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Centre sends companies of security forces to poll-bound states, UT to ensu
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], February 20 (ANI): The Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) have started moving to four poll-bound states and one Union Territory -- Tamil Nadu, Assam, Puducherry, West Bengal and Kerala -- to ensure peaceful conduct of Assembly elections, the dates for which are yet to be
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Delhi CM calls on Centre, state govts to aggressively pursue manufacturing
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], February 20 (ANI): Asserting the need for pacing up the manufacturing sector in the country, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday said the governments should provide tax breaks to medium and small industries in order to produce cheaper products than China. Read More
SAD demands resignation of Punjab CM for failing to waive off farmer loans
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], February 20 (ANI): The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) on Saturday demanded the resignation of Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh for failing to waive off farmer loans and stated that the lies and deceit of the Congress government had been unmasked.
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Healthcare, front line staff must take COVID-19 vaccination to prevent 2nd
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], February 20 (ANI): All healthcare and front-line warriors must take COVID-19 vaccination to prevent the outbreak of the second wave of coronavirus in Karnataka, said state Health Minister Dr K Sudhakar on Saturday.
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Democratic progress is under assault: Biden warns European allies
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington [US], February 20 (ANI): US President Joe Biden on Friday (local time) warned that "democratic progress is under assault" in the United States and Europe as he pledged support for the transatlantic alliance and called on countries to work together to address shared challenges.
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J-K's NSUI state committee members resign alleging favouritism
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], February 20 (ANI): Several state committee members of Jammu and Kashmir's National Students' Union of India (NSUI), including the State Vice President Vishal Kotwal, resigned from Congress on Saturday alleging favouritism in the party.
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BKU leader Rakesh Tikait denied permission to hold rally in Maharashtra
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], February 20 (ANI): Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) leader, Rakesh Tikait was denied permission to hold a rally in Maharashtra amid rising COVID-19 cases in the state.
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PM Modi backs agriculture reforms, says Rs 65,000 crore spent on import of
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Feb 20 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday called upon states to formulate a strategy for agro-climatic regional planning, saying that agriculture has vast potential and the country imports edible oil of about Rs 65,000 crore which can be stopped.
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German Chancellor says US, Europe needs to develop joint strategy on China
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Berlin [Germany], February 20 (ANI): German Chancellor Angela Merkel called for the United States and Europe to find a joint strategy to deal with China and Russia and also stressed the need for dialogue with these two countries.
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Andhra's 4th phase of Gram panchayats polls to be conducted tomorrow
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) [India], February 20 (ANI): The fourth phase of Gram panchayat elections will be held on Sunday in Andhra Pradesh for 2,743 sarpanch and 22,423 ward member posts, according to a statement by the state's Panchayati Raj department.
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COVID-19: People from Maha, Kerala won't be permitted to enter K'ataka wit
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Bangalore (Karnataka) [India], February 20 (ANI): Karnataka Health Minister Dr K Sudhakar said, we have issued circulars for COVID-19 after seeing the surge in Maharashtra and Kerala and both the states share borders with us.
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Kerala, Maharashtra, Punjab, Chhattisgarh, MP witness surge in daily new C
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], February 20 (ANI): India's total active COVID-19 caseload was pegged at 1,43,127 on Saturday as some states -- Kerala, Maharashtra, Punjab, Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh -- have seen an upsurge in daily new cases, informed Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in a state
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