The Times Of India
IAF carries out long-range precision strike against practice target to mark Balakot anniversary
The Indian Air Force carried out a long-range precision strike against a practice target to mark the second anniversary of the Balakot Operations, sources said on Saturday. The strike was carried out by members of the squadron which conducted the air strikes on terror launch pads in Balakot in Pakistan.
Single-phase poll in Bengal if BJP voted to power: Dilip Ghosh
"The eight-phase poll in the state is to ensure a free and fair election. Political violence unleashed by the TMC is rampant in the state," Dilip Ghosh said during a 'chai pe charcha' (discussion over tea) session. The BJP MP said it will be a matter of pride if the polls are conducted in a single-phase.
Don't lower guard, deal firmly with violations: Centre tells states amid fresh spurt in Covid cases
The Centre on Saturday advised states and UTs reporting a surge in Covid-19 cases to not lower their guard, enforce Covid appropriate behaviour and deal firmly with violations. "Six states – Maharashtra, Kerala, Punjab, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Gujarat- have shown a surge in new cases in the last 24 hours," the Union health ministry said in a statement.