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Spl. Police Commissioner Sanjay Singh praises injured Police personnel

New Delhi, February 3 (ANI): In a programme organized at in outer district of Delhi, Police Commissioner SN Shrivastava met policemen, who sustained injuries during the tractor rally violence on Republic Day. Special commissioner of Police, Western Range, Sanjay Singh was also present at the programme. As many as 144 police personnel of Western range got injured during the clash. Addressing the Police personnel, Special Commissioner Sanjay Singh said, "the tough conditions in which they are performing their duty amidst the farmers protest is commendable."

Aero India 2021 has truly gone digital, global: Rajnath Singh

Bengaluru, Feb 03 (ANI): While addressing at the Aero India Show in Bengaluru on February 03, Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said, "Despite the constraints caused by the global COVID-19 pandemic, I am pleased to see such a large number of participants in this year's event. It is coming from the world's leading nations in the field of military and aviation." "The Aero India 21 will display the vast potential of India, and the multifarious opportunities that our country offers in the field of defence and aerospace sector. It also promises to be the World's First Ever Hybrid Aero and Defence exhibition," he added. "In order to maximize the reach and participation, event is being conducted in a hybrid format with a concurrent Virtual Exhibition which will integrate Seminars, B2B interactions etc. It'll be not incorrect to say, that Aero India 21 has truly gone digital and global," Defence Minister further stated.

Will spend 130 Billion Dollar on military modernization in next 7-8 years: Rajnath Singh

Bengaluru, Feb 03 (ANI): While addressing at the Aero India Show in Bengaluru on February 03, Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said, "I have been informed that about 540 exhibitors including 80 foreign companies, Defence Ministers, Delegates, Service chiefs and officials from more than 55 nations are participating in this event. It reflects growing optimism of the global community." "I express my deep sense of gratitude to the Defence Ministers from Maldives, Ukraine, Equatorial Guinea, Iran, Comoros and Madagascar who have joined this show in person, and many others who are joining virtually," he added. "We have taken steps to strengthen our security apparatus. Domestic manufacturing of bigger and complex defence platforms has now become focus of our policy under 'AatmaNirbhar Bharat Abhiyan'. We plan to spend 130 Billion Dollar on military modernization in next 7-8 years," Defence Minister further stated.

Indian govt enhanced FDI in defence sector upto 74% through Automatic Route: Rajnath Singh

Bengaluru, Feb 03 (ANI): While addressing at the Aero India Show in Bengaluru on February 03, Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said, "The government of India has enhanced FDI in Defence Sector upto 74% through the Automatic Route and 100% through the government route, which would act as a catalyst for foreign players to invest in India." "I am very happy that HAL has got the orders for development of 83 new indigenous Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) - Tejas MK1A from Indian Air Force (IAF) valued at more than Rs 48,000 crores, it is probably the biggest 'Make in India' Defence contract till date," he added.

'Prepared to defend our people and territorial integrity at all costs': Rajnath Singh

Bengaluru, Feb 03 (ANI): While addressing at the Aero India Show in Bengaluru on February 03, Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said, "India also faces threats and challenges emanating from multiple fronts. India is a victim of state sponsored and state inflicted terrorism, which is now a global threat." "We have long witnessed unfortunate attempts to employ force to change status quo along our unresolved borders. India is vigilant and prepared to counter and defeat any misadventure to defend our people and the territorial integrity at all costs,"he added.

MK Stalin pays floral tribute to Annadurai on his 52nd death anniversary

Chennai (Tamil Nadu), Feb 03 (ANI): Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) chief MK Stalin paid floral tribute to party founder and former chief minister CN Annadurai. Stalin paid tribute on his 52nd death anniversary at Anna Memorial after leading a silent march from Chepauk Wallajah Road to Anna Square at Marina Beach in Chennai.

Rajnath Singh hands over contract of 83 LCA Tejas fighters to HAL

Bengaluru, Feb 03 (ANI): Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has handed over the contract of 83 Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas fighters to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). The Ministry of Defence handed over Tejas fighters to HAL at Aero India show in Bengaluru. Three Mi-17 helicopters took part in the flypast at the inauguration of the Aero India Show-2021 today. The event will be held till February 05.

No chief guest on R-Day: Key facts & times when state heads refused invite

It will be for the first time in over five decades that India will not have a chief guest at the Republic Day parade. The decision comes days after British Prime Minister Boris Johnson cancelled his visit to India to grace the Republic Day celebrations in view of the spread of a new variant of the coronavirus in the United Kingdom. India had invited Johnson as the Republic Day chief guest and he accepted India's invitation, calling it "a great honour". However, on January 5, Johnson cancelled his India visit due to the pandemic. Watch the video to know some interesting facts about times when - India did not a chief guest on January 26 or a foreign leader turned down the invitation.

Donald Trump becomes the first US President to be impeached twice: What happens now?

The US House of Representatives impeached President Donald Trump by 232 to 197 votes for his role in last week's Capitol Hill riot, making him the first president in American history to be impeached twice. The impeachment now moves to the Senate, which will conduct a trial and a voting to remove the president from office. The Senate is adjourned till January 19, a day before the inauguration of Joe Biden as the 46th President of the United States. Watch the explainer video on what will happen next.

Farmers not ready to blink first, reject SC panel; gear up for R-Day march

Farmers protesting at Delhi borders said they will burn copies of Centre's new agriculture laws at all demonstration sites on the festival of Lohri on Wednesday, as a mark of protest against the legislations. This comes a day after the protesting farmer unions asserted they will not appear before the Supreme Court-appointed panel, alleging it was "pro-government", and said they won't settle for anything less than the repeal of the three contentious laws. The unions also raised doubts over the neutrality of the members of the committee even as they welcomed the top court's order to stay the implementation of the laws. Watch the video to know more.

Should Trump be removed from power? Here's what Joe Biden has to say

President-elect Joe Biden has said President Donald Trump was the "most incompetent" presidents in US history. Sidestepping the questions related to impeachment or removal from office in the remaining 12 days, Biden said that quickest way Trump could be removed is his inauguration on January 20. Watch the video.

The Capitol attack aftermath: Trump, Biden reaction after violent siege

Donald Trump has finally condemned the mayhem caused by his supporters in the US Capitol, saying they do not represent America, as the beleaguered president vowed to ensure a "smooth, orderly and seamless" transition of power to President-elect Joe Biden. In a new video message, a day after he urged the crowds to head for the Capitol, where they forced their way inside, Trump said America is, and must always be a nation of law and order. In an unprecedented assault on democracy in the US, thousands of supporters of outgoing President Trump stormed the Capitol building on Wednesday and clashed with police, resulting in four deaths and interrupting a constitutional process by Congress to affirm the victory of Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris in the November 3 election.

What Pranab Mukherjee wrote on Modi as Prime Minister, Congress debacle

The decisive mandate the BJP got in two consecutive general elections in 2014 and 2019 indicated voters' preference for political stability, wrote former president Pranab Mukherjee in his memoir 'The Presidential Years, 2012-2017' which he completed before his death last year. Watch the full video to know his take on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Manmohan Singh and the reasons behind Congress debacle in the national politics.

Centre vs farmers over agri laws: Is the ice finally melting?

The government and farm unions reached some common ground on Wednesday to resolve protesting farmers' concerns over rise in power tariff and penalties for stubble burning, but the two sides remained deadlocked over the main contentious issues of the repeal of three farm laws and a legal guarantee for MSP. After nearly five hours of the sixth round of negotiations between three union ministers and a 41-member representative group of thousands of farmers protesting on Delhi borders, Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar said at least 50 per cent resolution has been reached with mutual agreement on two out of four items on the agenda and discussions would continue on the remaining two on January 4 at 2 PM.

Facebook to offer more security features in 2021

New Delhi, Dec 24 (ANI): Social media giant Facebook said it will start allowing users to prepare physical safety keys as a way to confirm their identity before logging into the social network's mobile app, beginning next year. According to Mashable, the Mark Zuckerberg-owned company is now offering a choice to use a hardware security key to connect to one's desktop computer prior to each log-in. The users could purchase a hardware key through retailers, and register with Facebook, the social media giant said, confirming an earlier report by Axios. The world's biggest social network said it also intends to enlarge 'Facebook Protect', that is, its own security program for high-profile accounts for example election applicants, to more kinds of accounts globally next year. Presently available in the US, Facebook Protect offers a means for politicians, government agencies, and election personnel to set up additional safety provisions such as two-factor authentication and real-time tracking

'Baba Ka Dhaba' owner opens new food joint

New Delhi, Dec 21 (ANI): Kanta Prasad, the 80-year-old owner of 'Baba Ka Dhaba', started a new restaurant in Delhi's Malviya Nagar. "We're very happy, god has blessed us. I want to thank people for their help, I appeal to them to visit my restaurant. We will serve Indian and Chinese cuisine here," he said. Few months back, a video surfaced on internet showing octogenarian couple's plight. Social media enthusiasts came forward to flourish Baba's business.

PM Modi's message to agitating farmers: 'New laws haven't come overnight'

Farm laws have not been introduced overnight, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday while adding that over the last 20 to 30 years, Centre and State Governments had detailed discussions on these reforms. He requested political parties with "folded hands" to keep all the credit for their "old election manifestos" which had reportedly promised agriculture sector reforms and urged them to stop misguiding the farmers over the new farm laws.

Arvind Kejriwal tears farm law copies, BJP calls him 'new chameleon'

Farmers' agitation: The Delhi Assembly on Thursday passed a resolution against the Centre's three new agriculture laws with Kejriwal tearing up farm law copies, saying he cannot betray farmers of the country. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) criticised the Delhi government's stand.

Pranab Mukherjee's memoir, a bone of contention between his children

The late Pranab Mukherjee's son and daughter are at loggerheads with each other over his memoir The Presidential Years, one saying it should not be published without his consent and the other "requesting" her brother to not create unnecessary hurdles in the publication of his last book. The book, which was in the news recently for Pranab Mukherjee's critical comments on the Congress, including his observation that the party lost political focus after his elevation as president, is set to be launched next month by Rupa, which published the two earlier volumes of his memoirs.

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.