Bengal assembly passes resolution demanding withdrawal of new farm lawsKolkata: The West Bengal assembly on Thursday passed a resolution against the three contentious farm laws enacted by the Centre and demanded that they be withdrawn immediately.
Congress Says Poll Deal Finalised With Left Front On 193 Seats In BengalThe Congress said decision on the remaining 101 seats will be taken later.- Mamata Banerjee wants to create ‘Greater Bangladesh’: Dilip GhoshIn a Facebook post, BJP State president Dilip Ghosh on Thursday accused West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of trying to create a "Greater Bangladesh" by raising ‘Jai Bangla’ slogan at her public meetings.
How to repair Indo-China ties: Jaishankar outlines 8 broad principlesNew Delhi, Jan 28: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday outlined eight broad principles for repairing ties between India and China that included strict adherence to all agreements on management of the Line of Actual Control, mutual respect and sensitivity, and recognising each other''s aspirations as rising Asian powers.
16 Opposition parties to boycott President’s addressThe Budget session of Parliament beginning Friday is poised to be stormy with the Opposition set to attack the government over the three new farm legislations, amid an ongoing agitation by farmers.- Holding girl’s hands, opening pant’s zip no sexual assault under POCSO: HCThe Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court has ruled that holding the hands of a minor girl and opening of the zip of pants does not fall under the purview of ‘sexual assault’ or ‘aggravated sexual assault’ of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
Republic Day violence: Delhi Police sends notice to BKU leader Rakesh TikaitNew Delhi, Jan 28: In a recent development, Delhi Police has issued a notice to Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) spokesperson Rakesh Tikait asking him to explain as to why legal action should not be taken against him for breaching the agreement with police regarding the tractor rally on January 26.
Covid Contained, No New Cases In Fifth Of Country, Says Government146 of India's 718 districts have had no new coronavirus cases for a week.- India capable of meeting all challenges, says PM ModiPrime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday that India showed last year that it is capable of taking all steps to meet challenges, be it from coronavirus or at its borders.
Sri Lanka President Receives 5 Lakh Free Indian COVID-19 VaccinesPresident Rajapaksa was at the Colombo international airport to receive the consignment.