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Denied Ticket by Mamata Banerjee, TMC MLA Sonali Guha to Join BJP
Sonali Guha, once a close aide of Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee and a four-time MLA of the party, on Sunday said she will join the BJP, two days after being denied a ticket for the upcoming Assembly polls in West Bengal. Guha told reporters she was requested by BJP national vice president Mukul Roy to join the saffron party at its Hastings office in Kolkata on Monday.
(Source: PTI)
India Reports Spike of 18,599 Fresh COVID-19 Cases
India reports 18,599 new COVID-19 cases, taking total cases in the country to 1,12,29,398, as death toll rises to 1,57,853. Meanwhile, active cases stands at 1,88,747, while total discharges are at 1,08,82,798.
Markets: Sensex Rises 273 Points to 50,679
Sensex rises 273.87 points to 50,679.19 in opening trade; Nifty up 76.95 points at 15,015.05.
(Source: PTI)
TS Singh Deo Tests Positive for COVID-19
Chhattisgarh Health Minister TS Singh Deo says he has tested positive for COVID-19.
Suvendu Adhikari to File Nomination Papers on 12 March
BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari to file nomination papers from Nandigram Assembly seat on 12 March. He will face Mamata Banerjee in the election.
(Source: ANI)
Delhi Court Finds Ariz Khan Guilty in Batla House Encounter Case
A Delhi Court on Monday held Ariz Khan guilty and convicted him in the Batla House encounter case.
(Source: ANI)
Madhya Pradesh Assembly Passes MP Freedom of Religion Bill
The Madhya Pradesh Freedom of Religion Bill, 2021 has been passed in the state Assembly.
(Source: ANI)
Delhi Jal Board Moves SC Against Haryana to 'Avert Severe Water Crisis'
The Delhi Jal Board has moved the Supreme Court against Haryana to avert severe water crisis, to immediately stop the discharge of untreated pollutants into the river Yamuna and to also release sufficient water to the national capital, its vice chairperson Raghav Chadha said on Monday.
(Source: ANI)
6 Feared Dead After Fire Breaks Out in Kolkata Building
At least six people were feared dead after a fire broke out on the 13th floor of a multi-storey building at Strand road in Kolkata on Monday.
16,96,588 COVID Vaccine Doses Given Today: Govt
A total of 16,96,588 vaccine doses against COVID-19 were given till 9 pm on Monday, the Centre said, taking the cumulative number of doses given till now to 2,26,85,598.
(Source: ANI)