Covid Vaccine News: More than 19.5 lakh healthcare workers have been vaccinated across the country

HC sets aside order extending term of UP Sunni Waqf Board; wants new elected body to take charge by Feb end

India Army's Dhruv chopper crashed in Lakhanpur area (of Kathua) at about 7:15 pm today. Two pilots of the chopper were reportedly injured and are being treated in a hospital: OP Bhagat, Deputy Commissioner of Kathua, Jammu and Kashmir

Former Prime Minister of Japan Shinzo Abe, Singer S P Balasubramaniam (posthumously), Sand artist Sudarshan Sahoo, Archaeologist BB Lal awarded Padma Vibhushan.

List of 102 recipients of Padma Shri award

Col. B Santosh Babu to posthumously get wartime medal Maha Vir Chakra

Amazon moves Delhi HC; seeks arrest of Kishore Biyani, stopping of Reliance deal

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal unveils Ashoka Pillar on Delhi assembly premises

In the continuation of admirable humanitarian gesture & bilateral bonhomie, India will soon send 500,000 doses of vaccine to Afghanistan.

- Tahir Qadiry, Afghanistan's Chargé d'Affaires

Andhra Pradesh reports 56 new COVID-19 cases, & 141 recoveries in the last 24 hours.

PM Narendra Modi at Climate Adaptation Summit 2021

A helicopter force-lands in Kathua, Jammu and Kashmir. More details awaited: PRO Defence, Jammu

Breaking: Army chopper crashed in Kathua, both pilots critically injured

Maharashtra reports 1,842 new COVID-19 cases, 3,080 discharges, and 30 deaths today

President Kovind takes veiled dig at China in R-Day address

Economic reforms continue apace & supplemented by long-pending reforms in areas of labour & agriculture through legislation. Path to reform at initial stages may cause misapprehensions. However, it's beyond doubt that govt remains singularly devoted to farmers’ welfare.

- President Ram Nath Kovind

President Ram Nath Kovind in his message to the nation:

India is gaining recognition as "pharmacy of the world" as we aim to cater to all those who need the vaccines: President Kovind

Atmanirbhar Bharat has offered newer opportunities to our youth population and has managed to give a boost to startup culture, indigenous industries including MSMEs: President Kovind

Our farmers, soldiers and scientists deserve special appreciation and a grateful nation greets them on this auspicious occasion of the Republic Day: President Ram Nath Kovind

From freezing cold at Siachen & Galwan valley in Ladakh with temperatures as low as -50 to -60°C to scorching heat in Jaisalmer with temperatures as high as 50°C – on land, in the skies & at the vast coastal areas – our warriors are vigilant every moment.

- President Kovind

President Ram Nath Kovind addresses the nation:

Apart from food security, the jawans have put up a brave front on borders in inclement weather to ensure safety and national security: President Ram Nath Kovind

With a duty of feeding a population of millions, the farmers have done an incredible job despite the pandemic.

- President Kovind

Today is a significant day for all Indians. Today our constitution came into force that was framed by our greatest leaders.

- President Ram Nath Kovind

3,361 fresh COVID19 cases reported in Kerala today.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi holds a roadshow in Dindigul.

FM Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurated the Chennai Bench of National Company Law Appellate Tribunal virtually

Akash-NG missile successfully launched, achieves 'textbook precision', says DRDO

Farmers tractor rally: Hundreds of women to drive tractors, make their presence count

Pakistan to approve Russian Sputnik COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari approves a proposal to levy a 'Green Tax' on old vehicles which are polluting the environment. Proposal will now go to the states for consultation before it is formally notified.

- Ministry of Road Transport & Highways

Transport vehicles older than 8 years could be charged Green Tax at the time of renewal of fitness certificate, at the rate of 10% to 25% of road tax: Ministry of Road Transport & Highways

Indian Railways is now running total 1,138 Mail/Express including Festival Express trains per day in different zones in spite of Covid challenges. Currently, a total of 4,807 suburban train services are operating per day in different zones: Ministry of Railways

EU urges dialogue in Venezuela to set up new elections

Traffic police asks commuters to avoid routes affected by farmers' tractor rally

Russia registers 19,290 COVID-19 cases in past 24 hours

West Bengal polls: SC dismisses plea seeking to ensure free-fair elections, protection to opposition leader

DRDO conducted successful maiden launch of Akash-NG (New Generation) Missile

Anyone can express dissent if they disagree. When we saw that some farmers, although their no. isn't very high, were protesting against (farm) laws, we thought that we must find a solution via dialogue, & we still hope that issue will be resolved

- Agriculture Minister Tomar

We are now tearing the memo that was meant to be to the Governor. If he can give time to Kangana Ranaut but can't give it to us, then he doesn't have the prestige to be the governor

- Ajit Nawale, State general secretary of All Indian Kisan Sabha

The protest will end soon

- Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar when asked when will the farmers' agitation get over

They (farmers) could have chosen any other day instead of January 26 but they have announced now. Conducting rally peacefully without any accident would be the concern for farmers as well as police administration

- Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar

Kangana Ranaut sedition case: Bombay High Court posts the matter for hearing on 15th February

Delhi: Group of people gathers at Connaught Place in solidarity with protesting farmers

You are going to Raj Bhavan to meet the Governor. Maharashtra has never seen such a Governor before. He has the time to meet Kangana (Ranaut) but not the farmers. It was the moral responsibility of the Governor to come here & meet you

- NCP chief Sharad Pawar

Biden wants federal govt to buy more American products: Official

Our border troops committed to maintaining peace in China-Indian border region. China urges India to meet China halfway&refrain from any unilateral actions that may exacerbate border situation,take practical actions to maintain peace in border areas

- Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson

Maharashtra: Agitators protesting the new farm laws moving towards the Raj Bhavan (Governor's House) in Mumbai, stopped by the police

Braving cold weather, farmers from Punjab, Haryana & Uttar Pradesh are agitating for the last 60 days. Has the PM enquired about them? Do these farmers belong to Pakistan?

- NCP chief Sharad Pawar addressing farmers' rally in Mumbai in support of farmers protesting in Delhi

Sensex tanks 531 points to close at 48,348 in highly volatile trade

26th Jan: Interstate buses and local buses will be suspended in Delhi

After discussions with farmer leaders, we have mutually agreed on 3 routes for the tractor rally (on Jan 26). We (police & farmer leaders) have visited the routes. There are some anti-national elements who can create disruption & we're careful about that

- Delhi CP SN Shrivastava

Galwan valley hero Col Santosh Babu to be posthumously awarded Mahavir Chakra on Republic Day

With regard to reports in certain sections of media on withdrawal of old series of ₹100, ₹10 & ₹5 banknotes from circulation in near future, it is clarified that this is incorrect

- RBI

Bombay HC refuses to grant bail to Yes Bank founder Rana Kapoor, who is accused in case of money laundering

Amazon petitions in Delhi High Court to halt Future’s sale to Reliance. Amazon seeks to implement arbitration decision.

Supreme Court refuses to interfere with State Election Commission’s Decision to hold panchayat elections

Had to face taunts, insult in presence of PM Modi at Victoria Memorial event

- Mamata Banerjee

As on 2 pm today, Karnataka has safely vaccinated 2,06,577 healthcare workers with COVID-19 vaccine

We requested Delhi Police officials again but no mid-ground was found. We've asked them to speak with their seniors & if they agree to our routes, it will be good. We will hold the tractor parade at the routes decided earlier

- SS Pandher, Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee