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Delhi-based real estate developer Anant Raj Ltd has announced the procurement of the RERA registration for its latest luxury housing project in the foothills of the Aravallis, ‘The Estate Residences,’ prominently located on Golf Course Extension Road.

Assam government has announced that 'Kaji Nemu' (citrus lemon) has been recognized as the state fruit of Assam. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated, «Our government has decided to declare Kaji Nemu (Citrus Limon) as the State Fruit of Assam. With its unique aroma and antioxidant properties, Assam lemon has enriched our local cuisines. With today’s announcement, it is set to shine on the global fruit map, boosting self-dependency and production.»

Union Agriculture Minister Arjun Munda on Tuesday said a law guaranteeing Minimum Support Price (MSP) on crops cannot be brought in a hurry without consulting all stakeholders and urged the protesting farmer groups to have a structured discussion with the government on the issue. In an interview with PTI, Munda also cautioned the protesting farmers to be «aware and alert» about some elements which could defame their protest for political benefits. Munda is part of the ministerial delegation that held two rounds of discussion with the farmers' groups, including Samyuka Kisan Morcha (non-political), Kisan Mazdoor Morcha in Chandigarh, to resolve their concerns. However, as the talks remained inconclusive, farmers' groups have started their 'Delhi Chalo' march on Tuesday.

farmers protest in the country, Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday announced that Congress will provide a legal guarantee of Minimum Support Price (MSP) to every farmer on crops as per the Swaminathan Commission. «Farmer brothers, today is a historic day! Congress has decided to give legal guarantee of MSP to every farmer on crops as per Swaminathan Commission. This step will change the lives of 15 crore farmer families by ensuring their prosperity. This is the first guarantee of Congress on the path of justice,» said the Congress leader in a post on social media platform 'X.'

BJP will win all the seven Lok Sabha seats in Delhi with huge margins whether or not the AAP and Congress have an alliance, BJP's city unit president Virendra Sachdeva said on Tuesday. His reaction came as the AAP asserted it will contest six seats in the national capital, leaving just one for senior INDIA bloc ally Congress. The AAP has shown the Congress its reality in Delhi, Sachdeva said. «No matter whether the AAP and Congress have an alliance, we are going to win all the Lok Sabha seats, polling at least 65 per cent votes in the coming elections,» claimed the Delhi BJP president.

Minimum Support Price (MSP). The protest that turned violent upon attempting to enter Delhi, saw a massive stir on 26 January, 2021, when a section of the tractor Rally, or Chakka Jam, deflected and moved towards the Red Fort. On 19 November 2021, Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his address to the nation announced that the Centre had decided to repeal the three farm laws passed by the Parliament the previous year.

minimum support price (MSP) for their produce. The government already provides MSP on agriculture produce but the farmers want a law that guarantees it. While there are several other demands too, such as implementation of the Swaminathan Committee report and a pension of Rs 10,000 per month for every farmer above 60 years of age, a legal guarantee for MSP is the chief demand. It was also part of nearly a dozen demands farmers had during the earlier protests against the farm laws. What is Minimum Support Price (MSP)?

National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced that 23 candidates have achieved a perfect score of 100 in the JEE-Main engineering entrance exam. The majority of these high scorers hail from Telangana. A total of 11.70 lakh candidates appeared for this crucial exam. Out of the 100 NTA scorers, seven are from Telangana, two from Haryana, three each from Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Maharashtra, two from Delhi, and one each from Gujarat, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu. The NTA officials clarified that the NTA score is not the same as the percentage of marks obtained but represents normalised scores. A senior official explained, «NTA scores are normalised scores across multi-session papers and are based on the relative performance of all those who appeared for the examination in one session. The marks obtained are converted into a scale ranging from 100 to 0 for each session of examinees.»

Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday condemned the firing of tear gas shells at protesting farmers in Haryana, dubbing it as "BJP's brutal assault" on cultivators. The Haryana Police lobbed tear gas shells at farmers who tried to break barricades set up at the state's border with Punjab at Shambhu near Ambala, as growers demanding a law on minimum support price marched toward Delhi. «How can our country progress when the farmers are attacked with tear gas shells for fighting for their basic rights? I strongly condemn the brutal assault on our farmers by the BJP,» Banerjee said in a post on X. «Instead of suppressing their protest, BJP must focus on humbling their inflated egos, power-hungry ambitions, and inadequate governance that has harmed our nation,» she added.

Kasauli is about 290 kilometers away from Delhi and if you are travelling by car, you can reach the spot in 6 to 7 hours. Kasauli, a charming town with colonial allure, captivates with winding roads and lush landscapes. The old-world charm reminiscent of the British colonial era greets visitors, offering a timeless atmosphere and a perfect starting point for road trips from Delhi, thanks to its pleasant climate and poetic beauty.

Farmers Protest Noida Traffic Advisory: Traffic congestion gripped the Delhi-Noida and Delhi-Ghaziabad borders as a result of both the scheduled farmers' protest and heightened security measures implemented by the authorities. Huge traffic jams were witnessed on the highways that connect Delhi, Noida and Ghaziabad via Ghazipur and Chilla borders. Many people take the Ghazipur border road to go to Delhi from Noida.

Delhi Chalo' protest march, authorities have heightened security measures at the city's border areas by deploying multiple layers of barricades, concrete barriers, iron spikes, and container walls. Farmers from Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh, with over 200 unions heading, are marching towards Delhi on Tuesday.

Noida's borders with Delhi and checking of vehicles increased on Tuesday in view of a farmers' protest march to the national capital, impacting the traffic movement in the region. The farmers propose to march to Delhi to press for their demands, including implementation of a law to guarantee minimum support price (MSP) for crops. The protesting farmers' groups are largely from Punjab, Haryana and western Uttar Pradesh. In Uttar Pradesh, Delhi shares its borders with Noida and Ghaziabad, which have often been the centres of sit-in by protestors from the state who are not allowed entry into the capital. «Various farmers' groups from Noida and Greater Noida have proposed a march to Delhi today (Tuesday) over their demands. In view of this, security has been beefed up Noida's borders with Delhi,» a police spokesperson said here.

By 12 noon, there were reports of firing tear gas shells at Haryana's Shambhu border. Meanwhile, police in Delhi and neighboring states have deployed various measures to halt the farmers' group from entering the national capital and prevent a repeat of the chaotic situation of 2021, when many in their tractors created a security scare and breached the Red Fort to hoist the Khalistani flag.

Traffic crawled at a snail's pace in Delhi-NCR on Tuesday morning as police placed multiple layers of barricades on Singhu, Tikri and Ghazipur borders in view of the farmers' march to the national capital. Commuters had a harrowing time as they battled traffic jams, with Delhi being turned into a fortress to thwart the entry of farmers. In view of the 'Delhi Chalo' march, the police have intensified security at the city's border points with multi-layer barricades, concrete blocks, iron nails and walls of containers. The Samyukta Kisan Morcha (Non-Political) and the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha have announced that more than 200 farmer unions would head to Delhi to press the Centre to accept their demands, including the enactment of a law to guarantee a minimum support price (MSP) for crops.

Delhi Chalo" movement, Congress leader V Hanumantha Rao voiced his concern on Tuesday, stating that farmers are being subjected to injustice. He criticized the BJP-led central government for prioritizing discussions on topics like the Ram temple in parliament while neglecting the pressing issues faced by farmers. «Delhi Chalo» is a call for a protest march towards Delhi, primarily by farmers. As part of the movement, farmers are protesting over their demands, which include a law ensuring the minimum support price for their agricultural produce and a debt waiver.

Kailash Gahlot wrote to Chief Secretary Naresh Kumar denying permission and expressed solidarity with the farmers' march, they added. "The demands of the farmers are genuine. Secondly, it is the constitutional right of every citizen to make a peaceful protest.

National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the final answer keys and announced the results of the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Mains 2024 session 1 exams on Monday. The Paper 1 exams were held on 27, 29, 30,31 January and 1 February, while the Paper 2 exam was held on 24 January. Among the candidates who scored 100 NTA scores, seven are from Telangana, two from Haryana, three each from Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan and Maharashtra, two from Delhi and one each from Gujarat, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.

‘Delhi Chalo’ protest on Tuesday. This came amid comprehensive preparations by police in Haryana and Delhi, which have orders to stop them from entering the national capital. Videos shared by news agencies showed that vehicles were stuck in traffic jams at the Delhi-Gurugram border due to the restrictions on vehicular movement along the borders including Singhu, Shambhu, and Ghazipur.

Lufthansa flight LH773 from Bangkok to Munich. Reports indicate that the man coughed up blood during the flight. According to a report by the Independent, the flight scheduled to depart Bangkok for Munich at 11:40 pm on Thursday, February 8, had to return to the airport after approximately 90 minutes in the air due to the passenger's condition.

police commissionerate of Gautam Buddh Nagar has released a traffic advisory due to the ongoing farmers' protest in Delhi. Intensive checking by both Delhi Police and Gautam Buddha Nagar Police will be conducted, with barriers installed on all borders from Gautam Buddha Nagar to Delhi. This advisory aims to manage traffic flow amidst the protests. Security Measures in Place Security in Delhi has been heightened with multiple layers of barricades, concrete blocks, and other obstacles at border points to prevent the entry of farmers participating in the 'Delhi Chalo' march. Police and paramilitary forces, equipped with anti-riot gear, have been deployed extensively at Singhu, Tikri, and Ghazipur border points.