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...Read MoreRajasthan: ACB arrests additional SP for demanding ₹2 crore bribe
The Anti-Corruption Bureau of Rajasthan on Monday arrested the additional SP of Special Operations Group (SOG) of Rajasthan Police for allegedly demanding bribe.
Ganga Vilas Cruise not stuck in Bihar, cruise docked for tourists to explore shoreline
The flagship Ganga Vilas Cruise, which was flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi last week, reached Patna as per schedule and is not stuck in Chhapra, stated Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) on Monday
Kerala makes masks mandatory in public places
The Kerala government has issued orders making face masks mandatory for people in all public places, workplaces and gatherings, PTI reported.
Huge consignment of drugs seized from a vehicle of Manipur police commando
Amid Manipur government’s intensified crackdown on drugs, Manipur police on Monday seized huge consignment drugs from a police vehicle and arrested five police personnel.
A team of Kakching police seized, 1.336 Kilograms of heroin and 9.151 kilograms of WY (World is Yours) tablets from a Maruti Gypsy of a team of Commando Unit, Kakching which was posted in Moreh and now under orders of posting to Special CDO Unit, Khabeisoi.
Ganga Vilas Cruise stuck in Bihar's Chapra due to low water level
The Ganga Vilas Cruise, which left for Dibrugarh in Assam from Varanasi, got stuck in Chapra, Bihar due to low water level in river Ganges.
PM Modi holds road mega roadshow in Delhi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is holding a mega roadshow in Delhi.
PM Modi set to hold grand roadshow in Delhi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to hold a grand roadshow in Delhi on Monday afternoon. The Prime Minister's roadshow is being held as the BJP is holding a key national executive meeting in the national capital.
‘Only for soundbites…': Supreme Court allows Uttarakhand high court to hear Joshimath matter
The Supreme Court on Monday allowed the Uttarakhand high court to continue with the public interest litigation (PIL) on the Joshimath land subsidence.
Jallikattu: 1 dead, 60 wounded as bulls run amok in Madurai
Bull tamer Arvindraj was critically injured while participating in Jallikattu at Palamedu in Madurai. He died after being admitted to Madurai's Rajaji Government Hospital. (ANI)
Arvind Kejriwal marches against Delhi LG: Teachers' training a flashpoint
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday took to the streets of the national capital in march against Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena over what the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) calls as his interference in the functioning of the government. The sparring between the AAP government and LG Saxena has spilled over the Delhi streets with the training of teachers in Finland being one of the latest flashpoints. Read more
Delhi HC grants interim bail to expelled BJP MLA and rape accused Kuldeep Singh Sengar
Delhi High Court grants interim bail to expelled BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar in a minor's rape case in which he was convicted. He sought interim bail for his daughter's wedding. (ANI)
Rajasthan CM chairs ‘Chintan Shivir’ in Jaipur
‘Chintan Shivir’ of Congress underway in Jaipur under the leadership of Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot. (ANI)
SC seeks Centre's response on criminalising marital rape petitions
Supreme Court seeks the Centre's response by Feb 15 on a bunch of petitions seeking criminalisation of marital rape; will hear the matter in March. SC decided to take up the matter itself instead of letting different high courts take a call.
ECI demonstrates remote EVMs to political parties
Election Commission of India showcases the remote electronic voting machine prototype for migrant voters, to the representatives of political parties. (ANI)
Nepal plane crash: Visuals from location where plane crashed
BJP road show: Check out visuals from Delhi's Patel Chowk, Sansad Marg
Hoardings and cut-outs put up by BJP ahead of PM Narendra Modi's road show later today.
BJP road show: Check out visuals from Delhi's Patel Chowk, Sansad Marg
Hoardings and cut-outs put up by BJP ahead of PM Narendra Modi's road show later today.
BJP president JP Nadda arrives at party HQ in Delhi for executive meeting
BJP national president JP Nadda arrives at the party HQ in Delhi for the party's office bearers' meeting. (ANI)
Nepal plane crash: Search and rescue operation resumes in Pokhara
The search and rescue operations resume in Pokhara, a day after a Yeti Airlines aircraft crashed here and claimed 68 lives so far, as per the latest toll. (ANI)
Tamil Nadu: Arrangements made to ensure smooth conduct of Jallikattu in Madurai's Palamedu
District collector Aneesh Sekhar on Monday said proper barricading of bulls and their owners has been made to ensure safe conduct of Jallikattu.
Around 13 trains in the Northern Railway region delayed amid fog
Around 13 trains running late in the Northern Railway region due to fog: Indian Railways. (ANI)
Earthquake of magnitude 6.0 hits off the coast of Indonesia
Strong undersea earthquake shakes western Indonesia. No immediate reports of serious damage or casualties, reports AFP
MoS Ashwini Choubey's escort vehicle overturns, several cops injured
An escort vehicle in the convoy of Union Minister of State (MoS) Ashwini Choubey on Sunday met with an accident, wherein several cops were injured. The accident happened while the Union Minister was on his way from Buxar to Patna. Read here

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