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PM Narendra Modi will launch development projects in various sectors such as energy, health and education for the benefit of the people of Karnataka in Kalaburagi. Then he will head to Tamil Nadu where he will unveil multiple projects in roadways, railways and energy sector in Kancheepuram. North Korea restores part of nuclear missile test site amid reports of slow progress on denuclearisation front of Korean peninsula. Stay hooked here for all the latest from India and around the world through the day.
Data theft case: YSRCP delegation meets Andhra Governor, demands inquiry
Pakistan has been compelled to act against terrorists as it now realises that Indian security forces have been given a free hand by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to retaliate, BJP president Amit Shah said.
J&K: Former J&K CM & PDP Chief Mehbooba Mufti holds protest in Anantnag against the ban on Jamaat-e-Islami, says, "We want that the ban must be lifted. We'll go to district level now, then we will go to every segment. Elderly people who have been arrested must be released."
Seven people, including a women, were killed and 20 others injured Wednesday when a speeding bus rammed into the rear of another bus parked on the road in Rajasthan's Pali district, police said. The accident took place near Kainpura crossing apparently due to the rush among bus drivers to take passengers on board, the officer said, Sanderao police station incharge Dholaram said.
Facebook Global Policy Head has apologised to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Information Technology, for remarks made by Facebook employees on terrorism & Pulwama attacks.
Sources: On being asked by Parliamentary Standing Committee, “Is your platform serving society or dividing communities?”, Facebook said, "They are a “hybrid company” & failed to clearly answer which regulatory framework apply to their content, advertising&marketing ops in India".
Sources: Indian elections, national security, protecting citizens data is our top priority, send us clear written replies in 10 days, says Parliamentary Standing Committee on Information Technology hearing views of officials from Facebook, Whatsapp and Instagram.
Lakhan Bhaiya Fake Encounter Case of 2006: Bombay High Court sets aside state govt order of 2015 granting pre-mature release to 11 convicts 2 years after Sessions Court verdict of life imprisonment to 21 (including 13 policemen) & acquitting encounter specialist Pradeep Sharma.
Indore has emerged as India’s Cleanest City for the 3rd year running, in Swachh Survekshan 2019.
Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand & Maharashtra emerges as India's Top 3 Best Performing States and Gauchar in Uttarakhand as India's Best Ganga Town, in Swachh Survekshan 2019.
Rama Sharma, SPRO, Central Board of Secondary Education: CBSE requests Delhi Police to take suitable & strict action against the menace of fake news about CBSE exam paper leaks. FIR has been filed today in this connection.
Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has written to Union Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore seeking his intervention after United World Wrestling (UWW) suspended its relation with WFI.
Jeff Bezos remains the world's richest person, ahead of Bill Gates and Warren Buffett, according to the latest Forbes list of the ultra wealthy, while far behind President Donald Trump jumped 51 spots in the ranking.
Attorney General (AG), KK Venugopal told Supreme Court that certain documents were stolen from the Defence Ministry either by public servants and an investigation is pending. We are dealing with defence purchases which involve security of the state. It is a very sensitive case.
Union Cabinet meeting scheduled to be held at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg tomorrow.
JDS leader and former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda after his meeting with Rahul Gandhi over seat-sharing in Karnataka for LS polls: There are 28 seats in all. I have clinched 10 seats. Final decision will be taken after Rahul Gandhi discusses it with KC Venugopal and Danish Ali.
BSF apprehended a 50-year-old man coming from Pakistan side in the Rann of Kutch Gujarat, in the alignment of Boundary Pillar 1050, early morning today. Questioning of the man is underway.
Subramanian Swamy: Mediation in Ayodhya Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid land dispute case is a sterile exercise.
Ayodhya Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid land dispute case: CJI Ranjan Gogoi says, "Parties to suggest name for mediator or panel for mediators. We intend to pass the order soon."
Multiple blasts rattle Jalalabad in eastern Afghanistan, casualties feared.
Pakistan violated ceasefire in Nowshera & Sunderbani sectors, Rajouri district at 1030 hours, today.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi donated Rs. 21 lakhs from his personal saving account to Kumbh Safai Karamchari Corpus Fund.
Ajmer: BJP's Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on behalf of PM Narendra Modi offered a 'Chaadar' at Ajmer Sharif Dargah on the occasion of 807th Urs.
Ajmer: BJP's Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on behalf of PM Narendra Modi offered a 'Chaadar' at Ajmer Sharif Dargah on the occasion of 807th Urs. pic.twitter.com/70lSKDse10
— ANI (@ANI) March 6, 2019
Supreme Court reserves order on the issue of referring Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid title dispute case to court appointed and monitored mediation for “permanent solution”.
Congress President Rahul Gandhi met former Prime Minister and JDS leader HD Deve Gowda today on the issue of seat-sharing in Karnataka for the coming Lok Sabha elections.
Delhi: Congress President Rahul Gandhi met former Prime Minister and JDS leader HD Deve Gowda today on the issue of seat-sharing in Karnataka for the coming Lok Sabha elections. pic.twitter.com/SMAcZQi3Yn
— ANI (@ANI) March 6, 2019
J&J nasal spray gets U.S. approval as first new type of anti-depressant in decades
Supreme Court commences hearing in Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid land dispute case.
Former Karnataka CM and Congress leader Siddaramaiah at an event, in Badami, Karnataka, yesterday: I am scared of people who put long tikas with kumkum or ash.
'Bye Bye Kumbh 2019', a display by 150 drones above the Sangam.
Bye bye Kumbh 2019, a display by 150 drones above the SANGAM@PrayagrajKumbh#Kumbh2019
For more updates:https://t.co/9O0UUiyvms pic.twitter.com/C7uhgcwGQj
— News Nation (@NewsNationTV) March 6, 2019
Congress President Rahul Gandhi meets former Prime Minister and JDS leader HD Deve Gowda at the former PM's residence.
Delhi: Congress President Rahul Gandhi meets former Prime Minister and JDS leader HD Deve Gowda at the former PM's residence. pic.twitter.com/4HZm9Vyb6v
— ANI (@ANI) March 6, 2019
Delhi: The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Information Technology, chaired by BJP MP Anurag Thakur, to hear the views of officials from Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram, on 'Safeguarding Citizens' Rights on Social/Online News Media Platforms', today.
Congress President Rahul Gandhi arrives at the residence of former Prime Minister and JDS leader HD Deve Gowda, to hold discussions on the issue of seat-sharing in Karnataka for the coming Lok Sabha elections.
Congress President Rahul Gandhi to meet former Prime Minister and JDS leader HD Deve Gowda in Delhi today on the issue of seat-sharing in Karnataka for the coming Lok Sabha elections.
North Korea recorded its worst harvest for more than a decade last year, UN reports, resulting in over 10 million people needing humanitarian assistance.
Himachal Pradesh: 7 houses gutted & 16 families affected after fire broke out in Koti village of Shimla district, today at about 2:45 am. Fire has been controlled; no casualties/injuries reported.
Himachal Pradesh: 7 houses gutted & 16 families affected after fire broke out in Koti village of Shimla district, today at about 2:45 am. Fire has been controlled; no casualties/injuries reported. pic.twitter.com/ohlZIpJhga
— ANI (@ANI) March 6, 2019
Oil falls as rising US production counters OPEC supply cuts.
Four bootleggers were arrested and 300 cartons of smuggled liquor were seized in two separate areas in Ghaziabad.
"Congratulations to the people of UP, especially Prayagraj, and the entire State Government under CM @myogiadityanath Ji for the exceptional organisation of Prayagraj Kumbh.
This Kumbh showcased the best of our culture, spirituality and will be remembered for years to come," UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath tweeted.
Delhi: Fire breaks out on the 5th floor of Pandit Deendayal Antyodaya Bhawan at CGO Complex, fire tenders present at the spot.
Visa duration for Pakistani citizens has been reduced to three months from five years, reports ARY News quoting US Embassy spokesperson.
Asunción: Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu arrives in Paraguay; received by Paraguay's Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs Hugo Saguier Caballero.
Asunción: Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu arrives in Paraguay; received by Paraguay's Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs Hugo Saguier Caballero pic.twitter.com/XBY2OYEAm8
— ANI (@ANI) March 5, 2019
North Korea restores part of nuclear missile test site amid reports of slow progress on denuclearisation front of Korean peninsula.
Visakhapatnam police yesterday solved the murder case of Congress former corporator Vijaya Reddy of Feb 25 & arrested 2 persons Hemanth & Radhika; Police Commissioner Mahesh Chandra Laddha says, "Vijaya Reddy wanted to sell her flat & accused approached her for it".
Visakhapatnam Police Commissioner Mahesh Chandra Laddha: They postponed their meeting to the day when she was alone at home. They looted money & gold from her. Before leaving, Hemanth bathed at her flat, wore her husband's clothes & fled the spot. https://t.co/0icvAVfmGW
— ANI (@ANI) March 6, 2019
Jammu and Kashmir: The violation by Pakistan in Sunderbani sector of Rajouri district ended at 4:30 am.
Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting scheduled to be held on 12th March at Ahmedabad.
Former Secretary of State and former Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton has confirmed she will not be running for president in 2020.
