Breaking: Air India flight carrying around 242 passengers from Ukraine lands at Delhi

Amid a dip in Covid-19 cases, the Election commission 50% cap on political rallies and roadshows.

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Tejasvi Surya on Tuesday said that he visited Bajrang Dal activist Harsha's family adding growing Islamic fundamentalism in Karnataka claimed a victim. 

The Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) will chair a  meeting on 25th February ( Friday). The meeting comes amid an improvement in the Covid-19 pandemic situation, reports ANI.

Kerala reported 5,691 new Covid-19 cases and 10 deaths in the last 24 hours. The active caseload stood at 53,597, reports ANI.

Prohibitory orders under Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure will remain in place in Karnataka’s Shivamogga district till two more days. Read more 

The police have detained six persons into custody, while twelve are being interrogated in the murder of a 28-year-old Bajrang Dal activist in Karnataka, reports ANI.

 Karnataka High Court adjourns the hearing for tomorrow.

The ministry of women and child development has extended the PM Cares for Children Scheme till 28th February, 2022. Read more

Karnataka High Court begins hearing on various petitions challenging the ban on hijab in educational institutes in the state, reports ANI.

“India wants a solution through talks, and peace to be established. I am sure a solution will emerge following talks between Russian President Putin and US President Biden. India is in favour of maintaining international peace,” says Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Ukraine crisis.

“All accused have been identified. Teams are outside as well as inside Shivamogga district. So, work is going on & we are on the verge of completing the detection and arresting the accused persons,” says Pratap Reddy, Additional DGP, Karnataka on Bajrang Dal activist Harsha murder case.

Seven workers charred to death in a blast at a factory in Bathu industrial area of Una. Around 12 suffered burn injuries and brought to a hospital in Una. Fire department personnel and officials present at the spot. Details awaited, reports ANI.

The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting has ordered a ban on apps, website, and social media accounts linked to foreign-based “Punjab Politics TV” having close links with Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), an organization that has been declared unlawful under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967. 

Relying on intelligence inputs that the channel was attempting to use online media to disturb public order during the ongoing State Assembly Elections, the Ministry used emergency powers under the IT Rules on 18th February to block the digital media resources of “Punjab Politics TV”.

The Supreme Court has asked Maharashtra to stay its investigation into all cases against Param Bir Singh till March 9 when it will take a call on Singh's petition to transfer all cases to CBI. The state agreed to do so and the statement was recorded by the Court in its order.

PM Narendra Modi has announced an ex-gratia of ₹2 lakh each from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund (PMNRF) for the next of kin of those who lost their lives due to the accident. The injured are being given ₹50,000.

Supreme Court is expected to hear tomorrow a plea seeking cancellation of physical exams for Class X and XII to be conducted by all State Boards, CBSE, ICSE and National Institute of Open Schooling, reported news agency ANI.

“Congress is behind the murder of Harsha. He was killed because of DK Shivakumar, BK Hariprasad & other Congress leaders. I urge Home minister to hand over the case to NIA. I will give the compensation of ₹5 lakh to the family,” said MP Renukacharya, BJP MLA from Karnataka's Honnali.

Supreme Court has adjourned the Pegasus case for February 25 after Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for Centre, sought adjournment saying he will be busy in a part-heard matter on February 23.

At least eleven people, who were returning from a wedding, died on Tuesday morning in an accident in Uttarakhand. Two others were injured. Read more

Four more persons including a casting director arrested, from Versova and Borivali areas in connection to the Raj Kundra pornography case, said Mumbai Police Crime Branch.

India registered a 16 per cent drop in daily cases since yesterday with 13,405 new infections of the coronavirus disease.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address election rallies in Imphal, Manipur and Bahraich in Uttar Pradesh today. Uttar Pradesh will head for the fourth phase of elections tomorrow (February 23), while Manipur will go to polls in a single phase of February 27.

"We strongly emphasize the vital need for all sides to maintain international peace and security by exercising the utmost restraint and intensifying diplomatic efforts to ensure that a mutually amicable solution is arrived at the earliest," says India at UNSC meet on Ukraine.

“Safety and security of civilians essential. More than 20,000 Indian students& nationals live&study in different parts of Ukraine, incl in its border areas. The well-being of Indians is of priority to us,” said India's permanent representative to the UN TS Tirumurti

“If there is no action on govt's behalf (on withdrawal of pending criminal cases lodged against Patidar Anamat Andolan Samiti members during 2015 Patidar reservation agitation) before March 23, a statewide agitation will be held,” says Gujarat Congress working president Hardik Patel.

The UNSC meet over Ukraine will now be an 'open' meeting, a senior official said. India will also make a statement at the meeting.

Air India is set to operate three flights to Ukraine, starting today. The flights have been scheduled for February 22, 24 and 26 as part of India's evacuation plan from Ukraine.

Last week, the The ministry of external affairs (MEA) set up a control room to provide information and assistance to the Indian nationals in Ukraine. The Indian embassy in Ukraine has also set up a 24-hour helpline for Indians in the eastern European nation.