Haryana Police fire tear gas shells to disperse protesting farmers
Chandigarh, Feb 21 - Haryana Police on Wednesday fired tear gas shells as protesting farmers on the Shambhu border, bordering Haryana, tried to breach the border. However, farmers' leaders have been appealing to the protesters to keep it peaceful.
Punjab and Haryana High Court refuses urgent hearing to stop farmers moving to Delhi
Chandigarh, Feb 21 - The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Wednesday declined urgent listing of an application seeking to stop farmers allegedly moving in modified vehicles and tractor-trailers.
Centre ready to discuss all issues with farmers, says Agriculture Minister Arjun Munda
Chandigarh, Feb 21 - Amid the huge build-up of farmers at the borders of Haryana as they get ready to march to the national capital, Union Agriculture Minister Arjun Munda on Wednesday said the Centre was ready to discuss all issues.
Delhi Police launch crackdown after massive drug bust
New Delhi, Feb 21 - The Delhi Police have initiated a crackdown after the seizure of 400 kg synthetic stimulant, known as 'Meow Meow, from two makeshift godowns in the Hauz Khas area.
Traffic snarls in Delhi as farmers set for protest march
New Delhi, Feb 20 - Traffic jams were witnessed at Delhi's entry and exit points from Haryana and Uttar Pradesh as police and paramilitary personnel equipped with anti-riot gears, and multiple layers of barricades were placed to deter the farmers' ‘Delhi Chalo' march
Delhi records 12.2 degrees, AQI remains ‘poor’ at several stations
New Delhi, Feb 21 - The national capital on Wednesday recorded a minimum temperature of 12.2 degrees Celsius, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.
Security tightened in Delhi as farmers set to resume march
New Delhi, Feb 21 - Security measures in the national capital were heightened and strict vigilance at key border points was being maintained following a planned march by protesting farmers towards Delhi on Wednesday.
Huge build-up of farmers on Haryana borders ahead of march to Delhi
Chandigarh, Feb 21 - A huge build-up of farmers from Punjab and Haryana continued on borders of Haryana on Wednesday as they are ready to head to the national capital to lodge their protest over demands comprising the law guaranteeing the minimum support
PM Modi to lay foundation stone of interactive Sant Ravidas museum in Varanasi
Varanasi (UP), Feb 21 - Seer Goverdhanpur, the birthplace of Sant Ravidas in Varanasi, will have a grand and modern museum that will depict the legacy of the 15th century saint poet, his life, teachings and philosophy.
UP govt issues appointment letters for kin of martyred soldiers
Lucknow, Feb 21 - The Uttar Pradesh government has issued appointment orders for the dependents of 12 martyred soldiers of the state for service in various government departments.
PM Modi to dedicate projects worth Rs 14k crore to Varanasi on Feb 23
Varanasi, Feb 21 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone and inaugurate projects worth more than Rs 14,000 crore in Varanasi on February 23.
PM Modi virtually inaugurates Central Sanskrit University campus in Tripura
Agartala, Feb 21 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday virtually inaugurated the permanent campus of the Central Sanskrit University developed in Tripura's Lembucherra, university officials said.
PM Modi sanctions 32-km-long Puri-Konark railway project: Ashwini Vaishnaw
Bhubaneswar, Feb 21 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi has sanctioned a new railway line project to connect the holy city of Puri with Konark.
Modi wants to see India on top, but ‘Ghamandiya’ Gathbandhan leaders only want to see their sons as PM, CM: Amit Shah
Jaipur, February 20 - Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday launched a scathing attack against the Congress, accusing the grand old party of promoting nepotism in the country.
Tractor-trailers can’t be used on highways, observes Punjab and Haryana High Court
Chandigarh, Feb 20 - Ahead of the farmers groups' call for a protest march to the national capital over their demands, the Punjab and Haryana High Court on Tuesday slammed them for camping at Shambhu border with hundreds of tractors, saying tractor-trailers can’t
Lt Gen Suchindra Kumar takes over as Northern Army Commander
Jammu, Feb 20 - Lt General M.V. Suchindra Kumar on Tuesday assumed charge as the Indian Army's Northern Command chief, an Army statement said.
PM Modi to unveil Okha-Beyt Dwarka signature bridge on February 25
Dwarka (Gujarat), Feb 20 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi is slated to inaugurate the Okha-Beyt Dwarka signature bridge in Gujarat on February 25.
Amit Shah sounds poll bugle in Rajasthan, reiterates 400-seat target
Jaipur, Feb 20 - Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday sounded the poll bugle for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections from Bikaner in Rajasthan during his day-long tour of the desert state.
Digital flight control computer for Tejas Mk1A flown successfully
New Delhi, Feb 20 - In a significant development towards the Tejas Mk1A programme, the Digital Fly by Wire Flight Control Computer (DFCC) was integrated in prototype LSP7 and successfully flown by the Indian Air Force.
Jaishankar praises Indian community in Canada’s Saskatchewan province
New Delhi, Jan 20 - External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Tuesday lauded the Indian community in Canada's Saskatchewan province as he welcomed the region's Premier for the 9th Raisina Dialogue here.