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Paytm announced that it has shifted its nodal account to Axis Bank from Paytm Payments Bank to continue seamless merchant settlements as before, Reuters reported. 

The RBI has given 15 more days till March 15 to Paytm Payments Bank to stop deposits, credit transactions and top-ups in customer accounts. Also, the RBI has asked Paytm Payments Bank to facilitate seamless withdrawal of customer deposits parked with partner banks. 

News agency AFP reported today that Russian Opposition leader and Putin critic Alexei Navalny has died in prison.

Akasa Air will start international operations on March 28. Its first international flight will connect Mumbai with Doha.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today laid the foundation stone of an All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Rewari.

PM Modi also laid the foundation stone of  several development projects related to urban transport, health, rail and tourism sector worth over Rs 9,770 crore.

Just an hour after the Congress announced the party's bank accounts were frozen by the Income Tax department, the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) in Delhi unfroze the accounts. 

Congress leader Ajay Maken claimed in a press conference today that the party's bank accounts are frozen weeks ahead of the announcement of the dates for Lok Sabha elections. 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone of various development projects worth Rs 17,000 crore in Rajasthan via video conference today. He will also address the 'Viksit Bharat Viksit Rajasthan' programme.

On the spate of attacks on Indian students in the US, the White House today said that there is no excuse for violence based on race, gender or any other factor and called it unacceptable in the US. John Kirby, coordinator for strategic communications at the National Security Council in the White House, said that US President Joe Biden and his administration have been working very hard to try to thwart and disrupt these kinds of attacks. Responding to a question about recent attacks on Indian students, Kirby said," There's no excuse for violence, certainly based on race or gender or religion or any other factor. That's just unacceptable here in the United States and the President and his administration has been working very, very hard to make sure we're doing everything we can to work with state and local authorities to try to thwart and disrupt those kinds of attacks and make it clear to anybody who might consider them that they'll be held properly accountable."

Police officials said a mob of approximately 300-400 people tried storming the office of the Superintendent of Police (SP) in Churachandpur, Manipur, on Thursday night. The mob threw stones and engaged in other violent activities in an attempt to breach the SP's office, the Manipur Police said on X. The security forces, including the Rapid Action Force (RAF), used tear gas shells to disperse the crowd.

The death toll in Dayal Market fire in Delhi's Alipur rose to 11 today morning, officials said. Four others including a police constable were also injured in the fire that broke out in Dayal market at around 5:30 pm, Delhi fire services department officials said. The dead are yet to be identified and the bodies have been shifted to Babu Jagjeevan Ram Hospital. "The fire was in two paint and chemical godowns, resulting in the death of 11 persons and 4 injured," officials said.

11:42 PM

Russia is responsible: US Vice President Harris on Alexei Navalny's death

United States Vice President Kamala Harris on Friday blamed Russia as reports came of the Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny's death in a Russian prison, CNN reported. "Before I begin today, we've all just received reports that Aleksey Navalny has died in Russia. This is, of course, terrible news, which we are working to confirm. My prayers are with his family, including his wife, Yulia, who is with us today," she said.

11:29 PM

Hyundai recalls more than 90,000 Genesis vehicles due to fire risk

Hyundai has issued a recall for over 90,000 Genesis vehicles due to a fire risk. Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the necessary repairs are completed. The recall encompasses specific models, including 2015-2016 Genesis, 2017-2019 Genesis G80, Genesis G90, and 2019 Genesis G70 vehicles.

11:14 PM

UP emerges as top state in total vehicle sales, Maharashtra 2nd: SIAM

Uttar Pradesh registered the highest number of vehicle sales in October-December 2023, as reported by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM). Following Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Tamil Nadu secured the subsequent positions in terms of vehicle sales. According to SIAM data, Uttar Pradesh recorded a total sales figure of 8,22,472 units encompassing passenger and commercial vehicles, as well as two and three-wheeler categories.

10:24 PM

15 arrested for planning to leak question papers of police recruitment exam

Uttar Pradesh Police has apprehended 15 individuals who were allegedly plotting to leak the question papers for the police constable recruitment examinations slated to take place on Saturday and Sunday. The arrests were carried out in Jhansi, Ghazipur, and Mau. In Jhansi, the Special Task Force of the Uttar Pradesh Police arrested two individuals and seized two SUVs, photocopies of 10 admit cards, three mobile phones, two Aadhaar cards, and two driving licences from them.

9:54 PM

UN calls for 'credible' Russian investigation into Alexei Navalny death

The UN human rights office urged the Russian authorities on Friday to ensure that a credible investigation is carried out into the death of prominent opposition figure Alexei Navalny in a penal colony. Navalny collapsed and died on Friday after a walk at the "Polar Wolf" Arctic penal colony where he was serving a three-decade jail term, the Russian prison service said.

9:38 PM

Bharat Bandh affects Mandis in Indore district

Agriculture markers in Madhya Pradesh's Indore district were partially affected by the 'Gramin Bharat Bandh' called by the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) on Friday. The call for the shut-down had a slight impact on the arrival of farm produce in Mandis but normal life was not affected otherwise, local sources said. Members of the SKM and some other farmers' organisations staged a demonstration outside the divisional commissioner's office in Indore.

8:00 PM

RBI-Paytm Payments Bank row: Have shifted nodal account to Axis Bank, says Paytm

The Paytm on Friday said that it has shifted its nodal account to Axis Bank to continue seamless merchant settlements as before, Reuters reported. 

7:37 PM

Live updates: ED arrests Mahadev betting app accused Nitish Diwan under PMLA

Directorate of Enforcement arrested Nitish Diwan on February 15 under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002 for his role in the operations of Mahadev Online Book. Diwan was produced before the Hon’ble PMLA Special Court, Raipur, which granted ED Custody for eight days till February 24, ED said. 

7:33 PM

Ex-India cricketer Sourav Ganguly meets West Bengal BJP chief Sukanta Majumdar in Apollo Hospital in Kolkata

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Telangana politics: Actor Allu Arjun's father-in-law, ex-Hyderabad mayor, others join Congress party

6:44 PM

Sandeshkhali violence: It is a shame for West Bengal to have a woman CM who is mute spectator, says BJP leader

Union Minister and BJP leader Nisith Pramanik says, "The law and order in West Bengal has been completely collapsed. It is a shame for West Bengal to have a woman CM who is a mute spectator of all the atrocities of TMC towards women. Today the people of Bengal are asking who is responsible for these atrocities of TMC goons... The Home Ministry is ready to help the state government and control the damage in this critical situation."

6:40 PM

ED carries out search operations at locations in Mumbai, Lonavala linked to builder Lalit Tekchandani

ED carried out search operations on February 13 at three locations in Mumbai and Lonavala linked to a builder, Lalit Tekchandani under the provisions of PMLA, 2002 in the case of cheating of prospective buyers of flats. The search operation has led to the freezing of Shares and Mutual Funds amounting to approximately Rs 13 crores. Total seizure/freezing in this case to date is Rs 43 crores, ED said. 

5:31 PM

RBI asks Paytm Payments Bank to facilitate seamless withdrawal of customer deposits parked with partner banks

RBI asks Paytm Payments Bank to facilitate seamless withdrawal of customer deposits parked with partner banks.

5:30 PM

RBI gives 15 more days till March 15 to Paytm Payments Bank to stop deposits, credit transactions

RBI gives 15 more days till March 15 to Paytm Payments Bank to stop deposits, credit transactions and top-ups in customer accounts. 

5:12 PM

Russian Opposition politician and Putin critic Alexei Navalny dies in jail: Agencies

Jailed Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has died, the prison service of the Yamalo-Nenets region where he had been serving his sentence said on Friday.