Watch: President Kovind lauds farmers, forces & scientists in R-Day address
President Ram Nath Kovind addressed the nation on the eve of the 72nd Republic Day. President Kovind said that the values of justice, liberty, equality and fraternity are sacred to Indians. He also thanked farmers, jawans, scientists and health workers for their service to the nation. ‘Our scientists have been working day and night for decoding the coronavirus and they have succeeded in developing the vaccine in record time. With this accomplishment, our scientists have added a glorious chapter of contribution to the well-being of humanity,’ President Kovind said. He also urged people to take the coronavirus vaccine. ‘The administration and health services are working with full readiness to make this exercise a success. I urge the countrymen to utilise this lifeline and get vaccinated as per guidelines. Your health opens the way for your advancement,’ the President said. Watch the full video for all the details.
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January 25, 2021
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Farmer protests spread to Mumbai: Congress, NCP leaders attend; cops stop march
As farmer protests on Delhi's borders crossed the 60-day mark, their compatriots in Maharashtra have started a mega demonstration. Farmers assembled at Mumbai's Azad Maidan to protest against the 3 recent agri-reform laws. Unlike Delhi, political leaders were present at the Mumbai stir. Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar, and Maharashtra Congress chief Balasaheb Thorat were among those present. However, ruling alliance partner Shiv Sena did not send any senior leader to the protest. Later, the farmers' march to the Raj Bhavan was stopped by police. Watch the full video for more.
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January 25, 2021
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Watch: Routes to avoid as farmers gear up for tractor rally on Republic Day
Farmers are all set to hold their tractor rally in the capital on Republic Day. Preparations have been made by the authorities who are keeping a tight vigil to avoid any untoward incident. Farmers will enter the capital from Singhu, Tikri and Ghazipur as farmer unions have claimed that around 2 lakh tractors will be part of the rally. Delhi Police has asked people to avoid NH44, GT-Karnal road & NH10 which are likely to be affected by the farmers’ rallies. Delhi police chief said that he has been in touch with farmers leaders and added he is confident all rallies will happen peacefully. Farmers are protesting against the Centre’s three farm laws. Several rounds of discussions have failed to break the ice with the farmers demanding complete withdrawal of the laws while the government maintains that the protesters are being misled. Watch the full video for all the details.
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January 25, 2021
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Republic Day 2021: Bangladesh Armed Forces contingent to participate in parade
For the very first time, a contingent from the Bangladesh Armed forces will participate in the Republic Day parade in India. A 122 member strong contingent of the Bangladesh Armed Forces is in India and will join the celebrations on the 26th of January, 2021. 2021 is very special for us because we are celebrating the birth centenary of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. It's also the 50th year of our independence. So, from this point of view, participating in 72nd Republic Day parade, is very exciting,’ the leader of the Bangladeshi contingent said. Watch the full video for all the details.
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January 25, 2021
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‘Always be humble and polite’: PM Modi’s message to Bal Puraskar awardees
Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar (PMRBP) awardees via video conferencing. Union Women & Child Development Minister, Smt Smriti Zubin Irani was also present. This year, 32 applicants from across the country, under different categories of Bal Shakti Puraskar, have been selected for PMRBP-2021. During his address, PM Modi urged children to read a biography every year and said that it will keep on inspiring them. He also asked the children to think what they can do for the country as we enter the 75th year of independence. PM Modi also asked the children to keep three pledges in mind. First, the pledge of consistency; second, the pledge for the nation and third, the pledge of humility. The Government of India has been conferring the Bal Shakti Puraskar under Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar to the children with exceptional abilities and outstanding achievement in the fields of innovation, scholastic achievements, sports, arts & culture, social service and bravery. Watch the full video for more.
January 25, 2021
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‘PM Modi & RSS have no respect for Tamil culture’: Rahul Gandhi in Karur
Rahul Gandhi continued his tirade against the Modi government on the second day of his Tamil Nadu visit. Addressing a roadshow in Karur area, Rahul Gandhi accused the Modi government of attempting to destroy the agriculture sector of the country with the three new farm laws. ‘Imagine that one of the laws clearly states that farmers can't go to court to protect themselves,’ Rahul Gandhi said. The Congress leader further alleged that the PM Narendra Modi-led central government's wrong policies are responsible for ruining the country's economy, which left the youth jobless. He further alleged that the BJP and RSS have no respect for Tamil language, culture or history. Watch the full video for all the details.
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January 25, 2021
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‘Over 3 lakh Covid patients recovered in Home Isolation’: Delhi CM Kejriwal
Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said Delhi’s health system didn’t collapse during Covid due to reforms and better management. Kejriwal was speaking at a Republic day event in Delhi. The Chief Minister of Delhi even hoisted the Indian flag at the event at Delhi Secretariat. The chief minister said despite drying up of tax revenue due to the pandemic, the AAP government managed to pay salaries to its employees. While talking about the pandemic, Kejriwal said that over 3.12 lakh people recovered under home isolation that was started first in Delhi. “In developed countries, patients were lying on floors in corridors. We studied it and understood that everyone who got sick was taken to hospital, even those with mild symptoms. Doctors in Delhi came up with home isolation. We decided that asymptomatic patients would be treated at home,” said Kejriwal. Watch the full video for more.
January 25, 2021
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Watch: Shesh Netra Lake in Badrinath freezes partly; Delhi to get colder
North India continues to shiver as experts say parts of the region will continue to face cold wave in the coming days. The Shesh Netra Lake in Badrinath was frozen in some parts as snowfall enveloped the region. Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the portals of the Badrinath Temple in Chamoli district, one of the four Hindu pilgrimage sites, is closed for the winter since November 19, 2020. Temperature also dipped in parts of Himachal Pradesh after fresh snowfall in the Dhauladhar range. Dharamshala also witnessed rainfall on Sunday leading to a further dip in temperature. Meanwhile, the IMD has warned that the minimum temperature is likely to drop by four degrees Celsius over the next two-three days in Delhi. Watch the full video for all the details.
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January 25, 2021
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Amid Ladakh standoff, Indian & Chinese forces clash in Sikkim l All updates
Indian and Chinese forces were involved in a confrontation in Naku La, North Sikkim on January 20, 2021. The Indian Army said that it was a minor face-off that was resolved by the local commanders under established protocols. This comes as India and China are involved in a standoff at the LAC in Ladakh. The ninth round of Corps Commander Level talks between India and China to address the ongoing military standoff in Ladakh was held on Sunday. The meeting lasted for more than 15 hours after starting at 11 am on Sunday at Moldo opposite Chushul in the Eastern Ladakh sector. Multiple rounds of talks have failed to yield any significant result in defusing border tensions. Watch the full video for all the details.
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January 25, 2021
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Varun Dhawan, Natasha Dalal tie the knot; actor shares wedding photos
Varun Dhawan & fashion designer Natasha Dalal tied the knot in Maharashtra’s Alibaug. The wedding took place in Alibaug's The Mansion House on January 24. Both Varun and Natasha chose ivory ensembles for their wedding. After the wedding, the couple stepped out to pose for pictures for the paparazzi. The couple tied the knot in the presence of close family members and friends. Among other guests, Manish Malhotra and Karan Johar were part of the closely-knit ceremonies. Varun also shared the first photos of the wedding on Instagram. He captioned them, “Life long love just became official.” Watch the full video for more.
January 24, 2021
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'Won't need Army, Navy, Air Force if...': Rahul Gandhi slams PM Modi over China
Rahul Gandhi invoked China face-off during Tamil Nadu campaign. The congress leader linked China's aggression to economy. Gandhi said Chinese president should be wearing made in India shirt. He said if Indian economy is strong then China wouldn't dare intrude. Gandhi said, “If India's labourers, farmers and weavers were strong, then the President of China would be wearing a shirt made in India. And I can guarantee you that Chinese people would be driving Indian cars, they would be flying in Indian aircrafts, and their houses would have our carpets. Why is this not happening? Our government is insisting on helping 5-6 of India’s richest business people and killing and destroying India’s strength.” Gandhi added, “You are using the Indian Army, Indian Navy and the Indian Air Force to protect India from China. If you use India’s labourers, farmers, workers, you will not need the armed forces to be standing over there. China will not have the guts to come inside.” Watch the full video for more.
January 24, 2021
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'Knickerwallahs from Nagpur': Rahul Gandhi mocks RSS in Tamil Nadu
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi targeted Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) in Tamil Nadu’s Tiruppur. Gandhi is leading the Congress party’s campaign ahead of state elections. Gandhi called RSS 'knickerwallahs', a reference to their old uniform. Congress is invoking 'Tamil pride' to defeat AIADMK-BJP combine. Congress will contest elections in alliance with DMK. “We will not allow Narendra Modi to destroy the foundation of India...He doesn't understand that only Tamil people can decide the future of Tamil Nadu. 'Knickerwallahs' from Nagpur can never ever decide the future of the state,” said Gandhi. Watch the full video for more.
January 24, 2021
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Covid update: Indian Army vaccination; Germany to use Donald Trump treatment
From vaccination of Indian Army personnel, to countries with Chinese vaccines also seeking made-in-India jabs - here are the top news updates on the Covid-19 pandemic. Many nations like Brazil, Cambodia, and Indonesia are seeking the Serum Institute of India-produced Covishield amid questions over the efficacy of Chinese vaccine CoronaVac. In international news, Pakistan approved its third vaccine for emergency use, while Germany is set to be the first European Union country to start using monoclonal antibody treatment which was used on former US President Donald Trump. Watch the full video for the other updates on the spread of the Sars-CoV-2 coronavirus.
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January 24, 2021
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Covid vaccine: How PM Modi wants Republic Day parade participants to help
Two days before Republic Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with NCC cadets, NSS volunteers, and artistes participating in the parade. He asked the participants to help in the ongoing Covid-19 vaccination exercise by dispelling misinformation about the inoculants. India started the world's largest adult immunisation programme on January 16 with two made-in-India vaccines - Bharat Biotech's Covaxin, and Covishield made by Serum Institute of India. Watch the full video for more.
January 24, 2021
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Farmer protest: Congress MP heckled, says targeted with sticks at Singhu border
Congress MP Ravneet Singh Bittu claims he was attacked when he visited the farmers' protest at Delhi's Singhu border. Bittu reportedly said that people ambushed him like 'guerrilla warriors' and that they were armed with 'sticks and other weapons'. He claimed that some elements who are being paid Rs 80 lakh to Rs 1 crore are waving Khalistani flags at the protest sites and indulging in such activities. He said that it was impossible for farmer leaders to verify the identities of so many people. Meanwhile, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said that while many people see farmers as India's weakness, he sees them as the nation's strength.
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January 24, 2021
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'Congress behind Netaji Subhas Bose's death': BJP MP Sakshi Maharaj's claim
Sakshi Maharaj, a leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party, made a big claim on Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's 125th birth anniversary. He said that the Indian National Congress party was behind Bose's death as neither Jawaharlal Nehru nor MK Gandhi could match his popularity. A day later, he clarified that the speculation was his own, with no link to his party. Watch the full video for more.
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January 24, 2021
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Day 2 (Part 2) of FLAME University - Purpose Summit 2021
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January 24, 2021
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‘Don’t invite & insult’: Mamata declines to speak amid ‘Jai Shree Ram’ chants
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee declined to speak at an event where ‘Jai Shri Ram’ slogans were raised in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The event was organized to celebrate Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's 125th birth anniversary in Kolkata. Slogans were raised after it was announced that Banerjee would address the programme. “I think a government programme should have some dignity. This is a government programme and not a political party's programme. I am grateful to the Prime Minister, Culture Ministry for organizing an event in Kolkata. But it is not right to invite someone and insult them. In protest, I won’t speak. Jai Hind, Jai Bangla,” wrapped up Mamata. BJP leader and Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose’s grandnephew condemned Mamata’s behavior at the event. He said, “Jai Shree Ram isn't a statement where one should react in a very allergic manner. So, I think the honourable Chief Minister (Mamata Banerjee), with due respect to her, need not have reacted adversely to a slogan whether it's Jai Hind or Jai Shree Ram.” Watch the full video for more.
January 24, 2021
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‘If China can be aggressive at LAC, so can we’: IAF Chief RKS Bhadauria
Indian Air Force Chief (IAF) Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria said that India too can be aggressive if China shows aggression. While addressing a press conference in Rajasthan’s Jodhpur on the sidelines of IAF and the French Air and Space Force's bilateral exercise 'Desert Knight-21', Bhadauria said, “If they (China) can be aggressive, so can we. We are fully prepared.” The IAF Chief also said that eight Rafale fighter jets have arrived in India and three will come by the end of the month. “Enough pilots are being trained. Parallel training is also being done in India. Numbers will be enough so that we can maintain cockpit to pilot ratio. By next year, the induction of the jets will conclude," he added. Exercise Desert Knight-21 is being held at Jodhpur Air Force Station from January 20 to January 24. The French are participating with Rafale, Airbus A-330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT), A-400M Tactical Transport aircraft and approximately 175 personnel. The IAF aircrafts participating in the exercise include Mirage 2000, Su-30 MKI, Rafale, IL-78 Flight Refuelling Aircraft, AWACS and AEW&C aircraft. The exercise marks an important milestone in the series of engagements between the two air forces. Watch the full video for more.
January 24, 2021
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Day 2 (Part 1) of FLAME University-Purpose Summit 2021
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January 24, 2021
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