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Delhi capital of major global, strategic power, this glory must reflect: PM

Delhi is the capital of a major global, financial and strategic power, and this glory must reflect, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday

Krishna district officials conduct dry run of Covid vaccination programme

The Krishna district administration successfully conducted a dry run of the Covid-19 vaccination programme by carrying out various exercises that go into the actual event whenever it begins

Congress observes 136th Foundation Day, slams Centre over farmers' protest

Indian National Congress (INC), the oldest political party of the country observed its 136th Foundation Day on Monday

Farmers' protest over Centre's new agri laws enters 32nd day amid cold wave

Amid the prevailing deadlock between farmers and the Central government over the new farm laws, the agitation of farmers entered the 32nd day on Monday

Tomar urges Punjab farmers to end protest, resume talks with govt

Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar urged Punjab farmers to end their protest and come forward to hold discussions with the government to resolve the deadlock over the three new farm laws

Protesting farmers halt toll collection on most highways in Haryana

Responding to a call given by the Bharatiya Kisan Union, farmers protesting the Centre's new farm laws halted toll collection on most highways in Haryana on Friday

Protesting farmers' unions umbrella body to meet, discuss Centre's letter

The Sanyukt Kisan Morcha, an umbrella body of 40 farmer unions protesting at three border points of Delhi is expected to meet later to discuss the Centre''s letter and respond to it formally

Kisan Sena warns of bigger protest if Centre repeals new farm laws

Terming the three farm laws beneficial for the farmers, the Kisan Sena has requested the government not to repeal them and warned of a bigger protest if they are withdrawal

No backdoor dialogue with India underway: Pak foreign minister

Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has said that there can be no talks with India under the current deteriorating situation between the two countries

Cabinet gives approval to merge four govt film media units with NFDC

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the merger of four government film media units with the NFDC with an aim of converging activities and resources and better coordination to ensure synergy

Shiv Sena mocks PM Modi for visiting gurdwara amid farmers' protest

Prime Minister Modi sought inspiration from Guru Tegh Bahadur. Thousands of Sikh fighters are also fighting (protesting) from the same inspiration near Delhi border, Sena mouthpiece 'Saamana' said

UK flight ban due to new Covid strain will impact tourism in Goa: CM Sawant

The suspension of inbound flights from the UK due to the emergence of a new, highly infectious Covid-19 strain, will have an impact on tourism in Goa, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said

Farmers protest on agri laws: Union leaders to meet, discuss plan of action

Farmer leaders are expected to meet to discuss a plan of action as thousands gathered at protest sites on Delhi's borders with Haryana and Uttar Pradesh to press for the repeal of the new agri laws

Have to ensure animals live in safe habitats: PM on leopard population rise

Lauding the increase in leopard population in the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that these efforts have to be kept up to ensure our animals live in safe habitats

Indian govt invites bids to sell its 63.75% stake in Shipping Corporation

The Indian government invited bids to sell its 63.75% stake in Shipping Corporation of India to a private investor, in a key asset sale that was delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic

Welfare of farmers, agri industry at core of govt initiatives: Javadekar

Amid the ongoing farmers' protests, Union Minister Prakash Javadekar said the welfare of farmers and the agriculture industry is at the core of all Centre's initiatives

Farmers start day-long 'relay' hunger strike to protest against agri laws

Intensifying their agitation against the Centre's new agri laws, farmers began their day-long 'relay' hunger strike on a chilly Monday morning

Will consider framing CAA rules as soon as Covid vaccine starts: Amit Shah

The rules of the CAA are yet to be framed as such a massive process could not be carried out because of the corona. As soon as vaccination starts and corona cycle breaks, we will consider it, he said

Farmers protesting agri laws to install more tents at Delhi's Singhu border

Protesting farmers at the Singhu border are making arrangements to install waterproof tents to protect them from the cold weather conditions

DMK, allies begin one-day hunger strike in support of protesting farmers

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and its allies are observing a one-day fast in Chennai in support of farmers protesting against the three farm laws