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Afghan Foreign Minister in India for talks

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Mohammed Haneef Atmar is on a three-day visit to New Delhi amid uncertainty over U.S. troop withdrawal

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar with Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan Mohammed Haneef Atmar during a meeting, in New Delhi.

Mosque trustee questions ‘mischievous’ plea in SC

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‘The petition intends to isolate Muslim community’

Teele Wali Masjid

Parliament proceedings | Budget session may end on March 25

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The Budget session of Parliament, which is scheduled to go on till April 8, is likely to be curtailed by March 25 owing to the Assembly elections in Assam, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Puducherry. The Opposition, according to sources, had wanted the session to end by March 19, but the government refused to give in. There is important government business pending including the all-important Appropriation Bill yet to be passed in the Rajya Sabha. “We haven’t decided the last date so far, but

A view of the Lok Sabha during the ongoing Budget session of Parliament, in New Delhi.

Yechury seeks 100% VVPAT-EVM tallying

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CPI(M) leader raises poll bond issue with ECI

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar with Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan Mohammed Haneef Atmar during a meeting, in New Delhi.

Afghan Foreign Minister in India for talks

Teele Wali Masjid

Mosque trustee questions ‘mischievous’ plea in SC

A view of the Lok Sabha during the ongoing Budget session of Parliament, in New Delhi.

Parliament proceedings | Budget session may end on March 25

Yechury seeks 100% VVPAT-EVM tallying

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Why should welfare be dependent on caste quota benefits alone, asks SC judge

A health worker holds a dose of Covishield in Chennai. File

Centre tells States to increase interval between Covishield doses

Assembly Elections 2021

West Bengal Pradesh Congress Committee President Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury releasing the party manfesto, ahead of State Assembly polls, in Kolkata, on March 22.

West Bengal Assembly polls | Congress manifesto promises 'glorious' days of B. C. Roy Shiv Sahay Singh

The party, in alliance with the Left Front, will focus on the law and order situation, women's safety, social security, industrialisation and job creation in the State.

Amit Shah, Nadda slam Congress for aligning with Ajmal’s AIUDF

LDF senses a chance for victory in Kalamassery

BJP proposes anti-religious conversion law, ban on cow slaughter, sand mining

Puducherry will witness double engine growth if BJP-led alliance is voted to power: Gadkari

COVID-19

Chennai Corporation has started disinfection of neighborhoods with COVID-19 positive cases.

India reports 46,951 new COVID cases Special Correspondent

3,000 more cases and 212 deaths in last 24 hours

COVID-19 | Weekend tests dip, but positivity rate stays high

Centre warns of ‘upsurge’ following Kumbh Mela at Haridwar

‘6 crore vaccine doses sent to 76 nations, 4.5 crore administered in India’

India-Israel joint venture develops oral vaccine for COVID-19

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No compound, penal interest be charged from borrowers during loan moratorium period: Supreme Court

Talks between Indus Commissioners of India, Pakistan underway

Coronavirus | India’s COVID-19 active caseload rises to 3,45,377

PM Modi pays tribute to Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev, Rajguru on 'Shaheed Diwas'

Parliament proceedings live | Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev, Rajguru household names for valour and patriotism, inspiration for entire nation: Naidu

Coronavirus updates | Maharashtra might go into lockdown if cases continue to rise, says Minister

Morning digest: Many killed at a shooting in Colorado supermarket, vote on resolution against Sri Lanka at UNHRC today, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day

Afghan Foreign Minister in India for talks

Mohammed Haneef Atmar is on a three-day visit to New Delhi amid uncertainty over U.S. troop withdrawal

MGNREGA: Water harvesting, conservation structures starting to pay off

Workers must be allowed to participate in the actual planning exercises of the Gram Sabha, say beneficiaries

Ministry slams Oxfam inequality index

‘The rank assigned to India and methodology adopted is not clear’

Omar, Mehbooba slam bill on L-G’s powers in Delhi

Term legislation an attack on federal structure

MoD signs ₹1,056 cr. contract for 1,300 LSVs

The Ministry of Defense on Monday signed a ₹1,056 crore contract with Mahindra Defence Systems Limited (MDSL) for the supply of 1,300 Light

Delhi HC asks Centre, EC to respond to plea on violation of COVID-19 guidelines

Petition seeks to debar campaigners, candidates from campaigning in Assembly polls for repeatedly violating the mandatory guidelines

Justice Ramana rues unequal access to justice

Poor, vulnerable still cannot enforce their rights, says senior SC judge

Parliament proceedings | Budget session may end on March 25

The Budget session of Parliament, which is scheduled to go on till April 8, is likely to be curtailed by March 25 owing to the Assembly elections in

COVID-19 | Weekend tests dip, but positivity rate stays high

Kerala records 12 deaths, 3.56% test positivity; A.P. and Telangana add over 300 cases; 10 succumb to virus in Karnataka

National Film Awards | Priyadarshan, Kangana, Dhanush bag top honours

Marakar is best feature film, Sanjay Chauhan best director at national film awards event

Yechury seeks 100% VVPAT-EVM tallying

CPI(M) leader raises poll bond issue with ECI

UAE brokered India-Pakistan détente, says report; MEA maintains silence

New Delhi has consistently rejected third party intervention

Independent MP complains of threat from Sena MP

Arvind Sawant denies charge, says Navneet Rana uses discourteous language

Mosque trustee questions ‘mischievous’ plea in SC

‘The petition intends to isolate Muslim community’

Why should welfare be dependent on caste quota benefits alone, asks SC judge

Affirmative action is not just reservation, he says

Rajya Sabha passes Mines and Mineral Amendment Bill

It dilutes the power and constitutional obligations of the State, say ally AIADMK and Opposition

India should back UNHRC resolution against Sri Lanka: CPI

D. Raja says India should not set any precedence of supporting injustice by favouring Sri Lanka

EC bans bike rallies 72 hours before polling

It cites instances of ‘anti-social elements’ intimidating voters

Most IB offices running from rented buildings: MHA

COVID curbs slowed down construction of premises, House panel told

Parliament proceedings | Marine Aids to Navigation Bill passed by Lok Sabha

It lays out a fresh framework to establish and manage vessel traffic services, besides changing the use of the term marine aids to navigation.

Treasury benches stall Rajya Sabha over Deshmukh issue

Shiv Sena walks out of LS as BJP MPs raise extortion allegation

Defence Ministry to procure 1,300 locally made light combat vehicles

The induction of the vehicles is planned to be completed in four years.

Parliament proceedings | Lok Sabha passes Bill that seeks to clarify that 'Govt.' in Delhi means 'L-G'

The Bill also makes it mandatory for the Delhi government to take the opinion of the L-G before any executive action.

PDP leader Parra a crucial player in ‘political-separatist-terrorist’ nexus in J&K: NIA

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Monday said incarcerated Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leader Waheed-ur-Rahman Para was "a crucial player

Parliament proceedings | Lok Sabha clears Bill to allow upto 74% FDI in insurance sector

Move aimed at solving long term capital availability in sector, says Finance Minister

Supreme Court to hear pleas against NRI husbands in July

Petition highlights instances of suffering for women

I-T Dept search finds multi-crore tax evasion by Jharkhand group

The Income-Tax Department has detected unaccounted sales amounting to ₹185 crore during the searches on a Jharkhand-based group engaged in the

Parliament Proceedings | Param Bir Singh’s letter rocks Lok Sabha; BJP demands resignation of MVA govt, Sena defends

Mr. Kotak said the letter reflected that those who are in the government were using officials in collecting money but the Chief Minister so far has not uttered a single word on the issue.

India reports 46,951 new COVID cases

3,000 more cases and 212 deaths in last 24 hours

Plea on manual scavenging | Can't compel anyone to file their replies, says SC

A notice was issued in the matter in 2019 and there are over 40 respondents but only 13 have so far filed their counter affidavit.

PM launches 'Catch the Rain' campaign, says MGNREGA funds be spent for rain water conservation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday launched 'Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain' campaign for conserving water and stressed that every penny of

Centre tells States to increase interval between Covishield doses

Vaccine more effective at 6-8 week gap, says Health Ministry

Gandhi Peace Prize for Mujibur Rahman, late Oman Sultan

Award recognises their visionary leadership, says Culture Ministry

Supreme Court to hear fresh plea of DJB seeking directions to Haryana government on release of Yamuna water

Water supply in the river has reduced substantially and demand has been increasing in the national capital.

Centre, MP, UP sign MoU to implement Ken-Betwa river interlinking project

Agreement comes amid protests over submerging of tiger sanctuary, row between States over water sharing

As Haryana CM goes on ‘virtual’ inauguration spree, Congress says BJP leaders fear ‘boycott’

Following the Centre’s agricultural laws, farmer outfits have announced that all legislators, including those from the BJP, the Jannayak Janta Party and the Independents, will be boycotted.

Parliament proceedings | Govt introduces NaBFID Bill in Lok Sabha

Union Cabinet approved a budget proposal of setting up a Development Finance Institution (DFI) last week

Saradha scam: CBI searches premises of three SEBI officials

The searches are being carried out at six locations in Mumbai, according to a CBI official.

Jairam Ramesh fears interlinking of Ken, Betwa will ‘destroy’ Panna Tiger Reserve

Chief Ministers of Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh will sign an agreement for linking the rivers Ken and Betwa

Parliament proceedings updates | March 22, 2021

The Finance Bill, 2021, that will give effect to the financial proposals of the Centre for the financial year 2021-22 will be taken up for consideration and passing in the Lok Sabha in today's proceedings.

Coronavirus updates | March 22, 2021

AstraZeneca says U.S. trial data shows COVID-19 vaccine 79% effective; South African sale of unused Indian AstraZeneca vaccines finalised

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