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PTI quoted West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee as saying, "Not justifying Birbhum killings, but such incidents are more frequent in UP, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar and Rajasthan."

ANI reported that a level 2 fire broke out at the Vitthal Niwas building in Mumbai. Three fire tenders are present at the spot. No injuries were reported, according to the Mumbai Fire Brigade.

ANI reported that the Rajya Sabha has been adjourned till 2 pm.

ANI reported that the National Commission for Women (NCW) has taken cognizance of the Birbhum incident and written to DGP West Bengal and SP Birbhum to arrest and take stringent action against the culprits and to intimate the action taken into the matter to the Commission within 24 hours.

AFP reported that UK's inflation jumped to 6.2%, which is the highest since 1992, according to data.

ANI reported that Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann paid tribute to Bhagat Singh in Khatkar Kalan, on the occasion of Shaheed Diwas. "We are launching the anti-corruption helpline number today where you can lodge complains and we will take action on that," he said.

NDTV reported that for the IPL, that starts this Saturday, fans will be allowed in stadiums.

ANI reported that the National Disaster Management Authority, Ministry of Home Affairs revoked the provisions of the Disaster Management Act for Covid containment measures. Advisories on Covid containment measures, including the use of face masks will continue, read the official order.

ANI reported that the Lok Sabha has been adjourned till 12 noon.

PTI reported that the Rajya Sabha proceedings have been adjourned till noon after opposition parties protested the hike in fuel, other commodity prices.

PTI reported that RJD leader Lalu Prasad, who was brought to AIIMS Delhi on Tuesday, was kept under observation overnight in emergency department before being discharged at around 3 am, official sources said.

AFP reported that the Taliban ordered Afghan girls schools to shut hours after reopening.

NDTV reported that tax raids are being conducted on top Hero MotoCorp executive.

ANI reported that 11 people died after a fire broke out in a scrap shop in Bhoiguda, Hyderabad, Telangana. According to Mohan Rao, Gandhi Nagar SHO, out of 12 people, one person survived. The DRF reached the spot to douse the fire. A shock circuit could be the reason for the fire.

PTI reported that the Sensex jumped 427.26 points to 58,416.56 in today's opening trade, while Nifty climbed 126.9 points to 17,442.40.

Accordig to ANI, India logged 1,778 new Covid cases and 62 deaths in the last 24 hours, taking the active caseload to 23,087, while the total vaccination stands at 1,81,89,15,234.

NDTV reported that Ashleigh Barty, women's world no. 1, announced her retirement from tennis at the age of 25.

PTI reported that petrol and diesel prices were hiked by 80 paise a litre each for the second day in a row.

The US said that Russia has ‘failed’ to accomplish its objectives in Ukraine and that it cannot be business as usual for Russia in international institutions like G-20, reported PTI.