Breaking News February 22 | Highlights

To stem the spread of coronavirus in Gujarat, the state government on Monday decided to set up border check posts to screen people coming from neighbouring states, including Maharashtra, through roads.

The cumulative number of COVID-19 vaccine doses administered to healthcare and frontline workers in the country has crossed 1.14 crores, the Union Health Ministry said on Monday.

A total of 1,14,24,094 vaccine doses have been administered to 75,40,602 healthcare workers (HCWs) and 38,83,492 frontline workers (FLWs) through 2,44,071 sessions in India, as per the provisional report till 6 pm on Monday.

Gujarat Chief Secretary Anil Mukim was granted a service extension of six months by the state government on Monday.

The minimum fare for Mumbai's autorickshaws and taxis will be Rs 21 and Rs 25 respectively from March 1 after a hike of Rs 3 was approved on Monday, said Maharashtra Transport Minister Anil Parab.

Life Insurance Corporation has introduced a new plan which is a non-linked, non-participating, individual, savings plan offering a combination of protection and savings.

Classes for students of std 3 to 5 to resume in Haryana from February 24. Classes will be held from 10 am to 1:30 pm every day.

"I am told that Vande Mataram Bhawan, where Bankim Chandra Ji lived for 5 years, is in very bad condition. This is the same Bhawan where he brainstormed to write Vande Mataram, the poem which gave a new lease of life to the freedom struggle," PM Modi said.

"Failure to keep the place of the creator of such 'amar gaan' in a good state is an injustice to West Bengal's pride & there is huge politics involved in this -- the politics which focuses on vote bank, not patriotism; appeasement, not Sabka Sath, Sabka Vikas," he added.

Centre transfers money directly into bank accounts of farmers and poor. But monetary benefits of schemes of Bengal Govt does not reach the poor without the consent of all the 'tolabaaz' of TMC. This is why TMC leaders are becoming richer and normal families are becoming poorer, says PM Modi.

This year 'rail and metro' connectivity is Centre's priority. Such work should've been done decades back and now, we should not delay- from broadening of rail lines to electrification work, money being invested in infrastructure projects: PM Narendra Modi in Hooghly

This enthusiasm and energy by all of you is sending a message from Kolkata to Delhi. Now West Bengal has made up its mind for 'poriborton' (change): Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Hooghly, West Bengal

Sensex plummets 1145.44 points, closes at 49,744.32.

Online classifieds marketplace OLX Group on Monday said it has appointed Gautam Thakar as global CEO of OLX Autos with effect from March 15, 2021.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi takes out a tractor rally from Thrikkaipatta to Muttil in the Wayanad district.

Mehbooba Mufti unanimously re-elected as the president of the Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party for a period of 3 years.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi to inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of various projects in Silapathar, Dhemaji in Assam. 

PM Modi to address webinar on effective implementation of Budget provisions in the defence sector. Here are some highlights from the presser:

• We've century-old experience when it comes to making arms and ammunition. During WW I and II, India supplied arms and ammunition. But post-independence, the situation deteriorated, even for small arms we are relying on small countries. Today we're one of the largest defence importers.
• The Centre has made a list of 100 items for import embargo. It makes us 'Aatmanirbhar' as our manufacturing capability will improve, reliance on other countries will reduce and there'll be jobs.

Delhi Police have arrested a 22-year-old man for stabbing his mother to death over money to buy liquor, in the Khajoori Khas area. 

A curfew will be imposed in Amravati Municipal Corporation and Achalpur Municipal Council limits from 8 pm on February 22 to 6 am on March 1. During this curfew, only essentials shops will be open from 8 am to 3 pm. 

Sensex up 48 points in opening trade, currently at 50,938. Nifty at 14,996. 

India reported 14,199 new COVID-19 cases, 9,695 discharges, and 83 deaths in the last 24 hours, as per Union Health Ministry.

• Total cases: 1,10,05,850
• Total discharges: 1,06,99,410
• Death toll: 1,56,385
• Active cases: 1,50,055
• Total Vaccination: 1,11,16,854

CBI has issued summons to TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee’s sister-in-law Maneka Gambhir, in connection with the coal case. 

After the court's order, a case has been registered against three people for raping a woman in Sector 39 on February 19. Prima facie, it appears that the woman knew the accused. Search and probe underway to nab the culprits. 

Madhya Pradesh BJP suspends primary membership of party's Jaitpur division president Vijay Tripathi after media reports of a case against him in an alleged rape case in Shahdol.

Two persons arrested for beating a temple elephant at a rejuvenation camp in Theppakadu, Mettupalayam, TamilNadu after a video surfaced showing the same. 

PM Modi to visit Assam and West Bengal today; he'll dedicate to the nation important projects of the oil and gas sector in an event organized in Dhemaji, Assam. Later, he will inaugurate several railway projects in Hooghly, West Bengal.

Ahmedabad-Mumbai Tejas Express moved past Andheri on Sunday without stopping for a scheduled halt. It was brought to notice of higher officials and an unscheduled halt was arranged at Dadar where around 42 passengers deboarded. The matter is being enquired.