic adversely hitting business and jobs, personal and corporate income has taken a severe beating. Because of this, banks are facing a fresh onslaught of non-performing assets (NPAs) in unsecured loans, MSMEs and services sector.
Delhi Police Issues Notices to 20 Farmer Leaders Over Violence During Tractor Rally on Republic Day
Police asked them to submit their responses within three days, an official said, adding that the notices have been issued to these farmer leaders as they did not follow the conditions set for the tractor parade on Tuesday.