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Biden Wins South Carolina Primary to Boost His Presidential Campaign
Former US vice president Joe Biden won the South Carolina primary on Saturday, giving a big boost to his presidential campaign.
Biden, 77, scored more than 50 per cent of the total votes counted in the crucial state of South Carolina, where the primaries for the Democratic party's presidential race were held on Saturday, 29 February. Senator Bernie Sanders, 78, was a distant second with 17 per cent of the votes counted.
On the Republican side, President Donald Trump, who is seeking re-election, decisively won the GOP primary.
4 Injured in LPG Cylinder Blast in Hyderabad
Four people were injured in LPG cylinder blast at a house in the Malakpet area of Hyderabad on Saturday, 29 February night The condition of all 4 injured is stable.
Army Officer Dies Trying to Save His Dog From Fire
An Army officer died while trying to save his dog during a fire incident in Gulmarg area of Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said on Sunday, 1 March.
A fire had broken out in an officers' hut Saturday night and Major Ankit Budhraja of Corps Signals, attached with SSTC Gulmarg, rescued his wife and one of his dogs. However, while rescuing another dog, the major received burn injuries up to 90 per cent and died on the spot, a police official said.
The fire was brought under control by firefighters with the assistance of local police.
The body of the Army officer has been shifted to sub-district hospital Tangmarg for further medico-legal formalities.
Two Cargo Trains Collide in Madhya Pradesh, People Feared Trapped
Two cargo trains carrying coal collide in Singrauli. Loco pilot and assistant loco pilot reported to be trapped. Rescue operation by NTPC team and police is underway.
2 Trying to Cross Closed Railway Crossing Run Over by Train in Ludhiana
Two people were killed after being run over by a train when they were allegedly trying to cross a closed railway crossing on two-wheelers here, a railway police official said on Sunday, 1 March.
The incident took place on Saturday evening on the busiest Delhi-Amritsar section near Giaspura on the outskirts of Ludhiana city.
The Railway police said seven others, who were also trying to cross the closed railway crossing, suffered injuries. At the time of the incident, most people were trying to cross the closed railway crossing on two-wheelers when Amritsar-bound Shatabdi Express from Delhi passed the area, the official said.
Pope Francis Expels Kerala Priest Convicted of Rape
Adhering to a policy of "zero tolerance" for clergy who sexually exploit minors, Pope Francis has expelled a Kerala priest convicted of rape from all priestly duties and rights, according to church officials.
Syro-Malabar Church priest Robin Vadakkumchery is currently serving a jail term for impregnating a 16-year-old girl in Mananthavady diocese.
Maruti Suzuki Sales Dip 1% in February
The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) on Sunday, 1 March reported a 1.1 per cent decline in sales at 1,47,110 units in February.
The company had sold 1,48,682 units in February last year, Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) said in a statement.
Gangster Ejaz Lakdawala's Aide Arrested in Mumbai
Mumbai Police anti extortion cell arrested Nadeem Lakdawala, a close aide of gangster Ejaz Lakdawala from Mumbai Airport on 29 February. Nadeem was produced before a court today and has been sent to police custody till 3 March.
(Source: ANI)
Punjab State Food & Drug Administration Prohibits Online Supply of Food by Food Business Operators Without Hygiene Rating
State Food & Drug Administration of Punjab has prohibited online supply of food by Food Business Operators (FBO) who do not possess hygiene rating. It has also prohibited food supply aggregators from sourcing food from the operators whose rating is less than three out of five marks.
Illegal Entries for 1,951 Acres of Land Expunged in J&K's Kishtwar
The authorities in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir have expunged illegal entries for 1,951 acres of state, forest and common land, and directed revenue officials to keep a close vigil on the encroachers, officials said on Sunday, 1 March.
The Kishtwar district administration under the supervision of District Development Commissioner Rajinder Singh Tara removed the illegal entries for 1,562 acres of state land, about 349 acres of forest land and 40 acres of common land in the district, the officials said.
Maha Speaker Supports Demand for Caste-Based Census
Maharashtra Legislative Assembly Speaker Nana Patole on Sunday, 1 March said he would support the demand of OBC leaders to boycott the exercise to conduct the General Census 2021 if a caste-based enumeration is not allowed.
Speaking at an event here, the Speaker said leaders cutting across the party lines had demanded that a delegation be sent to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah for allowing the caste-based Census to find the population of people from Other Backward Classes (OBCs).
(Source: PTI)
HAL Finalises Plan to Produce Military Helicopter on Par With Boeing's Apache Guardian
In an ambitious project with strategic significance, aerospace major Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) has started ground work to produce a 10 to 12 tonne attack helicopter by 2027 which will be comparable with some of the best medium-lift military choppers globally like the Apache of the Boeing.
Chairman and Managing Director of HAL R Madhavan said the aim of the mega project is to stop import of more than Rs 4 lakh crore worth of military helicopters for the three services in the coming years.
(Source: PTI)
Entry and exit gates of Tilak Nagar metro station have been closed, reported ANI quoting DMRC.
4 Militant Associates Held in J&K's Budgam
Four militant associates were arrested from Budgam district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said on Sunday, 1 March adding arms and ammunition were recovered from their possession.
Acting on a tip-off, security forces arrested Muzamil Nabi, Umer Ajaz-- both residents of Kanihama--Rouf Bhat and Ishfaq Bhat-- residents of Kantebagh S K Pora, they said.
The four were involved in providing logistic support and shelter to active militants operating in the areas of Magam Budgam in central Kashmir, police said.
(Source: PTI)
DMRC Security Update: Entry & Exit of Six Metro Stations Closed
Entry & exit of Nangloi, Surajmal Stadium, Badarpur, Tughlakabad, Uttam Nagar west and Nawada are closed.
4 Dead, 8 Injured in Chilli-Laden Lorry's Accident in AP
Four people died and eight others were injured when a red chilli-laden lorry fell into a quarry after losing its balance, in Srirampuram of Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh. The injured people were taken to a hospital.
2 Missiles Hit Near US Embassy in Baghdad
Two missiles hit the green zone of Iraq’s capital Baghdad in the vicinity of the US Embassy, AFP reported.