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Battle for UP: Modi seeks suggestions for his virtual rally
Prime Minister Modi will be addressing a virtual rally on January 31 covering five districts of Western Uttar Pradesh.Calling that the strength of democracy lay in public participation and trust, Modi invited suggestions for his first virtual rally for Uttar Pradesh Assembly polls through Namo App. Modi's virtual rally will cover five districts Gautam Buddha Nagar, Shamli, Muzaffarnagar, Baghpat and Saharanpur of Western Uttar Pradesh where election will be held in the first phase on February 10.
Misty morning in Delhi
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the day will proceed with a 'mainly clear sky', with the maximum temperature hovering around 22.8 degree Celsius. As per the morning update, the relative humidity at 8.30 a.m. was pegged at 85 per cent, while the temperature was recorded at 11.2 degree Celsius. Cold wind was blowing in the south-south eastern direction at a speed of 14.7 km per hour.
Battle for UP: Yogi creates new vote bank in MSME beneficiaries
According to the MSME survey report, the state government has provided loans of more than Rs 2.50 lakh crore, funding 95 lakh units for doing business in the MSME sector. This loan has been given in five schemes due to which 3.28 crore people have got employment in the MSME sector.
In the tussle for Cong's CM face, Sidhu finds it tough to say 'thoko tali'
It may be entertaining to watch in this Assembly polls, but for the cricketer-turned-entertainer-turned- politician to face a googly by his own team captain in the match for the chief minister's post may not be easy. With last week's assurance by former Congress president Rahul Gandhi that workers will decide well ahead of the February 20 polling, a power struggle is on between Sidhu and Charanjit Singh Channi.
Battle for UP: Akhilesh to file nomination from Mainpuri on Monday
Akhilesh Yadav is contesting his first Assembly elections from Mainpuri which is known as an SP stronghold. Interestingly, the BJP has not yet declared its candidate against Akhilesh from Karhal till date. There have been speculations that the BJP may field someone from the Yadav family - Mulayam Singh Yadav's daughter-in-law Aparna Yadav, who recently joined the saffron party in Delhi.
Women at the centre of Manipuri society, but on the margins in politics
Since British rule, women in the erstwhile princely state have been playing a prominent role in Manipuri society for over a century. From economic activities to mass agitations, domestic affairs to sports and cultural activities, societal awareness to fight against the drugs menace and militancy, women have been in a dominating role. However, in the male dominated society they (women) have an insignificant chance to become a lawmaker or a minister or at least be in a commanding administrative position.
Pandemic not over, don't lower your guard: Mandaviya
"The fight against Covid is a joint effort and joint responsibility of the Centre and the states, and I am happy that we have faced this public health challenge with a collaborative spirit," said the Health Minister. The virtual meeting, which was also attended by Bharati Pravin Pawar, Union Minister of State for Health, was held to review the public health preparedness for containment and management of Covid and the progress of the national vaccination campaign.
New fire alarm, suppression system for school and inter-state buses
A senior official said that seeing the safety of the passengers who travel from one city to another daily, instructions have been given to the concerned department to equip all the buses with fire protection system. The step will also benefit school students, he added. Due to heat and smoke, a lot of people and school students who travel daily by the buses are at risk but after the installation of such safety systems they will be safe. The new safety system will provide additional evacuation time to everyone by thermal management in case if fire breaks out anyhow.
Delhi: Gym owners stage protest outside Kejriwal's residence
The Delhi Gym Association said that as the Covid-19 cases have started registering a decline, gyms and fitness centers should be also be allowed by the Delhi government to operate like other businesses. "Bars and restaurants have been opened. Offices too can operate with 50 percent of their staff, we do not understand why gyms and fitness centers that help masses in keeping themselves fit, is still under restriction," Sujit (name changed) a gym owner in the national capital told IANS.
Muslim Brotherhood's entry into Kashmir to fester the region
"Having tested waters, and putting key players in place, we should expect a call for BDS against India seeping in with the narrative of genocide. The 'emerging' conflict industry in Kashmir could play out in cultural, academic and economic boycott," it added. As expected, the Pak troll army is ever ready to hype the narrative of genocide and BDS. Hundreds of fake handles are created virtually before each campaign to push fake narratives.
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