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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

7:17 PM

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.

4:45 PM

Will show that none of our MLAs broke away and all of them are intact: Delhi CM Kejriwal

"We can see that parties are being broken and governments are being toppled in other states by slapping false cases. In Delhi, they intend to arrest AAP leaders under the pretext of liquor policy case. They want to topple the Delhi Government because they know that they can never win the election in Delhi...To show the people that none of our MLAs broke away and all of them are intact, I present a Confidence Motion," Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal said today, before presenting the Confidence motion.

4:42 PM

LIVE news: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal moves Motion of Confidence in Delhi Assembly

The proceedings of the House will take place tomorrow and the Motion will be taken up for discussion. The House has been adjourned till tomorrow.

4:33 PM

News update: Akasa Air to start international operations on March 28

Akasa Air's first  international flight will connect Mumbai with Doha.

4:30 PM

LIVE news: Delhi CM Kejriwal says will bring trust vote in Assembly today

After the sixth summons issued to him on Wednesday by Enforcement Directorate in connection with the alleged liquor policy scam, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has said that his government will bring a trust vote in the Assembly today. 

4:22 PM

News update: BJP central team, Congress leader stopped from visiting Sandeshkhali

Authorities in West Bengal stopped delegations from the BJP and the Congress, which is (nominally) still an ally of the ruling Trinamool. The Congress group was led by the party's state chief, Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury. "Why are Opposition parties being stopped from entering Sandeshkhali? What is the state trying to hide? Why are they trying to politicise it?" Chowdhury asked.

3:51 PM

No democracy left: Cong leader Adhir Chowdhury after being stopped from visiting Bengal's Sandeshkhali village

3:32 PM

Politics LIVE: Media doesn't show our views but PM Modi can be seen 24 hours, says Rahul Gandhi

At a public rally in Bihar's Kaimur, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said, "Media doesn't show our views, but PM Modi can be seen 24 hours. Even Nitish Kumar can be seen sometimes, but me and Tejashwi [Yadav] will never be shown there because we don't own the media. It (media) belongs to the rich, not farmers and labourers."

2:52 PM

PM Modi inaugurates development projects worth Rs 17,000 crore in Rajasthan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday laid the foundation stone of several development projects worth over Rs 17,000 crore through video conferencing in Rajastha, ahead of the Genral Elections 2024. This came as a part of the 'Viksit Bharat Viksit Rajasthan' programme.

2:49 PM

Congress leaders are leaving the party one by one: PM Modi

"Congress leaders are leaving the party one by one. Today the situation is such that Congress does not even have its own workers left. Where they are in government, even the government is not able to handle them," says PM Modi.

2:45 PM

PM Modi in Rewari: Citizens will get better treatment at new AIIMS, says PM Modi

 "Today we have laid the foundation stone of AIIMS Rewari and we will also inaugurate it too. With the new AIIMS, you will get better treatment and the youth will also get the opportunity to become doctors. Many opportunities for employment and self-employment will also be created," says PM Modi.

2:41 PM

Defence ministry agrees to acquire 15 maritime patrol planes for Rs 29,000 crore

The defence ministry approved the proposal to buy 9 maritime surveillance aircraft for the Indian Navy and 6 maritime patrol aircraft for the Indian Coast Guard at the cost of around Rs 29,000 crore, news agency ANI reported today quoting sources.

2:37 PM

Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury arrives in Sandeshkhali

2:26 PM

News update: Union Bank of India plans Rs 3,000 crore share sale

 Union Bank of India is keen on a Rs 3,000 crore share sale, Bloomberg reported today.

2:24 PM

"Abki baar 400 paar," says PM Modi in Rewari

PM Modi addressed the crowd after inaugurating Rewari AIIMS, various Railway projects in North Western Railway/Northern Railway in Rewari.  He also flagged off a new train service between Rohtak-Meham-Hansi.

 

2:21 PM

To make a developed India, it is very important for Haryana to develop: PM Modi

"In the entire world, there is a lot of talks of 'Modi ki guarantee and Rewari is the first to see it,'' says PM Modi.