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Chirag Paswan Invited to NDA Meeting, Not Attending Due to Health Reasons, Says LJP
Though the LJP could win only one seat in the Bihar polls, it inflicted serious damage on the JD(U), the tally of which fell to 43 from 71, triggering a backlash from Kumar's party, with some of its leaders questioning if Paswan could still be in the NDA...
Police Recover Envelope Addressed to Israeli Embassy from Blast Site, Say Sources
A minor IED blast took place near the Israeli Embassy in the heart of Lutyens' Delhi on Friday evening, police said. No one was injured.
Lockdown Woes: Railways Records 1.1 Per Cent Drop in Freight Loading, Negative Growth in Passenger Traffic in FY20
The Covid-19 pandemic, the subsequent lockdown and social distancing measures had a significant impact on the contact-intensive services sector.
Initiate Covid-19 Vaccination of Frontline Workers from First Week of February: Centre to States
In the letter, Health Ministry Additional Secretary Manohar Agnani said the database of frontline workers is being updated by states and UTs in collaboration with the respective line ministries.
Agri Laws Herald New Era of Market Freedom, Designed to Help Small Farmers: Economic Survey
Highlighting the benefits of the new farm laws, the Economic Survey said farmers in India have suffered from various restrictions in marketing their produce.
Delhi Police Asks People to Share Information, Evidence, Videos on Republic Day Violence
The Delhi Police has urged people to share any evidence or information about the Republic Day violence in the national capital, officials said on Friday. "All members of the public, including media persons, who are witnesses to the incidents or have a...
Man Held in Delhi for Snatching Walkie Talkie From Cop During Republic Day Violence
Protesters had snatched pistols, ammunition, teargas guns and other security paraphernalia from the police personnel on duty on January 26.
Closely Engaged with Foreign Govts to Apprise Them of Threats: MEA on Khalistani Activities Abroad
Asked about the activities of Khalistani elements and their targeting of Indian missions abroad, MEA Spokesperson Anurag Srivastava said the safety and security of the Indian diplomatic premises and personnel is the responsibility of the host government.
Home Minister Amit Shah Visits Delhi Hospitals to Enquire About Health of Cops Injured in Republic Day Violence
Nearly 400 policemen were injured during the tractor parade of the farmers who have been protesting against three central farm laws at Delhi's borders since November.
ISL 2020-21: Jordan Murray Calls Kerala Blasters' Draw with Jamshedpur FC 'Most Frustrating Match' of His Career
ISL 2020-21: Jordan Murray has opportunities aplenty but failed to bury those chances as Kerala Blasters were held to a 0-0 draw by Jamshedpur FC.
ED Files Case Against UP BSP MLA Vinay Shankar Tiwari, Others in Rs 750-Cr Bank Fraud Case
It alleged that the accused company mortgaged agricultural land to avail loans but did not change it to non-agricultural land, one of the conditions for availing the loans, despite repeated reminders from the bank.
FC Goa Get Tough Draw in AFC Champions League 2021, ATK Mohun Bagan Grouped with Basundhara Kings in AFC Cup
AFC Champions League and AFC Cup Draw: FC Goa are grouped with AFC CL 2020 runners-up Persepolis while ATK Mohun Bagan and Bengaluru FC may be in the same group.
Supreme Court Stays Bombay HC's Order on 'Skin to Skin' Contact for POCSO Sexual Assault After Uproar
The Bombay High Court, modifying a sessions court order that held a man guilty of a minor's sexual assault, had ruled that groping a child without "skin-to-skin contact with sexual intent" does not amount to the offence under the Prevention of Children fr...
News18 Afternoon Digest: Rioting Farmers Injure Over 300 Cops, 22 FIRs Lodged; 100 Million Cases Worldwide as US Seeks to Reset Covid Fight and Other Stories
Here are the top stories we are covering this afternoon: Rioting Farmers Injure Over 300 Cops, 22 FIRs Lodged; Route from Minto Road to Connaught Place Closed; As Anarchist Farmer Unions Refuse to Call Off March to Parliament on Budget Day, What Lies Ahea...
Military Contingent of Bangladesh Marches Down Rajpath, Team Leader Says an Honour
The 122 members of the contingent are drawn mostly from units raised during the 1971 war and several other units which were raised before it, the leader of team said.
Industrialised Nations Becoming Too Inward-looking, Not Doing Enough to Help Developing Countries: Merkel
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said this is the hour of multilateralism, adding the question of who receives vaccinations around the world will create a new narrative.