After taking charge of office, PM Narendra Modi's first decision was to approve a major change in the ‘PM’s Scholarship Scheme’ under the National Defence Fund. Before

PM's first decision 'dedicated to those who protect India'

After taking charge of office, PM Narendra Modi's first decision was to approve a major change in the ‘PM’s Scholarship Scheme’ under the National Defence Fund. Before chairing his 1st Cabinet meet, the PM tweeted that the 1st decision of his govt is dedicated to those who protect the country. The scheme, introduced to encourage higher education for dependent wards of Ex Servicemen, has been extended to the wards of State Police officials who are/were martyred during terror/naxal attacks. 

In a haul that has set alarm bells ringing, over 100 gelatin sticks and 350 detonators have been seized from a passenger at the Kozhikode railway station in Kerala

In a haul that has set alarm&nbsp;bells ringing, over 100 gelatin sticks and 350 detonators have been seized from a passenger at the Kozhikode railway station in Kerala on Friday. The explosives were found on a Chennai man travelling Chennai-Mangaluru Superfast Express. The accused has been taken into custody. The quantity of the explosive material has led to concern among the authorities. Reports said that the police are probing if the explosives were being taken for works in quarries or were being transported for terror operations or other nefarious activities.

At 3.45am on February 26, 2019, the then Air Chief BS Dhanoa made a telephone call to National Security Adviser Ajit Doval. “Bandar mara gaya,” he said in H

At 3.45am on February 26, 2019, the then Air Chief BS Dhanoa made a telephone call to National Security Adviser Ajit Doval. &ldquo;Bandar mara gaya,&rdquo; he said in Hindi, meaning &ldquo;the monkey has been killed&rdquo;. The message meant that the Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorist training camp at Balakot in hinterland Pakistan had been taken down by Indian fighter jets in a daring pre-dawn operation across the border, the Hindustan Times has reported. NSA Doval, in turn, informed Prime Minister Narendra Modi. On the anniversary of the strike, defence minister Rajnath Singh said that it has shown India's strong will to act against terrorism.
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Rising momentum in business activity led by public spending has helped the Indian economy take the much-needed exit track from recession in the Oct-Dec quarte

Rising momentum in business activity led by public spending has helped the Indian economy take the&nbsp;much-needed&nbsp;exit track from recession in the Oct-Dec quarter last year.&nbsp;&nbsp;Economists&nbsp;surveyed expect&nbsp;the economy to show a modest 0.8% expansion in the final quarter of 2020. Government will release the data on late evening on Friday.&nbsp;&nbsp;Public spending took the lead in accelerating activity as disbursements rose 29% in October to December vs a contraction of 12% in the previous quarter.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;The RBI Governor also reiterates that growth had become very dependent on public expenditure even before the pandemic hit. In&nbsp;fact, spending analysis shows that every rupee spent by the govt results in a growth of Rs 3 in the economy.&nbsp;Consumption activity was aided by the festive season and it was noticeable in the sales of consumer durables and&nbsp;non-durables&nbsp;in the final quarter of the calendar year. Auto sales numbers indicated a big recovery in sentiment seeing the biggest single quarter jump in the last 2&nbsp;years,&nbsp;though the low base also helped.&nbsp;&nbsp;This is definitely light at the end of the tunnel and not an aberration as indicators in January are holding onto the turnaround during the festive period. Markit India PMI has been above the&nbsp;50 mark&nbsp;indicating an expansion since&nbsp;September.&nbsp;But will this growth hold that&rsquo;s the real question and the market remains divided on the response for now.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for supporting Covid vaccine equity. PM Mod's commitment to COVAX & sharing Covid-19 v

WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for supporting Covid vaccine equity. PM Modi's commitment to COVAX &amp; sharing Covid-19 vaccine doses is helping 60 plus countries start vaccinating their healthworkers &amp; other priority groups, he said. The WHO chief added that he hoped other countries would follow India's example. The Indian govt on Thursday said that India has provided close to 362 lakh doses of anti-coronavirus vaccines to various countries, out of which 67.5 lakh doses have been supplied as grant assistance and 294.44 lakh on commercial basis

"Metro Man" E Sreedharan formally joined the BJP on Thursday. Sreedharan joined the saffron party at a meeting organised at Changaramkulam as the "Vijay Yatra" led

"Metro Man" E Sreedharan formally joined the BJP on Thursday.&nbsp;Sreedharan joined the saffron party at a meeting organised at Changaramkulam as the "Vijay Yatra" led by Kerala BJP chief K Surendran reached there on Thursday night. Addressing the meeting, Sreedharan said it is one of the greatest moments in his life. The 88-year-old technocrat, popularly known as the "Metro Man", had announced his decision to join the saffron party last week. He has also said he will contest the Kerala Assembly polls, likely to be held in April-May.

BJP youth wing leader Pamela Goswami, who was arrested by the Kolkata police for allegedly possessing cocaine, has claimed that party leader Rakesh Singh had conspired

BJP youth wing leader Pamela Goswami, who was arrested by the Kolkata police for allegedly possessing cocaine, has claimed that party leader Rakesh Singh had conspired to trap her.
Goswami, who was being taken to the court in connection with the drug seizure case, told reporters that Singh got the contraband planted in her car.
Singh, a BJP state committee member, was arrested by the police on Tuesday for his alleged involvement in the drug seizure case while he was allegedly trying to flee.
Pamela Goswami has alleged that Singh had designs on her and she was avoiding him. She claimed that Singh had tried to physically assault her on on many occasions and threatened her when she went to lodge a complaint.

A rare phone call between the Directors General of Military Operations of India and Pakistan on Monday clinched the latest ceasefire between the two countries in Jammu

A rare phone call between the Directors General of Military Operations of India and Pakistan on Monday clinched the latest ceasefire between the two countries along the Line of Control in J&amp;K,&nbsp;NDTV has reported quoting sources. The 2003 India-Pakistan ceasefire broadly held till 2016 when the Uri terror attack took place. Since then there has been escalation in violations. On this occasion, the DGMOs spoke on Monday, ushering the ceasefire that came into effect at midnight Wednesday, the report added. The ceasefire was announced in a joint statement on Thursday.

The United States has welcomed the India, Pakistan joint statement on ceasefire along the Line of Control and other sectors, saying it is a positive step towards greate

The United Nations and the United States have welcomed the India, Pakistan joint statement on ceasefire along the Line of Control saying it is a positive step.
A spokesperson for UN secretary general Antonio Guterres said that the world body chief hopes that the ceasefire agreement would "provide an opportunity for further dialogue".
Reacting to the ceasefire, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki&nbsp;said the deal is a positive step. She added that US keeps encouraging both the countries to keep building upon this progress.

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee on Thursday, took a dig at the Narendra Modi stadium in Ahmedabad, borrowing a leaf out of Rahul Gandhi's book. Referrin

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee on Thursday, took a dig at the Narendra Modi stadium in Ahmedabad, borrowing a leaf out of Rahul&nbsp;Gandhi's&nbsp;book.&nbsp;
Referring to the&nbsp;Adani and Reliance end at the Motera&nbsp;cricket stadium, Didi&nbsp;took a swipe at the PM.
"Two brothers (Adani &amp; Ambani) are there on the two sides (ends) of the stadium (Narendra Modi Stadium). 'Hum do, humare do ho gaya," said Mamata.
Mamata&nbsp;Banerjee&nbsp;has launched a full-fledged campaign against the BJP&nbsp;ahead of assembly polls in West Bengal. Didi&nbsp;was seen riding an electric&nbsp;scooter&nbsp;to and from Bengal Secretariat on Thursday,&nbsp;in protest against rising fuel prices.&nbsp;

As resentment grows against the govt due to the hike in fuel prices, the Finance Ministry and the Reserve Bank of India are in agreement on the need for coordinated act

Finance Minister echoes RBI&nbsp;stance on fuel price hike
Govt: Centre &amp; states need to talk to reduce fuel prices
Sitharaman: no hiding that fuel is a key revenue source
'If consumer is to pay less, Centre and States need to talk'
RBI&nbsp;Guv: cost of&nbsp;fuel affects manufacturing, production&nbsp;
'Calibrated&nbsp;reduction of taxes crucial as it impacts inflation'

As the UK court clears the decks for the extradition of fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi to India, here's a look at the timeline of the PNB scam case and how it unravele

As the UK court clears the decks for the extradition of fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi to India, here's a look at the timeline of the PNB scam case and how it unraveled.
January 29, 2018 PNB files a complaint against Nirav Modi, Mehul Choksi, and others, accusing them of fraud to the tune of ₹2.81 billion.
February 5, 2018 CBI launches an investigation into the alleged PNB scam.
February 16, 2018 ED seizes a ₹56.74 billion worth of diamonds, gold, and jewellery from Nirav Modi's home and offices.
February 17, 2018 CBI arrests 2 PNB employees, detains an executive of Nirav Modi's firm.
February 17, 2018 Govt suspends passports of Nirav Modi and Mehul Choksi for four weeks
February 21, 2018 CBI arrests the&nbsp;CFO of Nirav Modi's firm and seals his farmhouse in Alibaug.
February 22, 2018 The ED seizes nine luxury cars belonging to Nirav Modi and his companies
February 27, 2018 A magistrate's court issues a bailable arrest warrant against Nirav Modi.
June 2, 2018 Interpol issues a Red Corner Notice against Nirav Modi for money laundering.
June 11, 2018 Financial Times report says Nirav Modi 'fled to London'
June 25, 2018 ED moves a Mumbai special court seeking Nirav Modi's extradition.
August 3, 2018 India sends a request for Nirav&nbsp;Modi's extradition to the UK govt.
August 20, 2018 CBI officials ask Interpol to detain Nirav Modi, after reports that he is in London.
December 27, 2018 The UK govt informs India that Nirav Modi is living in London.
March 9, 2019 UK newspaper 'The Telegraph' confronts Nirav Modi on London's streets
March 9, 2019: UK govt sends extradition request for Nirav Modi to UK court
March 18, 2019 Court in London issues arrest warrant against Nirav Modi
March 20, 2019 Nirav Modi arrested in London, UK court denies him bail
March 20, 2019 Nirav Modi sent to Wandsworth prison in London till March 29.
March 29, 2019 UK court in London rejects Nirav Modi's second bail application
April 26, 2019 UK court further remands Nirav Modi in jail till May 24.
May 1, 2019 Nirav Modi decides to put in a third bail plea on May 8.
May 8, 2019 Court rejects Nirav Modi's third bail plea, judge says he won't surrender.
December 2, 2020 UK court extends his remand for another 28 days until December 29.
December 29, 2020 UK court extends remand of Nirav Modi till January 2021.
February 5, 2021 Nirav Modi's remand further extended till February 25.
February 25, 2021 UK court clears Nirav Modi's extradition to India, to face trial.

The Allahabad High Court, on Thursday, rejected the anticipatory bail plea of Aparna Purohit, the India Head of Amazon Prime Video, in a case registered again

No protection from arrest for Amazon's&nbsp;Aparna Purohit&nbsp;in 'Tandav' row
Allahabad HC refuses anticipatory bail to&nbsp;Aparna Purohit
Hollywood refrain from ridiculing Jesus, Bollywood do it repeatedly: Court
Purohit has been accused of promoting religious enmity&nbsp;

An abandoned vehicle with explosives was found near business tycoon Mukesh Ambani's house in Mumbai on Thursday, Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh said. Deshmukh

An abandoned vehicle with explosives was found near business tycoon Mukesh Ambani's house in Mumbai on Thursday, Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh said.
Deshmukh&nbsp;said a Scorpio van with some gelatin was found at some distance from Mukesh Ambani's home on Carmichael Road in&nbsp;Mumbai. Reports said&nbsp;it was&nbsp;not an assembled explosive device.
Reports quoting Mumbai police sources said a Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad along with other police teams reached the spot immediately. The Mumbai Crime Branch is conducting an investigation into the alleged bomb scare.

Deeming the idea of same sex marriages contrary to the idea of family in Indian culture and ethos, the Centre on Thursday opposed petitions seeking legal recognition of

Govt opposes same-sex marriages, says they are against our culture
Delhi HC hearing plea on legal recognition of same-sex marriages
Govt: 'even though homosexuality&nbsp;not criminal under Section 377...
... there is no fundamental right for same-sex marriage under law'
'Living together as same-sex partners not same as Indian family'
'Marriage in India is a sacrament, has a sanctity attached to it'
'Recognition of marriage is a question for legislature, not judiciary'

Tamil Nadu CM E Palanisami on Thursday said that the students of Standard 9, 10, and 11, facing their annual exam or board exam in 2020-21 will be passed

Tamil Nadu govt announces 'all pass' for students of 9,10,11 Tamil Nadu&nbsp;CM: students passed without writing the exam E Palaniswamy&nbsp;cited Covid-19 as reason for passing students Tamil Nadu&nbsp;schools reopened on Jan 19 for Class 10 &amp; 12
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Due to the surge in Covid-19 cases in Maharashtra, the Siddhivinayak temple in Mumbai has issued fresh guidelines to be followed by the devotees on the occasi

Siddhivinayak temple sets rules for darshan&nbsp;by devotees
Rules on&nbsp;Angarki&nbsp;Chathurthi&nbsp;due to a surge in Covid&nbsp;cases
Devotees can do a virtual darshan, book&nbsp;entry via QR code
Access barriers will open if devotee's temperature is normal
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Nirav Modi Extradition: A UK court on Thursday ordered the extradition of fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi, after a nearly two-year-long legal battle

**SUPERS @anmol
UK court orders the extradition of Nirav Modi to India Big win for India in Nirav Modi case after 2-yr legal battle UK court: Nirav Modi threatened witnesses, tampered with evidence UK court accepts proof against Nirav&nbsp;Modi for money laundering Court: detention condition in India for Nirav is satisfactory Court: Barrack 12 in&nbsp;Mumbai's Arthur Road Jail&nbsp;acceptable Nirav Modi wanted in ₹11,400 crore Punjab National Bank scam Court: Nirav Modi will not be denied justice if he's sent to India UK Court dismisses Nirav&nbsp;Modi's&nbsp;'mental health concerns' Extradition order will be sent for UK Secy of State Priti Patel's sign Nirav&nbsp;Modi is eligible to appeal against the decision in a higher court

Home Minister Amit Shah while addressing an election rally in Assam on Thursday took a dig at the Congress and said that its leaders are only visible outside Delhi

Home Minister Amit&nbsp;Shah while addressing an election rally in Assam on Thursday took a dig at the Congress and said that its leaders are only visible outside Delhi during elections. The Home Minister also highlighted achievements of Prime Minister Modi&nbsp;and credited him with bringing development not only to Assam but the entire northeast. He said that the state was once fraught with violence and agitation but now it is on the path of development under the leadership of PM, Chief Minister Sarbananda&nbsp;Sonowal and state minister&nbsp;Himanta&nbsp;Biswa&nbsp;Sarma.&nbsp;
SHAH BITE:&nbsp;Congress has a system, they're seen only when elections approach. They keep roaming in lanes of Delhi, they are seen only during elections and they have done this again.

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has issued new guidelines for social media companies, OTT players and digital media. Most significantly, th

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//Govt releases new rules for digital media &amp; OTT platforms // Social media firms have to give details on 'originator' of message // For WhatsApp, this could mean breaking end-to-end encryption // Govt: not interested in content, need to identify who started &lsquo;mischief&rsquo; // Details needed for matters related to security and sovereignty // Info of originator needed with regard to rape, sexually explicit content // Platforms divided into significant social media intermediary &amp; regular social media intermediary // User size will define who is a significant social media intermediary

The government on Thursday announced new rules to regulate digital content, social media and streaming services such as Netflix and Amazon Prime.

The government on Thursday announced new rules to regulate digital content, social media, and streaming services such as Netflix and Amazon Prime. The streaming services will have to give a detailed classification of content on the basis of age, sex, violence and nudity. The platforms will also need to have a provision for parental lock. New rules force streaming services like Netflix and Prime Video, who objected to an independent appellate body for hearing streaming complaints, to submit to the authority of an appeals body headed by a retired high court or Supreme Court justice.

PM's first decision 'dedicated to those who protect India' 

After taking charge of office, PM Narendra Modi's first decision was to approve a major change in the ‘PM’s Scholarship Scheme’ under the National Defence Fund. Before chairing his 1st Cabinet meet, the PM tweeted that the 1st decision of his govt is dedicated to those who protect the country. The scheme, introduced to encourage higher education for dependent wards of Ex Servicemen, has been extended to the wards of State Police officials who are/were martyred during terror/naxal attacks. 

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