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Thousands of ambulance staff in England to strike on Feb. 10

Thousands of ambulance workers in England will carry out fresh strike action on Feb. 10 in a dispute over pay and staffing, the UNISON trade union said. They join ambulance workers in other trade unions who plan to stage several walkouts in February and March, following an earlier wave of strikes both this month and in December. “The government’s tactics seem to be to dig in, wait months for the pay review body report and hope the dispute goes away. It won’t,” UNISON head of health Sara Gorton said in a statement.

2020 Delhi riots: SC irked over police seeking adjournment, says alternative arrangements needed

The Supreme Court on Tuesday expressed strong displeasure over the Delhi Police seeking adjournment of hearing on pleas against the bail granted to three student activists in the 2020 North East Delhi riots case on the ground that a senior law officer representing them was busy in another court.A bench of Justice S K Kaul and Justice A S Oka observed that Solicitor General Tushar Mehta may be busy in several matters, but some alternative arrangements have to be made so that the matter could be heard.”…if no alternative arrangement is made, we will presume that the government has nothing to say in the matter,” the bench said while posting the matter for hearing on February 21.

“Use and throw” is part of JD(U) work culture: Chirag Paswan

LJP (Ram Vilas) leader Chirag Paswan mocks Bihar CM Nitish Kumar for his claim that he will rather die than join hands with BJP again, says “use and throw” is part of his work culture and JD(U) leader had made similar remarks in past.

AP Police apprehends NSCN-IM cadre for extortion, recruitment & illegal activities

In a major blow to illegal activities of NSCN-IM, IGAR (North) & AP Police apprehended a senior NSCN-IM cadre from Longding area which was involved in extortion, recruitment & illegal activities and is handed over to Police, said Arunachal Pradesh police.

Adani says he will transform the port landscape in Israel

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Electronics good exports growing at 55 pc annually, PLI to help local firms: Eco Survey

Electronics goods emerged among the top five commodity groups showing healthy exports at an annual growth rate of 55.1 per cent with mobile phone production in the country rising by five-fold in past seven years, the Economic Survey said. The survey sees potential of production linked incentive schemes in supporting domestic players to achieve economies of scale in manufacturing facilities.

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar used to say I will die but not form coalition with Tejashwi Yadav. He must stop the suffering of people of Bihar due to his governance. People of Bihar have decided to vote BJP for big win in 2024 Lok Sabha & 2025 Vidhan Sabha elections.

– RS Prasad, BJP MP

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu describes Haifa port deal with Adani Group as “enormous milestone”

Output of 8 infra sectors rises by 7.4 pc in December 2022 against 4.1 pc in the same month of 2021: Official data

Air India Urination case: Patiala House Court grants bail to Shankar Mishra

Patiala House Court grants bail to Shankar Mishra, accused of allegedly urinating on a woman on board an Air India flight from New York to New Delhi on November 26 last year. He was arrested by the Delhi Police on January 6.

BJP slams BRS, AAP for boycotting President Parl joint address

BJP slams Bharat Rashtra Samithi and Aam Aadmi Party for boycotting President Droupadi Murmu’s address to joint sitting of Parliament, says they have ‘insulted’ dignity attached to highest constitutional position and India’s parliamentary democracy.

Morbi Bridge collapse: Jaysukh Patel of Oreva Group who surrendered before the court has been sent to judicial custody

Asaram sentenced to life imprisonment in women disciple rape case

Self-styled godman Asaram is sentenced to life imprisonment under Section 376 & 377 in a sexual assault case. Court ordered Rs 50,000 ex-gratia to the victim: Public Prosecutor RC Kodekar.

Mapusa Police have arrested 2 persons (both restaurant owners) for negligence, in connection with the cylinder blast incident on 22nd January

Further investigation is in progress: SDPO Mapusa Jivba Dalvi.

Steps taken by govt like construction of separate toilets for girls in schools and scheme related to sanitary pads led to sharp decline in dropout rate of girls: President Droupadi Murmu

SC clarifies its 2018 judgement on adultery, says armed forces can take action against their officers for adulterous acts

India’s fiscal deficit for the first nine months of this fiscal year through December stood at 9.93 lakh crore rupees, or 59.8% of annual estimates, government data showed today

The fiscal deficit widened from 50.4% reported in the comparable year-earlier period.

NIA files charge sheet against man accused in “activities of ISIS Module in India” case

Supporters of Congress MP Rahul Gandhi welcome him as he arrives at his Delhi residence after the completion of the Bharat Jodo Yatra

IT conducting survey on premises linked to Cipla

Survey being conducted at multiple locations.

Gandhinagar Sessions Court sentenced self-styled godman Asaram to life imprisonment in connection with a decade-old sexual assault case

Cold wave “unlikely” in North West India this week: IMD

3 people died after 5 people got buried in debris due to falling ash at an ash excavation site near Siltara’s village Sakra: Abhishek Maheshwari, Additional SP Raipur City

Police registered a negligence case against the land owner.

Morbi bridge collapse

Jaysukh Patel of Oreva Group surrenders before the court of Chief Judicial Magistrate in Morbi.

Lionel Messi expresses regret over his actions in 2023 World Cup QFs against Netherlands

Troops of Border Out Post Amudia, 112 Battalion under South Bengal Frontier in North 24 Paraganas yesterday apprehended a smuggler & recovered 8 gold biscuits worth over Rs 54 lakhs from his abdomen

The apprehended smuggler has been identified as Madai Mandal: BSF.

Jio launches 5G services in 34 more cities; 225 cites covered in India till now

Max Healthcare to consider fundraising on Feb 2: ETNow

Disgruntled JD(U) parliamentary board chief Upendra Kushwaha likens his rebellion to challenge Bihar CM Nitish Kumar had thrown to RJD president Lalu Prasad three decades ago

Cold wave unlikely for next 5-6 days

Due to fresh western disturbance, there will be light to moderate snowfall in the western Himalayan region. Because of this, there will be 2-3°C rise in temperature in 48 hours in North-west India. For next 5-6 days, there is unlikely any coldwave: Naresh Kumar,IMD Scientist

Adani Group’s port acquisition will turn Israel’s Haifa city into strong Mediterranean hub: Mayor

The Adani Group’s entry into Israel through its strategic acquisition of the Haifa port will turn this northern coastal Israeli city into a strong and exciting Mediterranean hub, the city’s mayor said on Tuesday. A consortium of Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) and Israel’s Gadot Group won the tender in July last year to privatise the Port of Haifa for a staggering USD 1.18 billion.

Registration of properties in Mumbai city up 7 pc to 8,694 units in January: Knight Frank

Registration of properties in Mumbai city rose 7 per cent year-on-year during this month to 8,694 units on better demand, according to Knight Frank India. Property consultant Knight Frank India said that Mumbai city (area under BMC jurisdiction) saw property sales registration of 8,694 units in January 2023, contributing over Rs 658 crore to the state revenues. The registration figure is till 12 noon and will increase slightly by end of the day.

SC reserves verdict on plea of journalist Rana Ayyub against summons in money laundering case

The Supreme Court on Tuesday reserved its verdict on a plea of journalist Rana Ayyub challenging the summons issued by a special court in Ghaziabad in the money laundering case. A bench of Justice V Ramasubramanian and Justice J B Pardiwala said it will pass orders on the plea. During the hearing, advocate Vrinda Grover, appearing for Ayyub, submitted, “Can her personal liberty be deprived by a procedure not authorised by law?”

Visakhapatnam named as the new capital of Andhra Pradesh

India among top 5 passenger markets for Singapore’s Changi Airport

India was ranked fourth among the top five passenger markets for Singapore’s Changi Airport, which handled 219,000 flights and 32.2 million passengers in 2022, as the country marks a recovery from the pandemic in 2021-22. Australia topped the airport’s passenger market, followed by Malaysia, Indonesia, India and Thailand, a press release by the Changi Airport Group (CAG) on Tuesday said.

Parliament Budget Session Live: ‘Inflation, unemployment and border dispute’

In this Budget session, we’ll raise issues of inflation, unemployment and border dispute with China…Instead of congratulating the leader (Rahul Gandhi) who has walked from Kanniyakumari to Kashmir, they (Centre) are only cursing: Congress Pres Mallikarjun Kharge

Snowfall disrupts normal life in several areas across Himachal Pradesh

Fresh snowfall has thrown life out of gear in many parts of Himachal Pradesh as 476 roads including three national highways are still closed while working of 697 power and 20 water supply stations across the state has also been hampered. Roads have been closed and the water and electricity supply has been disrupted in many areas after the recent snowfall in Shimla, Kullu, Lahaul-Spiti, Kinnaur and Chamba districts, officials said.

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi today visited Dargah Hazratbal in Srinagar

Parliament Budget Session Live: BRS MP K Keshava Rao on President’s address

We heard the President’s address today, but there was no mention of issues of unemployment and inflation. I suggest to the President to advise the PM to bring an act called the ‘Adani Act’ as there is only croony capitalism now: BRS MP K Keshava Rao

Budget Session: President concludes the address

Budget Session: ‘India’s being heard seriously’

Today, the world understands the tough stand taken against terrorism by India. This is the reason why today India’s being heard seriously by the world on the issue of terrorism: President Droupadi Murm

Budget Session: ‘India aims to find solutions to world problems’

India holds the presidency of the G20 this year. Along with all member states of G20, India aims to find solutions to world problems: President Murmu at Parliament

Budget Session: Prez on innovation & entrepreneurship

My government has continuously laid unprecedented emphasis on innovation and entrepreneurship. Today our youth are showing the power of their innovation to the world: President Droupadi Murmu to the joint sitting of Parliament

Budget Session: Prez on ‘Aspirational districts’ program

The ‘Aspirational districts’ program is now being repeated at the block level, for which, 500 blocks have been identified in the country. The ‘Vibrant villages’ program to develop villages in border areas has also been introduced: President Murmu

Govt has ensured there is no restriction for women in any field of work: President Murmu

Women empowerment has been at the core of all schemes introduced by my govt. Today, we’re seeing the success of ‘Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao’. For the first time in the country, no. of women is more than men and the health of women has also improved more than before: President Murmu

Priority of my govt is 11 crore small farmers who were for decades deprived of benefits of govt: Prez Murmu

Budget Session: Prez on tax refund & GST

Earlier, there was a long wait for tax refund. Today, refund is received within a few days of filing Income Tax Return, said Prez Murmu. She added, along with transparency, dignity of taxpayers is also being ensured through GST.

Budget Session: Govt is of clear opinion that corruption is biggest enemy of democracy and social justice, says Prez Murmu

Today, there is a stable, fearless and decisive government in the country that is working towards realising the big dreams

– President Murmu

The 25-year period of Amrit Kaal is golden era of independence and time to build a developed India, says Prez Murmu

We will have to make an India which is self reliant, says President Murmu in her address to Parliament

Budget Session: President Droupadi Murmu addresses the joint session of Parliament

President Droupadi Murmu arrives at the Parliament to deliver her first address to its joint sitting

Rajya Sabha Business Advisory Council meeting to be held at 2:30 pm today

India’s budget will attempt to meet the hopes & aspirations of the common citizens, the ray of hope being seen by world glows brighter-for this, I firmly believe that Nirmala Sitharaman will make all efforts to meet those aspirations

– PM Modi

Budget Session: ‘India first, citizen first’

Taking the thought of ‘India first, citizen first’ we will take this Budget session of Parliament forward. I am hopeful that the opposition leaders will present their views before the Parliament: PM Modi at Parliament

Whole world has its eyes on India: PM Modi at Parliament

The President’s first address to the joint session of Parliament is a matter of pride for our Constitution, and especially for respect of women. The whole world has its eyes on India: PM Modi at Parliament

Budget session begins today

Budget session begins today & at the beginning itself, credible voices from the world of economy, have brought in a positive message, a ray of hope & a beginning of enthusiasm. Today is important, President will address the joint session of the Parliament for the first time: PM

Punjab: Pakistani drone spotted near Adia post

Punjab | A Pakistani drone was spotted near the Adia post of 58 BOP of BSF last night. Shots were fired at the drone at which it retreated. Search operation conducted where the drone was sighted: BSF DIG Prabhakar Joshi, Gurdaspur sector

Vedanta is said to scrap plans to sell mega Indian copper smelter

Reported Bloomberg