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"We've noted that a senior Iranian leader has been killed by the US. Increase in tension has alarmed the world. Peace and security in this region is of utmost importance to India," the MEA said.
For the 2020 Republic Day parade, whose chief guest will be Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, the Defence Ministry has selected 22 tableaux proposals — six by departments and ministries and 16 by states and Union Territories.
From US airstrike killing top Iranian General in Baghdad, to Union Minister for State Jitendra Singh saying that government's next step is to flush out the Rohingya migrants, here are the top developments this evening.
Vijayan has written letters to chief ministers of Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Delhi, Jharkhand, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Punjab, Puducherry, Rajasthan and West Bengal.
When The Indian Express visited the hospital, families of patients pointed to the dismal facilities. Outside the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), an open dustbin contained remains of food and used surgical masks while oxygen cylinders lay scattered around.
In her complaint with the Kherwadi police station, the victim stated that she had an argument with the accused on November 2 over the construction of a garden for children.
Amit Shah accused the Congress of playing vote-bank politics by spreading “misinformation” while saying that the National Register of Citizens (NRC) was not on the agenda of the government yet.
The BJP termed the insinuation by the Congress Seva Dal "abhorrent" and accused the outfit of working to denigrate all leaders outside the Nehru-Gandhi family.
"You are known for chunavi jumlas. You say you have given registry documents to 20 people. There are 41 lakh people living in unauthorised colonies. What about the remaining people," Deputy CM Manish Sisodia said.
At least 100 children have died at the hospital in December -- 10 of them within 48 hours between December 23 and 24. A central team of experts visited the facility Friday to take stock of the situation. The team will later submit a detailed report.
"A poet of that stature who is the founder of progressive writers movement, it is not fair to involve him in matters of religion of 'mazhab', whatever he has done, he has done for the people, the world knows him and his work," said Gulzar.
Former vice president Joe Biden too issued a statement and said, "President Trump just tossed a stick of dynamite into a tinderbox. Iran will surely respond. We could be on the brink of a major conflict across the Middle East".
"India is a big country with rich culture and heritage. Why do you regularly compare our nation with Pakistan? You should rather speak of Hindustan," Mamata Banerjee said.
Kerala Lottery Today Results: The Kerala state lottery department today announced the results of Kerala Nirmal Lottery NR-154. The first prize winner is ticket number NK-845074 which bagged a whopping Rs 60 lakh.
In Kolkata, the march will begin at 3:30 pm from Shahid Minar to Keshav Bhavan and in Chennai, the march will proceed from Chitra Theatre to Ramada Hotel, Egmore at 4 pm.
Kerala Law Minister A K Balan said, "The decision of rejecting Kerala's tableau for Republic Day is politically motivated. I don’t understand why there is hatred towards all Kathakali, Mohiniyattam, Chenda (drums)."
During the proceedings, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs said it was discharging its duty and has not committed any illegality in conversion of Tata Sons from public to a private company.
Speaking on ease of doing science and using information technology to reduce red tape, he said, "Today, farmers are able to sell their products directly to the market, without being at the mercy of the middleman".
The list comes a day after the Trinamool Congress (TMC), Shiv Sena, NCP and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) Thursday hit out at the government after the tableau proposals of West Bengal, Maharashtra and Bihar were rejected.
One of the most popular figures in Iran, Soleimani is known as the most powerful general in the Middle East and has been repeatedly touted as a possible presidential candidate.
Today's retaliatory attack comes two days after Trump had said war with Iran was not a good idea even as he threatened Tehran over the American embassy attack in Baghdad by Iraqi supporters of pro-Iranian regime factions.
From the imposition of prohibitory orders and suspension of the Internet in three panchayat areas of West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district to Iranian Commander Soleimani among 7 killed in US airstrike at Baghdad airport, here are the top news today.
To enroll for the scheme, farmers are required to approach the local revenue officer or PM-KISAN Nodal Officer who has been nominated by the state government.
