Eminent Malayalam poet Akkitham has been chosen for the 55th Jnanpith Award. 93-year-old Akkitham Achuthan Namboothiri is one of the most revered names in Malayalam poe

Malayalam poet Akkitham wins 55th Jnanpith award

Eminent Malayalam poet Akkitham has been chosen for the 55th Jnanpith Award. 93-year-old&nbsp;Akkitham Achuthan Namboothiri&nbsp;is one of the most revered names in Malayalam poetry.&nbsp;Apart from poetry, his literary excellence has footprints in genres like drama, critical essays, children literature, short stories and translation.&nbsp;Akkitham has authored 55 books out of which 45 are collections of poems including "Khanda Kavyas", "Katha Kavyas", "Charitha Kavyas" and songs. A Padma Shri awardee, he has won several literary accolades including the Sahitya&nbsp;Akademi Award and the&nbsp;Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award.

Eminent Malayalam poet Akkitham has been chosen for the 55th Jnanpith Award. 93-year-old Akkitham Achuthan Namboothiri is one of the most revered names in Malayalam poetry. Apart from poetry, his literary excellence has footprints in genres like drama, critical essays, children literature, short stories and translation. Akkitham has authored 55 books out of which 45 are collections of poems including "Khanda Kavyas", "Katha Kavyas", "Charitha Kavyas" and songs. A Padma Shri awardee, he has won several literary accolades including the Sahitya Akademi Award and the Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award.

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.

The Delhi Government on Saturday approved the formation of the Delhi Board of School Education making Delhi to have its own school board like other states. Chief Minist

The Delhi Government on Saturday approved the formation of the Delhi Board of School Education (DBSE). Delhi will have its own school education board like other states, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced on Friday. Kejriwal said that Delhi has at least 1,000 government and 1,700 private schools affiliated to CBSE, of which 20-25 schools will be taken under the Delhi Board.&nbsp;The Board will bring in best international practices and high-end techniques in school education, the Chief Minister said. It will aim at imparting such education that prepares "fiercely patriotic" and self-dependent students.
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Former Union Minister and ex-TMC leader Dinesh Trivedi joined the BJP on Saturday in the presence of BJP chief JP Nadda at BJP headquarters in New Delhi. Dinesh Trived

Former Union Minister and ex-TMC leader Dinesh Trivedi joined the BJP on Saturday in the presence of BJP chief JP Nadda at BJP headquarters in New Delhi.
Dinesh Trivedi had resigned as TMC MP in Rajya Sabha on February 12. Trivedi left the Mamata Banerjee-led party saying he felt suffocated. He also alleged that the party was "no longer in hands of" its chief Mamata Banerjee.
Dinesh Trivedi's resignation came two days after he had endorsed Prime Minister Modi's speech in Lok Sabha in which he called for a key role in the private sector. He had also applauded the BJP-led Centre saying the country is under the best leadership.
Trivedi, who represented West Bengal in Rajya Sabha for the third time and was a former railway minister.

With the West Bengal elections just a few days away, PM Modi on Thursday held one-on-one meetings with senior leaders at the BJP headquarters to understand the on groun

With the West Bengal elections just a few days away, PM Modi on Thursday held one-on-one meetings with senior leaders at the BJP headquarters to understand the on ground situation in Bengal. Reports say he also urged his party colleagues to see to it that the BJP does not indulge in name-calling or abuses and keeps the campaign positive.
Reports quoting senior BJP leaders said, the PM asked them not to indulge in negativity to counter the diatribe against the party and its leaders from the ruling TMC. PM Modi reportedly asked BJP leaders to ensure that the party's campaign is civilised.

Six BJP workers suffered injuries after some miscreants hurled crude bombs at them in West Bengal’s South 24 Parganas district. Two of them are in a critical cond

Six BJP workers suffered injuries after some miscreants hurled crude bombs at them in West Bengal&rsquo;s South 24 Parganas district. Two of them are in a critical condition.
On Friday night, miscreants threw crude bombs at the group while they were returning from a wedding. The injured have been rushed to the hospital for further treatment.&nbsp;
The injured BJP workers have claimed that Trinamool Congress workers were behind the bomb attack.&nbsp;Police have started an investigation into the incident.&nbsp;

The flooding in the Dhauli Ganga, Rishi Ganga and Alaknanda rivers, which left at least 70 people dead and 125 missing, was caused by a massive rockslide, acc

The flooding in the Dhauli Ganga, Rishi Ganga and Alaknanda rivers,&nbsp;which&nbsp;left at least 70 people dead and 125 missing, was caused by a massive rockslide, according to&nbsp;scientific findings released on Friday by International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD).
According to the report the rockslide&nbsp;and the energy of the fall melted the ice creating the source of flood.&nbsp;The&nbsp;findings said the energy of the fall of about '22 million cubic metres of rock mixed with ice and snow'&nbsp;remobilised the debris and ice on the valley floor deposited by previous events, and pushed the stream water and created an excessive flood wave'.
A bridge was built over Rishiganga to restore connectivity to 13 villages of Uttarakhand&rsquo;s Chamoli district which had been cut off after a bridge was washed out in the floods on February 7.
The construction of the bridge began on February 25 and it was scheduled to be completed by March 20 but the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) worked overtime to complete it well before schedule.

India's Covid-19 tally rose to 1,11,92,088 with over 18,000 fresh cases being reported in a span of 24 hours in the country after 36 days. Active cases registered an i

India's Covid-19 tally rose to 1,11,92,088 with over 18,000 fresh cases being reported in a span of 24 hours in the country after 36 days.
Active cases registered an increase for the fourth consecutive day on Saturday and were recorded at 1,80,304, according to the Union Health Ministry.
The death toll reached 1,57,656 with 108 more fatalities, while a total of 18,327 new cases were registered in a day.
The national Covid-19 recovery rate stands at 96.98%, while the case fatality rate stands at 1.41%.

The Election Commission has asked the Union government to stop using Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s photo on Covid-19 vaccination certificates in states headed to

The Election Commission has asked the Union government to stop using Prime Minister Narendra Modi&rsquo;s photo on Covid-19 vaccination certificates in states headed to Assembly elections. The poll panel's order came on a complaint by the Trinamool Congress earlier this week.
The EC wrote to the Health Ministry on Friday reiterating its standing instructions against promoting the party in power through government means when the Model Code of Conduct was in force.
The Ministry was instructed to implement the instructions with regard to the vaccination certificates being distributed in poll-bound states West Bengal, Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Puducherry.
The EC&rsquo;s decision came after the Health Ministry, in its reply to the panel, said the vaccination drive was an ongoing government initiative that had started much before the Model Code of Conduct came into force a week ago.
The Health Ministry will now have to update its software to introduce a filter that would mask the PM&rsquo;s picture on the certificate, say reports.

The Freedom House report which downgraded India's status to "partly free" is misleading, incorrect and misplaced, the centre said in a statement on Friday. Titled 'Demo

The Freedom House report which downgraded India's status to "partly free" is misleading, incorrect and misplaced, the centre said in a statement on Friday. Titled 'Democracy Under Siege', the report was compiled by US-based democracy watchdog Freedom House.
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting said many states in India are ruled by parties other than the one at the national level which shows India's federal structure. It went on to add that the parties are voted to power through an election process that is free and fair and conducted by an independent election body.
Responding to allegations of crackdown on dissent in the Freedom House report, the I&amp;B Ministry said the Indian Constitution provides for freedom of expression under Article 19. Discussion, debate and dissent are part of Indian democracy, the Centre added.
Rebutting a claim in the report that suggested discriminatory policies against Muslims in the context of the North East Delhi riots, the Centre said it treats all its citizens with equality as enshrined under the Constitution.

Commenting on income tax raids on Bollywood actor Taapsee Pannu and filmmaker Anurag Kashyap, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday said the same persons were r

Commenting on income tax raids on Bollywood actor Taapsee Pannu and filmmaker Anurag Kashyap, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday said the same persons were raided in 2013 as well, but it wasn't turned into a big issue back then as it is being done now. The finance minister however did not talk about the outcome of the 2013 raids and if any follow-up action was taken in the last seven years. Refusing to comment on individual cases, she said it is in the national interest to know if some evasion is happening. The Shiv&nbsp;Sena&nbsp;on the the other hand said that the&nbsp;raids&nbsp;are a part of Centre's political vendetta against people who dare to speak out.&nbsp;The Income Tax Department on March 3 began raids on the homes and offices of Taapsee Pannu and Anurag Kashyap as well as his partners, who launched the now-shuttered production house Phantom Films.

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