Breaking: RT-PCR not required for domestic air travel, says Civil aviation minister

RTPCR is no longer required for domestic travel, but many states, as per their thought process, have some rules & if they feel that cases are high & they want to take precautions, they have the right to do so: Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia

Authorities in  the country have so far administered 186.7 crore Covid-19 vaccine doses to eligible beneficiaries, the Union health ministry said on Monday. 

Delhi has reported 501 cases in the last 24 hours. No fresh deaths were seen.

Union home minister Amit Shah has asked Delhi Police to take stern action in Jahangirpuri incident, people familiar with the matter quoted officials as saying.

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Jahangirpuri violence: Delhi Police has arrested a local VHP leader for carrying out a procession without permission, says DCP.

The police custody of two accused -- Aslam and Ansar -- in Jahangirpuri violence has been extended by two more days, reports news agency ANI.

Hong Kong reported a total of 613 new confirmed coronavirus cases Monday as the number of Covid cases in the city continue to decline following the recent deadly outbreak.

Two British fighters captured in Ukraine by Russian forces appeared on Russian state TV on Monday and asked to be exchanged for a pro-Russian politician who is being held by the Ukrainian authorities, reported Reuters. 

Sensex crashes 1,172 points to close at 57,166, Nifty settles below 17,200.

The ED has attached assets worth ₹757 crore belonging to Amway India. 

In view of an increase in Covid cases, wearing face masks in public places is mandatory in Gautam Budh Nagar, Ghaziabad, Hapur, Meerut, Bulandshahr, Baghpat and Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh government. 

Two days after clashes on Hanuman Jayanti, fresh violence has been reported in Jahangirpuri. A police yeam who was in the area to arrest suspect has been attacked.

23 accused have been arrested till now in the Jahangirpuri violence, said Delhi Police commissioner Rakesh Asthana, as quoted by news agency ANI. 

India's annual wholesale price-based inflation accelerates to record 14.55% in March from previous month's 13.11%, Reuters reports, citing government data. 

State DGP along with the Mumbai police commissioner will formulate guidelines on the use of loudspeakers in public places. These guidelines will be issued in the next 1-2 days: Maharashtra Home Minister Dilip Walse Patil (ANI)

Ukraine says five 'powerful' missile strikes have hit western city of Lviv, reported AFP. 

Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has appointed new Cabinet of 17 ministers amid anti-govt protests, reported ANI.

The Supreme Court on Monday canceled the bail of Ashish Mishra, accused in the killings reported in Uttar Pradesh's Lakhimpur last year.

Markets open in red as Sensex plunges over 1,000 points, Nifty down to 17,200.

India sees 90% jump in Covid cases in a day with 2,183 fresh infections; 214 deaths in 24 hours. 

A letter petition has been moved before Supreme Court by advocate Amritpal Singh Khalsa for taking suo moto cognizance and order a court-monitored probe into Jahangirpuri violence.

Shanghai reported the first deaths of its surging Covid-19 outbreak - three people died on Sunday, according to Shanghai’s municipal government.