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Pride and glory of Dec 16, 1971: When India brought Pakistan to its knees

India celebrates December 16 as Vijay Diwas to commemorate its victory over Pakistan during the 1971 war that led to the creation of Bangladesh. In one of the fastest and shortest campaigns of military history, a new nation was born as a result of the swift campaign undertaken by the Indian Army. Watch the video to know the full story of Indian Army's courage and valour.

Nirmala Sitharaman to India Inc on Budget 2021, disinvestment activity

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said the upcoming Budget for 2021-22 will sustain the momentum of public spending on infrastructure and have a "vibrancy" to ensure the economic revival continues. She also said at the Assocham Foundation Week that the pace of disinvestment, which has been hit by the Covid-19 pandemic, will pick up in the coming months.

Farmers' agitation: Warm stories from cold days at Delhi's borders

Farmers' protest against Centre's three farm laws continued for the 20th day at Singhu border with Delhi on Tuesday. Farmers have been protesting on different borders of the national capital since November 26 against the three newly enacted farm laws- Farmers' Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Act, 2020, the Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement on Price Assurance and Farm Services Act, 2020, and the Essential Commodities (Amendment) Act, 2020. We take a look at some of the interesting and feel-good stories from the protest sites that could be keeping farmers warm in December cold and at peace despite tense situation.

Joe Biden after victory confirmation: 'Will be President for all Americans'

It is time to "unite, heal and turn the page" on the US election, President-elect Joe Biden told Americans, hours after the Electoral College affirmed his victory over Republican President Donald Trump, who has refused to concede his loss and filed a litany of legal challenges to overturn the poll results. The members of the 538-member Electoral College on Monday pushed Biden past the 270-vote threshold to win the race for the White House, one of the final steps required for the 78-year-old Democrat to take office in January next year.

Hails from PoK, married to ex-militant: Meet J&K poll candidate Somia Sadaf

Somia Sadaf, who is contesting the ongoing DDC (District Development Council) elections in Jammu and Kashmir, is originally from Muzaffarabad in Pakistan- Occupied Kashmir (PoK).

BS Views of the week: Does 'too much democracy' hold back economic growth?

From the big barrier to the early launch of 5G in the country to what makes the next budget different from each one before it, here's what Business Standard columnists wrote this week.

Ayurveda doctors to perform surgeries: IMA says not medically tenable

After the Central Council of Indian Medicine (CCIM) allowed postgraduate Ayurveda students to practice 58 surgical procedures after obtaining formal training, the president of Indian Medical Association (IMA) Dr Rajan Sharma called it an “an attempt to corrupt the healthcare system of the country”. Members of Indian Medical Association (IMA) protested on December 11 in parts of the country after the association called for a nation-wide strike today. They demanded roll back of this decision.

Regulation of digital content: Propaganda or real news - what will be hit?

The video on making rotis? Or the sites offering false narratives of Indian history. Or will it be the ones that report real news, not propaganda? As the first building blocks of a regulatory architecture around digital news fall in place, a guessing game on what will be hit has begun. The final part of the series looks at online news, as a regulatory regime for online content is being put in place.

New features on WhatsApp, Google, Android: 7 latest tech news for you

From WhatsApp's in-app updates, Amazon's new function in Alexa for iPhone users and Android's new feature for users- here are the top five latest news from the tech world.

New Parliament building will witness creation of 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat': PM

Describing the laying of foundation stone of the new Parliament building as a "milestone in India's democratic history", Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said if the old Parliament house gave direction to the country post-independence, the new one would be a witness to making of a self-reliant India. Addressing the gathering after laying the foundation stone of the new building and performing the ground-breaking ceremony, Modi said many new things were being done in the new Parliament House, which will increase the efficiency of the MPs as modern methods will be incorporated in the work culture.

World is watching India for 'safe' Covid vaccine, but are we ready?

As the world is watching India for cheap and safe Covid-19 vaccine as soon as possible, how much the country is ready to deliver on promises, with challenges galore? Despite having one of the largest universal immunization programmes (UIPs), lack of cold chain may prove to be one of the biggest challenges for India in Covid-19 vaccine distribution. Watch the video to get a sense of the where we stand on vaccines today.

The mystery behind Andhra's 'mysterious' disease: What we know so far

A team of medical and health experts has rushed to Andhra Pradesh's Eluru town after over 500 people were hospitalised since Saturday night with symptoms resembling epilepsy. The affected people complained of sudden collapses, frothing at mouth and shivering. Medical and health experts were trying to ascertain the cause of sickness. Most of the affected people were elderly and children.

Top 10 Indian Web Series of 2020: Perfect to binge watch this weekend?

Filmmaker Hansal Mehta''s "Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story" has emerged as the highest user-rated show in IMDb''s ''Top 10 Indian Web Series of 2020'' list. "Scam 1992" earned acclaim for the thrilling portrayal of stockbroker Harshad Mehta, played by Pratik Gandhi, who single-handedly took the stock market to dizzying heights, and his catastrophic downfall. The IMDb ratings are determined by users who rate films and TV shows on a 10-point scale. With a rating of 9.5 out of 10, "Scam 1992", a SonyLIV show, has also landed a spot in IMDb''s top 250 TV series of all time.

Akshay, Alia, Amitabh...12 Indians in Forbes Asia's 100 Digital Stars list

Forbes on Tuesday released a list of Asia’s 100 digital stars list, which puts in spotlight Asia-Pacific’s most influential celebrities on social media. The list highlights celebrities with powerful social media presence. Amitabh Bachchan, Akshay Kumar, Shahrukh Khan, Alia Bhatt, Ranveer Singh, and Hritik Roshan are among the Indian celebrities featuring in the list.

Reliance Jio 5G to launch in India in second half of 2021: Mukesh Ambani

Reliance Chairman Mukesh Ambani on Tuesday hinted at rolling out 5G telecom services in the second half of 2021 and said policy steps are needed to accelerate the early rollout of ultra-high-speed 5G services that are affordable and available everywhere. Ambani, whose four-year-old telecom venture Jio has captured the No.1 spot offering free voice calling and data at dirt-cheap rates, also pitched for developing hardware manufacturing in India, saying the nation cannot rely on imports in such a critical area.

PM Modi at India Mobile Congress: 'Our digital appetite is unprecedented'

With the chances of a Covid-19 vaccine being available soon increasing, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the mobile technology will be used for mass inoculation against the pandemic. Speaking at the India Mobile Congress, he said mobile technology has enabled benefits worth billions of dollars to reach the deserving and also helped the poor and vulnerable during the pandemic.

Is Arvind Kejriwal under house arrest? Delhi police denies AAP's claim

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has alleged that Delhi Police has put Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal under house arrest after he met protesting farmers at the Singhu border, a claim denied by the city police. Kejriwal had visited the Singhu border on Monday and reviewed facilities for farmers protesting against the agri marketing laws.

Christmas gifts, devices & forty mice: Onboard SpaceX Dragon cargo ship

SpaceX launched a newer, bigger version of its Dragon supply ship to the International Space Station on Sunday, marking the first time the company has two capsules aloft at the same time. With NASA's commercial crew program officially under way, SpaceX expects to always have at least one Dragon capsule at the space station. SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket blasted off with the latest Dragon from NASA's Kennedy Space Center, where coronavirus precautions kept staff to a minimum.

PM Modi inaugurates construction of Agra Metro, says it will boost tourism

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated the construction of Phase-1 of the Agra Metro project via video conferencing. The Agra Metro project comprises two corridors with a total length of 29.4 km and will connect major tourist attractions like Taj Mahal and Agra Fort with railway stations and bus stands. The project will benefit Agra's population of 2.6 million and also cater to more than 6 million tourists who visit the historic city every year. It will provide an environment-friendly mass rapid transit system to Agra, an official statement said. The estimated cost of the construction of the project is Rs 8,379.62 crore and it will be completed in five years, it said.

New Parliament building: Concept, cost and all details you need to know

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone for a new Parliament building on December 10. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said the invitation will be extended to all political parties. While some would attend physically and others would attend virtually, Birla said, while adding that the ceremony would follow Covid-related guidelines. As per rules, the speaker of the lower house of parliament is also the custodian of the parliament building. Watch the video for all details related to the new Parliament building.