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Antigua revokes citizenship of Mehul Choksi
By Neeraj Chauhan, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON MAR 01, 2021 12:57 AM IST
The development was confirmed to HT by at least two officers in the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Enforcement Directorate (ED), who added that the fugitive businessman is currently fighting revocation of his citizenship in an Antiguan civil court.
New rules make way for self-regulation: I&B ministry secretary
By Deeksha Bhardwaj, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON MAR 01, 2021 12:31 AM IST
“There will be no authoritarian process,” information and broadcasting ministry secretary Amit Khare told Hindustan Times. “The regulation system is accountable to the courts. Any misuse of power can be checked.”
Chhattisgarh man trampled to death while trying to take selfie with an elephant
PUBLISHED ON MAR 01, 2021 12:20 AM IST
- The kin of the deceased have been given an instant relief amount of ₹25,000 and the body has been sent for post-mortem.
Tamil Nadu extends Covid-19 lockdown till March 31
By hindustantimes.com | Written by Srivatsan K C, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON FEB 28, 2021 11:36 PM IST
The state government, in its new order on Sunday, said that the lockdown is being extended to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus effectively and also asked all district administrations to enforce strict Covid-19 appropriate behaviour.
Feb spike of Covid-19 in several states: What we know about mutants, variants
By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Poulomi Ghosh
UPDATED ON FEB 28, 2021 11:04 PM IST
Mutations eventually accumulate to generate variants that differ from the original virus more and more.
Stress key reason for teachers to quit job before, during pandemic: Study
ANI, Washington
PUBLISHED ON FEB 28, 2021 10:08 PM IST
Most former teachers went on to take jobs with less or equal pay, with 3 in 10 taking jobs with no health insurance or retirement benefits.
How to register on Co-Win: Ministry releases step-by-step guideline
By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Poulomi Ghosh
UPDATED ON FEB 28, 2021 11:17 PM IST
Booking once made on Co-Win app can be rescheduled to even a vaccination centre of another city, in case people have to travel between the two doses of vaccination
'Congress must unite to defeat ‘divisive’ forces': Farooq Abdullah
By Ravi Krishnan Khajuria, Jammu
UPDATED ON FEB 28, 2021 09:59 PM IST
- “I want the Congress party to be strong. I want the Congress to unite and fight the divisive forces," he said.
Health Minister lauds contributions of medical professionals in pandemic
PTI
PUBLISHED ON FEB 28, 2021 09:58 PM IST
He made these remarks at the Global Indian Physicians Congress, organised by the Global Association for Physicians of Indian Origin (GAPIO), through video conference, the ministry said in a statement.
Over 60% voter turnout recorded in Gujarat local body polls
PTI, Ahmedabad
PUBLISHED ON FEB 28, 2021 09:24 PM IST
As per the provisional figures, voter turnout of 54.95 per cent across 81 municipalities, 62.41 per cent in 31 district panchayats, and 63.42 per cent in 231 taluka panchayat, was recorded, the State Election Commission (SEC) said.
Delhi sees 2nd highest mean maximum temperature for Feb since 1901
PTI, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON FEB 28, 2021 09:09 PM IST
The highest mean maximum temperature recorded for February in Delhi was 29.7 degrees Celsius in 2006, the IMD officials said.
Appreciating BJP's work ethics, Rashid Alvi says Congress must work 24/7
ANI, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON FEB 28, 2021 08:59 PM IST
Alvi also commented on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's regret that he could not learn Tamil Nadu, during his monthly radio programme Maan Ki Baat.
News updates from HT: Dry run at 4 govt-run hospitals in Pune tomorrow
PUBLISHED ON FEB 28, 2021 08:56 PM IST
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Congress faces uphill battle in poll-bound states
PTI
PUBLISHED ON FEB 28, 2021 08:40 PM IST
Barring Kerala, where the party feels it is poised to defeat the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF), the Congress is beset with ally troubles in all other poll-bound states-- Assam, West Bengal and Tamil Nadu -- and the Union Territory of Puducherry.
8,293 new cases in Maharashtra as Covid-19 spike continues amid lockdown, curbs
By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Poulomi Ghosh
UPDATED ON FEB 28, 2021 09:18 PM IST
There are 12 active containment zones in Mumbai and 133 buildings have been sealed, according to data released by the Bhrihanmumbai Municipal Corporation.
Centre to begin live monitoring for toll-plazas to measure queues, waiting time
PUBLISHED ON FEB 28, 2021 08:35 PM IST
- The live monitoring system will measure the ‘Daily Congestion Index’ for each plaza as well as the overall congestion across the national highway network.
New agriculture reform laws death warrant for farmers: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal
By S Raju, Meerut
UPDATED ON FEB 28, 2021 08:19 PM IST
- Kejriwal said all the previous governments cheated farmers on their demand for an appropriate price for their crops
Rename Congress as Godsevadi Congress Party, Hindu Mahasabha taunts Sonia Gandhi
PUBLISHED ON FEB 28, 2021 07:55 PM IST
- Former corporator Babulal Chaurasiya who joined the Congress recently, used to be an admirer of Mahatma Gandhi’s assassin Nathuram Godse.
'Dream of Kolkata': Piyush Goyal on 'world-class' Noapara-Dakshineswar metro
By hindustantimes.com | Written by Deepali Sharma, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON FEB 28, 2021 08:13 PM IST
The minister said that the train with world-class facilities will benefit around 50,000 commuters every day.
Delhi Covid-19 vaccine third phase starts tomorrow: All you need to know
By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Arpan Rai, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON FEB 28, 2021 07:27 PM IST
Those who wish to get inoculated at a private hospital will have to pay for their dose. Private hospitals have been allowed to charge up to ₹250 per dose of Covid-19 vaccine.
Co-Win registration from 9am tomorrow as India enters 2nd phase of vaccination
By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Poulomi Ghosh
UPDATED ON FEB 28, 2021 11:34 PM IST
Co-Win 2.0 is not a new app. It's an upgrade of the existing app through which the government conducted the first phase of vaccination. For this upgrade, vaccination was stalled on Saturday and Sunday.
Keep tractors ready as you may have to reach Delhi anytime: Rakesh Tikait
ANI, Shamli, Uttar Pradesh
PUBLISHED ON FEB 28, 2021 06:54 PM IST
"This is my appeal to farmers that they should continue to work in their fields and also keep their tractors ready with their tanks full of oil as they may have to come to Delhi anytime," Rakesh Tikait said.
67% health workers, 59% other frontline workers given Covid-19 vaccine in in J-K
By Ashiq Hussain
PUBLISHED ON FEB 28, 2021 06:36 PM IST
- On Saturday, the Centre asked all the states and union territories to closely monitor the trajectory of Covid infections to prevent surge in cases and assiduously expedite vaccination of priority groups.
'I appreciate him for...': Ghulam Nabi Azad goes all praise for PM Modi
Written by Prashasti Singh, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON FEB 28, 2021 06:29 PM IST
His statement comes days after PM Modi sang high praises of the leader. A "true friend" to him, Azad set high standards as a Member of Parliament and the Leader of Opposition, PM said.
Companies 'feel betrayed' due to capping of Covid-19 vaccine price: Shaw
PTI
PUBLISHED ON FEB 28, 2021 06:03 PM IST
Mazumdar-Shaw asked, "If WHO has agreed to USD 3 per dose, why beat them down to USD 2?"
1 cr more free LPG connections planned in next 2 yrs: Oil secretary
PTI
PUBLISHED ON FEB 28, 2021 06:01 PM IST
Oil Secretary Tarun Kapoor said plans are in the works to provide LPG connection with bare-minimum identity documents and without insisting on residence proof of the place of availing the cooking gas.
Sri Lanka 'Priority One' partner in defence: India
PTI
PUBLISHED ON FEB 28, 2021 05:55 PM IST
Sri Lanka is "Priority One" partner for India in the defence sphere, the Indian High Commission in Colombo said in a statement on Sunday.
FASTags, vaccine, banking transaction: List of rules to be effective in March
By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Poulomi Ghosh
UPDATED ON FEB 28, 2021 06:04 PM IST
The IFSC codes of e-Vijaya and e-Dena, banks that have been merged with Bank of Baroda, will be discontinued from March 1.
CBDT chairman PC Mody gets another extension till May 31
PUBLISHED ON FEB 28, 2021 05:14 PM IST
- In August last year the government extended his tenure for another six-month effective from September 1, 2020 to ensure continuity in the leadership on income-tax matters during the Union Budget 2021-22. Accordingly, he was due to retire on February 28, 2021.
News updates from HT: Kejriwal says Centre can buy produce at MSP, shares formul
By hindustantimes.com, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON FEB 28, 2021 05:13 PM IST
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