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	According to an official speaking on Wednesday, members of the World Trade Organisation have not made significant progress on critical issues related to agricultural and fisheries subsidies. This lack of progress is due to both developed and developing countries firmly maintaining their respective positions.<br />
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	After a meeting with party observers, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu expressed confidence, stating, &quot;...Discussion was held regarding elections. Our government is safe...&quot;<br />
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	Reliance-Disney media operation merged entity valued at Rs 10,352 cr; Reliance and subsidiary to hold 63.16 per cent, Disney to own 36.84 per cent.<br />
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	Samajwadi party Chief Akhilesh Yadav has been summoned as a witness by CBI tomorrow for questioning in a case related to illegal mining.The case is related to the issuance of mining leases in alleged violation of e-tendering process.<br />
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	The working president of Assam Congress, Rana Goswami, quit the party on Wednesday, and headed to New Delhi where he is likely to join BJP. Goswami is a former lawmaker from Jorhat.<br />
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	Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday inaugurated new projects and laid foundation stone for initiatives worth over Rs 17,000 crore at Thoothukudi in Tamil Nadu.<br />
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	In one of the biggest drug seizures in recent times,&nbsp; the Indian Navy and the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) on Tuesday seized around 3,300 kg of drugs from a ship near Gujarat&#39;s Porbandar, the Navy said.</div>
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Maharashtra&#39;s Yavatmal district on Wednesday and unveil multiple development projects during a public programme, officials said. The programme will be conducted at Bhari on the outskirts of Yavatmal city around 4:30 pm, officials added. PM Modi will also release benefits under the PM KISAN and other schemes during the programme, a release issued by the Press Information Bureau (PIB) said. He will also inaugurate the statue of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya in Yavatmal city. PM Modi is also set to disburse Rs 825 crore of Revolving Fund (RF) to 550,000 women Self Help Groups (SHGs) across Maharashtra. This amount is additional to the RF provided by the central government under the National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM).<br />
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	Odysseus neared the end of its fifth day on the lunar surface still operational, but with its battery in its final hours before the vehicle is expected to go dark. Odysseus is the first US spacecraft to land on the moon since 1972. Texas-based Intuitive Machines stated on Tuesday that its control center in Houston remained in contact with the lander as it &quot;efficiently sent payload science data and imagery in furtherance of the company&#39;s mission objectives.&quot;<br />
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		Finance Minister Nirmala Sitaraman stated on Tuesday that the &quot;poor law and order situation&quot;&nbsp; under the current Trinamool Congress government is making West Bengal &quot;stand out among other states&quot;. Speaking at a programme organised by Khola Hawa, a cultural group linked to the BJP, in Kolkata on Tuesday, she said, &quot;It is corruption, poor law and order and extortion that are making the state stand out under TMC&#39;s rule.&quot;</div>
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Highlights of the day: No breakthrough on agri, fisheries subsidies at WTO

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Congress deploys Hooda, Shivakumar to engage with "disappointed" MLAs in Himachal Pradesh

Hours after six Congress lawmakers voted in favour of the BJP candidate in the Rajya Sabha polls in Himachal Pradesh, Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge appointed senior leaders Bhupinder Singh Hooda and D K Shivakumar to engage with the MLAs, who are learnt to be &quot;disappointed&quot; with the working style of Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu and are seeking his replacement.

BJP Legislative Party members meet Governor in HP

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	Members of the BJP Legislative Party today met Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla, a day after the party won the lone Rajya Sabha seat in the state. The developcomes amid a buzz over the BJP bringing a motion of no-confidence in the assembly against the Congress government in the state.</div>

Third day of WTO meet: No breakthrough on agri, fisheries subsidies issues

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	According to an official speaking on Wednesday, members of the World Trade Organisation have not made significant progress on critical issues related to agricultural and fisheries subsidies. This lack of progress is due to both developed and developing countries firmly maintaining their respective positions.</div>

Our govt is safe, says Himachal CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu after meeting party observers

After a meeting with party observers, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu expressed confidence, stating, &quot;...Discussion was held regarding elections. Our government is safe...&quot;

Umar Khalid has moved a Delhi's Karkardooma Court seeking regular bail

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	Umar Khalid, Former JNU student leader and accused in the larger Conspiracy of Delhi Riots case, has moved a Delhi&#39;s Karkardooma Court seeking regular bail in the matter. He has been in custody since September 2020.&nbsp;</div>
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	The court has sought response from Delhi police on the bail application of Umar Khalid. It is his second bail application seeking regular bail. The matter has been listed on March 11, 2024, for reply and arguments on bail.</div>

Jairam Thakur on notice to 6 Congress MLAs who voted for BJP candidate

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	On notice to 6 Congress MLAs who voted for the BJP candidate in the Rajya Sabha elections yesterday, Himachal Pradesh LoP Jairam Thakur says, &quot;...as we said yesterday, they will suspend BJP MLAs to pass the budget. Now they are moving towards taking action against the MLAs who supported the BJP candidate. We will fight the battle.&quot;</div>

Reliance-Disney media operation merged entity valued at Rs 10,352 cr

Reliance-Disney media operation merged entity valued at Rs 10,352 cr; Reliance and subsidiary to hold 63.16 per cent, Disney to own 36.84 per cent.

PM Modi unveils infrastructure projects worth over Rs. 4900 crores in rail, road and irrigation sectors

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		<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Yavatmal, Maharashtra: PM Narendra Modi inaugurates and dedicates multiple infrastructure projects related to rail, road and irrigation worth more than Rs 4900 crores <a href="https://t.co/M8mSCYmCZl">pic.twitter.com/M8mSCYmCZl</a></p>
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Gyanvapi mosque case: Supreme court to hear case on March 1

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	The mosque committee has challenged the Allahabad High Court order which dismissed a plea challenging the Varanasi district court&#39;s decision to allow Hindu prayers in a cellar of the Gyanvapi mosque.</div>
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Liquor policy case: SC extends protection against arrest to BRS Leader K Kavitha

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		The BRS leader, who is also the daughter of former Telengana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao, was questioned last by the central agency in December 2022. In March last year, K Kavitha appealed to the top court, seeking relief from questioning by the Enforcement Directorate.</div>
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Sunil Bharti Mittal becomes first Indian to get Honorary Knighthood from King Charles III

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	Bharti Enterprises Founder and Chairman Sunil Bharti Mittal has been awarded the Honorary Knighthood, the Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (KBE), by King Charles III for advancing India-UK business relations. The KBE is among the highest honours given by the British Sovereign to civilians.&nbsp;</div>

BJP’s fear is increasing as PDA family grows: SP chief Akhilesh Yadav

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	A day after Samajwadi Party&#39;s candidate lost due to cross-voting in the Rajya Sabha polls, SP chief Akhilesh Yadav saidthat strict action would be taken against the rebel legislators and pointed out that the BJP thus acted because they fear the expanding PDA (Backward, Dalit and Minority) in SP. The SP chief has floated the acronym PDA &mdash; &lsquo;Picchde&rsquo; (backward classes or OBCs), Dalits and &lsquo;Alpsankhyak&rsquo; (minorities).</div>

LIVE update: CBI summons SP chief Akhilesh as witness on Feb 29

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	Samajwadi party Chief Akhilesh Yadav has been summoned as a witness by CBI tomorrow for questioning in a case related to illegal mining.</div>

Mahadev betting app case: ED conducts raid over 15 locations in West Bengal, Mumbai, NCR

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	The Enforcement Directorate today conducted searches in Mumbai, some places in West Bengal and the Delhi-NCR as part of its money laundering investigation in the Mahadev online gaming and betting app. ED said that the alleged illegal funds generated by the app were used to pay bribes to politicians and bureaucrats in Chhattisgarh, from where the main promoters and operatives of the app hail. Many celebrities and Bollywood actors were summoned for questioning by the agency on their links with the betting platform.</div>

Assam Cong working chief Rana Goswami quits

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	The working president of Assam Congress, Rana Goswami, quit the party on Wednesday, and headed to New Delhi where he is likely to join BJP. Goswami is a former lawmaker from Jorhat.</div>
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	Soon after sending the resignation letter to Congress general secretary (organisation) KC Venugopal, Rana Goswami went to New Delhi where he is likely to meet BJP president JP Nadda and join the party.</div>

News update:  Assam Cong working chief Rana Goswami quits

News update: AAP MLA Prakash Jarwal convicted in case of  suicide by a doctor

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	The Rouse Avenue Court today convicted AAP lawmaker Prakash Jarwal in a case of suicide by a doctor. He has been convicted under section 306 and 120B IPC.</div>
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General Elections 2024: UDF partner IUML to field two sitting MPs in Kerala

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	The Indian Union Muslim League (IUML)today&nbsp; announced the candidature of its two sitting MPs for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. The IUML is the second largest coalition partner in the opposition Congress-headed United Democratic Front in Kerala.</div>

News update: PM Modi prays at Meenakshi Amman Temple, Madurai

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		Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited and offered prayers at Meenakshi Amman Temple in Madurai, Tamil Nadu.<br />
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	&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1762537733912670299?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 27, 2024</a></blockquote>
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News update: BSP leader, ex-UP MLA Shah Alam joins Samajwadi Party

Supreme Court sets deadline for Central govt to fix standardised hospital charges nationwide

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	The top court has asked the Centre to take immediate action after a significant discrepancy in hospital rates was brought to SC&#39;s attention. It also asked the Centre to standardise rates for medical procedures across all states. The discrepancy was underscored in a public interest litigation (PIL) filed by the NGO &#39;Veterans Forum for Transparency in Public Life&#39;.&nbsp;</div>

Madras High Court dismisses second bail plea of former TN Minister Senthil Balaji

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	The Madras HC today dismissed the bail petition filed by former Tamil Nadu Minister V Senthil Balaji, who was arrested by probe agency Enforcement Directorate last year in connection with a money laundering case. This was the second time in four months, that the DMK leader&#39;s plea for the relief was rejected by the court.</div>

Four labourers killed after rock caves in Dantewada mine area in Chhattisgarh

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	Following a landslide, four labourers were killed while two others sustained injuries after a portion of a rock caved in an iron ore mine area in Dantewada district, a police official said. The deceased were identified as Bittu Bala (26), Tushar Bala (49) and Nirmal Bala (56), all residents of West Bengal and Santosh Kumar Das (29), a resident of Bihar.</div>
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	Additional Superintendant of Police R K Burman said the the incident took place at around 3:00 pm on Tuesday afternoon, during construction work of a retaining wall as part of the Screen Plant-03 extension project of National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC).</div>

PM Modi inaugurates projects worth over Rs 17,000 cr in Tamil Nadu

Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled new projects and laid foundation stone for new projects worth Rs 17,000 crore at Thoothukudi in Tamil Nadu

Testament to govt's commitment to making India drug-free, says Amit Shah on Gujarat narcotics seizure

&nbsp;Historic success is testament to govt&#39;s unwavering commitment to making India drug-free, says Home Minister Amit Shah on seizure of narcotics.

Navy seizes 3,300 Kg of narcotic drugs In drug bust off Porbandar

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	In one of the biggest drug seizures in recent times,&nbsp; the Indian Navy and the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) on Tuesday seized around 3,300 kg of drugs from a ship near Gujarat&#39;s Porbandar, the Navy said. On Tuesday, a small ship was intercepted by the Navy and over 3089 kg of charas, 158 kg of methamphetamine and 25 kg of morphine was recovered. The ship&#39;s five crew, all Pakistani nationals, have been arrested.</div>

News update: Fire breaks out in slum near Mumbai, some persons feared injured

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	A fire broke out in a slum at Bhayandar in Maharashtra&#39;s Thane district today morning, destroying several huts and shops, officials said. Some persons were feared injured in the blaze, they said. The fire started at around 6:00 am in the Azad Nagar slum, Mira Bhayandar Municipal Corporation (MBMC) Commissioner Sanjay Katkar said.</div>

Santhan, convict in Rajiv Gandhi assassination case and freed later, dies, says hospital official

Santhan, released convict in ex- Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi&#39;s assassination case, passes away at Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital in Chennai.

Highlights of the day: No breakthrough on agri, fisheries subsidies at WTO

Latest news updates: Catch all the latest updates from around the world here

Congress deploys Hooda, Shivakumar to engage with "disappointed" MLAs in Himachal Pradesh

BJP Legislative Party members meet Governor in HP

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