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Ease of Living Index 2020: Bengaluru, Shimla best cities; check full list

Bengaluru was adjudged the most liveable among 111 cities in India in the government's 'Ease of Living Index' on Thursday, followed by Pune, Ahmedabad, Chennai, Surat, Navi Mumbai, Coimbatore, Vadodra, Indore and Greater Mumbai. Of the 49 cities ranked on livability index in the 'million-plus population' category, Delhi figures in the 13th spot and Srinagar at the bottom. Watch the video to know more.

Unemployment is high, informal sector is in shambles: Manmohan Singh

New Delhi, Mar 03 (ANI): While addressing at the 'Pratheeksha 2030' Summit on in the national capital on March 02, former prime minister Manmohan Singh said, "Temporary measures by the Government of India and Reserve Bank to paper over the credit problems can not blind us to the looming credit crisis ahead that could affect the small and medium sector." "Unemployment is high and the informal sector is in shambles, a crisis precipitated by the ill-considered demonetisation decision taken in 2016," he added. "In Kerala and many other states, public finances are in disarray with states having to resort to excessive borrowing, which creates an intolerable burden on future budgets," Manmohan Singh further stated.

Discussion with Left front is settled on seat 'sharing': Indian Secular Front

Kolkata (West Bengal), Mar 03 (ANI): While speaking to media in Kolkata on March 02, the Chairman of Indian Secular Front (ISF), Naushad Siddiqui spoke about seat sharing ahead of the West Bengal Assembly polls. Siddiqui said, "Our discussion with the Left front on seat sharing is settled. We gave a list of six candidates for seats in North Bengal."

TN Assembly polls: AMMK to announce alliance in 2-3 days

Chennai (Tamil Nadu), Mar 02 (ANI): While speaking to ANI in Chennai after meeting VK Sasikala on March 02, the General Secretary of Amma Makkal Munnettra Kazagam (AMMK), TTV Dhinakaran spoke on alliance ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly polls. Dhinakaran said, "We are talking to a few parties. We will announce our alliance within the next 2-3 days."

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

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.