India rings in 2023: Big cities see huge crowds, lathi-charge in Bengaluru

India rings in 2023: Big cities see huge crowds, lathi-charge in Bengaluru

Soaked in revelry, Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Kolkata and other big cities across India welcomed 2023 amid huge celebrations. This is the first time in nearly two years that Covid restrictions were eased for those ringing in the New Year. While the latest surge in Covid cases in China remains a concern, authorities in India are taking precautions but no major curbs have yet been announced. For now, RT-PCR tests have been made mandatory for travelers arriving from China, Singapore, South Korea, Japan and Thailand. Here’s a lowdown on New…

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What has new father of nation done for India? Nitish Kumar targets Narendra Modi

What has new father of nation done for India? Nitish Kumar targets Narendra Modi

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi days after he was called “new father of the nation” by Amruta Fadnavis, wife of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. Several opposition leaders apart from Nitish Kumar have objected to the remark and the drawing of comparison between PM Modi and Mahatma Gandhi, hailed as the father of the nation. “What have they done for independence? The RSS had no contribution in the fight for freedom. My father took part in the independence struggle. And even though…

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