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Russian drone strike on Kharkiv, Ukraine's second largest city, kills 7

Kharkiv region governor Oleh Syniehubov reported on Saturday that a Russian drone strike targeted Kharkiv, Ukraine's second-largest city, claiming the lives of at least seven people overnight, including three children. The strike, carried out by an Iranian-made Shahed drone, struck civilian infrastructure in the Nemyshlyan district, resulting in a massive fire that destroyed 15 private houses.

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During Covid, we worked three shifts a day from office, every day: Jaishankar

''During COVID, people worked from home, but we worked three shifts a day from office, every day. We could do this because we were motivated. There was a drive, a sense that we had to find a way in the leadership of this Prime Minister and that we cannot let down our people'', said EAM Jaishankar while addressing Indian Community in Perth.

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We have duty to inform public about true picture of economy during UPA and now: FM in RS

As an elected govt, we have every duty to inform public, Parliament about the true picture of economy during UPA and now: FM in RS

3:41 PM

We need to have accountable governance: FM Sitharaman in RS

We need to have clean, accountable governance, and not governance through extra-constitutional body: FM Nirmala Sitharaman in RS

3:32 PM

Congress has mastery of ruining something that has been accomplished: FM

Gur ko gobar karna inki mastery hai (Congress has mastery of ruining something that has been accomplished): FM Sitharaman

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Unemployment rate for graduates declined from 17.3% in 2017 to 13.4%: FM

Unemployment rate for graduates declined from 17.3 pc in 2017 to 13.4 per cent in 2023, says Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in RS. 

3:22 PM

Cong feared people who could overshadow 'first family': FM

They (Cong) feared people who could overshadow 'first family', says FM, cites names of B R Ambedkar, Syama Prasad Mookerjee, Karpoori Thakur.

3:06 PM

We have brought the economy to a certain level: FM in Rajya Sabha

FM Sitharaman in Rajya Sabha asserts confidence on current economic situation, ''Today, when we are bringing the White Paper, it is because we have brought the economy to a certain level and that level gives us the confidence that we are  able to now say that within the next few years, and that is why the PM keeps saying, 'In my third term surely the economy will reach third rank.' This is not without reason.''

2:56 PM

Dismiss Maharashtra govt, impose President's rule: Uddhav Thackerey

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray demanded the dismissal of the Eknath Shinde-led Maharashtra government, targeting it over the law and order situation in the state. The leader addressed a press conference and demanded that President rule should be imposed in the state and fresh elections be conducted.

2:40 PM

Former Pak PM Imran Khan, close aide Shah Mahmud Qureshi, get bail

Former Pakistan Prime Minister, Imran Khan has been granted bail in 12 cases related to May 9 riots by an anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Rawalpindi, according to The Express Tribune.

 

2:05 PM

Actor Mithun Chakraborty admitted to Kolkata hospital after chest pain

Veteran Bollywood actor Mithun Chakraborty was admitted to a private hospital on Saturday after he complained of severe chest pain, officials of the health facility where he is undergoing treatment said.

 

1:11 PM

India registers 163 fresh Covid-19 cases, 2 deaths, active caseload at 874

India saw a single-day rise of 163 Covid-19 cases while the number of active cases of the infection was recorded at 874, according to health ministry data.

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Telangana finance minister Bhatti Vikramarka of newly formed congress govt presents state budget

Telangana Deputy CM and Finance Minister Bhatti Vikramarka is presenting the first budget of the newly formed Congress government in the Telangana Assembly.

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Karnataka govt approves investment projects worth Rs 6,407.82 crore

The Karnataka State-Level Single Window Clearance Committee (SLSWCC) has approved 128 projects cumulatively worth Rs 6,407.82 crores, with the potential to generate employment for 33,771 people across the state.

 

12:34 PM

PM to give appointment letters in Port Blair 'Rozgar Mela' on Feb 12

PM Modi is scheduled to distribute appointment letters through video conferencing to newly recruited individuals of Andaman and Nicobar Islands at a 'Rozgar Mela' (employment fair) to be held here on February 12, an official said aware of the matter said.