Highlights| 'Was alerted by Indian authorities...everyone is safe': Russian embassy on bomb scare on Moscow-Goa flight

On the bomb scare on the Moscow-Goa flight, the Russian embassy said on Monday that they were alerted by the Indian authorities. “The aircraft has made an emergency landing at Jamnagar Indian Air Force Base. Everyone on board is safe. The authorities are conducting a thorough inspection of the aircraft,” the embassy added in a statement.

Moscow-Goa chartered flight diverted to Jamnagar in Gujarat after bomb threat, passengers and crew deboarded, reports ANI citing airport officials.

With no restrictions this year, the number of Hajj pilgrims in Saudi Arabia in the upcoming season will be similar to the pre-pandemic levels, Reuters reported citing state media. Saudi Arabia will not impose any restrictions, including age limits, on Hajj pilgrims in 2023, according to the Hajj minister. Read full story

The Delhi government has decided to impose a temporary ban on plying of BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel four-wheelers in the national capital from Tuesday in view of the worsening air quality, reported PTI.

Aviation regulator DGCA issues another show-cause notice to Air India for not reporting 2 incidents linked to unruly passengers.

Delhi Sultanpuri horror: All 6 accused sent to 14 days of judicial custody.

Delhi LG writes to Kejriwal to resume meetings between them in interest of conflict-free governance. 

Govt's 'strong' advisory to TV channels comes following 'distressing images, videos' in reportage of Rishabh Pant car crash, certain crimes. The advisory also stated reporting on certain crime stories distasteful, can have adverse psychological impact on children, reported PTI. 

The Supreme Court on Monday granted time till March 15 to the Centre for payment of arrears of One Rank-One Pension (OROP) to all eligible pensioners of the armed forces.

Aam Adami Party (AAP) stage a protest at the BJP Headquarter at DDU Marg against the Delhi LG and his role during MCD Mayor Election.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President of Suriname Chandrikapersad Santokhi and President of Guyana Irfaan Ali launch commemorative stamp at the 17th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention in Indore, Madhya Pradesh.

Supreme Court junks a PIL challenging the constitution of a committee to examine the feasibility of implementing Uniform Civil Code in Uttarakhand. SC noted that states have the power to do so.

First meeting of Global Partnership for Financial Inclusion (GPFI) under India’s G20 Presidency underway in Kolkata.

PM Narendra Modi arrives in Indore, Madya Pradesh to attend the 17th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention.

ICICI-Videocon loan fraud: Bombay HC allows release of Chanda Kochhar, husband from judicial custody, reports ANI.

Two passengers have been arrested by Patna Airport Police with the help of CISF after they created a ruckus onboard an IndiGo flight - in an inebriated condition, reported ANI citing Patna Airport SHO. 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi condemned the violence in Brazil. “Deeply concerned about the news of rioting and vandalism against the State institutions in Brasilia. Democratic traditions must be respected by everyone. We extend our full support to the Brazilian authorities,” he wrote on Twitter.

Punjab Civil Service officers will proceed on mass casual leave for five days starting Monday in protest against the "illegal" arrest of a colleague in Ludhiana by the state vigilance bureau, reported PTI.

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva visited the ransacked presidential palace, Congress and Supreme Court on Sunday after supporters of far-right ex-president Jair Bolsonaro invaded the buildings on Monday morning (IST).

Congress's Bharat Jodo Yatra will witness all women walk on Monday with Rahul Gandhi, said party MP Jothimani on Twitter.

Over the past 24 hours, 28 Chinese aircraft entered Taiwan's air defence zone, the defence ministry in Taipei said on Monday, reported Reuters.

US President Joe Biden on Sunday condemned "the assault on democracy" in Brazil after supporters of far-right former President Jair Bolsonaro invaded the country's Congress, presidential palace and Supreme Court. "I condemn the assault on democracy and on the peaceful transfer of power in Brazil. Brazil’s democratic institutions have our full support and the will of the Brazilian people must not be undermined," he wrote on Twitter.