Highlights of the day: Magnitude 3.2 earthquake hits HP's Lahaul and Spiti
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Tremors were felt in parts of Himachal Pradesh's Lahaul and Spiti after a magnitude 3.2 earthquake hit the district on Monday afternoon, officials said. The earthquake occurred at a depth of 5 km. No reports of loss of life or property have been received so far, they said. The tribal district of Lahaul and Spiti falls in seismic zone IV, which is a high damage risk zone.
Isro chairman S Somanath has revealed that he learnt about being diagnosed with cancer on the day of the launch of India's Aditya L1 mission. In an interview with Tarmak Media House, Somanath said he underwent an operation to remove the growth in his stomach, followed it up with chemotherapy and was now completely cured of the disease. "Undoubtedly, they would have been shocked. But now, I perceive cancer and its treatment as a solution. There is a message that it is not incurable," he said when asked about the reaction of his family members to the diagnosis.
RBI directs IIFL Finance to cease and desist from sanctioning or disbursing gold loans, reports PTI.
The SC said today Aam Aadmi Party will have to vacate their headquarters which stand on a plot of land meant for the High Court. The party has has time till June 15 to do so. AAP has been allowed to apply to the Centre's Land and Development Office for alternate land.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled and laid the foundation stone of multiple development projects related to power, rail and road sectors in Telangana worth more than Rs 56,000 crore. PM Modi among other projects, dedicated NTPC's 800 MW (Unit-2) of Telangana Super Thermal Power Project in Peddapalli.
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that MPs, MLAs enjoy no immunity from prosecution for taking bribes. The top court overruled a 1998 verdict granting immunity to lawmakers from prosecution for taking bribes to make speeches, and cast votes in the legislature.
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal wrote to the Enforcement Directorate today morning saying that he is ready to respond to summons after March 12. The ED has summoned him for questioning on a case related to the Delhi liquor policy.
Two people have been caught in Goa in connection with the murder of Haryana INLD leader Nafe Singh Rathee, police said on Monday. Cops said they were apprehended from Goa in a joint operation by the Haryana Police and the Delhi Police. On February 25, Rathee, the president of the Indian National Lok Dal's (INLD) Haryana unit, was shot dead in Bahadurgarh in Jhajjar district. Earlier, Jhajjar Superintendent of Police (SP) Arpit Jain had said all four shooters involved in the case have been identified and efforts are on nab them.
Bagging her first victory of the 2024 campaign, Nikki Haley has won the Republican primary in the District of Columbia. Despite her early setbacks Haley has said she would remain in the race at least through those contests, although she has refused to name any primary she felt confident she would win, news agency AP reported. After last week's loss in her home state of South Carolina, Haley remained insistent that voters in the places that followed deserved an alternative to Trump despite his dominance thus far in the campaign.
During his visit to Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Odisha, West Bengal and Bihar on March 4-6, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will unveil and lay the foundation stone of projects worth more than Rs 1.10 trillion. "Over the next two days, I will be attending various programmes in Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Odisha and West Bengal. The development works which will be inaugurated cover a wide range of sectors and will transform several lives," PM Modi said in a post on X.
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DRDO submits report on China-Pakistan shipment
In the case of the seizure of suspicious items being shipped from China for possible use in Pakistan’s nuclear weapons program, the DRDO team has today submitted its official report to the competent authority. The report by DRDO experts says that the large-size CNC machines are dual-use equipment and they can be used for military applications: Government Sources
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Magnitude 3.2 earthquake hits Himachal Pradesh's Lahaul and Spiti
Tremors were felt in parts of Himachal Pradesh's Lahaul and Spiti after a magnitude 3.2 earthquake hit the district on Monday afternoon, officials said.
The earthquake occurred at a depth of 5 km. No reports of loss of life or property have been received so far, they said.
The tribal district of Lahaul and Spiti falls in seismic zone IV, which is a high damage risk zone.
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American Airlines orders 260 new aircraft from Airbus, Boeing and Embraer
American Airlines said on Monday it had agreed to buy a total of 260 new jets from Airbus , Boeing and Embraer, as the carrier
targets increased capacity to meet soaring demand for travel.
The deal includes 85 Airbus A321neo jets, 85 Boeing 737 MAX 10s and 90 Embraer E175 aircraft, American Airlines said in a statement.
Its orders also included options and purchase rights for an additional 193 aircraft.
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BJP National President JP Nadda resigned from his position as Rajya Sabha MP from Himachal Pradesh
BJP National President JP Nadda resigned from his position as Rajya Sabha MP from Himachal Pradesh as he has been elected to the House from Gujarat in the recently held Rajya Sabha elections.
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Farmers' protest: What BKU Shaheed Bhagat Singh chief said on 'Rail Roko' call
On March 10, from 12 pm to 4 pm, trains will be halted across the country. We appeal to all fellow farmers and unions to participate in the 'Rail Roko' campaign in order to put pressure on the government: Amarjeet Singh Mohri
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Pakistan grants visas for Indian Hindu pilgrims
Pakistan High Commission, New Delhi has issued 112 visas to a group of Indian Hindu Pilgrims for their visit to Shree Katas Raj Temples, also known as Qila Katas, in Chakwal district of Punjab from 06-12 March 2024.
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Nepal PM ends alliance, cabinet reshuffle
Nepal PM Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' terminates alliance with Nepali Congress, reshuffles cabinet
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Diagnosed with cancer on day of Aditya L1 mission launch, cured now, says Isro chief
Isro chairman S Somanath has revealed that he learnt about being diagnosed with cancer on the day of the launch of India's Aditya L1 mission.
In an interview with Tarmak Media House, Somanath said he underwent an operation to remove the growth in his stomach, followed it up with chemotherapy and was now completely cured of the disease.
"Undoubtedly, they would have been shocked. But now, I perceive cancer and its treatment as a solution. There is a message that it is not incurable," he said when asked about the reaction of his family members to the diagnosis.
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MoD inks MoU for Advanced Engine System
Ministry of Defence has signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with BEML Limited, Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) and Mishra Dhatu Nigam Limited (MIDHANI) for indigenous development of Advanced Fuelling and Control System for Engines for heavy duty applications.
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Along with Viksit Bharat, Modi has taken sankalp of Viksit Tamil Nadu: PM
"In our mission to build a developed India, the people of Chennai will play a very very important role," said PM. "Every time I come to Chennai, I feel energised by the people. It is great to be here in this city which is full of life. Chennai is also a great hub of talent, trade and tradition," he added.
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Sri Lanka to cut power tariffs by 21.9% to ease financial pressure
Sri Lanka's power regulator announced a 21.9% reduction in power tariffs, effective midnight, aiming to alleviate the financial crisis impact on millions. Additionally, hotels and industries will see an 18% tariff cut. The move aims to ensure zero scheduled power cuts, providing maximum relief to consumers," stated Manjula Fernando, Chairman of the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka. With a population of 22 million, the nation faces a severe foreign exchange shortage, leading to a 7.8% economic contraction in 2022. To meet IMF bailout requirements, Sri Lanka raised power prices by 75% in September 2022 and 66% in February 2023.
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Congress Gujarat Arjun Modhwadia resigns
Congress MLA and former president of party's Gujarat unit Arjun Modhwadia submits his resignation to state Assembly Speaker
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RBI directs IIFL Finance to cease and desist from sanctioning or disbursing gold loans, reports PTI.
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Will not contest polls till innocence is proved: BJP's Upendra Singh Rawat
BJP's Barabanki candidate Upendra Singh Rawat says will not contest any poll till proven innocent in 'obscene video' case
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Himachal Pradesh news: CM sukhu announces Rs 1,500 per month for women 18-60
Himachal Chief Minister M Sukhvinder Sukhu announces Rs 1,500 per month to women in age group of 18 to 60 years.
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First Published: Mar 04 2024 | 9:04 AM IST
