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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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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".

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."

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to unveil, lay foundation stones, and dedicate multiple development projects worth crores in West Bengal and Bihar today. During his two-day visit to the states, the prime minister initiated several projects and addressed a rally in Hooghly, West Bengal, on Friday afternoon. Today around 10.30 am, PM Modi will be in Krishnanagar, Nadia district, West Bengal, to inaugurate, dedicate, and lay the foundation stone for projects totaling Rs 15,000 crore. In Krishnanagar, the Prime Minister will focus on various sectors such as power, rail, and road, inaugurating, dedicating to the nation, and laying the foundation stone for numerous development initiatives. Notably, he will lay the foundation stone for the Raghunathpur Thermal Power Station Phase II (2x660 MW) in Purulia district, contributing to the strengthening of the country's power sector.

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has taken legal action against Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and general secretary Jairam Ramesh. Gadkari, through his lawyer Balendu Shekhar, issued legal notices on Friday, alleging the dissemination of misleading and defamatory content about him on X. Gadkari expressed shock at the contents posted on the official Congress handle on the microblogging platform. According to the lawyer, Kharge and Ramesh intentionally shared a 19-second video clip from Gadkari's interview with "The Lallantop" web portal, distorting the contextual intent and meaning of his words.

President Joe Biden announced on Friday that the United States will initiate air-dropping humanitarian aid into Gaza. This decision comes in response to a chaotic incident with Israeli troops, resulting in the deaths of at least 115 Palestinians and injuries to over 750 others, as reported by Gaza's Hamas-run health ministry. The events unfolded when crowds attempted to retrieve goods from an aid convoy, and nearby Israeli troops reportedly opened fire. President Biden stated that the air drops will commence in the coming days.

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

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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.

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

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.

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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.

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

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