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Kolkata Knight Riders wins toss, elects to bowl against Chennai Super Kings
IPL 2022: Kolkata Knight Riders captain Shreyas Iyer wins toss, elects to bowl vs Chennai Super Kings in tournament opener
Complaint filed against Vivek Agnihotri over his remark calling people of Bhopal homosexuals
Mumbai, Maharashtra | A complaint has been filed against film director Vivek Agnihotri at Versova Police Station over his remark wherein he called Bhopalis as homosexuals. The complaint seeks registration of FIR against Agnihotri
Kerala records 496 new Covid cases, no death in 24 hrs
IANS reported, Kerala on Saturday recorded 496 new Covid cases while the test positivity rate was 2.94 per cent, said Health Minister Veena George.
The day saw 693 recoveries taking the total active cases in the state to 4,051 of which 12 per cent of the patients were under treatment at various hospitals.
For the second day in succession, no Covid death was reported with the total death tolding standing at 67,772 in the state.
On the vaccination front 100 per cent (2.69 crore) have had one dose, of which 87 per cent (2.33 crore) have taken both the doses.
Likewise in the above aged 15 to 18 years, 79 per cent (12.08 lakh) have been given one dose, while 47 per cent (7.15 lakh) have now received their second dose also.
3 Naxalites shot dead by security forces in Jharkhand
Three Naxalites shot dead by security forces in Jharkhand's Latehar, says police, PTI reported
WB govt issues order stating all state govt office will remain open during nationwide strike
West Bengal | In view of calls given by different trade unions for a 48hrs nationwide strike/bandh on March 28 & 29, all state govt offices will remain open & employees shall report for duty on those days. Leaves to be treated as 'dies-non' and no salary will be admissible.
Govt may soon allow precaution dose of COVID-19 for Indians travelling o
Govt may soon allow precaution dose of COVID-19 vaccine for Indians travelling overseas for education, employment, sports and for attending official or business commitments, PTI reported
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
Kerala | People protested and removed the stone laid down in the private property for the K-Rail Silver Line project in Nattassery, Kottayam district
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
Akhilesh Yadav to be leader of Opposition in UP Assembly, NDTV reported
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.
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