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To celebrate the CM's birthday, party workers distributed laddus (sweets), notebooks, pencils and milk among the poor. The workers also offered prayers at Mahavir Temple near Station Golambar in Patna. They will also cut a 70-pound cake at the party's headquarters. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/37UDyCo

"Whoever has got the opportunity to be part of the BJP, they are fortunate. All national parties have become regional parties. All political parties, including Congress, are restricted to just dynasty politics. It's only BJP wherein the party has become a family," BJP's JP Nadda said. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3bN0HI3

HAL Recruitment 2021: Hindustan Aeronautics Limited has invited applications for apprentices under the Nasik division for 2021-22 at its official website. Interested candidates can visit the portal to submit their applications for the HAL Recruitment 2021. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2Pb0CpJ

PM Modi today joined world leaders as he took the COVID vaccine shot at AIMS, Delhi. US President Joe Biden was vaccinated when he was President-elect Similarly, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, Indonesia's Joko Widodo also received the COVID vaccine shot in the full public view. Among others who were administered the COVID vaccine in the open are - Pope Francis, Saudi King Salman, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, UK Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3dX18Sv

Speaking to the media, Sister Niveda said the Prime Minister chatted with them briefly and asked where they were from. “After taking the vaccine, the Prime Minister remarked, “Laga Bhi Di, Pata Hi Nahi Chala’’ (Oh it’s done, I didn't even realise it),” Sister Niveda told reporters. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2MxYFmj

The PM was administered the COVID vaccine shot by two nurses - Sister P Niveda and sister Rosamma Anil - at the AIIMS, Delhi. While sister Niveda hails from Puducherry, sister Rosamma Anil hails from Kerala. News agency ANI shared pictures from AIIMS showing Sister Niveda administering Bharat Biotech's COVAXIN to the Prime Minister. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3r0fC7Y

With the relentless efforts of the Aam Aadmi Party government, there has been an improvement in groundwater levels in the Palla region, which have increased by two meters. In addition, CM Arvind Kejriwal has issued directions for these levels to be further improved. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3r40RB9

Kumbh is not only a religious pilgrimage, but one of the largest mass gatherings at one place. The Kumbh meal is celebrated four times over a course of 12 years and spans four locations namely Prayagraj, Haridwar, Ujjain and Nashik. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3sAM9lp

To ensure the safety of students, classrooms will be sanitised. Arrangements for thermal scanning, face masks, social distancing, and first aid will also be ensured in all schools. Students will not be forced to go to school and online classes will continue simultaneously. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2OcKzXT

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra is expected to visit several districts on the north bank of the Brahmaputra river, where the BJP and its ally, the AGP, are understood to have a strong presence. The BJP-led government has announced several development projects in view of the upcoming elections.  from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2O7OZj5

In a letter addressed to the Principals and Heads of Schools, the CBSE board said that both internal and external examiners will be present during the exam. The board has also provided detailed marks distribution for the assessment. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3dRzpTr

PM Narendra Modi on Monday took the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine at the AIIMS, Delhi. The second phase of the nationwide COVID-19 vaccination drive for people above 60 years and those aged 45 and above with comorbidities will begin from Monday (March 1, 2021). People can register themselves on the government’s Co-WIN2.0 portal that will open at 9 AM on Monday.   from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3sEHe2K

The government of India has supplied two COVID-19 vaccines, Covishield and Covaxin, free of cost to the states and UTs to vaccinate healthcare workers (HCWs) and frontline workers (FLWs) and they will also be able to cover the next priority group i.E. 60 years plus age group and the age group of 45 to 59 years suffering from pre-specified co-morbidities.   from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2NEVqu7

"Congratulations President @jairbolsonaro on the successful launch of Brazil's Amazonia-1 satellite by  PSLV-C51. This is a historic moment in our space cooperation and my felicitations to the scientists of Brazil. @isro," the Prime Minister wrote in his post. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3b0XbKV

“With so many big leaders joining BJP, the Congress party is disintegrating not only in Puducherry but across the country due to dynasticism,” said Shah, addressing a public rally in the Karaikal district of Puducherry ahead of the upcoming assembly elections. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3bGc8Ba

The arrested person named Vishal started the GST fraud by the creation of a fictitious firm in his own name which he got registered at his residence. He was produced before the Duty Magistrate on Sunday who remanded him to judicial custody of 14 days till March 13.    from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3r16Ruw

While addressing the radio programme, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that he was recently asked if there was something he missed out on during these long years as Chief Minister and Prime Minister. He reponded to this saying that he could not learn the world's oldest language Tamil. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3dSMuMd

Rahul Gandhi called the new education policy a weapon to communalise and push a particular ideology into Indian society. He, however, acknowledged the ‘positive side’ of the new education policy and said that it is ‘reasonably flexible’. Gandhi further said that the Congress party would push for scholarships in education. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3b0UWHv

"This is the best time to think about water conservation in the summer months ahead. Yesterday was the festival of Magha Purnima. The month of Magh is associated with rivers, lakes, and water bodies. Water is life for us, it is also faith and it is also a stream of development," PM Modi said during his 'Mann Ki Baat' programme. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/37S3Gxq

PM Modi said, "Sant Ravidas Ji did not want people dependant on others. He wanted everyone to be independent and innovative." The Prime Minister added that Sant Ravidas Ji taught everyone to keep working, do not expect anything and when this is done there will be satisfaction. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3pVPwBK

At around 9:30 pm on Saturday, a snatcher tried to pull off the chain Simran Kaur was wearing. She tried to fight back and caught the snatcher, who fell down. The perpetrator then took out a knife and stabbed the lady. The incident was caught on a CCTV camera installed on the road. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3bPci9t

According to Arvind Pawar, President, Wildlife Rescue Trust, they received a call from a builder asking them to rescue the crocodile. On reaching the site they found that it was about 10-11 feet long. After a medical checkup, the crocodile was released in its natural habitat. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3sz8boB

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Sunday (February 28, 2021) successfully launched the Amazonia-1 satellite along with 18 other co-passenger satellites through PSLV-C51 from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) SHAR, Sriharikota. It was launch as per the tentative scheduled at 10:24 AM. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3r1lfmh

CBSE has issued a set of guidelines to conduct the practical exams which includes including projects and internal assessment. It has said that the exams will be held in students’ respective schools and authorities will have to upload the marks immediately after the assessment. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3aYAOWi

Instead of WhatsApp, the links for virtual court hearings in the apex court will be shared on registered email ids and mobile numbers. The step has been taken in the wake of the newly notified Information Technology (Guidelines for intermediaries and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 (IT Rules, 2021).  from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3sFq3OV

According to the official data, 16,752 new coronavirus infections were reported in the past 24 hours across India. The country's COVID-19 active count has now increased to 1,64,511. Over 11,000 people were discharged, whereas, 113 succumbed to the virus on Saturday. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2O5r2bZ

Interested candidates can apply on the official website of FCI on fci.gov.in once the application link is enabled. The online application window will open at 10 am on Monday (March 1). The last date to apply is March 31 (4 pm). The exams will be tentatively conducted in May or June. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3q2dDyT

Polling began at 7:30 am amid tight security arrangements. According to the State Election Commission of Delhi, around 2.42 lakh people are eligible to cast their votes in two wards under the North Delhi Municipal Corporation (NDMC) and three wards under the East Delhi Municipal Corporation (EDMC). from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3uyouUF

The private sector participation is being scaled up in the coronavirus vaccination program as over 10,000 hospitals under the Ayushman Bharat-PMJAY and 687 hospitals under the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) can be used by states as COVID Vaccination Centres (CVCs). from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3dTFte0

The SEC has said voting for 8,473 seats, comprising 2,720 in 680 wards in municipalities, 980 in district panchayats and 4,773 in taluka panchayats, will be held across 36,008 booths. Some 3.04 crore people in the state are eligible to vote for these polls. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/37T6zyd

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will attend public and organisational programmes in Puducherry and Tamil Nadu on Sunday (February 28). At 10:30 AM, Shah will hold a BJP Puducherry Core Committee meeting in Karaikal. At 5 pm, he will address a Vijay Sankalp rally in Jankipuram, Viluppuram, Tamil Nadu. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2O8fPYl

While addressing a rally in West Midnapur on Saturday TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee said, "Do they (BJP) think they can threaten me by sending ED, CBI just like they did to one (Suvendu Adhikari) and make me join BJP like him? We are both human but there is a difference in the spine." from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/30aL8EJ

Jag Mohan, a 1991-batch IPS officer, was handed over the charge in his place. The move came hours after a BJP delegation including MPs Swapan Dasgupta and Arjun Singh had met CEO Ariz Aftab, urging him to remove “biased" police officers from election duty. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/37QmEVi

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will launch the Amazonia-1 satellite along with 18 other co-passenger satellites through PSLV-C51 from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) SHAR, Sriharikota. The launch is tentatively scheduled at 10:24 AM subject to weather conditions. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3r4hgp7

The states have been told to improve the overall COVID-19 testing in districts reporting a reduction in testing, increase RT- PCR tests in states and districts having high antigen testing and to refocus on surveillance and stringent containment in selected districts reporting reduced tests/high positivity and increased cases. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/37UrEbx

After the address in January, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had invited the people of India to join his next radio programme. Asking them to record inspiring stories, he set up a toll free number for people to call and record in English and Hindi. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3kvuqJd

The proposed price range was decided in a meeting between Dr. VK Paul, NITI Aayog and representatives from Serum Institute of India and Bharat Biotech. However, the final call on the price range will be taken by the Union health Ministry.   from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3sxvoHL

The elections beginning on March 27, with West Bengal having eight-phase polls and Assam three, and the rest will go for a single-phase, while the counting for 824 assembly seats will be held on May 2. West Bengal is considered to be the most crucial state elections as it is expected to witness the most-violent fight between Trinamool Congress and the BJP. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3pZGrI4

The lockdown in Maharashtra's Amravati and Achalpur has been extended till March 8. A total lockdown of seven days was imposed in Amravati city and Achalpur town on February 21 which has now been extended due to an increase in coronavirus cases. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3dQY0HX

The NITI Aayog has promulgated a price range of Rs 300-500 for two Covid vaccines that would be available for the priority group at private facilities in the third phase of vaccination set to begin from March 1, sources privy to the development revealed, adding that the Bharat Biotech’s Covaxin would cost a bit higher. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3aWRa1O

Just as the Election Commission of India announced the polling dates for four states and a Union Territory, political strategist Prashant Kishor from West Bengal on Saturday (February 27) said that one of the key battles for democracy will be fought in the state. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2ZU1mBZ

For the COVID-19 vaccines in the next phase, a citizen can walk in to a vaccination centre and get themselves registered for a dose, Centre announced on Friday. In a statement to the states, the Centre outlined new guidelines and features that are being included in the Co-WIN platform. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3syqx9u

Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Bangladesh scheduled next month, both countries agreed to enhance the level of cooperation to prevent smuggling of Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) and contraband across borders during the 19th Home Secretary Level Talks (HSLT) on Saturday (February 27). from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/37NI8lN

Baba Ramdev said that the government had already spoken about not enforcing these laws for a year and a half but if farmers feel it is not enough time, then the Centre should increase it to three years. During this time, the farmers and the government should sit together and discuss the interest of both agriculture and the country. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3uAZ1Kf

Ambassador Indra Mani Pandey, Permanent Representative of India, said that the purpose of enacting three Farm Acts is to enable farmers to realise better price for their produce and enhance their income. He added, "It will particularly benefit small farmers and offer more choices to those farmers who opt for them."   from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3uCuTht

Prime Minister Modi said the messages given by Saint Ravidas centuries ago on equality, goodwill and compassion will inspire the people of the country for ages. "My humble tributes to him (Saint Ravidas) on his birth anniversary," the prime minister tweeted. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3pTT1IU

PM Narendra Modi said that this toy fair is one such platform where one can discuss toy design, innovation, technology, marketing and packaging and also share their experiences. He said the world has done research on toys from the era of Indus Valley civilization, Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3pV5lZj

Amid the suspension, special international flights have been allowed under the Vande Bharat Mission since May last year and under bilateral "air bubble" arrangements with select countries since July. India has formed air bubble pacts with several countries including the US, the UK, and the UAE. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/37NttqL

The National Testing Agency conducted the JEE (Main) — 2021 for February (Session 1) between February 23 and February 26, in which, a total of 6,61,776 candidates were registered. About 95% of candidates were allotted their first choice of centre and city.  from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2O15VYm

A total of 16,488 novel coronavirus cases were reported in a day, while the death toll rose to 1,56,938 with 113 new fatalities, showed the data updated at 8 am on Saturday. The infection tally has reached 1,10,79,979, while the recoveries surged to 1,07,63,451, according to Union Health Ministry data. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3dPB6Rl

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday (February 27, 2021) welcomed the ceasefire agreement and said that the 'onus lies with India'. Khan took to his official Twitter account and said, "I welcome restoration of the ceasefire along the LOC. The onus of creating an enabling environment for further progress rests with India."  from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3swOv4W

A Fire Service official said that they received the call about the fire at around 3:47 am and 18 fire tenders were immediately pressed into service. On reaching the site, they found that most of the workers in the factory had escaped and were safe. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2O2GJAS

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will also deliver the keynote address at the CERAWeek Conference-2021, which will be held virtually from March 1 to 5. Prominent speakers at the conference include US special presidential envoy for climate John Kerry, Co-chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and founder of Breakthrough Energy Bill Gates and president and CEO, Saudi Aramco, Amin Nasser. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3bHwIRz

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) has said that no COVID-19 vaccination sessions will be held on February 27 and February 28 across India. So far, over 1.37 crores healthcare and frontline workers have been vaccinated in the country. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3aWqI8k

Chandra Shekhar Azad was killed on this day in 1931 in Alfred Park, Allahabad after an associate betrayed him. February 27, 2021 marks his 90th death anniversary. After the withdrawal of the non-cooperation movement, Azad was attracted towards revolutionary activities. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2O3bMwf

"While there has been a substantial decline in the active and new COVID-19 cases, there is a need to maintain surveillance, containment and caution so as to fully overcome the pandemic," said the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). The MHA said that the COVID-appropriate behaviour has to be promoted and strictly enforced  from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3qZijXB

India has been sending COVID-19 vaccine doses to several different countries in Africa. The latest batch of vaccines arrived in Côte d’Ivoire on Friday (February 26). The EAM shared the news with two pictures of the vaccine being unloaded from a plane. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3bOZO1I

In his Mann ki Baat address in August 2020, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had said that toys not only augment activity but also give flight to aspirations. Noting the importance of toys in the holistic development of a child, PM Modi has earlier also emphasized boosting toy manufacturing in India.    from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3b352aZ

S Jaishankar emphasized that once the disengagement is completed at all friction points, then the two sides could also look at broader de-escalation of troops in the area and work towards restoration of peace and tranquillity. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3uDL3Hm

The month-long budget session of the Gujarat Assembly would begin on March 1 and the budget for the financial year 2021-22 will be presented on March 3, officials said on Friday (February 26). Deputy Chief Minister Nitin Patel, who holds the Finance portfolio, will table the budget on March 3.  from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3bJqG2S

Indian government on Friday (February 26) said it will let people choose their coronavirus vaccination centres when the campaign expands next week, effectively letting beneficiaries pick either a home-grown shot or the AstraZeneca one, unlike now. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3pVaJfe

The traders' body, however, claimed that shopkeepers supported its nationwide business shutdown call to protest against issues related to the Goods and Services Tax (GST) and "unethical business practices of foreign e-commerce companies". Various markets in the national capital were open on Friday during the Bandh with many saying that despite supporting the cause, they did not want to suffer another day of losses.  from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3pX4xDi

The National Education Policy focuses on innovation, entrepreneurship and skill development, and it will make India the knowledge capital of the world, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Friday (February 26). He also said the policy allows students to be more creative in their chosen fields. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2MwzRv8

The Election Commission on Friday (February 26) announced the schedule for assembly polls in Tamil Nadu, Assam, Kerala, West Bengal and Puducherry. The counting of votes for all five assembly elections will take place on May 2, announced the Election Commission (EC).  from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2O4bRzX

The polling date for 30-seat assembly in Puducherry will be held on April 6, Election Commission of India (ECI) announced on Friday in a press conference in New Delhi. Of the 30 seats that will go to polls, 5 are reserved for Scheduled Caste (SC). from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/37MoJBt

The Election Commission of India in a press conference on Friday announced the polling dates for Tamil Nadu Assembly which will take place in one phase on April 6. Polls for 234 seats in Tamil Nadu will be a contest between the alliances of Congress-DMK and BJP-AIADMK. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3bEA8EN

Chief Election Commissioner, Sunil Arora announced the dates for Tamil Nadu, Assam, Kerala, West Bengal and Puducherry’s 2021 election polls in a media briefing. The counting of votes for all five assembly elections will take place on May 2 said the Election Commission (EC). from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3uwupcK

The terms of legislative assemblies of four states -- Tamil Nadu, Assam, Kerala and West Bengal -- are coming to an end in May and June. In Puducherry, President's Rule has been imposed and the assembly kept under suspended animation after the V Narayanasamy-led Congress government resigned earlier this week ahead of a vote of confidence. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3bFeY9r

The election to the 126-member state Assembly will be held in three phases from April 6, he first phase of election for 47 seats will be held on March 27, second phase for 39 seats on April 1 and third phase for 40 seats on April 6.  from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3kylVgM

The Ministry of Home Affairs in a statement said while there has been a substantial decline in the active and new COVID-19 cases, there is need to maintain surveillance, containment and caution so as to fully overcome the pandemic. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3qYCSDs

Speaking at the Asia Economic Dialogue 2021, Jaishankar said, "People expect today the government to bat for them. It is not just the business of Indian diplomacy to do business, it is the business of the government to support businesses."  from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3knV8ng

Maharashtra’s Gulabi Gang, following the rules set by the government, charges offenders fines if found disobeying the correct protocol. They ask the offenders to wear their masks and use sanitizer and if the offender continues to refuse, the ladies have their sticks ready to convince them the hard way. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3knZevH

Prime Minister Narendra Modi started his address by saying, “Friends we are transforming the entire medical education and healthcare sector.” He also said the National Medical Commission would bring great transparency and also rationalise norms to set up new medical colleges. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3srzukM

Kerala Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Friday protested against the rising fuel prices by “pulling an auto-rickshaw with a rope” in Thiruvananthapuram. Tharoor took to the streets in his constituency and led hundreds of auto-rickshaw drivers.  The Congress MP symbolically pulled a three-wheeler with a rope to express protest against the soaring petrol and diesel prices. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3ks1nGp

BJP’s Gitaba Chavda won the Kuber Nagar seat, defeating Congress` Jagdish Mohanani. An error in the counting of votes of the ninth round was reported earlier, which was referred to the State Election Commission (SEC) by the BJP. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3aVGqkh

In wake of the IT System Transition from Co-Win 1.0 to Co-Win 2.0, there will be no vaccination exercise on Saturday and Sunday, the Union Health Ministry said on Friday. "On this Saturday and Sunday (27th and 28th Feb), the Co-Win digital platform will be transitioning from Co-Win1.0 to Co-Win 2.0. In view of this, COVID-19 Vaccination sessions will not be scheduled during these two days,'' the Union Health Ministry said. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3bKNpMd

The UP police, however, refuted the social media message and tweeted (in Hindi), and said that no such campaign of mask checking is being launched by it, nor has any such information been disseminated. It advised the people not to pay attention to such misleading news. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3uvx9XQ

The Election Commission of India (ECI) will announce the dates for the assembly elections in four states, including West Bengal, and the Union Territory of Puducherry on Friday. The poll panel will hold a press conference at 4.30 PM today during which it is expected to announce the dates for assembly elections in four states - West Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu, Kerala - and the Union Territory of Puducherry. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3qZ6QXP

The Defence Minister lauded the Indian Air Force and said, “On Balakot Air Strikes anniversary, I salute the exceptional courage & diligence of IAF. The success of Balakot strikes has shown India’s strong will to act against terrorism. We're proud of our Armed Forces who keep India safe & secure.” from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3uu5p65

United Nations Secretary General`s spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said that Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is encouraged by India and Pakistan’s decision to strictly observe all agreements on a ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) and hopes that the "positive step" would "provide an opportunity for further dialogue". from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3knWFto

On February 24, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) deputed high-level multi-disciplinary teams to Maharashtra, Kerala, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Punjab, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Jammu and Kashmir for supporting them in public health measures for targeted COVID response and management. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3ss0Erz

Nearly 40, 000 trade associations, which represent eight crore traders of the country, have extended support to the Bharat Bandh call given by the CAIT. The CAIT said in a release that the traders will stage dharnas (protests) at as many as 1,500 places across the nation on February 26, demanding the Centre, state governments and the GST Council to keep in abeyance the "draconian" provisions of GST. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3qXxalh

Three of the accused have been nabbed by the police while efforts are on to arrest two others, an official said. Among the three arrested, two are 18 years old while the third one is a juvenile, who was sent to an observation home. Sub-Inspector Praveen Kaur, who is investigating the case, said, "One of the accused youths is a cousin of the victim's friend." from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2ZRXIIJ

As per a new guideline, the temple administration said that people will be permitted only after the scanning of the QR code during entry inside the temple. If online booking is not made then an offline registration from outside the temple premises can be made. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3koMJA4

Four more people belonging to the gay and lesbian community urged the Delhi High Court on Thursday to declare that marriages between any two persons irrespective of their sex be solemnised under the Special Marriage Act (SMA). The latest petition is in addition to three pleas already before the high court. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3aQsdVx

The court ordered the extradition of fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi, who is wanted for fraud and money laundering in the ₹ 14,000-crore Punjab National Bank (PNB) scam, accepting the Indian case that he threatened witnesses and tampered with evidence. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2ZOQJQF

Stressing that the concept of"Akhand Bharat" is possible, Bhagwat said some people had expressed serious doubts before the partition of the country whether it would be divided, but it happened. "If you ask six months before the partition of this country, nobody would have guessed. People asked Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru that there was a new topic coming up about the formation of Pakistan." from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2ZSg1NG

Two years ago, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had inaugurated the National War Memorial in New Delhi as a tribute to the soldiers killed during the Indo-Pak Wars in 1947, 1965 and 1971,  the Indo-China War in 1962, the Kargil Conflict in 1999, and the Indian Peace Keeping Force Operations in Sri Lanka. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2NvjZcV

A UK court on Thursday (February 25, 2021) ordered the extradition of fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi and accepted the Indian case that he threatened witnesses and tampered with evidence. The District Judge Samuel Goozee at the Westminster Magistrates’ Court also accepted the prima facie evidence against Modi for money laundering. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3bFN4Kn

As per the new rules, social media intermediaries have to appoint a grievance officer, who shall register complaints in 24 hours. The grievance redressal official must be resident in India, and monthly compliance reports will have to be filed by social media platforms. "The rules prescribe due diligence that must be followed by intermediaries, including social media intermediaries," as per an official statement. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3pTcrxt

In a press conference, chaired by Ravi Shankar Prasad and Prakash Javadekar the government announced the new Digital Media Ethics Code. The document mentions section 87 of the Information Technology Act, 2000 that offers the government powers to make such rules. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3aSdutl

Social media is welcome to do business in India, OTT content will be strictly monitored: Govt. Social media is welcome to do business in India, OTT content will be strictly monitored: Govt. Prakash Javadekar, Ravi Shankar Prasad release guidelines for OTT, social media from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2NWFlzx

A court in MP has issued an arrest warrant against Tikait in connection with an attempt to murder and rioting case of 2012. The BKU leader has recently warned that the farmers would march to the Parliament if the three agricultural laws are not taken back. Tikait said, "A call would be made for taking farm protests to the Parliament." from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3r5ufGY

Banerjee was seen sitting behind state minister Firhad Hakim, who rode the battery-powered electric scooter. With a placard protesting against the petrol price hike hanging around her neck, helmet-clad Banerjee waved at people on both sides of the road during the five-km-long journey from Hazra More to the state secretariat. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3qX084w

The Bombay High Court has said the wife's refusal to make tea for husband could not be accepted as provocation for him to assault her, and observed that wife is "not a chattel or an object". The notions of patriarchy and the idea that the woman is a man's property still prevail in society, leading a man to think that his wife is his "chattel", the court observed. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2ZQrBJw

The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) has called a Bharat Bandh on 26 February during which the traders will stage dharnas (protests) at as many as 1,500 places across the nation, demanding the Centre, state governments and the GST Council to keep in abeyance the "draconian" provisions of GST. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3kjIt4K

The new strains, some imported and a few found locally have become a major cause for concern among the people. The new variants which came from outside the country include those from UK, South Africa and Brazil. Apart from these, 'N440K' and 'E484Q' variants of SARS-CoV-2 have been detected in Maharashtra, Kerala and Telangana. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2P1MFuc

India and Pakistan reviewed the LoC situation during the DGMO level talks. "Both sides agreed to address each other’s core issues and concerns which have the propensity to disturb the peace and lead to violence,’’ the joint press statement said. Further, both sides agreed for strict observance of all agreements, understandings and cease firing along the LoC and all other sectors with effect from midnight of 24/25 Feb 2021. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2NZDnye

According to the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT), the traders will stage dharnas (protests) at as many as 1,500 places across the nation, demanding the Centre, state governments and the GST Council to keep in abeyance the "draconian" provisions of GST. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3dQr3eV

The 49-year-old diamond merchant is expected to appear via videolink from Wandsworth Prison in south-west London at Westminster Magistrates' Court, where District Judge Samuel Goozee is set to hand down his judgment on whether the jeweller has a case to answer before the Indian courts.  from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3suulIP

The Directorate of Education (DoE) stated that the students would be assessed on the basis of projects and assignments. The guidelines are applicable for the 2020-21 academic session, during which schools were closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and classes were mostly conducted in online mode. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3knTnGo

Nagaraj Naidu, Ambassador and Deputy Permanent Representative of India`s Mission to UN, stated that in this regard, a growing number of States believe that the use of force in self-defence against a non-state actor operating in the territory of another host State can be undertaken if: the non-state actor has repeatedly undertaken armed attacks against the State.  from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2P0Ual4

The blast took place late Tuesday evening (February 23) at Ghoghripur road on the outskirts of the city. Karnal superintendent of police Ganga Ram Punia said that the bodies had been sent for the postmortem and the family members of the deceased were informed.     from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2NDC0Wb

Gandhi spent about 10 minutes swimming alongside the fishermen before returning to the shore. He jumped from the boat when he saw some fishermen jumping into the sea after casting their net to catch fish. He did not remove his clothes - a blue T-shirt and khaki trousers - before jumping. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3kmlqpJ

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Tamil Nadu and Puducherry on Thursday to inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of various development initiatives. The Prime Minister will also dedicate to the nation the 709 MW Solar Power Project of NLCIL, established over an area of about 2670 acres of land across the districts of Tirunelveli, Tuticorin, Ramanathapuram and Virudhunagar. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/37Nbcts

The West Bengal government on Wednesday made RT-PCR COVID-19 tests mandatory for passengers travelling by flights from these four states - Maharashtra, Telangana, Kerala and Karnataka amid rise in coronavirus cases with effect from 12 noon February 27 onwards. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3smDJhj

The Patanjali Research Foundation Trust said, "We have shared all of our research data with Ministry of Ayush, Government of India. The ministry has approved and categorically agreed for Coronil as medicine for COVID-19 management." The co-founder of Patanjali Yogpeeth Haridwar, Acharya Balkrishna, said that Coronil has been awarded the CoPP licence as per WHO-GMP.    from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2ZLBd8d

Chief of Army Staff General MM Naravane said that the relationship with China would develop along the path as per India`s wishes. Commenting on phase one of the India-China disengagement, Army Chief Naravane called it a win-win situation. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3shCTCy

The Arjun MBT Mk IA is an indigenous tank developed for India's self-reliance in Armoured Fighting Vehicle capability. With modern battle tank technologies, it is distinct from the contemporary main battle tanks and is a dependable warfighting machine.  from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3dJhXAC

Former India player Ashoke Dinda on Wednesday joined the Bharatiya Janata Party, hours after another cricketer Manoj Tiwary was included in the Trinamool Congress. Ashoke Dinda, who bid goodbye to cricket on February 3, began his political journey in the presence of Union Minister Babul Supriyo and West Bengal BJP vice-president Arjun Singh. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3qUkMCk

A three-member delegation from Ukraine visited Bharat Biotech facilities and held discussions to secure supplies for COVID-19 vaccine Covaxin on Wednesday, the European nation discussed opportunities for Bharat Biotech's intranasal vaccine for COVID-19. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3pRdJcv

The three-member multidisciplinary teams will be sent to Maharashtra, Kerala, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Punjab, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Jammu and Kashmir for requisite COVID-19 control measures to break the chain of transmission. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3kh7RYT

Manoj Tiwary joined the Trinamool Congress at a rally in Hooghly in presence of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and said that she is trying to unite people together. He also took to his official Twitter account to inform about his 'new journey'.  from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3kmr9w2

Veteran Trinamool Congress MP Dinesh Trivedi called it quits in Rajya Sabha on Friday saying that he feels suffocated in the Mamata Banerjee-led party and rued the lack of conversation around the violence which is taking place in the state.  from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3b1XsvE

After the Congress-led government in Puducherry lost a vote of confidence motion in the Assembly, the Union Cabinet has decided to approve the decision to impose President's rule as no party had claimed to form a government since Chief Minister V Narayansamy's resignation. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3uvmdJC

Union Minister Prakash Javadekar said that the coronavirus vaccine will be given free of cost at the government centres. However, those who want to get vaccinated from private hospitals will have to pay. "The amount they would need to pay will be decided by the health ministry within 3-4 days as they are in discussion with manufacturers and hospitals," said Javadekar.   from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2NBaWXB

President Ram Nath Kovind said that the dominance that India has achieved in cricket reinforces the belief that not only in other sports but also in the areas of development, the country has the potential to achieve a higher position in the world.    from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3pQvaK0

Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, who holds the finance portfolio said that the budget has been prepared taking all sections of society into consideration and the effect the COVID-19 pandemic had on the lives and livelihoods of people. The budget includes a universal health care scheme worth Rs 3,500 crore.   from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3uruZZ8