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3:29 PM

More than 400 farmer outfits to take part in 'Kisan Mahapanchayat' in Delhi

The Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM), which spearheaded a farmers' agitation in 2020-21, said on Saturday that more than 400 farmer outfits will participate in a "Kisan Mahapanchayat" in Delhi on March 14 to press the BJP-led Centre to accept their demands, including a law on the minimum support price (MSP) for crops.

2:43 PM

US military planes airdrop about 38,000 meals into Gaza

US military planes airdrop about 38,000 meals into Gaza in first round of emergency humanitarian aid authorised by Biden, reports AP. 

1:02 PM

PM Modi, 34 ministers in BJP's 1st list of 195 candidates for Lok Sabha polls

Thirty-four Union ministers, two former ministers, Lok Sabha speaker figure in BJP's first list of 195 candidates for LS polls. Prime Minister Narendra Modi to fight Lok Sabha elections from Varanasi, says BJP.

In first list, BJP announces candidates for 51 Lok Sabha seats in UP, 20 in West Bengal, five in Delhi, one each in Goa and Tripura.

BJP repeats Kiren Rijiju, Tapir Gao from two Arunachal Pradesh seats for Lok Sabha polls.

Twenty-eight women, 47 young leaders in BJP's first list of Lok Sabha candidates for 16 states and Union Territories.

12:43 PM

Yemeni ship sinks in Red Sea

A ship earlier attacked by Yemen's Houthi rebels has sunk in the Red Sea after days of taking on water, officials say, reports AP.

12:07 PM

Google agrees to restore Indian apps after Centre's intervention: Reports

Google has initiated the process to restore Indian mobile apps which had been dropped from the Play Store over a dispute over service fees. The decision was taken after the company's officials held a meeting with IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, sources said.
 

On Friday, Google had removed apps belonging to 10 Indian companies, sparking controversy in one of its fastest-growing markets. Google dominates the Indian market as 94 per cent of phones are based on its Android platform. The list included well-known names such as Bharatmatrimony and Naukri.

 

The dispute primarily revolves around Google's imposition of fees ranging from 11 per cent to 26 per cent on in-app payments. Indian startups have long protested against what they deem as unfair practices by the US tech giant.

10:59 AM

BJP likely to release its 1st Lok Sabha candidates' list today

The BJP is expected to release a first list of candidates for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections this evening, sources said. The list that is said to be announced at a BJP press conference at 6 pm comes days after back-to-back late night meetings in Delhi.

 

Earlier, the sources told NDTV that the BJP may announce more than 100 names that will include heavyweights such as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah.

10:37 AM

Few investors stooped to heartless level: Byju Raveendran to staff

Few investors 'stooped to heartless level', ensuring we are unable to utilise raised funds to pay salaries: Byju Raveendran to staff.

10:13 AM

When Nitish Kumar tells PM Modi, "I am not going anywhere."

10:04 AM

PM Modi inaugurates and lays the foundation stone of multiple development projects in Bihar

PM Modi inaugurates and lays the foundation stone of multiple development projects worth more than Rs 21,400 crore in Bihar.

9:56 AM

Delhi LG gives nod for CBI probe against Satyendar Jain

Delhi LG's nod for CBI probe against ex-minister Satyendar Jain in extortion complaint by alleged conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar. The CBI is probing the charges made by Sukesh that Jain had extorted and received Rs 10 crore from Sukesh Chandrashekhar in various tranches during 2018-21 either personally or through his accomplices as protection money so as to enable Sukesh 'to live peacefully and comfortably in different jails of Delhi (Tihar, Rohini and Mandoli)'.

9:43 AM

Google reinstates Shaadi and Info Edge's apps Naukri, 99acres and Shiksha on Play Store

Google on March 2 began reinstating some of the apps from Indian digital companies on Play Store, a day after they were taken down for not complying with its app billing policy for an "extended period of time".

9:40 AM

After Gambhir, Jayant Sinha becomes 2nd BJP MP bow out of 2024 polls

BJP Lok Sabha MP Gautam Gambhir today formally requested party president J.P. Nadda to release him from political responsibilities, expressing his desire to concentrate on upcoming cricket commitments. The East Delhi parliamentarian extended gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah for the opportunity to serve the people. After Gautam Gambhir, Jayant Sinha also bows out of 2024 general elections. Jayant Sinha in a tweet said, "I have requested Hon’ble Party President Shri @JPNadda ji to relieve me of my direct electoral duties so that I can focus my efforts on combating global climate change in Bharat and around the world. Of course, I will continue to work with the party on economic and governance issues. I have had the privilege of serving the people of Bharat and Hazaribagh for the past ten years. Moreover, I have been blessed by the many opportunities provided by Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji, Hon’ble Home Minister Shri @AmitShah ji, and the BJP leadership. My sincerest gratitude to all of them. Jai Hind."

9:30 AM

Govt inks tripartite pact to solve problems of Tripura's indigenous people

In the presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, a tripartite agreement was signed today between TIPRA Motha and the governments of Tripura and India, with an aim to provide a "lasting solution" to the issues faced by the state's indigenous population. Expressing the significance of the agreement, Shah stated that by signing this accord, the government has acknowledged historical aspects, rectified past injustices, and embraced the present reality to pave the way for a more promising future.

9:21 AM

Rajya Sabha polls: At least 9 more MLAs in touch with us, says disqualified Himachal Cong MLA Rana

Rajinder Rana, a disqualified Himachal Pradesh Congress MLA who cross-voted in the Rajya Sabha elections, refuted chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu's assertion that some rebel legislators are keen to return. Rana countered by stating that, in fact, at least nine party legislators were in contact with them. He further accused Sukhu of providing misleading statements, emphasizing that the desire to return was not shared by any of the rebel legislators.

8:41 AM

Four people detained, being interrogated in cafe blast case, says Bengaluru Police

So far, four people have been detained for questioning in connection with the low-intensity bomb blast at a Bengaluru eatery, police said today. Sleuths of the Central Crime Branch probing the case are interrogating the four. 'The accused were picked up from Dharwad, Hubballi and Bengaluru "at length", sources told media. Bengaluru City Commissioner B Dayananda said investigation into The Rameshwaram Cafe incident, caused by an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) on Friday afternoon in which ten people were injured, is in full swing.