Breaking News on March 4

Maharashtra Police: Cobra 60 personnel destroyed a Naxal camp in Kurkheda, Gadchiroli today. Around 70-80 Naxals who were present at the camp opened fire at police but were forced to retreat to jungles. IEDs, mines and other incriminating material recovered from the spot.

Delhi Police: 531 cases have been registered so far, including 47 cases under the Arms Act. 1,647 people have also been either arrested or detained.

Shailesh Balakwade, SP, Gadchiroli: Dinkar Gota, the mastermind of Jambhulkheda landmine blast on 1st May 2019 that claimed the lives of 15 policemen, was today arrested by the police along with a naxal woman Sunanda Koreti. 

Encounter underway between security forces & terrorists in Badgam, Jammu & Kashmir. 

Assam Minister & BJP leader Himanta Biswa Sarma in Guwahati: Mamata Banerjee is trying to redefine the citizenship clause enshrined in the Constitution of India, I think next time she will not campaign in West Bengal but Bangladesh. She stands for Bangladeshi infiltrators.

Per capita income in Uttarakhand stood at Rs 1,98,738 in 2018-2019, the state's Economic Survey showed on Wednesday.

HRD Ministry directs Chief Secretaries of states, CBSE to spread awareness among students on basic protective measures against coronavirus.

Air India's international budget arm Air India Express on Wednesday said it will not charge any fee on re-booking of tickets by the passengers travelling to Kuwait between March 8-15 following the issuance of fresh instructions by the Kuwaiti government in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak.

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has approached Delhi Police against fake news about exam papers leak being spread on social media and advised parents and students not to believe them and panic.

Violence benefits no one, it only harms people and Bharat Mata: Rahul Gandhi during visit to riot-hit northeast Delhi. 

With alertness and safeguards, we all can help contain the outbreak of COVID-19 Novel Coronavirus. In a precautionary measure, the Rashtrapati Bhavan will not hold the traditional Holi gatherings, President Ram Nath Kovind said.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi during his visit to riot-hit Northeast Delhi on Wednesday said, "India is being divided; no one is benefitting from this". 

Rahul Gandhi after visiting a vandalised school in Brijpuri said, "This school is the future of Delhi. Hate and violence has destroyed it. This violence is of no benefit to Bharat Mata. Everybody has to work in together and take India forward at this time".

As the dreaded coronavirus appeared to spread in India, top Chinese doctors treating patients in Wuhan, the epicentre of the outbreak, on Wednesday advised their Indian counterparts to prepare plans, train medical staff and educate the public about wearing masks and washing of hands to contain the disease.

Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa on Wednesday termed the violence over the Citizenship (Amendment) Act as unnecessary when Parliament had already passed it.

Two passengers with a travel history to Italy and South Korea have been shifted to the quarantine ward at a government medical college hospital in Jammu, officials said on Wednesday.

Resuming its downward spiral, equity benchmark Sensex ended 214 points lower after a highly volatile session on Wednesday as concerns over rising cases of coronavirus in India kept domestic investors on the edge.

India on Wednesday postponed the launch of its latest earth observation satellite "GISAT-1" onboard powerful geosynchronous rocket due to "technical
reasons", a day before its scheduled lift-off from the spaceport of Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh.

Union Minister Prakash Javadekar on Wednesday said, over 6 lakh people screened at 21 airports for coronavirus in India.

Congress appoints AV Subramanian as the president of Puducherry Pradesh Congress Committee

Seema Khushwaha, Lawyer of Nirbhaya's parents said: "We are moving a fresh application in Delhi court to fix a fresh date for the execution of the four convicts. All the convicts have exhausted their complete rights. The date which will be fixed now will be the final date."

Lok Sabha passes the Direct Tax 'Vivad Se Vishwas' Bill, 2020

BJP President Jagat Prakash Nadda has written to all BJP state presidents, asking them to not hold Holi programs, in wake of CoronaVirus

Sensex at 38,027.13, down by 596.57 points.

Congress leader Jyotiraditya Scindia to ANI on Congress allegation that BJP trying to buy Congress MLAs said: "It is an old practice of BJP, but they will not succeed, we all are together. There is no danger to the Madhya Pradesh Govt."

President Ram Nath Kovind rejects the mercy plea of the 2012 Delhi gang-rape case convict, Pawan.

President Ram Nath Kovind conferred the 61st annual Lalit Kala Akademi Awards to 15 artists at a function held at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Three persons dead after a car fell in a canal in West Godavari District.

Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh said: "14 police personnel, who nabbed terrorist Ajmal Kasab in Mumbai on 26th November 2008, have been awarded an out-of-turn promotion by the state govt."

Supreme Court orders the matter relating to violence in Delhi to be listed before Chief Justice of Delhi High Court on 6th March. The High Court is requested to decide the matter as expeditiously as possible, says CJI.

At least 6 Afghan National Police officers killed in a Taliban attack in Trinkot in Afghanistan. Another 8 officers wounded

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta mentions before the Supreme Court about the alleged video clip of former IAS officer and petitioner in the case, Harsh Mander. Mehta said that Harsh Mander can be seen calling people to streets for real justice.

Supreme Court declines to hear Harsh Mander’s petition today. Court says that if this is how he feels about the courts then it will have to be decided first whether he should be given a hearing at all.

BJP President JP Nadda said: "The world is battling COVID-19 Novel Corona Virus. The countries and medical fraternity are jointly making efforts to contain its spread. Keeping this in mind, this year, I will neither celebrate Holi nor organise Holi Milan. Stay Safe, Stay Healthy."

Hyderabad Metro Rail sprayed disinfectant at stations and inside metro coaches. The state government has also issued public advisories as part of an awareness campaign.

Delhi's Tis Hazari Court holds guilty the 7 accused including expelled BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Senger (who is already convicted in rape case) for the custodial death of Unnao rape victim's father; 4 other acquitted by the Court

Supreme Court starts hearing pleas of Delhi violence victims seeking immediate registration of FIR against Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders Kapil Mishra, Anurag Thakur and Parvesh Verma and others for their alleged comments.

HC seeks Centre, DGCA, Indigo and GoAir stand on plea seeking grounding of A320neo aircraft with faulty engines

Income-Tax Department is conducting a search at the premises of former Congress MLA Lalit Nagar in Faridabad and Gurgaon.

Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan takes a meeting with senior officials from Delhi Government for the management and preparedness of Coronavirus.

NCLAT sets aside CCI's earlier order absolving Flipkart of unfair practices using dominant position

Union Parliamentary Affairs minister Pralhad Joshi over ruckus by the Opposition leaders in Lok Sabha said: "We are ready for discussion in Lok Sabha on 11th March and in Rajya Sabha on 12th March."

A Delhi court defers for tomorrow the hearing on Mohd Tahir Hussain, expelled AAP Councillor's anticipatory bail plea in an FIR lodged against him in the alleged killing of IB officer Ankit Sharma. Court defers the matter as notice copy regarding this plea was not served to SIT.

We are insisting govt to discuss the issue of Delhi violence in the House, says Rahul Gandhi

Army Chief said: "Balakot demonstrated that if one is skilful, escalation does not always lead to war."

Army chief said: "Chinese dominance in South China Sea shows small incremental steps achieved aim without firing single shot."

Army chief Gen M M Naravane said: "ISIS far more adept in using social media for devastating effects as compared to 21st century armies of US and UK."

Army Chief General MM Naravane on changing character of warfare said: "Icons of the 20th-century warfare like large main battle tanks and fighter aircraft are on their way out."

Bharatiya Janata Party MP Harnath Singh Yadav has given Zero Hour Notice in Rajya Sabha over 'demand for a law to curb the growing population'.

Congress leader Digvijaya Singh in Delhi on being asked if there was any danger to the Congress government in Madhya Pradesh: There is no danger. We all are united.

Samajwadi Party leaders Ram Gopal Yadav and Javed Ali Khan have given a suspension of business notice in Rajya Sabha under rule 267 over Delhi violence.

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to address a press conference on preparation for tackling with coronavirus at 2 pm today

Union Cabinet Meeting underway at Parliament Annexe.

Market opens on a tepid note; Sensex slips 43.13 pts to 38,580.57; Nifty down 13.25 pts at 11,290.05.

Congress leaders Ghulam Nabi Azad and Anand Sharma have given a suspension of business notice in Rajya Sabha under rule 267 over Delhi violence.

Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan today to take a meeting with senior officials from Delhi Government for the management and preparedness of Coronavirus.

A Bench headed by Chief Justice of Bombay High Court today to hear a petition filed by fugitive diamond businessman Nirav Modi's son Rohin Modi challenging auction of paintings seized by Enforcement Directorate from Nirav Modi's premises. The auction is scheduled for tomorrow.

District Magistrate, Gautam Budh Nagar said: "The samples taken from 6 contacts in Noida have tested negative but they will need to be under home quarantine for next 14 days and if symptoms develop, can be retested again. Government &administration is keeping a watch. No need to panic."

CMO Meerut: Till now, 81 patients have tested positive for Swine Flu in Meerut including 20 PAC jawans. 11 PAC jawans have been discharged from the hospital while other 9 PAC jawans will be discharged after 5 days. Till now, 387 people have been tested for Swine Flu.

Union Cabinet meeting scheduled to be held at 9.30 am today 

21 Italian nationals were brought from a hotel in South Delhi to Indo-Tibetan Border Police's (ITBP) quarantine facility in Chhawla for preventive isolation today. Their samples have been taken for testing and results are awaited.

Expelled AAP Councillor Tahir Hussain (absconding from police) has moved anticipatory bail in a Delhi court, his plea will be heard tomorrow

 BJP leaders in Madhya Pradesh have allegedly taken eight MLAs to a hotel in Haryana as part of a conspiracy to topple the state government, a Congress leader has alleged.

The statement of Madhya Pradesh Higher Education Minister Jitu Patwari came hours after Congress veteran Digvijaya Singh claimed that a senior leader of the saffron party has taken a Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) legislator to Delhi in a chartered flight, alleging that "poaching" attempts were being made by the BJP on Congress MLAs in Madhya Pradesh.

The opposition BJP dismissed the claim of Madhya Pradesh''s former chief minister and said his statement was aimed at ensuring his re-nomination for the Rajya Sabha polls in Madhya Pradesh scheduled on March 26.