The Bihar government on Sunday announced the cancellation of a tender awarded for construction of a new mega bridge parallel to Patna’s iconic Mahatma Gandhi Setu becau

Bihar cancels tender of bridge project involving Chinese firms

The Bihar government on Sunday announced the cancellation of a tender awarded for construction of a new mega bridge parallel to Patna&rsquo;s iconic Mahatma Gandhi Setu because two of the four contractors selected for the project had Chinese partners. State minister for road construction Nand Kishore Yadav said, the govt has called for fresh tenders. China Harbour Engineering Company and Shaanxi Road Bridge Group Company (JV) were among the bidders for the project, which was cleared by the Union government&rsquo;s cabinet committee on economic affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi in December last year.

The Bihar government on Sunday announced the cancellation of a tender awarded for construction of a new mega bridge parallel to Patna’s iconic Mahatma Gandhi Setu because two of the four contractors selected for the project had Chinese partners. State minister for road construction Nand Kishore Yadav said, the govt has called for fresh tenders. China Harbour Engineering Company and Shaanxi Road Bridge Group Company (JV) were among the bidders for the project, which was cleared by the Union government’s cabinet committee on economic affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi in December last year.

Putting an end to all speculation, actor and former TMC MP Mithun Chakraborty has been formally inducted into the Bharatiya Janata Party on Sun

Putting an end to all speculation, actor and former TMC&nbsp;MP Mithun&nbsp;Chakraborty&nbsp;has been formally inducted into the Bharatiya&nbsp;Janata&nbsp;Party on Sunday.
Mithun&nbsp;was welcomed on stage by Bengal BJP&nbsp;chief Dilip&nbsp;Ghosh&nbsp;at the iconic Brigade Ground in Kolkata, where PM Modi&nbsp;held his mega rally on Sunday.&nbsp;BJP's national general secretary Kailash Vijayvargiya&nbsp;was also present at the stage.
Earlier, BJP&nbsp;national general secretary Kailash Vijayvargiya&nbsp;shared photos of a meeting with the actor on Saturday, which triggered speculations of Mithun&nbsp;joining the party.&nbsp;
Once considered close to the CPI(M), Mithun Chakraborty was Rajya Sabha MP for the TMC for few years, before resigning expressing a desire to quit politics.

Home Minister Amit Shah is on a day-long political tour of the poll-bound states of Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Shah launched a door-to-door outreach campaign "Vetri Kodi Ea

Home Minister Amit Shah is on a day-long political tour of the poll-bound states of Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Shah launched a door-to-door outreach campaign "Vetri Kodi Eandhi" at Suchindram in Kanyakumari during his visit. Amit Shah also held a roadshow in the constituency where the BJP is also contesting the Lok Sabha bypoll due to the death of the sitting Congress MP. "I am confident that the AIADMK-BJP-PMK government will be formed in Tamil Nadu. Today, we have started our door to door campaign by visiting 11 homes here", Amit Shah said in Kanyakumari. During his visit to Tamil Nadu, Amit Shah also visited Suchindram Temple in Kanyakumari to offer prayers. The BJP is contesting the Tamil Nadu polls in alliance with the ruling AIADMK. Amit Shah will later address the valedictory function of the BJP's "Kerala Vijay Yatra" in Thiruvananthapuram, besides attending several programmes.

India recorded 18,711 new cases of Covid-19 in the last 24 hours, the highest single-day tally since January 6, according to data released by the union health ministry

India recorded 18,711 new cases of Covid-19 in the last 24 hours, the highest single-day tally since January 6, according to data released by the union health ministry on Sunday. With this, the overall tally in India reached 11,210,799. The count of active cases went up to 4,219 in 24 hours. India also recorded 100 fresh fatalities in 24 hours which now takes the death toll to 1,57,756. Reports say India registered a 59-day high with this latest spike. Maharashtra, for the second day in a row, registered more than 10,000 cases. India&rsquo;s average number of cases has been rising uninterruptedly since February 14, reflecting a resurgence of the pandemic in several states after five months of overall decline at the national level.

Former J&K chief minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday took a dig at BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari over his remarks that West Bengal would become Kashmir if TMC returned t

Former J&amp;K chief minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday took a dig at BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari over his remarks that West Bengal would become Kashmir if TMC returned to power.
Abdullah said there was nothing wrong in Bengal becoming Kashmir since the Valley has become "paradise" according to BJP after the scrapping of J&amp;K's special status under Article 370.
Omar Abdullah in a tweet said, Bengalis love Kashmir &amp; visit the valley in large numbers so he forgives Suvendu's stupid and tasteless comment.
Addressing a public gathering in Behala on Saturday, Suvendu Adhikari had said, if Trinamool Congress come back to power, West Bengal will become Kashmir.

West Bengal Agriculture Minister Tapan Dasgupta was seen threatening voters of consequences if he didn't get votes in the upcoming Bengal Assembly election.At a pubic m

West Bengal Agriculture Minister Tapan Dasgupta was seen threatening voters of consequences if he didn't get votes in the upcoming Bengal Assembly election. At a pubic meeting in Hooghly, Tapan Dasgupta, a TMC candidate from Saptagram assembly, told the voters that the areas which will not vote for him, "will not get electricity and water". Tapan Dasgupta became the MLA of Saptagram in Hooghly in 2011 by defeating his rival of the Left Front. In 2016 Bengal polls too, he had won the Saptagram seat. Dasgupta has now been given the same seat to contest in the 2021 West Bengal election.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister on Saturday said that secularism is the “biggest threat to India’s tradition getting recognition on the global stage” and

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister on Saturday said that secularism is the &ldquo;biggest threat to India&rsquo;s tradition getting recognition on the global stage&rdquo; and those &ldquo;creating false propaganda about India&rdquo; will face the heat. Besides, hitting out at India&rsquo;s &ldquo;secularism&rdquo;, the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister urged people &ldquo;not to lose the harmonious spirit of the nation by being involved in petty communal disputes.&rdquo; Adityanath made the comments at the launch of the first edition of Global Encyclopedia of the Ramayana, an e-book prepared by the Ayodhya Research Institute. The first edition of the Encyclopaedia was released in English, editions in Hindi and Tamil will also be published.

At least 155 illegal Rohingya immigrants who escaped persecution in Myanmar and were living in Jammu and Kashmir were sent to a "holding centre" on Saturday. A PTI repo

At least 155 illegal Rohingya immigrants who escaped persecution in Myanmar and were living in Jammu and Kashmir were sent to a "holding centre" on Saturday. A PTI report said they were not holding valid travel documents required under the Passports Act. On Saturday, the Jammu police brought hundreds of Rohingyas from their colonies in Jammu to the city's Maulana Azad Stadium, where their documents were checked. Later in the evening, 155 Rohingyas who couldn't present valid documents during the verification were sent to Sub-Jail Hiranagar in Kathua district, which has been turned into a "holding centre" for the Rohingyas.

Poet and activist Varavara Rao, who has been in jail for over two years in the Bhima-Koregaon case, walked out of Mumbai’s Nanavati Hospital late on Saturday afte

Poet and activist Varavara Rao, who has been in jail for over two years in the Bhima-Koregaon case, walked out of Mumbai&rsquo;s Nanavati Hospital late on Saturday after being granted bail for six months by the Bombay High Court on medical grounds. Rao was undergoing treatment at the hospital where was admitted by the Maharashtra government after the high court intervened. Posting a photo, his lawyer Indira Jaisingh tweeted that the activist was &ldquo;free at last&rdquo;. Rao was arrested in 2018 and has been in jail since. He contracted Covid-19 in July 2020 and has been in and out of hospital because of his health.

Muthoot group chairman, MG George Muthoot, died on Saturday, reportedly after falling from the fourth floor of his house. He fell from the fourth floor of his house in

Muthoot group chairman, MG George Muthoot, died on Saturday, reportedly after falling from the fourth floor of his house. He fell from the fourth floor of his house in Delhi's East of Kailash at around 9 pm on Friday, the police said. He was rushed to Fortis Escort Hospital where he was declared dead during treatment. His postmortem report which was conducted by AIIMS suggests no foul play.
As a chairman of the company, he played a pivotal role in taking Muthoot Finance to new heights, expanding its reach across the country and even overseas especially to the Middle East.
The Muthoot group runs over 20 businesses from gold loans to securities, realty estate to infrastructure, hospitals to hospitality and education. It is headquartered in Kochi making it one of the largest business houses in the state.

Ahead of the upcoming Assam assembly polls, the BJP announced on Friday its decision to field Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal from Majuli and Himanta Biswa Sarma from

Ahead of the upcoming Assam assembly polls, the BJP announced on Friday its decision to field Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal from Majuli and Himanta Biswa Sarma from Jalukbari. The BJP will contest the upcoming Assam polls along with its two allies, the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) and the United People's Party Liberal (UPPL). The BJP released a list of 70 candidates for Assam polls that will be held in thress phases between March 27 and April 6. The result will be declared on May 2.

It has indeed been a special 100th birthday for Parvati Kehdkar, who received her first Covid-19 vaccine shot as a gift. Celebrating her birthday with health workers at

It has indeed been a special 100th birthday for Parvati Kehdkar, who received her first Covid-19 vaccine shot as a gift. Celebrating her birthday with health workers at Bandra&nbsp;Kurla Complex vaccine centre, Parvati cut her birthday cake after receiving the first jab.
Senior citizens have been lining up at vaccination centres across the state to get their first dose of the vaccine especially after the surge in coronavirus&nbsp;cases in Maharashtra.

Slamming its former Rajya Sabha MP Dinesh Trivedi for switching over to the BJP, the Trinamool Congress on Saturday said he is "ungrateful" and has backstabbed the ruli

Slamming its former Rajya Sabha MP Dinesh Trivedi for switching over to the BJP, the Trinamool Congress on Saturday said he is "ungrateful" and has backstabbed the ruling party in West Bengal ahead of the assembly polls.
TMC spokesperson Kunal Ghosh&nbsp;raised questions about the timing of Trivedi's complaints against the party and said that he said nothing for years but now suddenly before state polls he is complaining.&nbsp;
The former union railway minister resigned from the Rajya&nbsp;Sabha&nbsp;last month, saying he was feeling suffocated in the Trinamool Congress and was unable to bear various incidents that are happening in the state.

It's official. Former TMC MLA Suvendu Adhikari will take on TMC chief Mamata Banerjee in Nandigram, the BJP confirmed on Saturda

It's official. Former TMC&nbsp;MLA&nbsp;Suvendu&nbsp;Adhikari&nbsp;will take on TMC&nbsp;chief Mamata&nbsp;Banerjee&nbsp;in Nandigram, the BJP&nbsp;confirmed on Saturday as it released a list of 57 candidates. BJP's announcement comes a day after TMC&nbsp;released the names of their candidates and named Mamata&nbsp;Banerjee&nbsp;as their candidate from the Nandigram. Adhikari&nbsp;quit as TMC&nbsp;MLA&nbsp;from Nandigram&nbsp;recently to join the BJP.
Former Indian cricketer Ashoke Dinda and ex-IPS officer Bharati Ghosh are among the BJP candidates. With this the party has announced candidates for all but three of the 60 seats which will go to polls in the first two phases.&nbsp;

A health official in Gandhinagar's Dehgam taluka in Gujarat tested positive for coronavirus days after taking the second dose of the vaccine against the infection, offi

A health official in Gandhinagar's Dehgam taluka in Gujarat tested positive for coronavirus days after taking the second dose of the vaccine against the infection, officials said on Saturday. The man took the first dose on January 16 and the second one on February 15. His samples were examined when he had high fever and he tested positive on February 20, Gandhinagar's Chief Health Officer Dr MH Solanki said. The man is currently in home isolation, Solanki added. The CHO said it generally takes around 45 days for antibodies against the infection to develop after both the doses are administered. He also said adhering to COVID protocols is a must even after taking both doses.

Ahead of PM Narendra Modi's rally at Kolkata’s Brigade Parade Ground on Sunday in the run up to assembly polls, BJP General Secretary Kailash Vijayvargiya held a

Ahead of PM Narendra Modi's rally at Kolkata&rsquo;s Brigade Parade Ground on Sunday in the run up to assembly polls, BJP General Secretary Kailash Vijayvargiya held a door-to-door campaign in Kalighat Hawkers' Market to invite people. The stage is being set up, Vijayvargiya said and added it will be the &lsquo;biggest rally in Bengal.&rsquo;
Attacking Mamata Banerjee, the BJP leader said that Bengal CM and TMC spremo moved to contest from Nandigram Assembly constituency as she is "scared". He also claimed that Banerjee will lose "badly".
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As protesting farmers blocked the roads on Saturday to mark 100 days of their agitation against the Centre's new farm laws, the Congress launched a social media against

As protesting farmers blocked the roads on Saturday to mark 100 days of their agitation against the Centre's new farm laws, the Congress launched a social media campaing&nbsp;against the ruling party. In a series of posts on Twitter with the hashtag&nbsp;'100 days of BJP's&nbsp;arrogance', Congress came down heavily on Centre for its crackdown on farmers, journalists and activists.&nbsp;
'It has been 100 days of farmer protests and with it has come #100DaysOfBJParrogance,' Congress tweeted and added that 248 farmers have died during the protest but the PM has not uttered a word of consolation.&nbsp;
As part of the campaign, the Congress also took a dig at the Centre over an international think thank downgrading India to a 'partially free' nation from a 'free nation' in its democracy report.&nbsp;

The Centre has sent high-level multi-disciplinary public health teams to Maharashtra and Punjab, the Union Health Ministry informed on Saturday. At present, there are 6

The Centre has sent high-level multi-disciplinary public health teams to Maharashtra and Punjab amid a surge in coronavirus&nbsp;cases, the Union Health Ministry informed on Saturday. At present, there are 6,661 active coronavirus cases in Punjab and 90,055 cases in Maharashtra according to Union Health Ministry's data.
The teams will assist the state health departments in Covid-19 surveillance, control and containment measures. The central teams will first visit the Covid-19 hotspot areas to ascertain reasons for the surge. They will then brief the authorities and will also suggest remedial measures that can be undertaken. They will also share a detailed report with the states for further follow-up action.

Myanmar has requested the administration in Mizoram to send back eight policemen, who reportedly crossed over to the northeastern state to take refuge, following last m

Myanmar has requested the administration in Mizoram to send back eight policemen, who reportedly crossed over to the north-eastern state to take refuge, following last month's military coup in the country. Mizoram shares a 510-km-long porous border with Myanmar, where mass demonstrations are being held in protest against the declaration of a year-long emergency by the country's armed forces and detainment of elected leader Aung&nbsp;San Suu&nbsp;Kyi. Deputy commissioner in Champai district told PTI on Saturday she received a letter from the deputy commissioner of Falam district in Myanmar seeking &lsquo;detainment and handover of eight police personnel to Naypyitaw as a friendly gesture&rsquo;.
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While the Customs on Friday told Kerala High Court that Swapna Suresh, an accused in smuggling case, has made "shocking revelations" against Chief Minister Pi

While the Customs on Friday told Kerala&nbsp;High Court that Swapna&nbsp;Suresh, an accused in smuggling case, has made "shocking revelations" against Chief Minister Pinrayi Vijayan&nbsp;in a dollar smuggling case, the NIA&nbsp;has claimed that Swapna&nbsp;made no such statements before them but they would not like to comment on an investigation by other agencies, the Indian Express has reported quoting sources.
The&nbsp;Customs affidavit in court claimed that Swapna&nbsp;has stated with clarity about smuggling of foreign currency at the instance of Kerala&nbsp;CM and Speaker with the help of UAE&nbsp;Consulate.
The dollar case relates to alleged smuggling of USD 1,90,000 by a former finance head of the UAE Consulate in Thiruvananthapuram to Muscat in Oman.
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Protesting farmers blocked the Kundli-Manesar-Palwal (KMP) Expressway at Haryana’s Palwal toll plaza on Saturday to mark 100 days of the farmers’ protests.

Protesting farmers blocked the Kundli-Manesar-Palwal (KMP) Expressway at Haryana&rsquo;s Palwal toll plaza on Saturday to mark 100 days of the farmers&rsquo; protests. The tricolour was seen fluttering on tractors, along with loud protest songs and speeches.
Farmers blocked the Palwal toll plaza on the six-lane expressway by squatting on the road in the scorching heat. Security has been now heightened in the area.
Palwal toll plaza, almost 85 km from Delhi, marks the start of the 136-km expressway which ends at Kundli. Farmers will block the way from till evening.
The farmers&rsquo; agitation against the three agricultural laws, begun on November 26. In these 100 days, the farmers have braved harsh weather conditions, but remained firm on their demands. Thousands of farmers, mostly from Punjab, Haryana and western Uttar Pradesh, have been camping at the Delhi border points &mdash; Singhu, Tikri and Ghazipur to demand a complete repeal of laws, enacted in September, last year.

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