Security personnel stand guard during the farmers’ protest over various demands at the Punjab-Haryana Shambhu Border. (Image: PTI)
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In today’s afternoon digest we are covering the farmers’ protest, where the farmer leaders are engaged in constant dialogue with the government to come to a mutual solution. In other news we have the Sandeshkhali row, which has taken a fresh turn with a senior police officer alleging that some BJP workers had allegedly called him “Khalistani”.
Farmers’ Protest LIVE: Tear Gas Shells ‘Force-Fired’ At Shambhu Border; Board Exams Underway As Delhi Turns Fortress
As the ‘Delhi Chalo’ march resumed today, the Haryana Police ‘force-fired’ tear gas shells at Delhi-Haryana’s Shambhu border in the morning hours to stop the farmers from entering the national capital, PTI said. Meanwhile, the Haryana Police issued warnings to poclain, excavators and JCB owners to not lend their machinery to the farmers, saying that if they do so, strict action will be taken against them. Follow LIVE
‘Don’t Lecture Us’: BJP After Bengal Police Vows To Take Action In ‘Khalistani’ Slur Row
The BJP has refuted the allegations that its Bengal unit leader Suvendu Adhikari and other party workers used the “Khalistani” slur against a Sikh IPS officer during a confrontation between BJP workers and police near violence-hit Sandeshkhali. Read More
Ameen Sayani, Iconic Voice of Geetmala on All India Radio, Dies at 91; Son Confirms
It is a sad day for radio listeners as Ameen Sayani has passed away. The radio jockey, best known to host Geetmala on All India Radio (AIR), died on Tuesday night, February 20. Ameen Sayani was 91. Read More
Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3: Triptii Dimri Replaces Kiara Advani? Kartik Aaryan Teases New Actress in Film
The makers of Bhool Bhulaiyaa are putting together an exciting cast for the third instalment of the horror-comedy franchise. After Vidya Balan’s return as Manjulika, a new teaser has been dropped. Kartik Aaryan shared a puzzle piece photo, hinting at an actress who is all set to join the cast and asked fans to guess. Read More
Covid Vaccines Linked to Heart, Brain Disorders? Global Study Points to 13 Medical Conditions
Does the Covid vaccine debate hold true? Looks like. The largest global Covid study, covering 90 million vaccinated people, has found that the shots from companies like Pfizer, Moderna and AstraZeneca were linked to rare brain, heart and blood disorders. Read More
Curious Case of KL Rahul’s Absence from India Test Squad
Right after the thumping win over England in Rajkot, captain Rohit Sharma, when asked after the post-match press conference about how close KL Rahul is, he responded “he should be okay”. Read More
Source: News18