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Delhi announces reopening of schools for Classes IX & XI from Feb 5
New Delhi: Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said that the schools will be reopened for Class 9th and 11th students from February 5th, 2021. He announced reopening of degree colleges, polytechnics, and ITIs too. He directed the officials...
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President Kovind defends new farm laws; says govt “vigilant” amid standoff with China
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New Delhi: President Ram Nath Kovind Thursday strongly defended the three new agri laws saying their benefits have begun reaching 10 crore small farmers instantly and condemned as "'very unfortunate" the Republic Day violence and "dishonour" to the tricolour...
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Centre’s insensitive attitude, indifference to be blamed: Mamata on Delhi violence
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New Delhi: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said on Tuesday that the Centre's "insensitive attitude" and indifference towards farmers are to be blamed for the violent protests in Delhi, maintaining that she was deeply disturbed by the situation.Banerjee...
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Tractor parade: Clashes between farmers, police in parts of Delhi, protestors enter Red Fort complex
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New Delhi: Protesting farmers clashed with police at several places in the national capital and entered the iconic Red Fort and ITO in the heart of national capital, with hundreds of them deviating from pre-decided routes, prompting security personnel...
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India’s colourful heritage comes alive in R-day Google doodle
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New Delhi: Vibrant colours, art, and architectural, cultural and sartorial heritage of India has been captured in a fascinating doodle by internet search giant Google to mark the 72nd anniversary of the country's Republic Day.The artwork showcases beautiful old...
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Not sexual assault if there is no ‘skin to skin’ contact: HC
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Mumbai: Groping a minor's breast without "skin to skin contact" cannot be termed as sexual assault as defined under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, the Bombay High Court has said.Justice Pushpa Ganediwala of the Nagpur...
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All anganwadi workers in Odisha to get mobile phones
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Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has decided to provide mobile phones to all the anganwadi workers for timely dissemination of information.State Women and Child Development Minister Tukuni Sahu said that mobile phones will help to strengthen their work.The government has...
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131 more COVID deaths, 13203 cases
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New Delhi: India recorded the lowest number of coronavirus fatalities in over eight months with 131 more deaths being recorded, the Health Ministry said on Monday.The COVID-19 caseload rose to 1,06,67,736 with 13,203 more infections. There are 1,84,182 active...
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India, China troops clash at Naku La in Sikkim, injuries on both sides
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New Delhi: Amid the ongoing stand-off in the Ladakh sector, Indian and Chinese soldiers have clashed at Naku La in north Sikkim border area.As per reports, the clash between the troops took place three days ago and soldiers from...
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National Voters Day occasion to appreciate EC’s remarkable contribution: PM
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New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday that the National Voters Day was an occasion to appreciate the remarkable contribution of the Election Commission to strengthen the country's democratic fabric and ensure smooth conduct of elections.The National...
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Manipur King calls for return of ‘lost territory’, Congress counters with historical facts
Imphal: Manipur’s Titular King, Maharaja Sanajaoba Leishemba, has urged the Indian government to explore the possibility of reclaiming Kabaw...