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The Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority (GNIDA) has constructed a pipeline and reservoir for distributing water from the Upper Ganga Canal in Haridwar. The Authority will conduct the trial for water distribution to these sectors in the month of March-April.  https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The BJP lawmaker's family, which stays in Greater Noida, approached the police and registered a complaint at Dadri police station. Based on the complaint, the Dadri police registered a case and launched an investigation into the matter.  https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has shared his top 5 expectations from Union Budget 2021. The Congress MP from Kerala’s Waynad took to Twitter and tweeted, “ Budget 2021 must: -Support MSMEs, farmers and workers to generate employment. -Increase Healthcare expenditure to save lives. -Increase Defence expenditure to safeguard borders. " https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Earlier this morning, the Delhi Traffic Police issued an advisory that vehicular traffic was diverted at Akshardham for Noida and suggested an alternative routes. "Traffic will remain affected on Road no. 56 from ISBT Anand Vihar to Ghazipur due to closing of border," it tweeted. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

In Sikkim, a festival named Sonam Losar will be celebrated on February 12, therefore the banks in the state will remain closed on this day. https://ift.tt/3bdulW6

The state's General Administration Department (GAD) released an order on Saturday that stated all government offices have to replace chemically-made phenyl with cow urine phenyl to clean the premises. https://ift.tt/37JtHPW

Two Sanskrit words ‘Panch’ and ‘Ang’ combine together to form the word Panchang which means five parts. Hence, the calendar is said to provide 5 major details namely Tithi, Day, Nakshatra, Yog and Karan. https://ift.tt/3cG5E7F

The price of a single lottery ticket issued by the Kerala Lottery Department is Rs 40. There is also an option to purchase the entire booklet at just Rs 750. https://ift.tt/2P5KP8B

Shares of ICICI Bank rose as much as 5.2% to an alltime high on Monday, after India's secondlargest private lender reported strong December quarter results buoyed by improved loan growth. https://ift.tt/304viMk

As per the state government's announcement on Friday, the trains will be available in three-time slots to avoid crowding during the Covid-19 pandemic. https://ift.tt/2PUacut

According to the latest survey by IANS-CVoter, a majority of Indians are finding it difficult to manage their expenses. https://ift.tt/3398r4p

A tablet covered in a red velvet case bearing the Government of India emblem, has now replaced the iconic Bahi khata and the historic Budget briefcase. https://ift.tt/3cqdjqo

William, who is the president of the Football Association, spoke out on Sunday after the Professional Footballers' Association accused social media companies of lacking the willingness to clamp down on racist posts. https://ift.tt/3jg9ENr

Tikait made the remark as hundreds of farmers reached a key protest site on the Delhi-Meerut highway in Ghazipur on the national capital's border with Uttar Pradesh where they danced to upbeat tunes, creating a festive atmosphere as more supporters continued to pour in. https://ift.tt/3pbY2x2

Union Budget 2021 Speech LIVE Updates: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is all set to present the Union Budget 2021 in Parliament at 11am. https://ift.tt/3cqdjqo

Income Tax Slab 2021-22 LIVE Updates: Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman, who will shortly arrive in Parliament, was spotted with a 'Made in India' tablet in a red cover with an emblem as the Centre has gone paperless this year amid Covid-19. The pandemic has indeed hurt pockets of common men in a year and hence taxpayers expect a boost with Budget 2021-22. However, experts say that since a new tax regime was introduced tax year itself, the budget this year may not bring much of a change. https://ift.tt/39AtYpr

With less than a week time left for the GATE 2021 exam, to be conducted by Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, students are looking forward to preparation tips to sail through the exam. Take a look at some of the tips that will help you smoothen your exam preparations.  https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today greeted its personnel and their families on the foundation day of the Indian Coast Guard, applauding their exemplary service. True to its motto "Vayam Rakshamah" meaning `We protect`, the service has to its credit saving over 10,000 lives and apprehending around 14,000 miscreants since its inception in 1977.  https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Union Budget 2021 LIVE Updates: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will today deliver her promised budget that is expected to provide relief to the pandemic-hit common man as well as focus more on driving the economic recovery through higher spending on healthcare, infrastructure and defence amid rising tensions with neighbours. https://ift.tt/345XuQG

Income Tax Benefits in Budget 2021 LIVE Updates: As the coronavirus-battered Indian economy looks forward to recovering itself through Union Budget 2021-22, tax incentives to increase spending and strengthen household consumption demand may be offered by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. There are also chances of higher deductions on housing loans coupled with the introduction of a COVID Cess that is expected to be levied on high-income individuals. The ninth budget of the Narendra Modi government, including an interim one, is also expected to focus on boosting spending on job creation, putting more money in the hands of the average taxpayer and easing rules to attract foreign investments. https://ift.tt/2Eq5ZvS

A draw for the Dear Bangasree Ichamati lottery is organised every Sunday by the West Bengal State Lottery Department. https://ift.tt/2P5KP8B

According to the notice issued on the website, the link for the travel pass was to be made available at 9 pm on January 21. https://ift.tt/3lfnrU7

The e-catering service was started by the IRCTC in 2014 and is available on the IRCTC website – www.ecatering.irctc.com – or through telephone. The IRCTC e-catering service is also available on the ‘Food on Track’ app. In the first phase of reopening, the e-catering services will begin at 62 stations across India including New Delhi, Lucknow, Bhopal, Patna, Surat, Ahmedabad, Pune, Howrah, Vijaywada, Ernakulum, Ujjain and Panvel.  https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Schools across the country have started reopening with the number of coronavirus cases steadily dropping. A number of states resumed physical classes on a voluntary basis in the month of January, while some are set to start this from next month. Take a look at the states which are set to open their schools starting Monday.  https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Former Vice President of India Hamid Ansari in an exclusive interview to Zee News reiterated his 2017 statement that Muslims are not safe in India. Ansari spoke at length about several issues including secularism, safety of Muslims. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

"Media speculation initially named former president Dr APJ Abdul Kalam as a possible candidate; he, however, denied it. One report quoted the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha saying that the BJP will not support anyone connected to the Congress," former Vice President Hamid Ansari writes in his memoirs. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Ansari, who demitted office on August 10, 2017 after two terms as Vice President (2007-2017) and Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, makes these comments in his latest book "By Many a Happy Accident: Recollections of a Life" in which he talks about growing up to cultivation of the mind and representing India as a diplomat to vice presidency. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

President Ram Nath Kovind had a day ago launched the pulse polio programme for 2021 by administering polio drops to children below five years of age at the Rashtrapati Bhawan. https://ift.tt/2KGQp22

Migrants who do not have a ration card are also included under the plan. The ration card is not area-specific as it can be used in any ration shops in any part of the country. https://ift.tt/3ht5tfq

The users can manage all the PF account operations, including withdrawal of EPF amount, update KYC details, online transfer between EPF accounts, check EPF balance, etc. using the UAN online, making the process hassle-free and seamless. https://ift.tt/3ht5tfq

On January 26, the Haryana government led by Manohar Lal Khattar ordered suspension of mobile internet services in Sonipat, Jhajjar and Palwal districts. Days later, on January 29, the state government suspended mobile internet services in 14 more districts of Haryana till 5 pm of Saturday, January 30.  https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

On January 4, Cutis-Biotech, a pharmacertical firm, filed a suit in the civil court claiming it was a prior user of the brandname Covishield, and sought to restrain SII from using the name. SII is producing a coronavirus vaccine named Covishield, co-developed by the University of Oxford and British-Swedish company AstraZeneca. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

It will be her third budget presentation and a crucial one, given the instability Indian economy has suffered in the last one year owing to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. https://ift.tt/3oyCDwB

According to the recruitment advertisement issued by the bank on January 22, 2021, applications for these posts can be made in online mode by today, January 31. https://ift.tt/35JjNNP

The NSG team had visited the spot for post-blast analysis, findings of which will be shared with the Delhi Police team investigating the case. https://ift.tt/3owZvg4

In order to retrieve your lost Aadhaar Enrolment ID, it is mandatory to link your mobile number. If not registered, follow these simple steps to begin with. https://ift.tt/32LZM7h

Bank lockers can be rented by individuals, alone or jointly, by firms and trusts and Hindu Undivided Family (HUFs). It is always advisable to choose a bank branch which is located nearby where you stay so that you can easily access the valuables stored whenever it is required. https://ift.tt/3ocdjg2

The last date for filling up the application form will not be extended. Therefore, all candidates willing to participate in the recruitment drive must apply for the same at the earliest. https://ift.tt/35UM0RP

Sasikala was set free on Wednesday by the state prison authorities after she completed four years imprisonment at a jail here in a disproportionate assets case. https://ift.tt/2YozmoZ

The word Panchang has been derived from two Sanskrit words – ‘Panch’ and ‘Ang’, which means five parts. Therefore, it is said to give details of mainly five things which are Tithi, Day, Nakshatra, Yog and Karan. https://ift.tt/3jSs7hR

Mann ki Baat LIVE Updates: In the first 'Mann Ki Baat' of 2021, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the 73rd episode of his monthly radio programme at 11am. This comes a day ahead of presentation of Union Budget for 2021-22 by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman. After 'Mann ki Baat', the prime minister, at 3pm, will address the 125th anniversary celebrations of this iconic journal 'Prabuddha Bharata', which he said is closely associated with Swami Vivekananda. https://ift.tt/2YqA8C0

The SSC has released a statement asking aspiring candidates to not wait for the last date and complete the registration process. "Aspiring candidates for Combined Graduate Level Examination-2020, should submit their online application much before the closing date i.e. 31.01.2021 and not to wait till the last date. No extension of the last date for submission of online applications will be granted," the SSC has notified. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

In its latest set of guidelines, the government had allowed cinema halls to operate at a higher capacity. In this regard the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting issued a new set of SOPs for cinema halls and theatres to prevent the spread of novel coronavirus. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Development Finance Institution has been envisaged as a government-backed specialized institution to offer funds for infrastructure projects. https://ift.tt/3cpWITo

Leaders of all parties have been invited to attend the meeting that is scheduled to be held in the backdrop of the ongoing farmers' agitation against the agricultural legislations passed in September and have kept the government and opposition at loggerheads. https://ift.tt/3n7ONfs

Rajya Sabha MP Subhash Chandra visited ZEE LITERA school on Friday. He spoke with the teachers and held discussions on how to improve the studies of the children. Subash Chandra also gave a message to the teachers on the education of girls and instructed that girls should be respected. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath ordered a probe into the incident and directed officials to provided services needed by the victims. https://ift.tt/2I7Qomu

The Special Cell, which visited the spot in the morning, is probing the blast that occurred on Friday evening in the heart of the national capital and collecting evidence as part of the investigation, officials said. https://ift.tt/3pDByoY

As against the United States which took 18 days and the United Kingdom which took 36 days to cover three million vaccinations, India reached the milestone in just 13 days. https://ift.tt/38REicl

Before the coronavirus pandemic struck the world, Martyrs' Day or Shaheed Diwas saw the President, Vice President, Prime Minister and Defence Minister gather at Mahatma Gandhi's Samadhi at Raj Ghat. https://ift.tt/340ghxy

Criminal case under various sections including attempt to murder has been registered in Alipur police station, Delhi and investigation has been initiated. https://ift.tt/2MkUfPz

Both agreed to coordinate closely on global developments and look forward to meeting in person at the earliest opportunity, Price said in a readout of the call, which was the first communication between them after January 20 when Joe Biden was sworn in as the 46th President of the United States. https://ift.tt/3sk3krZ

BKU (Lok Shakti) chief Thakur Sheoraj Singh Bhati called on the union’s supporters, who were camping at the Dalit Prerna Sthal in Noida, to now reach Ghazipur border, where BKU members are staying put. https://ift.tt/3clMfsj

A bench of justices Pankaj Naqvi and Vivek Agarwal gave the order to the UP director general of police, describing the practice as a breach of an individual's right to life and life with dignity as also the right to privacy under Article 21 of the Constitution. https://ift.tt/2XK5i7x

Kolkata Police Commissioner Anuj Sharma gave the instructions during a meeting with senior police officers at Alipore Bodyguard Lines in Kolkata. https://ift.tt/3t3L0nD

A minor IED blast took place near the Israeli Embassy in the heart of Lutyens' Delhi on Friday evening, police said. No one was injured. https://ift.tt/3pDByoY

Earlier, police had recovered an envelope, containing a note, and addressed to the Israeli Embassy, and a half-burnt pink scarf from the site. The envelope that was found at the spot was found around 12 yards away from the blast site and police sources have said the letter was addressed to the Israeli Ambassador. Police is tracing its fingerprints and examining its contents.  https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Delhi Police said among the 44 people arrested is 22-year-old Ranjeet Singh who attacked SHO (Alipur) Pradeep Paliwal with a sword. Trouble began when nearly 200 people from local villagers reached the Singhu border and demanded that the the protesters vacate the area and open the border. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Farmers' Protest LIVE Updates: All India Kisan Sabha is set to observe a day's fast beginning at 10:30am at Delhi's ITO, even as Punjab chief minister Amarinder Singh appealed to the protesting farmers to attend the meeting with the Centre and resolve the issue as soon as possible. He added that 'the agitation has lost its steam' due to the violence in Delhi on January 26. Singh further warned that a "disturbed Punjab suits Pakistan's policies and asked central government to be on toes. https://ift.tt/3rgZCPF

The CM asked district magistrates and superintendents of police to ensure adequate vigilance at prominent places in their respective districts. Adityanath asked them to step up security around religious places and other sensitive areas and asked for increased police patrolling. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Earlier, the Delhi government allowed all schools in the national capital to reopen for Classes 10 and 12 from January 18 in view of board exams. Giving further information, Manish Sisodia said that records of children coming to school will be maintained and the same should not be used for attendance purposes as sending a child to school is completely optional for parents. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The forensic team has got evidence of the usage of ammonium nitrate for the blast which caused a small trench at the site. Sources have said that if RDX was used then the impact would have been higher. Police have also recovered CCTV footage, a half-burnt pink scarf and an envelope addressed to Israel Ambassador from the blast site. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

In view of the pandemic, this year the board has given the freedom to candidates appearing for the exam to choose their exam centre. Along with the admit card, the board has also given the necessary guidelines for the exam to be strictly adhered to by the candidates.  https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Karnataka Congress legislator Prakash Rathod was seen surfing through his phone; and among other visuals, a few porn clips were also seen on his phone storage. The politician, however, does not click on any but goes ahead to look at the other items on his phone. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Panchang tells about five things that are Tithi, Day, Nakshatra, Yog and Karan. The reason behind this is said to be that the word is derived from two Sanskrit words ‘Panch’ and ‘Ang’ which means five parts. https://ift.tt/3qHy8S0

On this day in 1948, Gandhi was assassinated by Nathuram Godse in the compound of Birla House after one of his routine multi-faith prayer meetings. https://ift.tt/2JjYnOa

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor and six senior journalists have been booked by the Noida Police for sedition, among other charges, over the violence during farmers' tractor rally on January 26 in Delhi. The FIR against them has been lodged at the Sector 20 police station following a complaint by a resident who alleged that "digital broadcast" and "social media posts" by these people were responsible for the violence during a tractor rally by farmers in the national capital. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

India has gifted over 55 lakh doses of coronavirus vaccine to neighbouring countries. External Affairs Ministry (EAM) spokesperson Anurag Srivastava recently announced that India plans to gift COVID vaccines to Oman, CARICOM countries, Nicaragua, Pacific Island states. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

 Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) leader Rakesh Tikait, who has been spearheading the ongoing farmers’ protest, was once employed with the Delhi Police as Sub Inspector. Rakesh Tikait is the son of farmer leader Mahendra Singh Tikait and inherited his legacy on farmers’-related issues after his demise. Like his father Mahendra Singh Tikait, who along with former Prime Minister Chaudhary Charan Singh, was the tallest leader of the farmers during his time, Rakesh Tikat also wields considerable clout in western Uttar Pradesh.   https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Pokhriyal further said that practicals of CBSE board examinations 2021 will be held on March 1, 2021 and the written test will start on May 4, 2021. These exams will continue till June 10, 2021. The result of CBSE board exam 2021 are expected by July 15, 2021. Talking to news agency ANI, the education minister said that CBSE will digitalise the 45-year records of the students. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Delhi Police have accused over 30 people in the FIR, including Yogendra Yadav and Medha Patkar, of misleading farmers and instigating them to violence during the Republic Day tractor parade. https://ift.tt/3pn9N3z

The UN Secretary General also expressed hope that India will have all instruments necessary to play a major role in ensuring a global vaccination campaign becomes possible as the world fights the pandemic. https://ift.tt/2MP4eMV

Godse was born into a Konkani Brahmin family from Baramati, Pune. He was inspired by nationalist ideals and chose to join the Hindu Mahasabha and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh or RSS. https://ift.tt/3ct5OPg

As we humbly pay our heartfelt respect for this legendary soul on his 73rd death anniversary, here are Mahatma Gandhi’s top 10 quotable quotes that can be referred to at all times. https://ift.tt/2EPlHBg

Farmers’ Tractor Rally Violence LIVE Updates: Three days after the events of Republic Day saw the farmers' tractor rally against Centre's farm laws turn violent, tensions are still brewing high in Delhi. https://ift.tt/3iegZfC

The development comes at a time when the Delhi Police has issued lookout notices against farmer leaders and announced a probe into the conspiracy' behind the Republic Day violence, even as the Ghaziabad administration gave an ultimatum to the protesters at UP Gate to vacate the site by January 28 midnight. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

On January 28, Delhi Police issued lookout notices against farmer leaders and registered a case under the stringent UAPA and sedition for the Republic Day violence. A confrontation was building up at the UP Gate in Ghazipur bordering Delhi with heavy security deployed while frequent power cuts were witnessed in the evening at the protest site. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The suspension of scheduled international passenger flights due to the spread of the highly infectious novel coronavirus has been extended till February 28, India's aviation regulator body DGCA said on Thursday. The DGCA circular also said that the suspension does not affect the operation of international all-cargo operations and flights specifically approved by it. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Novavax Inc said on Thursday its coronavirus vaccine was 89.3% effective in preventing COVID19 in a trial conducted in the United Kingdom, and was nearly as effective in protecting against the more highly contagious variant first discovered in the UK, according to a preliminary analysis. https://ift.tt/2ZV3fyV

Authorities addressed the problem of wastage to some degree by allowing vaccinators to call in people who were not scheduled to get doses on a particular day. https://ift.tt/3t7QT3h