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Nation Current Affairs 20 Feb 2016

Nation, Current affairs, 20 Feb 2016

Security forces personnel take position outside the JKEDI building where militants have reportedly taken refuge after launching an attack on a CRPF convoy at Sampora Pampore, near Srinagar on Saturday. (Photo: PTI)

3 CRPF jawans, civilian killed; 10 hurt in J&K militant ambush, gun battle

Three gunmen targeted the Srinagar-bound convoy of CRPF with gunfire along the Srinagar-Jammu highway at Pampore.
20 Feb 2016 10:48 PM
Students affliated to ABVP protest Afzal Guru event on JNU campus. (Photo: PTI)

Afzal Guru row: Jamia students among those spotted in video?

The Jamia Students Forum has written a letter to the Vice Chancellor Talat Ahmad in this regard.
20 Feb 2016 8:39 PM
There are as many as 1,053 laws are pending for Parliament's approval to be repealed. (Representational Image)

Centre to repeal over 640 archaic laws; seeks states comment

The govt aims to achieve the goal of minimum government and maximum governance.
20 Feb 2016 8:34 PM
The adoption of the amendment bills pave the way for increasing reservation for women from the present one-third of the total number of seats and posts

Quota for women in TN local bodies increased to 50 per cent

The move comes at a time when Centre is also working on increasing the reservation of women to 50 per cent in all tiers of local bodies.
20 Feb 2016 8:26 PM
A map of the seed capital development master plan prepared by the Capital Region Development Authority. (Photo: DC)

AP to notify final 'Master Plan' for new capital Amaravati on February 22

A team of officials from Singapore discussed the final details with the govt.
20 Feb 2016 8:25 PM
Dhamoon's transfer comes less than two months after the Pathankot airbase came under attack. (Photo: PTI)

Pathankot airbase head transferred to Delhi

IAF officials have described his transfer to the national capital as a ‘routine’ one.
20 Feb 2016 8:10 PM
JNUSU President Kanhaiya Kumar, arrested on charges of sedition, being produced at Patiala House Courts in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

Kanhaiya's bail plea likely to be heard by Delhi HC on Tuesday

The counsel said the petition is limited to bail for Kanhaiya who was arrested on February 12.
20 Feb 2016 7:45 PM
Jat community members torched several vehicles during their agitation for reservation. (Photo: PTI)

Jat stir: 4 die as violence spreads in Haryana; Sec 144 imposed in Gurgaon

The administration clamped prohibitory orders in Gurgaon for two days.
20 Feb 2016 7:35 PM
Protestors participate in railroko demanding OBC quota for Jat community (Photo: PTI)

More than 800 trains hit due to Jat stir

While 136 trains were diverted, 68 were partially cancelled.
20 Feb 2016 7:12 PM
Visual from Pampore (J&K) where unidentified gunmen fired on CRPF. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

Gun battle rages on in J&K's Pampore; 2 CRPF jawans killed

Dozens of civilians who were trapped inside a building where one militant took shelter have been evacuated.
20 Feb 2016 6:57 PM
The Haryana CM also said the state government does not agree with the reported statements of BJP MP Raj Kumar Saini who had opposed any quota to Jats (Photo: PTI)

Jat stir: Khattar ‘accepts demands’, asks protestors to end agitation

Jats have been demanding quota in jobs and educational institutions under OBC category.
20 Feb 2016 6:30 PM
Jammu and Kashmir Independent MLA Engineer Rashid (Photo: PTI)

MLA Rashid 'attacked' for supporting pro-Afzal demonstrators in JNU

He alleged that the protesters first raised slogans against him and then attacked his vehicle with rods, sticks and stones.
20 Feb 2016 6:17 PM
Delhi Police commissioner (Photo: PTI)

Bassi gets trolled on Twitter for hitting out at parody account

Kejriwal had retweeted the twitter message critical of Bassi from a parody handle of TV journalist Ravish Kumar.
20 Feb 2016 5:33 PM
Paramilitary soldiers guard from a distance as protestors of India's Jat agricultural community block a highway linking New Delhi to Rohtak at Bahadurgarh. (Photo: PTI)

Jat stir: Curfew imposed in 5 towns; army personnel airlifted to Rohtak

Decision to send them by air was taken by Home Ministry on Haryana government’s request.
20 Feb 2016 5:27 PM
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj (Photo: PTI/File)

Mortal remains of Andhra student found dead in Israel to be brought back: EAM

Raj Kumar Raja, was a research student in cancer studies at the university.
20 Feb 2016 5:03 PM
Hardik Patel was shifted to the prison ward of Civil Hospital. (Photo: PTI)

Fasting Hardik Patel admitted to hospital in Surat

The Patel quota stir spearhead complained of weakness and dizziness.
20 Feb 2016 4:42 PM
Indian army soldiers patrolin J&K. (Photo: PTI)

Army opposes revocation of AFSPA in J&K

The army also pitched to continue with the Disturbed Areas Act (DAA) in the state.
20 Feb 2016 4:33 PM
ridiculed the allegations, saying that AMU was one of the first institutions to ban cow meat on campus more than a century ago. (Photo: Facebook)

Uproar over 'beef biryani' being served at AMU medical college

College officials asserted that the beef mentioned in the menu was of buffalo meat.
20 Feb 2016 3:37 PM
Eleven trucks of army could not move towards Rohtak from Hisar. (Photo: PTI)

Army trucks stuck due to dug up road stretch in Hisar

Government had called in army in eight districts to control the protesters, who have gone on rampage.
20 Feb 2016 2:51 PM
Agitators sitting on rail track in New Cooch Behar railway station protesting for " Greater Cooch Behar" state. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

Rail Roko movement in Cooch Behar disrupts train movement

Due to the stir, several long distance trains were held up at various stations.
20 Feb 2016 2:45 PM

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Experts warn of particularly hot summer ahead in Hyderbad

Anjal Prakash, research director and adjunct associate professor of Bharti Institute of Public Policy, ISB, told Deccan Chronicle, “The climate models have predicted that this is going to be a warmer summer and the hot areas will be hotter than before. In Telangana, we are seeing 38ºC in February itself, which is an indication of what is in store in April and May.” (Representational DC Image)
 

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Kerala transman gives birth to baby, first case in India

Ziya Paval recently took to Instagram and announced that Zahhad was eight months pregnant. Paval and Zahhad have been living together for the past three years. (Twitter)
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A Kashmiri boatman rows his boat through a closed floating market on the Dal Lake during lockdown to stop the spread of the coronavirus in Srinagar, Indian controlled Kashmir. Indian-controlled Kashmir's economy is yet to recover from a colossal loss a year after New Delhi scrapped the disputed region's autonomous status and divided it into two federally governed territories. (Photo: AP)

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A worker sanitises the fountain in the atrium of the Phoenix Market City, Kurla in Mumbai ahead of the August 5 reopening. (DC Photo: Rajesh Jadhav)

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Revolt Motors has finally unveiled its maiden electric bike, the RV 400. In fact, when the deliveries begin next month, it will become the first electric motorcycle to go on sale in India. There’s no word on the price yet, but we expect it to cost around Rs 1 lakh (on-road). At this price, the RV 400 would be one heck of a deal considering that it is loaded with features. Here’s a closer look at the electric motorcycle in detailed images. (Source: BikeDekho.com)

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There are many sports bikes currently on sale from various manufacturers starting from 1 Lakh. The most popular products under this bracket are the Suzuki Hayabusa, Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX, MV Agusta Brutale and Ducati Panigale V4. To know more about the latest prices of sports bikes in your city, offers, variants, specifications, pictures, mileage, reviews and other details from the list below. (Source: Bike Dekho.com)

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Choosing the right car within a budget of Rs 10 lakh can be quite a challenge. Each of the offerings in this class bring something unique to the table – right from the latest entrant Volkswagen Polo to the feature rich Renault Kwid and the universally acclaimed Maruti Suzuki Alto 800. (Source: CarDekho.com)

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