News updates from HT: Police say Republic day violence not due to intelligence failure and all the latest news

Here are today’s top news, analysis and opinion. Know all about the latest news and other news updates from Hindustan Times.

Here are today’s top news, analysis and opinion. Know all about the latest news and other news updates from Hindustan Times.

The tractor march of the farmers turned violent as protesters entered the Capital and clashed with police. (Reuters)

Republic Day violence was not due to intel failure, says police commissioner

Delhi Police commissioner SN Shrivastava on Friday said he doesn't consider Republic Day violence as an intelligence failure as police had inputs of possible disruptions during the tractor march of the farmers. Read more

IPL 2021: 'Don't see so much of quality,' Gautam Gambhir points out 'chink' in KKR's squad

Former India batsman and two-time Indian Premier League trophy-winning captain Gautam Gambhir believes there is a "chink" in Kolkata Knight Riders' squad. Read more

'We got Shahrukh!': Preity Zinta teases Aryan Khan at IPL auction after scoring Shah Rukh Khan's namesake, watch

Twitter was flooded with memes and excitement after Preity Zinta's Indian Premier League team, Punjab Kings, bought cricketer Shahrukh Khan at Thursday's auction. Read more

Bajaj Pulsar 180 BS 6 launched at ₹1.04 lakh, to rival Hero Xtreme 160R

Bajaj Auto on Friday launched the new Pulsar 180 naked roadster in India. The bike has been priced at ₹1,04,768 (ex-showroom, Mumbai). Read more

Neha Kakkar opens up about her anxiety, body image issues

Neha Kakkar recently opened up about her anxiety and body image issues that she faced even though everything else was going great in her life during an episode of Indian Idol 12. Read more

This post about turning leftovers into parathas or sandwiches may seem relatable

To make parathas or not that is the question - people deciding what to do with leftovers sometimes wonder. If you’re among them, you’ll find this tweet highly relatable just as many others on Twitter. Read more

‘Efforts were made to ensure Netaji’s contributions are forgotten’: Amit Shah

Home Minister Amit Shah said that efforts were made by some to ensure that Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose’s contributions are forgotten. Amit Shah said the nation remembers Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose with a lot of affection and his bravery and valour will be remembered for ages. Watch here