Latest News: Classes 1,2 To Reopen In Haryana On 1 March
Catch the latest news updates of the day here.
Catch the latest news updates of the day here.
No Offline Exams For Classes 3 to 8 In Delhi Schools
Delhi government has issued new assessment guidelines for students of classes 3 to 8, saying that there would be no offline exams for 2020-21 academic session. The assessment would be based on worksheets and assignments, and those without digital access can submit a hard copy.
(PTI)
Motera Stadium Renamed As Narendra Modi Stadium
Motera Stadium, the world’s largest cricket stadium has been renamed as Narendra Modi stadium. Puducherry Education Department declared a holiday in all private and government schools in view of traffic diversions made for PM Narendra Modi's visit tomorrow.
(Source: ANI)
Cybercrime Units To Be Set Up In All Punjab Districts
In the backdrop of rising cybercrimes in Punjab, the state DGP Dinkar Gupta announced a slew of measures including recruitment of around 200 cybercrime and digital forensic experts, as well as the setting up of cybercrime units in all districts.
(Source: ANI)
Classes 1,2 To Reopen In Haryana On 1 March
Schools in Haryana to reopen classes for students of Class 1 and Class 2, from 1 March.
Former Cricketer, Ashok Dinda Joins BJP In Kolkatta
Former cricketer Ashok Dinda joins BJP in the presence of Union Minister Babul Supriyo and state BJP vice-president Arjun Singh at a public gathering in Kolkata, West Bengal.
(Source: ANI)
Ministry of Railways Increases Fare To Prevent Crowding Over COVID-19 Concerns
The Ministry of Railways announced that its increase in travel fares is to dissuade passengers from avoidable travel, to prevent crowding in trains and stop spread of COVID-19.
(Source: ANI)
CM Mamata Banerjee Asks PM Modi To Help Bengal Receive COVID Vaccines
Ahead of Assembly polls, West Bengal CM, Mamata Banerjee writes to PM Narendra Modi, requesting him to help procure COVID-19 vaccines for Bengal.
(Source: PTI)
SC Reserves Judgement On Facebook India VP's Petition
Supreme Court reserves its judgement on Facebook India Vice President Ajit Mohan’s petition, challenging the issuance of summons against him by a committee of Delhi Assembly in connection with the Delhi riots reported ANI.
Two Security Personnel Injured In Chattisgarh
Two security personnel were injured in separate encounters with Naxals in Narayanpur district in Chhattisgarh. One officer was injured in an IED blast, and the other during an exchange of fire.
(Source: ANI)
India-France-Australia Trilateral Senior Officials’ Meeting Held Today
The three countries took stock of the progress made on the outcomes of the Foreign Secretary level Trilateral Dialogue held in September 2020 stated the Ministry of External Affairs. The nations also discussed the next steps to be taken for furthering trilateral cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region.
(Source: ANI)
Production-Linked Incentive Scheme Brings 22,500 Jobs
Centre’s Production-Linked Incentive Scheme, launched during COVID-19 in April, is to have delivered “production worth Rs 35,000 crores, created 22,500 jobs & brought around Rs 1,300 investment” according to Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad. He added that the Cabinet has approved the “PLI Scheme for Pharmaceuticals for a period of financial year 2020-21 to 2028-29”.
In the next five years, Prasad estimates that in the scheme “production worth Rs 10 lakh crores will happen & around 8 lakhs-9 lakhs of direct & indirect jobs will be created”.
(Source: ANI)
CBI Files Supplementary Charge Sheet Against TMC Leader in Cattle Smuggling Case
The CBI on Wednesday filed a supplementary charge sheet against Kolkata-based businessman and TMC leader Binay Mishra in connection with the cattle smuggling case, officials said.
(Source: PTI)
Toolkit Case: Delhi Court Seeks Police's Response on Shantanu's Anticipatory Bail Plea
A Delhi court on Wednesday sought a response from the Delhi Police on the anticipatory bail plea moved by Shantanu Muluk, an accused in the controversial 'toolkit' case. The court has adjourned the matter for Thursday.
13,742 New COVID Cases, India's Tally Over 1.10 Cr
India on Wednesday reported 13,742 new COVID-19 cases, taking the tally in the country to 1,10,30,176. The death toll increased by 104 to 1,56,567.
According to the Union Health Ministry data, there are currently 1,46,907 active cases in the country, while 1,07,26,702 patients have been discharged, with 14,037 discharges recorded in the last 24 hours.
Sensex Jumps 161 Points to 49,912 in Opening Trade
Sensex on Wednesday jumped 160.58 points to 49,911.99 in the opening trade, while Nifty advanced 54.15 points to 14,761.95.
(Source: PTI)
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