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Tejas Mark II To Roll Out Next Year; High-Speed Trials In 2023: HAL Chief

A more potent version of the indigenous Tejas multirole combat jet featuring a much powerful engine, greater load carrying capability, next-generation electronic warfare system and an array of... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/2Yv2Vp8

Delhi Police Detain Two Journalists At Farmers' Protest Site In Singhu

Two journalists - Mandeep Punia and Dharmendra Singh - who were covering the farmers' protests at Singhu (on the Delhi-Haryana border) were detained Saturday night, for allegedly misbehaving with... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/36sL0DV

Punjab Chief Minister Calls All-Party Meet To Show Unity With Farmers

Alleging that farmers from Punjab are being beaten up by police and assaulted by goons at their protest site on Delhi borders, Chief Minister Amarinder Singh called an all-party meeting on Tuesday to... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3ajhJN5

"Strawberry Festival" In UP Highlight Of PM's 1st Radio Address This Year

Asserting that the income of the farmers is increasing, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that the central government is committed to modernise farming and will continue with its efforts in... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3oxVOXx

Varun Dhawan and Rohit Shetty get felicitated for their contribution during the COVID-19 pandemic

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Actor Varun Dhawan who recently returned to Mumbai after his grand wedding to longtime girlfriend Natasha Dalal has been honoured for his efforts during the pandemic. The young actor was facilitated for his efforts and contribution in helping people during the pandemic. For the award ceremony, Varun Dhawan looked dapper in an all black traditional outfit. He looked top notch in a black kurta and dhoti witha  jacket to compliment the outfit. Actor-politician Urmila Matondkar presented the award to Varun Dhawan. Sharing a picture of her presenting the award to the October actor, Urmila wrote on Twitter, "Attended@SakalMediaNews awards for #corronawarriars in presence of honourable @CMOMaharashtra @PawarSpeaks @AnilDeshmukhNCP@rajeshtope11@advanilparab@RahulGadpale where I presented an award to dashing, talented n socially conscious @Varun_dvn" Always a pleasure meeting u Urmila ma’am and thank you for the beautiful song. https://t.co/lhFkWWPcQm — VarunDhawan (@Varun_dvn)

A Special Mention To Air India's All-Women Crew In PM's Radio Address

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today, in his monthly radio address - Mann Ki Baat, hailed four women pilots of Air India who created history by completing the national carrier's longest flight from San... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3pvFszY

"Will Honour PM's Dignity But Protect Our Self-Respect": Farmer Leader

Farmer leader Naresh Tikait Sunday said that protesting farmers will honour the dignity of prime minister, but are also committed to protect their own self-respect, a day after Prime Minister Narendra... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/36nwxcr

Ex-AIADMK Leader VK Sasikala Discharged From Hospital

VK Sasikala, expelled AIADMK leader and a close aide of former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa, was today discharged from hospital in Bengaluru where she was admitted a few days ago with... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/36nu2qz

"By God's grace I am in fine health. There is absolutely no reason to be concerned" - Sharmila Tagore

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Ever since some alarming reports appeared about Sharmila Tagore not keeping good health, the legendary diva has been inundated with calls from anxious friends, relatives, and fans. Putting to rest all concerns about her health, Sharmila Tagore ji says, “By God’s grace I am in fine health. There is absolutely no reason to be concerned. Though I’m 76, I keep myself very busy reading, gardening, social engagements, and of course attending to my obligations at home. There is no time to brood .” The past year’s lockdown also gave the highly versatile critically acclaimed actress an opportunity to watch all her films chronologically. “Many of my own films, I had never seen before. And I must say some of my old films like Choti Bahu and Badnaam Farishtay have withstood the test of time. I like Asit Sen’s Safar and Bhimsain’s Dooriyaan because I played a proper professional. This was so different from the conventional roles for heroines during those days. I like Anupama, Safar, Amar Pre

"Waste Turned Into Wealth": PM's Praise For Hyderabad Vegetable Market

Addressing the 73rd episode of his monthly radio programme, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday appreciated a local vegetable market -- Bowenpally Sabzi Mandi -- of Hyderabad which is generating... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/2MJsKyU

"Write About Freedom Fighters, Their Struggle": PM Urges Young Writers

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday appealed to the countrymen to write about freedom fighters and stories of their struggle to mark the country's 75th Independence Day this year. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3r6qVuX

"Important Step": Filmmakers As Centre Allows 100% Theatre Occupancy

Movie theatres across India will be allowed to function with 100 per cent occupancy from Monday, the government has announced in fresh guidelines as a part of the phased ease of restrictions of the... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3pAxaXI

India Vaccinating Its Citizens Faster Than Others: PM On "Mann Ki Baat"

India is vaccinating citizens faster than anywhere in the world amid the global Covid-19 pandemic, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said. He also highlighted the fact that the country was able to... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3j071iy

"India Was Saddened By Insult To Tricolour On Republic Day": PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today referred to the violence at the farmers' tractor rally on Republic Day in his first radio address Mann ki Baat of 2021. "India was saddened by insult to tricolour on... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/2MJYbti

PM Mann Ki Baat Highlights: India's Vaccination Drive, R-Day Violence

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed this year's first Mann Ki Baat today. It was the 73rd episode of PM Modi's monthly radio programme. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3oyeGpr

Saiyami Kher to capture Indian cricket team’s historic win in Australia in a book; says it will be a humane story

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The Indian men's cricket team recently had a historic win in Australia beating the home team to win the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. What looked like an impossible feat at the beginning of the tour was made possible even with multiple injuries and key players missing. Team India under the leadership of Ajinkya Rahane ended Australia's 32-year-long unbeaten streak at the Gabba. Now, it has been learnt that actress Saiyami Kher who is a cricket enthusiast herself, plans to write a book dedicated to the series. Talking to a daily, Saiyami said that as a cricket fan, it is the best comeback story that she has witnessed. Further talking about what appealed to her the most, she said that this win is the quintessential triumph of the underdog story. She said that no one believed that this team could pull it off and they did, despite the odds. For Saiyami, sports means a lot and she owes her never give up spirit to it. She said that after her debut film Mirzya did not work, she went and

Republic Day Violence: Delhi Police Files 38 Cases, 84 People Arrested

Delhi police on Saturday said its Crime branch has received 1,700 mobile clips and CCTV footage from the public in connection with the January 26 violence during farmers' tractor rally. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3oAymZC

Probe Agency NIA To Investigate Blast Near Israel Embassy: Sources

The National Intelligence Agency (NIA) is set to probe the blast that took place on Friday near the Israeli embassy in New Delhi, sources have said. The "very low-intensity" improvised explosive... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3r8adLS

BJP Worker Shot Dead In Tripura, 3 Arrested: Police

A 37-year-old BJP worker was shot dead by miscreants at his residence in Tripura's Dhalai district on Saturday, police said. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/2MD7pav

PM Modi To Address 2021's First 'Mann Ki Baat' Today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address this year's first Mann Ki Baat at 11 am on Sunday. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3r6vuWi

President Ram Nath Kovind Launches Pulse Polio Programme For 2021

On the eve of the Polio National Immunization Day, President Ram Nath Kovind on Saturday launched the first round of the Pulse Polio Programme for 2021 by administering polio drops to children less... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3cpW4Fv

Maharashtra Railway Cops Save Life Of Man Trying To Board Moving Train

Two Railway Protection Force jawans saved the life of a 76-year-old man who slipped while trying to board a train at Kalyan station, an official said on Saturday. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3cogRt5

Live Updates: Serum Institute Hopes To Launch Covovax Vaccine By June

Serum Institute of India, the world's biggest vaccine maker, is hopeful of launching Covovax - developed in partnership with American vaccine developer Novavax - by June, its CEO Adar Poonawalla said... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3cs1Jv4

Team Of Delhi Police's Special Cell Visits Blast Site Near Israel Embassy

A team of Delhi Police's Special Cell this morning visited the spot near the Israeli Embassy where an Improvised Explosive Device or IED blast took place, officials said. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3aem8AV

One Year Of India's Fight Against Coronavirus: 1.7 Crore Cases So Far

India recorded 13,083 new coronavirus cases today, one year after the first infection was reported in the country, taking the total number of cases to 1.07 crore. Kerala logged the highest number of... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/39tRVi8

2 Spotted In CCTV After Blast Near Delhi's Israel Embassy: Report

A CCTV footage of the Israel Embassy blast site has revealed that a cab had dropped two persons near the embassy and it is yet to be ascertained whether these people have any role in the explosion,... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3pydzaC

Supreme Court Holds Judge's Confirmation Over Sex Assault Orders: Sources

The Supreme Court Collegium has withdrawn its recommendation to confirm the permanent status of a Bombay High Court judge who had passed two controversial orders on sexual assaults in the past few... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3oswtOR

"We Will Bring AstraZeneca Vaccine From India," Says Mexico President

Mexico plans to import about 870,000 doses of AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine from India in February, as well as producing it locally, President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said on Friday. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/39u2AJu

Punjab Chief Minister Cautions About Pakistan Amid Farm Protests

There has been an increase in weapons coming from Pakistan since October when the farmers began their agitation against the three farm laws, Punjab Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh has said and... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3r82UDE

Won't Be Joining "Active Politics": Ahmed Patel's Son Faisal

Faisal Patel, son of late senior Congress leader Ahmed Patel, has announced that he will not join active politics and continue to follow his father's legacy that was to work for the downtrodden and... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3ckt425

2 Terrorists Surrender With AK-47 Rifles After Encounter In J&K

Two terrorists surrendered today in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama after an encounter broke out in Lelhar area of the district, police said. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3cocrTh

Mahatma Gandhi Death Anniversary: Farmers To Observe Day-Long Fast Today

Farmer groups protesting for the past two months against the Centre's new agricultural laws will observe "Sadbhavna Diwas" on Mahatma Gandhi's 73rd death anniversary today with a day-long fast. The... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3r2T4TJ

"Best Decision Was To Not Print It": P Chidambaram Slams Economic Survey

Congress leader P Chidambaram on Friday took a swipe at the government, saying the purpose of the Economic Survey is not clear as it aids the self-congratulatory conclusion that the Modi dispensation... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/2YsoLcN

Man Claims He Found Odisha Student Unconscious As Cops Probe Murder

Police on Friday said that they have arrested the boyfriend of the 21-year-old student, whose body was found on a roadside in Odisha's Jajpur district. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/2YvNgFS

Zack Snyder announces Synder Cut of Justice League to premiere on March 18, 2021 on HBO Max

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After years of fan petitions urging Warner Bros. to let filmmaker Zack Snyder release his cut of Justice League , it was announced in 2020 that the film will premiere on HBO Max in 2021. The original theatrical cut involved a lot of reshoots that were done by director Joss Whedon and the fans were left disappointed with the final version that was released in theatres. Even the actors weren't happy and even supported to release of the Snyder Cut. Now, the premiere date has been announced. On Twitter, on January 29, Snyder shared a series of new Justice League posters, confirming that the film will premiere on March 18, 2021. Reborn #SnyderCut Streaming 3.18.21 #UsUnited pic.twitter.com/q5pVjCwYur — Zack Snyder (@ZackSnyder) January 29, 2021 Risen #SnyderCut pic.twitter.com/hVmc4L68Qz — Zack Snyder (@ZackSnyder) January 29, 2021 Fallen #SnyderCut pic.twitter.com/o7mjiRXTvc — Zack Snyder (@ZackSnyder) January 29, 2021 Even as Warner Bros. is set to stream thei

Quick Response Helped India Avoid 37 Lakh Covid Cases, Says K Subramanian

Chief Economic Advisor Dr K Subramanian on Friday said India's COVID-19 response strategy helped the country to prevent 37 lakh cases and 1 lakh deaths, PTI reported. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/2L2C1BZ

Michelle Pfeiffer Would Return as Catwoman in The Flash Movie, But No One's Asked Yet

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Batman Returns star Michelle Pfeiffer would jump at the chance to bring back Catwoman for The Flash. from Movieweb News https://ift.tt/3r8LGq3

Sam Neill Teases Thor: Love and Thunder Cameo: The Odds Are Reasonably High

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Sam Neill says the 'odds are reasonably high' that he'll reprise his role from Thor: Ragnarok in Thor: Love and Thunder. from Movieweb News https://ift.tt/3pBFtT2

Mother Box Meal Kits Will Give Justice League Fans the Ultimate Snyder Cut Experience

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DC fans are definitely excited for the release of Zack Snyder's Justice League, and now they can buy $130 meal kits to help enhance the experience. from Movieweb News https://ift.tt/2MDAG52

Jason Statham & Aubrey Plaza Unite in First Look at Guy Ritchie's New Action Movie

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Director Guy Ritchie debuts Jason Statham and Aubrey Plaza team-up with behind-the-scenes video. from Movieweb News https://ift.tt/2NRYp25

Baby Driver 2 Script Is Written with Edgar Wright Already on His Third Draft

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Director Edgar Wright has revealed that the script for Baby Driver 2 is now complete. from Movieweb News https://ift.tt/2L2xFuD

PM Thanks Bahrain's Crown Prince For Partnership In Fight Against Covid

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday thanked Bahrain's crown prince and Prime Minister Salman bin Hamad for their partnership in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3adYUuJ

Rajya Sabha Pays Rich Tributes To 3 Sitting, 11 Former Members

The Rajya Sabha on Friday paid rich tributes to its three members Ram Vilas Paswan, Ahmed Patel and Abhay Bharadwaj and 11 former members who died during the interregnum period from its last sitting. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/2MjqAq7

Cloverfield 4 Is Happening with Producer J.J. Abrams, Won't Be Found Footage

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The new Cloverfield movie will not be made up of found-footage, and it is currently being written by Joe Barton. from Movieweb News https://ift.tt/2YvyvCY

Latest Spider-Man 3 Set Photo Teases Yet Another Fan-Favorite Marvel Villain

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Could Spider-Man 3 be setting up to introduce yet another villain in an already super packed cast? from Movieweb News https://ift.tt/3t7XnyU