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75th year of Independence | Panel led by Narendra Modi formed

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The Centre on Friday set up a high-level committee for planning the commemoration of the 75th year of Independence in 2022, the Union Culture Ministry said in a statement. The Ministry notified the formation of the 259-member national committee, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Friday. Earlier, the government had set up an implementation committee chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah and a committee of secretaries for the purpose. “The national committee includes dignitaries and

Prime Minister Narendra Modi gestures during his Independence Day address from the Red Fort on August 15, 2020.

Farm laws an internal matter of India: U.K. High Commissioner to India

Suhasini Haidar

Incidents here have ripples in the U.K., says Alexander Ellis.

British High Commissioner to India Alexander Ellis interacts with the media on March 5, 2021. Photo: Twitter/@UKinIndia

Plea against ban on blood donation by gay, transgender persons

Legal Correspondent

Supreme Court issues notice to Centre on petition against guidelines

The Supreme Court on Friday asked the government to respond to a plea challenging blood donation guidelines which ban transgender persons, members of the gay community and sex workers from donating blood.. File

DRDO tests Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet technology

The test was carried out at around 10.30 a.m. from the integrated test range (ITR) launch platform at Chandipur

Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully carries out a flight demonstration based on Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet (SFDR) technology from Integrated Test Range at Chandipur off the coast of Odisha, Friday, March 5, 2021.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi gestures during his Independence Day address from the Red Fort on August 15, 2020.

75th year of Independence | Panel led by Narendra Modi formed

British High Commissioner to India Alexander Ellis interacts with the media on March 5, 2021. Photo: Twitter/@UKinIndia

Farm laws an internal matter of India: U.K. High Commissioner to India

The Supreme Court on Friday asked the government to respond to a plea challenging blood donation guidelines which ban transgender persons, members of the gay community and sex workers from donating blood.. File

Plea against ban on blood donation by gay, transgender persons

Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully carries out a flight demonstration based on Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet (SFDR) technology from Integrated Test Range at Chandipur off the coast of Odisha, Friday, March 5, 2021.

DRDO tests Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet technology

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Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh at the Combined Commanders’ Conference in Narmada district on March 5, 2021.

Armed forces now proactive and more resolute in response: Rajnath

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has announced that Driving License and Certificate of Registration for vehicles can now be sought online, without the need to visit an RTO. Image used for representation purpose.

Driving License, Registration Certificate to be available online

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Medical workers get ready to take swab samples of passengers at a railway station in New Delhi. File

Rise in COVID-19 cases in six States: Health Ministry Special Correspondent

Maharashtra saw highest number of casualties, followed by Punjab and Kerala, it says

Tamil Nadu doctor’s plea to step up vaccination drive

‘People from neighbouring T.N. villages can take vaccine in Puducherry’

Restrictions on entry to Karnataka from Kerala to be modified

TTD staff administered COVID-19 vaccine

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Morning Digest: Nine get death sentence in 2016 Bihar hooch tragedy case, Samyukt Kisan Morcha leader hints at nuanced stand on demands, and more

Congress decentralises candidate selection for Assembly elections

Spirit of behavioural change more important to counter climate change: Modi

Women studies centres seek extension of UGC grant

1.90 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses given: Health Ministry

Congress slams ‘distress privatisation’ by Centre

75th year of Independence | Panel led by Narendra Modi formed

The Centre on Friday set up a high-level committee for planning the commemoration of the 75th year of Independence in 2022, the Union Culture Ministry

Bar Council resolution is an attempt to intimidate me: Brinda Karat

CPI(M) Polit Bureau member elaborates on her response to the CJI’s remarks on two cases of rape

Fashion, books major draw for Indian women on Twitter

Micro-blogging site analysed over five lakh tweets sent by women users

Coronavirus | Rise in COVID-19 cases in six States: Health Ministry

Maharashtra saw highest number of casualties, followed by Punjab and Kerala, it says

Farmers’ protests | Samyukt Kisan Morcha leader hints at nuanced stand on demands

We should not be taking a hard stance on all the issues: Darshan Pal

Farm laws an internal matter of India: U.K. High Commissioner to India

Incidents here have ripples in the U.K., says Alexander Ellis.

Nirmala dismisses report on human rights in India

Says think tank has not even got country’s map correct

G-23 ready to campaign for Assembly polls: Azad

Hints at climb down by dissenting Congress leaders

Coronavirus | Tamil Nadu doctor’s plea to step up vaccination drive

Make representation before Health Ministry, SC tells petitioner

Driving License, Registration Certificate to be available online

These are among a total of 18 new services that will be made available online with Aadhaar-based verification

Disengagement key for progress in ties, India tells China

De-escalation in Eastern Ladakh alone will lead to the restoration of peace and tranquility, says MEA

Armed forces now proactive and more resolute in response: Rajnath

Minister stresses on increasing jointness in armed forces

Have faith in integrity of Deputy Election Commissioner in charge of Bengal polls, says Election Commission of India

There were media reports about a TMC MP’s complaint demanding his removal

Worldview with Suhasini Haidar | India-Sri Lanka ties after port deal

A video on India-Sri Lanka relations after weeks of strained ties

Plea against ban on blood donation by gay, transgender persons

Supreme Court issues notice to Centre on petition against guidelines

I-T raids on Taapsee, Anurag Kashyap: FM says they were raided in 2013 as well

In comments seen as defending income tax raids on Bollywood actor Taapsee Pannu and filmmaker Anurag Kashyap, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on

Amaravati ‘illegal’ land purchase: no coercive action, A.P. informs SC

Willing to hand over case to CBI for court-monitored investigation, it says

DRDO tests Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet technology

The test was carried out at around 10.30 a.m. from the integrated test range (ITR) launch platform at Chandipur

PM Modi pitches for deepening ties with Sweden in technology, research sectors

Narendra Modi also expressed condolences for the loss of lives in Sweden due to COVID-19.

MHA asks overseas citizens to seek special permit to undertake missionary, 'Tabligh' activities in country

Home Ministry official says rules were part of the 'brochure' published by it in 2019 and were recently consolidated and notified.

Platform ticket price hike temporary: railways

The national transporter said the increase in short-distance travel cost too was aimed at discouraging unnecessary travel during the pandemic.

Supreme Court says new rules to regulate OTT platforms lack teeth

Court protects Amazon Prime Video India Commercial head Aparna Purohit from arrest in ‘Tandav’ web series row

PLI scheme likely to boost India's manufacturing output by $520 billion in 5 years: PM Modi

The Prime Minister said the government is working to reduce compliance burden, further improve ease of doing business and cut down logistics costs for the industry.

Husband’s cruelty is no answer to wife’s alleged obscenity, says Supreme Court

The man said his wife had taken ‘300 Tik-Tok’ videos showing ‘obscene content’.

Coronavirus live updates | Punjab, Rajasthan CM get first jabs of anti-coronavirus vaccine

The number of people vaccinated against COVID-19 has reached 18.01 million in the country.

Morning Digest: OTT platforms will not have to register with govt., EPFO retains annual rate of interest at 8.5%, and more

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One Indian killed, two missing in Nepal police firing

Three Indians had crossed over to the Nepal side where they had a confrontation with the Nepal armed force on some matter, said police.

OBC quota should not exceed aggregate 50% of seats reserved for SCs/STs/OBCs: SC

Verdict quashes notifications issued by Maharashtra State Election Commission in 2018 and 2020

Expedite law on front-of-pack labelling with clear timelines: Experts

MNCs know global best practices but dilly-dally as much as possible in India, they say

Plea in Supreme Court seeks appointment of regular CBI Director through high-power panel

NGO says an interim appointment through an executive order is not envisaged in the 1946 Act.

Ascertaining facts on use of PM photo on vaccine certificates: EC

The Election Commission is “ascertaining facts” regarding a complaint that the use of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s photo on COVID-19 vaccination

Congress slams govt. for GoM report on ‘neutralising’ negative narrative

The party says recent regulations for digital media and OTT platforms had their origin in such a report

Interview | Saab fighter jets tender still ongoing, says Swedish Ambassador

It was a single engine, originally, that was broadened to include all kinds of multi-role fighters, says Klas Molin.

Supreme Court proposes fast-track courts to clear dishonoured cheque cases

Solicitor General says the idea will require ‘wide-ranging consultations’ at the highest level.

Box office income suppressed by ₹300 crore, says I-T Dept.

Tax implications of ₹350 crore at one of the film production houses

OTT platforms will not have to register: Centre

Prakash Javadekar holds talks with OTT representatives.

PM Modi to receive CERAWeek Global Energy and Environment Leadership Award

CERAWeek was founded in 1983 by Daniel Yergin and is held in Houston annually

Group of Ministers suggests steps to stem ‘negative narrative’ on government

They include tracking ‘50 negative and 50 positive influencers’ and ‘neutralising’ those writing against govt. without facts.

Content on Demand service in trains to be launched this month: official

The service will be rolled out onboard 8,731 trains including 5,723 suburban trains and more than 5,952 wi-fi-enabled railway stations

Findings of paper leak probe will be used to strengthen process: Army

The exam, which was to take place in Pune and 40 other centres, was cancelled after the paper leak

Coronavirus | Explain rationale behind classification for COVID-19 vaccination: Delhi High Court to Centre

Delhi HC also asks Serum Institute, Bharat Biotech to disclose capacity to manufacture COVID-19 vaccines

Bengaluru, Shimla 'most liveable' cities in govt's Ease of Living Index

Pune, Ahmedabad, Chennai also figure at the top of the list

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26K | Do not consume alcohol for 45 days after vaccination: Experts

Actor Taapsee Pannu. File

18K | I-T raids on Taapsee, Anurag Kashyap: FM says they were raided in 2013 as well

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Union Ministers Prakash Javadekar and Ravi Shankar Prasad were part of the Group of Ministers that met six times between June 14 and July 9 last year. File Photo

11K | Group of Ministers suggests steps to stem ‘negative narrative’ on government

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Ramesh Jarkiholi

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8K | The distress sale of national assets is unwise

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has announced that Driving License and Certificate of Registration for vehicles can now be sought online, without the need to visit an RTO. Image used for representation purpose.

8K | Driving License, Registration Certificate to be available online

Freedom House, which is largely funded through U.S. government grants, has been tracking the course of democracy since 1941.

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