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187 detected with UK, 6 with South African strain in India: NITI Aayog

New Delhi, Feb 23 (ANI): NITI Aayog member Dr VK Paul during a press conference on the weekly update of COVID-19 on February 23 informed that so far 187 individuals detected with UK strain, 6 people with South African strain and one with Brazilian strain till date. VK Paul said, "There is a very significant, comprehensive tracking of viral strains for such mutants and other mutants. This effort has gathered pace and we have sequenced that 3,500 viruses since then. Today we have 187 individuals detected with UK strain, 6 people with South African variant and one with Brazilian strain till date."

Watch: When Nasa's Perseverance Rover landed safely on Mars

NASA's Perseverance rover streaked through the orange Martian sky and landed on the planet after traversing 472 million kilometres from Earth. The rover accomplished the riskiest step yet in an epic quest to bring back rocks that could answer whether life ever existed on Mars. Watch the video for all the related information.

Increase in prices of crude oil in international markets led to fuel price hike: Dharmendra Pradhan

Dibrugarh (Assam), Feb 23 (ANI): On increasing fuel prices in the country, Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan said that it has happened due to increase in prices of crude oil in international markets. Dharmendra Pradhan said, "Due to an increase in prices of crude oil in international markets, consumer price (for petrol and diesel) has risen. This will soften gradually. Global supply was reduced due to COVID in turn affecting production as well. Sonia ji must know Rajasthan and Maharashtra have maximum tax. Earnings of Centre and State government were negligible during lockdown. We have allocated large chunks to various sectors in Budget to increase jobs." He further said, "We are consistently requesting the GST council to include petroleum products under its purview as it will benefit people. But it is their call to take."

Android 12 features new, easier way to share Wi-Fi password

New Delhi, Feb 23 (ANI): Android 12 has rolled out a new feature titled 'Nearby Share' that will help a user to share a Wi-Fi password. The feature has gone live in the Android 12 developer beta, which has recently become available to download, Mashable quoted a report by Android Police and XDADevelopers' Mishaal Rahman. To do it, open Settings, a user needs to go to Wi-Fi, select the network one wants, and tap 'Share'. One will get the option to share the network via a QR code or through Nearby Share. If a user chooses the latter, the phone will look for nearby devices, and the person on the other device will get a notification, asking them to accept the share. The password will not be displayed for security reasons, but should the receiver accept the share, they will then be able to connect to the Wi-Fi network. Mashable reported that Android has offered users the ability to share Wi-Fi networks via a QR code since version 10. However, the new way to do it is perhaps a little better

Congress will bring no-trust motion against Haryana govt: Bhupinder Hooda

Chandigarh, Feb 23 (ANI): Haryana Congress leader and former chief minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda on February 22 said that Congress will bring no-trust motion against the Haryana government as the Khattar Government has lost trust of people and MLAs. "We will bring a no-trust motion against the govt as it has lost trust of people and MLAs. Two Independent MLAs who were supporting the govt have withdrawn their support. Some MLAs of their alliance party said this is the most corrupt govt," said Hooda.

Congress will raise petrol, diesel price hike issue in upcoming Parliament session: Mallikarjun Kharge

New Delhi, Feb 23 (ANI): Congress will raise the issue of increased prices of petrol and diesel in the upcoming Parliament session, said Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge on Feb 22. "Whenever there will be discussion in the House in the coming time, we will raise the issue of increased prices of petrol and diesel. We will take all the party leaders into confidence and create an agenda. We will fight for whatever is in the interest of the people," said Kharge.

1,14,24,094 beneficiaries inoculated till Feb 22, informs Health Ministry

New Delhi, Feb 22 (ANI): "1,14,24,094 vaccinations were done across country till 6pm on February 22," informed Union Health Ministry Additional Secretary Manohar Agnani. Manohar Agnani informed that total of 75,40,602 healthcare workers have been vaccinated. Of which, 64,25,060 were inoculated with first dose while 11,15,542 were given second dose. "There are 4 states and UTs which include Lakshadweep, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan which have done more than 75% coverage of healthcare workers and frontline workers in terms of the first dose," he added.

Dadra and Nagar Haveli MP allegedly dies by suicide in Mumbai

Mumbai, Feb 22 (ANI): Dadra and Nagar Haveli Member of Parliament (MP) Mohan Delkar allegedly died by suicide at a hotel in South Mumbai. His body has been sent for postmortem. Police began investigation. While speaking to media, Mumbai Police Spokesperson, Chaitanya S said, "The body of Lok Sabha MP Mohan Delkar was found in a hotel in Marine Drive Police Station area today. A suicide note was also found at the spot. ASP of Colaba is investigating the matter."

Serious efforts have been made in past few years to strengthen rail network: PM Modi

Hooghly (West Bengal), Feb 22 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Chuchura city of West Bengal's Hooghly district on February 22. While addressing the public rally, PM Modi said, "West Bengal has been an important centre for country's self-reliance. There is tremendous potential for trade and business with northeast and neighbouring nations from here." "Keeping this in mind, serious efforts have been made in past few years to strengthen rail network," he added.

Tripura gets its first road constructed with plastic waste

Agartala (Tripura), Feb 22 (ANI): Under Agartala Smart City Limited (ASCL) project, Tripura has begun its first plastic road construction by using non-recyclable plastic waste. Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb inaugurated the road by unveiling the plaque along with a few other projects of the ASCL during a program held at Agartala on Feb 22. Deb said this project is an initiative to make the state plastic-free through sustainable use of plastic waste. Dr Shailesh Kumar Yadav, District Magistrate of West Tripura district, who also is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of ASCL said that on a trial basis, a stretch of 680-meter road at BK road has been constructed by mixing waste plastic with bitumen at a cost of around Rs70 lakh. He added further that in the coming days, more such plastic roads will be constructed to reuse the plastic waste generated. Under Agartala Smart City projects, 40 smart bus stops with CCTV cameras have also been constructed at various place

WB assembly polls: 'Rail, metro connectivity is Centre's priority', promises PM Modi

Hooghly (West Bengal), Feb 22 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Sahaganj area of West Bengal's Hooghly district on February 22. While addressing the public rally, PM Modi said, "This year 'rail and metro' connectivity is Centre's priority. Such work should have been done decades back and now, we should not delay- from broadening of rail lines to electrification work, money being invested in infrastructure projects."

PM Modi questions WB Govt over Bandemataram Bhavan's condition

Hooghly (West Bengal), Feb 22 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Sahaganj area of West Bengal's Hooghly district on February 22. While addressing the public rally, PM Modi said, "I am being told that Bandemataram Bhavan, where Bankim Chandra Ji lived for 5 years, is in very bad condition. This is the same Bhavan where he brainstormed to write Vande Mataram, the poem which gave a new lease of life to the freedom struggle." "Failure to keep the place of the creator of such 'amar gaan' in a good state is an injustice to West Bengal's pride and there is huge politics involved in this- the politics which focuses on vote bank, not patriotism; appeasement, not Sabka Sath, Sabka Vikas," he added. "This kind of politics stops people of Bengal from performing Durga puja and visarjan. People of Bengal will never forgive those who insult their culture for vote bank politics," PM Modi further attacked TMC led West Bengal Government.

West Bengal has made up its mind for 'poriborton': PM Modi

Hooghly (West Bengal), Feb 22 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Sahaganj area of West Bengal's Hooghly district on February 22. While addressing the public rally, PM Modi said, "This enthusiasm and energy by all of you is sending a message from Kolkata to Delhi. Now, West Bengal has made up its mind for 'poriborton' (change)."

Mauritius PM highlights significance of CECPA signed by India

Port Louis (Mauritius), Feb 22 (ANI): Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth at India-Mauritius joint statement said the Comprehensive Economic Cooperation and Partnership Agreement (CECPA) is far-reaching and should unleash new and expanded opportunities in trade, goods and services. "Comprehensive Economic Cooperation and Partnership Agreement is 1st of its kind, signed by India with an African country. It's far-reaching and should unleash new and expanded opportunities in trade, goods and services, investment, economic cooperation and technical assistance,"said Mauritius PM. He added, "As India seeks to step her vast and multilayered cooperation with African continent, for next edition of India-Africa forum Mauritius aspires to play greater role in these engagements as a gateway between India and Africa."

Rahul Gandhi takes out tractor rally in Wayanad

Wayanad (Kerala), Feb 22 (ANI): Congress leader Rahul Gandhi took out a tractor rally in Kerala's Wayanad. Rally was taken from Thrikkaipatta to Muttil on February 22. Several of his supporters followed him. Rahul Gandhi is MP from Wayanad Lok Sabha constituency.

PM Modi ridiculed MGNREGA but accepted it played as saviour during COVID: Rahul Gandhi

Kalpetta (Kerala) Wayanad (Kerala), Feb 22 (ANI): While addressing a gathering in his Lok Sabha constituency, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said that when Narendra Modi became the PM, he ridiculed Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act saying it was an insult to Indians. "But the same man was forced during COVID to increase money given under MGNREGA and accepted that it played as a saviour", said Gandhi in Wayanad.

We've century-old experience of making arms, ammunition: PM Modi

New Delhi, Feb 22 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended webinar on Defence budget through video-conferencing on February 22. He said, "We have century-old experience when it comes to making arms and ammunition. During World War I and II, India supplied arms and ammunition. But post-independence, the situation got deteriorated, even for small arms we are relying on small countries. Today we are one of the largest defence importers and this is not something we should be proud of."

BJP's only allies are CBI, ED: Saugata Roy on notice to TMC leader's family in coal scam

Kolkata, Feb 22 (ANI): The CBI sent notice to CM Mamata Banerjee's nephew and TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee's wife and sister-in-law in coal scam case. On the notice, TMC MP Saugata Roy said, "BJP is left with no allies. Their only allies are CBI and ED. They are trying to use their allies to threaten, to pressurise the TMC. Whatever notice issued will be dealt with legally."

Aim to achieve turnover of Rs 1,75,000 cr in aerospace, defence goods by 2024: Rajnath Singh

New Delhi, Feb 22 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on implementation of Union Budget provisions in Defence Sector said that Ministry of Defence has set a target to achieve a turnover of Rs 1,75,000 in aerospace amd defence goods and services by the year 2024. "Ministry of Defence aims to achieve a turnover of Rs 1,75,000 Cr (US dollar 25 Bn) including export of Rs 35,000 Crores (US dollar 5 Bn) in aerospace and defence goods and services by the year 2024," said Defence Minister.

Equalisation levy: Objective, Budget proposal and impact

The provision of an equalisation levy has rattled the Industry. Many businesses are planning to move court over the changes proposed in the Budget. In an exclusive interview with Business Standard’s Dilasha Seth, former CBDT member Akhilesh Ranjan, who was instrumental in the introduction of equalisation levy in 2016, explain in detail the objective of the levy and why it is needed. Watch the video.