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Mamata Banerjee blocks governor Jagdeep Dhankhar on Twitter, he takes to WhatsApp to get even

The Trinamool Congress chief said she had blocked the West Bengal governor's official Twitter handle because of his posts repeatedly targeting her government.

Mumbai reports less than 1000 Covid-19 cases, positivity rate dips to 2.10 %

In January 2022, Mumbai has reported 2,61,480 COVID-19 cases and 247 deaths as against 22,229 infections and 38 fatalities in December 2021.

India calls for quiet and constructive diplomacy to tackle Ukraine crisis at UN

India's interest is in finding a solution that can provide for immediate de-escalation of tensions taking into account the legitimate security interests of all countries and aimed towards securing long term peace and stability in the region and beyond, India's Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador TS Tirumurti said.

DRDO Recruitment 2022: Bumper vacancies announced for Apprentice posts on rcilab.in, details here

The interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official site of RCI on rcilab.in.

Nathuram Godse`s ideology becoming dominant, `poison of hatred` spreading: Mahatma Gandhi`s great grandson

"A section of people is distorting the history and rewriting it in their own way," Tushar Gandhi said.

UP Assembly polls 2022: PM Narendra Modi to hold first virtual rally today

Prime Minister Modi's virtual rally in the poll-bound state will cover the districts of Shamli, Muzzafarnagar, Baghpat, Saharanpur and Gautambuddh Nagar.

Budget Session of Parliament begins today; Pegasus, farmers` issues, border row with China likely to dominate proceedings

The Budget Session will begin with President Ram Nath Kovind's address to a joint sitting of both houses in the Central Hall and chambers of both the Houses in view of the COVID-19 situation. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Economic Survey 2021-22 on Monday and the Union Budget on Tuesday.

Hours ahead of Budget 2022-23, Union Cabinet to meet on Feb 1 for approval

The Union cabinet meeting will be held at 10:10 am with the purpose to approve the Union Budget.

Intense Budget session starts today, Opposition likely to raise Pegasus, farmers` issues

The Budget session of Parliament starting Monday is likely to be stormy with opposition parties all geared up to raise the Pegasus snooping allegations, farmers' issues and the border row with China.

Kerala logs 14 Covid-19 deaths, 51,570 new cases in last 24 hours

Currently, there are 3,54,595 active COVID-19 cases in the state out of which only 3.4 per cent are admitted to hospitals.

Congress has accepted defeat in Uttar Pradesh election: Smriti Irani in Agra

Union minister Smriti Irani said, "The Congress party was missing before the election and also missing during the UP elections. They have accepted the defeat." 

J&K: 5 terrorists, including top JeM commander Zahid Wani, killed in encounters

Out of the two encounters, 4 terrorists of JeM were killed in the Pulwama, including top JEM commander Zahid Wani. 

No Sunday lockdown in Tamil Nadu, but here are Covid-19 rules still in place - Check what`s open, what`s closed

After the review meeting on Thursday, CM M K Stalin announced that there will be no night curfew from January 28. The government also decided that there would not be a complete lockdown on Sunday (January 30). 

SBI Recruitment 2022: After facing flak, Bank suspends circular on new employment rules for pregnant women

The country's largest lender had recently stated that a woman candidate with more than three months of pregnancy will be considered 'temporarily unfit'.

Rahul Gandhi to lay foundation of Amar Jawan Jyoti in Chhattisgarh on Feb 3

According to an official statement, Amar Jawan Jyoti will be constructed on the premises of the 4th Battalion, Chhattisgarh Armed Forces Mana, Raipur.

PM Narendra Modi to address 85th edition of Mann ki Baat today

"This month`s Mann Ki Baat, which will take place on the 30th, will begin at 11:30 am after observing the remembrances to Gandhi Ji on his Punya Tithi," said Prime Minister`s Office (PMO). 

Martyrs` Day: Learn about the importance of day on Mahatma Gandhi`s 74th death anniversary

On January 30th, 1948, Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated by Nathuram Godse during his evening prayers in the Birla House.

Amit Shah to unveil mural of Mahatma Gandhi in Gujarat`s Ahmedabad on Martyrs` Day

"Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah will unveil the Mural of Mahatma Gandhi Ji at the Sabarmati Riverfront, Ahmedabad Gujarat at 10 am on January 30," HMO tweeted.

`Beating Retreat` ceremony today, 1,000 `Made in India` drones to enthral audience for first time

The drone show by an IIT-Delhi-based startup will be performed to commemorate 75 years of the country's independence.

Cold wave conditions over northwest, central India to abate from February 2: IMD

"No significant change in minimum temperatures is very likely over most parts of northwest and central India during next 24 hours and gradual rise by 4-6 degrees Celsius thereafter," IMD said.

EC announces schedule for biennial election to Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council, details here

According to the Election Commission, the biennial election for 36 constituencies of the UP Legislative Council will be held on March 3 and 7.

BJP richest party in 2019-20, followed by BSP and Congress: Report

According to an analysis by the Association for Democratic Reforms, the total assets declared by the seven national parties during 2019-20 amounted to Rs 6,988.57 crore.

Bengal lotus row: BJP slams Madan Mitra for insulting Hindu sentiment, TMC MLA hits back

Madan Mitra said, "Suvendu Adhikari is crossing the limit. I will file a defamation case of Rs 5 crore against him if he raises questions about my character... I do not think lotus symbolises Hinduism. It is only the symbol of the BJP."

DNA Exclusive: Why are students protesting against Railway recruitment process

Zee News Editor In Chief Sudhir Chaudhary in his show DNA analysed the reasons behind these protests and the growing distance between railway jobs and students' ambitions.

Umar Khalid bail plea: Prosecution compares 2020 Delhi riots to 9/11 attacks

Delhi Police prosecutor compared the alleged planning of the February 2020 riots to that of the 9/11 terror attacks in the US while opposing former JNU student Umar Khalid's bail plea.

PM Narendra Modi to address NCC Rally at Delhi`s Cariappa Ground today

The best cadets will receive a medal and baton from the prime minister, as per a statement issued by the Prime Minister`s Office. 

Cold wave, harsh weather conditions to continue over Northwest, central India: IMD

Cold wave conditions are very likely in isolated pockets over Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Rajasthan, west Uttar Pradesh, Vidarbha, Bihar and Chhattisgarh during next 2-3 days and over Odisha during January 28 to 30.

Covid-19 situation: Mansukh Mandaviya to interact with health ministers of 8 states, UTs today

Health ministers of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Telangana, Lakshadweep, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Andaman and Nicobar Islands will participate in the video conferencing with the Union Health Minister. 

DNA Exclusive: Rahul Gandhi`s prime concern - Twitter followers, not vote & support

 Zee News Editor-in-Chief Sudhir Chaudhary analyses the shift in priorities of India's grand old party and its leaders - who seem to be more worried about the fall in the number of social media followers instead of their support base and voters.

Pune man assaulted, forced to eat from ground for refusing to call a person `bhai`

Three persons have been arrested and two minors detained for allegedly beating up a 20-year-old man and forcing him to eat biscuits thrown on the ground in Pimpri-Chinchwad in Pune district, police said on Thursday.

Omicron dominated Delhi`s January wave, found in 79% of samples

Over 79% of the Covid-19 samples tested in Delhi from January 1 to January 23, were infected with the Omicron variant, the government data showed.

Uttar Pradesh assembly polls: AAP promises free bus service for women, 300 units free electricity

AAP has promised free bus services for women across Uttar Pradesh, 300 units of free electricity and round-the-clock availability of power.

Mamata Banerjee`s diktat to TMC workers: Don`t embarrass party, stop airing differences in public

Banerjee's diktat to party leaders comes in the backdrop of the perceived power struggle in the party and differences between the generation-next leaders and a section of the old guards.  

Delhi to lift weekend curfew, reopen schools as Covid-19 cases decline? DDMA to decide today

The DDMA meeting will be chaired by Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal today. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is also likely to attend the meeting. 

PM Narendra Modi to host first India-Central Asia Summit today

This will be the first engagement of its kind between India and the Central Asian countries at the level of leaders. It will see the participation of the Presidents of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan.

Air India likely to be handed over to Tata group on Today

Two airline pilot unions - Indian Pilots' Guild (IPG) and Indian Commercial Pilots' Association (ICPA) - on Monday warned Air India's CMD Vikram Dev Dutt of legal action as "multiple deductions and recoveries have been projected" on the dues owed to pilots.

Politicians and civil servants who turned down the Padma awards in past

Civil servant SR Sankaran in 2005, refused to accept the Padma Bhushan saying that 'he could not accept any award for merely doing his duty.' 

Republic Day 2022: Tableaux of 12 States, UTs and 9 ministries to be showcased at Rajpath today

Nampibou Marinmai, Public Relations Officer, Defence said, “12 tableaus of States and Union Territories like Gujarat, Maharashtra, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Goa, Meghalaya, Jammu and Kashmir etc will participate in the R-Day parade.’’

Google celebrates India`s 73rd Republic Day with special `parade` doodle

Te special Google doodle displays components from the parade - from left to proper, parade animals: an elephant, a horse, a canine, a camel; a pink tabla; the parade path; a saxophone as a part of the long-lasting camel-mounted band; doves; and the tricolours of the nationwide flag.

Pakistan has `established` history of aiding and actively supporting terrorists: India at UN

India said that Pakistan holds the 'ignoble record' of hosting the largest number of terrorists proscribed by the UN Security Council.

Republic Day 2022: India to showcase its military might, cultural diversity on 73rd Republic Day at Rajpath

According to the Ministry, a drone show by 1,000 indigenously developed drones has also been planned for the `Beating the Retreat` ceremony, along with projection mapping. As per tradition, the National Flag will be unfurled followed by the National Anthem with a booming 21-gun salute. 

DNA Exclusive: India`s biggest mistake - `copy-pasting` from western countries

Zee News Editor In Chief Sudhir Chaudhary analyses India's copying of principals, ideas and culture from other nations.

COVID-19: Maharashtra records 33,914 fresh cases, 86 deaths in last 24 hours

The COVID-19 caseload in the state rose to 75,69,425, and death toll reached 1,42,237.

Budget Session: Strict Covid-19 protocols, staggered timings for Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha

During sittings of the Lower House of Parliament, Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha chambers and their galleries will be used for sitting of members in view of the COVID-19 pandemic, a Lok Sabha bulletin said.

Uttarakhand polls: Congress releases 2nd list of candidates, fields Harish Rawat from Ramnagar

The party also gave a ticket to Anukriti Gusain Rawat from the Lansdowne assembly seat. She is the daughter-in-law of Harak Singh Rawat, who returned to the Congress fold from the BJP on Friday.

Amid spike in new cases, Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya to review Covid-19 situation in 9 States, UTs today

A source said that Mandaviya will interact with the health ministers of Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Uttarakhand, Delhi, Ladakh, Uttar Pradesh and Chandigarh.

Bal Puruskar given to 29 children; From fighting alligator to negotiating with terrorist - their stories

Twenty-nine children, including 14 girls, were awarded in six fields -- innovation, scholastic achievements, sports, arts and culture, social service and bravery. Each awardee received a medal, cash prize of Rs 1,00,000 and a certificate.

DNA Exclusive: `Slave mentality` in Independent India

In today's DNA, Zee News Editor-In-Chief Sudhir Chaudhary analyses the politicisation of replacing old British-era songs with nationalistic songs for the Beating Retreat ceremony.

COVID- Maharashtra`s cases drop sharply to 28,286; 36 die in last 24 hours

Maharashtra on Monday (January 24) recorded 28,286 coronavirus cases, 12,519 less than the previous day, and 36 fresh deaths, including 17 in the Mumbai region, linked to the infection, the state health department said.

COVID-19: Delhi registers 5,760 cases, 30 deaths in last 24 hours

The number of daily cases in Delhi has been declining after touching the record high of 28,867 on January 13. The capital had recorded a positivity rate of 30.6 percent on January 15, the highest so far in the ongoing wave of the pandemic.