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By hindustantimes.com, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON JAN 26, 2021 08:52 PM IST
Here are today’s top news, analysis, and opinion. Know all about the latest news and other news updates from Hindustan Times.
At least 19 in hospital after violence at tractor rally in Delhi
At least 19 people have been taken to two Delhi hospitals following violence during the tractor rally on Tuesday in the national capital. Read More
Explained: As tractor rally turns violent in Delhi, what farmers want
The farmers have been protesting at various border points near Delhi for more than two months. Read More
'Centre's attitude insensitive': Bengal CM on violence at Delhi tractor rally
West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee said she was "deeply disturbed" by the violence that took place during farmers' rally in the national capital on Tuesday. Read More
Not correct to compare FAU-G with PUBG Mobile, says nCore Games founder Vishal Gondal
“Gaming is my original passion and love.” Vishal Gondal is well known in the technology space for his health-focused enterprise Goqii. Read More
‘My captain boosted my morale’: Rahane reveals he never felt his ‘place in the team was in danger’
It was a pre-planned process: once Virat Kohli is gone after the first Test, Ajinkya Rahane will take charge and lead the side. Read More
Kangana Ranaut launches fresh attack against Diljit Dosanjh, Priyanka Chopra on Republic Day
Actor Kangana Ranaut has poked Diljit Dosanjh and Priyanka Chopra with a fresh jibe on Republic Day. Read More
Jai Ho: US ‘Dancing Dad’ posts special video to celebrate Republic Day. Watch
If you’ve been on the Internet recently, you may have come across the jubilant dance videos of Instagram user Ricky Pond from the USA. Read More
SAD, AAP seek action under anti-defection law against MLAs who switched sides
PTI, Chandigarh
PUBLISHED ON MAR 02, 2021 07:53 PM IST
The issue was raised by Shiromani Akali Dal MLA Bikram Singh Majithia during the zero hour on the second day of the Budget session of the state Assembly here.
Police crackdown on villagers sparks pandemonium in Uttarakhand assembly
By Kalyan Das
PUBLISHED ON MAR 02, 2021 07:48 PM IST
- The opposition Congress accused the government of "high handedness" against the protestors especially women while drawing parallels with British rule and calling it "General Dyer's government".
'Will send team to poll-bound states', says farmer leader
By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Ayshee Bhaduri, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON MAR 02, 2021 07:49 PM IST
- “We'll send teams to poll-bound states - to West Bengal and Kerala. We will not support any party but appeal to people to vote for the candidates who can defeat BJP.", said BKU leader Balbir S Rajewal
On Saudi Arabia flight resumption, Hardeep Puri shares important update
By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Amit Chaturvedi
UPDATED ON MAR 02, 2021 07:38 PM IST
Saudi Arabia has taken a number of steps to check the spread of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19). It has also banned international flights till March 31
Congress walks out of HP Assembly over MLAs' supension
PTI
PUBLISHED ON MAR 02, 2021 07:03 PM IST
The alleged incident had taken place outside the Speaker's office when the Governor was leaving for the Raj Bhavan after he cut short his address in the House following a ruckus on the opening day of the Budget session.
Kerala Health minister, 2 cabinet colleagues take first dose of Covid-19 vaccine
PTI, Thiruvananthapuram
PUBLISHED ON MAR 02, 2021 06:51 PM IST
While Revenue minister E Chandrasekharan received the jab from the vaccination centre at the same hospital,Minister of Ports and Museums Kadannappally Ramachandran got the shot from a hospital in his home district, Kannur.
Faulty rapid antigen kits declared 25 students in Odisha as Covid-19 positive
By Debabrata Mohanty
PUBLISHED ON MAR 02, 2021 06:46 PM IST
- None of the students had any symptoms of Covid-19 and when their samples were again subjected to RT-PCR tests, the results were negative.
Over 14 million Covid-19 vaccine doses administered in India: Government
By hindustantimes.com | Written by Srivatsan K C, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON MAR 02, 2021 06:44 PM IST
“2.08 lakh doses have been given to people who are 45 years to 59 years of age with comorbidities and people above 60 years of age,” Union health secretary Rajesh Bhushan said.
Talk show from Manipur gets notice under new digital media laws
UPDATED ON MAR 02, 2021 06:56 PM IST
The publishers were directed to “furnish all relevant documents that ensure compliance of the provisions” of the new media rules.
Brinda Karat urges CJI to withdraw remarks made at bail hearing of rape accused
PTI, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON MAR 02, 2021 06:19 PM IST
- Karat was referring to remarks made during the hearing of a plea filed by a public servant, who is accused of repeatedly raping a girl, against the Bombay High Court February 5 order which had cancelled his anticipatory bail.
Activist in Goa files anticipatory bail plea fearing arrest in 'toolkit' case
By Gerard de Souza
PUBLISHED ON MAR 02, 2021 06:05 PM IST
- Shubham Chaudhuri -- a volunteer with global climate activist group 'Extinction Rebellion' told the court that he has nothing to do with the making of the alleged toolkit and has been implicated in the case.
'Not allowed': Centre on Karnataka minister getting Covid-19 jab at home
By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Amit Chaturvedi
UPDATED ON MAR 02, 2021 06:01 PM IST
The Union health ministry on Tuesday said that it has asked for a report from the Karnataka government. Meanwhile, the minister BC Patil, said his decision to take the vaccine at home cannot be considered wrong.
In Bengal, cache of heroin worth ₹25 crore seized, one held
PUBLISHED ON MAR 02, 2021 05:56 PM IST
- A notorious drug dealer, Sunil Howlader, was arrested during the raid. He is a resident of Rasulpur. His SUV was also seized.
54 students test Covid-19 positive at school in Haryana's Karnal
By hindustantimes.com | Written by Meenakshi Ray, New Delhi
UPDATED ON MAR 02, 2021 06:56 PM IST
Haryana had allowed students from Classes 9 to 12 to go to return to schools in December and for those from Classes 3 to 5 from February 24. The government also decided to start regular classes for Classes 1 and 2 from Monday.
Tackle terror, prevent persecution of minorities: India tells Pakistan at UNHRC
By HT Correspondent | Edited by Smriti Sinha
PUBLISHED ON MAR 02, 2021 05:42 PM IST
New Delhi’s position was conveyed in response to a speech by Pakistan’s representative at the UN human rights agency following an update on the global human rights situation by UN human rights chief Michelle Bachelet last week