- India reports 1.67 lakh new Covid cases, 1,192 more deaths
With 1,67,059 people testing positive for coronavirus infection in a day, India's total tally of cases increased to over 4.14 crore, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Tuesday.
- Amritsar flyers expect revolutionary changes as Air India goes into 'right hands'
City-based flyers are hopeful of getting quality air services after the Tata group took over Air India from the government.
- Help curb drug menace: LG to NCC cadets
The National Cadet Corps (NCC) should play a major role in reversing the drug menace in Jammu and Kashmir, Lieutenant Governor (L-G) Manoj Sinha said on Monday.
- President: Women's empowerment, welfare of poor top priorities
President Ram Nath Kovind on Monday said the poor, SCs, STs and OBCs were given priority while framing policies, and small farmers deserved maximum credit for the strength of Indian agriculture.
- GST collection tops Rs1.38 L cr in January
GST collection tops Rs1.38 L cr in January
- BJP candidate Surinder Mahey faces massive protest by farmers
BJP candidate from Kartarpur Assembly seat Surinder Mahey faced a massive protest by the farmers outside the District Administrative Complex here this afternoon.
- Lt Gen Pande to take charge as Army Vice Chief today
The Indian Army will get a new Vice Chief tomorrow, besides new Northern Army Command and Eastern Command chiefs.
- India for 'constructive' diplomacy, abstains from vote on Ukraine at Security Council
India for 'constructive' diplomacy, abstains from vote on Ukraine at Security Council
- Union Minister SP Singh Baghel pitted against SP chief Akhilesh Yadav from Karhal
The BJP today fielded Union Minister SP Singh Baghel against Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav from Karhal.
- PM Modi warns against 'politics of revenge'
In a scathing attack against the Akhilesh Yadav-led Samajwadi Party (SP), Prime Minister Narendra Modi today accused the BJP’s main rival in the upcoming Uttar Pradesh elections of indulging in “badle ki rajneeti” (politics of revenge) and practising “nakli samajwad” (f
- Mamata Banerjee blocks Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar from her Twitter account
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday blocked Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar from her Twitter account, a day after he said the state had become “a gas chamber for democracy”.
- No one can stop nation whose youth works with spirit of nation first: PM at NCC rally
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday lauded the strength of India's young population in fields ranging from start-ups to sports, and said no one can stop a nation whose youth works with the spirit of "nation first".
- Proposed Chandigarh MC Budget: AAP councillors likely to raise objections today
Proposed Chandigarh MC Budget: AAP councillors likely to raise objections today
- India for 'constructive' diplomacy, abstains from vote on Ukraine at Security Council
India abstained from a crucial vote on Ukraine at the UN Security Council (UNSC) hours after it held consultations with Russia on UN-related issues on Monday.
- Captain, Badals file nomination papers : The Tribune India
Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi (Bhadaur), and his predecessors Capt Amarinder Singh (Patiala Urban) and Parkash Singh Badal (Lambi) were among 638 leaders who filed their nomination papers on the fifth and penultimate day of the deadline.
- Punish Delhi assault case accused: SGPC
Taking cognisance of sexual assault on a woman in New Delhi, Akal Takht and the SGPC has asked the Centre to ensure that the accused gets the exemplary punishment. Akal Takht officiating Jathedar Giani Harpreet Singh said torture of woman was sheer brutality.
- Poll ready: Raj Kumar Verka, Sukhwinder Singh Danny Bandala and Anil Joshi among others file papers
As many as 43 candidates filed their nominations in the district on Monday. These include Cabinet minister Raj Kumar Verka from Amritsar West; Harpratap Singh of Congress from Ajnala; Jagmohan Singh Raju of BJP from Amritsar East; Congress MLA Sukhwinder Singh Danny Bandala for re-election from Jand
- War widows battle for honour, benefits - Punjab
Widows of several war heroes who had laid down their lives in the line of duty and were decorated posthumously for gallantry have claimed that the state government has failed to recognise their sacrifices and accord them due honour.
- Pressured to go against my MLA wife: Angad
Having been denied the ticket by the Congress, Nawanshahr MLA Angad Singh (31) today filed his nomination papers as an Independent candidate from the seat. The party had yesterday given the ticket to Satvir Palli Jhikki, chairman, District Planning Committee.
- Proposed Chandigarh MC Budget: AAP councillors likely to raise objections today
The proposed Budget meeting of the Municipal Corporation tomorrow is expected to face a flurry of questions from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP).
- Congress rethinks on Khadoor Sahib, Adampur seats : The Tribune India
The Congress has resumed discussions on nominations for the Adampur and Khadoor Sahib seats. It may field former MP Mohinder Singh Kaypee, replacing Sukhwinder Singh Kotli whose name figured in the first list of candidates on January 15.
- Himachal Cabinet okays integrated drug prevention policy
The Cabinet at a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur today approved the Himachal Pradesh Integrated Drug Prevention Policy to curb the drug menace.
- ?Operation Maa? author in Kashmir, Lt Gen Dhillon hangs up his boots
After serving at various strategic postings in the Indian Army during his career spanning 39 years, Lt Gen KJS Dhillon retired on Monday, with his last assignment being that of Director General Defence Intelligence Agency and Deputy Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (Intelligence).