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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.

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.

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."

Rahul Gandhi arrives at Kollam's Thangassery beach, interacts with fishermen

Kollam (Kerala), Feb 24 (ANI): Congress leader and Wayanad MP Rahul Gandhi arrived at Kollam's Thangassery beach to interact with fishermen. Congress leaders KC Venugopal, Ramesh Chennithala and Mullappally Ramachandran accompanied him.

No ministry to speak for farmers of sea in Delhi: Rahul Gandhi

Kollam (Kerala), Feb 24 (ANI): During an interaction with fishermen at Kollam beach, Congress leader and Wayanad MP Rahul Gandhi claimed that fishermen don't have a ministry in Delhi as farmers do."Just like our farmers farm the land, you farm the sea. Farmers have a Ministry in Delhi, you don't. No one speaks for you in Delhi. First thing I'd do is have a Ministry dedicated to fishermen of India so that your issues can be defended and protected," said Gandhi.

Kumbh Mela officials being administered COVID vaccine

Haridwar (Uttarakhand), Feb 24 (ANI): Personnel who will be posted on Kumbh Mela duty are being vaccinated against COVID-19. Kumbh Mela Officer Deepak Rawat was administered with the vaccine on Feb 23. Kumbh Mela 2021 is scheduled to be held from 1st to 30th April in Haridwar.

Case filed against 14 persons including Bihar CM in Muzaffarpur court

Muzaffarpur (Bihar), Feb 24 (ANI): A case has been filed against 14 persons including Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar in Muzaffarpur Court. Lawyer at Muzaffarpur Civil Court, Jaychandra Prasad Sahni said, "Case filed against 14 persons including Bihar CM Nitish Kumar and Muzaffarpur District Magistrate in a Muzaffarpur Court in connection with listing the names of people from another panchayat as voters in Chaki Sohagpu. The court hearing is on March 4, 2021."

BJP to hold protest against Gehlot govt from 6-14 Mar: Arun Singh

Jaipur (Rajasthan), Feb 24 (ANI): BJP to hold protest from 6-14 March against Rajasthan government as Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has failed in state, said Party National General Secretary Arun Singh on February 23. "BJP president JP Nadda ji will visit Jaipur on March 2 and will address party workers here. Gehlot govt has failed in State, we will hold protest under leadership of State party president at mandal and tehsil level from 6-14 March against Rajasthan govt," said BJP General Secy.

Significant opportunity for countries to integrate low-carbon development in COVID-19 recovery measures: Javadekar

New Delhi, Feb 24 (ANI): Speaking at the United Nation Security Council Open Debate "Addressing climate-related risks to international peace and security" Minister of Forest and Climate Change Prakash Javadekar said that India believes that there is a significant opportunity for countries to integrate low-carbon development in their COVID-19 rescue and recovery measures. "India believes that there is a significant opportunity for countries to integrate low-carbon development in their COVID-19 rescue and recovery measures and long-term mitigation strategies," said Javadekar.

India only country on track among G20 nations to meet climate change mitigation commitments: Javadekar

New Delhi, Feb 24 (ANI): Speaking at the United Nation Security Council Open Debate "Addressing climate-related risks to international peace and security" Minister of Forest and Climate Change Prakash Javadekar said that India is the only country on track among G20 nations to meet its climate change mitigation commitments. "India is the only country on track among G20 nations to meet its climate change mitigation commitments. We're meeting our Paris Agreement's target and will exceed it. India currently has fastest-growing solar energy program. We have expanded access to clean cooking fuel to over 80 mn households. Our recent commitment of installing 450 gigawatts renewable energy, elimination of single-use plastic, 100% railway electrification among other measures have added to our climate ambitions," said Javadekar.

Municipal election results: Amit Shah urges Congress to introspect

Ahmedabad (Gujarat), Feb 23 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah reacted on Gujarat Municipal election results. He slammed opposition parties by saying, "Opposition tried to create many types of misconceptions on a range of issues like farmers' protest and COVID-19 and successive poll results have dismantled these misconceptions, from Leh-Ladakh to Hyderabad and Gujarat." Shah added that results of West Bengal elections will also be good.

Municipal election results: Gujarat again established itself as BJP's stronghold, says Amit Shah

Ahmedabad (Gujarat), Feb 23 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah reacted on the Municipal corporation poll results which has came today. He said that result shows that Gujarat has again established itself as BJP's stronghold. "BJP continues to carry out the 'vikas yatra' started in the leadership of Modi Ji. Today's results are one of the best results in Gujarat," he said. BJP has won 85 per cent seats in which it has fought the polls and Congress has defeated very badly, he added.