Breaking News HIGHLIGHTS: CAA Will Be Implemented After Covid-19 Vaccination Drive Ends, Says Amit Shah

Welcome to the ABP News HIGHLIGHTS for February 11, 2021: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will make a suo motu statement in Rajya Sabha as well as Lok Sabha today on the situation in Eastern Ladakh, a day after Indian and Chinese troops along the border in Ladakh initiated the process of disengagement. Amit Shah will visit West Bengal to flag off the fourth round of the BJP's 'Poriborton Yatra' from Cooch Behar in West Bengal and also address a public meeting.As the Uttarakhand avalanche disaster enter day 5, naval commandos are searching for missing people and have changed their strategy to rescue the people stuck in the tunnel. The bodies of 34 people have been recovered so far and 170 people are still missing.

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Welcome to the ABP News HIGHLIGHTS for Thursday, February 11, 2021: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will make a suo motu statement in Rajya Sabha as well as Lok Sabha today on the situation in Eastern Ladakh, a day after Indian and Chinese troops along the border in Ladakh initiated the process of disengagement. Home Minister Amit Shah will address rallies in poll-bound states West Bengal and Assam today. After Assam, Home Minister Amit Shah will reach West Bengal to flag off the fourth round of the BJP's 'Poriborton Yatra' from Cooch Behar in West Bengal and also address a public meeting. On the same day, he will also visit Thakurnagar.As the Uttarakhand avalanche disaster enter day 5, naval commandos are searching for missing people and have changed their strategy to rescue the people stuck in the tunnel. The bodies of 34 people have been recovered so far and 170 people are still missing. Meanwhile, the army engaged in saving 39 laborers in the Tapovan tunnel of NTPC has made a big change in its operation. Now the army is conducting an operation to drill inside the tunnel at 72 meters. In world news, After an earthquake of 7.7 magnitudes hit the South Pacific on Thursday which sparked a tsunami warning by the US Geological Survey, the Australian Bureau of Meteorology confirmed that it has generated a tsunami. But a few hours later, the meteorological department has called off the warning which was main targeted towards New Zealand, New Caledonia, Vanuatu, and other locations in the region.Vijay Deverakonda, who is well-known for his work in the Telugu film industry, is all set to star in the Bollywood film ‘Liger’ opposite Ananya Panday. Film critic Taran Adarsh took to his Twitter and announced the release date of ‘Liger’ starring Vijay Deverakonda in the lead role. ‘Liger’ is all set to hit the screens on September 9, 2021.Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal chaired a meeting of his cabinet Wednesday night where a decision was taken to appoint World Championship sprinter Hima Das as a Deputy Superintendent of Police in the state.

11/02/2021 19:21:15

CAA Will Be Implemented After Covid-19 Vaccination Drive Ends, Says Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah Thursday said the process of granting Indian citizenship to refugees under the CAA, including to the Matua community of West Bengal, will begin once the process of Covid-19 vaccination has ended.

"As soon as the Covid-19 vaccination process ends the process of granting citizenship under CAA will begin," he said, addressing a rally here in the bastion of the Matua community.

 

11/02/2021 19:19:54

Have Faith In EVM, No Return Of Ballot Papers In Maha: Ajit Pawar

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Thursday expressed complete faith in electronic voting machines (EVMs) and asserted the state government does not want the use of ballot papers in polls. Interacting with the media here, Pawar, a senior NCP leader, said EVMs work fine, but they become target of criticism from losing sides in elections.

Speaking about the government's official stand on the issue, Pawar said the MVA dispensation, in which the Shiv Sena and the Congress are the other two constituents, "absolutely does not" want the use of ballot papers.

11/02/2021 18:40:03

MoS Finance Anurag Thakur Speaks In Lok Sabha

But he was neither present for the entire duration of Budget nor does he have the habit of being in the House. Kuch log sadan mein bhi kam rehte hain aur desh mein bhi kam rehte hain. This is what happens after that.

A senior MP was speaking before me, so I thought he must be knowing rules of this House & that if one issue has already been discussed, it is not discussed again. Secondly, I can understand that he was not prepared for Budget (to speak on it).

This Budget shows a hope - a hope to build new India, a hope for stronger India, a hope to build Aatmanirbhar Bharat. I would like to thank the Finance Minister because this is going to set the path to make India an economic & manufacturing powerhouse.

11/02/2021 18:03:38

Farmers' Protest Uproars In Lok Sabha

"It's not a farmers' agitation but of the country, farmers only showing the way, government will have to repeal laws," Rahul Gandhi said in Lok Sabha. MPs of Cong, TMC, DMK, at Rahul Gandhi's appeal, stand to observe silence in Lok Sabha to condole death of farmers during protests. 

11/02/2021 17:48:36

Nation Is Run By 4 People: Rahul Gandhi Attacks Centre In Lok Sabha

The content of the third law is that when a farmer goes before the biggest businessman of India to demand the right price for his crops, he will not be allowed to go to the Court: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in Lok Sabha

The content of the second law is that big businessmen can store as much food grains, fruits & vegetables as they want. They can hoard as much as they want. Content of the second law is to end the Essential Commodities Act. It is, to start unlimited hoarding in India: Rahul Gandhi

There was a slogan for family planning 'Hum do hamare do'. Like Corona comes back in a different form, this slogan has come back in a different form. Nation is run by 4 people - 'Hum do hamare do'. Everyone knows their names. Whose govt is it, of 'hum do, hamare do': Rahul Gandhi

11/02/2021 16:47:58

17 States, UTs Report No Covid Death In Last 24 Hrs: Govt

While the country recorded 108 deaths due to Covid-19 in the last 24 hours, a matter of relief for the nation is that they were limited to a few states and union territories as 17 states have not reported any fatality due to Covid-19, the Health Ministry said on Thursday.

The ministry informed that 17 states and UTs including Telangana, Gujarat, Assam, Haryana, Odisha, Uttarakhand, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Lakshadweep, Ladakh, Sikkim, Manipur, Mizoram, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Tripura, Arunachal Pradesh and Daman & Diu, have not reported any Covid death in the last 24 hours.

11/02/2021 16:04:17

Salman Khan's Blackbuck Poaching Case

Jodhpur District and Sessions Court in Rajasthan dismisses the plea of the Central Government, it was alleged that Salman Khan, in the blackbuck poaching case, had presented false affidavit in connection with Arms Act. Centre's plea was earlier dismissed by lower court.

 

11/02/2021 16:02:08

Devendra Fadnavis On Guv's Flight Controversy

It's a childish act, this is a very arrogant government. Governor's post is more important than who holds it. Govt didn't give permission deliberately to disrespect him: Devendra Fadnavis, BJP on Maharashtra Gov allegedly being denied permission to use govt aircraft by State government

11/02/2021 13:24:40

Amit Shah attacks Mamata and his nephew

All schemes of Narendra Modi that you and your nephew have stopped now, you will not be able to stop after May as you won't remain the CM, Your dictatorship will end as people know that you are only working for the welefare of yopur nephew: Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Coochbehar.

11/02/2021 13:13:12

Amit Shah Slams Mamata Banerjee

Home Minister Amit Shah said,' Mamata Banerjee gets offended when people chant 'Jai Shri Ram' as she wants to impress one section of people, but I want to say her that this is India not Pakistan so we will chant 'Jai Shri Ram and after electtions I can assure that Mamata Didi will also stand in the line and chant 'Jai Shri Ram'.

11/02/2021 12:59:19

Amit Shah In Bengal

Home Minister Amit Shah flagged off the fourth round of 'Poribartan Yatra' from Cooch Behar in Bengal. Amit Shah said that this Poribortan Yatra is not to change the Chief Minister of Bengal or the govt of Bengal and change an MP. This yatra is to bring a change for the people of this state, to make Sonar Bangla again.

11/02/2021 12:18:37

Uddhav Govt Restricts Maha governor Koshiyari to use government plane

Maharashtra Guv Bhagat Singh Koshyari was scheduled to go to Dehradun today by a state govt plane However when Governor reached Mumbai Airport, he was told that permission to fly him in that plane has not been given. He has now booked a commercial flight to Dehradun.

11/02/2021 11:40:39

Sibal hits out on Directive to Twitter, Says, "Attack On Freedom Of Expression"

Congress leader Kapil Sibal also questioned the response of the government over Twitter policies and said, " Why isn't the government taken any action against the Twitter trolls, why are they asking Twitter to med its ways. It is  attack on freedom of expression and they are taking such steps beacuse they know farmers will not support them in the upcoming election."

11/02/2021 11:37:37

Congress leader Kapil Sibal al hits back at PM Modi on Farmers Protest

Congress Leader Kapil Sibal Hits at PM Modi over his response to farmers' protest. Sibal said, " If the farmers' protest is pure, then the govt should not agree with the cause of the protest and believe in its purity too. Ignore us Andolan Jeevis and at least believe in the farmers. If the PM speaks aboout Progressive politics then why the only industrialist are in profit. Businessmen are getting maximum gain and for farmers govt doesnt even have minimum (MSP). 

11/02/2021 11:00:19

Rajnath Singh lists 3 points to maintain peace and tranquility

We've begun talks over North-South bank of Pangong Lake Some issues over deployment at LAC are yet to be resolved, Both sides agreed that complete disengagement to be done at the earliest: Rajnath Singh in Rajya Sabha.

Rajnath Singh also listed 3 points to maintain peace and tranquility between the countries:

First, both parties must agree on LAC & respect it.

Secondly, there shouldn't be an attempt to change the status unilaterally, by any party.

Thirdly, all the compromises should be completely agreed upon by both parties

11/02/2021 10:43:49

Disengagement at Pangong will take in phased manner: Rajnath Singh

Our sustained talks with China have led to agreement on disengagement on the north and south banks of Pangong Lake. After this agreement, India-China will remove forward deployments in a phased, coordinated manner: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in Rajya Sabha

11/02/2021 10:43:04

Rajnath Singh On Galwan Valley

Remembering the soldiers of Galwan Valley and the sacrifice made by them, Rjanth Singh said in Rajya Sabha, "Our security forces have proved that they are ready to face any challenge to protect the sovereignty of the country."

11/02/2021 10:40:36

India is commited for Bilateral ties: Rajnath Singh

We are committed to maintaining a peaceful situation at the Line of Control. India has always emphasised on maintaining bilateral ties: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh makes a statement on ‘present situation in Eastern Ladakh’ in Rajya Sabha

 

11/02/2021 10:38:32

Have asked China for disengagement of troops at LAC: Rajnath Singh at Rajya Sabha

Rajnath Singh Addresses Rajya Sabha on the present situation in Eastern Ladak. Rajnath Singh Said, "India has always said China that bilateral relations are affected when incidences like Galwan Valley takes place, We have said China that our purpose is to maintain peace and tranquility so we have asked China for all disengagement at all friction points."

11/02/2021 10:28:23

If Social media will be misused for fake news, govt will take action: Ravi Shankar Prasad

We respect social media a lot, it has empowered common people. Social media has a big role in the Digital India program. However, if social media is misused to spread fake news, violence then action will be taken: Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad in Rajya Sabha

11/02/2021 10:05:20

Petrol And Diesel Prices Update

Petrol & diesel prices per litre — Rs 87.85 & Rs 78.03 in Delhi, Rs 94.36 & Rs 84.94 in Mumbai, Rs 89.16 & Rs 81.61 in Kolkata and Rs 90.18 & Rs 83.18 in Chennai.

11/02/2021 10:04:32

In First Call With Xi Jinping, Biden Expresses Concern Over Hong Kong Crackdown

President Joe Biden underscored his fundamental concerns about Beijing’s coercive and unfair economic practices, crackdown in Hong Kong, human rights abuses in Xinjiang, and increasingly assertive actions in the region, including toward Taiwan: White House

11/02/2021 10:03:27

Donald Trump Won't Be Allowed To Use Twitter Again

Twitter will not allow former president Donald Trump back on the platform even if he runs for office again, the company's chief financial officer said Wednesday.

"The way our policies work, when you're removed from the platform, you're removed from the platform, whether you're a commentator, a CFO or a current or former public official," Ned Segal said in an interview with television network CNBC.

11/02/2021 10:02:28

Australia Cancels Tsunami Warning After Earthquake Of Mag 7.7 Hits South Pacific Region

After an earthquake of 7.7 magnitudes hit the South Pacific on Thursday which sparked a tsunami warning by the US Geological Survey, the Australian Bureau of Meteorology confirmed that it has generated a tsunami. But a few hours later, the meteorological department has called off the warning which was main targeted towards New Zealand, New Caledonia, Vanuatu, and other locations in the region.

11/02/2021 10:00:58

Rajnath Singh To Make Statement On Eastern Ladakh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will make a statement in Rajya Sabha on Thursday regarding 'Present Situation in Eastern Ladakh', the ministry tweeted hours after Chinese Defence Ministry claimed that both nations have started pulling back troops, armoured elements including tanks and infantry combat elements from the south and north banks of the Pangong Lake in eastern Ladakh.