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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to Make Statement in LS Today
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will make a statement in Rajya Sabha at 10:30 am today regarding the ‘present situation in Eastern Ladakh’.
(Source: ANI)
India Reports Nearly 13k Fresh COVID-19 Cases
India reports 12,923 new COVID-19 cases, taking total cases in the country to 1,08,71,294, as death toll rises to 1,55,360. Meanwhile, active cases stands at 1,42,562, while total discharges are at 1,05,73,372.
SC Refuses to Grant Bail to Akhil Gogoi
The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to grant bail to activist Akhil Gogoi who was arrested under UAPA during anti-CAA protests in Assam.
(Source: LiveLaw)
Maharashtra Governor Barred From Boarding State Govt Aircraft
Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari was reportedly barred from boarding a state government aircraft to fly to Dehradun and then onto Mussoorie for an official function, airport sources said on Thursday.
(Source: IANS)
Sensex Jumps 222 Points to End at 51,532
Sensex on Thursday jumped 222.13 points to end at 51,531.52, while Nifty rose 66.80 points to 15,173.30.
Maha Govt Issues Guidelines for Birth Anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
The Maharashtra government on Thursday issued guidelines, saying no processions or big gatherings should be organised on the birth anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on 19 February due to the COVID-19 situation.
(Source: PTI)
2,072 Indians Have Died Due to Coronavirus in Various Countries: Govt
A total of 2,072 Indians have died due to coronavirus in various countries, with the highest death toll of 906 being reported in Saudi Arabia, followed by 375 in the United Arab Emirates, the government said on Thursday.
(Source: PTI)
Aftermath of Hathras Case: ED Files Charge Sheet Against PFI, Students' Wing
The Enforcement Directorate on Thursday filed its first charge sheet against the Popular Front of India (PFI) and its students' wing on money laundering charges, claiming its members wanted to "incite communal riots and spread terror" in the aftermath of last year’s Hathras gang rape case.
(Source: PTI)
74.3 Lakh People Vaccinated Against COVID in India So Far
The cumulative number of healthcare workers and frontline workers vaccinated against COVID-19 till now stands at 74,30,866, the Health Ministry said on Thursday.
(Source: ANI)
BBC World News Banned in Mainland China for 'Content Violation'
BBC World News has been banned in mainland China for 'content violation', news agency AFP reported, citing state media.