Breaking news highlights: Delhi adds 158 new Covid-19 cases, 3 more deaths

Delhi on Monday added 158 cases and three more deaths due to Covid-19, which pushed the caseload and toll to 18,61,870 and 26,137 respectively. 

The Union health ministry said on Monday evening that the country's vaccination coverage exceeded 179 crore with 18,24,967 doses administered till 7pm. 

National Investigation Agency (NJA) conducted raids at the residence of Talha Khan, a resident of Pune, in connection with a case related to Islamic State-Khorasan Province (ISKP).

BJP national president JP Nadda chairs a meeting with party leaders in Jammu and Kashmir's Katra. Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh also present in the meeting.

Maharashtra records 225 new Covid-19 as total tally rises to 7,869,038, while death toll remains at 143,740 with no fresh fatality.

Police in Awantipora have busted a grenade-throwing module linked with proscribed terror outfit LeT by arresting four terrorist associates and thereby averted major catastrophic terror attacks: Jammu & Kashmir Police

Kerala reports 1223 fresh Covid-19 cases, 2424 recoveries and 4 deaths in the last 24 hours. Also, 20 additional deaths added as per the new guidelines of the central government

Former army chief, General (retired) SF Rodrigues laid to rest with full military honours in Goa. He passed away on March 4 at the age of 88.

PM Narendra Modi to address a seminar on International Women's Day, March 8, at women saint’s camp at Dhordo, Kutch at 6 PM through video conference. The seminar is being organised to recognise the role of women saints in the society and their contribution towards women empowerment: PMO

Indian and Sri Lankan navies begin 9th edition of SLINEX maritime exercise in Vizag. First leg at Harbour's Phase in the city on March 7 and 8, second leg in Bay of Bengal on March 9 and 10.

Former NSE boss Chitra Ramkrishna sent to CBI custody for 7 days in stock market manipulation case.

Biennial elections to 13 vacant seats in Rajya Sabha to be held on March 31, announces Election Commission.

The Supreme court on Monday warned against the misuse of its order to get ex-gratia compensation for Covid-19 death on the basis of fake medical certificate, reports ANI. 

Maharashtra minister Nawab Malik, arrested in a money laundering case linked to Dawood Ibrahim has been sent to judicial custody till March 21.

Union Territory of Puducherry reports zero fresh Covid-19 cases, reports news agency PTI.

On the occasion of Jan Aushadhi Diwas, Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacts with Jan Aushadhi Kendra owners and beneficiaries of the Jan Aushadhi Yojana.

Three persons have been arrested in Uttar Pradesh's Agra for smuggling marijuana from Nepal, police informed on Sunday. 18.980 kilograms of marijuana worth ₹95 lakh, one mobile and four roadways tickets have been recovered from the accused, reports ANI.

Troops of the Border Security Force (BSF) on Monday shot down a quadcopter (drone) in the Ferozpur sector carrying contraband items, reports ANI.

Delhi High Court dismisses plea of former West Bengal Chief Secy Alapan Bandyopadhyay challenging Central Administrative Tribunal Principal Bench order on transfer of his case application from CAT Kolkata to Delhi branch, reports ANI.

Rupee slumps 81 paise to 76.98 against US dollar in early trade, reports news agency PTI.

Oil prices jump more than $10 a barrel, shares sink as US mulls calling for ban on imports of crude from Russia, reports AP.

India reports 4,362 new cases of covid-19 , and 66 deaths in the last 24 hours. The active cases now stand at 54,118, according to Union health ministry.

Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman will hold a post-budget interaction with stakeholders belonging to industry and trade, large tax payers and select professionals today.