New Delhi, Feb 2: Farmer unions on Monday announced a countrywide 'chakka jam' on February 6 when they would block national and state highways for three hours in protest against the Internet ban in areas near their agitation sites, harassment allegedly meted out to them by authorities, and other issues.
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White House condemns desecration of Mahatma Gandhi statue in California
Washington, Feb 2: The White House on Monday condemned the desecration of a statue of Mahatma Gandhi in a city in California.
Rs 35-lakh cr Union Budget to spur growth leaves little for the poor
Feb 2: A mammoth spending plan of almost $500 billion announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government is expected to jump-start growth in an economy battered by the coronavirus pandemic, but may not be enough to make a dent in the rising unemployment and poverty India has battled.
SpaceX to launch world's first all-civilian astronaut mission to orbit in late 2021
Washington, Feb 2: SpaceX announced on Monday that it will launch four private individuals on a Crew Dragon capsule into orbit around the Earth, dubbed as "the world's first all-civilian mission." It is scheduled to launch in the fourth quarter of 2021.
Navalny's spokeswoman placed under house arrest
Moscow, Feb 2: A Moscow court has placed Kira Yarmysh, the spokeswoman of Russian opposition figure Alexey Navalny, under house arrest for violating sanitary regulations at the unauthorized demonstrations, a court spokesperson told Sputnik.
Abu Dhabi T10: Northern Warriors defeat Team Abu Dhabi in a last-ball thriller
Abu Dhabi, Feb 2: Northern Warriors defeated Team Abu Dhabi by eight wickets in a nail-biting finish in the second Super League match of the Abu Dhabi T10 at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium on Monday.
Merv Hughes inducted into Australian Cricket Hall of Fame
Melbourne, Feb 2: Former Australian fast-bowler and one of the most recognisable characters in world cricket, Merv Hughes, on Tuesday was inducted into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame.
NASA names Indian American Bhavya Lal as acting chief of staff
Washington, Feb 2: The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has named Bhavya Lal as acting chief of staff for the agency. As the senior White House appointee at NASA, Lal served as a member of the Biden Presidential Transition Agency Review Team for the agency and oversaw the agency's transition under the Joe Biden-led administration.
3 teenagers held for molesting NRI couple’s daughter at her birthday party in Mangaluru bar
Mangaluru, Feb 1: Police have arrested three youngsters on charge of vandalizing a bar and restaurant in the city during a birthday party and molesting the birthday girl and assaulting her friends.
IMA Kuwait hosts webinar on ‘harmonious and inclusive society’
The Outreach Department of Indian Muslim Association (IMA), Kuwait is one of the important departments of this association which carries out awareness on various aspects of humanity for Indian expatriates specifically and in general to all. It has conducted a Zoom Webinar on ‘Harmonious and Inclusive Society: The Spirit of Indian Constitution’ on January 29, 2021 to commemorate 72nd Indian Republic Day.