Few "Very Influential People" Involved In Bengal Drugs Case: Police
Press Trust of India | Sunday February 28, 2021, KolkataThe Kolkata Police have zeroed in on a few "very influential people" who were probably involved in the drug seizure case in which two BJP leaders, Rakesh Singh and Pamela Goswami, have been arrested, an officer said on Saturday.
IAF Contingent Arrives In Colombo For Sri Lanka Air Force's 70th Anniversary Celebrations
ANI | Sunday February 28, 2021, New DelhiThe Indian Air Force (IAF) aerobatic display teams, the fixed wing "Suryakirans" and rotary wing "Sarang", along with Light Combat Aircraft Tejas, arrived at Colombo on Saturday to participate in an Air Show.
New Social Media Rules Lack Parliament's Assent, Bureaucrats May Misuse Vast Powers: Congress
Press Trust of India | Sunday February 28, 2021, New DelhiThe Congress Saturday alleged the government has brought "non-statutory" guidelines without Parliament's assent to control social media platforms, saying vast powers have been given to bureaucrats which could be misused.
Odisha Assembly Passes Resolution On Jagannath Temple Heritage Corridor Project
Press Trust of India | Sunday February 28, 2021, BhubaneswarThe Odisha Assembly on Saturday passed an unanimous resolution on the ''Puri Shreemandira Parikrama Yojana'' or the Jagannath Temple Heritage Corridor Plan, which aims at enhanced security of the 12th century shrine, better amenities for devotees and creation of a spiritual ambience.
Two Co-Accused In Munawar Faruqui Case Walk Out Of Jail
Press Trust of India | Sunday February 28, 2021, IndoreTwo persons involved in organizing a comedy show of stand-up comedian Munawar Faruqui were released from the Central jail in Indore on Saturday, after spending nearly two months behind bars.
"Deal Firmly With Violations": Centre To States Amid Surge In Covid Cases
Press Trust of India | Sunday February 28, 2021, New DelhiThe Centre on Saturday advised states and UTs reporting an increase in coronavirus cases to enforce COVID-appropriate behaviour by dealing firmly with violations and ensure effective surveillance in case of potential super spreading events so as not to squander last year's gains.
"Atmanirbhar Bharat" Isn't Exclusivist India: Prakash Javadekar
Press Trust of India | Sunday February 28, 2021, Hyderabad"Atmanirbhar Bharat" is not an exclusivist India, but about a self-reliant India and being attached with the world, said senior BJP leader and Union Minister Prakash Javadekar on Saturday.
Top Officer Sitaram Kunte Appointed Maharashtra Chief Secretary
Press Trust of India | Sunday February 28, 2021, MumbaiSenior IAS officer Sitaram Kunte was on Saturday appointed chief secretary of Maharashtra succeeding Sanjay Kumar.
Leaders Should Display Loyalty To Party By Campaigning In Poll-Bound States: Congress
Press Trust of India | Sunday February 28, 2021, New DelhiThe Congress on Saturday said the leaders in the "Group of 23" are respectable partymen in whom it took pride, but advised them to make their "best contribution" and display their "loyalty" to the party by campaigning to strengthen it in the states that are going to polls.
Centre Stubborn, Not Ready To Listen To Farmers, Says Ashok Gehlot
Press Trust of India | Sunday February 28, 2021, jaipurRajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Saturday accused the centre of being stubborn, saying it is not ready to listen to farmers protesting against its contentious farm laws in harsh weather for the past three months.
Khap Asks Dairies Hike Milk Rates For Centre Bodies To Protest Farm Laws
Press Trust of India | Sunday February 28, 2021, ChandigarhA khap panchayat in Haryana's Hisar on Sunday urged dairy farmers to sell milk at Rs 100 per litre to government cooperative societies in protest against the Centre's farm laws and high fuel prices.
Two Men Allegedly Hired To Kill Rights Activist Arrested In Delhi: Police
Press Trust of India | Sunday February 28, 2021, New DelhiTwo men, who were allegedly hired to kill human rights activist Sushil Pandit, were arrested from the RK Puram area,the Delhi Police said on Saturday.
Gujarat Man Tied To Tempo, Dragged By Brother-In-Law: Cops
Press Trust of India | Sunday February 28, 2021, SuratA man was tied to a tempo and dragged for nearly half a kilometer by his brother-in-law after a domestic quarrel in Gujarat's Surat, police said.
RSS' Labour Wing To Protest Against Disinvestment
Press Trust of India | Sunday February 28, 2021, New DelhiAnnoyed over the BJP-led centre's proposed disinvestment of State-run firms, RSS-affiliated labour union Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh (BMS) on Saturday said it will launch a phased agitation across the country spanning over eight months against the privatisation of public sector enterprises.
P Chidambaram Slams Government Over Its Stand On Farmers' Protest
Press Trust of India | Sunday February 28, 2021, New DelhiSenior Congress leader P Chidambaram on Saturday attacked the government over the ongoing farmers'' protest, saying the reward to the farm sector for growing at 3.9 per cent in a recession year is to treat the protesting farmers as if they are enemies of the state.
