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No foreign chief guest at Republic Day parade amid Covid-19, says Centre
India on Thursday confirmed that there won’t be a foreign head of state or government as the chief guest at this year’s Republic Day celebrations, only the fourth time this has happened since independence in 1947. Read more
IAF chief asked to compare India’s Tejas and China-Pak JF-17 jets. He responds
Indian Air Force chief Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria on Thursday said that the soon-to-be ordered LCA (light combat aircraft) Mk-1A jets would be way ahead of the JF-17 fighter planes operated by the Pakistan Air Force. Read more
Pan-India launch of Covid-19 vaccination programme at 10.30 am on Jan 16: PMO
The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said on Thursday gave details about the nationwide Covid-19 vaccination drive scheduled to take place on January 16. Read more
Farmers' stir: 9th round of talks tomorrow, govt hopeful of positive discussions
Union agriculture minister Narendra Singh Tomar has confirmed that the ninth round of negotiations with protesting farmer unions will take place as scheduled on Friday and hoped that it would lead to positive discussions regarding the newly implemented farm bills. Read more
India vs Australia 4th Test: A fast and weary Test at the Gabba
In every conceivable way, it's advantage Australia in the Border-Gavaskar series decider. Read more
Rishad Premji shares vintage pic of grandmother, says her values shaped Wipro
The chairman of Wipro, Rishad Premji, shared a vintage snapshot of his grandmother, Dr Gulbanoo Premji on his Twitter account. Read more
One Night in Miami movie review: Regina King's riveting debut traps four Black icons in a motel room
Every community relies on its cultural icons. In moments of upheaval, they’re the ones who can mobilise the masses with their power and popularity, and shine a light on matters that would otherwise have been ignored. Read more
Jayalalithaa’s residence: Madras HC allows state to hold event on January 28
- Even though the case was posted for February 4, the court heard the case on Wednesday based on the request of the former Tamil Nadu CM's family.
Fix timeline for judicial appointments, says SC
- An apex court bench headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) SA Bobde said that all endeavours should be made to ensure appointments come through in a time-bound manner.
TMC rigged the 2018 panchayat polls, alleges Suvendu Adhikari
- The TMC, however, has hit back calling it the height of hypocrisy and refuting the charges as baseless allegations.
Cracks in stir after mayhem; farmers call off Feb 1 march
- Leaders of the Samyukt Kisan Morcha, the platform of farm unions leading the protests, on Wednesday apologised for the violent events in Delhi that have dented the credibility of the movement.
India, France to sign two agreements during French minister's 5-day visit
- Singh and Pompili will preside over the signing of a letter of intent between the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) and the French Development Agency (AFD) for developing a floating solar plant of up to 150 MW.
Twitter suspends at least 500 accounts for ‘spam, manipulation’
Govt indicates offer to farmers still on table, channel for talks kept open
Punjab villages sombre after clash, still back stir
Covaxin effective on UK virus strain of Covid-19, says ICMR
Mamata Banerjee to meet select TMC leaders amid dissent among section of MLAs
- Mamata Banerjee has recently appointed coordinators for the five assembly constituencies in East Midnapore district, the home turf of former TMC stalwart Suvendu Adhikari who joined the BJP on December 19.
MHA issues Covid-19 rules, to be followed from Feb 1: All you need to know
Jagan Reddy announces cash incentives for unanimous polls to gram panchayats
- As part of the strategy, the Andhra Pradesh government on Tuesday issued an order announcing hefty cash incentives to be given to gram panchayats where sarpanches and ward members are elected unanimously without any contest.
PM Modi to address World Economic Forum's Davos Agenda Summit tomorrow
Rajnath Singh speaks to US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin
- The defence ministry said Rajnath Singh received an "introductory telephone call" from the newly-appointed US Secretary of Defence Austin and that the two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to work together to strengthen defence cooperation and the strategic partnership between the two countries.
