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Uttarakhand Congress President Ganesh Godiy resigns

Ukraine won't join NATO, says Ukraine President Zelensky

Assam government withdraws ecurity cover of 732 persons

Govt has no plan to revamp capital gains tax structure, says Finance Ministry

Supreme Court allows 'Media One' channel to resume broadcast

All existing COVID-19 restrictions removed in Punjab

Leaders of Poland, Czech Republic and Slovakia travelling to Kyiv on European Union mission to show support for Ukraine

Leaders of Poland, Czech Republic and Slovakia travelling to Kyiv on European Union mission to show support for Ukraine, reports AP.

Congress approves candidature of Mohd Khaleel Ullah for biennial election to Bihar Legislative Council

ANI reported that Congress approved the candidature of Mohd Khaleel Ullah as the party candidate for the biennial election to the Bihar Legislative Council from Vaishali Local Authorities' constituency.

Ishrat Jahan did not create idea of Chakka Jam; not part of incriminating WhatsApp groups: Delhi court bail order

According to Bar and Bench, a Delhi court while granting bail to Ishrat Jahan stated that she did not create the idea of Chakka Jam and was not part of incriminating WhatsApp groups.

China does not want to be 'affected' by Russia sanctions

China says it does not want to be 'affected' by Russia sanctions, reported AFP.

Madras HC says government servants should not be allowed to use mobile phones for personal use during office hours

According to ANI, the Madras High Court has said that government servants should not be allowed to use mobile phones for personal use during office hours. Madras HC Justice SM Subramaniam directed Tamil Nadu Government to frame regulations in this regard and take action against those who do not follow the rules.

Nawab Malik denied interim relief by Bombay HC; judicial custody to continue

India gives utmost priority to safety and security of weapon system: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

PTI quoted Defence Minister Rajnath Singh as saying that India gives utmost priority to safety and security of weapon system. His statement came after India accidentally fired a missile into Pakistan.

Nearly 30 million under lockdown in China as virus surges

AFP reported that nearly 30 million are under lockdown in China as the virus surges.

Loud explosions heard in centre of Ukraine capital Kyiv

Loud explosions were heard in the centre of Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, reported AFP.

Bombay HC to pronounce judgment in Nawab Malik's plea that FIR against him be cancelled today

ANI reported that the Bombay High Court will pronounce today the judgement in Maharashtra minister & NCP leader Nawab Malik's plea demanding that the FIR against him be cancelled. The plea calls ED's action against him 'wrong' and his arrest 'illegal', in the Dawood Ibrahim money laundering case.

Unidentified militant killed in encounter with security forces in Pulwama district

According to PTI, an unidentified militant has been killed in an encounter with the security forces in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir.

Sensex jumps over 142 points, trading at 56,628

ANI reported that the Sensex jumped over 142 points, trading at 56,628, while Nifty is trading at 16,893.

India reports 2,568 new Covid cases, 97 deaths in the last 24 hours

According to ANI, India reported 2,568 new Covid cases, 4,722 recoveries and 97 deaths in the last 24 hours.

Active case: 33,917 (0.08%)

Daily positivity rate: 0.37%

Total recoveries: 4,24,46,171

Death toll: 5,15,974

Encounter breaks out between terrorists and security forces in Awantipora district, J&K

According to the Jammu and Kashmir police, an encounter broke out between terrorists and security forces in the Charsoo area of Awantipora district, reported NDTV.

Karnataka HC to pronounce judgment in Hijab row case today

ANI reported that the Karnataka High Court will pronounce a judgment in the Hijab row case today at 10:30 am.