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Kolkata Knight Riders wins toss, elects to bowl against Chennai Super Kings

Complaint filed against Vivek Agnihotri over his remark calling people of Bhopal homosexuals

Kerala records 496 new Covid cases, no death in 24 hrs

3 Naxalites shot dead by security forces in Jharkhand

WB govt issues order stating all state govt office will remain open during nationwide strike

Govt may soon allow precaution dose of COVID-19 for Indians travelling o

Congress to launch 'Mehngai Mukt Bharat Abhiyan' on the issue of inflation and fuel price hike from 31st March

ANI reported that Congress will launch a 'Mehngai Mukt Bharat Abhiyan' on the issue of inflation and fuel price hike from 31st March to 7th April.

People protest, remove stone laid down for K-Rail Silver Line project in Nattassery

Russia's "bragging" about its nuclear weapons fuelling dangerous arms race, says Zelensky

AFP reported that Ukraine's Zelensky told the Doha Forum that Russia is "bragging" about its nuclear weapons fuelling dangerous arms race.

Ukraine President Zelensky urges Qatar to hike gas output to counter Russia

AFP reported that Ukraine's President Zelensky urged Qatar to hike gas output to counter Russia.

Akhilesh Yadav to be leader of Opposition in UP Assembly

CBI names 21 accused under Section 147, 148, 149 in Birbhum violence

ANI reported that the CBI named 21 accused under Section 147, 148, 149 and other Sections in FIR on suspected offence of armed rioting in the West Bengal Birbhum violence case.

Rs 9,669 Cr allocated for health sector: Sisodia

PTI quoted Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia as saying that Rs 9,669 Cr has been allocated for the health sector, Rs 475 Cr for mohalla clinics and polyclinics, and Rs 1,900 Cr to upgrade Delhi govt hospitals.

New electronic city to be set up in Delhi: Manish Sisodia

Deputy CM Manish Sisodia announced in his Budget speech that a new electronic city will be set up in Delhi, reported PTI.

Restriction of keeping 3 seats vacant on international flight removed: AAI

ANI quoted the Airports Authority of India as saying, "As per revised COVID19 guidelines, the restriction of keeping 3 seats vacant on International flights is removed. Also, the requirement of a complete PPE kit for crew members stands removed."

UP CM Yogi Adityanath's first cabinet meeting extends free ration scheme by another three months

PTI reported that UP CM Yogi Adityanath's first cabinet meeting extended the free ration scheme by another three months.

Budget will address the post-Covid need of youth and people of Delhi: Deputy CM Manish Sisodia

Ahead of presenting the Union Territory's budget for 2022-23 in the Assembly today, ANI quoted Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia as saying that the budget will address the post-Covid need of youth and people of Delhi.

Jharkhand CM wrote to Union Coal Minister over nonpayment of long-standing legitimate dues

ANI reported that Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren wrote to the Union Coal and Mines Minister Pralhad Joshi over nonpayment of long-standing legitimate dues of Rs 1.36 lakh crores related to mining done by Central PSUs on March 2.

India logs 1,660 new Covid cases & 4100 deaths in the last 24 hours

According to ANI, India logged 1,660 new Covid cases & 4100 deaths (deaths include backlog from some states) in the last 24 hours. Active caseload stands at 16,741, while total vaccination stands at 1,82,87,68,476.

Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins passes away

Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins passed away, reported AFP.

Fire breaks out in godown in Thane

ANI quoted the Thane Municipal Corporation as saying that dousing is underway after a fire broke out in a godown in Kanaya Nagar, Thane around 3:20 am this morning. No casualty or injury reported so far.

Saudi-led coalition launches retaliatory strikes against Yemen's Sanaa and Hodeidah

AFP reported that the Saudi-led coalition launched retaliatory strikes against Yemen's Sanaa and Hodeidah.

Petrol, diesel prices hiked by 80 paise a litre each, fourth increase in five days

PTI reported that petrol and diesel prices were hiked by 80 paise a litre each, which is the fourth increase in five days, taking the total hike now to Rs 3.2/litre.