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Assam ditched violence image, today it's known for development, education: Amit Shah

Nagaon (Assam), Feb 25 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah visited Maha Mrityunjay Temple in Assam's Nagaon on February 25 for 'Pran Pratishtha Mahotsav'. He said, "Assam that was known for agitations, weapons and violence is now known for development, industrial investment, education and tourism. But this journey is incomplete. It is the first stop in new era of development started by Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and state Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. We have to make Assam flood-free, infiltrator-free and violence-free. We have to make Assam and the entire northeast the biggest GDP contributor of the country."

India seen golden period for healthcare in last few years: Piyush Goyal

New Delhi, Feb 25 (ANI): Union Minister Piyush Goyal while addressing International Conference on Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Industry and said, "India has seen golden period for healthcare in last few years. Can we make next decade the decade of India where we decide that between 2021-2030 the entire world should be following Indian standards? Can we take it upon ourselves that this is going to be defining decade both for the pharma industry and the country as move forward to truly achieve the rightful place of India in the comity of nations."

PM Modi on how govt will use funds from privatisation, asset monetisation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 25 made a strong case for privatisation of public sector undertakings that he said burdened the taxpayer, and stressed that the government has “no business to be in business”. He said his regime has set a target to monetise 100 PSUs in oil, gas, airports, ports, power, among other areas, which will draw Rs 2.5 trillion of investment. Watch the video for PM Modi’s full speech.

India dispatches COVID-19 vaccine doses to West Africa's Cote d'Ivoire

Mumbai, Feb 25 (ANI): Keeping up with the commitment to assist countries in fight against pandemic, India on February 25 dispatched the first batch of COVID-19 vaccines to Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire, country in West Africa from Mumbai. Over 25 nations have already received 'Made in India' vaccines and 49 more countries will be receiving them in coming days. India has been at the forefront of the global vaccine deliveries.

Chamoli disaster: Excavation work carried out at Tapovan tunnel

Chamoli (Uttarakhand), Feb 25 (ANI): The excavation work carried out last night at Tapovan tunnel in Chamoli. Water is being pumped out of the tunnel and excavation up to 180 meters is complete as of now. The operations are going on here from 7th February after flash flood hit Chamoli.

BJP calls for shutdown in protest against alleged killing of RSS worker in Alappuzha

Alappuzha (Kerala), Feb 25 (ANI): BJP and Hindu outfits have called for a shutdown in Alappuzha from 6 am to 6 pm on Feb 25 in protest against the killing of an RSS worker allegedly by SDPI worker. The clash between the groups had happened last night.

Watch: Rahul Gandhi swims with fishermen in Kerala

Kollam (Kerala), Feb 25 (ANI): Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on February 24 took a dip into the sea with fishermen in Kerala's Kollam. Later he joined them for fish and experience their daily lives. Rahul Gandhi is on a visit to poll-bound Kerala.

Mallikarjun Kharge endorses Rahul Gandhi s demand for separate fisheries ministry

Bengaluru, Feb 25 (ANI): Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge on February 25 endorsed Rahul Gandhi's remark in which he again called for separate ministry for fisheries. "Fisheries Dept comes under Agriculture but nobody gives attention. I appreciate what Rahul Gandhi said. They need full support from govt. Fisheries Ministry should be created. In some places, there are Fishery Ministries but at centre they haven't taken interest," said Kharge.

No one allowed to break law of Delhi: Police Commissioner

New Delhi, February 24 (ANI): Delhi Police Commissioner SN Srivastava said that strict legal action will be taken against those who were involved in violence on the day of Republic Day during the Kisan rally. He said that no one is allowed to break the law of Delhi. He also said that investigations are also being carried out in the toolkit case and legal action will be taken against the culprits.

Legal action taken against conspirators of northeast riots: Delhi Police Commissioner

New Delhi, February 24 (ANI): Speaking on the anniversary of last year's riots in North-East Delhi, S.N. Shrivastava, Police commissioner of Delhi said that in order to maintain peace in North East Delhi, Delhi Police has organised many programs with different communities. The grievances of all the complainants were recorded by the police and a total of 755 cases were registered. Over 1800 hundred people were arrested by the police. Legal action has been taken against all those who were involved in this conspiracy.

Steps taken to bring back normalcy worked: Delhi CP on northeast riots

New Delhi, Feb 24 (ANI): Speaking on the first anniversary of riots in northeast Delhi, city's Commissioner of Police S. N. Shrivastava said that the steps taken by Delhi Police to bring back normalcy have worked as no riots took place in past one year in the region. He also asserted that there has been decrease in the crime rate too. We (Delhi Police has conducted various programs of community outreach to bring back normalcy in northeast, Delhi. Lodged complaints of every complainant, almost 755 complaints have been lodged to stop the similar incident. 1800 people have been arrested in regards to the riots.)," he said.

RS Prasad lashes out at Congress, Rahul Gandhi during ministry briefing

New Delhi, Feb 24 (ANI): Union Ministers Prakash Javadekar and Ravi Shankar Prasad lashed out at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi during a press briefing on February 24. "Yours is a national party, will you create differences like this in the country? Through this, what sense of responsibility are you portraying, this is thing to ponder upon," said RS Prasad targeting Rahul Gandhi over his north-south remark. On Congress leaders' objection over renaming of Motera Stadium to Narendra Modi Stadium, RS Prasad questioned that has Sonia Gandhi or Rahul Gandhi ever praised world's tallest statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in Kevadia? "Have they visited it? What more can be said?," he added.

Union Cabinet recommends President's rule in Puducherry

New Delhi, Feb 24 (ANI): Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar has recommended President's rule in Puducherry, days after V Narayanasamy's resignation from chief ministerial post. "In Puducherry, the CM has resigned and nobody has claimed to form the govt and therefore the LG has recommended suspending the 14th Assembly. Now, our approval will be sent to the President. After his approval, the Assembly will stand dissolved," said Javadekar during Union Cabinet briefing on February 24.

Rahul made an observation, not disrespected any part of India: Anand Sharma backs Gandhi

New Delhi, Feb 24 (ANI): Congress leader Anand Sharma backed Rahul Gandhi over his North vs South remark. He said that Gandhi made an observation, perhaps sharing his personal experiences and not disrespecting any part of India or dividing. "In what context he made that observation, he can clarify that so that there's no conjecture or misunderstandings," he said. Yesterday, Gandhi in Trivandrum said, "For the first 15 yrs, I was an MP in north. I had got used to a different type of politics. For me, coming to Kerala was very refreshing as suddenly, I found that people are interested in issues and not just superficially but going into detail in issues," added Rahul Gandhi.

West Bengal Coal Scam: The case and TMC connection controversy explained

Recently, the CBI served a notice on the wife of TMC leader and CM Mamata Banerjee's nephew Abhishek Banerjee, asking her to join the probe in a coal pilferage case. Ahead of the West Bengal Assembly elections, coal and cattle scams seem to be taking a political hue in the state. Several BJP leaders, including Amit Shah, have drawn references to an alleged multi-crore coal scam that the CBI is investigating in the poll-bound state. But what is this coal scam and why is it relevant in today’s political scene in West Bengal? Watch the video to know more

Cabinet approves Production Linked Incentive Scheme for IT Hardware: RS Prasad

New Delhi, Feb 24 (ANI): Electronics and Information Technology Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on February 24 informed that cabinet has approved Production Linked Incentive Scheme for IT Hardware. Target segments include laptops, tablets, all-in-one PCs and servers. "Scheme which was announced in April during the height of COVID-19 delivered production worth Rs 35,000 crores, created 22,500 jobs and brought around Rs 1,300 investment," said RS Prasad.

People above 60 years will be vaccinated from Mar 01: Govt

New Delhi, Feb 24 (ANI): Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar during a press briefing on February 24 informed that people above 60 years of age and those above 45 years of age with comorbidities will start getting vaccinated against COVID-19 from March 01, while adding that vaccination at government centres will be free, but those getting vaccinated at private centres will have to pay. "The amount they would need to pay will be decided by the health ministry within 2-3 days as they are in discussion with manufacturers and hospitals," he added. The vaccination will start from March 01 at 10,000 government and over 20,000 private vaccination centres.

Narendra Modi/Motera stadium: The cricketing action at the world's largest

The cricketing action in India is all set to move to the world’s largest cricket stadium as Team India is set to play two Tests and five T20 Internationals against England at Ahmedabad's Sardar Patel Stadium...popularly known as Motera Stadium, which has been renamed to Narendra Modi Stadium. In this video, we will give you all the details that you should know about the stadium.

CM Kejriwal thanks people of Gujarat as AAP bags 27 seats in Surat local body

New Delhi, Feb 24 (ANI): Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on February 24 said thanked the people of Gujarat, especially Surat which defeated Congress and gave way to Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) to emerge as the main opposition party in Gujarat local body polls. "Gujarat is starting a new politics of honesty, politics of work, politics of good schools and good homes, politics of inexpensive 24/7 electricity. I'm coming to Surat on February 26 to thank you all," said Kejriwal.

New COVID-19 strains detected in India highly transmissible: PGIMER Director

Chandigarh, Feb 24 (ANI): Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) Chandigarh Director Professor Jagat Ram alerted citizens of India over new COVID strains. Prof Ram said, "New COVID-19 strains detected in India and the UK strain is highly transmissible. We should take all possible precautions to prevent the rise in cases. Currently, we have 55 COVID-19 cases at the hospital. The cases have gone up in the last 2 weeks."