INDIA
India records over 47,638 new Covid-19 cases in 24 hours
5,20,773 cases are currently active, 77,65,966 have been discharged, and 1,24,985 lost the battle against the pandemic. As per the data of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, while the recovery rate stands at 92.32 per cent, the fatality rate is 1.49 per cent.
Jammu and Kashmir: Terrorist killed in Pulwama encounter
The encounter broke out on Thursday night after a Cordon And Search Operation (CASO) was launched by the security forces in Pulwama's Pampore area.
All insults against SC/STs won't be an offence under Act
A bench comprising Justices L. Nageswara Rao, Hemant Gupta and Ajay Rastogi said, "All insults or intimidations to a person will not be an offence under the Act unless such insult or intimidation is on account of victim belonging to Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe."
Bihar polls: RJD, JDU want to repeat success in 3rd phase, BJP to make new gains
In the third phase of elections, the RJD and JD (U) are facing each other in a direct contest on 23 seats while the RJD has a prickly battle with the BJP on 20 seats. In this phase, the Congress faces the BJP on 14 seats and is contesting against the JD(U)on nine seats.
Home Minister Amit Shah reviews security in Bengal's Bankura
Shah reached West Bengal on Wednesday night to oversee Bharatiya Janata Party's preparedness for 2021 Assembly Elections in the state.
Union Minister Piyush Goyal urges Punjab govt to get rail tracks cleared for trains
The BJP leaders apprised Goyal of the dismal situation in Punjab due to the farmers' agitation, which has disrupted normal life and production in farms and industries. The BJP leaders requested the Railway Minister for the restoration of train services in the state as soon as possible.
Bihar Polls: Chirag Paswan terms Nitish 'most corrupt Bihar CM'
Paswan, who has already created quite a stir in Bihar politics ever since the state hit poll mode, is not leaving any opportunity pass by without criticising the Chief Minister.
India faces challenges on borders, will defend territorial integrity, says Defence Minister
India and China are engaged in a border dispute for the last seven months in Eastern Ladakh. Despite several rounds of talks between the two countries, the dispute remains unresolved.
Indian, Nepal Army chiefs discuss enhancing bilateral defence cooperation
At the headquarters, he held the meeting with General Thapa, during which the Indian Army chief was also given a comprehensive briefing by senior officers of the Nepali Army.
Delhi Pollution: At 42%, stubble burning's share soars to season's high
Capital city's air quality index stood at 471 micrograms per cubic meter at noon, in the severe category. According to the Central Pollution Control Board, all the 35 pollution monitoring station in Delhi showed severe air quality index reading. Vivek Vihar in East Delhi has the most noxious air at 495.
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