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Assam has highest crime rate against women in country: Priyanka Gandhi

Gohpur (Assam), Mar 01 (ANI): Assam has the highest crime rate against women in the country and the state government has not done anything to stop crime against women, alleged Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi while addressing a rally in poll-bound Assam on March 01. "Assam has the highest crime rate against women in the country. The government has not done anything to stop crimes against women. You have the power to vote, you should use it responsibly. These elections are very important for women," the Congress leader said.

Tamil Nadu CM fully controlled by PM Modi: Rahul Gandhi

Kuzhithurai (TN), Mar 01 (ANI): Addressing a public gathering in poll-bound Tamil Nadu, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi alleged that Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edapaddi K Palaniswami is being "fully controlled" by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, adding that the state needs an "independent" Chief Minister. "The coming election is about the future of Tamil Nadu. The Chief Minister because of corruption is fully controlled by the Prime Minister. Tamil Nadu needs an independent CM," said Rahul Gandhi in Kuzhithurai.

Anand Mahindra & his 'social' connect: Witty, inspiring & heart-warming

Anand Mahindra, the Chairman of Mahindra Group, is known for his business acumen and also witty tweets. He never misses a chance to share innovative and interesting ideas on his social media handle for his followers. We bring to you some of his recent postings that are funny yet heart-warming and left netizens in splits. Watch the video. > >

PM Modi suggests expansion of country's agri sector in global market for processed food

New Delhi, Mar 01 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi suggested expansion of county's agriculture sector in the global market for processed food. "We need to increase clusters of Agro-industries so that villagers get employment in connection with farming," said PM Modi during a webinar on budget allocation for agriculture sector on March 01. Highlighting the need of the hour, PM Modi said that farmers of the country should get more and more options in the market.

India of 21st century needs post-harvest revolution, says PM Modi

New Delhi, Mar 01 (ANI): Addressing a webinar on agricultural budget, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that India of 21st century needs post-harvest or food processing revolution and value addition amid increasing agriculture production. "It would have been good for the country had this been done 2-3 decades back," he added. Speaking on steps undertaken for agriculture in Budget 2021-22, PM Modi informed that government has increased the agriculture credit target to Rs 16.50 lakh crore while the Micro-irrigation fund has been doubled. "In the agriculture budget, animal husbandry, dairying and fisheries sectors have been given priority. Rural infrastructure fund raised to Rs 40,000 crore," he added.

COVID vaccine should be given to youngsters first: Mallikarjun Kharge

New Delhi, Mar 01 (ANI): Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge on March 01 said the vaccine should be given to youngsters first who have longevity in life. He said,"I am above 70 years of age. You should give it (COVID-19 vaccine) to youngsters who have longevity in life as opposed to me. I merely have 10-15 more years to live."

COVID vaccination phase 2: CM Yogi inspects Dr SPM Civil Hospital

Lucknow (UP), March 01 (ANI): Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath visited Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee (Civil) Hospital to inspect the procedure of COVID-19 vaccination. People above 60 years of age and those above 45 years with comorbidities are being vaccinated for COVID, across the nation.

Bihar to get free COVID vaccinations even at private hospitals: CM Nitish

Patna (Bihar), Mar 01 (ANI): As the second phase of COVID vaccination drive started across the nation on March 01, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar today announced that the vaccinations will be absolutely free in the entire state, including private hospitals. He said, "Vaccination will be absolutely free in the entire Bihar state. Such facility will be made available, will be facilitated by the state government."

192 hospitals designated for 2nd phase of vaccination drive: Satyendar Jain

New Delhi, Mar 01 (ANI): Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain while speaking to ANI informed that Delhi government has begun free vaccinations in government hospitals and paid in private hospitals for senior citizens and people above 45 years with comorbidities. "There are 192 hospitals i.e. 56 governments' (Centre+Delhi) and 136 private with about 300 centres," informed Health Minister. "Registration being done on CoWIN software," he added.

PM Modi-led govt don't respect Tamil culture: Rahul Gandhi

Kanyakumari (Tamil Nadu), Mar 01 (ANI): During a roadshow in Tamil Nadu's Kanyakumari, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on March 01 criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government by saying that his govt doesn't respect Tamil culture. He said, "Govt in Delhi doesn't respect Tamil culture. They've a CM who does everything they say. CM (E.K. Palaniswami) doesn't represent the state, he represents what Modi wants him to do. A person who bows before Modi can't represent Tamil Nadu.""He (CM) must not let RSS insult Tamil culture. Modi says '1 nation, 1 culture, 1 history'. Is Tamil not an Indian language? Is Tamil history not Indian or is Tamil culture not Indian? As an Indian, it's my duty to protect Tamil culture,"he added.

Watch: PM Modi takes first jab of Bharat Biotech's COVAXIN

New Delhi, Mar 01 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi took his first dose of COVID-19 vaccine at AIIMS Delhi on March 01. PM Modi administered Bharat Biotech's COVAXIN. Sister P Niveda, from Puducherry, administered vaccine to the Prime Minister. In a tweet, PM Modi also appealed to the people to take the vaccine and make India COVID-19 free.

PM Modi takes his first dose of COVID-19 vaccine at Delhi's AIIMS

New Delhi, Mar 01 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi took his first dose of COVID-19 vaccine at AIIMS Delhi on March 01. Sister P Niveda, from Puducherry, administered COVAXIN (Bharat BioTech) to PM. In a tweet, PM Modi also appealed to the people to take the vaccine and make India COVID-19 free. Meanwhile, the second phase of vaccination campaign will start today across the nation.

Twitter announces new features, allows users to charge for tweets with Super Follows

New Delhi, Mar 01 (ANI): American micro-blogging and social networking service Twitter recently announced a couple of huge upcoming updates, which include the ability to create and join groups based around specific interests and a feature for users to charge their followers for additional content access. According to The Verge, this new Twitter payment feature dubbed 'Super Follows' will allow users to charge followers and give them access to extra content. This could be bonus tweets, access to a community group, subscription to a newsletter, or a badge indicating your support. Twitter showed a mock-up screenshot, showing an example where a user charges USD 4.99 per month to receive a series of perks. The company views this as a way to allow creators and publishers to get paid directly from their fans. The company also announced its take on something like Facebook Groups with a new feature called Communities. People can create and join groups around specific interests like cats or plan

No law and order in 'God's own country' Kerala: Nirmala Sitharaman

Kochi (Kerala), Mar 01 (ANI): Ahead of the Assembly polls in Kerala, while addressing during 'Vijaya Yathra' in Kochi on February 28, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said, "Everyone knows Kerala is God's own country. But whatever is happening here is cause for severe concern. There is no law and order. I can go on elaborating things that are going against law and order of a peaceful, beautiful state like Kerala." "I ask Chief Minister that is this God's own country or is this CPI (M) violent culture, also spread in West Bengal. You are doing it here for several years. I am afraid to say that God's own country is now gradually becoming Fundamentalists' own country and government isn't worried," she added.

IandB Ministry collaborating with IIT Bombay to form Centre of Excellence in Gaming, Animation: Javadekar

New Delhi, Mar 01 (ANI): While addressing a press conference in the national capital on February 28, the Information and Broadcasting (IandB) Minister of India, Prakash Javadekar said, "I am happy to announce that the IandB Ministry in collaboration with IIT Bombay will form a Centre of Excellence in Gaming and other related areas such as VFX and Animation. We are at an advanced stage of preparation and IIT will begin courses from this year itself."

Amit Shah meets TN CM Palaniswami, Dy CM Panneerselvam

Chennai, Mar 01 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah met Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami in Chennai on February 28. He also met TN Deputy Chief Minister O Panneerselvam today. HM Amit Shah arrived at the Chennai airport on February 28. Amit Shah attended the public and organisational programmes in Tamil Nadu ahead of the Assembly polls in the state.

TN Assembly polls: 'PM Modi must respect every language, culture', says Rahul Gandhi

Tirunelveli (Tamil Nadu), Mar 01 (ANI): Ahead of the Assembly polls in Tamil Nadu, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is effectively campaigning in several cities of the state. He conducted a massive road show in Tirunelveli district of Tamil Nadu on February 28. During his rally, Rahul Gandhi said, "Prime Minister Narendra Modi says India has 1 culture, 1 history and 1 language. Is Tamil history not Indian history or Tamil culture not Indian culture? India has multiple cultures, history and languages." "The PM must respect every language and culture," he added.

Sitharaman criticises Kerala budget, calls it 'questionable affair'

Kochi (Kerala), Mar 01 (ANI): Ahead of the Assembly polls in Kerala, while addressing during 'Vijaya Yathra' in Kochi on February 28, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said, "Kerala budget was prepared and presented and all money is given to Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board (KIIFB). I don't know what budget they are making if all the money is given to KIIFB. What is this organisation?." "We make budget in the Union Government. We don't give all the money to one organisation and say 'thik hai, dekhte hai'. Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has criticized it. If this is budget making, no wonder Kerala is going into debt trap. It is a questionable affair," she added.

We must create our own games, apps that'd be adopted around world: Javadekar

New Delhi, Mar 01 (ANI): While addressing a press conference in the national capital on February 28, the Information and Broadcasting (IandB) Minister of India, Prakash Javadekar said, "Many games played on mobile phones and gadgets are violent and addictive. PUBG was just one example of it. Criticizing isn't the solution. We must create our own games or apps that'd be adopted around the world for their values rooted in Indian ethos," he added.

'Was in state of shock,' says Aparna after PM Modi answered her question during Mann Ki Baat

Mohali (Punjab), Feb 28 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his radio programme, Mann Ki Baat on February 28 had answered a question asked by Aparna Reddy, who hails from Mohali. Expressing happiness over it, Aparna Reddy said, "I was at a wedding when someone called and told me that Modi ji had answered my question in Mann Ki Baat, I liked what he said. I think earlier also he had mentioned somewhere in 2018 that he regrets not learning the ancient Tamil language."Aparna had asked, "You have been PM for so many years and were CM for so many years. Do you ever feel that something is missing?" To which PM Modi replied that h considers not learning Tamil as one of his shortcomings. "I pondered over this and told myself that one of my shortcomings was that I could not make much effort to learn Tamil, the oldest language in the world. I could not get myself to learn Tamil," said PM Modi.