India won by 10 wickets against England in the third Test at Narendra Modi Stadium, lead the four-match series 2-1.
President's rule has been imposed in Puducherry. The Assembly has been placed under suspended animation. (DH)
I will speak with other chief ministers ove rising fuel price: Mamata Banerjee
People are suffering due to rising fuel prices. Price of LPG cylinder has also risen to Rs 800. Subsidy worth Rs 4,000 crore that used to be given for kerosene was withdrawn from this year's budget, it is sad. I will speak with other chief ministers over this: CM Mamata Banerjee.
DMK and Congress meetings are like corruption hackathons: PM Modi
Today, the nation is seeing two distinct styles of politics- the opposition's misgovernance with corruption and NDA's governance with compassion. DMK and Congress meetings are like corruption hackathons. Their leaders sit and brainstorm how to loot: PM Modi. (ANI)
Opposition's style of politics is based on harassing and bullying. Whenever DMK comes to power, they promote a strong man culture. Do you know who suffers the most in such a culture? It is the women of Tamil Nadu. Entire TN, knows how DMK treated Amma Jayalalithaa Ji: PM Modi (ANI).
DMK has lost the right to be called an all Tamil Nadu party. Last time they won a full majority on their own in the state was 25 years ago. Both parties have tried to launch and re-launch their respective first families but got no success. There is continuous family drama there: PM Modi. (ANI)
India vs England, Day 2: Ravichandran Ashwin becomes fastest Indian bowler to take 400 Test wickets
Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin reached to 400 Test wickets on Thursday during the ongoing India versus England Test match at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
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UK Extradition judge rules that Barrack 12 at Arthur Road Jail in Mumbai is fit for Nirav Modi. (ANI)
UK Extradition judge rules Nirav Modi conspired to destroy evidence and intimidate witnesses. (ANI)
UK Extradition judge dismisses Nirav Modi's "mental health concerns," says they are not unusual in a man in his circumstances. (ANI)
Nirav Modi will not be denied justice if he is extradited to India, UK Extradition judge rules. (ANI)
Nirav Modi was heading up ponzi-like scheme: UK court
Wanted diamond merchant Nirav Modi is responsible for overseeing a "ponzi-like scheme" that caused enormous fraud to India’s Punjab National Bank (PNB), the UK court hearing final submissions in the extradition case was told on Friday.
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Nirav Modi extradition hearing | 10 things to know about PNB scam
Fugitive diamond merchant Nirav Modiis set to find out the UK court's ruling in the nearly two-year-long legal battle on February 25, 2021.
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There should be a grievance redressal system in OTT platforms and digital portals. OTT platforms will have to have a self-regulating body, headed by retired Supreme Court or High Court judge or very eminent person in this category: Javadekar
Significant social media to have chief compliance officer-resident in India-responsible for ensuring compliance of Acts, have nodal contact person-resident in India-for coordination with law enforcement agencies, have resident grievance officer for grievance redressal: RS Prasad
(ANI)
If there are complaints against dignity of users, particularly women -- expose private parts of individuals or nudity or sexual act or impersonation etc -- you'll be required to remove that within 24 hrs after complaint made. This is designed to respect dignity of women: RS Prasad
We have decided to have a 3-stair mechanism for OTT platforms. OTT and digital news media will have to disclose their details. We are not mandating registration, we are seeking information: Union Minister Prakash Javadekar
Social Media platforms must remove content in 36 hours of order: Govt
"Concerns raised over the years about rampant abuse of social media... Ministry had widespread consultations & we prepared a draft in December 2018 -- there'll be 2 categories, Intermediary which can be social media intermediary & significant social media intermediary.
"Social media platforms upon being asked either by a court order or a govt authority will be required to disclose the first originator of mischievous tweet or message as the case may be.
"This should be only in relation to sovereignty & integrity of India, the security of the state, public order, relations with foreign states, or rape, sexually explicit content etc.
"We shall notify users number for a significant social media intermediary very soon. They will have to have a grievance redressal mechanism, you will also have to name a grievance officer who shall register the grievance within 24 hours & disposal in 15 days, said Union Electronics and Information Technology Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad
(ANI)
Freedom of the press is the spirit of democracy: Javadekar
All media platform must have same justice system: Union Minister Prakash Javadekar
Social Media platforms must have provision for voluntary verification of users: Ravi Shankar Prasad
Fake news, abusive content rampant across social media: Ravi Shankar Prasad
Social media welcome to do business but must not overrule dignity of civilised existence: Ravi Shankar Prasad
Prakash Javadekar, Ravi Shankar Prasad release OTT guidelines: WATCH LIVE
Congress has a system, they're seen only when elections approach: Amit Shah
Congress has a system, they're seen only when elections approach. They keep roaming in lanes of Delhi, they are seen only during elections and they have done this again. Something unique is being seen now, Congress had fired bullets on the youth of Assam during Assam Movement: Amit Shah. (ANI)
The high command govt of Congress did not manage the cooperatives properly. I come from Gujarat, where the cooperative movement has transformed many lives. The NDA govt will work to make the cooperatives sector in the Puducherry vibrant: PM Modi.
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PM Modi did everything to bring prestige to Assam: Amit Shah
Under the leadership of PM Modi, not only in Assam, a new development started in the entire northeast. There was a time when Assam was known for agitation & violence. PM Modi did everything to bring prestige to Assam. Bhupen Hazarika was conferred Bharat Ratna: HM in Nagaon, Assam
(ANI)
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to visit Balurghat, West Bengal tomorrow, on 26th February, for a public meeting. It will be followed by a roadshow.
(ANI)
People all over India are rejecting Congress, their seats in Parliament is the lowest ever. Congress culture of feudal politics, dynasty politics, patronage politics is ending. India is young, aspirational & forward-looking: PM Modi at a BJP rally in Puducherry
(ANI)
The high command Congress government in Puducherry made it a point to damage every sector of governance. Traditional mills closed. Local industry was troubled. Congress doesn't believe in working for the people: PM Modi
(ANI)
There will be no let up in the counter-infiltration and counter-terrorist operations both along the Line of Control and hinterland in Jammu and Kashmir: Indian Army Sources
Congress has a policy of divide, lie and rule, alleges PM Modi in poll-bound in Puducherry
There was demonetisation, fuel prices are rising. Modi government is selling everything in the country. From BSNL to Coal everything in the country is being sold. This is an anti-people, anti-youth, anti-farmer government: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee
In 2016, Puducherry didn't get a people's govt. They got a govt that was busy serving the Congress high command in Delhi, their priorities were different. Your former CM was an expert in lifting the slippers of his top party leaders: PM Narendra Modi
Congress does not believe in working for the people: PM Modi in poll-bound Puducherry
What I am seeing here today -- the energy and enthusiasm -- is wonderful. It shows how the direction of the wind is changing in Puducherry: PM Narendra Modi at a rally in Puducherry.
(ANI)
Out of 206 people missing in flash flood, bodies of 71 people and 30 body parts have been recovered from Tapovan in Chamoli district.
We've certain concerns regarding cryptocurrencies: RBI Governor
Diesel & petrol prices do have an impact on the cost side. They play as cost push factor across a range of activities. It's not just that passengers who use cars and bikes. High fuel prices also have an impact on cost of manufacturing, transportation & other aspects: RBI Governor
(ANI)
I am sure state and Central government will take a positive decision in a coordinated manner: RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das on fuel price hike
(ANI)
The coast is the soul of Puducherry. There is so much potential in fisheries, port, shipping and the blue economy. I am honoured to lay the foundation of Puducherry Port Development under Sagarmala Scheme: PM Modi
One sector that will play a key role in the coming years is healthcare. Nations that invest in healthcare will shine. In line with our objective to provide quality health care to all, I am inaugurating the Blood Centre in JIPMER: PM Modi
Sports teaches us teamwork, ethics and above all, it teaches us sportsman spirit. With the coming of good sports facilities to Puducherry, youth from this state can excel in national and global sports meets: PM Modi
Prosperity is closely linked to good health. In the last seven years, India has made many efforts to improve fitness and wellness: PM Modi
Across India our farmers are innovating. It is our duty to ensure their produce gets good markets. Good roads do exactly that. The four-laning of the road will also draw industries in this area and generate job opportunities for local youth: PM
(ANI)
India needs world-class infrastructure to cater to our development needs. It would make you happy that the foundation stone to four lane, the NH 45-A is being laid: PM Modi
Students of class 9th, 10th and 11th will be promoted to the next class without taking exams, in the light of Covid-19 pandemic: Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami, in the state legislative Assembly.
(ANI)
PM Modi to digitally inaugurate 3 projects and lay foundation stone for 4 projects in Puducherry.
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PM Modi to inaugurate & lay foundation stone of various development projects in Puducherry
Nadda launches 'Lokkho Sonar Bangla' (manifesto) crowdsourcing campaign
They (Congress) should go in past and see what they have done for Sardar Patel. As a matter of fact, Congress gets upset merely with the name of Narendra Modi: Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani
(ANI)
229 students and 3 staffers of a hostel in Washim test positive for Covid-19. A total of 327 students from Amravati, Hingoli, Nanded, Washim, Buldhana, Akola reside in this hostel.
(ANI)
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to visit West Bengal on March 2 for election campaigning.
Eight SDPI workers have been arrested in connection with the killing of an RSS worker in Cherthala town of Alappuzha district, says Cherthala Police
(ANI)
Kerala: BJP & Hindu outfits have called for a shutdown in Alappuzha district from 6 am to 6 pm today in protest against the death of an RSS worker in a clash with SDPI workers last night, says BJP district president MV Gopakumar
(ANI)
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