Rakesh Tikait welcomes SC order, but says farmer protests will continue

New Delhi (IANS) Farmer leaders on Tuesday welcomed the Supreme Court decision to suspend the three farm laws but said they will not leave the protest site till the three laws were repealed.

Speaking to media after the Supreme Court order,…

Vaccine transport commences, first consignment reaches Delhi

New Delhi (IANS) The first consignment of Covid-19 vaccine arrived at the Indira Gandhi International Airport of the national capital as the country's civil aviation sector has swung into action for providing an expeditious roll-out of India's…

AG to SC: Khalistan supporters have infiltrated farmers protest

New Delhi (IANS) Attorney General (AG) K K Venugopal on Tuesday told the Supreme Court that the Khalistan supporters have infiltrated the farmers protest against the three farm laws.

A bench headed by Chief Justice S.A. Bobde and comprising…

Political dynasts weakening democracy: PM

New Delhi (IANS) Without taking names of political rivals, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday said that political dynasts posed the biggest threat to democracy and appealed to the youth to enter politics to redress the situation.

"There…

India reports 12.5K new Covid cases, lowest in 7 months

New Delhi (IANS) With 12,584 new coronavirus infections reported in the last 24 hours on Tuesday, India recorded the lowest single-day figure in over seven months taking India's overall tally to 1,04,79,179.

Before this, the lowest number…

Pay penalty if not already filed I-T returns, no more extensions now

New Delhi (IANS) The Central Board of Direct Taxes dashed hopes of all taxpayers waiting for further extension of due dates for filing tax returns rejecting all representation in this regard, citing that the process cannot be delayed 'indefinitely'…

11 die after consuming suspected spurious liquor in MP

Morena (IANS) At least 11 people have died after consuming suspected spurious liquor in Madhya Pradesh's Morena district, police said on Tuesday.

According to the police, probe is underway to ascertain whether the deaths were due to the…

A-G defends farm laws tooth and nail

New Delhi (IANS) Attorney General K.K. Venugopal on Monday vehemently opposed the Supreme Court's insistence to put the implementation of the farm laws on hold. The A-G said more than 2,000 farmers have entered into contract under the laws and…

Made in India vaccines most cost effective in the world: Modi

New Delhi (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday emphasised that India is entering into a decisive battle against Covid-19, as the country prepares for the Made in India vaccination drive from January 16.

Making the closing remarks at…

BJP will return to power in Assam with 100 plus seats: Nadda

Silchar (Assam) (IANS) BJP's national President J.P. Nadda said on Monday that the saffron party has been winning all the elections in the country from Jammu and Kashmir to Telangana, and it would return to power in Assam once again with 100 plus…