16 December 2021, 22:11 PM
Indian security agencies are effective in disrupting terror threats, although gaps remain in interagency intelligence & info sharing, says US Dept of State in its 'Country Reports on Terrorism 2020: India' There were 66 known Indian-origin fighters affiliated with ISIS, it says
Indian security agencies are effective in disrupting terror threats, although gaps remain in interagency intelligence & info sharing, says US Dept of State in its 'Country Reports on Terrorism 2020: India'
There were 66 known Indian-origin fighters affiliated with ISIS, it says pic.twitter.com/L3ZZGqs2qa
— ANI (@ANI) December 16, 2021
16 December 2021, 22:09 PM
Jammu and Kashmir | Security forces eliminated two terrorists and rescued two girls whom the terrorists held as hostages in village Redwani Bala, Kulgam. The terrorists have been identified as Amir Bashir Dar and Adil Yusuf, both residents of Kulgam: PRO (Defence) Srinagar (ANI)
16 December 2021, 22:08 PM
Goa: BJP MLA from Cortalim, Alina Saldanha joins Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), tweets party convenor Arvind Kejriwal
Goa: BJP MLA from Cortalim, Alina Saldanha joins Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), tweets party convenor Arvind Kejriwal pic.twitter.com/DlYaj8t7hJ
— ANI (@ANI) December 16, 2021
16 December 2021, 22:05 PM
Congress President has approved the proposal of the appointment of Raman Bhalla as Working President of Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee: AICC
Congress President has approved the proposal of the appointment of Raman Bhalla as Working President of Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee: AICC pic.twitter.com/lSEevU4uod
— ANI (@ANI) December 16, 2021
16 December 2021, 21:20 PM
West Bengal BJP to approach the division bench of Calcutta High Court for deployment of Central forces in Kolkata Municipal Corporation election. Earlier today, a single bench of the high court rejected the party's petition. (ANI)
16 December 2021, 21:13 PM
Four more persons test positive for Omicron in Hyderabad, taking total number of the variant cases to 7 in Telangana, as per the health department. (ANI)
16 December 2021, 21:12 PM
Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan assumes charge as Chief of Staff of the Eastern Naval Command: Defence Ministry (ANI)
16 December 2021, 18:31 PM
Congress announces the first list of eight candidates for Goa Assembly elections 2022. Former CM Digambar Kamat to contest from Margao Assembly seat.
Congress announces the first list of eight candidates for Goa Assembly elections 2022
Former CM Digambar Kamat to contest from Margao Assembly seat pic.twitter.com/vXztDP4nZd
— ANI (@ANI) December 16, 2021
16 December 2021, 17:47 PM
PM has taken a vow not to reply to any letter. In several countries, booster doses have been launched, vaccination for children also started. I want to appeal to PM Modi to listen to experts' advice and should decide on booster dose soon: Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot (ANI)
16 December 2021, 17:11 PM
An alliance has been finalised with the Pragatisheel Samajwadi Party (Lohia) in a meeting with Shivpal Singh Yadav today, says Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav
An alliance has been finalised with the Pragatisheel Samajwadi Party (Lohia) in a meeting with Shivpal Singh Yadav today, says Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav
(Pic source: Akhilesh Yadav's Twitter) pic.twitter.com/fsKQ2noryS
— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) December 16, 2021
16 December 2021, 16:24 PM
EAM S Jaishankar will be hosting the third meeting of the India-Central Asia Dialogue in New Delhi from Dec 18-Dec 20. Foreign Ministers of Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan will participate in the meeting: MEA Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi
As part of the third meeting of India-Central Asia Dialogue on Dec 19, ministers are expected to discuss further strengthening of the relationship. The foreign ministers of Central Asian countries are expected to pay a joint courtesy visit to PM Narendra Modi: MEA pic.twitter.com/0TmREhRV44
— ANI (@ANI) December 16, 2021
As part of the third meeting of India-Central Asia Dialogue on Dec 19, ministers are expected to discuss further strengthening of the relationship. The foreign ministers of Central Asian countries are expected to pay a joint courtesy visit to PM Narendra Modi: MEA
16 December 2021, 16:15 PM
The talks will cover aspects of wide-ranging Indo-French defence cooperation, incl operational defence cooperation, particularly maritime security in Indo-Pacific; industrial & technological partnership in line with Make in India; &counter-terrorism cooperation: Embassy of France (ANI)
16 December 2021, 15:36 PM
French Defence Minister Florence Parly will be on an official visit to India on Dec 17 to strengthen Indo-French strategic & defence ties. She will call on PM Modi and hold Annual Defence Dialogue with her Indian counterpart Rajnath Singh: Embassy of France
French Defence Minister Florence Parly will be on an official visit to India on Dec 17 to strengthen Indo-French strategic & defence ties. She will call on PM Modi and hold Annual Defence Dialogue with her Indian counterpart Rajnath Singh: Embassy of France
(file pic) pic.twitter.com/q4T6U6Qp1K— ANI (@ANI) December 16, 2021
16 December 2021, 15:35 PM
West Bengal BJP writes to WB Election Commission alleging violation of model code of conduct by TMC MLA Vivek Gupta by distributing laptops in Kolkata Municipal Corp area, seeks Gupta &TMC candidate for Ward no 42 Mahesh Sharma be barred from campaigning & FIR be filed against them (ANI)
16 December 2021, 15:09 PM
West Bengal | BJP Kishan Morcha calls for 'Nabanna Abhiyaan' (March to the State Secretariat) against the state government on 10th January 2022 (ANI)
16 December 2021, 13:58 PM
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma now deletes his tweet on increasing the age bar for the marriage of girls from 18 years to 21 years.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma now deletes his tweet on increasing the age bar for the marriage of girls from 18 years to 21 years. pic.twitter.com/S2a6eUFuGP
— ANI (@ANI) December 16, 2021
16 December 2021, 13:58 PM
A fire broke out at Gujarat Fluoro Chemicals Ltd located at Ranjitnagar, Panchmahals following an explosion here. Two workers killed in the incident; the injured have been shifted to the hospital.
#WATCH | A fire broke out at Gujarat Fluoro Chemicals Ltd located at Ranjitnagar, Panchmahals following an explosion here. Two workers killed in the incident; the injured have been shifted to the hospital. pic.twitter.com/o71sHR0GFm
— ANI (@ANI) December 16, 2021
16 December 2021, 13:34 PM
We have to also get rid of mistakes in farming techniques. Experts say that burning the farm causes loss of land fertility. But it has become a tradition to burn crop stubble...: PM Modi at National Summit on Agro & Food Processing
#WATCH | We have to also get rid of mistakes in farming techniques. Experts say that burning the farm causes loss of land fertility. But it has become a tradition to burn crop stubble...: PM Modi at National Summit on Agro & Food Processing pic.twitter.com/HaNYk0Cy9h
— ANI (@ANI) December 16, 2021
16 December 2021, 13:03 PM
Natural farming will benefit country's 80% small-scale farmers the most. These farmers have less than 2 hectares of land and spend a lot on chemical fertilizers... but using natural fertilizers will benefit them: PM Modi at National Summit on Agro & Food Processing
16 December 2021, 12:58 PM
We've to take agriculture out of chemistry labs & link it with nature's laboratory. When I talk about a natural laboratory, it's completely science-based... From seeds to soil, all solutions can be brought in naturally: PM Modi at National Summit on Agro & Food Processing
16 December 2021, 12:44 PM
About 8 crore farmers have joined us today; the conclave's impact will not just be in Gujarat, but countrywide, benefitting all farmers. Food processing, natural farming all these issues will help in transforming farm sector: PM Modi at National Summit on Agro & Food Processing
About 8 crore farmers have joined us today; the conclave's impact will not just be in Gujarat, but countrywide, benefitting all farmers. Food processing, natural farming all these issues will help in transforming farm sector: PM Modi at National Summit on Agro & Food Processing pic.twitter.com/q30N3a5rlD
— ANI (@ANI) December 16, 2021
16 December 2021, 12:20 PM
We are trying to establish a laboratory in the country that will audit land and certify organic products so that farmers get more prices. Amul & others working on it. This will encourage organic farming: Union Amit Shah at National Summit on Agro & Food Processing
#WATCH | We are trying to establish a laboratory in the country that will audit land and certify organic products so that farmers get more prices. Amul & others working on it. This will encourage organic farming: Union Amit Shah at National Summit on Agro & Food Processing pic.twitter.com/ztHKbMMzg9
— ANI (@ANI) December 16, 2021
16 December 2021, 12:03 PM
On one hand, Taj Mahal workers' hands were chopped off, and then there is PM Modi who showered flowers on the workers behind development of the Kashi Vishwanath corridor to express his gratitude: Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar in Anand, Gujarat
#WATCH | On one hand, Taj Mahal workers' hands were chopped off, and then there is PM Modi who showered flowers on the workers behind development of the Kashi Vishwanath corridor to express his gratitude: Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar in Anand, Gujarat pic.twitter.com/nXyLjMp8CL
— ANI (@ANI) December 16, 2021
16 December 2021, 11:53 AM
Anand, Gujarat: From 2019 onwards, PM Modi has appealed to farmers for organic farming...such as manure out of cow dung improves land fertility...Organic production is the need of the hour: Amit Shah, Union Cooperation and Home Minister at National Summit on Agro &Food Processing
Anand, Gujarat: From 2019 onwards, PM Modi has appealed to farmers for organic farming...such as manure out of cow dung improves land fertility...Organic production is the need of the hour: Amit Shah, Union Cooperation and Home Minister at National Summit on Agro &Food Processing pic.twitter.com/E9rhpFntzH
— ANI (@ANI) December 16, 2021
16 December 2021, 11:45 AM
Calcutta High Court quashes the plea of BJP asking for the deployment of Central Forces (for Kolkata Municipal Corporation elections). KMC elections to be conducted under the responsibility of the State Police.
16 December 2021, 11:45 AM
Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami lays a wreath and pays tribute to the jawans who participated in and lost their lives in the 1971 War, at Gandhi Park in Dehradun.
I pay tribute to brave jawans. Our Govt is going ahead by boosting the soldiers' morale & working for armed forces' welfare. State has 1734 martyrs so far. Soil from their homes brought to Sainya Dham. Foundation stone laid y'day. A grand Sainya Dham will be built: Uttarakhand CM pic.twitter.com/ifCgVoQoLg
— ANI (@ANI) December 16, 2021
16 December 2021, 11:38 AM
After Gandhi and Patel, under PM Modi's leadership, India has gained global recognition. There was a time when India was overlooked but today no country's agenda is fulfilled without India's consensus: Agriculture Minister NS Tomar at National Summit on Agro&Food Processing
16 December 2021, 11:38 AM
Supreme Court asks The Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas to invite suggestions from experts and the public regarding long-term solutions to curb air pollution.
Supreme Court also asks Commission to set up an expert group to study these suggestions and find a permanent solution to the issue. Supreme Court now posts for hearing the air pollution case in February 2022.
16 December 2021, 11:18 AM
Rajya Sabha adjourned till 2 pm following the Opposition's protest in the House over the Lakhimpur Kheri incident and their demand for the immediate resignation of Minister Ajay Misra Teni.
16 December 2021, 11:14 AM
Lok Sabha adjourned till 2 pm following the Opposition's protest in the House over the Lakhimpur Kheri incident and their demand for the immediate resignation of Minister Ajay Misra Teni.
16 December 2021, 11:12 AM
"We should be allowed to speak about the murder that was committed in Lakhimpur Kheri, where there was an involvement of the Minister & about which it has been said that it was a conspiracy. The Minister who killed farmers should resign and punished," said Rahul Gandhi in Lok Sabha.
We should be allowed to speak about the murder that was committed in Lakhimpur Kheri, where there was an involvement of the Minister & about which it has been said that it was a conspiracy. The Minister who killed farmers should resign and punished: Rahul Gandhi in Lok Sabha pic.twitter.com/BMnhJzL4BN
— ANI (@ANI) December 16, 2021
16 December 2021, 11:12 AM
Mortal remains of Group Captain Varun Singh, who passed away yesterday, December 15, reach Yelahanka Air Force Base in Bengaluru; IAF military officials pay tribute.
Karnataka | Mortal remains of Group Captain Varun Singh, who passed away yesterday, December 15, reach Yelahanka Air Force Base in Bengaluru; IAF military officials pay tribute
He was the lone survivor of December 8 #TamilNaduChopperCrash in which 13 people had died. pic.twitter.com/LeNj4TjAZk
— ANI (@ANI) December 16, 2021
16 December 2021, 11:12 AM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi signs the visitors' book at the National War Memorial.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi signs the visitors' book at the National War Memorial.
"On behalf of the entire nation, I salute the warriors of the 1971 war. The citizens are proud of the brave warriors who wrote unparalleled tales of valour..."#VijayDiwas #SwarnimVijayVarsh pic.twitter.com/7psVdAAshW
— ANI (@ANI) December 16, 2021
16 December 2021, 10:49 AM
#WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi participates in Homage & Reception Ceremony of 'Swarnim Vijay Mashaals' at the National War Memorial in Delhi to mark 50th #VijayDiwas pic.twitter.com/cLpfWIjbJP
— ANI (@ANI) December 16, 2021
16 December 2021, 10:49 AM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi participates in Homage & Reception Ceremony of 'Swarnim Vijay Mashaals' at the National War Memorial, to mark 50th Vijay Diwas
Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi participates in Homage & Reception Ceremony of 'Swarnim Vijay Mashaals' at the National War Memorial, to mark 50th #VijayDiwas pic.twitter.com/5ufIATtsuI
— ANI (@ANI) December 16, 2021
16 December 2021, 10:37 AM
Watch Victory Day Parade at National Parade Ground in Dhaka live here:
LIVE: President Ram Nath Kovind attends Victory Day Parade at National Parade Ground in Dhaka https://t.co/sttr3O72fz
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) December 16, 2021
16 December 2021, 10:36 AM
Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh issues a commemorative stamp on the occasion of 50th Vijay Diwas at the National War Memorial.
Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh issues a commemorative stamp on the occasion of 50th #VijayDiwas at the National War Memorial. pic.twitter.com/mkhxwLNKYA
— ANI (@ANI) December 16, 2021
16 December 2021, 10:36 AM
The national program of Bijoy Dibosh is underway at the National Parade Ground in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The program marks the 50th anniversary of victory over Pakistan in the 1971 War.
The national program of #BijoyDibosh is underway at the National Parade Ground in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The program marks the 50th anniversary of victory over Pakistan in the 1971 War. #VijayDiwas
(Source: President of India Twitter account) pic.twitter.com/0y29QMHfI2
— ANI (@ANI) December 16, 2021
16 December 2021, 10:23 AM
Bangladesh President Abdul Hamid reviews the parade at National Parade Ground in Dhaka, as the national program of Vijay Diwas begins. President Ram Nath Kovind is attending the program as the Guest of Honour.
#WATCH | Bangladesh President Abdul Hamid reviews the parade at National Parade Ground in Dhaka, as the national program of #VijayDiwas begins. President Ram Nath Kovind is attending the program as the Guest of Honour. #BijoyDibosh
(Source: President of India Twitter account) pic.twitter.com/BDd3nOtF3P
— ANI (@ANI) December 16, 2021
16 December 2021, 10:23 AM
Bangladesh: President Ram Nath Kovind arrives at the National Parade Ground in Dhaka to attend the national program of #VictoryDay as the Guest of Honour.
16 December 2021, 09:35 AM
India reports 7,974 new COVID19 cases, 7,948 recoveries, and 343 deaths in the last 24 hours.
India reports 7,974 new #COVID19 cases, 7,948 recoveries, and 343 deaths in the last 24 hours.
Active cases: 87,245
Total recoveries: 3,41,54,879
Death toll: 4,76,478Total Vaccination: 1,35,25,36,986 pic.twitter.com/ZfVAKcK6dN
— ANI (@ANI) December 16, 2021
16 December 2021, 09:35 AM
On the 50th #VijayDiwas, I recall the great valour and sacrifice by the Muktijoddhas, Biranganas and bravehearts of the Indian Armed Forces. Together, we fought and defeated oppressive forces. Rashtrapati Ji’s presence in Dhaka is of special significance to every Indian: PM Modi
16 December 2021, 09:15 AM
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin lays a wreath and pays tribute at War Memorial in Chennai on the occasion of Vijay Diwas, marking the 50th anniversary of victory over Pakistan in the 1971 War.
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin lays a wreath and pays tribute at War Memorial in Chennai on the occasion of #VijayDiwas, marking the 50th anniversary of victory over Pakistan in the 1971 War. pic.twitter.com/BLchJegrBO
— ANI (@ANI) December 16, 2021
16 December 2021, 08:57 AM
On the occasion of Swarnim Vijay Diwas, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday remembered the courage and sacrifice of the armed forces during the 1971 war and called it a "golden chapter in India`s military history". Taking to Twitter, the Defence Minister said, "On the occasion of `Swarnim Vijay Diwas` we remember the courage and sacrifice of our armed forces during the 1971 war. The 1971 war is the golden chapter in India`s military history. We are proud of our armed forces and their achievements."
16 December 2021, 08:57 AM
President Ram Nath Kovind will witness Bangladesh`s 50th Victory Day celebrations in Dhaka on Thursday as a guest of honour. "The President on Thursday will witness the Victory Day parade and attend the Victory Day reception hosted by the President of Bangladesh to mark the conclusion of the "Mujib Borsho" celebrations," the Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement on Wednesday.
16 December 2021, 08:32 AM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to address farmers during the valedictory session of the National Summit on Agro and Food Processing on Thursday (December 16, 2021) in Anand, Gujarat via video-conferencing. The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) in a release said that the summit brings in focus on natural farming and farmers will be provided with all requisite information detailing its benefits.
16 December 2021, 08:31 AM
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) will hold a two-day `Camp Sitting and Public Open Hearing` in Guwahati from Thursday (December 16, 2021) to hear the complaints related to the human rights violations from the five Northeastern states of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Sikkim and Nagaland. According to NHRC, Justice Arun Mishra, Chairperson, NHRC will inaugurate the hearing at Assam Administrative Staff College, Khanapara, Guwahati at 10 am.
16 December 2021, 08:31 AM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the homage and reception ceremony of `Swarnim Vijay Mashaals` at the National War Memorial in the national capital on Thursday. According to Prime Minister`s Office (PMO), as a part of the Swarnim Vijay Varsh Celebrations to commemorate 50 years of India`s victory in the 1971 War and formation of Bangladesh, on 16 December last year, the Prime Minister lit the Swarnim Vijay Mashaal from the Eternal Flame at the National War Memorial.
16 December 2021, 08:30 AM
Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) is presently at 337 (overall) in the 'very poor' category, as per System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR)-India.
16 December 2021, 08:30 AM
HM Amit Shah is slated to hold 'Nishad Samaj Jan Sabha' in UP on Friday. He'll inaugurate 23 new branches of UP Cooperative Bank, dedicate 29 godowns of UP State Warehousing Corporation & participate in inauguration of seventh National Convention of Sahakar Bharati: Govt Sources pic.twitter.com/jDSGx1FLSb
— ANI (@ANI) December 16, 2021