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Feb 22, 2022 08:53 AM IST
India records 13,405 Covid cases, 235 deaths; active count drops below 2 lakh
India registered a 16 per cent drop in daily cases since yesterday with 13,405 new infections of the coronavirus disease.
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Feb 22, 2022 08:39 AM IST
PM Modi to address rallies in Manipur, UP today ahead of polls
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address election rallies in Imphal, Manipur and Bahraich in Uttar Pradesh today. Uttar Pradesh will head for the fourth phase of elections tomorrow (February 23), while Manipur will go to polls in a single phase of February 27.
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Feb 22, 2022 08:10 AM IST
India emphasises on international peace, security, calls for ‘utmost restraint’ at UNSC meet
“We strongly emphasize the vital need for all sides to maintain international peace and security by exercising the utmost restraint and intensifying diplomatic efforts to ensure that a mutually amicable solution is arrived at the earliest,” says India at UNSC meet on Ukraine.
“Safety and security of civilians essential. More than 20,000 Indian students& nationals live&study in different parts of Ukraine, incl in its border areas. The well-being of Indians is of priority to us,” said India’s permanent representative to the UN TS Tirumurti
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Feb 22, 2022 07:55 AM IST
Cancel criminal charges on Patidars or will hold protest: Hardik Patel to govt
“If there is no action on govt’s behalf (on withdrawal of pending criminal cases lodged against Patidar Anamat Andolan Samiti members during 2015 Patidar reservation agitation) before March 23, a statewide agitation will be held,” says Gujarat Congress working president Hardik Patel.
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Feb 22, 2022 06:37 AM IST
India to make statement on Ukraine at UNSC emergency meeting
The UNSC meet over Ukraine will now be an ‘open’ meeting, a senior official said. India will also make a statement at the meeting.
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Feb 22, 2022 06:28 AM IST
Air India to operate first of three flights to Ukraine today
Air India is set to operate three flights to Ukraine, starting today. The flights have been scheduled for February 22, 24 and 26 as part of India’s evacuation plan from Ukraine.
Last week, the The ministry of external affairs (MEA) set up a control room to provide information and assistance to the Indian nationals in Ukraine. The Indian embassy in Ukraine has also set up a 24-hour helpline for Indians in the eastern European nation.
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India, Oman bilateral air force exercise begins in Jodhpur
The Indian Air Force said that several dignitaries will be visiting the air force station in Jodhpur during the five-day exercise

Updated on Feb 22, 2022 08:46 AM IST
Marriage certificate not essential to adopt child, observes Allahabad HC
Single parents can also adopt a child under the Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act, 1956, the court noted.

Published on Feb 22, 2022 08:19 AM IST
Air India to operate 3 flights between India and Ukraine, first one today
- Russia-Ukraine tensions: The Indian Embassy in Ukraine earlier asked its citizens, particularly students whose stay is not essential, to leave Kyiv temporarily as tensions continue to grow.

Published on Feb 22, 2022 08:03 AM IST
Written by Sharmita Kar | Edited by Swati Bhasin
India records 13,405 Covid cases, 235 deaths; active count drops below 2 lakh
- Breaking news updates February 22, 2022: Get latest news, breaking news, latest updates, live news, top headlines, breaking business news and top news of the hour.

Updated on Feb 22, 2022 08:52 AM IST
Minister’s attack on Muslims sparks political controversy
- Eshwarappa is already facing criticism from the opposition Congress for his remarks that the saffron flag will replace the tricolour in several years.

Published on Feb 22, 2022 03:18 AM IST
Lakhimpur Kheri: Farmers’ kin approach SC against Ashish Mishra’s bail
Farmers maintain that Ashish Kumar was in the lead car that ran over people. The minister and his son have denied the latter’s involvement in the incident.

Updated on Feb 22, 2022 03:27 AM IST
ByAbraham Thomas, New Delhi
Centre looks to partner with agriculture startups
Ministries are gearing up to open themselves to business proposals from individuals, investors and firms where the state will hold limited equity partnerships, including the ministries of agriculture and electronics.

Updated on Feb 22, 2022 02:21 AM IST
16-year-old tribal girl gang-raped in Chhattisgarh, 5 arrested: Police
Superintendent of police, Jashpur, Vijay Agarwal said the incident took place when the minor girl had gone to attend a wedding function at a village in the district on February 17

Published on Feb 22, 2022 12:13 AM IST
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma campaigns for BJP candidates in Manipur ahead of polls
This is the third time Himanta Biswa Sarma who is one of the BJP’s star campaigners has visited the state for a poll campaign for party candidates after he attended the flag hoisting function of Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on February 14.

Published on Feb 22, 2022 12:12 AM IST
Budget will help implement NEP, fast-track projects: PM
Addressing a webinar on the positive impact of the Budget, PM Modi said it focused on universalisation of quality education, skill development, urban planning and design and internationalisation

Updated on Feb 22, 2022 03:46 AM IST
Kerala continues to register dip in Covid cases
Continuing with the downward trend in daily coronavirus cases, Kerala on Monday recorded 4,069 fresh infections, which raised the total caseload to 6,473,059 in the state

Published on Feb 22, 2022 12:08 AM IST
ByPress Trust of India, Thiruvananthapuram
Assault case: HC lets survivor implead in Dileep petition against further probe
She moved the court on Feb 15 requesting it to hear her in detail before passing any order on Dileep’s plea to quash the fresh case.

Published on Feb 22, 2022 12:08 AM IST
Kerala man gets death sentence for murdering couple in 2018
The court directed that the convict be hanged till death for the murder of the couple — Ummer (26) and Fathima (19) of Purinjiyilvayal in Vellamunda — on July 6, 2018.
Stalin slams AIADMK, threatens legal action over civic poll incidents
Stalin said the DMK would face the matter legally and asserted that the ‘law will take its own course.’

Published on Feb 22, 2022 12:08 AM IST
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