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News18 Evening Digest: Economic Survey Predicts ‘V-Shaped’ Recovery, Explosion Near Israel Embassy in Delhi and Other Top Stories
Here are the top stories we are covering this evening: Economic Survey predicts ‘V-Shaped’ recovery with 11% GDP growth in 2021, fiscal deficit target; IED blast near Israel Embassy in Delhi, several cars damaged, says police; Clashes break out between fa...
Taxpayer Grievance Redressal System Needs More Teeth, Independence: Economic Survey
It further said to avoid conflict of interest, ensure fair dealings and build the trust between taxpayers and tax authority, it is imperative that the redressal organisation has adequate teeth and is independent of the tax department.
Delhi HC Grants Bail to Man Accused of Raping 2-year-old Girl Citing Delay of 8 Hours in Filing FIR
The case was registered at a South Delhi district police station last year.
Red Fort Violence: Delhi Police Asks Nine Farmer Leaders to Join Investigation
According to officials, the SIT of Delhi Police has asked farmer leaders Rakesh Tikait, Pawan Kumar, Raj Kishore Singh, Tajender Singh Virk, Jitender Singh, Trilochan Singh, Gurmukh Singh, Harpreet Singh and Jagtar Singh Bajwa to join the investigation.
Qutub Minar to be Lit Up on Jan 30 as Sign of Unity to Combat Neglected Tropical Diseases
On World NTD Day, more than 50 landmarks representing 25 nations will be lit up to celebrate how far the world has come together in defeating NTDs.
UP's Republic Day Tableau With Ayodhya Temple Replica, 'Deepotsav' Highlights Wins 1st Prize
The theme of Uttar Pradesh's tableau was 'Ayodhya: Cultural Heritage of Uttar Pradesh'.
What Will Economic Survey's Growth Projections be After Pandemic? Here's All You Need to Know
As India prepares for the official report of its economy ahead of the Budget session, here's a lowdown.
Govt Says Covid Contained as One-Fifth of India's Districts Report Zero New Cases in a Week
India said on Thursday it had curbed an increase in COVID19 infections, with a fifth of its districts reporting no new cases for a week, even as its immunisation campaign has covered 2.4 million people.
Red Fort to Remain Shut for Visitors Till January 31, ASI Order Doesn't State Reason Behind Closure
While the order does not mention the reason behind the closure, it refers to earlier orders of January 6 and January 18 whereby the iconic monument was closed from January 19 to January 22 due to a bird flu alert.
China Says India Retaining Ban on TikTok, 57 Other Apps May Damage 'Bilateral Relationship'
Reports on Monday had said India may retain its ban on video app TikTok and 58 other Chinese apps after reviewing responses from the companies on issues such as compliance and privacy.
'Saluting Those Who've Made India Self-reliant': Before R-Day Tractor Rally, Kovind's Tribute to Farmers
President Ram Nath Kovind was addressing the nation on the eve of the 72nd Republic Day during which he sought to allay fears of farmers over the three contentious farm laws.
Ahead of R-Day Tractor Parade, Farmer Unions Announce Plan to March Towards Parliament on Budget Day
Ahead of the tractor parade on Repblic Day, Darshan Pal of the Krantikari Kisan Union said the protesting farmers remain firm in their stand of repealing the three new farm laws and their agitation will continue till their demands are met.
Substitute Suhail Ahmed Bhat Helps India U-16 Boys Team Beat UAE in Friendly
Suhail Ahmed Bhat struck the target in the 79th minute from Taison Singh's cross as India's U16 football team earned a 1-0 victory over their counterparts from UAE in Dubai.
Wealth Earned by 100 Richest Indians During Pandemic Can Give 13.8 crore Poorest Rs 94,000 Each: Report
The report also said that if India’s top 11 billionaires are taxed at just 1% on the increase in their wealth during the pandemic, it will increase the allocation of Jan Aushadi Scheme by 140 times, which provides affordable medicines to the poor.
Women Army Officers Once Again Move SC for Grant of Permanent Commission, Promotions and Benefits
In a plea, Lieutenant Colonel Ashu Yadav and 10 other women Army officers alleged that the directions were not being complied with in 'letter and spirit'.
Nirmala Sitharaman and Anurag Thakur Attend Halwa Ceremony ahead of Budget Session at Finance Ministry
The event was attended by Finance Ministry Nirmala Sitharaman and Union Minister of State for Finance and Corporate Affairs Anurag Thakur.