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Goa nearing complete normalcy after Covid-19 outbreak: Governor Koshyari
PTI
PUBLISHED ON JAN 25, 2021 05:05 PM IST
In his address, the governor said the state has suffered a lot in terms of socio-economic and infrastructure development taking a backseat in the Covid-19 times.
Maintain peace during tractor rally, appeals Punjab CM Amarinder Singh
ANI
PUBLISHED ON JAN 25, 2021 05:01 PM IST
The sight of farmers' tractors on Delhi roads tomorrow will underline the fact that the ethos of the Indian Constitution and the essence of our Republic is inalienable and uncompromisable, he said.
News updates from HT: Farmers gather for Mumbai rally and all the latest news
By hindustantimes.com, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON JAN 25, 2021 04:51 PM IST
Here are today’s top news, analysis and opinion. Know all about the latest news and other news updates from Hindustan Times.
President Kovind confers Jeevan Raksha Padak series of awards to 40 people
By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Nilavro Ghosh
UPDATED ON JAN 25, 2021 04:57 PM IST
The award is given to a person for an exemplary act of human nature in saving someone's life. It can be awarded under three categories - Sarvottam Jeevan Raksha Padak, Uttam Jeevan Raksha Padak and Jeevan Raksha Padak. It can also be given posthumously.
Covid-19: Karnataka becomes first state in India to inoculate over 2 lakh people
By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Amit Chaturvedi
UPDATED ON JAN 25, 2021 04:51 PM IST
After PM Modi launched the vaccination drive nationally through video conferencing on January 16, Nagaratna K, a ward attendant at Victoria Hospital in Bengaluru had received the first shot.
Goa govt trying resume mining in systematic manner, says Governor Koshyari
By Gerard de Souza
PUBLISHED ON JAN 25, 2021 04:22 PM IST
- Goa has been struggling with falling GDP after the Supreme Court quashed the renewal of 88 mining leases.
Sikkim goes back to non-partisan polls after more than a decade
By Pramod Giri, Siliguri
UPDATED ON JAN 25, 2021 04:26 PM IST
- “The latest amendments would usher in true democracy in grassroots governance,” said chief minister Prem Singh Tamang.
China tries to open new front with Naku La clash, test India’s defence: Experts
UPDATED ON JAN 25, 2021 05:51 PM IST
The January 20 incident came close on the heels of aggressive Chinese action related to Japan’s Senkaku Islands and an incursion into Taiwan’s airspace by Chinese warplanes – which experts said appeared to be signalling towards the new US administration
Marching style of Indian, Bangladeshi contingents 'similar', says Col Chaudhary
ANI
PUBLISHED ON JAN 25, 2021 04:03 PM IST
"It is a great responsibility that has been assigned to us. The men with me are very excited to participate in this parade... If you ask about the feelings, participating in a foreign land, with a foreign army and with the same tempo is very much exciting," he said.
Bihar to spend over ₹20 crore on security of temples, walls at burial grounds
Written by Reena Sopam
PUBLISHED ON JAN 25, 2021 04:02 PM IST
The move is aimed to address the issue of encroachment and illegal constructions over the burial grounds and near temples. Besides, there also has been a rise in incidents of thefts of idols from temples.
Farmers complain tractors not allowed to enter Bengaluru for R-Day rally
By Sharan Poovanna
PUBLISHED ON JAN 25, 2021 03:58 PM IST
Multiple organisations in Karnataka have extended support to farmers agitating against the farm laws just outside of Delhi.
Delhi HC reiterates ‘voluntary to download WhatsApp on mobile, not mandatory’
By hindustantimes.com | Written by Kanishka Sarkar, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON JAN 25, 2021 03:53 PM IST
Additional solicitor general Chetan Sharma told the court that the data protection bill is being discussed and WhatsApp's response has been sought by the Central government.
Man with 155 deskinned birds, involvement in smuggling arrested in Bihar
PUBLISHED ON JAN 25, 2021 03:49 PM IST
The accused, a resident of Belwa village under Turakauliya police station of East Champaran, was involved in supply of Siberian and other local birds to various districts of Bihar.
Highlights: Ram Vilas Paswan, Keshubhai Patel, Tarun Gogoi awarded Padma Bhushan
By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Mallika Soni
UPDATED ON JAN 25, 2021 11:13 PM IST
Ram Vilas Paswan, Keshubhai Patel, Tarun Gogoi are among 10 Padma Bhushan awardees. The Padma Vibhushan awards were conferred to 7 awardees and the Padma Shri awards were conferred to 102 awardees.
Police case filed against Rajasthan MLA for alleged attempt to murder
By Jaykishan Sharma
PUBLISHED ON JAN 25, 2021 03:44 PM IST
Mohit Yadav, 39, son of a BJP leader Jaswant Yadav, was beaten up by miscreants on Alwar Road at around 10.45 am on Sunday.
Deputy sarpanch in Chhattisgarh's Bastar killed by Maoists: Cops
PUBLISHED ON JAN 25, 2021 03:40 PM IST
Officials said that the man died by strangulation and that the Maoists then fled into the jungle.
`Vaccine Maitri' helps strengthen bilateral ties with Myanmar, says Indian envoy
ANI, Yangon
PUBLISHED ON JAN 25, 2021 03:26 PM IST
Myanmar is one of India's strategic neighbours and shares a 1,640-km-long border with a number of north-eastern states including Nagaland and Manipur.
Committed to peace, says China after PLA’s aggressive moves at Sikkim’s Naku La
By Sutirtho Patranobis, Beijing
UPDATED ON JAN 25, 2021 03:17 PM IST
Several Chinese and Indian soldiers were reportedly injured in a clash last week after the Indian troops stopped a People’s Liberation Army (PLA) patrol team from entering Indian territory at Naku La in Sikkim.
Obnoxious, unacceptable, outrageous: activists on Bombay HC judgement
PTI, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON JAN 25, 2021 03:11 PM IST
Women's rights activist Shamina Shafiq called it very unfortunate that a lady judge had come out with this judgement.
Republic Day: Haryana CM’s programme changed, to hoist flag in Panchkula
By Neeraj Mohan
UPDATED ON JAN 25, 2021 03:12 PM IST
Shifting of Khattar’s programme from Panipat has necessitated change in state Governor Satyadeo Narain Arya’s programme from Panchkula to Haryana Raj Bhawan at Chandigarh
Check full list of Fire Service, Home Guards and Civil Defence medals awardees
By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Kanishka Sarkar, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON JAN 25, 2021 03:10 PM IST
As many as 54 personnel are being awarded Home Guard and Civil Defence Medals. Check full list here
Kerala Gold Smuggling Case: Court grants bail to M Sivasankar
ANI, Kochi
PUBLISHED ON JAN 25, 2021 03:01 PM IST
The court granted him bail because the customs department didn't file the charge sheet in the case. But Sivasankar will remain in the prison because the case registered against him by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) still exists.
Supreme Court issues notice to Centre, others on plea against electronic media
ANI, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON JAN 25, 2021 03:00 PM IST
A bench, headed by Chief Justice of India SA Bobde, agreed to hear the PIL and sought the responses of the government and others.
NSO releases employment outlook report
By hindustantimes.com | Written by Deepali Sharma, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON JAN 25, 2021 02:54 PM IST
In all the three schemes, the number of new registrations increased after June 2020.
'Those in power do not care for farmers': Sharad Pawar at Mumbai rally
By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Amit Chaturvedi
UPDATED ON JAN 25, 2021 03:09 PM IST
No Shiv Sena leader is present at the venue of the public meeting. The Sena's youth wing leader Rahul Londhe has been sent as party's representative.
Rahul Gandhi slams PM Modi for being tight-lipped on Chinese intrusion
ANI, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON JAN 25, 2021 02:40 PM IST
Gandhi had further alleged that China has understood that Indian economy is on its knees, and every action of the government is designed to strengthen five-six big business people.
UP withdraws transfer petition on unlawful conversion ordinance from SC
By HT Correspondent | Edited by Meenakshi Ray, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON JAN 25, 2021 02:17 PM IST
The state wanted these petitions to be heard along with two petitions pending in the Supreme Court on which notice has already been issued.
President Kovind, PM Modi hail ECI’s contribution on National Voters’ Day
PUBLISHED ON JAN 25, 2021 02:01 PM IST
President Kovind conferred the National Awards for the year 2020-21 and also launched the Election Commission of India’s web radio: ‘Hello Voters’ – an online digital radio service
Man arrested for rape of 6-year-old girl in MP’s Bhind district
By Shiv Pratap Singh
PUBLISHED ON JAN 25, 2021 02:00 PM IST
The man was booked under section 376 (rape) of IPC and other relevant sections of POCSO Act on Sunday night
Surat woman to travel 10,000 km on truck to provide essentials to needy on R-Day
ANI
UPDATED ON JAN 25, 2021 02:01 PM IST
Durriya Mustafa Tapia, the founder of Movers Charity Trust, will drive a truck, covering 13 states in 35 days across the country including 4,500 underprivileged villages.