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Channi to approach Centre for opening of trade with Pakistan

Amritsar, Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi on Monday said he will soon write to the Centre urging it to open trade with neighbouring Pakistan. Channi said he will write to Government of India (GoI), besides seeking an appointment with Union Home Minister Amit Shah to flag this issue.

Nagaland killings spark fresh demand for AFSPA repeal, SIT report in a month: Key points

Electric Vehicles: Parliamentary panel pitches for self-dependency in Lithium battery production

India Russia ink 10-year defence cooperation pact; Rajnath raises China’s unprovoked aggression in talks

SKM looks for fresh impetus to farmers' protest after govt's cold response to its talks proposal

Omicron detected in five states, India's tally now 23: Top developments

Will convene all-party meeting over caste census after getting BJP's viewpoint, says Bihar CM Nitish Kumar

Chief minister Nitish Kumar on Monday said he would convene an all-party meeting over holding caste-based census in Bihar only after getting the viewpoint of ally BJP

India, Russia to finalise AK-203 assault rifle deal during Putin's visit

India's Omicron tally pushed to 21; states step up surveillance: Top developments

Covid-19 working group of NTAGI likely to meet tomorrow to discuss additional vaccine dose

Rajya Sabha lost 52.30% of scheduled sitting time during first week of Winter Session: Secretariat

Omicron variant has higher rate of transmissibility but causes mild symptoms: Maharashtra health minister

Maharashtra: First Omicron patient a marine engineer who was on ship since April, says official

Restore J-K's statehood before assembly election: Azad

The real 'Jehad' is to fight against poverty and unemployment, rather than against any leader, party or religion, senior Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad on Saturday. Addressing a public rally here, he reiterated the demand for restoration of statehood of Jammu and Kashmir before assembly elections.

Over 116 crore Covid vaccine doses administered in India: Govt

Four Omicron Covid-19 cases in India; Centre sounds caution, states tighten curbs: Key points

Wrong history taught till now, invaders glorified: Anurag Thakur

Gorakhpur (UP), Union minister Anurag Thakur on Saturday claimed that the history taught in the country has been far from the truth as invaders were "glorified" and freedom fighters called "extremists". He stressed that the teaching the right history and literature is the responsibility of the government.

'Feminise to Humanise': Talks held on gender violence in South Asia

Under speaker Om Birla, Lok Sabha creates a record in productivity

Though the winter session of Parliament started on a stormy note, a day in Lok Sabha has been the most productive ever. The Lower House claims to have created a record of sorts on December 2 for being the most productive day in its history. According to Lok Sabha officials, a record was created on December 2 in the history of the House. They said, “December 2 was the day when the productivity of the Lower House was 204 per cent, the highest ever.

Ayushman health cover for para-military personnel, kin acknowledges their role in securing nation: Amit Shah

India comes to the rescue of school for Afghan refugees

Did not violate testing norms, American Airlines says in response to Delhi Govt notice

Pakistan to allow Afghan trucks to ferry Indian wheat to Afghanistan

Rakesh Tikait shortlisted for award

On Covid debate day, Lok Sabha productivity increased to 204%

Revised guidelines, new travel rules as Centre, states gear up for Omicron challenge: Key points

Parliament joint committee on data protection likely to table its report on Dec 21

Previous SP regime looted Bundelkhand: BJP reply to Akshilesh's 'befooling people' barb

Government lays down guidelines for providing compensation for death due to Covid-19

Keeping a close watch on Chinese forays into Indian Ocean: Navy chief

Induction of S-400 missile systems a 'sovereign decision' based on threat perception: Govt

Parties received over Rs 1,100 crore during polls this year, spent big on publicity: Study

Nineteen political parties, including the BJP and the Congress, received over Rs 1,100 crore during assembly polls in five states and union territories in 2021 and spent over Rs 500 crore, a big chunk of which went towards advertisements and travel expenses for star campaigners, a study said on Friday. The BJP received the highest amount of Rs 611.692 crore. The Congress received the second-highest amount of Rs 193.77 crore.

Manpower audit at Isro worries staff; not aimed at reducing numbers, says DoS

India reports first two cases of Omicron Covid variant from Karnataka

Two Omicron cases detected in India; no need to panic, says govt: Top developments

No UPA for last 10 years; dynamics have changed: TMC

BJP MPs from Bengal to meet PM Modi on Friday

Coercive tactics used to force Manjinder Sirsa to join BJP: Sukhbir

Chandigarh, Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal on Thursday alleged that coercive tactics were used to put pressure on Manjinder Singh Sirsa to join the BJP. Badal said that the BJP-led government at the Centre is stooping to a new low in abusing power to deal with democratic opposition.

Ensure Mullaperiyar dam shutters are opened only during day time: Kerala CM Vijayan writes to counterpart in Tamil Nadu

State of relationship will reflect state of border: EAM on ties with China

Journalists demand restoration of Parliament reporting, write to Birla, Naidu

Akali leader Manjinder Sirsa joins BJP ahead of Punjab polls

Varanasi to get decked up like Diwali for KV Dham opening by PM on December 13

Was unhappy with Panthic outfits for not thanking Centre for supporting Sikhs: Sirsa

Central Vista doesn't cause air pollution, follows waste management rules, Centre tells SC

Govt making clandestine calls to individual farmer leaders to break movement: AIKS

Vice Admiral Biswajit Dasgupta takes over as Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command

Decrease in number of terrorist incidents in J&K after abrogation of Article 370: Govt

Terrorist violence in J&K since the abrogation of Article 370 dipped to 496 incidents during the 841-days period from August 5, 2019 to November 22, 2021 from 843 incidents in the preceding 841 days from April 16, 2017 to August 4, 2019, the home ministry informed the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday.

Covid-19: India unlocked more than other countries, data shows

As newer covid variants and mutations surface, the world is moving towards tighter measures to prevent the further spread of the virus. But India has been more enthusiastic about unlocking covid-related restrictions when compared with other countries.