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4 min read Last Updated : Feb 26 2024 | 11:16 PM IST

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9:26 PM

Manipur govt extends internet ban till March 2

The Manipur government has extended internet suspension including mobile data services in Churachandpur district for another five days till March 2.
 
Manipur Home Department Joint Secretary Mayengbam Veto Singh in an order said that the state government, after reviewing the prevailing law and order situation in Churachandpur district, decided to continue suspension of internet service, mobile data services and internet/data services through VPN in the whole revenue jurisdiction of Churachandpur district, decided to continue suspension of internet service, mobile data services and internet/data services through VPN in the whole revenue jurisdiction of Churachandpur district.

9:26 PM

PM Modi says he reviewed projects worth Rs 17 lakh crore in 10 years

Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized that India's achievements are no longer a surprise to the world; it has become the new normal. Speaking at a global summit by TV9 News Network, he highlighted the growing trust in India, calling it the country's biggest recognition.

8:48 PM

Grant permanent commission to women in Indian Coast Guard: SC to Centre

Declaring that women cannot be left out, the Supreme Court on Monday told the Centre to ensure that women are granted permanent commission in the Indian Coast Guard and said the court will do it if the government doesn't. A bench comprising Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justices J B Pardiwala and Manoj Misra said this while taking note of submissions by Attorney General R Venkataramani that there were some functional and operational difficulties in granting permanent commissions to Short Service Commission Officers (SSCOs).

8:48 PM

Namibian experts to visit MP for cheetah habitat

Namibian and African experts will soon visit MP's Gandhi Sagar and Nauradehi sanctuaries for cheetah habitation: Bhupender Yadav

8:48 PM

Trump appeals $454 mn fraud judgment

Donald Trump appeals $454 million civil fraud judgment, pushing legal fight into thick of the presidential campaign, reports AP

8:27 PM

Vijay Shekhar Sharma steps down as chairman of Paytm Payments Bank; bank reconstitutes board

Vijay Shekhar Sharma has quit as chairman of Paytm Payments Bank, PTI reported. The bank has reconstituted the board, revealed in a regulatory filing.  

7:54 PM

Grant permanent commission to women in Indian Coast Guard: SC to Centre

Declaring that women cannot be left out, the Supreme Court on Monday told the Centre to ensure that women are granted permanent commission in the Indian Coast Guard and said the court will do it if the government doesn't. A bench comprising Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justices J B Pardiwala and Manoj Misra said this while taking note of submissions by Attorney General R Venkataramani that there were some functional and operational difficulties in granting permanent commissions to Short Service Commission Officers (SSCOs).

7:53 PM

Air India plans direct flights to Seattle, Los Angeles, Dallas

Air India plans to start more ultra long haul flights, mainly to the US cities, as it expands the aircraft fleet with more A350s and B777s, according to sources. The Tata Group-owned airline, which is also in the process of consolidating its operations, including by the proposed merger of Vistara, is looking to launch direct flights from Indian cities to Seattle, Los Angeles and Dallas.

7:53 PM

Bank of Israel keeps rates steady at 4.5%

The Bank of Israel kept interest rates steady on Monday after cutting by a quarter-point in January, taking a cautious approach even as the economy weakens as a result of Israel's war against Palestinian militant group Hamas.
Analysts polled by Reuters were split ahead of the decision, with seven expecting no move and seven projecting another 25 basis point reduction.
The central bank kept it benchmark rate at 4.5%.
Prior to January's cut, it had raised rates 10 straight times in an aggressive tightening cycle from a all-time low of 0.1% in April 2022, before pausing last July.
Israel's inflation rate eased to 2.6% in January, within the annual target range of 1%-3%.
The economy contracted by an annual 19.4% in the fourth quarter, reflecting the toll of the country's war with Hamas, to end 2023 with growth of 2%.

7:44 PM

Chinese Visa 'scam': Delhi court reserves order on Karti Chidambaram's ED charge sheet

A Delhi court reserved its order on whether to take cognisance of a charge sheet filed by the ED against Congress MP Karti Chidambaram and others and summon them in a money laundering case linked to the alleged Chinese visa scam. The judge posted the matter for March 16 after hearing the arguments by the counsel appearing for the Enforcement Directorate.

7:44 PM

US airman dies after setting himself on fire outside Israeli embassy, reports say

A US military service member, who had self-immolated outside the Israeli Embassy in Washington as a protest against the war in Gaza, has reportedly died.

7:44 PM

Paytm likely to partner with four banks

Paytm is likely to partner with Axis Bank, HDFC Bank, State Bank of India and YES Bank for processing transactions via the popular unified payments interface (UPI), two sources aware of the development said. The central bank has asked Paytm Payments Bank, the banking unit of Paytm to wind down its business by March 15, leading to disruption for the popular payment app.

5:00 PM

Either you give permanent commission to women in Coast Guard or the court will: SC to central govt

The top court on Monday said that women cannot be left out when it comes to the issue of granting permanent commission to Coast Guard officers, adding, "if you do not do it, we will do it".  The plea has been filed by a woman officer of the Coast Guard. The Supreme Court has set March 1 as the date for the next hearing.
 

4:53 PM

News update: 'Delhi model' showing direction to entire country, says CM Kejriwal in Delhi Assembly

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal today said the Delhi governance model is showing direction to the entire nation in terms of education, health and electricity. The chief minister was underscoring the achievements of his government in Delhi in the three sectors during an address in the Assembly.

4:50 PM

Andhra Pradesh releases water from Kuppam Branch Canal Kuppam

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy today released water from Kuppam branch canal to meet the irrigation and drinking water needs of Kuppam and Palamneuru constituencies. The canal has been constructed at a cost of Rs 560 crore under the second phase of Anantha Venkat Reddy - Handri Neeva Sujala Sravanthi (AVR - HNSS) project. It is expected to provide irrigation water to 6,300 acres of ayacut through 110 minor irrigation tanks in Kuppam constituency and drinking water to  people in Kuppam and Palamaneru constituencies.
 

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First Published: Feb 26 2024 | 9:03 AM IST