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The police have registered a case on Wednesday (March 24) and the accused has been arrested. The name of the accused is Ajay Goswami, who is a dairy trader and a resident of Old Garhi village. Goswami was accused in the 2020 North-East Delhi Riots. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3splOXR

Budget Session ends as both Houses of Parliament adjourned sine die

The Rajya Sabha on Thursday (March 25) was adjourned sine die ahead of the assembly polls in four states and one union territory. The Lok Sabha too was adjourned sine die earlier in the day. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3slrimD

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra blames BJP for harassment of young women on train, shares video

The one-minute and seven-second-long video shared by Vadra showed some alleged youth-wing members, allegedly linked to BJP, talking to young women commuters onboard a train and seeking their personal details. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3d9brkq

Supreme Court pulls up Army for ‘indirect discrimination’ of women officers, calls ACR evaluation process flawed

The apex court said the Annual Confidential Report (ACR) evaluation criteria for grant of permanent commission to women officers ignored the achievement and laurels brought by them to the Indian Army. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3lSwMTs

Former J&K CM Mehbooba Mufti appears before ED in money laundering case

Official sources confirmed that the PDP chief appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in Jammu and Kashmir for questioning in connection to the money laundering case. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3rmZzAx

Centre notifies new IT rules for digital news publishers and OTT platforms

The new rules will apply to social media platforms like Facebook, WhatsApp, Twitter and OTT platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney Hotstar and several others. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3cj0GNb

Kerala Assembly polls: BJP hopes to chug into Palakkad with `Metroman` Sreedharan`s candidature

Kerala polls: The BJP, buoyed by its success in Palakkad in the recent civic polls, has fielded the 88-year old Sreedharan to fight it out with the 38-year-old Parambil, seeking a hat-trick of terms. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3sqgJP2

Delhi`s air quality improves to `moderate` category with AQI value standing at 156

Anand Vihar, Rohini and Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium recorded ‘moderate’ air quality, with the AQI values standing at 193, 177, and 155 respectively, according to the CPCB data. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3sxYO9n

Punjab CM Amarinder Singh digitally orders mass transfers of 19,905 eligible teachers

A total of 35,386 online applications were received from aspiring teachers and volunteers, of which 15,481 were found ineligible as they were found short of the prescribed parameters of the policy. The remaining 19,905 were found eligible for transfer. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3vX4ITp

India to participate in France-led naval drill La Perouse for the first time

Australia, Japan and the US will also participate in La Perouse, but India’s first-ever participation is seen as a significant step. The exercise is scheduled between April 5 and 7. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/39f9eTr

Will no longer call RSS `Sangh Parivar`, it`s a misnomer: Rahul Gandhi in latest attack

The RSS, meanwhile, welcomed the remarks, saying it is a compliment. "RSS means discipline, nationalism and all other good qualities. If somebody says that RSS is influencing the judiciary or any field, people should feel happy that something good will happen. It is a compliment given by Rahul Gandhi," the outfit said. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3vXXrms

`Bharat Bandh` on March 26 as farmers` protest against farm laws completes 4 months

The Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM), an umbrella body of farmer unions, has called for a Bharat Bandh on March 26, from 6 AM to 6 PM. During this time all road and rail transport, markets and other public places will be closed across the country. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3rim7SP

Swamitva Scheme: Over 500 high-resolution drones to map 6 lakh villages in country

The mega scheme, promoted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, enables people in rural areas to unlock their rural assets. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3tPQd1O

Did you know that screening & early detection can combat cancer in women?

To know more about important aspects of cancer in women, particularly breast cancer and cervical cancer, join the discussion with our experts. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3spfsb8

West Bengal Assembly election 2021: Last day of campaigning for phase 1 polls today, BJP, TMC leaders to hold dozens of rallies

West Bengal is witnessing intense political fight between BJP, TMC and other parties ahead of the first phase of assembly elections, in which 30 constituencies will go for polling. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3fh2IiT

India reports 53,476 new COVID cases, 251 deaths in past 24 hours, biggest single-day spike in 2021

India on Thursday, 25 March, reported 53,476 new coronavirus cases, taking the tally in the country to 1,17,87,534. The death toll increased by 251 to 1,60,692. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2Pvzhis

Holi celebrations banned in these states and UTs as COVID cases surge, violators to face action, check details

The Centre as issued a circular under section 22 of the Disaster Management Act that advises all the states and union territories to impose restrictions prior to the festival season. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3vVISzJ

Chhattisgarh govt imposes Section 144 in Raipur amid rising COVID-19 cases, issues guidelines for Holi

The announcement was made by the Raipur collector after monitoring the COVID-19 situation in the capital. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/31dskF8

Bengal BJP chief Dilip Ghosh`s alleged `wear Bermuda remark sparks outrage, TMC calls it ‘distasteful’

In the alleged video, the veracity of which could not be confirmed, Ghosh was seen saying at an election meeting in Purulia on Monday that after the cast was taken off and the foot was bandaged, she is displaying the leg to everyone. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3ciykTf

Bengal BJP chief Dilip Ghosh`s alleged `wear bermudas` remark sparks outrage, TMC calls it ‘distasteful’

We need to understand that India has longstanding ties with Russia, says US Admiral John Aquilino

Admiral John Aquilino, during his confirmation hearing on Tuesday (March 23) to be the next commander of the US Indo-Pacific Command or INDOPACOM, was responding to a question from Senator Jeanne Shaheen on India's decision to purchase the S-400 missile system from Russia. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3vUF9lP

BPSC announces results for 66th prelim examination 2021, Here’s link to check merit list, cutoff marks

Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has announced the results for the 66th prelims examinations. The candidates can check their results on bpsc.bih.nic.in. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/31dIr5L

India delays big exports of AstraZeneca vaccine as Covid-19 cases surge, say sources

India has put a temporary hold on all major exports of the AstraZeneca coronavirus shot made by the Serum Institute of India (SII), to meet domestic demand as infections rise, two sources told Reuters. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2QBles6

Advisories issued to key organisations, sectoral CERTs to check Chinese malware attack on critical infrastructure: Govt

As the state-sponsored Chinese hackers were suspected to have targeted Indian power grids and ports with malware amid tensions along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), Congress leaders Manish Tewari and Rajmohan Unnithan raised the issue in Parliament seeking a response from the concerned Information and Technology ministry citing the US cybersecurity firm's study. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/31cSYOv

Tamil Nadu polls 2021: AIADMK candidates ‘ISI certified’, DMK nominees are ‘duplicates`, says CM Edappadi K Palaniswami

Tamil Nadu CM Edappadi K Palaniswami said, "Our AIADMK candidates are ISI certified but their candidates (DMK) are duplicate. Voters should not believe in duplicate." from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3f8R1L6

BJP mandal president found dead in Cooch Behar, workers blame TMC

BJP leader Kailash Vijayvargiya said that such attempts will not deter the party's committment towards making a "Sonar Bangla". from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3suCqh7

People of Kerala are fed up with corruption, misrule of LDF govt, says Amit Shah ahead of state assembly polls

The Union Home Minister was in the poll-bound state to address public meetings and hold a roadshow. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3tLP9vZ

New mutated variant of COVID-19 detected in 18 Indian states: Centre

A novel variant of the coronavirus had been detected in India in addition to many other variants of concern (VOCs) also found abroad, the Union Health Ministry informed on Wednesday. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2NLy5qu

`Didi jacche, ashol poriborton asche`: PM Modi targets Mamata Banerjee at rally in Kanthi

Prime Minister Modi in poll-bound West Bengal targeted Mamata Banerjee at a rally on Wednesday (March 24, 2021). from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/39b0AWa

Supreme Court refuses to entertain Param Bir Singh`s plea, directs him to approach Bombay High Court

The Supreme Court said that the allegations levelled by the former Mumbai Police Commissioner against Maharashtra home minister is very serious and asked senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi appearing for Param Bir Singh why is he not approaching the Bombay High Court for seeking the CBI probe. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/39d5Ica

CJI SA Bobde recommends Justice NV Ramana as his successor

Chief Justice of India (CJI) SA Bobde has recommended the name of Justice NV Ramana to the Centre for appointing him as his successor after demits office on April 23. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2P153DY

Nikita Tomar murder case: Haryana court to deliver verdict today

Nikita Tomar, a 20-year-old girl was shot dead in daylight on October 26, 2020, by her school mate in the Faridabad district of Haryana. The trial for this murder case began on December 1, 2020, and its been four months hitherto that the family is waiting for a verdict. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2P21OvZ

Parliament`s Budget Session likely to be curtailed amid ongoing state Assembly polls

The Budget session, which was earlier scheduled to conclude on April 8, could be adjourned sine die before time because several members on behest of their parties had earlier approached the Parliamentary Affairs Minister, Lok Sabha Speaker and Chairman of Rajya Sabha to curtail the session citing elections as the reason. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2P4yhBV

Indian Coast Guard ship `Vajra` commissioned, to strengthen coastal security

Indian Coast Guard ship 'Vajra', the sixth offshore patrol vessel to enhance coastal security, was commissioned into service in Chennai on Wednesday. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3cilZid

With 47262 new COVID-19 cases India records highest single-day spike of 2021

India on Wednesday recorded 47,262 new cases of the novel coronavirus, which is the highest reported single-day rise for the year 2021. This takes the nationwide COVID-19 tally to 1,17,34,058, as per the Union Health Ministry. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2P11q0M

From quarantine to coronials, words coined and popularized during COVID-19 lockdown

Several terms including quarantine and doomscrolling were popularised and coined during COVID-19 lockdown. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2P1Vpkr

India, Austria talks over terrorism, developments in Indo-Pacific, COVID-19

The talks covered the entire gamut of bilateral relations, including political, economic and commercial ties as well as cultural and academic linkages, MEA said. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2QA9u9h

Steady rise in COVID-19 cases in 19 districts of West Bengal, `quite grim` situation: Survey

West Bengal now has 3,656 active cases, and 89,92,906 samples have been tested for coronavirus so far. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3fauiP0

Odisha Cabinet approves State Level Sports Development Project worth over Rs 356 crore

The project with an estimated outlay of Rs 356.38 crores is meant for the development of infrastructure at Kalinga Stadium and the construction of a new hockey stadium at Rourkela to conduct FIH Men’s World Cup Hockey 2023. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3d6dnuh

Delhi Police uses `pawri` doodle to remind people about wearing masks amid COVID-19 surge

The Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Delhi joined the 'Pawri Ho Rahi Hai' trend to make a point about the importance of wearing masks and urging people to follow the COVID-19 guidelines. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2P1TPiv

EC criticises functioning of West Bengal police after a bomb blast in Burdwan

A seven-year-old boy was killed and another child injured in a crude bomb explosion in Burdwan city on Monday. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2OTix4L

DGCA extends suspension of international passenger flights till April 30 as COVID-19 cases rise

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Tuesday (March 23) ordered the extended of the suspension on international commercial flights till April 30. Though, international passenger flights which under air travel bubble arrangements will continue to operate. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2NKeQxu

SC to hear former Mumbai top cop Param Bir Singh’s plea for CBI probe against Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh

Deshmukh has, however, categorically denied the accusation and has threatened to sue the cop for defamation. Param Bir Singh was transferred from the post of Mumbai police commissioner last week, in the midst of a probe by the NIA into the recovery of an explosives-laden SUV which was found parked outside the south Mumbai residence of industrialist Mukesh Ambani last month. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3lLcpr3

PM Narendra Modi greets Imran Khan on Pakistan Day, calls for `atmosphere of trust, devoid of terror and hostility`

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed a desire to build "cordial relations" with Pakistan but stressed for that to happen, an "environment of trust" that is "devoid of terror" is "imperative". from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2OTRfeA

Maharashtra minister Dhananjay Munde tests COVID-19 positive for second time

Maharashtra Social Justice Minister Dhananjay Munde on Tuesday informed that he has again tested positive for COVID-19. The NCP leader had detected positive for the virus last year in June as well. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3lIw2QJ

Mistrust between China, India at all-time high: US admiral

Admiral John C Aquilino also commended India's efforts to protect its northern border during a months-long standoff with China. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3sgh5Yv

Kendriya Vidyalaya Recruitment 2021: Apply for PRT, TGT, PGT posts, check eligibility

Kendriya Vidyalaya Recruitment 2021: The eligible candidates should know that the Kendriya Vidyalaya Recruitment 2021 is being done on a Part-Time/Contractual basis for the year 2021-22. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3lLLRWD

SC orders stay on proceedings pending for regulation of OTT platforms

A bench, headed by Justice DY Chandrachud, stayed further proceedings of pleas pending before various high courts and said it would hear the petitions pending before it on a similar issue in the second week of April. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2ORptiR

DMK scion Udhayanidhi Stalin evaded tax, hid income, says AIADMK in plaint to Election Commission

In its letter to the Election Commission, the AIADMK has said that there is a gross mismatch between the assets and income declared by Udhayanidhi Stalin. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3d2Sj7G

Real and certified `chaiwala` is with us, Rajnath Singh takes dig at Priyanka Gandhi

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday (March 23) took a dig at Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and said that people who mocked Prime Minister Narendra Modi by calling him a “chaiwala” are today selling and plucking tea leaves. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/394UWF6

What`s happening in Maharashtra is not `vikas`, it is `vasooli`: RS Prasad over corruption allegations on Anil Deshmukh

Prasad said, "The Maharashtra government is 'of extortion (vasooli), by extortion and for extortion'. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/318SKb1

Tollywood actors join TMC ahead of West Bengal Assembly polls

Many of these actors have got tickets to contest the upcoming assembly polls in the state which begins on March 27. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3sgbHo2

AAP seeks support from non-NDA parties to halt GNCTD Bill in Rajya Sabha

The AAP leaders requested opposition members in Rajya Sabha to oppose the Bill which seeks to transfer more power to the Lieutenant Governor. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2P2VNPw

Manual scavenging an embarrassment for India: MP Jaya Bachchan in Rajya Sabha

Jaya Bachchan said that the practice of manual scavenging is still going on even as we talk about going to the moon and Mars. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3lPm0NK

Congress trying to fool people by saying they won’t implement CAA: BJP president JP Nadda in Assam

BJP chief J P Nadda said, "Congress claim that they will not allow its implementation in the state if voted to power, may be either due to their ignorance or they are trying to fool the people of the state." from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3tLHtd1

`Bhatija` and company swindled central funds sent for Amphan relief: Amit Shah in West Bengal

Continuing his attack over the Mamata Banerjee-led government in West Bengal, the Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday (March 23, 2021) alleged that the Trinamool Congress (TMC) swindled central funds that were sent for the relief post the Amphan Cyclone. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3lT3lkd

HPPSC Recruitment 2021: Vacancies released for Range Forest Officer posts on hppsc.hp.gov.in

Interested candidates can apply for the positions online on the official website of HPPSC on hppsc.hp.gov.in. The last date to apply is April 19, 2021 (11:59 pm). from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3d2ZUTI

COVID-19 vaccines for people above 45 from April 1, announces Centre

Union Minister Prakash Javadekar also approved the decision of increasing time interval between two doses of Covishield. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3rb5rwM

MHA gives compulsory retirement to famous UP cadre IPS officer Amitabh Thakur

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has given a compulsory retirement to IPS cadre officer Amitabh Thakur from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2QvLDaK

Rajasthan, Punjab CMs urge Centre to remove age limit for COVID-19 vaccination

"As Covid-19 cases are surging in India, the Government should focus on vaccination. Public security can be ensured against COVID-19 with maximum vaccination. Hence, age group criteria should be removed and vaccination should be available for all," Ashok Gehlot said in a tweet. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2NJD7nx

India records 40,715 COVID-19 infections in past 24 hours, Maharashtra, Punjab and Gujarat major cause of concern

According to the data of the Health Ministry, six states - Maharashtra, Punjab, Gujarat, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu together account for 80.90 per cent of the new cases. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3scIIBO

BJP Chief JP Nadda releases party`s manifesto for Assam, makes 10 commitments

The commitments of the party include providing three lakh jobs to the youth. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3cT29ZS

V-P Venkaiah Naidu, PM Modi pay tributes to Dr Ram Manohar Lohia on his birth anniversary

Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi remembered freedom fighter, Dr Ram Manohar Lohia, on his birth anniversary. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3scUHPP

Shaheed Diwas: Nation remembers martyrdom of Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev, Rajguru; PM Modi pays tributes

The Martyrs' Day marks the death anniversary of young freedom fighters Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev Thapar, and Shivaram Rajguru, as the three were hanged to death by Britishers on March 23 in 1931. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3fcjq37

Banaras Hindu University suspends offline classes till further notice amid surge in Covid-19 cases

The order comes in the backdrop of the Uttar Pradesh administration ordering all educational institutions where exams are not underway to stay shut from 24 March till 31 March. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3sjyQq0

13 people killed in bus-auto collision in Gwalior, MP govt announces Rs 4 lakh compensation for kin of deceased

A road accident in Madhya Pradesh claimed 13 lives. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2PmK9ic

Assam Assembly Elections 2021: BJP Chief JP Nadda to release election manifesto today

The BJP Chief has been on a two-day visit to the states of Assam and West Bengal since Monday. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3cgKCvL

Home Minister Amit Shah, CM Mamata Banerjee to hold public meetings in West Bengal today

BJP announced that the Home Minister will be visiting West Bengal for a public meeting in Gosaba at 12 pm. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3lEMVf3

Amid normalisation of ties, India, Pakistan to hold talks on Indus water sharing today

After a gap of nearly two years, the top officials of India and Pakistan will hold a two-day meeting beginning Tuesday (March 23) to discuss the Indus water sharing between the two nations. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/393Z7Ry

Congress-AIUDF alliance will lead to rise in infiltration in Assam, warns Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday warned that the infiltration will rise in Assam since Congress has now aligned with Badruddin Ajmal’s AIUDF to win the upcoming assembly election in the BJP-ruled state. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3vJ8XSB

Tamil Nadu Assembly polls: Newbie politicians go digital after testing COVID-19 positive during campaign

Contesting in nearly 150 seats, Makkal Needhi Maiam hopes to carve a niche for itself, by opposing both major Dravidian parties in the state. Kamal Haasan will be contesting from Coimbatore South Constituency. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3sdwcSk

Tamil Nadu Assembly polls: Newbie politicians go digital after tested COVID-19 positive during campaign

No question of Anil Deshmukh’s resignation, says Sharad Pawar amid ruckus over ex-top cop’s letter

NCP Chief Sharad Pawar addressed a press conference on Monday (March 22) in relation to the allegations against Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh. Pawar questioned the timing of ex- Mumbai Police Commissioner Param Bir Singh’s letter in which he accused state Home Minister Anil Deshmukh of being involved in corrupt activities. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3lzDAFi

Rajya Sabha adjourned amid uproar over Maharashtra corruption issue

As soon as the Question Hour began, treasury bench members raised the Maharashtra issue with Deputy Chairman Harivansh. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3caLbqS

Bihar Board Result 2021: BSEB likely to be announce class XII results soon, here’s how to check

The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) is likely to release results for class XII soon for all the three streams soon. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3sdnfZe

BJP demands President`s Rule in Maharashtra over corruption allegations against Uddhav Thackeray-led MVA govt

Stepping up its attack on the Uddhav Thackeray-led Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government in Maharashtra, which is facing serious allegations of corruption, the BJP on Monday demanded the imposition of President’s Rule in the state. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3caE2H4

After ripped jeans controversy, Uttarakhand CM Tirath Singh Rawat to meet PM Narendra Modi for THIS reason

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Tirath Singh Rawat to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday (March 25). from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3c8kwuz

India, Pakistan officials to meet on March 23-24 to discuss Indus water sharing

A high-level team from Pakistan will arrive in India via Atari-Wagah Border on Monday. The meeting, which is an annual affair between the two countries, is being held after two years. During their meeting, the officials of the two sides will discuss concerns over Indus river water-sharing and related issues. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2OWqMwD

Saradha Ponzi scam: CBI raids Mumbai office and residence of three SEBI officials

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is conducting raids at multiple locations in connection with its ongoing probe into the Saradha Ponzi scam. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3lEF6FX

CBSE Board Exam 2021: Students of classes 10, 12 to get another chance, here`s how to improve your scores

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will now be giving a second chance to the students who appeared in the examination of class 10 and 12. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3saY8GH

Param Bir Singh`s letter raises questions, says Maharashtra minister Nawab Malik

The NCP on Sunday (March 21) ruled out the resignation of Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh even as the demand for his removal grew louder. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2Pj2HzV

ICAI CA Result 2021: Check your CA foundation, final results here, step-by-step guide to download score card

The results for CA Foundation exam 2021 was declared on Sunday (March 21) by the Institute of Chartered Accountancy of India (ICAI). from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3tJaGW1

COVID-19 lockdown, night curfews, other restrictions in THESE states

Amid the rising COVID-19 cases in the country, several states and Union territories have imposed restrictions to curb the spread of the infection. These restrictions range from stricter implementation of COVID-19 guideline, night curfew and impartial or full lockdown. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3r9v9lg

Chittisinghpura massacre: Sikhs in Jammu Kashmir offer `Ardas` for 35 killed 21 years ago

They held the gathering to remember and pay homage to the 35 people who were lined up before a wall and shot dead by masked men- a day before the arrival of the then US president Bill Clinton. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3cTN5uT

As COVID-19 makes a come back in India, ‘Janata Curfew’ completes one year

On March 19, 2020, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had urged the people of the nation to observe ‘Janta Curfew’ from 7 am to 9 pm the next day (March 20, 2020) in the view of rising COVID-19 infections in the country. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3sb9cDt

Uttarakhand CM Tirath Singh Rawat says `US ruled India for 200 years`, gets heavily trolled

It was the third comment in a week for which Rawat has been trolled. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3cYtERR

`Vande Bharat` mission brought back over 67 lakh Indians since March 2020: Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri

The plan had originally envisaged bringing back more than 1,90,000 Indian nationals. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3tBRSYG

Delhi records 823 new COVID-19 cases in past 24 hours, highest single-day spike this year

The National Capital recorded more than 800 COVID-19 cases for the second day in a row on Sunday (March 21) as per the Health Department data. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3cRFM77

Six passengers arrested in Chennai for smuggling 5.55 kg gold worth Rs 2.53 crore, foreign currency worth Rs 24 lakh seized

Air Customs officials at Chennai arrested six international passengers for smuggling gold and foreign currency via different means including concealment in wigs, socks, innerwear, rectum. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3vXTb6q

Home Minister Amit Shah to address three public rallies in Assam today

His first address will be at the HS School ground in Dhemaji at 12 pm. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3tGFxlX

PM Narendra Modi to launch Jal Shakti Abhiyan on World Water Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on the occasion of World Water Day, will launch the 'Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain' campaign via video conferencing today. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/316raLu

Some people misleading farmers for ulterior interests, says Yogi Adityanath at Gorakhpur conference

Interacting with farmers at a conference in Gorakhpur, Adityanath asked them to be wary of "vested and selfish elements" who always mislead farmers and use them for their "ulterior interests". from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3lABfKa

UPPSC 2020 Results announced, 845 candidates qualify PCS Mains

A total of 845 candidates have cleared the PCS Mains exams. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3cQZcsR

Ashoka University management regrets resignations of PB Mehta, Arvind Subramanian

The University's Chancellor and Board of Trustees Chairman expressed regret over the departure of Mehta and Subramanian. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3eZj0wP

No Holi again, Gujarat government restricts celebrations amid COVID-19 surge

Gujarat government announced that in view of the rising number of coronavirus cases Holi celebrations in the state will be restricted, the announcement was made by Deputy Chief Minister Nitin Patel. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/310cjm1

Mizoram CM holds meeting with Myanmar`s foreign minister over political situation amid coup

The two leaders discussed the current political situation in Myanmar amid a coup in February. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3f2zYdE

`Will work under Modiji, Amit Shahji`: Suvendu`s father Sisir Adhikari joins BJP

Sisir Adhikari wields considerable influence in Bengal's Purba Medinipur district. A long-time associate of the TMC had risen through the ranks in the party, but his relationship with the party grew sour of late, especially after his son joined the BJP. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3c4JWJy

Even if AIADMK wins one seat, it would be BJP`s victory: M K Stalin in Kancheepuram

Reiterating his allegation of corruption against Chief Minister K Palaniswami, the DMK chief claimed that the AIADMK is a 'branch' of the BJP. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3c7DCB4

Madhya Pradesh: Siren will be played for 2 minutes at 11 am across all cities for THIS reason

Informing about the new 'Sankalp Abhiyan', Shivraj Singh Chauhan said that from March 23 at 11 am and 6 pm a siren will be rung in appeal to people to put on their masks and practice social distancing. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3f1kB52

Devendra Fadnavis demands resignation of Home Minister Anil Deshmukh over corruption allegations

Fadnavis also hit out at NCP chief Sharad Pawar who came out in defence of Deshmukh, saying at the veteran leader is "fleeting away from the truth". from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/392AB2X

PM Narendra Modi to launch `Catch the Rain` campaign on March 21

The Prime Minister’s Office said in a statement that the campaign will be undertaken across the country in both rural and urban areas from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3lEIUXR

International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination 2021: History, significance, all you need to know

The theme for International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination 2021 is "Youth standing up against racism". from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3cYRpJE

PM Narendra Modi`s 20-year old interview with Zee News Editor-in-Chief Sudhir Chaudhary - Watch

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was working as a party spokesperson in New Delhi before taking charge as the Chief Minister of Gujarat. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3tAd5lM

International Forest Day 2021: History, theme, significance, everything you need to know about

Prakash Javadekar, Minister of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, earlier in the day, launched a new Nagar Van Scheme on the occasion of International Forest Day. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3lAaIwq

Allegations against Anil Deshmukh are serious: Sharad Pawar on Param Bir Singh`s letter

NCP Chief Sharad Pawar addressed a press conference on Sunday (March 21) in relation to the allegations against Home Minister Anil Deshmukh. NCP chief pointed out that the letter sent by the ex- Mumbai Police Commissioner Param Bir Singh was not signed by the former. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2NAoL8M

Kumbh Mela 2021: Important dates, COVID-19 guidelines, registration link - All you need to know

This year, the fair will be organised for a shorter span. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/38ZohAs

It is decided that Assam will get `doosri baar, BJP sarkar`, says PM Narendra Modi in Bokakhat

"Under the NDA, Assam is heading to touch new highs," PM Modi expressed. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3r67n9J

Centre issues guidelines to prevent crime against women in trains, railway premises

Twenty-three million passengers travel through the Indian Railways every day out of which 20 per cent i.e. about 4.6 million are women. In the recent past, the incidents of crime against women in trains and railway premises have been a major area of concern. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3vNXVLR

West Bengal Assembly elections 2021: Amit Shah to release BJP`s manifesto today

Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) manifesto for the upcoming West Bengal assembly elections will be released on Sunday (March 21). The manifesto will be released by party leader Amit Shah, who will also be addressing a rally in the state today. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/318Ok3P

India records 43,846 new COVID-19 cases, active count crosses 3 lakh

The sudden recent surge in coronavirus cases has taken the country's active count to 3,09,087. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2P88598

IMD predicts light showers in North India, possible snowfall in Jammu & Kashmir

The India Meteorological Department has said that several parts of north and northwest India might face some scattered light to moderate rainfall from March 21 to 24. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3rf3UWB

Bank holidays: Banking services to be affected for 9 days, check details here

The Reserve Bank of india has issued a bank calendar mentioning the dates on which the banks will not function. The bank users need to note that the coming weeks of March and April will observe over 11 days of holidays. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3lzKvy8

Assam Assembly polls 2021: Congress` manifesto promises 5 lakh govt jobs, law against CAA

"Though Congress symbol is there in the document, actually it is a people's manifesto. It contains the aspirations of the people of Assam," said Rahul Gandhi. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2P7YfEe

West Bengal Assembly elections: PM Narendra Modi to address rally in Bankura today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday (March 21) will address a public rally in West Bengal's Bankura. The rally is going to be held in Tilabedya Maidan near Bankura University in the poll-bound state. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3lxs5ya

Lockdown imposed in Madhya Pradesh’s three cities to curb rising COVID-19 cases

In the view of alarming surge in COVID-19 cases in the state, Madhya Pradesh government has imposed a one-day lockdown in the major cities like Bhopal, Indore and Jabalpur on Sunday. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3vNV5pQ

Story of the `Mountain Boy`, 7-year-old defeats Mount Kilimanjaro ; Zee exclusive

In a heart touching story a seven-year-old boy from Hyderabad scaled the Mount Kilimanjaro at a height of 5,895 meters. At this tender age Virat Chandra Thelukunta achieved the impossible task of climbing the mountain peak. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/38ZJ0nW

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray`s son Aaditya Thackeray tests COVID-19 positive

Maharashtra state Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray's son, Aaditya Thackeray, has tested positive for COVID-19. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3tFOM6c

COVID-19: Tamil Nadu schools to close from THIS date, class 12 boards will be held as planned

"The government of Tamil Nadu hereby order that schools shall be closed for classes 9th, 10th and 11th with effect from March 22 until further orders," state Chief Secretary Rajeev Ranjan said. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2PfCqmo

If `chaiwala` won`t understand your problems who will: PM Modi to tea garden workers in Assam at poll rally

Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the Congress party of supporting people that are out to finish the identity of tea industry in Assam. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/390wUe7

Maharashtra HSC, SSC board exams 2021 will be held offline, says education minister Varsha Gaikwad

Owing to the COVID-19 pandemic, extra time will be given to students appearing for the exams apart from the three hours allotted. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3r5YWem

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh meets US counterpart to expand India, US strategic co-operation

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held talks with visiting US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin on Saturday (March 20, 2021) agreeing to pursue enhanced cooperation between the militaries of India, the US Indo-Pacific Command, Central Command and Africa Command. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3vJ0Cy7

UPSC Recruitment 2021: Check vacancies, eligibility and dates here

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has recently released a notification for the recruitment at the level of Deputy Secretary, Group ‘A’ in various Ministries and departments. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3tCYuWP

PM Modi cites WhatsApp outage to attack Mamata, says `Development in West Bengal down for 50 years`

The services of the Facebook-owned platforms were affected across several parts of the world on Friday. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2NzROcB

UN World Happiness Report 2021: Finland tops the list, Check India`s ranking here

The UN's happiness study which ranks the countries on the basis of questions from the Gallup World Poll, revealed that India stands on 139th spot. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/313Xkao

Indian Army Recruitment 2021: Check vacancies, eligibility criteria and dates here

The Indian Army has recently invited applications from eligible unmarried Male Engineering Graduates for 133rd Technical Graduate Course (TGC-133). from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3r3PWXs

Only a single `Bhaipo` window exists in West Bengal today: PM Narendra Modi slams CM Mamata Banerjee in Kharagpur rally

PM Narendra Modi while addressing a rally in West Bengal’s Kharagpur on Saturday (March 20), attacked CM Mamata Banerjee on her work ethics. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2OQ5jFK

GATE 2021 results announced, know how, where to check

The candidates can visit the official website- gate.iitb.ac.in and click on the link ‘GATE 2021 result’. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3eYYuMU

Dispute over dog ownership resolved with DNA test in Madhya Pradesh

A dog of Labrador breed named Coco went missing and that is when Shadab Khan, a local journalist came forward and claimed him to be his own pet. Shadab was not alone to do so, Krutik Shivhare, a local ABVP leader also claimed the ownership of the dog. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3lxPTSo

GATE 2021 results announced, know how, where to check

The candidates can visit the official website- gate.iitb.ac.in and click on the link ‘GATE 2021 result’. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2PadgFw

India`s first sex toy store in Goa shuts down within a month of opening

Country’s first legal sex toy and wellness products shop, Kama Gizmos has been closed by the regional panchayat a month after of its opening. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/38Yqxbw

India records highest single-day COVID-19 spike in four months, witnesses more than 40,000 new cases

India reported a massive surge of 40,953 COVID-19 infections in the last 24 hours. Country recorded the highest single-day spike in the last four months on Saturday as per the government data. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3lxApxE

GATE 2021 Results are out; only 17.82 % of candidates qualify for exam

Out of the total 7,11,542 candidates who appeared for the GATE 2021 exams, merely 17.82% (1,26,813) have passed the exam. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3r35met

Fire breaks out on Delhi-Lucknow Shatabdi Express at Ghaziabad station

Delhi-Lucknow Shatabdi luggage compartment caught fire on Saturday (March 20) morning at Ghaziabad railway station. The authorities are yet to ascertain the cause of the fire. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3tDrrlA

Woman thrashes female BMC worker over face mask, viral video leaves Internet in rage

A woman in Mumbai's Kandivali region was seen without a mask. When she was stopped by a Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) civic worker, she became really arrogant and started slapping and causing physical violence to the civic worker. The video of this entire incident is going viral on social media from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3lvr9KH

After `Jeans` controversy, Uttarakhand CM Tirath Singh Rawat meets BJP chief JP Nadda

Uttarakhand CM Tirath Singh Rawat on Friday (March 19), on the first day of his visit to the national capital, met BJP chief J P Nadda and party general secretary (organisation) B L Santhosh. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2P7CbJS

For how many generations reservations will continue, SC remarks during Maratha quota case

A five-judge Constitution bench headed by Justice Ashok Bhushan was vehemently told by senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi, appearing for Maharashtra, that the Mandal judgement on capping the quota needed a re-look in changed circumstances. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2OHVHgn

West Bengal Assembly polls: PM Narendra Modi to address rally in West Bengal, Assam today

PM Modi is set to address a rally on Saturday (March 20) in West Bengal’s Kharagpur. The prime minister is going to hold the public rally as a part of BJP’s campaign in the poll-bound state. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2Pd5tGR

BJP issues whip to Lok Sabha MPs for March 22 for `very important legislative business`

A three-line whip issued by Chief Whip Rakesh Singh requested the support of the Member of Parliaments for the government's "very important legislative business". The legislative business will take place on Monday (March 22). from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3s0mNgW

Telangana government takes loan every year, it will land state into debt, says CLP leader

Telangana Congress Legislative Party (CLP) Leader Batti Vikramarka on Thursday said that the state government is taking around Rs 50,000 crores as loans every year and claimed that Telangana may land into a "debt trap" if this continues. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/38W2iKU

ISRO’s Space Tech Incubation Center at NIT Rourkela to promote R&D in 4 states

NIT Rourkela will provide its state-of-the-art laboratories, facilities and expert faculty to meet these objectives. The upcoming centre will promote startups, capacity-building, innovations and research in Space Technology in the States of Odisha, West Bengal, Bihar and Jharkhand, besides the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2NvfEWU

Puducherry Assembly Polls 2021: BJP to release manifesto on March 24

Among the key candidates, V Saminathan will contest from Lawspet assembly seat, A Namassivayam from Mannadipet, A Johnkumar from Kamarajnagar and PML Kalyanasundaram from Kalapet assembly seat. Polling for 30 assembly seats in Puducherry will be held on April 6. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/38U38Yo

What will be Sidhu`s role in Punjab cabinet under the leadership of Capt Amrinder Singh

Cricketer turned politician Navjot Singh Sidhu’s recent meeting with Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh at his farmhouse portends at the former getting ‘adjusted’ in the ministry or given a significant and authoritative post ahead of 2022 battle. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3s3xG1F

Couple ties knot at the farmer protest site to support farmer`s agitation in Rewa

A couple tied the knot at an agitation site in Rewa, Madhya Pradesh on Thursday (March 18) as a way of extending their support to farmers protest against the Centre’s farm laws. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3r2a78b

BMC makes negative COVID-19 test mandatory to enter shopping malls in Mumbai from THIS date

Amid the spike in COVID infections, BMC has made RT-PCR COVID-19 test report mandatory for people entering the shopping malls in Mumbai. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2P59q0o

Nordic Outreach: Denmark`s PM to arrive in New Delhi, first head of government to visit India amid COVID crisis

Last year saw a virtual summit between Denmark's PM and Indian PM Modi, the first such summit of the latter with a Nordic country. India and Denmark have a unique "Green Strategic Partnership" that will see both sides focusing on "green and climate-friendly technologies", said a joint statement released after the September virtual summit. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3vJ1geQ

What will be Sidhu`s role in Punjab cabinet under the leadership of Capt Amrinder Singh

No short dresses please! Gujarat’s Shamlaji temple bars devotees wearing Bermudas, makes face masks mandatory

The famous Shamlaji temple, located in Gujarat’s Aravelli, has barred devotees wearing short dresses from entering the temple premises. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3vJf1dx

Indian Army Recruitment 2021: Apply for these vacant posts at joinindianarmy.nic.in, check last date

Interested candidates can submit their applications for the said posts after going through the official notification till March 26. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/38W0l0O

UP Gram Panchayat elections: Find out who will benefit from new reservation list

Following the state cabinet’s meeting, chaired by CM Yogi Adityanath, which approved amendments to the old reservation policy of the panchayat elections, the new reservation list will witness a big reshuffle in reservation allocation. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3cLzkP4

SFJ hires democratic govt affairs firm to lobby with Biden administration on Khalistan

Sikhs For Justice was founded and is primarily headed by lawyer Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. The Indian government banned the group in 2019 and designated Pannun a terrorist last year for promoting secessionism in his bid to create an independent Khalistan. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3vDB1Xj

US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin to arrive in India on 3-day visit today

US Defence Secretary Lloyd J Austin III is scheduled to arrive in New Delhi on Friday (March 19) on a three-day visit to India. Austin is set to meet Defence Minister Rajnath Singh during the visit. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/30WF3vN

Breaking: India reports 39,726 new COVID-19 cases, biggest single-day spike in three months

India reported a massive surge of nearly 40,000 COVID-19 infections in the last 24 hours. Country recorded the highest single-day spike since November 29 on Friday (March 19) as per the government data. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3cLd8V6

Ram Mandir will import stones from `Ashok Vatika` where Goddess Sita was held captive

Sita Eliya has a temple dedicated to Goddess Sita and is said to mark the place where she was held captive by the demon King Ravana and where she regularly prayed to Lord Rama for her rescue. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3tBvb6U

Stone from ‘Sita Eliya’ where Goddess Sita was held captive in Sri Lanka to be used in Ayodhya Ram temple

West Bengal Assembly polls: TMC leader Mamata Banerjee to address rally in Nandigram today

West Bengal Chief Minister and TMC leader Mamata Banerjee will address a rally in Nandigram on Friday (March 19). The West Bengal CM is scheduled to rally in the poll-bound state for two consecutive days (March 19-20). from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3vE9sNy

PM Narendra Modi moved nation to women-led development, says UN Representative TS Tirumurti

TS Tirumurti, Permanent Representative of India to United Nations was speaking at an event organised by the Permanent Mission of India and the All India Women's Education Fund Association (AIWEFA) on the sidelines of the 65th session of the UN Commission on Status of Women. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3r4Xyc2

Kerala Assembly polls: Congress fields C Raghunath against Pinarayi Vijayan in Dharmadam

C Raghunath filed his nomination as Congress candidate to contest in Dharmadam against CPI (M) strongman and Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan in Kerala Assembly elections 2021. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3s3ng1M

Time for India, Pakistan to bury the past and move forward, says Army chief Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa

Pakistan Army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa said on Thursday that it was time for India and Pakistan to "bury the past and move forward" as peace between the two neighbours would help to "unlock" the potential of South and Central Asia. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3f7Cm31

India at UNGA stresses need for creating resilient systems for sustainable use of water

Speaking at a United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) high-level meeting, Union Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said: "There is no doubt that in our journey to achieve the 2030 agenda, water supply and sanitation have to be the centre of our global efforts. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3twB4lZ

Punjab government imposes night curfew in Amritsar amid rising COVID-19 cases

In the view of rising COVID-19 infections in the city, Amritsar authorities on Thursday (March 18) have imposed a night curfew as a precautionary measure against the spread of the virus. The orders came on the same day when the city reported 230 fresh cases of COVID-19. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3tNzTij

LIC employees protest against FDI limit hike in insurance sector

The All India Insurance Employee's Association (AIIEA) has called the strike along with other trade unions from the industry. They said the protest is against the government's policy as it is not in the interest of the insurance industry not just that but the nation's economy and its people. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3f7xY43

BKU leader Rakesh Tikait demands COVID-19 vaccination for protesting farmers

Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) leader Rakesh Tikait said, "We demand that those who are protesting here should be given the COVID19 vaccine. I will also take the vaccine shot." from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3eQRMIA

SC quashes MP HC`s `rakhi for bail` order, directs training modules for sensitisation of judges

The Madhya Pradesh High Court order came in July last year, setting 'Rakhi for bail' as a condition to grant bail. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3eT7VgS

Insurance Amendment Bill 2021: Rajya Sabha adjourned as Opposition creates ruckus

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman moved a bill in the Upper House to consider for further amendment of the Insurance Act 1938. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2NwuZGQ

Ajmer father files complaint against Cadbury ad for propagating wrong message in society

In an exceptional case a father has filed a petition with the Consumer Disputes Commission, Ajmer over Cadbury Mondelez India Foods Private Limited’s advertisement. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2Nwv4dC

India will do away with toll booths within one-year: Nitin Gadkari

Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari said 93 per cent of the vehicles pay toll using FASTag, but the remaining 7 per cent have still not taken it despite paying a double toll. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3tuV8Fe

Night curfew timings extended in THESE 9 districts in Punjab to curb rise of COVID-19 cases

As active COVID-19 cases in the state surge, with daily positivity rate climbing to over five percent, Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Thursday (March 18) extended the night curfew in nine worst hit districts by two hours daily. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3vEeqKk

India will do away with GPS-based toll collection within one-year: Nitin Gadkari

Noida metro to play songs for riders, earn money too, here’s how

Noida Metro Rail Corporation Limited is soon going to surprise its customers with new entertainment techniques. Now the travellers travelling from Delhi-NCR from Noida are going to get a new way of enjoying their ride. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2Qc1QS5

ICSE result verification window closes today, apply online at icsi.edu

Applicants should visit the official website of ICSI - icsi.edu, to access the objection window. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3ltu6Lu

Former Jammu and Kashmir Deputy CM Muzaffar Hussain Baig joins Peoples Conference

Expressing his pleasure to be a part of the party from where he started his political career, Muzaffar Baig said that it gives him immense pleasure to be a part of the party which he joined as a youth and was groomed by Late Abdul Gani Lone sahib. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3qZmIsq

BJP will build `Sonar Bangla` to achieve dreams of Gurudev and Netaji: PM Narendra Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a public rally in West Bengal’s Purulia on Thursday (March 18) as a part of BJP’s campaign in the poll-bound state. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3rZ5vkm

Former Deputy CM Muzaffar Hussain Baig joins Peoples Conference

Odisha truck driver fined Rs 1,000 for not wearing a helmet!

Truck driver, Pramod Kumar Swain is from Ganjam visited the Regional Transport Office (RTO) in order to renew his driving permit. When he asked about the driving permit renewal, Swain got to know that he has been issued a challan for "driving without a helmet". from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/30RkPDN

KTET December 2020: Kerala Pareekshabhavan declares result, check details ktet.kerala.gov.in

Candidate can now check their results from the official website, ktet.kerala.gov.in. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/38TZzl5

Indian-American healthcare workers hold demonstration outside US Capitol over Green Card backlog

A group of Indian-American frontline healthcare workers languishing in the Green Card backlog held a demonstration in front of the US Capitol urging lawmakers and the Biden administration to end the per capita country-specific quota. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/38NoYgn

IIT Bombay GATE 2021: Results to be announced soon, answer key released

GATE 2021 is a national, qualifying examination for those seeking admission to Masters and PhD programmes in science and technology and placements in the Public sector. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3vwrP7b

TRS leaders lead in both graduates’ seats in Telangana MLC poll

The ruling TRS candidate and Former Prime Minister P V Narasimha Rao's daughter S Vani Devi was ahead of her nearest BJP rival N Ramachander Rao after the completion of first round as the counting of votes in election to Telangana Legislative Council. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3qVgn19

Schools closed in THESE states amid rising COVID-19 cases, Punjab postpones board examinations

Amid rapidly rising COVID-19 cases in the country, the school authorities in some states have started closing down physical classes again. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/30Q77B4

Bombs hurled near BJP MP Arjun Singh`s residence in West Bengal, party to approach Election Commission

Taking to Twitter, BJP MP Arjun Singh said, "This evening, more than dozens of bombs were hurled at nearby my office-cum-residence `Mazdoor Bhawan`. This attack was done by Trinamool Congress goons. The local residents are in fear. The administration should ensure the safety of the citizens." from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3s0Kkyh

Ten inmates test positive for COVID-19 at Kanpur jail in Uttar Pradesh

The Kanpur jail authorities on Thursday (March 18) revealed that at least 10 prisoners have tested positive for COVID-19 in the jail. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/30UkMqM

After Ghaziabad, section 144 imposed in Gautam Buddha Nagar amid surge in COVID-19 cases

Gautam Buddh Nagar authorities on Thursday (March 18) imposed COVID-19 restrictions, under Section 144 of CrPC, between March 17- April 30 as a precautionary measure against the rising cases in view of upcoming festivals. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3tuzpgG

Call centre fraud: Indian national from Gurgaon sentenced to 3-year in US federal prison

Sahil Narang, 29, who was in the United States illegally at the time of his arrest in May 2019, is described in court documents as a key participant in a sophisticated so-called Tech Fraud and Refund Fraud online telemarketing schemes that targeted technologically unsophisticated computer users, usually senior citizens. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/30QSoWj

PM Narendra Modi to address rallies in West Bengal, Assam today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address public rallies in West Bengal’s Bhangra (Purulia) and Assam’s Karimganj on Thursday (March 18). The prime minister is going to hold the public rallies as a part of BJP’s campaign in the two poll-bound states. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3tvOApR

Climate vision discussion with friend PM Narendra Modi agenda for India visit: Boris Johnson

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday said that the shared vision with India for a sustainable future will be among the agenda for talks with 'friend' Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the former's scheduled visit to India at the end of April. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3cDjuGc

India, Bangladesh discuss flood management, early implementation of Teesta water pact

The Indian delegation was led by Pankaj Kumar, Secretary, Water Resources, while the Bangladesh side was led by senior Secretary Kabir Bin Anwar. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2OKqgSi

Chhota Rajan, 6 aides sentenced to 10 years imprisonment in Ajay Gosalia firing case

The special MCOCA court on Tuesday (March 16) convicted and sentenced extradited gangster Rajendra Nikalje alias Chhota Rajan and six others to 10 years rigorous imprisonment in relation to firing at Ajay Gosalia. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3tuPyCN

Body of sadhu brutally murdered using axe found in Uttar Pradesh`s Agra

The incident, which occurred in the New Agra area, has created an atmosphere of panic among the locals. The villagers discovered the blood-stained body lying in the Hanuman temple premises, built in the jungle along the Yamuna river. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3vBCUUz

Too serious a matter: SC seeks replies from Centre, states on cancellation of 3 crore ration cards

The Supreme Court on Wednesday termed the cancellation of around three crore ration cards by the Centre due to non-linking with Aadhaar card as "too serious", and sought response from the Central government and all states on the issue. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3eKPMlf

PM Narendra Modi holds meeting with chief ministers, tells them to immediately stop emerging second peak of COVID-19

The Prime Minister also called for ramping up testing in smaller towns and cautioned against the spread of the virus in the villages. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/38RJtbA

Stranded in India due to COVID-19 lockdown, 133 Pakistani nationals return home via Wagah border

Several Pakistani women and children, who were among those who were allowed to go back home, were elated and thanked the Government of India for reuniting them with their family back home. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2Q9CEf3

BJP MLA Alka Rai writes to Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, alleges threat to life from Mukhtar Ansari

Ansari was the prime accused in the murder of BJP leader Krishnanand Rai, husband of Alka Rai. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/38PmLB4

Delhi woman dies after son slaps mother over property dispute, incident caught on camera

The incident was caught in a CCTV camera wherein a man is seen slapping an elderly woman due to which she collapsed. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3tsaM45

Allahabad University VC writes letter to Prayagraj DM, seeks ban on loudspeaker for morning `Azaan`

Reactions from various quarters poured in after Professor Sangita Srivastava wrote a letter to Prayagraj DM Bhanu Chandra Goswami saying the morning 'azaan' disturbs her sleep. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3rULHyF

Woman gives birth to baby girl onboard IndiGo Bengaluru-Jaipur flight

IndiGo said, "Baby born on board IndiGo 6E 469 a baby girl was born mid-air onboard flight 6E 469 from Bangalore to Jaipur. The baby was delivered with the help of the IndiGo crew, effectively assisted by Dr Subahana Nazir, travelling with us on the same flight." from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3cG8UOz

SBI PO Recruitment 2021: Final results declared on sbi.co.in, list of selected candidates here

Candidates who had cleared the written test and appeared for the interview round can check the results on the official website of the bank on sbi.co.in. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3bUqBLe

`A hero for all Indians`: PM Narendra Modi pays homage to Sheikh Mujibur Rahman on his birth anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid homage to Bangladesh founder 'Bangabandhu' Sheikh Mujibur Rahman on his birth anniversary on Wednesday and said “he is a hero for all Indians.” Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the founding father of Bangladesh, was born on March 17, 1920. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3rX7LIK

Stray dog carries body of newborn baby on govt hospital campus in Odisha, police start investigation

The unfortunate incident happened in the Bhadrak district headquarter government hospital on Monday (March 15). According to the reports, a stray dog was spotted carrying the body of a newborn baby in its mouth and running inside the campus of the government hospital. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3twZVWz

Reliance Industries Limited refutes claims of Nita Ambani joining BHU as faculty

The company's statement came a day after several university students protested against the so-called "appointment" outside the Vice Chancellor's residence. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/38O3lMJ

BPSC LDC Recruitment 2021: 12th Pass Candidates can apply for the post of Lower Division Clerk

Interested and eligible candidates can apply by visiting the official website of the Commission onlinebpsc.bihar.gov.in. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2OJU29P

CM Mamata Banerjee to release TMC manifesto for West Bengal Assembly polls

All India Trinamool Congress will release its manifesto on Wednesday (March 17) for the upcoming Assembly election in West Bengal. Earlier, the TMC had announced to release its manifesto on March 9, but it was postponed till March 11 in the wake of the Kolkata fire incident which claimed nine lives. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3eO7STu

BJP MP Ram Swaroop Sharma dies under mysterious circumstances in Delhi

BJP MP Ram Swaroop Sharma died in Delhi on Wednesday (March 17). He was 62. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2NsMx6I

India needs Third Front: NCP supremo Sharad Pawar, says talks with CPI-M on

"The country needs a Third Front and talks are on with different political parties over its formation. Even CPI-M leader Sitaram Yechury has stated that there is a need for a third front, which is yet to take shape," the NCP founder said. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/38O87Kk

Delhi Police Recruitment: SSC declares results of screening test for Constable posts on ssc.nic.in

The SSC recruitment exam was conducted to fill vacancies for the post of Constable Executive (Male and Female) for Delhi Police Shanti Sewa Nyaya. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3eODEzM

22 of world`s 30 most polluted cities are in India, Delhi `most polluted capital city’ globally

Besides Delhi, the 21 other Indian cities among the 30 most polluted cities in the world are Ghaziabad, Bulandshahar, Bisrakh Jalalpur, Noida, Greater Noida, Kanpur, Lucknow, Meerut, Agra and Muzaffarnagar in Uttar Pradesh, Bhiwari in Rajasthan, Faridabad, Jind, Hisar, Fatehabad, Bandhwari, Gurugram, Yamuna Nagar, Rohtak and Dharuhera in Haryana, and Muzaffarpur in Bihar. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2Owu0Hf

`BJP MPs tell me they can`t have an open discussion`, claims Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was in a conversation with Professor Ashutosh Varshney of Brown University, USA. Rahul Gandhi claimed that "BJP MPs in the parliament tell me that they can not have an open discussion. They say they are told what to say." from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2P3Hj1r

PM Narendra Modi to meet all CMs today as COVID-19 cases surge

During the meeting, the PM will also deliberate on the ongoing mass vaccination drive across the country. According to reports, the virtual meeting will be held around 12.30 PM on March 17. The meeting has been called in the wake of a massive surge in coronavirus cases in several states where night curfew has been implemented and several restrictions have been announced. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3rWMwqv

BJP conspiring to kill me, destroy TMC: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee alleged that BJP is “conspiring to kill” her. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3tmMVCY

UP policemen throw prisoner party with liquor, chicken, video goes viral

A video of the prisoner having a feast on chicken and liquor has gone viral on social media. He was reportedly returning after a court hearing on March 10. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/38L1nwO

Maharashtra SSC, HSC Board Exam 2021: Question banks released, check how to download

Candidates can download the same from Maharashtra Academic Authority or MAA website maa.ac.in. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3eL7FjU

Fine of Rs 11000 slapped on `Bullet Girls`, stunt video went viral on social media

The police administration in Ghaziabad has taken tough action against two young girls whose video of doing stunts on a Bullet motorcycle went viral. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2Q3W8lb

West Bengal Assembly polls 2021: Swapan Dasgupta tenders resignation from Rajya Sabha after getting BJP ticket

Rajya Sabha MP Swapan Dasgupta faced disqualification from Rajya Sabha today as he was fielded by the BJP in Bengal Election 2021. Demanding his disqualification, TMC leader Mahua Moitra stated that Dasgupta is liable for disqualification from Parliament under the Tenth Schedule of the Constitution of India. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3eIwXyZ

India Post Recruitment 2021: Vacancy announced for various posts, check details, apply at appost.in

The last date for submission of the application forms is April 7 from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/38MzZP3

India records 24,492 new COVID-19 cases, total vaccinations cross 3 crore

India also recorded the highest vaccinations in a day with over 3 million vaccine doses administered. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3qOs5L3

Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2021: MK Stalin promises to resolve over 17 lakh petitions within 100 days if DMK voted to power

Stalin expressed confidence that the DMK will win the upcoming assembly elections in Tamil Nadu and said that we will surely come to power on May 2 and will solve all petitions received within 100 days. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2OUPLjQ

BSP to contest Assembly Polls in 3 states, UT independently, says Mayawati

Mayawati asserted that the BSP would perform well in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu and Kerala. However, she did not clear the party's stand regarding the assembly polls in Assam. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3qVFhxD

Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections: No resentment among disciplined BJP cadres over candidate selection, says Murugan

"There is no resentment among the cadres as they are disciplined. Sometimes, the candidate is selected considering the background, strength and political work," Murugan said. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3bOqaC4

Padma Shree awardee Chemancheri Kunhiraman Nair dies at 105

Padma Shree awardee, Chemancheri died at his residence at Cheliya in Koyilandi, his family said. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/38MtI5I

Tamil Nadu Assembly polls: Candidate carries watermelon to file nomination

The assembly elections in Tamil Nadu will be held in a single phase on April 6 and the counting of votes will be done on May 2. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3qMtrGl

Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2021: Murugan lashed out at DMK over its promise of abolishing NEET, says they always lie

As part of its manifesto for the Tamil Nadu elections, the DMK has said that it will bring a law to abolish the NEET if it is voted to power. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2Q83WCG

Noida techie car theft case: Chowki chief among 4 cops shunted

Noida police shunted out four police personnel, including a post-in-charge, for negligence in responding to the theft of an engineer's car by unidentified miscreants in Greater Noida. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3vna5ee

`Not a playground`, MLA Vimal Chudasama evicted from Gujarat assembly for wearing T-shirt!

Speaker Trivedi had earlier asked first-time MLA Chudasama not to come to the House wearing a T-shirt and urged him to take care next time. The Speaker was of the opinion that MLAs should either wear a shirt or kurta, to maintain their dignity and decorum of the House. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3eFvV6U

Kerala High Court allows transwoman to join NCC, suggests changes in enrollment criteria

The court said in view of the specific provisions of the 2019 Act, a transgender person has the right to be recognised not only as a transgender, but also a right to self-perceived gender identity. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3rQVYvL

Gujarat Speaker evicts Congress MLA Vimal Chudasama from Assembly for wearing T-shirt

PM Narendra Modi to meet all CMs on Wednesday amid spike in COVID-19 cases

The PM had announced that the Centre will bear the expenses of vaccinating nearly three crore healthcare and frontline workers in the first round and suggested that public representatives, a reference to politicians, should not be part of this initial exercise. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/38HfmDC

Job losses due to COVID-19? EPFO closed 71.01 lakh EPF accounts in April-December 2020

According to the reply, the number of EPF accounts closed in April-December 2019 was 66,66,563. The EPF account is closed for many reasons including superannuation, job loss or changing jobs. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3vsZ9fd

Rajasthan jail inmates run six petrol pumps, earn Rs 249 per day

Jaipur jail department will open petrol pumps at 12 locations in the next phase. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/38FOYKj

Job losses due to COVID-19? EPFO closed 71.01 lakh EPF accounts in 2020

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson to visit India at the end of April to create democratic counterweight to China

Since completing its exit from the European Union at the end of last year after an acrimonious divorce, Boris Johnson`s government has vowed the "Integrated Review" will show Britain still had clout on the world stage and define a new era for the country. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3tn4939

PM Narendra Modi to hold virtual summit with Finland counterpart Sanna Marin

The PMO release said both countries have very close cooperation in the areas of trade and investment, education, innovation, science and technology as well as Research and Development. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3rV5BJC

Indian Railways extends computerisation of THIS service to 523 locations

Earlier the facility was limited to 84 locations. This has been increased to 143 locations in phase-II and 523 locations in phase-III. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2OpCNL6

Bengal was once India`s leader but now entangled in `goondaraj`: HM Amit Shah at Jhargram

Union Home Minister Amit Shah also said, "When BJP comes to power, we will build the Pandit Raghunath Murmu Tribal University, in Jhargram for improving opportunities for tribal students." from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/30X0w85

JNU sedition case: Delhi Court grants bail to 7 accused

Delhi's Patiala House Court on Monday (March 15) granted bail to seven accused in the 2016 Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) sedition case. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3vzRcVI

Indira Sawhney case: Mandal verdict needs to be revisited, says Supreme Court

The Supreme Court bench, also comprising justices L Nageswara Rao, S Abdul Nazeer, Hemant Gupta and S Ravindra Bhat said: "On the request of counsel for different states, we allow one week time to file their brief note of written submissions." At the outset, senior advocate Jaideep Gupta for Kerala sought adjournment on the ground that assembly elections were on in the state. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3eAStpn

Sadhguru urges Tamil Nadu citizens to call out government on mismanagement, neglect of ancient vibrant temples

Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev who is the founder Isha Foundation has urged Tamil Nadu citizens to speak up about the state’s negligence towards the ancient vibrant temples. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2PT9O2n

Statue of Unity crosses 50 lakh visitors-mark, says Gujarat Additional Chief Secretary Rajiv Gupta

The statue has emerged as an international tourist destination, offering multiple attractions for all age groups, Gujarat's Additional Chief Secretary (Forest and Environment) Rajiv Gupta said in a tweet. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3qNThd0

Kerala Assembly elections: CM Pinarayi Vijayan files nomination papers, `Metro Man` Sreedharan launches poll campaign for BJP

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, who is contesting the April 6 Assembly polls in the state from Dharmadam constituency here, filed his nomination papers on Monday (March 15) morning. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3tghn1F

NIA conducts raids in Delhi, Kerala, Karnataka over ISIS terror probe

In a major action against the Islamic State (IS) modules, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Monday (March 15) carried out searches at seven locations across the country, including one in Delhi. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3thKaTs

One terrorist killed by security forces, encounter underway in Jammu and Kashmir’s Shopian

An encounter has restarted in the Rawalpora area of Jammu and Kashmir’s Shopian district on Monday (March 15). The encounter had broken out on March 13 and one terrorist was gunned down during the operation. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3bM3QJd

Home Minister Amit Shah to kick-start BJP’s yatra from West Bengal’s Jhargram today

Union Home Minister Amit Shah is all set to launch the Bhagwan Birsa Munda Sido-Kanhu Samman Yatra as a part of BJP campaign in West Bengal on Monday (March 15). from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3qMyyGr

Former BJP leader Yashwant Sinha appointed as vice-president of TMC days after joining

Former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and veteran politician Yashwant Sinha, who recently joined the Trinamool Congress ahead of assembly elections, has been appointed the Vice President of the Mamata Banerjee-led party on Monday (March 15). from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3vrWjr0

Parliament to witness uproar over price rise, farmers protest, MEA Jaishankar to address both the houses

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar would make a statement in both houses of Parliament regarding recent developments pertaining to welfare abroad of Indians, NRIs, and PIOs in the COVID situation. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3eK9MEF

Batla House encounter 2008: Delhi court to pronounce verdict today

A Delhi Court on Monday (March 15) will pronounce its decision in the case related to 2008 Batla House encounter. The court will pass judgment in the case of Ariz Khan, one of the accused in the Batla House encounter, who was arrested a decade later in February 2018. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/38DQmgJ

Centre records 26,291 new COVID-19 infections in 24 hrs, Coronavirus cases continue to rise in Maharashtra

The death toll increased to 1,58,725 on Monday (March 15) with 118 new fatalities, the data updated at 8 am showed. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3cwpXT5

Ghazipur border reopens, traffic movement from Delhi to UP on NH-24 carriageway resumes

The Ghazipur border, which was closed due to farmers’ protests against Central farm laws, was reopened on Monday (March 15) for traffic movement. However, the movement is allowed only for those entering Uttar Pradesh from the national capital. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3tdgXsK

India-US ties going much deeper, reflected in PM Modi-Biden equation, says India`s US Ambassador

Following first-ever Quad virtual summit, Indian Ambassador to the United States Taranjit Singh Sandhu emphasised that the relations between New Delhi and Washington is going "much deeper". from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3qQRBzk

Jagan Mohan Reddy’s YSRCP sweeps Andhra local body elections, wins 73 out of 75 municipalities

The YSRCP bagged 73 municipalities across 11 municipal corporations, except Eluru, who's counting was put on hold by the High Court. Four municipalities became unanimous at the nomination level in favour of the YSRCP so the election was not conducted. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2PUFF2G

Bank strike: Banking services to be affected today, over 10 lakh employees to join UFBC`s two-day agitation

Banking operations across the country will be impacted on Monday (March 15) and Tuesday (March 16) as employees of various public sector banks decide to go on strike to protest against the proposed privatisation of two state-owned lenders. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3vn6X27

Meghalaya Governor SP Malik backs protesting farmers, urges PM Modi, Amit Shah not to offend them

Meghalaya Governor Satya Pal Malik claimed that he prevented the arrest of farmer leader Rakesh Tikait when he heard rumours about it, adding that he had requested the prime minister and the home minister not to use force against farmers, and not to send them home from Delhi empty-handed. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/38BU9eA

Northeast was neglected by Centre before BJP came to power, says Rajnath Singh at Gohpur rally in Assam

The Defence Minister also highlighted the achievements and contribution of people from the northeast region of the country. Singh in his speech included several names of the prominent personalities from the state including warrior Lachit Borphukan, musician Bhupen Hazarika and freedom fighter Kanaklata from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3cw84Ur

Mamata Banerjee`s medical report should be made public: BJP urges Election Commission

The Election Commission admitted to security lapse and ordered that Director (Security) Vivek Sahay, an IPS officer, be removed from his post and placed under suspension immediately. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/30IoFPn

Haryana to hold massive COVID-19 vaccination drive today

"The main objective of the Department is to ensure maximum reach of the Covi-19 vaccine," said Rajeev Arora, Additional Chief Secretary of Health. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3vmbotX

‘It went very well’, says US president Joe Biden after meeting India, Japan, Australia at first-ever Quad summit

US President Joe Biden on Sunday said that the Quad virtual summit, which was attended by the leaders of India, Japan, US and Australia, went very well. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3czulAT

BJP announces list of candidates for third, fourth phase of West Bengal polls

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday announced candidate names for the Assembly elections in West Bengal this year, here's a list of who is fielded from which constituency. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3coAekg

Taj Mahal to be renamed as Ram Mahal, claims BJP MLA Surendra Singh

Taj Mahal used to be a Shiva temple, and it will soon be renamed to Ram Mahal in the Yogi administration, said Singh. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3bGTYAu

PM Narendra Modi invites suggestions for next edition of `Mann Ki Baat`

"Mann ki Baat'' is the Prime Minister's monthly radio address to the nation, which is broadcast on the last Sunday of every month. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3rPXX3s

Govt committed to protect honour of state, says Rajnath Singh at Assam election campaign

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday, while addressing a rally, assured that the government is committed to protecting the honour of Assam and said that honouring Bhupen Hazarika with Bharat Ratna is a symbol of our respect and reverence for the state. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2Q1cBqu

Striving to ensure that Indo-Pacific is accessible and governed by international law: Quad leaders pen joint op-ed

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, United States president Joe Biden, Australian prime minister Scott Morrison and Japanese prime minister Yoshihide Suga jointly-authored opinion article for The Washington Post. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3vnr3Jt

Contesting from Nandigram to work along with members of Shaheed families against anti-Bengal forces, says Mamata Banerjee

Mamata Banerjee's comment comes on a day that marks 14 years of several people being killed in firing at Nandigram. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/30G8vWH

Election Commission rules out an attack on West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Sunday (March 14) ruled out an attack on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, based on a report by state's Observers and Chief Secretary. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3bMD9Eq

West Bengal assembly election 2021: Still in a lot of pain, but I feel pain of my people even more, says Mamata Banerjee

The Trinamool Congress (TMC) supremo said that she will continue to fight boldly. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3liS7F5

Chandrayaan-3 launch planned by mid 2022, working on electric propulsion satellites: ISRO

ISRO Chief Dr Sivan spoke in detail about ISRO’s Chandrayaan-3 (Moon mission 3) and also the ambitious Human Spaceflight programme (Gaganyaan). from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3qO2PVc

DMK MLA P Saravanan joins BJP in Chennai ahead of Tamil Nadu Assembly polls

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) MLA P Saravanan on Sunday (March 14) joined the BJP in Chennai ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly polls. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2OxZUmq

Noida woman chases molester, slaps him for groping her

A 24-year-old woman chased a man in his late forties on Friday (March 12) and thrashed him for allegedly touching her inappropriately. The incident happened near the Sahara red light. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3vm4XqS

COVID-19: Maskless passengers may face life ban if deemed `unruly`

In the case a passenger violates protocol despite repeated warnings then the passenger will be treated as an 'unruly passenger', says DCGA guidelines. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3leCRsQ

Attention Delhiites! Water supply to be hit in several areas till Sunday evening

The water supply will be affected due to repair and interconnection work. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/38FgwQ2

India to organise `Concert for Bangladesh` after 50 years with Dhani Harrison and Anoushka Shankar

India will be organizing the famous "Concert for Bangladesh" yet again later this year as Bangladesh celebrates the 50th year of its anniversary. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3cxB7qP

India records 25,320 fresh COVID-19 cases in 24 hrs, highest in over three months

The country's active caseload increased to 2,10,544 and constitutes 1.85 percent of the total infections. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2OV8qM7

Telangana Legislative Council polls underway, counting on March 17

Telangana Legislative Council polling is under way in two Graduates' constituencies. The voting began at 8 am and it will be concluded by 4pm in Mahabubnagar- Rangareddy-Hyderabad and Warangal-Khammam- Nalgonda Graduates' constituencies. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3bLzDKi

Don’t force us to impose lockdown: Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray warns amid surge in COVID-19 cases

In the view of rapidly increasing COVID-19 cases in the state, Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray directed the hotels and restaurants to adhere to COVID-19 protocols and not force the concerned authorities to enforce desperate measures like complete lockdown in the state. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3czTM5s

Top cop Sachin Waze arrested in Mumbai Scorpio bomb case

Sachin Waze has been arrested for his role and involvement in placing an explosives-laden vehicle near Carmichael Road on February 25. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3eytwec

Andhra Pradesh Municipal Elections 2021: Counting underway, results to be out today

The counting of votes for the Andhra Pradesh municipal elections, which includes 11 municipal corporations and 70 municipalities/nagar panchayats in the state started on Sunday. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3lg4mCr

West Bengal Assembly Elections: TMC cancels release of manifesto

The Chief Minister is expected to conduct a roadshow, days after sustaining injuries during election campaigning. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2OOt8xi

TMC`s attempt of stirring controversy with Mamata Banerjee`s injury incident has backfired, says BJP`s Kailash Vijayvargiya

"We are not worried. Those (TMC) who tried to use the wrong means to gain sympathy from people should be worried," said BJP National General Secretary. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/38Cessc

Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Miniter Rajnath Singh to visit Assam today

In Assam, Amit Shah will address the public in Margarita around 12:30 pm and at Nazira at 2 pm, after which he will then leave for West Bengal. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3eAcEDI

G7 meet in United Kingdom could witness first in-person quad meet

The group met on March 12 at the leaders level for the first time, but the meet was virtual due to the COVID-19 pandemic. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/30Jvd0h

State Election 2021: TRS and BJP working together to loot Telangana and its people, says Revanth Reddy

As many as 18.68 crore electors will cast vote at 2.7 lakh polling stations in Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Kerala, Assam and Puducherry. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2OiUlIJ

West Bengal Election 2021: Lotus will bloom in every corner of Bengal, says Anurag Thakur

Thakur also commented on TMC’s allegations of ‘BJP conspiracy’ behind the attack on Mamata, that it is natural for Mamata Banerjee to fear her impending defeat and to see all leaders leave one after the other, adding that the politics of appeasement is also coming to an end. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3lcrMbO

Amarnath Yatra to be held between June 28 and August 22 this year

The Amarnath Yatra Shrine Board announced that the yatra will run from 28 June to 22 August this year from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3qEBcxL

Fire breaks out on Delhi-Dehradun Shatabdi Express train in Uttarakhand

A compartment of the Delhi-Dehradun Shatabdi Express caught fire due to a short circuit. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/30D6laz

All you need to know about US visas as Joe Biden administration likely to bring respite for Indians

US visa is an official permission which allows a non-American citizen to enter the United States of America. It is a permit that grants its holder access to enter, travel and stay within the US. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2PR7XLu

COVID-19: DGCA issues guidelines on face masks, social distancing during air travel, `passengers will be de-boarded`

DCGA issued fresh guidelines for passengers planning to fly amid spike in COVID-19 cases in India. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3ezYwKU

DMK releases party manifesto for Tamil Nadu assembly elections 2021, promises reduction in petrol prices

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) president MK Stalin on Saturday (March 13) releases his party’s manifesto at the DMK headquarters Anna Arivalayam in the capital city. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2OMuMzE

Ex-BJP leader Yashwant Sinha joins Mamata Banerjee`s Trinamool Congress ahead of West Bengal assembly election 2021

Ex-BJP leader and former Union Minister Yashwant Sinha joined Mamata Banerjee's TMC on Saturday (March 13). from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3eHgevM

West Bengal Election Special: Zee News is geared up with a special line up of shows

Watch 'Bengal Chale Hum' at 7 PM and 'Kiska Bengal' at 7. 30 PM, Monday to Friday only on Zee News. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3bJVzW0

Lightning strike in Gurugram captured on CCTV, four people injured

CCTV footage caught the incident where the four men under the tree were struck by lightning from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3ew7717

Effortless and painless, says Ratan Tata after getting first shot of COVID-19 vaccine

Ratan Tata hoped that everyone can be immunised and protected soon. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3qNhOP7

Kerala Assembly Election 2021: First woman in 25 years to get IUML ticket

Noorbina Rashid will contest from Kozhikode South constituency and it is for the first time since 1996, a woman candidate has been fielded by the Muslim League. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/30FCoqg

Dr Harsh Vardhan inaugurates Green Crematoria pyres in Delhi to mitigate air pollution

"The system is designed with an efficient scrubbing system offering reduced emission of smoke, oil/greases, hydrocarbons, and particulates with ease of recycle and disposal of scrubbed liquid and solids," the press release said. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3ctTnkD

State Assembly Election 2021: BJP holds meeting to discuss strategy, finalise candidates for upcoming polls

The meeting was conducted at 7:30 pm, at JP Nadda's residence in New Delhi on Friday (March 12) and continued till late 1:00 am on Saturday (March 13). from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3qEk0Zf

Over 2.6 million trees planted in India in 2020, provided rural employment during COVID-19 pandemic

Plantation drives also improved the environment in tangible ways. Water tables were expected to rise due to the growing vegetation, conflicts between humans and animals were reduced, and villagers could grow inexpensive fodder for their cattle instead of having to buy it. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2Ncuhyc

Complete lockdown imposed in Maharashtra’s Aurangabad on weekends after surge in COVID-19 cases

In a bid to contain the spread of coronavirus cases, the Aurangabad administration in Maharashtra has imposed a complete lockdown on weekends now. Earlier, the district authorities had announced partial lockdown on weekdays in the light of surge in COVID-19 cases. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3rL7ys2

Ahead of COVID-19 lockdown, people flock liquor shop in Nagpur, flout social distancing norms

Due to a surge in COVID-19 cases in Maharashtra, the state government on Thursday (March 11) decided to impose a lockdown in Nagpur district from March 15 to 21. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2OiwfxL

Karnataka government tightens rules for weddings, public congregations amid surge in COVID-19 cases

Amid the surge in COVID-19 cases, the BS Yediyurappa-led Karnataka government has banned large gatherings at public functions and wedding ceremonies across the state. As per the earlier guideline, over 500 people were allowed to attend social events including weddings and 100 for other congregations in closed spaces while maintaining social distancing protocols. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2PQeTse

India records 24,882 new COVID-19 cases in last 24 hours, active count climbs to 2.02 lakh

So far, India has witnessed a total of 1,13,33,728 coronavirus infections, of which, 1,09,73,260 have recovered, while 1,58,446 have succumbed to the virus. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3ezJEw4

Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat to chair conference on Jal Jeevan Mission today

The Jal Jeevan Mission is a flagship programme of the Union Government for providing tap water connection in every rural household by 2024. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/38zBBvw

Seven terrorist associates held in Jammu and Kashmir, arms and ammunition recovered

Police claim it as a big success and believe that a big network of terrorists in the area is broken. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3crCcQP

We strive for a region that is free, open, and unconstrained by coercion: Quad leaders

India, Australia, Japan and the United States said that they are united in a shared vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3vjzNQT

NEET 2021 to be held on August 1, will be conducted in 11 languages, says NTA

The NEET 2021 will be conducted in 11 languages, including Hindi and English through Pen and Paper mode. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3qHnyKt

Farmers stage protest outside BJP MLA`s residence in Haryana

A group of farmers held a protest outside BJP MLA Aseem Goel's residence in Ambala and burnt effigies objecting to a remark made by him against farmers who are protesting against farm laws. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/30DvIc1

Pune schools to remain shut amid spike in COVID-19 cases, markets and malls to function till 10 PM

The bars and restaurants will function till 10 PM with a capacity of 50 per cent. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3tbDtlJ

PM Narendra Modi launches ‘Amrit Mahotsav’, flags off Dandi March, says ‘India won`t forget its freedom fighters’

The Amrit Mahotsav is a series of events to be organised by the Government to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of India`s Independence. It will be celebrated as a Jan-Utsav in the spirit of Jan-Bhagidari. The curtain raiser activities are beginning from March 12, 75 weeks prior to August 15, 2022. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2NgVq3e

NEP 2020 will help in solving unemployment problem, says Biren Singh

Appreciating the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his far-sighted vision, he said that NEP had been revised taking into view the importance of quality education in making the country a Global Power. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/30CnEsc

Over 60 people fall sick after eating Mahashivratri`s prasad

Several devotees feel sick after eating 'prasad' distributed on the occasion of Mahashivratri. ''The medical teams of several hospitals have collected samples of patients," said the medical officer. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3bJtkal

Prahlad Singh Patel inaugurates digitisation of 4.5 crore pages of records and exhibition on Mahatma Gandhi

According to the Ministry of Culture, the exhibition on 'Mahatma Gandhi and the Non-Cooperation Movement' is based on the original documents. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3t9LMyw

CBI summons TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee`s kin for questioning in coal scam on March 15

The Central Bureaus of Investigation (CBI) has summoned the brother-in-law of TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee on March 15 in connection with an illegal coal-mining case, officials said on Friday. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2NeNQGi

Madhya Pradesh class 10 board exam to begin from April 30: Check paper pattern, marks scheme

For the students who will appear for this examination, check below for the paper pattern, marking scheme and tips on how to best prepare for the exam. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3vfQoFh

Cycle rally organised in Punjab`s Amritsar to celebrate 75 years of India’s Independence

The rally began at Jallianwala Bagh and concluded at the statue of Mahatma Gandhi at Company Bagh. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3eJryYH

West Bengal Assembly election 2021: TMC has turned into private company where only `Didi` and `Bhaipo` can speak freely, says BJP`s Suvendu Adhikari

Suvendu Adhikari said that there is a lack of employment opportunities in West Bengal and to bring a change, there is a need to remove TMC. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3t6L4Sw

Train services resume in Punjab after farmers end blockade of rail tracks after 169 days

Savinder Singh, a leader of the Kisan Mazdoor Sangarsh Committee, said they decided to withdraw the rail blockade after a meeting of all protesting farmer unions. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/30ytnPP

PM Narendra Modi pays floral tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Sabarmati Ashram, launches `Amrit Mahotsav`

The Prime Minister is also set to flag off the Dandi March from the Ashram, as part of 'Amrit Mahotsav' programme to mark 75 years of India`s independence. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3clQUZH

91 years after Mahatma Gandhi’s ‘Salt Satyagrah’, PM Narendra Modi to flag off ‘Dandi March’ from Sabarmati Ashram

For the march, Gandhi wanted strict adherence to the principles of satyagraha and ahimsa. For this reason, he recruited the marchers, not from any political party, but from the residents of his own ashram, who were thoroughly trained in the principles of ‘satya’ and ‘ahimsa’ from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3td8hmk

Brahma Kumaris` Dadi Hriday Mohini - a ‘Rajyogini’ who dedicated her life to alleviate human suffering

Brahma Kumaris' chief administrator ‘Dadi’ Hriday Mohini died on Thursday at a private hospital in Mumbai. She was 93. She was undergoing treatment at Saifee Hospital in Mumbai for the last 15 days, according to a spokesperson of the spiritual organisation. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/30AKDUp

China’s gives green signal to dam projects on Brahmaputra river in its new five-year plan

India’s neighbour, China is planning to harness the lower reaches of the Brahmaputra river, commonly known as Yarlung Tsangpo in China. Number of projects listed under China’s new five-year plan are going to be built very close to the border of the two nations. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3qH60Ox

CM Yogi Adityanath to campaign in West Bengal on March 17

Elections to 294-member West Bengal Assembly will be held in eight phases from March 27 to April 29. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3crUi5l

Light rains lash Delhi-NCR after national capital records hottest day on March 11

The national capital recorded a maximum temperature of 35.2 degrees Celsius on Thursday (March 11), six notches above normal and the highest so far this year from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3rLSyKM

Uttarakhand CM Tirath Singh Rawat likely to expand cabinet today

Assembly polls in Uttarakhand are scheduled to take place next year, in 2022. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/30CSUaC

TMC to hold two-hour-long silent protest against `attack` on Mamata Banerjee today

Members of Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Thursday (March 11) announced that the party would hold a two-hour-long 'silent protest' tomorrow. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/38vVUK9

PM Narendra Modi to inaugurate Azadi ka Amrut Mahotsav in Ahmedabad today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday (March 12) will inaugurate 'Azadi ka Amrut Mahotsav' to mark 75 years of nation’s Independence. The prime minister will also flag off Padyatra from Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad on the occasion. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3bC4M2E

First Quad leaders’ summit today, focus on cooperation in Indo-Pacific region, COVID-19, climate change

The Quad Summit comes at a time of increased Chinese aggressiveness, not only in the region but with Quad member countries as well. Beijing has locked horns with Australia and the US on the trade front, Japan over Senkaku islands, and a border stand-off with India, that has seen disengagement at one area so far. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3vgdQC6

Joe Biden`s intention was to honour contribution of Indian Americans: White House on `Indians taking over US` remark

With specifically mentioning Indians taking over the country, US President Joe Biden’s intention was to honour the incredible contribution of the Indian Americans in the field of science, said the White House on Thursday (March 11). from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3bFPZny

Vietnam agree to work closely on key issues with India at UNSC

India and Vietnam on Thursday (March 11) held bilateral consultations on United Nations Security Council issues using the VTC platform where both sides agreed to work closely together on key issues on the UNSC agenda. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2OmasoE

Canadian billboard thanks PM Narendra Modi for providing COVID-19 vaccine

India on Wednesday (February 17) approved one million doses of COVID-19 vaccines for Canada. The development comes days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to his Canadian counterpart Justin Trudeau. India will be sending a tranche of 1.5 million more doses to Canada. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/38wpVtd

Uttrakhand CM Tirath Singh Rawat to expand Cabinet soon

Sources stated that the state can have eleven ministers. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3cm93qf

Farmers` protests: Two farm union leaders found staying at 3-star hotels in Delhi

According to the bills of TDI CLUB Retreat Hotel accessed by Zee News, Rajewal spent more than 1 lakh 30 thousand on hotel bills from December 12, 2020 to January 28, 2021. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3l2JQoM

Maha Shivratri 2021: Political leaders extend greetings on the occasion

On the occasion of Mahashivratri on Thursday (March 11), political leaders extended greetings to the people of the country. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3eqfFGR

Karnataka: 2.41 kg gold worth Rs 1.10 crore seized at Mangaluru Airport

A team led by Dr. Kapil Gade IRS Deputy Commissioner and other department officers intercepted a female passenger named Mohammed Ali Sameera. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3t999bE

Please be calm, urges ‘injured’ West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee after Nandigram incident

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who is undergoing treatment at a state-run SSKM Hospital in Kolkata following the alleged attack on her in Nandigram, issued a video statement from the hospital on Thursday (March 11). from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3rG7WrK

CKD patients need to be extra cautious amid COVID-19, says doctors

World Kidney Day (WKD) is observed on March 11 every year and the aim of this day is to raise awareness of the importance of kidneys to the overall health and to reduce the frequency and impact of kidney disease and its associated health problems. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/38uZunF

PM Narendra Modi`s mother Heeraben takes first dose of COVID vaccine

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Thursday that his mother Heeraben Modi has received the first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. The PM made the announcement on Twitter. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3bzu95e

Delhi Assembly panel to resend proposal for salary hike of MLAs soon

The basic salary of the legislature was proposed to increase from the current Rs 12,000 to Rs 50,000 and their overall monthly pay from Rs 88,000 at present to Rs 2.1 lakh. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3cpDR9s

Maharashtra postpones MPSC exam in view of rising COVID-19 cases

The Maharashtra Public Service Commission has postponed the State Service Pre-Examination to be held on March 14, 2021. The decision has been taken against the backdrop of increasing COVID-19 cases in the state. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3rE34n0

Is Maharashtra heading towards another COVID-19 lockdown? Shiv Sena has the answer

Amid the surge in COVID-19 cases in the state, Maharashtra ruling party, Shiv Sena in its editorial on Wednesday (March 10) warned the citizens, once again, of another lockdown. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3lcvzG3

United Nations calls for reversal of Myanmar coup and condemns violence

The coup reversed years of slow progress toward democracy in Myanmar, which for five decades had languished under strict military rule that led to international isolation and sanctions. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3l5jsuk

No comprehensive scheme for rehabilitation of beggars, government informs Rajya Sabha

The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment gave the information in a written reply to the question put forth by Biju Janta Dal (BJP) Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament (MP) Prasanna Acharaya. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2PKy6eU

Coronavirus cases rising in India again, 22,854 new infections registered in last 24 hours

In a major cause of concerns for the Centre and medical authorities, India on Thursday registered close to 23,000 new Covid-19 cases in a single day, the highest in the past two and half months and around 5,000 more than the previous day`s cases. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3bydhvN

JEE Main 2021 Admit Card for March Session, check date, download link at jeemain.nta.nic.in

The National Testing Agency is expected to release the JEE Main March admit card 2021 on Thursday (March 11) at its official site- jeemain.nta.nic.in. The students would be able to download their admit cards for JEE Main 2021 March as the NTA will update the download link today. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2NaVd1s

Delhi High Court orders police to provide protection to homosexual woman, married against will

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday (March 10) ordered the Police to provide protection to a lesbian woman, who was married against her wishes, from her family members and in-laws. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3rOqlmc

Bhagavad Gita inspires us to question, encourages debate: PM Narendra Modi

The event has been organised to commemorate the sale of over 5 lakh copies of the Swami Chidbhavanandaji`s Bhagavad Gita. Swami Chidbhavanandaji is the founder of Sri Ramakrishna Tapovanam Ashram at Thirupparaithurai, Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3qCHw8W

AAP leader Raghav Chadha tests positive for COVID-19, breaks news on Twitter

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Raghav Chadha on Thursday (March 11) has tested positive for the COVID-19. The AAP leader and vice-chairman of Delhi Jal Board revealed that he has been tested positive on microblogging website, Twitter. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/38tJHp4

QUAD leaders to discuss THESE topics in first summit on March 12

The leaders of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue are set to hold the maiden QUAD summit on Friday (March 12). Leaders from Australia, India, Japan and the United States will be attending the summit which aims to discuss a variety of global issues ranging from COVID-19 pandemic, economic crisis and climate change. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2N7gOb5

Karnataka reports first case of South African COVID-19 variant, 29 cases of UK variant

The first case of COVID-19 infection from the coronavirus variant from South Africa has been detected in Karnataka, the state health department said in its bulletin on Wednesday (March 10). from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3ceZSI8

Assam assembly elections 2021: Congress announces second list of 26 candidates

The Congress on Wednesday (March 10) announced a list of 26 candidates for the second phase of the Assam legislative Assembly elections. The party has also appointed Mohan Prakash and Jayadev Jena as All India Congress Committee (AICC). from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3byOozT

National Rail Plan aims to increase modal share of Railways in freight to 45 percent, says Piyush Goyal

Union Railway Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday (March 10) announced that the Indian Railways has prepared a National Rail Plan (NRP) to create a ‘future ready’ Railway system latest by 2030. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3esYrs8

US aims at helping India develop its own defense industrial base, says Pentagon

The Biden administration is looking at deepening its military and technical cooperation with India by not only providing it with arms and equipment, but also helping New Delhi develop its own defense industrial base, a senior Pentagon official told lawmakers here on Wednesday (March 10). from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3esRs2z

Kerala Assembly Elections 2021: Communist Party of India(Marxist) announces 83 candidates, 5 ministers not on list

Five ministers of the Kerala Government and 33 sitting MLAs of the Left Democratic Front (LDF) will not be in the fray. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3rAX5zk

Assam Assembly Elections 2021: 281 candidates file nomination for first phase

Elections to the 126-member Assam assembly will be held in three phases on March 27, April 1 and April 6. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2OCLstl

Tirath Singh Rawat takes oath as Uttarakhand Chief Minister, PM Narendra Modi shares congratulatory message

Tirath Singh Rawat took oath as the new chief minister of Uttarakhand a day after Trivendra Singh Rawat stepped down from the post yesterday. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3l0qFMe

At least nine killed, several injured as bus fell into gorge in Himachal`s Chamba

The injured were rushed to Medical College Chamba. The cause of the accident is yet to be ascertained. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/30HSNKZ

GIC Recruitment 2021: Assistant Manager vacancies released on gicofindia.com

The application window will open from Thursday (March 11, 2021). The last date to apply for the posts is March 29, 2021. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3byFGly

SC issues notice to Centre on plea seeking neutral, uniform grounds of succession

This notice was issued after hearing a petition filed by lawyer and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3etrwUq

755 FIRs and 353 cases charge sheeted, over 1000 arrested in Delhi violence: Centre tells RS

The Ministry of Home Affairs on Wednesday (March 10, 2021) said that 755 FIRs, 1829 arrests and 353 cases were charge sheeted in cases related to riots in northeast Delhi. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3t4jzch

West Bengal Assembly Polls: TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee files nomination from Nandigram Assembly seat

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee filed her papers at the Haldia sub-divisional office, after taking part in a 2-km roadshow. Mamata will face her former protege and BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari in the high-profile Nandigram assembly seat. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3buTAVF

PC Chacko quits Congress, alleges groupism by top party leaders

In a blow to the Congress in poll bound Kerala, Senior leader P C Chacko announced his resignation from the party, alleging group interest is deciding party candidates for the assembly elections. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3bw68ff

Uzbekistan invites India for mega connectivity summit amid strengthening of ties

Even as India and Uzbekistan have seen increased high-level exchanges, New Delhi has been invited to an International connectivity summit from 15th to 16th July that will take place in the Uzbek capital Tashkent. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2N1Xwni

Tirath Singh Rawat: From RSS Pracharak to BJP`s new face in Uttarakhand

Currently, an MP from Garhwal in Uttarakhand, Tirath Singh's name was picked over other candidates including Union Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank and Uttarakhand Minister Dhan Singh Rawat. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3vddvQT

Help people get COVID vaccine: PM Narendra Modi tells BJP MPs at parliamentary party meeting

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is chairing the BJP Parliamentary Board Meeting which is being held at GMC Balyogi Auditorium in the Parliament Library building. Union Ministers Rajnath Singh, Nirmala Sitharaman, EAM Dr S Jaishankar, and Prahlad Patel have reached Parliament to participate in BJP parliamentary party meeting. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3t3RwK1

Google honours space scientist Udupi Ramachandra Rao on his birth anniversary with special doodle

Professor Udupi Ramachandra Rao became the first Indian inducted into the Satellite Hall of Fame in 2013 from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3v3TcVM

Andhra Pradesh municipal elections: Voting underway for 12 corporations, 71 municipalities

In 12 municipal corporations, there are 671 divisions. In 90 of those divisions, a candidate won unanimously without contest, and the elections are being held in the remaining 581 divisions. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3eqOUCe

PM Narendra Modi, JP Nadda, Amit Shah among BJP’s star campaigners for Assam assembly election, check full list

The names of Union minister Rajnath Singh, Nitin Gadkari, Narendra Singh Tomar, Smriti Irani, Arjun Munda, Jitendra Singh, Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi, Anurag Singh Thakur, BL Santosh, Baijayant Jay Panda, Dilip Saikia, Shah Nawaj Hussain, Poonam Mahajan, Manoj Tiwari, Ravi Kishan, and Locket Chatterjee also figure in the party’s star campaigners list. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2Ojgmqz

Meet COVID survivor Ranjim Prabal Das who scored perfect 100 in JEE-Mains, and follows Elon Musk

Ranjim Prabal Das, resident of Delhi, is one of the six candidates who secured a perfect 100 in the JEE-Mains exam. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/38tk0VY

Seven jailed for harassing lioness in Gujarat`s Gir forest - WATCH

Eight people were arrested in May 2018 after a video clip surfaced on social media in which they were seen harassing a lioness by luring it with a chicken as bait. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/38tjsPU

BJP parliamentary party meeting begins, PM Narendra Modi, Rajnath Singh, Nirmala Sitharaman present

INS Karanj, third Scorpene-Class Submarine, commissioned into Indian Navy

INS Karanj, India’s third Scorpene-class diesel-electric submarine, was commissioned into the Indian Navy in Mumbai on Wednesday. The Scorpene-class submarine was commissioned into the Indian Navy in Mumbai in presence of Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Karambir Singh and Admiral (Retired) VS Shekhawat. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2N3n3N3

Largest COVID-19 vaccination drive: India administers over 20 lakh doses in a day

The Health Secretary apprised the meeting on India achieving the landmark of administering more than 20 lakh doses in a single day. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3l33KQE

PLA yet to withdraw from several forward positions: Pentagon Commander on India-China LAC clash

During a Congressional hearing, Admiral Philips Davidson, Commander of the US Indo-Pacific Command, told members of the Senate Armed Services Committee that the greatest danger for the United States in this competition with China is the erosion of conventional deterrence. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3esJAOu

One in 3 women subjected to physical or sexual violence in their life: WHO

Research found that the number of women who face physical and sexual violence, approximately 736 million worldwide, has remained "largely unchanged over the past decade," according to a statement from the WHO. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3cnnASK

J Kameshwari, 103-year-old Karnataka resident, becomes oldest woman to get COVID-19 vaccine

J Kameshwari became the oldest woman in India to have received the COVID19 vaccine as per available data. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3vd9SKO

Supreme Court rejects plea challenging EC`s decision to hold West Bengal Assembly polls in eight phases

The bench initially told advocate M L Sharma, the petitioner, to approach the Calcutta High Court. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3qp0Ruk

Union Minister Giriraj Singh takes dig at Rahul Gandhi over ‘fisheries ministry’ remark, says `he should go to school`

After Rahul Gandhi's gaffe in Puducherry on February 17 calling for the setting up of a separate ministry for fisheries, Giriraj Singh had taken to Twitter to take a swipe at the Congress leader's "ignorance" and attempt to "spread misinformation". from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3v1YKQN

Giriraj Singh takes dig at Rahul Gandhi over ‘fisheries ministry’ remark, says `don’t know if his memory failed him`

Tamil Nadu assembly election 2021: DMDK quits AIADMK-BJP alliance as seat-sharing talks fail

Actor-turned-politician Vijayakanth-led Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK) quits AIADMK-BJP alliance a month before Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. DMDK leader said that the decision was taken over non-allocation of expected seats or constituencies for the upcoming state polls. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3v6KqXc

BJP MP Jyotiraditya Scindia replies to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi`s ‘backbencher’ statement

A day after Congress leader Rahul Gandhi took a jibe at his once close friend and former party leader, Jyotiraditya Scindia reacted to the situation. “It would have been a different situation, had Rahul Gandhi been concerned the same way as he is now, when I was in Congress,” said Scindia. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3qtZR8j

Batla House encounter: Will Sonia Gandhi, Mamata Banerjee and Arvind Kejriwal apologise now, asks BJP after court verdict

Addressing a press conference in the national capital, Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said, "Why is the Congress, Mamata Didi and all those who questioned the Batla House encounter silent now after the court's verdict in this case.'' from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3qsSQ7F

PM Narendra Modi inaugurates 1.9 km long ‘Maitri Setu` bridge between India and Bangladesh

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday (March 9, 2021) inaugurated the 'Maitri Setu' between India and Bangladesh, a bridge built over the Feni river, via videoconferencing. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2MYIcI6

Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia presents Rs 69000 cr `Deshbhakti Budget`, promises free COVID-19 vaccine for all

The AAP-led Delhi government on Tuesday (March 9) presented its seventh Outcome Budget on the second day of the Delhi Assembly’s budget session for 2021-22. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3btzU4n

Enforcement Directorate raids Punjab MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira’s properties in money laundering case

The searches are being carried out at Khaira's residence in Chandigarh, five other locations in Haryana and Punjab and two places in Delhi. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2PBkVwL

Lockdown imposed in 11 Thane hotspots from March 13 to 31 as COVID-19 cases surge, Here’s what is open and what will remain closed

A lockdown starting from March 13 was declared on Monday (March 8) in 11 hotspots in Thane city by the civic administration. The lockdown will remain in place till March 31. The order was issued by Vipin Sharma, Thane Municipal Commissioner. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2Ov9J4l

Deputy CM Manish Sisodia to present 7th budget in Delhi Assembly today, visits Hanuman temple

Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Tuesday (march 9) was spotted visiting Hanuman temple before presenting the budget in the state assembly on the second day. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3kYJGi5

Delhi`s per capita income goes down to Rs 3.51 lakh, SGDP down by 5.68%

The advance estimates reveal that Delhi’s per capita income, which stands at the second position in India, dropped from Rs.3,76,211 in 2019-20 to Rs.3,54,004 in 2020-21. Adding to the worry, the state gross domestic product (SGDP) has also shown a dip by around 5.68%, as per the economic survey. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3egIKo2

India `stands out` in terms of its COVID-19 vaccine policy, says IMF’s Gita Gopinath

Chief Economist of the International monetary fund (IMF), Gita Gopinath on Monday (March 8) hailed India’s COVID-19 vaccine policy. India has been at the forefront in fighting the coronavirus pandemic and ‘really stands out’ in terms of its vaccine policy, highlighted Gita Gopinath. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/30sQZFg

`One-sided and false assertions`: India condemns UK lawmakers` debate on farmers` stir