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Rajnath Singh gets first jab of COVID-19 vaccine

New Delhi, Mar 02 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh received the first shot of the COVID-19 vaccine on March 02. He was accompanied by his wife and Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Karambir Singh. COVID-19 vaccine opened for public aged above 60 years on March 01.

Bill allowing 75% reservation in private jobs approved in Haryana: CM Khattar

Chandigarh, Mar 02 (ANI): Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on March 02 announced that a bill allowing 75% reservation in private jobs has been approved. "Governor Satyadev Narayan Arya has approved a bill allowing 75% reservation in private jobs. The government will notify it soon," said CM Khattar. He also talked about inflation and increased prices of fuel and said, "One should analyze and rates do increase in lots of other things as well."

We'll appeal people to punish BJP in assembly polls: Yogendra Yadav

Singhu Border, Mar 02 (ANI): Swaraj India president Yogendra Yadav on March 02, appealed voters of poll-bound states to punish BJP and its allies for bringing "anti-farmer laws". "In the Assembly elections, we will appeal to people to punish this party (BJP) and its allies who brought anti-farmer laws. We will go to the boll-bound states. This programme will begin in Kolkata on March 12 with a public meeting. In a meeting with 10 major trade unions, it was decided in-principle that farmers and labourers will fight this battle together. On March 15, labourers and employees will take to streets across the country against privatisation and corporatization. Farmers will join them," said Yadav.

Durga puja gets prohibited, cow slaughter is forcefully started during Eid in Bengal: CM Yogi

Malda (West Bengal), Mar 02 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and BJP leader Yogi Adityanath on March 02 during a public rally in poll-bound West Bengal took a jibe at Mamata Banerjee led TMC government accusing it to have 'anti-Hindu' sentiments. "Durga puja gets prohibited in Bengal today, cow slaughter is forcefully started during Eid. People's sentiments are toyed with through cow smuggling. The state government remains silent. Now it's attempted to ban slogan of 'Jai Sri Ram' and attacks are executed," said CM Yogi in Malda.

'No evidence of cyber-attacks during Mumbai's power outage': RK Singh

New Delhi, Mar 02 (ANI): Union Power Minister RK Singh on March 02 said that there is "no evidence of cyber-attacks by China" during Mumbai's power outage that happened in October 2020. RK Singh said, "Two teams investigated the power outage and submitted that the outage was caused by human error and not due to cyber attack. One of the teams submitted that cyber attack did happen but they were not linked to the Mumbai grid failure. Cyber attacks happened on our northern and southern region load dispatch centres but they (malware) could not reach our operating system. Maharashtra Home Minister has informed that cyber-attacks happened on their SCADA system in Mumbai. We don't have evidence to say that the cyber-attacks were carried out by China or Pakistan. Some people say that the group behind the attacks is Chinese but we don't have evidence. China will definitely deny it." On the other hand, Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh asked not politicizes the matter and said, "Cyber-atta

GST collection data for FY20, FY21: A sign of recovery?

Goods and services tax collection surpassed the Rs 1 trillion mark for the fifth consecutive month, touching Rs 1.13 trillion in February. The government attributed the robust mop-up to closer monitoring against fake billing, deep data analytics using data from multiple sources, including GST, income tax and Customs IT systems, and effective tax administration. Watch the video for the month-wise GST collection data for the financial year 2019-20 and 2020-21.

Nirav Modi extradition: India's track record in catching economic offenders

Nirav Modi, the diamond merchant wanted in India on charges of fraud and money laundering in the estimated USD 2-billion Punjab National Bank (PNB) scam case, lost his legal battle against extradition as a UK judge ruled that he does have a case to answer before the Indian courts. While this may be construed as a huge win for the Indian government, but India's record in catching economic fugitive offenders over the years has not been that great. Watch the video.

Assembly polls: Who's BJP's 'dulha' in Bengal? asks Tejashwi Yadav

Kolkata (West Bengal), Mar 02 (ANI): While speaking to ANI in Kolkata on March 01, the leader of Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) Tejashwi Yadav spoke on upcoming West Bengal Assembly polls. Tejashwi said, "Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is quite a big party and they have come here in West Bengal with full 'baraat'. There are several cabinet ministers in their 'baraat' procession. But who is their 'dulha' (groom)?." "Tell me even one name of a BJP leader who is much more experienced than West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in running the government. Someone who does not have any experience in the Assembly or Parliament how can they (BJP) the government to such a strange and unknown person," he added.

PM Modi brought 'sanjeevani booti' like Hanuman to eliminate COVID-19: Ashwini Choubey

Lucknow (UP), Mar 01 (ANI): Praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi's efforts in dealing with the COVID-19 situation in the country, Union Minister of State for Health, Ashwini Choubey, on March 01 said that in guise of Lord Hanuman, PM Modi brought 'sanjeevani booti' for common people to eliminate COVID-19. "Prime Minister has set a precedent by taking COVID-19 Vaccine today. The indigenous vaccine is a living example of self-reliant India. In guise of Lord Hanuman, Prime Minister has brought in 'sanjeevani booti' for common people to eliminate COVID-19," said MoS Health.

Assam has highest crime rate against women in country: Priyanka Gandhi

Gohpur (Assam), Mar 01 (ANI): Assam has the highest crime rate against women in the country and the state government has not done anything to stop crime against women, alleged Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi while addressing a rally in poll-bound Assam on March 01. "Assam has the highest crime rate against women in the country. The government has not done anything to stop crimes against women. You have the power to vote, you should use it responsibly. These elections are very important for women," the Congress leader said.

Tamil Nadu CM fully controlled by PM Modi: Rahul Gandhi

Kuzhithurai (TN), Mar 01 (ANI): Addressing a public gathering in poll-bound Tamil Nadu, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi alleged that Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edapaddi K Palaniswami is being "fully controlled" by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, adding that the state needs an "independent" Chief Minister. "The coming election is about the future of Tamil Nadu. The Chief Minister because of corruption is fully controlled by the Prime Minister. Tamil Nadu needs an independent CM," said Rahul Gandhi in Kuzhithurai.

Anand Mahindra & his 'social' connect: Witty, inspiring & heart-warming

Anand Mahindra, the Chairman of Mahindra Group, is known for his business acumen and also witty tweets. He never misses a chance to share innovative and interesting ideas on his social media handle for his followers. We bring to you some of his recent postings that are funny yet heart-warming and left netizens in splits. Watch the video. > >

PM Modi suggests expansion of country's agri sector in global market for processed food

New Delhi, Mar 01 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi suggested expansion of county's agriculture sector in the global market for processed food. "We need to increase clusters of Agro-industries so that villagers get employment in connection with farming," said PM Modi during a webinar on budget allocation for agriculture sector on March 01. Highlighting the need of the hour, PM Modi said that farmers of the country should get more and more options in the market.

India of 21st century needs post-harvest revolution, says PM Modi

New Delhi, Mar 01 (ANI): Addressing a webinar on agricultural budget, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that India of 21st century needs post-harvest or food processing revolution and value addition amid increasing agriculture production. "It would have been good for the country had this been done 2-3 decades back," he added. Speaking on steps undertaken for agriculture in Budget 2021-22, PM Modi informed that government has increased the agriculture credit target to Rs 16.50 lakh crore while the Micro-irrigation fund has been doubled. "In the agriculture budget, animal husbandry, dairying and fisheries sectors have been given priority. Rural infrastructure fund raised to Rs 40,000 crore," he added.

COVID vaccine should be given to youngsters first: Mallikarjun Kharge

New Delhi, Mar 01 (ANI): Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge on March 01 said the vaccine should be given to youngsters first who have longevity in life. He said,"I am above 70 years of age. You should give it (COVID-19 vaccine) to youngsters who have longevity in life as opposed to me. I merely have 10-15 more years to live."

COVID vaccination phase 2: CM Yogi inspects Dr SPM Civil Hospital

Lucknow (UP), March 01 (ANI): Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath visited Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee (Civil) Hospital to inspect the procedure of COVID-19 vaccination. People above 60 years of age and those above 45 years with comorbidities are being vaccinated for COVID, across the nation.

Bihar to get free COVID vaccinations even at private hospitals: CM Nitish

Patna (Bihar), Mar 01 (ANI): As the second phase of COVID vaccination drive started across the nation on March 01, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar today announced that the vaccinations will be absolutely free in the entire state, including private hospitals. He said, "Vaccination will be absolutely free in the entire Bihar state. Such facility will be made available, will be facilitated by the state government."

192 hospitals designated for 2nd phase of vaccination drive: Satyendar Jain

New Delhi, Mar 01 (ANI): Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain while speaking to ANI informed that Delhi government has begun free vaccinations in government hospitals and paid in private hospitals for senior citizens and people above 45 years with comorbidities. "There are 192 hospitals i.e. 56 governments' (Centre+Delhi) and 136 private with about 300 centres," informed Health Minister. "Registration being done on CoWIN software," he added.

PM Modi-led govt don't respect Tamil culture: Rahul Gandhi

Kanyakumari (Tamil Nadu), Mar 01 (ANI): During a roadshow in Tamil Nadu's Kanyakumari, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on March 01 criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government by saying that his govt doesn't respect Tamil culture. He said, "Govt in Delhi doesn't respect Tamil culture. They've a CM who does everything they say. CM (E.K. Palaniswami) doesn't represent the state, he represents what Modi wants him to do. A person who bows before Modi can't represent Tamil Nadu.""He (CM) must not let RSS insult Tamil culture. Modi says '1 nation, 1 culture, 1 history'. Is Tamil not an Indian language? Is Tamil history not Indian or is Tamil culture not Indian? As an Indian, it's my duty to protect Tamil culture,"he added.

Watch: PM Modi takes first jab of Bharat Biotech's COVAXIN

New Delhi, Mar 01 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi took his first dose of COVID-19 vaccine at AIIMS Delhi on March 01. PM Modi administered Bharat Biotech's COVAXIN. Sister P Niveda, from Puducherry, administered vaccine to the Prime Minister. In a tweet, PM Modi also appealed to the people to take the vaccine and make India COVID-19 free.