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Indians working in Gulf countries have full support of Centre to ensure their welfare: PM Modi

Kochi (Kerala), Feb 14 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 14 said that Indians working in Gulf countries have full support of the government it is there to ensure their welfare. PM Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stones of several projects in Kochi.

BS Views of the Week: A pro-growth turn in government policy

From why this budget session of Parliament signals a new turn in our national politics to the potential impact of PLI schemes on economic growth, here is what Business Standard columnists wrote this week.

Biryani, Kichidi, Halwa...for Indian astronauts on Gaganyaan mission

The Defence Food Research Laboratory in Mysore has developed an exclusive food menu for the Indian astronauts preparing for the Gaganyaan manned mission. Watch the video to know more about the special food items in the list.

'Cheapest' AC travel in the world: India's first AC 3-tier economy class

Railways has rolled out its first air-conditioned three-tier economy class coach which is being touted by the ministry to be synonymous with the cheapest and best AC travel in the world. Watch the video to know its design, features and ticket pricing.

FM Sitharaman's speech in the Rajya Sabha

Finance MNinister Nirmala Sitharaman's replying to the discussion on Union Budget in the Rajya Sabha on February 12

Where is it written Mandi, MSP system will end?, asks Anurag Thakur to Opposition

New Delhi, Feb 12 (ANI): Minister of Finance Anurag Thakur denounced Opposition for 'misleading farmers' and challenged the leaders to show that where is it written that Mandi and Minimum Support Price system will end in the new farm laws. During the discussion on the Union Budget 2021-22 in the Upper House of Parliament on February 12, Union Minister asked the Opposition. "I challenge Congress and Opposition leaders to show where is it written that Mandi and Minimum Support Price system will end. We are committed to taking India forward," said MoS Finance.

Budget shows hope to build new, self-reliant India: Anurag Thakur

New Delhi, Feb 12 (ANI): The budget shows a hope to build new India self-reliant India, said Minister of Finance Anurag Thakur during the discussion on the Union Budget 2021-22 in the Upper House of Parliament on February 12. "This Budget shows a hope to build new India, a stronger India and to build a self-reliant India. It will set us on the path of becoming an economic and manufacturing powerhouse," said MoS Finance.

No passenger death due to train accidents in last 22 months, informs Piyush Goyal in RS

New Delhi, Feb 12 (ANI): While speaking in Rajya Sabha on February 12, Union Railways Minister Piyush Goyal informed that there has not been a single passenger death due to train accidents in nearly 22 months. "The last passenger death due to a railway accident happened on 22nd March 2019. For the nearly 22 months, we have not had a single passenger death due to train accidents," he added during question hour in RS.

Chamoli disaster: Rescue operations continue for 6th consecutive day

Chamoli (Uttarakhand), Feb 12 (ANI): After the glacier burst incident, the rescue operations continued at Tapovan tunnel in Chamoli district on the sixth consecutive day. According to Uttarakhand Government, out of the 204 missing persons, 36 bodies have been recovered while 168 persons are still missing. NDRF Commandant PK Tiwary said, "Our teams are continuously searching for bodies. A team has also been deployed to search for bodies along the river. All agencies involved in rescue operations are working round the clock." A flash flood triggered due to glacier burst on Feb 07 in the district.

Surge in fuel prices breaks 'aam aadmi' again

Mumbai, Feb 12 (ANI): Fuel prices surged again in parts of India. The increased fuel prices affected many in Mumbai. A commuter said, "We are spending Rs 150 daily on petrol. 40-50% of our salary gets spent on fuel itself. The situation has worsened after the lockdown." The price of petrol and diesel in metropolis stands at Rs 94.64/litre and Rs 85.32/litre respectively.

COVID: Over 75-lakh vaccinated in India

New Delhi, Feb 12 (ANI): Total of 75,05,010 beneficiaries have been vaccinated for COVID-19 across India . The country also reported 9,309 new COVID-19 cases and 15,858 discharges on Feb 12. With new infections, the COVID tally of the country stood at 1,08,80,603 while, active cases stand at 1,35,926. With 87 deaths in last 24 hours, death toll rose to 1,55,447.

PM Modi has given away Indian Territory to China, he must answer to nation: Rahul Gandhi

New Delhi, Feb 12 (ANI): While addressing a press conference in Delhi, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on February 12 slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the 'present situation in Eastern Ladakh'. "Defence Min made a statement on the situation in Eastern Ladakh. Now, we find our troops are now going to be stationed at Finger 3. Finger 4 is our territory. Now, we've moved from Finger 4 to Finger3. Why has Mr Modi given up our territory to the Chinese," he said. "The Defence Minister didn't speak a word on the most important strategic area - Depsang Plains - from where China had entered. The truth is that the Prime Minister has given away the Indian Territory to China. He must answer to the country," he added. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh given a statement in Rajya Sabha yesterday, regarding the 'present situation in Eastern Ladakh'.

Rahul Gandhi calls PM Modi a 'coward', says he cannot stand up to Chinese

New Delhi, Feb 12 (ANI): Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on February 12 called Prime Minister Narendra Modi a "coward" who cannot stand up to the Chinese. While addressing a press conference in the national capital, Rahul said, "The PM is a coward who cannot stand up to the Chinese. He is spitting on the sacrifice of our Army. He is betraying the sacrifice of our Army. Nobody in India should be allowed to do it." "It is the responsibility of the Prime Minister to protect the territory of this country. How he does it is his problem, not mine," he added. His statement comes after Defence Minister Rajnath Singh gave a statement in Rajya Sabha yesterday, regarding the 'present situation in Eastern Ladakh'.

'Hum do hamare do' referred to Gandhi family: Giriraj's salvo on Rahul's comments

New Delhi, Feb 12 (ANI): Union Minister Giriraj Singh targeted Congress' Rahul Gandhi for Congress leader's 'hum do, hamare do' jibe at the government and said party's MP was referring it to 'himself, his mother, sister and brother-in-law'. "By 'hum do, hamare do', he (Congress MP Rahul Gandhi) was referring to himself, his mother, his sister, and his brother-in-law. He did not utter a single word on the Budget," said Giriraj Singh. Rahul Gandhi in Lok Sabha said, "There was a slogan for family planning 'Hum do hamare do'. Like Corona comes back in a different form, this slogan has come back in a different form. Nation is run by 4 people - 'Hum do hamare do'. Everyone knows their names. Whose govt is it, of 'hum do, hamare do'."

Status quo ante pre-April 2020 on LAC restored or not? Owaisi questions Defence Minister

New Delhi, Feb 12 (ANI): Commenting on Defence Minister's remarks on disengagement of Chinese troops from LAC, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi claimed that the latter has not revealed whether status quo ante pre April 2020 has been restored or not. "The Defence Minister is not revealing if status quo ante pre-April 2020 has been restored on the LAC," said AIMIM chief. Noting that India's firm resolve to not allow an inch of its territory to be taken by anyone had led to an agreement with China concerning disengagement from Pangong Lake area, Minister Rajnath Singh said in Lok Sabha on Feb 11.

India's vaccination rates were fastest: WHO representative to India

New Delhi, Feb 11 (ANI): World Health Organization representative to India Dr Roderico Ofrin said that India's vaccination rates were fastest as around 6 million were vaccinated in only 22 days. Dr Roderico Ofrin said, "Bringing that diligence, discipline and vigour into their response to vaccination campaign so that there is another area of response, we've seen it's been so successful. Around 6 million were vaccinated in 22 days. It's the fastest as we see rates of vaccination happening."

Drones deployed in Chamoli district to monitor Rishiganga River's water level

Chamoli (Uttarakhand), Feb 11 (ANI): Drone cameras were deployed in Chamoli district. The deployment was done to monitor the increasing water level of Rishiganga River. 4 days after the disaster, rescue operation is still underway in the district. So far, the calamity has claimed 34 lives.

WB Assembly polls: Fight is about making Bengal 'Sonar Bangla', says Amit Shah

Kolkata, Feb 11 (ANI): While interacting with Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP's) 'Social Media warriors' in West Bengal's Kolkata on February 11, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said, "This fight is not about making BJP stronger, uprooting Mamata didi, a change of the government or about changing the Chief Minister and making someone else the CM." "This fight is about making our Bengal 'Sonar Bangla'," he added. "This fight is about bringing glory to eastern India again, about eliminating poverty from eastern India, about safeguarding borders, about keeping out infiltrators, providing citizenship to refugees, about taking Bengal to the top in fields of industry, education and patriotism," Shah further stated.

Watch: JCB machines taking out slush, debris from tunnel

Chamoli (Uttarakhand), Feb 11 (ANI): Rescue operation to continue the whole night in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district. JCB machines are working towards taking out the slush and debris from tunnel. A glacier burst on February 07 led to this massive calamity in the district. So far, 34 people have lost their lives in the disaster.

COVID response: 'GoI should be very proud,' says WHO representative to India

New Delhi, Feb 11 (ANI): "Considering the magnitude of the population, it's something the Government of India should be very very proud of," said World Health Organization representative to India Dr Roderico Ofrin on India's response against COVID-19. Praising the government for its diligent efforts Dr Roderico Ofrin said, "Over three months now, cases of COVID-19 in India have been consistently going down and I go back to that same principle of consistent public health measures and responses being implemented."