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Good governance given by PM Modi is unparalleled: Rajnath Singh

Salem (Tamil Nadu), Feb 21 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that the good governance given by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the country is unparalleled. "The way that PM Modi dealt with COVID-19 pandemic is incredible and inspiring story in itself," he said. He also hailed the scientists of the country for making COVID-19 vaccination.

'One Siddaramaiah enough to destroy Congress': Eshwarappa on Ram Temple donations

Kalaburagi (Karnataka), Feb 20 (ANI): After former chief minister Siddaramaiah refused for donation of Ram Temple, Karnataka Minister KS Eshwarappa said 'one Siddaramaiah is enough to destroy Congress party.' "One Siddaramaiah is enough to destroy Congress party. Similarly, HD Kumaraswamy is destroying his party. Even the poor are giving Rs 10 each (for Ram temple) out of devotion. Siddaramaiah says that it's disputed land, so he won't contribute," said Karnataka Minister KS Eshwarappa. He added, "PFI tells people to not contribute (for Ram Temple) as it's disputed land, Siddaramaiah says the same. They have the same opinion. There is no difference between Siddaramaiah and PFI, they are one."

BS views of the Week: Year begins well as January recovers employment loss of past three months

From why India must break the two-front border threat with China and Pakistan to the need to to recognise that privatisation at scale would not be easy, here is what Business Standard columnists wrote this week.

Beating retreat ceremony at India-Bangladesh border resumes after 10 months

Agartala-Akhaura Border, Feb 20 (ANI): Beating retreat ceremony at the India-Bangladesh (Agartala-Akhaura) border resumed after 10 months on February 18. Amid the COVID-19 scare, only the Border Security Force (BSF) soldiers and their families were allowed to witness the ceremonial Beating Retreat ceremony at the Agartala-Akhaura border. An elaborate ritual of lowering of the national flags of both the countries was observed just before the sunset. Musical band was also performed by the Border Security Forces.

'Will make electric vehicles mandatory for officials of my department': Nitin Gadkari

New Delhi, Feb 20 (ANI): Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on February 19 during the launch event of 'Go Electric' campaign in Delhi informed that he will make electric vehicles mandatory for officials of his department. "If 10,000 electric vehicles are brought into use in Delhi, then about Rs 30 crore per month spent on fuel can be saved and it will reduce pollution. I will make electric vehicles mandatory for officials of my department," said Nitin Gadkari.

Toolkit case: Disha Ravi sent to 3-day judicial custody

New Delhi, Feb 19 (ANI): 21-year-old climate activist Disha Ravi has been sent to three-day judicial custody in toolkit case on February 19 by Delhi's Patiala House Court. She was arrested by Delhi Police from Bengaluru on February 13 in connection with the formulation and dissemination in the ongoing farmers' protest. On February 03, Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg had shared the 'toolkit' in a later-deleted tweet. She also extended her support to farmers' protest. ral development projects in Kerala today.

It's in our hands to become part of problem or solution: PM Modi

New Delhi / Shantiniketan (West Bengal), Feb 19 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the convocation ceremony of Visva-Bharati University. The event took place via video conferencing on February 19. While addressing the event, PM Modi said, "Many people who are spreading terror and violence across the world are highly educated and highly skilled. On the other hand, there are people who are risking their lives and stationed at hospitals and labs to save people from a pandemic like COVID-19. It is not about ideology but mindset." "What you do depends on whether your mindset is positive or negative. There is scope for both of them. The path is open for both of them. It is in our hands to decide if we want to be a part of the problem or the solution," he added.

New Education Policy gives strength to research, innovation: PM Modi

New Delhi / Shantiniketan (West Bengal), Feb 19 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the convocation ceremony of Visva-Bharati University. The event took place via video conferencing on February 19. While addressing the event, PM Modi said, "The new National Education Policy is a major step towards AatmaNirbhar Bharat. It gives strength to research and innovation."

Terrorists attack police party in Srinagar, 2 cops injured

Srinagar (J and K), Feb 19 (ANI): Terrorists attacked a police party in Baghat Barzulla area of district Srinagar on Feb 19. In this terror incident, 2 policemen got injured. They have been shifted to a hospital for treatment. Area has been cordoned off. Further details are awaited. Kashmir has witnessed two encounters in the last 24 hours which saw three LeT terrorists being neutralised in Shopian while an SPO laid his life during another encounter in Budgam.

New Education Policy will fasten India's journey to become 'Vishwa-guru': Guv Dhankar

New Delhi / Shantiniketan (West Bengal), Feb 19 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the convocation ceremony of Visva-Bharati University. The event took place via video conferencing on February 19. While addressing the event, West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar said, "The New Education Policy (NEP) will gallop our journey to becoming 'Vishwa-guru'. The policy is turning out to be a game changer in much needed education reforms."

PM Modi attends convocation ceremony of Visva-Bharati University

New Delhi / Shantiniketan (West Bengal), Feb 19 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the convocation ceremony of Visva-Bharati University. The event took place via video conferencing on February 19. While addressing the event, PM Modi said, "It is inspiring and delightful to take part in this convocation ceremony. It would have been good if I had come there personally to take part in the ceremony today but due to the new rules (COVID-19) I am taking part in this event through video conferencing."

Baba Ramdev launches Patanjali's 'evidence-based' medicine for COVID-19

New Delhi, Feb 19 (ANI): Yog Guru Ramdev on February 19 launched the "first evidence-based medicine for COVID-19 by Patanjali". During the event which saw presence of Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan and Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, the Yog Guru also released scientific research paper on 'the first evidence-based medicine for COVID-19 by Patanjali'. Last year in June, Patanjali had launched 'Coronil and Swasari', Ayurvedic cure for treating COVID-19. They claimed the medicine showed 100 per cent favourable results during clinical trials on affected patients. During the launch of the research paper which aims to back Patanjali's solution against COVID-19, Ramdev said many people had raised doubts when Coronil was launched last year and questioned whether Patanjali followed all scientific parameters before coming up with the medicines. "We have cleared all doubts today," Ramdev said at the event.

Post COVID-19, Ayurveda economy risen 50-90%: Harsh Vardhan

New Delhi, Feb 19 (ANI): As Yog Guru Baba Ramdev launched "first evidence-based medicine for COVID-19 by Patanjali", Health Minister of India Dr Harsh Vardhan, who was present at the event, applauded traditional medicinal system, saying growth rate of Ayurveda’s economy post-COVID rose to 50-90%. "Ayurveda has Rs 30,000 crore economy in India. As per official data, it used to see a growth of 15-20% every year pre-COVID. Post-COVID, this growth rate has risen to 50-90%. It's an indication that people have accepted it. There's marked improvement in exports and FDI," said the Union Health Minister.

Opposition has just 11 MLAs, claims Puducherry CM ahead of floor test

Puducherry, Feb 19 (ANI): Amid the political crisis in Puducherry and the upcoming mandated floor test on February 22, Chief Minister V Narayanasamy said he is in constant touch with Congress and alliance partner DMK MLAs, while also claiming that the opposition has only 11 MLAs with the rest three being nominated MLAs who have no voting rights. "Several options have been discussed when the honourable Lieutenant Governor called us to prove the majority on the floor of the house. We have to now take a call on that, I had a discussion with the Congress MLAs. I'm discussing with DMK MLAs also. Now on 21st we are going to meet again then we will decide our strategy," said Puducherry CM. Chief Minister also added, "The opposition having elected 11 MLAs, 3 nominating MLAs have no voting rights because according to several judgement of the courts in the confidence motion have no voting right." As political turmoil rises in Puducherry, Lieutenant Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan ordered a flo

Recycling, eliminating waste must become part of our lifestyle: PM Modi

New Delhi, Feb 19 (ANI): While addressing the India-Australia Circular Economy Hackathon on February 19, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "The concept of the circular economy can be a key step in solving many of our problems. Recycling, reusing, eliminating waste and improving resource efficiency must become part of our lifestyle." "This hackathon saw innovative solutions from India and Australia. These innovations will inspire our countries in taking circular economy solutions. We must now also explore ways to scale up and incubate these ideas," PM added.

NASA confirms Perseverance rover's safe landing on Mars

New Delhi, Feb 19 (ANI): American space agency, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) announced that its Perseverance rover has landed on Mars. "Perseverance rover has safely landed on Mars," NASA said in a tweet. Perseverance, which was launched on July 30, 2020, will search for signs of ancient microbial life, collect carefully selected rock and regolith (broken rock and dust) samples for a future return to Earth. It will characterise Mars' geology and climate, and pave the way for human exploration beyond the Moon. This is NASA's fifth Mars rover and agency's ninth mission for the Red planet. The Mars 2020 Perseverance rover is also carrying along a technology experiment - the Ingenuity Mars Helicopter - which will attempt the first powered and controlled flight on another planet.

Petrol price crosses Rs 100-mark in this district of MP

Anuppur (MP), Feb 19 (ANI): After Rajasthan, petrol price crossed Rs 100 per litre mark in Madhya Pradesh's Anuppur district on February 18. Premium petrol which attracts higher taxes, had crossed Rs 100 mark in states like Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra. In MP's Anuppur petrol is priced at Rs 100.25 per litre and diesel at Rs 90.35 per litre. Commuters expressed disappointment after the price hike. Petrol in the national capital costs Rs 89.88 per litre and diesel Rs 80.27 per litre after February 18 price hike. In Mumbai, petrol price rose to Rs 96.32 per litre and diesel was priced at Rs 87.32 per litre.

HM Amit Shah visits Aurobindo Bhavan in South 24 Paraganas

South 24 Parganas (WB), Feb 18 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah visited Aurobindo Bhavan in South 24 Paraganas on February 18. Earlier today, the Home Minister held rally in the district and also interacted with refuges from Bangladesh in Narayanpur village. Amit Shah is on a two-day visit in the poll bound West Bengal.

Unnao girls' death case: Prima facie shows symptoms of poisoning, says Lucknow IG

Unnao (UP), Feb 18 (ANI): IG Range Lucknow, Laxmi Singh said that prima facie showed there are symptoms of poisoning in the Unnao case where two girls were found dead at the agriculture field. "We have registered FIR on basis of whatever was told by the family of victims. They told that a lot of froth was found at the spot and then they were taken to the hospital. Prima facie showed there are symptoms of poisoning. No injury mark or assault signs were shown at the bodies. Further matter will be cleared post forensic report," said IG Laxmi Singh. Two girls of the same family were found dead in their agriculture field in Uttar Pradesh's Unnao district while one other is in critical condition. The incident occurred on evening of February 17. The girl who was found in critical condition has been hospitalised for medical treatment.

Over 98 lakh beneficiaries vaccinated against COVID till Feb 18

New Delhi, Feb 18 (ANI): "98,46,523 beneficiaries have been vaccinated till 6pm on February 18," informs Union Health Ministry Joint Secretary Mandeep Singh Bhandari. Of the total, over 66 lakh healthcare workers have been given the vaccine shot. "62,34,635 healthcare workers have been given the first dose while 4,64,932 healthcare workers have been given the second dose. Vaccination drive for frontline workers which started from February 02 has so far vaccinated 31,46,956 beneficiaries," informed Joint Secretary Mandeep Singh Bhandari. Health Ministry further informed that in the last 24 hours, two new events of hospitalisation have been reported in West Bengal, of which one case of convulsions while the second case is of anaphylaxis. "Condition of both patients is stable," Ministry added.