Tomar, Goyal lead talks with farmers, Shah, Rajnath stay away for now

New Delhi (IANS) Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar and Consumer Affairs Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday headed the government side in the much-awaited talks with over 30 farmer unions on the sixth day of the ongoing farmers' protest.

Jolt for Kerala as SC allows CBI probe into Cong workers' murder

New Delhi/Kannur (Kerala) (IANS) The Pinarayi Vijayan government on Tuesday suffered a huge setback when the apex court upheld the verdict of the Kerala High Court's division bench to hand over the probe into the murder of two Youth Congress workers…

Govt plans to clarify misconceptions on farm laws in farmers meet

New Delhi (IANS) As the farmers have agreed to hold talks with the Central government, a group of cabinet ministers would clear their misconceptions about the three farm laws enacted in September during the Monsoon Session of Parliament -- the bone…

Vaccine will not be released for mass use unless proven immunogenic: Serum Institute

Chennai (IANS) Vaccine development company Serum Institute, India on Tuesday said the Covidshield vaccine will not be released for mass use unless it is proven immunogenic, and safe.

The company also said the serious adverse event (SAE) that…

18.20% polling in Hyderabad till 1 pm

Hyderabad (IANS) Only 18.20 per cent voters cast their votes in the elections to Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) till 1 p.m., polling officials said.

The turnout remained dull as few voters turned out to cast their votes, despite…

Farmers try to enter Delhi by breaking barricades at Ghazipur

New Delhi (IANS) Agitating farmers on the Delhi-Uttar Pradesh border near Ghazipur on Tuesday tried to enter the national capital by breaking the barricades. However, they were soon pacified by their own leaders. 

A group of farmers tried to…

Modi, Shah greet BSF on its 56th Raising Day

New Delhi (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday greeted the troopers of the Border Security Force (BSF) on its 56th Raising Day saying it has distinguished itself as a valorous force, committed to protect the nation and assist citizens during…

Farmers should talk to Centre to clear confusion over agri bills: Bihar CM

Patna (IANS) While farmers in the country are on the roads, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said that they should talk to the Centre to sort out the confusion over the new agri bills.

Farmers mainly from Punjab and Uttar Pradesh are on…

After praising PM Modi, Anand Sharma regrets 'error'

New Delhi (IANS) After praising Prime Minister over his visit to the vaccine centres, Congress leader Anand Sharma said it was an error. He later clarified much to the satisfaction of his party.

"Regretting the error in our earlier tweet where…

J&K Panchayat bypolls: 64% polling for Panches, 57% for Sarpanch posts

Jammu (IANS) The first phase of maiden bye-elections for seats of Panchayat-level bodies in J&K recorded 64 per cent voting turnout for Panches and 57 per cent for Sarpanch vacancies, State Election Commissioner K.K. Sharma said on Sunday.

The…