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Concerted Effort by Some to Regard Muslims as 'Others', Says Hamid Ansari
Participating in a discussion on his book "Happy Accident: Recollections of a Life", he said his Muslim-ness did not matter and his professional competence did.
'Unreasonable Choice': SC Notice to Centre, Others on Plea Seeking Repeal of Provisions Criminalising Begging
A bench of Justices Ashok Bhushan and R S Reddy issued notices and sought replies from the Centre as also Maharashtra, Gujarat, Punjab, Haryana and Bihar on the plea which claimed that sections of the statutes criminalising begging is violative of Constit...
SC Stays HC Verdict Asking Schools to Provide Gadgets, Internet to Poor Students
The Delhi High Court had delivered the judgement on a plea filed by the NGO seeking directions to the Centre and the Delhi government to provide free laptops, tablets or mobile phones to poor students so that they can access classes online during the COVI...
'Divided, Confused Party': PM Modi Takes a Dig as Congress Stages Walkout in LS Over Farm Laws
PM Modi's remarks came amid a walkout by members of the Congress in Lok Sabha when he was speaking on the three farm laws during his reply to the debate on the motion of thanks to the President for his address.
No Civilian Aware of Move to Abrogate Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir: Govt Informs Rajya Sabha
The Central government got the approval of Parliament on August 5, 2019 for the abrogation of Article 370 and bifurcation of the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir into two union territories.
Actor-Activist Deep Sidhu Sent to 7-day Police Custody Over Republic Day Violence
Later in the day, a city court sent him to seven-day police custody after police alleged that Sidhu was one of the main instigators of the violent incidents at the Red Fort on January 26.
Aandolanjeevi and An Evil FDI: PM Modi's Wordplay Exposed the Sinister Game Plan of Those Fuelling Farmers' Protests
Modi made it amply clear in the Rajya Sabha that the agitation that is going on in the name of farmers is actually not in the interest of farmers and is against the interests of the country too.
Daily Covid-19 Deaths Below 150 for Last 10 Days; No Fatality in 17 States, UTs in a Day
As part of the COVID-19 management and response policy, the Centre's focus is not only in containing fatality but to reduce deaths and save lives by providing quality clinical care to critical and severe patients, it said.
Delhi Police Arrests 3 More in Connection with Red Fort Violence During Farmers' Rally on Republic Day
The three were nabbed by the special investigating team (SIT) of north district on Wednesday.
India's Covid Vaccine Drive: When Will it be Your Turn to Get the Shot and Other FAQs Answered
The health ministry said 64,25,060 HCWs have taken the first dose and 11,15,542 HCWs have taken the second dose.
Covid-19: India Received Grants from Japan, Equipment From US and France, Govt tells Lok Sabha
India received official development assistance grants and loans from Japan for undertaking measures during the COVID19 pandemic, the government said in a written reply in Lok Sabha on Friday.
Covid-19 Vaccination: Just 8,500 Cases of Adverse Reaction in 44 lakh Recipients, 97% Say They're Satisfied
According to the report, 8,563 Adverse event following immunization (AEFI) have been reported which is 0.2 percent of the vaccinated individuals, whereas 34 people needed hospitalization.
Delhi Cong Moves NHRC Over 'Denial' of Basic Amenities to Farmers Protesting at City's Borders
The legal and human rights department of the Delhi Congress met NHRC officials and filed a petition against putting up of barricades and denial of water, medical and other facilities to the farmers.
LIC IPO May Hit Market in Fourth Quarter of Next Fiscal: DEA Secretary Tarun Bajaj
The IPO of LIC may hit the market in the fourth quarter of next financial year, and the government has introduced amendments to the Life Insurance Corporation Act 1956 to facilitate this, Bajaj said.
How One Rihanna Tweet Got Indians to Start Downloading Her Popular Song 'Umbrella'
Rihanna's tweet brought fans of her music, especially those from India to start downloading her 2009 song 'Umbrella'.
'Under Preparation' for a Year, Centre Gets More Time to Implement Citizenship Act; No Decision on NRC Yet
The objective of the CAA is to grant Indian citizenship to persecuted minorities -- Hindu, Sikh, Jain, Buddhist, Parsi and Christian -- from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan.