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News18 Evening Digest: 800 Acres of Aarey Land Declared Forest, Harsh Vardhan’s Appeal Against Festive Gatherings and Other Top Stories
Here are the top stories we are covering this evening: Harsh Vardhan warns against post-festival season Covid-19 surge; 800 acres of Mumbai's Aarey land declared forest; Kalpana Chawla's father opens up about her dream; Scam 1992 review: the Harshad Mehta...
'She Was No One': Rahul Gandhi Says UP Govt Doesn't Consider Muslims, Dalits as Human
The Yogi Adityanath government is fighting severe criticism for its handling of the case, particularly after the local police burnt the woman’s body at night without the family’s approval.
Agriculture Exports Rise by 43.4 percent in April-Sept Period, Says Govt
The Agriculture Ministry said that farm exports stood at Rs 37,397.3 crore during the April-September period of the 2019-20 fiscal.
Adani Gas Cuts CNG, PNG Prices in Sync With Recent Reduction in Natural Gas Rates
Rates have been reduced in Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Gujarat, the company said in a statement.
Unpaid for Over 4 Months, Doctors at Delhi's Hindu Rao Hospital Announce Strike from Saturday
The doctors alleged negligence and apathy on part of the government and said that they were unable to run their basic errands and accomplish their daily routine due to non-payment of salaries.
Piyush Goyal Gets Additional Charge of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution Ministry after Paswan's Death
Paswan, one of India’s most prominent Dalit leaders and eight-time Lok Sabha MP died on Thursday at the age of 74.
Steroids to Covid-19 Patients Who Don't Require Oxygen May Increase Severity: PGIMER
The institute also cautioned over the use of steroids only under clinical watch. The institute said that its experts had recommended not to use steroids for patients who do not require oxygen therapy.
'Towering Personality': Sonia Gandhi Condoles Ram Vilas Paswan's Death, Says He Stood for Social Justice
In a statement, Congress leader Sonia Gandhi said that Ram Vilas Paswan was a towering personality who stood with the cause of social justice and empowerment of the most marginalised.
Centre Hasn't Purchased Crop Produce at MSP from Delhi Farmers in Last 5 Years: AAP
The BJP, however, said that the AAP was trying to mislead farmers.
Supreme Court Denies Chinmayanand Access to Statement of Rape Victim
The bench noted that as per the judgment of the top court in 2014, a copy of the statement under Section 164 CrPC should be given to the investigating officer immediately and the contents of the statement should not be disclosed to any person till charge-...
China Increasingly Assessing India Through Prism of Its Worsening Ties with US: Ex-FS Saran
The negative attitudes towards India and Indians persist and surface whenever relations start to worsen, Saran said delivering the VP Dutt Memorial Lecture.
Tokyo to New Delhi: Jaishankar and Pompeo to Meet Again Later This Month as China Threat Looms Large
Two meetings in a span of 20 days and US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo travelling half way across the globe both times during a pandemic for an in-person engagement gives a sense of urgency of discussion, especially with regards to the China issue.
Action Initiated Against Policemen in Palghar Lynching Case, Maharashtra Govt Tells SC
The state government told a bench headed by Justice Ashok Bhushan that it has filed an affidavit last month in which it has given various details, including action taken against policemen for alleged dereliction of duties in the case.
ISL: Kerala Blasters Confirm Signing of Ex-Premier League Forward Gary Hooper
Indian Super League: Kerala Blasters signed Gary Hooper from Wellington Phoenix for the upcoming season.
Govt to Roll Out Renewed Campaign on 'Covid-19 Appropriate Behaviour' with Further Easing of Curbs
The new campaign or to say extension of the already running public campaigns will be taken forward by all the information and communication dissemination wings of the government and various agencies.
NCW Seeks Explanation from UP Police Over 'Manhandling' of Priyanka Gandhi While She Was On Way to Hathras
The NCW has sought an explanation from the UP police over the alleged manhandling of Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra while she was on her way to Hathras to meet the family of a woman who died after she was allegedly gangraped. In a tweet, the Nati...