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A Parliamentary panel on Thursday grilled executives from Facebook and Twitter over the blocking of home minister Amit Shah's Twitter account in November. The Twitter o

Twitter execs grilled over blocking of Amit Shah's account

A Parliamentary panel on Thursday grilled executives from Facebook and Twitter over the blocking of home minister Amit Shah's Twitter account in November. The Twitter officials reportedly explained that they had to block the account temporarily as there was a copyright issue regarding a picture posted. The agenda of the meeting included safeguarding citizens' rights, preventing misuse of social news media platforms and women security in the digital space. Some panel members questioned how social media platforms could remove content when there is no law against it in India.

A Parliamentary panel on Thursday grilled executives from Facebook and Twitter over the blocking of home minister Amit Shah's Twitter account in November. The Twitter officials reportedly explained that they had to block the account temporarily as there was a copyright issue regarding a picture posted. The agenda of the meeting included safeguarding citizens' rights, preventing misuse of social news media platforms and women security in the digital space. Some panel members questioned how social media platforms could remove content when there is no law against it in India.

Army Chief Gen Naravane while addressing a webinar said China is in the habit of creeping forward and making very small incremental changes and because these moves are

Army Chief Gen Naravane while addressing a webinar said China is in the habit of creeping forward and making very small incremental changes and because these moves are never contested, China has been able to achieve its aims without firing a shot. The Army Chief has warned China&rsquo;s strategy will not work with India. Referring to China's aggressive and expansionist moves he further said &lsquo;every such move will be met resolutely&rsquo;. Calling the recent disengagement in Pangong Tso a "win-win situation", he cautioned about other areas in Eastern Ladakh.

“Government has no business to be in business” that was the clear and concise message from PM Modi as the govt batted aggressively for privatisation.

&ldquo;Government has no business to be in business&rdquo; that was the clear&nbsp; and concise message from PM Modi as the govt batted aggressively for privatisation. Putting the focus back onto development PM Modi reiterated that being in businesses distracts the govt from its main goals.
With over 100 assets identified in its asset monetisation pipeline the Prime Minister reminded India Inc that the Rs 2.5 lakh crore that they are hoping to raise via divestment will be dedicated to development goals. PM Modi added that the government will be&nbsp;having&nbsp;public sector companies only in key strategic sectors and that too only minimum companies. &nbsp;
 There were about 249 PSUs in 2018-19. Of these, 70 were loss-making, with combined losses to the tune of Rs 31,000 cr.&nbsp;

Senior Congress leader Kapil Sibal, while commenting on Rahul Gandhi’s remarks on Keral voters said the "wisdom of the electors" should be respected for "they kno

Senior Congress leader Kapil Sibal, while commenting on Rahul Gandhi&rsquo;s remarks on Keral voters said the "wisdom of the electors" should be respected for "they know who to vote for and why". Gandhi had said that he had gotten used to a different kind of politics when he was MP in the north for 15 years, and added &lsquo;Kerala is different because people are interested in issues&rsquo;. Sibal said only Rahul Gandhi can explain in what context he had passed the remark. Sibal also slammed BJP for accusing the Congress of trying to divide the country. Calling it laughable, Sibal said that the government has divided people since it came to power in 2014.

The Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly on Wednesday passed by voice vote a bill aimed at curbing religious conversions by fraudulent or any other undue means, including

The Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly on Wednesday passed by voice vote a bill aimed at curbing religious conversions by fraudulent or any other undue means, including through marriage even as opposition protested. Under the bill, a marriage will be declared "null and void" if the conversion is solely for the purpose. The onus to prove that the conversion has not been done forcibly will lie on the person accused of the act and the convert, it said. BJP leaders had said the legislation intends to counter alleged attempts to convert Hindu women to Islam in the guise of marriage.&nbsp;Congress Legislative Party leader,&nbsp;Aradhana Misra, and Lalji Verma, the leader of BSP&nbsp;lodged their protests in the assembly.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi took a swipe at PM Modi for renaming Ahmedabad’s Sardar Patel Stadium as Narendra Modi stadium. Gandhi who has repeatedly criticised

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticised the BJP for renaming Ahmedabad&rsquo;s Sardar Patel Stadium as Narendra Modi stadium. Gandhi in a not-so-subtle tweet said that it is &lsquo;beautiful how the truth reveals itself&rsquo;. Gandhi, pointing out how the two stands in the stadium are named after Reliance and Adani groups, once again alleged the BJP for being partisan towards the two industrialists.&nbsp;Congress leaders alleged that renaming the sports complex in Ahmedabad to Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium is an insult to Sardar Patel. Hardik Patel, president of the Gujarat Pradesh Congress Committees said that the BJP, which seeks votes in the name of Sardar Patel is now insulting India's first Union Home Minister.&nbsp; Congress MP Shashi Tharoor&nbsp;took a jibe too as he tweeted against the renaming of the stadium.

While the Congress has criticized renaming of Sardar Patel Cricket Stadium to Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad's Motera, saying it is an insult to India’s first

While the Congress has criticized renaming of Sardar Patel Cricket Stadium to Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad's Motera, saying it is an insult to India&rsquo;s first Home Minister, the BJP has come out in defence of its move. Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad responded to criticism saying "Sonia Gandhi and others never visited Kevedia to pay respect to Sardar Patel statue and now they are talking about insulting Sardar Patel," Union Minister Prakash Javedkar issued a clarification saying, "Only the name of the stadium has been changed but the entire complex will still be known as Sardar Patel Cricket Stadium."

After the central government has roped in 20,000 private hospitals for the next round of covid-19 vaccination programme. Union minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said that he

After Centre's announcement that the second phase of coronavirus vaccine inoculation will begin on March 1, Union minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said that he hoped most ministers will pay for their jabs. The central government roped in 20,000 private hospitals for the next round of covid-19 vaccination programme. "While the vaccine will be given for free at government centres, it will be available for a charge, to be decided later, at many private hospitals," Prakash Javadekar said on Wednesday.&nbsp;

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday wrote to PM Narendra Modi, seeking his help in procurement of COVID-19 vaccines by the state government to vaccinate everyon

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to allow her government to procure adequate number of Covid-19 vaccines so that the entire state can be vaccinated before polls are held. Mamata&nbsp;Banerjee&nbsp;wrote a letter to the PM stating&nbsp;&lsquo;West Bengal Govt has decided to procure adequate number of vaccines for members of public at large&rsquo;. The CM claimed West Bengal has carried out the vaccination programme "in right earnest" and added that it is important to make the vaccines available on an urgent basis to ensure&nbsp; the upcoming elections are safe.&nbsp;Currently, there are 3399 active cases in the state.&nbsp;

Sasikala who returned to poll bound Tamil paid after being lodged in Bengaluru jail for 4 years, on Wednesday paid floral tributes to ‘amma’ Jayalalithaa on

Sasikala who returned to poll bound Tamil Nadu&nbsp;after having spent four years in&nbsp;Bengaluru jail, on Wednesday paid floral tributes to Jayalalithaa on her birth anniversary.&nbsp; Sasikala who has been expelled from AIADMK urged Amma's followers to come together and fight against the &lsquo;common enemy&rsquo; DMK in the forthcoming assembly election. &lsquo;Let's work together to make Amma's government win the election,&rdquo; Sasikala, also known as Chinnamma said.&nbsp;She added&nbsp;that she would soon meet the cadre and the public.&nbsp;

India, from March 1 will begin vaccinating people above 60 years of age and those above 45 years of age with comorbidities against the coronavirus. The vaccination driv

India, from March 1 will begin vaccinating people above 60 years of age and those above 45 years of age with comorbidities against the coronavirus. The vaccination drive will be held at 10,000 government&nbsp;and over 20,000 private vaccination centres. The vaccine will be given free of cost at the government centres, Union Minister Prakash Javadekar said on Wednesday. The minister added that the&nbsp;Health ministry will soon announce the price of Covid-19 vaccine to be paid at private hospitals.&nbsp;The announcement comes days after few states including Maharastra&nbsp;are witnessing a surge in daily case count.

The war of words in poll bound Nengal continues as both BJP and TMC launch scathing attacks on each other. Days after PM Modi's 'poriborton' speech

The war of words in poll-bound Bengal continues as both BJP&nbsp;and TMC&nbsp;launch scathing attacks on each other. Days after PM Modi's&nbsp;'poriborton'&nbsp;speech in Hoogly, Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee&nbsp;addressed a rally there. At the&nbsp;rally Mamata&nbsp;said Gujarat will not rule Bengal, the state will rule itself. &lsquo;Modi will not rule Bengal. 'Gundas' (miscreants) will not rule Bengal, she reiterated. Responding to BJP&rsquo;s &lsquo;tolabaaj&rsquo; remark, she accused the party of being 'dangabaaz and dhandabaaz'.

Almost a week after the bodies of two Dalit girls, aged 13 and 16, were found in the family’s field in Uttar Pradesh's Unnao district, the 17-year-old cousin, who

Almost a week after the bodies of two Dalit girls, aged 13 and 16, were found in the family&rsquo;s field in Uttar Pradesh's Unnao district, the 17-year-old cousin, who was found in an unconscious state along with them, has recorded her statement corroborating the findings of the investigators.
According to the police, the 17-year-old girl told them that she and her cousins were poisoned by the 28-year-old man, who was arrested last Friday. She also denied any sexual assault attempt on her.
She said that on February 17 when the incident happened, the two accused gave the three cousin sisters some snacks. When they refused to eat, he offered them water which the three drank. She fell unconscious after drinking water and does not remember anything after that. 
Last Friday, the Uttar Pradesh police claimed to crack the case by arresting 28-year-old Vinay. They also detained a 15-year-old in connection with the case.

Puducherry seems headed for President's rule as the BJP and its allies are unlikely to stake claim to form the govt after the collapse of the Congress in the union terr

The Union&nbsp;Cabinet on Wednesday approved President's rule in&nbsp;Puducherry. Lieutenant Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan had recommended President's rule after the&nbsp;BJP and its allies decided not&nbsp;to stake claim to form the govt after the collapse of the Congress in the union territory. The V Narayanasamy government lost power on Monday, just three months before the assembly election, after the Congress-DMK coalition fell short of the majority mark of 14 in the 26-member assembly after six resignations. Narayanasamy had accused the opposition BJP and NR Congress of bringing down his government.

Anjali Bharadwaj, an Indian social activist working on issues of transparency and accountability, is one of the 12 anti-corruption champions announced by the Biden admi

Anjali Bharadwaj, an Indian social activist working on issues of transparency and accountability, is one of the 12 anti-corruption champions announced by the Biden administration. According to a statement from the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, the award recognises individuals who have worked tirelessly, often in the face of adversity, to defend transparency, combat corruption, and ensure accountability in their own countries. Bhardwaj has served as an active member of the Right to Information Movement in India for over two decades. She is the founder of Satark Nagrik Sangathan (SNS), a citizens' group which promotes transparency, accountability in government and encourage the active participation of citizens.

The Centre has deputed multi-disciplinary teams to states witnessing a surge in Covid-19 cases. Teams have been sent to Maharashtra, Kerala, Gujarat, Punjab, Karnataka

The Centre has deputed multi-disciplinary teams to states witnessing a surge in Covid-19 cases. Teams have been sent to Maharashtra, Kerala, Gujarat, Punjab, Karnataka and Jammu and Kashmir. The teams will support the states in effectively tackling the pandemic. The three&ndash;member multidisciplinary teams are headed by joint secretary level officers in the health ministry, the Union Health Ministry said. "These teams will work closely with the states and UT administration and ascertain reasons for the recent surge in the number of Covid-19 cases," the health ministry said.
The states and UT have been advised for regular critical review of the emerging situation with district officials concerned to ensure that gains made so far in COVID-19 management are not lost, the ministry stated.

The Centre said on Tuesday that two new Covid-19 strains have been detected in Maharashtra, Kerala and Telangana. It, however, added that there is no scientific evidenc

The Centre said on Tuesday that two new Covid-19 strains have been detected in Maharashtra, Kerala and Telangana. It, however, added that there is no scientific evidence to suggest that the recent surge in Maharashtra and Keral is linked to these variants. This is in addition to the three other strains &mdash; from UK, South Africa and Brazil &mdash; reported earlier. NITI Aayog member Dr V K Paul on Tuesday said that the officials are also looking for any abnormal shift or change in the virus character. "There are two variants in Maharashtra that have been detected: One has also been found in Kerala and Telangana,&rdquo; he said.

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Wednesday announced that a separate agriculture budget will be presented from next year.

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Wednesday announced that a separate agriculture budget will be presented from next year. Gehlot presented state's budget for 2021-22 in the Assembly.
The CM's announcement comes in the middle of largescale farmers protests against the Centre's three new laws.
A number of kisan mahapanchayats and big protests are being held in Rajasthan as well against the new laws and the ruling Congress is supporting the protesting farmers.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who is campaigning in Kerala, on Wednesday accompanied a group of fishermen into the sea in their boat.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who is campaigning in Kerala, on Wednesday accompanied a group of fishermen into the sea in their boat.
The MP was seen casting the net for fishing. Later he interacted with the fishermen at Thangassery beach in Kerala's Kollam district.
During his interaction, Mr Gandhi again called for a separate fisheries ministry, despite being fact-checked by the Centre last week.
During the interaction, Rahul Gandhi said he always wanted to experience the life of fishermen.

Buoyed by his party's impressive show in Surat civic polls, Delhi CM Kejriwal will hold a roadshow in the diamond city on February 26.

Buoyed by his party's impressive show in Surat civic polls, Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal will hold a roadshow in the diamond city on February 26.
The Aam Aadmi Party won 27 of 120 seats becoming the key opposition party in Surat. &ldquo;Congratulate the people of Gujarat for ushering new politics,&rdquo; AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal tweeted.
He thanked the people for helping AAP emerge as the main opposition party and rejecting Congress.&nbsp;Kejriwal will hold the road show with an eye on garnering more seats in the rural elections slated on February 28.
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Also Read: <a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/gujarat-municipal-election-results-2021-bjp-sweeps-power-aap-makes-inroads-1614094937679" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Gujarat Municipal Election Results 2021: BJP sweeps power, AAP makes inroads</a>

According to the Ministry of Health, as on Wednesday morning, there are 1,10,30,176 confirmed coronavirus cases in India, of which 1,46,907 are active cases.

According to the Ministry of Health, as on Wednesday morning, there are 1,10,30,176 confirmed <a href="https://www.editorji.com/covid-19" target="_blank" rel="noopener">coronavirus&nbsp;cases in India</a>, of which 1,46,907 are active cases. 1,21,65,598 people have been vaccinated so far.&nbsp;
While 1,07,26,702 people have recovered, 1,56,567 deaths have been reported.&nbsp;
Among the states, Kerala&nbsp;has the most active cases, followed by Maharashtra and Karnataka.&nbsp;
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A Parliamentary panel on Thursday grilled executives from Facebook and Twitter over the blocking of home minister Amit Shah's Twitter account in November

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