News Highlights: Earthquake of magnitude 5.2 hit Kargil, Ladakh today at 21:35 pm

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News Highlights: Jaipur Pink Panthers win Pro Kabaddi League against Gujarat Giants

Jaipur Pink Panthers beat Gujarat Giants with 45-36 points for their fourth win in the Pro Kabaddi League today

News Highlights: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar takes stock of new buildings in IIT Patna

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar took stock of the newly constructed buildings.PM Modi will virtually inaugurate the new buildings constructed in IIT Patna campus on February 20.

News Highlights: Indian rider Anush Agarwalla earns Paris Olympics quota in Dressage

News Highlights: We want suspension and punishment revoked, says Advocate Satya Ranjan Swain on Delhi BJP MLAs suspension matter

Delhi BJP MLAs suspension matter, Advocate Satya Ranjan Swain says, "No direction has been passed today. It has been kept for tomorrow for interim directions. Our prayer is to declare the motion, unconstitutional. We want the suspension that is awarded and the punishment that is imposed should be revoked..."

News Highlights: Third meeting of AITIGA Joint Committee concludes

India hosted the third meeting of ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) at Vanijya Bhawan. The meeting was co-chaired by Shri Rajesh Agrawal, Additional Secretary, Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, India and Ms. Mastura Ahmad Mustafa, Deputy Secretary General (Trade), Ministry of Investment, Trade & Industry, Malaysia. Delegates from ASEAN countries viz. Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand & Viet Nam participated in the meeting. The first two meetings of the Joint Committee were held in May and August 2023. The third meeting held detailed discussions and took stock of the progress in the negotiations.

News Live Updates: Earthquake of magnitude 5.2 hit Kargil, Ladakh today at 21:35 pm

News Live Updates: 211 schools inaugurated in Chhattisgarh under PM Shri Yojana for better future of youth, says Dharmendra Pradhan

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on launch of PM Shri Yojana said, 6000 exemplary schools were inaugurated under PM Shri Yojana. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's dream is to keep the new generation of India at the top in the world. Therefore, after three decades, a new education policy was implemented in 2020 and is not just in documents.

News Live Updates: Tejashwi Yadav to kickstart Jan Vishwas Yatra tomorrow

RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav will kickstart Jan Vishwas Yatra from Muzaffarnagar tomorrow ahead of Lok Sabha elections. The yatra will 33 districts in West Bengal and will continue till March 1.

News Live Updates: Jharkhand CM Champai Soren addresses public gathering at Itkori village after visiting the Bhadrakali Temple

Jharkhand CM Champai Soren visited Bhadrakali Temple in Itkori village. In Itkori village, he addressed public gathering and said, in society and even in our state, women play an important role. If we want to gain knowledge, we first pray to Maa Saraswati. To gain wealth, you pray to Maa Lakshmi. In Itkori, there are Buddhism and Hinduism religions. Various religious leaders are also present here

News Live Updates: Republic TV journalist arrested by West Bengal Police in Sandeshkhali

News Live Updates: Look forward to inaugurate key developments boosting ‘Ease of Living’, says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweets, "A big boost to all-round development! I look forward to being in Jammu tomorrow, 20th February to inaugurate key development works which will boost ‘Ease of Living.’ It will also be a landmark day for the education sector as various institutions including IITs and IIMs will get permanent campuses."

News Updates Live: Rekha Sharma urges Mamata Banerjee to step down, witness pain in Sandeshkhali

NCW Chairperson Rekha Sharma says, "She (Mamata Banerjee) should resign from her post and should go there (Sandeshkhali) as a woman, then she will be able to see the pain of the people."

News Updates Live: NCW Chairperson visits Sandeshkhali, calls for swift action

NCW Chairperson Rekha Sharma says, "Today I visited Sandeshkhali and several women came forward and complained about molestation. Those who sit far away and comment that it is a political agenda should once visit here. A home has been built by the Governor for the women of Sandeshkhali. Those who feel that they are not safe in their homes can come here and live. The demand of the women of Sandeshkhali is safety and we will ensure that. I want to request the state police to work without getting afraid and by staying away from the political agenda. In the state, the police are not able to work. They can't do anything without a political agenda despite their willingness to work. Only two people have been arrested, we want the main culprit Shahjahan should be arrested."

News Updates Live: Poland eyes elevated relations with India

Secretary of State at the Foreign Affairs Ministry of Poland, Władysław T. Bartoszewski on the India-Poland relationship, says, "The relations have always been extremely good. We have never had any problems. Now, I think we should move to a higher level because India has developed into a phenomenal country, is the 5th largest economy and is very important. We have developed as well and we have more to offer to each other. We want India to play a more active role in global politics because as the largest democracy, we want a country like India would share our values as to how the world should be organised. We want to partner with India...We are looking at potentially creating the India-Central Eastern European Forum to discuss amongst a few countries. There are a lot of topics."

News Updates Live: Dr S Jaishankar engages with journalists from 19 LAC countries, discusses 'New India'

EAM Dr S Jaishankar tweets, "A lively interaction with 35 journalists from 19 Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) countries. Spoke to them about the ‘New India’, transformational changes underway, our growing global footprint and the opportunities to intensify India-LAC cooperation."

News Updates Live: Dr Jitendra Singh highlights PM Modi's special bond with J&K, emphasizes development initiatives

Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh on PM Narendra Modi's visit to J&K, says, "People of J&K are attached with the PM. He has a special bond with the people here. The biggest package that J&K got after independence was given by PM Modi only. Several development works and transformation works took place here under PM Modi's leadership. Several works which no one thought would happen were done here. During his visit, he will inaugurate, dedicate to the nation and lay the foundation stone of multiple development projects."

News Updates Live: PM Modi emphasizes increased sporting opportunities for youth

PM Modi while virtually addressing the inauguration of the Khelo India Games in Guwahati, Assam, said, "All over the country, events related to sports are being organised. Today we are witnessing the Khelo India University Games. Some days back, Khelo India Winter Games was organised in Ladakh. Before that, Tamil Nadu conducted the Khelo India Youth Games. This indicates that youth is getting more opportunities to play and blossom.”

News Updates Live: PM Modi unveils vision for youth empowerment at Khelo India Games

Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his address for the 'Khelo India Games' being held in Assam, said, "Today an entire eco-system of new possibilities is being created for our young generation. From training to scholarships. A favorable environment is being created for the players in our country. A record budget of Rs 3,500 crore has been given for sports this year."

India News LIVE Updates: President Droupadi Murmu visits Cellular Jail in Port Blair

President Droupadi Murmu visited the historic Cellular Jail in Port Blair and laid a wreath at the Martyr’s Column. She also visited the cell of the great freedom fighter Veer Savarkar. She shared her experience and wrote an inspiring message in the visitors' book at the memorial

India News LIVE Updates: Vijay Sankalp Yatra will start from 5 different places in Telangana, says G Kishan Reddy

Union Minister and Telangana BJP President G Kishan Reddy said, in the leadership of BJP, Vijay Sankalp Yatra will start from 5 different places in Telangana. It will be a 10-day Yatra and is being commenced with the hope of winning the majority seats in Telangana in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, said Reddy

IPL 2024 LIVE Updates: Dushmantha Chameera to replace Gus Atkinson in Kolkata Knight Riders

India News LIVE Updates: Planning is going on rehabilitation of slum settlements of Panchkula, says Haryana CM

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar said, we are planning how we can rehabilitate the slum areas of Panchkula including Khark Mangoli. There are about 59 acres of land here. Efforts will be made to ensure that the problem of people who are occupying land illegally should also be resolved and people should also get a roof, he added. Khattar took stock of the ongoing development projects, in Panchkula.

India News LIVE Updates: V. Muraleedharan to represent represent India at the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (FMM) in Rio de Janeiro

MoS for External Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs V. Muraleedharan will represent India at the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (FMM) in Rio de Janeiro on February 21-22. Brazil assumed the G20 Presidency from India on 1 December 2023, and the G20 FMM would be the first Ministerial meeting under the Brazilian Presidency. Muraleedharan will participate in sessions on G20 ‘s role in dealing with ongoing international tensions and Global governance reform. He will also hold bilateral meetings with partner countries from Global South

India News LIVE Updates: V. Muraleedharan to represent represent India at the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (FMM) in Rio de Janeiro

MoS for External Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs V. Muraleedharan will represent India at the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (FMM) in Rio de Janeiro on February 21-22. Brazil assumed the G20 Presidency from India on 1 December 2023, and the G20 FMM would be the first Ministerial meeting under the Brazilian Presidency.

India News LIVE Updates: West Bengal CM on her claim of BJP-led central government allegedly "deactivating" Aadhaar cards of people in the state

--West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee on her claim of BJP-led central government allegedly "deactivating" Aadhaar cards of people in the state said, she has received letters ‘Tapasili Federation’ and other organisations against indiscriminate ‘deactivation’ of Aadhaar cards in the state

-- Cards of several SC and ST community people have been deactivated without prior information to state government or district administration

--Central government didn’t even bother to inform the individuals concerned, of the reason for their card being deactivated. If this continues, the people getting DBT will be deprived of it

India News LIVE Updates: Parliamentary delegation led by President of French Senate meets Jagdeep Dhankhar at Parliament House

A parliamentary delegation from France, led by the President of the French Senate, M. Gérard Larcher, met the Vice-President and Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar at Parliament House today. Discussions were held between the leaders focusing around strengthening Parliamentary exchanges between India and France, built upon close economic and cultural cooperation, and warm people-to-people ties.

India News LIVE Updates: We will give a separate card to those whose names are being struck off, says Mamata Banerjee on CAA

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee on Centre’s attempt to introduce CAA said, we will give a separate card to those whose names are being struck off.We will not let any poor person go wrong. We have prepared a portal named 'Aadhaar Grievance Portal of West Bengal Government'. Those whose Aadhaar card has been deactivated should inform us as soon as possible so that they continue to enjoy their democratic, social and economic rights.

India News LIVE Updates:NCW Chairperson Rekha Sharma arrives at Raj Bhavan in Kolkata to meet West Bengal Governor Dr CV Ananda Bose

India News LIVE Updates: There are 103 active cases of Monkey fever in the state as of now, says Dinesh Gundu Rao

Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao said there were around 200 cases of Monkey fever in the state out of which 103 cases are active as of now

India News LIVE Updates: New Delhi to host roundtable to discuss EU-India cooperation in combating online disinformation, information manipulation

New Delhi will be hosting roundtable to discuss EU-India cooperation in combating online disinformation, information manipulation on February 21. Over 35 experts from EU are to participate in his roundtable

India News LIVE: SC says Sharad Pawar can move ECI for allotment of new symbol

Supreme Court issued notice on a plea filed by veteran leader Sharad Pawar of NCP against the order of Election Commission of India (ECI) officially recognising Ajit Pawar faction as the ‘real’ Nationalist Congress Party (NCP). It said that ECI’s order of granting Sharad Pawar right to use name Nationalist Congress Party - Sharadchandra Pawar shall continue. Sharad Pawar can move ECI for allotment of new symbol, and it has to be recorded within a week of application

India News LIVE: Government to name new member to the Sixteenth Finance Commission

Government will name new member to 16th Finance Commission after Niranjan Rajadhyaksha, Executive Director of Artha Global, expressed his inability to take up this responsibility due to "unforeseen personal circumstances".

Chandigarh Mayor poll LIVE Updates: SC to examine ballot papers

Speaking on the Chandigarh mayoral polls issue, Supreme Court said horsetrading is a serious matter and they will examine ballot papers. SC has asked HC registrar general to depute judicial officer to bring ballot papers, videos for its perusal on Tuesday

India News LIVE Updates: NCW Chairperson asks for President’s rule in Sandeshkhali

NCW Chairperson Rekha Sharma says, the women of Sandeshkhali have been harassed. They are scared and the situation here is bad. Women are crying in front of me. I don't think anything will happen here without the President's rule. She said she has received copies of 18 complaints including 2 rapes and serious molestation.

Chandigarh Mayor poll LIVE Updates: SC remarks that Anil Masih, returning officer in Chandigarh Mayor election, has to be prosecuted

- Supreme Court remarks that Anil Masih, returning officer in Chandigarh Mayor election, has to be prosecuted as he was interfering with the election process.

UP Global Investors Summit LIVE Updates: Investors across the world trust the stability of government policies, says PM Modi

- Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his address at the summit said, "We have often seen that when elections approach, people try to avoid new investments. But India has broken this perception today."

- "Investors across the world trust the stability of government policies. This trust is reflected in Lucknow too," he added.

UP Global Investors Summit LIVE Updates: Every country is confident of India's growth story, they are filled with confidence, says PM Modi

- Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his address at the summit said, "4-5 days back, I returned after visiting UAE and Qatar. Every country is confident of India's growth story, they are filled with confidence."

-'Modi ki guarantee' is discussed a lot in the country. But the entire world is considering India 'the guarantee of better returns'," he added.

UP Global Investors Summit LIVE Updates: Unprecedented positivity regarding India is seen globally, says PM Modi

- Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his address at the summit said, "I am not assessing today's event only in terms of investment. The hope, the hope for better returns I am seeing in all investors has an extensive context."

- "Today, you can go anywhere in the world - unprecedented positivity regarding India is seen," he added

UP Global Investors Summit LIVE Updates: Red tape culture ended and red carpet culture started in UP in last 7 yrs, says PM Modi

- Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his address at the summit said, ""It has been 7 years since a double-engine government was formed in UP. In the last 7 years, the 'red tape culture' in the state has been ended and a 'red carpet culture' has been brought here."

- "In the last 7 years, crime has reduced in UP and business culture has expanded. In the last 7 years, an environment of business, development and trust has been formed in UP," he added.

- He further said, "The double-engine government has shown that if there is a true intention for change, nobody can stop it."

UP Global Investors Summit LIVE Updates: PM Modi on UP's transforation

- Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his address said, "I have been told that through technology, lakhs of people from more than 400 Vidhan Sabha seats of UP are connected to this event...7-8 years back, we couldn't even think that there could be such an atmosphere in Uttar Pradesh regarding investment and employment."

- "There used to be news of crime, riots and snatching. At that time, if someone said that UP would be developed, perhaps nobody would have been ready to even hear that," he added.

- He further said, "Today, lakhs and crores of rupees of investment are coming into Uttar Pradesh..."

UP Global Investors Summit LIVE Updates: Have come with resolve to make developed UP for developed India, says Modi

- Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his address said, "We have come with resolve to make developed UP for developed India."

UP Global Investors Summit LIVE Updates: PM Modi unveils 14,000 projects worth more than Rs 10 lakh crore

- Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched 14,000 projects worth more than Rs 10 trillion at the fourth ground breaking ceremony of the Uttar Pradesh Global Investors Summit (UPGIS) 2023 on February 19 during his one-day visit to Uttar Pradesh.

UP Global Investors Summit LIVE Updates: PM Modi unveils 14,000 projects worth more than Rs 10 lakh crore

- Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched 14,000 projects worth more than Rs 10 trillion at the fourth ground breaking ceremony of the Uttar Pradesh Global Investors Summit (UPGIS) 2023 on February 19 during his one-day visit to Uttar Pradesh.

UP Global Investors Summit LIVE Updates: UP CM Yogi Adityanath's address

- At the groundbreaking ceremony in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath said, "In 2018, during the first Investors Summit, the Prime Minister had said here in Lucknow that UP has values and virtues but in these changing times, value addition is required. Not only in work culture or business culture but UP's strength in every area requires value addition."

- "Today, six years later, I am delighted to say that assimilating these words of the PM, Uttar Pradesh has framed its policies - as a result of which within six years, the fourth edition of this groundbreaking ceremony is being organised," he added.

Kamal Nath News LIVE Updates: Question of Kamal Nath leaving Congress does not arise, says his aide Sajjan Singh Verma

- Kamal Nath's confidant Sajjan Singh Verma dismissed reports on Monday of the veteran Congress leader contemplating a switch to the BJP, saying the question of the former Madhya Pradesh chief minister leaving the party, in which he has spent more than 40 years, does not arise.

- Verma said Kamal Nath and his son Nakul Nath are both not crossing over to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and asserted that the latter will contest the Lok Sabha polls, likely to be held in April-May, from Chhindwara in Madhya Pradesh as the Congress candidate.

Measles outbreak in MP LIVE Updates: Two children die of suspected measles, 17 infected in MP's Maihar; schools shut for 3 days

- Two children have died of suspected measles, and 17 are infected in Madhya Pradesh's Maihar, prompting the district authorities to shut all schools in eight villages for three days, a health official said.

- "Two children, one of them seven years old, died of suspected measles on February 14 and 16. Another 17 children were found to be infected in eight villages," the chief medical and health officer (CMHO) LK Tiwari said.

Haryana Budget LIVE Updates: Haryana Assembly's Budget session to begin on February 20

- The Budget session of the Haryana Assembly will begin on tomorrow, Feb 20.

- The session -- the year's first -- will begin with the governor's address. Later, there will be general discussion in the House on the address.

- According to the tentative schedule, Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, who also holds the finance portfolio, will present the state's budget on Friday.

Sandeshkhali violence news LIVE Updates: Bengal govt suppressing voice of women in restive Sandeshkhali, says NCW chief

- National Commission for Women (NCW) chairperson Rekha Sharma on Monday accused the West Bengal government of suppressing the voice of a large number of women in Sandeshkhali where protests were held against alleged atrocities by ruling TMC leaders.

- The NCW chairperson alleged that the Mamata Banerjee government was trying to "suppress the voice of women so that the truth would not come out".

- "I am in Sandeshkhali for the entire day to hear from women. But the culprit must be arrested. Once (Shajahan) Shiekh is arrested, I believe more women will come out with their complaints. We have to instill confidence in them. I will talk to the police," Sharma said.

PM Modi in UP LIVE Updates: Modi inaugurates an exhibition at the groundbreaking ceremony in Lucknow

- Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates an exhibition at the groundbreaking ceremony in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.