Morning digest: Peaceful polling in Punjab and U.P. Phase III; India wins T20 series against West Indies, and more
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Polling in Punjab and Uttar Pradesh (Phase III) Assembly elections on Sunday was largely peaceful, with 65.32% turnout in Punjab and 60.46% in Uttar Pradesh, according to the Election Commission.
Reacting to the stray cattle menace, which threatens to blunt the BJP’s narrative among farmers this election, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday promised voters in Uttar Pradesh that after March 10 (election result) a new policy would be introduced to deal with the issue.
Intensifying efforts to cobble up a broad coalition of Opposition parties to take on the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ahead of the 2024 Parliamentary election, Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao, who met with Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray and Nationalist Congress party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar in Mumbai on Sunday, called for “a big change” in the way the country was currently being run by the BJP-led Centre.
India beat West Indies by 17 runs in third and final T20 to complete a 3-0 series whitewash here on Sunday, February 20, 2022. Suryakumar Yadav top-scored with 65 off 31 balls to fire India to 184 for five in 20 overs.
Russia and Belarus are extending military drills that were due to end on Sunday, the Belarus Defence Minister said, in a step that further intensifies pressure on Ukraine as Western leaders warn of an imminent Russian invasion.
The Election Commission (EC) on Sunday restored the maximum limit of star campaigners per party, citing the declining COVID-19 case numbers.
The Centre is working on a national policy on synthetic biology, an emerging science that deals with engineering life forms for a wide range of applications from making designer medicines to foods.
Umayalpuram Swaminatha Iyer's legacy in music and teachings remembered through stories and memories of his disciples and students.
Kalaburagi District Police Dog Squad bids emotional farewell to Reeta, a crucial part of operations and investigations.
India's vibrant startup ecosystem, driven by women, innovation, and government support, is shaping the global entrepreneurial landscape.
Mettur dam water level at 119.49 feet, inflow 2,711 cusecs, discharge 500 cusecs, near full capacity.
AAP alleges BJP plot to arrest CM Atishi in fake case to distract from election campaigning.
PMK leader questions DMK government on Vanniyar reservation, threatens to unseat in next election.
MP Captain Brijesh Chowta credits former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee for inspiring him to serve the country.
Police Commissioner Seema Latkar said here on Wednesday that the police and civil society should cooperate and work together to reduce crime and establish a better society.
Coimbatore struggles with roadside dumping despite Corporation's efforts, implementing initiatives like bin-free city and source segregation campaigns.
Telangana Food Safety Department ensures food safety through inspections, fines, task forces, training programs, and new testing laboratories.
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