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Delhi Reports 200 New COVID-19 Cases, Positivity Rate At 0.36 Per Cent

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday February 24, 2021

Delhi recorded 200 fresh COVID-19 cases and two new fatalities on Wednesday, even as the positivity rate rose to 0.36 per cent, authorities said.

More Than 8,000 New Covid Cases Reported In Maharashtra After 4 Months

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday February 24, 2021

Maharashtra on Wednesday witnessed a significant rise in coronavirus cases, with more than 8,000 new infections coming to light in a single day after a gap of over four months, health officials said.

Nagpur Hotels, Restaurants, Eateries To Shut On Weekends As COVID-19 Cases Rise: Report

Nagpur News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday February 24, 2021

Considering the recent rise in COVID-19 cases, the civic body in Maharashtra's Nagpur city today directed that restaurants, hotels and eateries will remain closed on weekends till further orders, an official said.

Kerala Government To Withdraw Sabarimala, Anti-CAA Protest Cases Ahead Of Polls

Kerala News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday February 24, 2021

Ahead of the coming Assembly elections in Kerala, the Left Democratic Front government today decided to withdraw cases registered in connection with Sabarimala agitation and anti-CAA protests that rocked the state over the last few years.

Toolkit Case: Cops Told To Respond To Activist Shantanu Muluk's Pre-Arrest Bail Plea

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday February 24, 2021

A court in Delhi today sought response from the Delhi Police on the anticipatory bail application of Shantanu Muluk, who along with Disha Ravi is accused of sharing a "toolkit" on social media related to the farmers' protest.

Will Nirav Modi Be Extradited? Big UK Court Verdict Today: 10 Points

India News | Edited by Divyanshu Dutta Roy | Thursday February 25, 2021

Wanted for fraud and money laundering in the Rs 14,000-crore Punjab National Bank (PNB) scam, jeweller Nirav Modi is expected to find out whether he will be extradited to India on Thursday with a UK court's ruling in the nearly two-year-long legal battle. The 49-year-old is expected to appear via video conferencing from Wandsworth Prison in south-w...

Government Has "No Business To Be In Business": PM Narendra Modi

India News | NDTV News Desk (With inputs from agencies) | Wednesday February 24, 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today made a strong case for privatization of Public Sector Units that he said burdened the taxpayer, and stressed that the government has "no business to be in business". He also emphasized that his government was working towards the mantra of "monetize or modernise" to benefit citizens.

Case Filed After Group Throws Stones At Dalit Man's Wedding Procession In Gujarat

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday February 24, 2021

A group of people allegedly pelted stones at the wedding procession of a Dalit man in Gujarat's Aravalli district while objecting to a traditional headgear worn by some of his relatives and use of DJ music system, an official said today.

Economic Recovery Takes Wings But Not Out Of The Woods Yet

Business | Edited by Nirmalya Sen | Wednesday February 24, 2021

Cheered on by the decline in Covid-19 cases and reopening of economy, GDP is expected to rise 1.3 per cent in October-December, while it is likely to contract 6.8 per cent in financial year 2020-21

Probe Agency Raids Delhi Firm In Alleged Rs 800-Crore Bank Fraud Case

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday February 24, 2021

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday said it has raided a Delhi-based company and is probing two other entities in connection with a money laundering case linked to alleged bank loan frauds of over Rs 800 crore.

Hyundai to Replace Battery Systems in 82,000 Electric Cars Globally in $900-Million Recall

Reuters | Wednesday February 24, 2021

Hyundai will replace battery systems in some 82,000 electric vehicles globally due to fire risks – a costly $900 million (roughly Rs. 6,520 crore) recall that lays bare the thorny issue of how car and battery makers split the bill when problems arise.

Covid Vaccines Start March 1 For Over 60s, Those Over 45 With Illnesses

India News | Reported by Sukirti Dwivedi, Sunil Prabhu, Edited by Chandrashekar Srinivasan | Wednesday February 24, 2021

The second phase of the coronavirus vaccination drive will begin March 1, with priority given to people over 60 and those over 45 but with co-morbidities, Union Minister Prakash Javadekar said Wednesday afternoon

In China, Landmark Ruling To Pay Ex-Wife For Housework Sparks Debate

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday February 24, 2021

A Chinese man has been ordered to pay his ex-wife almost $8,000 for years of unpaid housework, in a landmark divorce case that has sparked furious debate in China.

Activist Nodeep Kaur And Controversy Over Her Arrest - 10-Point Guide

India News | Reported by Mohammad Ghazali, Edited by Harish Pullanoor | Wednesday February 24, 2021

The farmer protest, the resultant law and order issues, and a string of arrests in the aftermath of the January 26 violence in the national capital has brought international attention on India. The focus has particularly been on the alleged police high-handedness against and arm-twisting of dissenters in India in the past few weeks. The arrest of y...

Centre Rushes Teams To 9 States, Warns Against Laxity As Covid Cases Rise

India News | Reported by Sukirti Dwivedi, Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Wednesday February 24, 2021

The government today sent high-level teams to 10 states and Union Territories that have seen a surge in Covid cases, warning that slacking off on rules and measures to check infection will escalate the crisis, given the emergence of new virus strains.