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Feb 17, 2022 10:13 PM IST
Twitter down for users across the globe, second outage in nearly a week
Microblogging site Twitter is down for several users across the globe
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Feb 17, 2022 10:00 PM IST
Karnataka Minority Welfare Department restrains students of schools from wearing saffron shawls, scarfs, hijab, religious flags or similar inside classrooms until further orders
Karnataka Minority Welfare Department has restrained students of schools from wearing saffron shawls, scarfs, hijab, religious flags or similar inside classrooms until further orders, reports ANI.
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Feb 17, 2022 07:47 PM IST
Mumbai logs 259 new Covid-19 cases, zero deaths; Active cases stand at 1,945
Mumbai reports 259 fresh infections, zero deaths today; Active cases stand at 1,945.
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Feb 17, 2022 07:37 PM IST
Delhi’s daily Covid cases fall marginally to 739, daily positivity rate rises to 1.48%
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Feb 17, 2022 07:15 PM IST
Former chairman and managing director of ABG Shipyard, Rishi Kamlesh Agarwal questioned by the CBI in loan scam case
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Feb 17, 2022 06:49 PM IST
Explosive device found in bag recovered in Delhi’s Old Seemapuri
Explosive device found in bag recovered in Delhi’s Old Seemapuri, reports ANI
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Feb 17, 2022 06:32 PM IST
Kerala registers 8,655 new Covid-19 cases, 319 deaths
Kerala records 8,655 new Covid-19 cases, while 319 deaths in the last 24 hours, reports ANI.
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Feb 17, 2022 06:03 PM IST
A suspicious bag found in Old Seemapuri area of Delhi
A suspicious bag was found in the Old Seemapuri area of Delhi. Read more
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Feb 17, 2022 05:16 PM IST
HC seeks status report from Delhi govt on plea against mohalla clinic on park land
The Delhi High Court has sought a status report from the Delhi government on a petition against mohalla clinic on the parkland in the Govindpuri area, reports ANI.
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Feb 17, 2022 03:51 PM IST
Karnataka high court to resume hearing pleas challenging hijab ban on Friday
Karnataka high court to resume hearing pleas challenging hijab ban on Friday, reports ANI. Read more
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Feb 17, 2022 03:39 PM IST
YouTube personality Hindustani Bhau, who was arrested for inciting students’ protest, granted bail
Mumbai sessions court on Thursday granted bail to Vikas Fhatak alias Hindustani Bhau in the matter of Dharavi Students Protest over online exams, reports ANI.
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Feb 17, 2022 03:31 PM IST
Hijab row: Karnataka high court dismisses one of the petitions filed by a social activist, says it’s not maintainable
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Feb 17, 2022 03:27 PM IST
Coal block case: ED attaches immovable & movable assets worth ₹200 crores
Enforcement Directorate has attached immovable & movable assets worth approximately ₹200 crores of EMTA Coal Ltd, and its promoters and their family members in a coal block case, reports ANI.
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Feb 17, 2022 02:41 PM IST
Karnataka HC begins hearing petitions challenging the ban on hijab in educational institutions in the state.
Karnataka High Court begins hearing petitions challenging the ban on hijab in educational institutions in the state, reports ANI.
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Feb 17, 2022 01:26 PM IST
Veteran singer Bappi Lahiri cremated; fans, friends pay last respects
Legendary singer-composer Bappi Lahiri was cremated on Thursday afternoon, as family, friends and prominent members from Bollywood paid their last respects. The mortal remains of the ‘Disco King’ were taken in a truck decorated with flowers from his residence to Pawan Hans cremation ground for the last rites. Read more
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Feb 17, 2022 01:05 PM IST
Govt has no understanding of economic policy: Manmohan Singh
They (BJP-led govt) have no understanding of economic policy. The issue is not limited to the nation. This govt has also failed on foreign policy. China is sitting at our border & efforts are being made to suppress it: Former PM Manmohan Singh
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Feb 17, 2022 11:35 AM IST
SC sets aside HC order staying Haryana’s law on 75% quota in private jobs
The Supreme Court on Thursday set aside Punjab and Haryana high court’s order to stop Haryana’s 75 per cent quota for locals in private jobs, reports news agency ANI.
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Feb 17, 2022 11:26 AM IST
Four persons arrested for firing at vehicle in Delhi’s Lajpat Nagar
Police arrested four persons for allegedly firing at a vehicle in the Lajpat Nagar area of the national capital on Wednesday.
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Feb 17, 2022 10:35 AM IST
India removes limit on number of flights to/from Ukraine under air bubble agreement
The aviation ministry has removed restrictions on number of flights and seats between India and Ukraine in the air bubble agreement. “Indian airlines have been informed to mount the flights due to increase in demand. MoCA is facilitating in coordination with MEA,” a ministry official said. This comes amid the looming threat of Russian invasion in Ukraine. Read more
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Feb 17, 2022 10:26 AM IST
DU begins offline classes after nearly two years
Delhi University has begun offline classes for all the undergraduate and postgraduate courses from today. “It’s about the vibe you get at college, can’t be experienced at home. I am coming for the first time,” news agency ANI quoted a second-year student as saying.
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Feb 17, 2022 08:59 AM IST
India reports 30,757 new Covid cases, 541 deaths in last 24 hours
India has reported 30,757 new cases of the coronavirus infection and 541 related deaths in the past 24 hours, the Union health ministry’s bulletin at 8am showed on Thursday. Read more
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Feb 17, 2022 07:28 AM IST
Death toll in Kushinagar incident rises to 13
The death toll in the Kushinagar mishap has risen to 13. The incident took place on Wednesday during a wedding program wherein some people sitting on a slab fell after it broke due to the heavy load.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted his condolences for the families of the victims.
“The accident in Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh is heart-wrenching. I express my deepest condolences to the families of those who have lost their lives in this. With this, I wish the injured a speedy recovery. The local administration is involved in all possible help,” he said.
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Feb 17, 2022 07:07 AM IST
‘Tukde tukde’: Himanta’s swipe at Priyanka over Channi’s ‘bhaiyas’ comment
Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma who recently came under fire for questioning Rahul Gandhi’s parentage has now attacked Priyanka Gandhi over her complicity in Punjab chief minister Charanjit Singh Channi’s ‘bhaiyas from UP, Bihar’ comment, the video of which went viral on Wednesday, courtesy the BJP leaders. Read more
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Feb 17, 2022 06:27 AM IST
DU set to welcome students for offline classes after nearly 2 years
Delhi University is all set to reopen for offline classes on Thursday after remaining shut for nearly two years for the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. Read more
BJP: Congress is taking away attention from hijab row
The leader added that Congress has realised that the recent hijab controversy has consolidated the people of the state behind the saffron party
Published on Feb 17, 2022 11:58 PM IST
Hijab, saffron scarves banned in Karnataka minority department-run institutions
The circular, dated February 16, stated that the restriction on religious attire will be applicable at residential schools run by the minority department and Moulana Azad Model Schools (English medium).
Published on Feb 17, 2022 11:58 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Udupi
RT-PCR no longer mandatory for travellers from Goa and Kerala: Karnataka govt
A similar waiver was announced for travellers arriving in Karnataka from Maharashtra. However, all passengers need to carry and display their Covid-19 vaccination certificate upon arrival in the southern state.
Published on Feb 17, 2022 11:58 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Bengaluru
Karnataka hijab row: Cops warn of action as protests continue
In Hassan district, students of LV Polytechnic college blocked roads after they were reportedly denied entry to the premises over their headscarves.
Published on Feb 17, 2022 11:57 PM IST
Congress leader Siddaramaiah leads party’s overnight protest in Karnataka assembly
On Thursday, as soon as the House commenced proceedings in the morning, Congress members rushed to the well and staged a dharna in front of Speaker Vishweshwar Hegde Kageri, eventually forcing an abrupt adjournment at 3 pm.
Published on Feb 17, 2022 11:57 PM IST
India delegation heads to Namibia to discuss cheetah translocation
A delegation from India left for Namibia on Thursday to discuss cheetah translocation logistics with the Namibia government, according to people familiar with the development.
Published on Feb 17, 2022 11:57 PM IST
Jayashree Nandi, New Delhi
Fresh plea in Karnataka high court seeks permit to wear hijab on Fridays
Calling the argument “bit far-fetched”, the chief justice said the court will consider the petition seeking to allow hijab on Fridays. “You want them to be allowed hijab on Fridays? We will consider what you argue,” the high court chief justice added.
Updated on Feb 17, 2022 11:57 PM IST
BJP promises sops for women in manifesto
BJP national president JP Nadda, along with Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh and party’s state unit chief A Sharda Devi, released the manifesto which contains 20 promises.
Published on Feb 17, 2022 11:56 PM IST
Sobhapati Samom, Imphal
UP govt withdraws recovery notices against anti-CAA protesters: Officials
The UP government has withdrawn notices sent to the anti-CAA protestors seeking to recover damages, government officials familiar with then matter said.
Published on Feb 17, 2022 11:52 PM IST
BJP still blames Nehru instead of admitting its mistakes: Manmohan
In a video message in Hindi released ahead of elections in Punjab, the veteran Congress leader, the first and only Sikh to be the country’s Prime Minister, also cautioned voters against the BJP’s “divisive politics”.
Published on Feb 17, 2022 11:52 PM IST
HT Correspondent, New Delhi
TMC leader held for threatening café owner who refused to pay for musical event
The proposed event was supposed to feature famous singers including Sonu Nigam, according to brochures distributed by those who were raising funds.
Published on Feb 17, 2022 11:52 PM IST
Dhankhar calls Mamata for talks amid standoff
The TMC government’s acrimonious relationship with the governor has touched an all-time low in recent months.
Published on Feb 17, 2022 11:51 PM IST
3 years on, Nagaur MP Beniwal yet to get an official house
It’s not that Nagaur MP Hanuman Beniwal has been ignored by the committees that allot residences to members of Parliament, but the search for a house for him is stuck in a legal battle and one former parliamentarian’s refusal to vacate his home.
Published on Feb 17, 2022 11:45 PM IST
Sunetra Choudhury and Risha Chitlangia, New Delhi
Pocso not intended for teen romance, says Allahabad high court
While directing the in charge of Rajkiya Balgrih (Balika), Khuldabad, Prayagraj to release the victim girl with her baby, the court also remarked that it would be extremely harsh and inhuman to devoid the baby from parental love and affection on account of the fact that both the accused and minor victim loved each other and decided to get married.
Published on Feb 17, 2022 11:44 PM IST
Jitendra Sarin, Prayagraj
Ashish Mishra’s bail in Lakhimpur case challenged in Supreme Court
The application prayed for cancellation of Ashish Mishra’s bail in the case registered against him in Lakhimpur Kheri and directed the SIT to furnish a copy of charge sheet filed in the case
Published on Feb 17, 2022 11:42 PM IST
Abraham Thomas, New Delhi
