India has noted the developments in Myanmar with "deep concern" and has called for the democratic process to be upheld in the neighboring country. Myanmar's military staged a coup on Monday, detaining de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi and declaring it had taken control of the country for one year under a state of emergency.
The Punjab and Haryana high court has ruled that parents and guardians cannot assume the right to dictate to their wards how and with whom they should spend their lives with after they attain the age of majority.
Myanmar's de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been detained by the military, her party spokesman said early Monday. "We heard the President (Win Myint) and State Counsellor (Aung San Suu Kyi) have been detained in Naypyidaw... we heard they were taken by the military," said Myo Nyunt, spokesman for the ruling National League for Democracy.
Heightened security deployment has continued at the Singhu border (Delhi-Haryana border) as farmers' protest against three agriculture laws entered the 67th day on Sunday.
With the deal for 83 LCA Tejas Mark 1A aircraft set to be signed during upcoming Aero India, the Indian Air Force is now looking to focus on the multirole fighter aircraft project under which it is planning to acquire 114 combat aircraft expected to cost over Rs 1.3 lakh cr. The 83 LCA Tejas would be replacing the four squadrons of the MiG-21 jets which are set to be phased out.
TMC leaders are joining BJP as Mamata Banerjee has failed the people of Bengal, home minister Amit Shah has said. He was addressing a BJP rally virtually, at Howrah on the outskirts of Kolkata. Shah was scheduled to attend the rally in person, but his trip to the state was cancelled at the last moment. Shah said that Mamata will find herself alone by the time of elections.
Farmer leader Naresh Tikait Sunday said that protesting farmers will honour the dignity of prime minister, but are also committed to protect their own self-respect, a day after Narendra Modi said his government was just a “phone call away” for talks with them.
Through the National Backward Class Finance and Development Corporation, Union ministry of social justice and welfare transferred a one-time cash assistance of Rs 1,500 to 6,940 people in 33 states, nearly one-fifth were from Tamil Nadu (1,036). West Bengal came next (814), followed by Chhattisgarh (624), Karnataka (561), Maharashtra (510) and Rajasthan (215).
"In merely 15 days, India has vaccinated more than 30 lakhs Covid-19 warrior, while a rich country like the US has completed the same target in 18 days and the UK in 36 days. The Made in India vaccines are not only a symbol of Atmanirbhar Bharat but they are also a symbol of self-pride," he added.
"Dear countrymen, you would have heard a few days back that four women pilots commanded a direct flight from San Fransisco in the US to Bengaluru. The flight covering a distance of over 10,000 kilometres, brought over 225 people to India," PM Modi said in his monthly radio programme 'Mann ki Baat'.
rime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday addressed the nation through his radio programme Mann Ki Baat. Today's episode was the first episode of 2021 and 73rd episode since the programme started in 2014. PM Modi said that the 'made in India' vaccine is a symbol of India’s self-reliance. He also said that the country was saddened by the insult to the tricolour on January 26.
Government on Sunday issued Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for cinema halls and theatres on preventive measures to contain the spread of Covid-19. Earlier this week, Centre had allowed full occupancy in cinema halls and multiplexes starting from Feb 1.theatres will have separated seats, staggered show timings, and bookings, mandatory social distancing, and digital payments are being encouraged.
Delhi Police has asked the Foreigners Regional Registration Officer (FRRO) to share details of all Iranians settled overseas who came to Delhi in the last one month in connection with Friday’s blast outside the embassy of Israel in central Delhi.
A low-intensity explosion took place near the Israel Embassy on Friday. No injuries have been reported in the incident so far. Windscreens of several cars parked in the vicinity of the Embassy on Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Road were found damaged.
On Shaheed Diwas, Prime Minister recalled the heroic sacrifices of all those who devoted themselves towards India's freedom on Shaheed Diwas.
“On behalf of a grateful nation, my humble tributes to the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi who embraced martyrdom this day. We should adhere to his ideals of peace, non-violence, simplicity, purity of means and humility. Let us resolve to follow his path of truth and love,” Kovind tweeted.
The government’s policy moves, including the lockdown, saved over one lakh lives, while shielding nearly 37 lakh from contracting the highly contagious coronavirus, and also helped the economy recover, the Economic Survey said.
"This is the first session of this decade. It is a very important session. This is a golden opportunity to fulfill the dreams of our freedom fighters," PM Modi said while addressing the media before start of the Budget Session of Parliament.
The Supreme Court judges are the most powerful but don't enjoy protection from jokes, said comedian Kunal Kamra, facing contempt for allegedly caricaturing the Supreme Court in an undignified and derogatory manner. Kamra said, "I don't believe that any high authority, including judges, would find themselves unable to discharge their duties only on account of being the subject of satire."
This year's budget session begins Friday with the President's address which will be followed by the presentation of the economic survey. The Union Budget will be presented by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1. Both the houses will also debate on the motion of thanks to the President's address after the budget presentation.
Going “live” on social media to refute allegations levelled by Sanyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) that he demeaned the farmers' stir by fomenting violence, Punjab actor-turned activist Deep Sidhu on Thursday said its leaders wouldn’t know where to hide if he started revealing “their secrets”.
Hundreds of Bharatiya Kisan Union members stayed put on the Delhi-Meerut Expressway early on Friday, notwithstanding the Ghaziabad administration's ultimatum to vacate the UP Gate protest site.
Srinagar's agricultural university has welcomed Swiss Saanen goats, sparking immense interest for their high milk yield with less feed. ...
