Live News Updates: Peace talks are underway, hopeful PM Modi’s initiative will bear fruit, Home Minister Amit Shah said at the Tuensang rally
February 21, 2023 / 01:49 PM IST
Live News: Incidents of unruly behaviour by air passengers under control says DGCA chief Arun KumarÂ
Incidents of unrulybehaviourby air passengers under control saysDGCAchiefArunKumar,rules are now strictly enforced, DGCA chief Arun Kumar toldPTI
February 21, 2023 / 01:37 PM IST
Live News: Eknath Shinde-led faction allotted Shiv Sena office in Parliament
Shiv Sena office in Parliament House allotted to Eknath Shinde-led faction, the Lok Sabha Secretariat said
February 21, 2023 / 01:28 PM IST
Live News: Criminal complaint registered against Prithvi Shaw, Ashish Surendra Yadav, Brijesh & others
Criminal complaint registered against Prithvi Shaw, Ashish Surendra Yadav, Brijesh & others (not known to complainant) for illegal acts of molesting and outraging the modesty of Sapna Gill u/s 34, 120b, 144, 146, 148, 149, 323, 324, 351, 354 & 509 of IPC, Advocate Ali Kaashif Deshmukh said
February 21, 2023 / 01:11 PM IST
Live News: Seminar being held this week will build consensus on crypto assets
‘One of the seminars being organised this week at the G-20 meeting will be to help build consensus on crypto assets. The work is already underway by various delegations’ says Ajay Seth, Department of Economic Affairs Secretary
February 21, 2023 / 01:05 PM IST
Live News:Even as inflation is high, there are growth concerns says Dept of Economic Affairs Secretary Ajay Seth
-Even as inflation is high, there are growth concerns. There are indications that growth will slow down at the global level. At the same time, there are certain countries which are facing huge debt problems, especially on the external side. So finding lasting solutions for them will also figure prominently in this week’s G-20 discussions, Ajay Seth said
February 21, 2023 / 01:01 PM IST
Live News: More than 70 delegates from G-20,expected to attend Finance Minister & Central Bank Governors meetingÂ
-The Department of Economic Affairs Secretary Ajay Seth said more than 70 delegates from G-20 and other invited countries are expected to attend this week’s 1st Finance Minister & Central Bank Governors meeting in Bengaluru.
-Seth added, ‘Tough conditions at the macro level have somewhat eased in recent months. But…inflation rates are high. In such a situation, co-ordination among major economies is vital and we expect that will form a major part of the discussion at this week’s meeting of 1st Finance Minister & Central Bank Governors G-20 meeting in Bengaluru’
February 21, 2023 / 12:53 PM IST
Live News: Hopeful AFSPA will be removed from Nagaland in next three-four years, says Home Minister Amit Shah
‘There has been 70% dip in violence, 60 pc decrease in deaths of security forces, 83 pc reduction in civilian deaths in North East,there are some issues related to development, rights of eastern Nagaland, those will be addressed after polls’ Amit Shah said
February 21, 2023 / 12:34 PM IST
Live News: President Droupadi Murmu addresses Arunachal Pradesh Assembly
-‘Foundation of modern democracy in Arunachal Pradesh started in 1967 with NEFA Panchayat Raj Regulation at rural level. In chain of development after that, on 15th Aug 1975, Pradesh Council was converted into Provisional Legislative Assembly of UT’ says President Droupadi Murmu in Arunachal Assembly
-‘It’s a matter of delight that in that in the first Legislative Assembly, Sibo Kai was nominated as the first woman member. In the beginning, there were 33 members and their number increased to 60 on 20th Feb 1987 when Arunachal Pradesh was granted full statehood, President Droupadi Murmu said
February 21, 2023 / 12:16 PM IST
Live News: Magisterial Court transfer case to Sessions Court in Shraddha murder caseÂ
-The magisterial court has transferred the Shraddha Murder case to the Sessions Court for trial.
-The Magisterial Court stated that scrutiny of documents is complete.
-Section 302 of IPC is exclusively triable by Sessions Court.
-Recently magisterial court took cognizance on Delhi Police chargesheet
February 21, 2023 / 11:59 AM IST
Chandigarh | Haryana Congress leaders, led by Bhupinder Singh Hooda, marched to the Vidhan Sabha today in protest against State Government over various issues. pic.twitter.com/wxAnrCU60P
— ANI (@ANI) February 21, 2023
February 21, 2023 / 11:52 AM IST
Maharashtra Political Crisis
– Supreme Court agrees to hear Uddhav Thackerey faction’s appeal against EC’s bow and arrow symbol on 22nd February at 3:30 PM.
– Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal mentions the matter.
– CJI Chandrachud led bench to hear the case after the Constitution Bench, which is incidentally hearing a matter pertaining to Maharashtra Political Crisis
February 21, 2023 / 11:40 AM IST
PM Modi LIVE at the launch of cross-border linkage between UPI and PayNow
– UPI is expanding its footprint in other nations as well
February 21, 2023 / 11:34 AM IST
RBI on cross-border linkage between UPI and PayNowÂ
– To begin with, State Bank of India, Indian Overseas Bank, Indian Bank and ICICI Bank will facilitate both inward and outward remittances while Axis Bank and DBS India will facilitate inward remittances
– For Singapore users, the service will be made available through DBS-Singapore and Liquid Group (a non-bank financial institution). More number of banks will be included in the linkage over time
– To begin with, an Indian user can remit up to ₹60,000 in a day (equivalent to around SGD 1,000)
February 21, 2023 / 11:23 AM IST
Singapore PM Lee LIVE at the launch of cross-border linkage between UPI and PayNowÂ
– Linkage will offer faster, safer and secure cross border payments.
February 21, 2023 / 11:18 AM IST
PM Modi LIVE at the launch of cross-border linkage between UPI and PayNowÂ
– UPI is the most preferred mechanism for payments in India
– Soon India’s digital wallet transaction are going to overtake last year
February 21, 2023 / 11:16 AM IST
PM Modi LIVE at the launch of cross-border linkage between UPI and PayNowÂ
– This facility will provide low cost and real time option of cross border remittances between two countries
– This has given lot of speed to financial inclusion
February 21, 2023 / 11:14 AM IST
PM Modi LIVE at the launch of cross-border linkage between UPI and PayNowÂ
– Launch of UPI Paynow linkage is gift to the citizens of the both countries.
February 21, 2023 / 10:59 AM IST
Meghalaya elections
– Titosstarwell Chyne, UDP candidate from Sohra told ANI, “We expect UDP to play a very important role. Our target is to lead the Govt. Nobody can form a govt without UDP. We’ll get around 15 plus seats.”
February 21, 2023 / 10:50 AM IST
India, Singapore to launch cross-border linkage between UPI and PayNow
– Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Singapore counterpart Lee Hsien Loong will see the launch and linkage of cross-border connectivity between the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) of India and PayNow of Singapore on February 21, according to a press statement from the Prime Minister’s Office.
– Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das and Ravi Menon, Managing Director, Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), will kick off the linkage through a video conferencing at 11 am on February 21.
February 21, 2023 / 10:39 AM IST
Coronavirus Update: Active Covid cases in country rise to 1,921
– India logged 95 new coronavirus infections, while the active cases increased to 1,921, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Tuesday.
– The death toll stands at 5,30,761, the data updated at 8 am stated.
February 21, 2023 / 10:29 AM IST
News Alert
– Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) meeting to be held tomorrow in Delhi.
February 21, 2023 / 10:20 AM IST
Tunisha Sharma death case
– Accused Sheezan Khan filed a bail plea before Vasai Court, hearing on February 23, reported ANI. Waliv Police has filed a 524-page chargesheet against him.
– His plea states that chargesheet has been filed & Police investigation is complete so accused should be granted bail
February 21, 2023 / 10:10 AM IST
Delhi records minimum temperature of 16.1 degrees Celsius
– The mercury in the national capital settled at 16.1 degrees Celsius Tuesday morning, five notches above normal.
February 21, 2023 / 10:02 AM IST
News Alert
– Search operations underway at Noida office of Uflex
– According to CNBC, IT department alleges concealment of income via issuance of bogus bills etc
February 21, 2023 / 10:00 AM IST
Education minister terms current education system ‘burdensome’, foundational learning gets an overhaul
– On February 20, Minister for Education Dharmendra Pradhan launched the play and activity-based learning programme called Jaadui Pitara. Keeping the essence of multilingualism, a key focus of India’s National Education Policy, alive, the programme is available in 13 languages for children aged 3-8.
– Terming it a ‘transformation in education,’ the Minister called the current education system “burdensome.” Stressing the need for its overhaul, he continued, “It is unfortunate when you hear cases of suicide in colleges. The reason for the same is deep-rooted. Our current education system burdens the students in a way that they fear it. We have to remove that fear from their hearts.”
February 21, 2023 / 09:50 AM IST
Food Safety Dept to undergo performance audits district-wise in Kerala
– The Food Safety Department will undergo a performance audit district-wise in the state to evaluate its enforcement activities, the Kerala government has said.
– Speaking at a meeting of the Assistant Commissioners of the Food Safety Department, health minister Veena George said that the government would not allow corruption in the department as it was a bigger offense than adulteration of food.
February 21, 2023 / 09:41 AM IST
New Zealand needs to rebuild for weather resilience, PM Hipkins says
– After last week’s damaging cyclone, New Zealand needs to rebuild with more resilient infrastructure to cope with more frequent and intense weather events, the prime minister said Tuesday.
– Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has described Cyclone Gabrielle, which caused widespread damage on New ZealandÂ’s North Island and claimed 11 lives, as the countryÂ’s most damaging natural disaster in at least a generation.
February 21, 2023 / 09:30 AM IST
Kerala government to screen Anganwadi employees for anaemia
– The Kerala government has decided to screen all of its Anganwadi employees for anaemia as part of its ‘Vilarchayil Ninnu Valarchayilekku’ (from anaemia to growth) or ‘ViVa’ campaign to deal with the disease.
– State Health Minister Veena George said the campaign would commence in the Women and Child Development (WCD) Department.
February 21, 2023 / 09:20 AM IST
NIA conducts searches in Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Delhi, Chandigarh, UP, Gujarat and MP
– National Investigation Agency is conducting searches and raids at more than 70 places in Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Delhi, Chandigarh, UP, Gujarat and MP regarding a case registered by NIA against gangster and their criminal syndicate.
February 21, 2023 / 09:10 AM IST
Australia aligned with other nations on Russia, Belarus athlete ban
– The Australian government said on Tuesday it was aligned with 34 other nations on the call for the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to ban Russian and Belarusian athletes from its competitions, despite not being marked as a signatory to the statement.
– The British government issued the joint statement on Monday on behalf of “more than 30 like-minded nations”, which held a summit addressed by Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy earlier this month.
– Australia was a signatory to two statements on the matter which were agreed by “35 like-minded nations” last year but was the only one of those countries not represented in Monday’s new pledge.
February 21, 2023 / 09:00 AM IST
Putin set for major Ukraine war speech after Biden walks streets of Kyiv
– Russian President Vladimir Putin was due to make a speech today setting out aims for the second year of his invasion of Ukraine, a day after U.S. President Joe Biden walked central Kyiv promising to stand with Ukraine as long as it takes.
– “When (Russian President Vladimir) Putin launched his invasion nearly one year ago, he thought Ukraine was weak and the West was divided. He thought he could outlast us. But he was dead wrong,” Biden said.
February 21, 2023 / 08:50 AM IST
Shiv Sena Executive meeting to be held today
– First National Executive meeting of Shivs Sena to be held today in the evening, after Election Commission of India’s order (allotting Shiv Sena name & Bow and Arrow to Shinde faction).
– Some new office bearers may be elected/appointed, said Maharashtra minister, Deepak Kesarkar.
February 21, 2023 / 08:40 AM IST
News Alert
– Seattle considers historic law barring caste discrimination
February 21, 2023 / 08:29 AM IST
Nagaland Elections
– Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that “the Central government promised the people of Nagaland that the government is committed to the early solution to the decades-old Naga political issue.”
February 21, 2023 / 08:20 AM IST
G7 finance chiefs to meet on Feb 23 to discuss measures against Russia
– Financial leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) will meet on February 23 to discuss measures against Russia that will put pressure on it to end the Ukraine war, Japan’s Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Tuesday.
– Japan will chair the meeting of finance ministers and central bank governors from the G7 nations in the Indian city of Bengaluru. The meeting will come almost a year since Russia invaded Ukraine, calling it a “special military operation”.
February 21, 2023 / 08:09 AM IST
Nagaland Elections
– DGP Rupin Sharma said that EC mandated polling should be free & fair which means political parties, workers & people should abstain from seeking or giving favours.
– He further said that this includes liquor, cash & any other freebie and so, police has enhanced checking of vehicles.
February 21, 2023 / 07:59 AM IST
UAE to host first I2U2 vice-ministerial meeting
– The United Arab Emirates is set to host the first vice-ministerial meeting of the I2U2 in Abu Dhabi this week.
– It will be attended by senior officials from the four countries – India, Israel, the United States and the UAE.
– Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jose W Fernandez will lead the US delegation at the meeting in Abu Dhabi on February 21-22, according to an official statement.
February 21, 2023 / 07:50 AM IST
Mumbai police registers a case after scuffle broke out at Sonu Nigam’s concert in Chembur, one booked
– According to reports, Sonu Nigam is admitted to a hospital and his guru Ghulam Mustafa Khan’s son and his close aid Rabbani Khan and his bodyguard have sustained some injuries. They are also currently being treated at the hospital.
– A scuffle broke out between the singer’s bodyguards and Shiv Sena MLA Prakash Phaterpekar’s son and nephew who reportedly wanted to click a selfie with Sonu.
February 21, 2023 / 07:41 AM IST
World order depends on events in Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskiy says
– A world order based on rules and humanity depends on how events play out in Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on February 20.
– “It is right now and here in Ukraine that the future of a world order based on rules, humanity and predictability is being decided,” Zelenskiy said in his nightly video address, delivered after a surprise visit to Kyiv by U.S. President Joe Biden.
February 21, 2023 / 07:29 AM IST
Brazil landslides
– Death toll due to flooding and landslides because of heavy rains in coastal areas of southeast Brazil has risen to 36 while 40 people are missing, Reuters reported
February 21, 2023 / 07:19 AM IST
Turkey earthquake
– At least 3 people killed while 213 were wounded after two fresh earthquakes jolted southern Hatay province in Turkey.
– Search & rescue efforts underway at 3 sites, reports Turkey’s Anadolu news agency.
February 21, 2023 / 07:18 AM IST
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