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Sensex Tumbles 726 Points to 50,718 in Opening Trade
Sensex on Thursday tumbled 726.29 points to 50,718.36 in the opening trade, while Nifty dropped 197.05 points to 15,048.55.
(Source: PTI)
17,407 New COVID Cases, India's Tally Over 1.11 Cr
India on Thursday reported 17,407 new cases of coronavirus, taking the tally in the country to 1,11,56,923. The death toll increased by 89 to 1,57,435.
According to the Union Health Ministry data, there are currently 1,73,413 active cases across the country, while 1,08,26,075 patients have been discharged so far, with 14,031 discharges reported in the last 24 hours.
242 Cases in India Till Now With UK, SA and Brazil Variants of COVID
The total number of cases infected with the UK, South Africa and Brazil variants of coronavirus in India stands at 242, the Health Ministry said on Thursday.
3 Security Personnel Killed in IED Blast 'Triggered' by Naxals in J'khand
Three security personnel were killed and two others were injured in an IED blast triggered by Naxals in the forests of Jharkhand's West Singhbhum district, officials said on Thursday.
(Source: PTI)
Darjeeling: Fire Breaks Out at Shangri-La Regency, No Casualty
A fire broke out at iconic Shangri-la Regency hotel in Darjeeling. According to the police, no casualty was reported.
(Source: PTI)
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee to Hold in Women's 'Padyatra' on 7 March
TMC leader Chandrima Bhattacharya has announced that West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee will hold a women’s 'Padyatra' on 7 March in Darjeeling, Siliguri against the hike in LPG prices.
(Source: ANI)
Odisha Govt Sings MoU With ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel for a Steel Plant in Kendrapada
Odisha government and ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel sign a Memorandum of Understanding to set up a 12 million ton integrated steel plant in Odisha’s Kendrapada district with an investment of Rs 50,000 crores.
(Source: ANI)
Zimbabwe Becomes 1st African Country to Authorise India's COVAXIN
Zimbabwe becomes the first African county to authorise the use of COVAXIN, India's indigenous COVID-19 vaccine. The Indian Embassy has informed that India will try to deliver to the vaccines at the earliest.
(Source: ANI)
Tamil Nadu Polls: BJP President Writes to EC to Restrain Rahul Gandhi from Campaigning
Tamil Nadu BJP President L Murugan has written to the Election Commission to prevent Rahul Gandhi from campaigning in the State for violating the Model Code of Conduct, and have asked the EC to issue a direction for registering an FIR against Gandhi under 124A of the Indian Penal Code.
(Source: ANI)
Uttarakhand Govt Allocates Rs 87.56 Crores to Double Farmers' Income by 2022
In the 2021-22 Budget, Uttarakhand government has allocated Rs 87.56 crores for the Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana for the purpose of doubling the farmers' income by 2022. Rs 20 crores have been allocated for Mukhyamantri Rajya Krishi Yojna.
Maha Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari Accepts Forest Minister Sanjay Rathod's Resignation
Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari has accepted the resignation of Forest Minister Sanjay Rathod, who had tendered his resignation after his alleged involvement in the death of a woman in Pune in February.
(Source: ANI)
Tsunami Warning After 6.9 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes New Zealand
A Tsunami warning has been issued after a 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck off New Zealand's North Island, the United States Geological Survey reported.
(Source: AFP)
Made in India COVID-19 Vaccines Reach Canada
Made in India COVID-19 vaccine doses reached Canada on Thursday, 4 March.
(Source: ANI)
Cumulative Number of COVID-19 Vaccine Doses Administered in India Crosses 1.77 Crores
The Union Health Ministry informed on Thursday that the total number of COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in the country has crossed 1.77 crores.
Narcotics Cell Arrests 3 Drug Traffickers With 306 Grams of Heroin in Delhi
Narcotics Cell has arrested three drug traffickers, including two women with 306 grams of heroin in Delhi.
(Source: ANI)