Highlights: Massive fire breaks out at Brahmapuram waste plant in Kerala

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Sania Mirza to play farewell exhibition match in Hyderabad
Sania Mirza, the Indian tennis queen who announced her retirement from professional tennis earlier this month at the Dubai Tennis Championships, is scheduled to receive a rousing goodbye from Indian fans in her hometown, Hyderabad, reported ANI.
NCP says it will soon decide whether to support NDPP-BJP govt in Nagaland or be in opposition
The Sharad Pawar-led NCP, which won seven seats in the Nagaland assembly, said on Saturday it will soon decide whether it will join the NDPP-BJP government in the state or remain in opposition, PTI reported.
Man shot at over car parking in Gurugram
A civil engineer was allegedly shot by over 10 unidentified people over a car parking issue in Sohna area here, police said on Saturday, reported news agency PTI.
Man dies after surgery in HP's Una, angry relatives block highway
Family members of a man, who allegedly died after a nose surgery at a private hospital here, staged a protest outside the facility with his body and also blocked the Chandigarh-Dharamshala highway near Mehatpur for several hours, PTI reported.
Kerala: Massive fire breaks out at Brahmapuram waste plant, rescue operation underway
Over 5000 litres of water was sprayed after a massive fire broke out at the Brahmapuram waste plant in Kochi, the Southern Naval Command said on Saturday.
The incident happened at the Brahamapuram waste plant in Kochi, ANI reported.
Stalin speaks to Nitish Kumar amid 'fake news' of attacks on Biharis in Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin spoke to his Bihar counterpart Nitish Kumar on Saturday amid concerns over the safety of Bihari labourers in Tamil Nadu, triggered by reports that the Tamil Nadu police have called fake. The Tamil Nadu government will always stand to protect the migrant brothers, Stalin told Nitish Kumar. "Some people doing politics in this lowly manner on social media is highly condemnable," the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister said in a statement.
Former Australian PM Tony Abbott meets and interacts with JP Nadda under the 'Know BJP' campaign, at party's HQ
Former Australian PM Tony Abbott meets and interacts with BJP national president JP Nadda under the 'Know BJP' campaign, at the party's HQ.
Jaishankar and Sri Lanka's Foreign Minister MUM Ali Sabry meet in Delhi
Delhi | Former Australian PM Tony Abbott arrives at the BJP HQ
Former Australian PM Tony Abbott arrives at the BJP HQ. He will meet and interact with the BJP national president JP Nadda under the 'Know BJP' campaign.
Manish Sisodia, arrested in Delhi liquor policy case, to stay in CBI custody till March 6
The Rouse Avenue Court extends former Delhi minister Manish Sisodia's CBI remand till March 6 in Delhi excise policy case.
Delhi court lists Manish Sisodia's bail plea for hearing on March 10
Court reserves order on CBI's application for extension of custody remand for 3 days. Order to be pronounced soon
Court also sought CBI's reply on the bail application filed by Manish Sisodia. Court to hear the bail application on March 10.
AAP leaders stage protest against arrest Manish Sisodia near its party office in Delhi
Aam Aadmi Party leaders & workers protest against the arrest of former Delhi deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia near its party office in Delhi.
Manish Sisodia brought to Delhi Court
Manish Sisodia, arrested in Delhi in liquor 'scam', brought to court at end of 5-day CBI custody.
AAP leader Manish Sisodia to appear in CBI court shortly
Former Delhi dy CM Manish Sisodia is being taken to Rouse Avenue Court from CBI HQ at the end of his 5-day CBI custody, in liquor policy case.
6.9 magnitude earthquake strikes Kermadec Islands in New Zealand
An earthquake of magnitude 6.9 struck Kermadec Islands region in New Zealand on Saturday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said.
The quake was at a depth of 152 km (94 miles), USGS said, reported Reuters.
Vande Bharat train soon on Mumbai-Goa route: Union minister to Maha legislators
A Vande Bharat semi-high speed express train will be operated on the Mumbai-Goa route soon, Union Minister of State for Railways Raosaheb Danve has informed a delegation of legislators from Maharashtra. This information was shared by Niranjan Davkhare, a member of the Maharashtra Legislative Council representing the Konkan graduates constituency. The delegation of legislators met Danve on Friday. Read full story
After 97 days, India records more than 300 fresh Covid-19 cases
India logged more than 300 fresh coronavirus cases after 97 days, while the active cases increased to 2,686, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Saturday.
The country saw a single-day rise of 334 new cases, while the death toll rose to 5,30,775 with three latest fatalities -- two reported by Maharashtra in the last 24 hours and one reconciled by Kerala, the data updated at 8 am stated.
The country's infection tally stands at 4.46 crore (4,46,87,496), reported PTI.
Naba Das murder: Court rejects crime branch plea seeking accused's mental evaluation
Jharsuguda Additional Sessions Court Judge on Friday rejected the Odisha crime branch's petition which was seeking to re-examine the mental health assessment of Gopal Das in NIMHANS Bangalore.
Gopal Das is the prime accused in the murder of former Odisha health minister Naba Das.
Crime Branch had filed the review petition seeking permission for a further comprehensive psychological, psychometrical and mental evaluation of Gopal Das, reported ANI.
Iraq issues arrest warrants in 'heist of the century'
Iraq's judiciary issued arrest warrants on Saturday for four former officials who are accused of facilitating the theft of $2.5 billion in public funds in one of the country's biggest-ever corruption scandals.
An investigating judge in Baghdad has "issued arrest warrants for four senior officials of the former government", the government's anti-corruption agency said in a statement.
The four men, who include a former finance minister and staff members of former prime minister Mustafa al-Kadhemi, are all living outside the country, according to an official at the agency who spoke on condition of anonymity, reported AFP.
Russia inches closer to capture Ukraine's Bakhmut after months of fighting: First major victory in half a year
Russian troops and mercenaries rained artillery on the last access routes to the besieged Ukrainian city of Bakhmut on Friday, bringing Moscow closer to its first major victory in half a year after the bloodiest fighting of the war.
The head of Russia's Wagner private army said the city, which has been blasted to ruins in Russia's more than seven month onslaught, was almost completely surrounded with only one road still open for Ukraine's troops. Read full story
US announces $400 million in additional military aid to Ukraine
The U.S. on Friday announced another round of military aid for Ukraine, a package of ammunition and other support valued at $400 million.
The package will be funded using Presidential Drawdown Authority, which authorizes the president to transfer articles and services from U.S. stocks without congressional approval during an emergency, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in announcing the aid, reported Reuters.