A Tamil Nadu court has directed the police to file an FIR against BJP state chief Tamilisai Soundararajan for threatening and abusing a research scholar Lois Sofia. The

Court to police: Book TN BJP chief for ‘threatening’ scholar

A Tamil Nadu court has directed the police to file an FIR against BJP state chief Tamilisai Soundararajan for threatening and abusing a research scholar Lois Sofia. The order comes more than a month after Sofia was arrested from Tuticorin airport after Soundararajan complained that the scholar had shouted anti-BJP slogans onboard a flight.....The court directive came after the police refused to file a case on a complaint filed by Sofia’s father....//// 

As resentment grows against the govt due to the hike in fuel prices, the Finance Ministry and the Reserve Bank of India are in agreement on the need for coordinated act

Finance Minister echoes RBI&nbsp;stance on fuel price hike
Govt: Centre &amp; states need to talk to reduce fuel prices
Sitharaman: no hiding that fuel is a key revenue source
'If consumer is to pay less, Centre and States need to talk'
RBI&nbsp;Guv: cost of&nbsp;fuel affects manufacturing, production&nbsp;
'Calibrated&nbsp;reduction of taxes crucial as it impacts inflation'

As the UK court clears the decks for the extradition of fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi to India, here's a look at the timeline of the PNB scam case and how it unravele

As the UK court clears the decks for the extradition of fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi to India, here's a look at the timeline of the PNB scam case and how it unraveled.
January 29, 2018 PNB files a complaint against Nirav Modi, Mehul Choksi, and others, accusing them of fraud to the tune of ₹2.81 billion.
February 5, 2018 CBI launches an investigation into the alleged PNB scam.
February 16, 2018 ED seizes a ₹56.74 billion worth of diamonds, gold, and jewellery from Nirav Modi's home and offices.
February 17, 2018 CBI arrests 2 PNB employees, detains an executive of Nirav Modi's firm.
February 17, 2018 Govt suspends passports of Nirav Modi and Mehul Choksi for four weeks
February 21, 2018 CBI arrests the&nbsp;CFO of Nirav Modi's firm and seals his farmhouse in Alibaug.
February 22, 2018 The ED seizes nine luxury cars belonging to Nirav Modi and his companies
February 27, 2018 A magistrate's court issues a bailable arrest warrant against Nirav Modi.
June 2, 2018 Interpol issues a Red Corner Notice against Nirav Modi for money laundering.
June 11, 2018 Financial Times report says Nirav Modi 'fled to London'
June 25, 2018 ED moves a Mumbai special court seeking Nirav Modi's extradition.
August 3, 2018 India sends a request for Nirav&nbsp;Modi's extradition to the UK govt.
August 20, 2018 CBI officials ask Interpol to detain Nirav Modi, after reports that he is in London.
December 27, 2018 The UK govt informs India that Nirav Modi is living in London.
March 9, 2019 UK newspaper 'The Telegraph' confronts Nirav Modi on London's streets
March 9, 2019: UK govt sends extradition request for Nirav Modi to UK court
March 18, 2019 Court in London issues arrest warrant against Nirav Modi
March 20, 2019 Nirav Modi arrested in London, UK court denies him bail
March 20, 2019 Nirav Modi sent to Wandsworth prison in London till March 29.
March 29, 2019 UK court in London rejects Nirav Modi's second bail application
April 26, 2019 UK court further remands Nirav Modi in jail till May 24.
May 1, 2019 Nirav Modi decides to put in a third bail plea on May 8.
May 8, 2019 Court rejects Nirav Modi's third bail plea, judge says he won't surrender.
December 2, 2020 UK court extends his remand for another 28 days until December 29.
December 29, 2020 UK court extends remand of Nirav Modi till January 2021.
February 5, 2021 Nirav Modi's remand further extended till February 25.
February 25, 2021 UK court clears Nirav Modi's extradition to India, to face trial.

The Allahabad High Court, on Thursday, rejected the anticipatory bail plea of Aparna Purohit, the India Head of Amazon Prime Video, in a case registered again

No protection from arrest for Amazon's&nbsp;Aparna Purohit&nbsp;in 'Tandav' row
Allahabad HC refuses anticipatory bail to&nbsp;Aparna Purohit
Hollywood refrain from ridiculing Jesus, Bollywood do it repeatedly: Court
Purohit has been accused of promoting religious enmity&nbsp;

An abandoned vehicle with explosives was found near business tycoon Mukesh Ambani's house in Mumbai on Thursday, Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh said. Deshmukh

An abandoned vehicle with explosives was found near business tycoon Mukesh Ambani's house in Mumbai on Thursday, Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh said.
Deshmukh&nbsp;said a Scorpio van with some gelatin was found at some distance from Mukesh Ambani's home on Carmichael Road in&nbsp;Mumbai. Reports said&nbsp;it was&nbsp;not an assembled explosive device.
Reports quoting Mumbai police sources said a Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad along with other police teams reached the spot immediately. The Mumbai Crime Branch is conducting an investigation into the alleged bomb scare.

Deeming the idea of same sex marriages contrary to the idea of family in Indian culture and ethos, the Centre on Thursday opposed petitions seeking legal recognition of

Govt opposes same-sex marriages, says they are against our culture
Delhi HC hearing plea on legal recognition of same-sex marriages
Govt: 'even though homosexuality&nbsp;not criminal under Section 377...
... there is no fundamental right for same-sex marriage under law'
'Living together as same-sex partners not same as Indian family'
'Marriage in India is a sacrament, has a sanctity attached to it'
'Recognition of marriage is a question for legislature, not judiciary'

Tamil Nadu CM E Palanisami on Thursday said that the students of Standard 9, 10, and 11, facing their annual exam or board exam in 2020-21 will be passed

Tamil Nadu govt announces 'all pass' for students of 9,10,11 Tamil Nadu&nbsp;CM: students passed without writing the exam E Palaniswamy&nbsp;cited Covid-19 as reason for passing students Tamil Nadu&nbsp;schools reopened on Jan 19 for Class 10 &amp; 12
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Due to the surge in Covid-19 cases in Maharashtra, the Siddhivinayak temple in Mumbai has issued fresh guidelines to be followed by the devotees on the occasi

Siddhivinayak temple sets rules for darshan&nbsp;by devotees
Rules on&nbsp;Angarki&nbsp;Chathurthi&nbsp;due to a surge in Covid&nbsp;cases
Devotees can do a virtual darshan, book&nbsp;entry via QR code
Access barriers will open if devotee's temperature is normal
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Nirav Modi Extradition: A UK court on Thursday ordered the extradition of fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi, after a nearly two-year-long legal battle

**SUPERS @anmol
UK court orders the extradition of Nirav Modi to India Big win for India in Nirav Modi case after 2-yr legal battle UK court: Nirav Modi threatened witnesses, tampered with evidence UK court accepts proof against Nirav&nbsp;Modi for money laundering Court: detention condition in India for Nirav is satisfactory Court: Barrack 12 in&nbsp;Mumbai's Arthur Road Jail&nbsp;acceptable Nirav Modi wanted in ₹11,400 crore Punjab National Bank scam Court: Nirav Modi will not be denied justice if he's sent to India UK Court dismisses Nirav&nbsp;Modi's&nbsp;'mental health concerns' Extradition order will be sent for UK Secy of State Priti Patel's sign Nirav&nbsp;Modi is eligible to appeal against the decision in a higher court

Home Minister Amit Shah while addressing an election rally in Assam on Thursday took a dig at the Congress and said that its leaders are only visible outside Delhi

Home Minister Amit&nbsp;Shah while addressing an election rally in Assam on Thursday took a dig at the Congress and said that its leaders are only visible outside Delhi during elections. The Home Minister also highlighted achievements of Prime Minister Modi&nbsp;and credited him with bringing development not only to Assam but the entire northeast. He said that the state was once fraught with violence and agitation but now it is on the path of development under the leadership of PM, Chief Minister Sarbananda&nbsp;Sonowal and state minister&nbsp;Himanta&nbsp;Biswa&nbsp;Sarma.&nbsp;
SHAH BITE:&nbsp;Congress has a system, they're seen only when elections approach. They keep roaming in lanes of Delhi, they are seen only during elections and they have done this again.

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has issued new guidelines for social media companies, OTT players and digital media. Most significantly, th

SUPERS
//Govt releases new rules for digital media &amp; OTT platforms // Social media firms have to give details on 'originator' of message // For WhatsApp, this could mean breaking end-to-end encryption // Govt: not interested in content, need to identify who started &lsquo;mischief&rsquo; // Details needed for matters related to security and sovereignty // Info of originator needed with regard to rape, sexually explicit content // Platforms divided into significant social media intermediary &amp; regular social media intermediary // User size will define who is a significant social media intermediary

The government on Thursday announced new rules to regulate digital content, social media and streaming services such as Netflix and Amazon Prime.

The government on Thursday announced new rules to regulate digital content, social media, and streaming services such as Netflix and Amazon Prime. The streaming services will have to give a detailed classification of content on the basis of age, sex, violence and nudity. The platforms will also need to have a provision for parental lock. New rules force streaming services like Netflix and Prime Video, who objected to an independent appellate body for hearing streaming complaints, to submit to the authority of an appeals body headed by a retired high court or Supreme Court justice.

Private hospitals across the nation are gearing for the vaccine rush as they await more details from the government. India’s largest healthcare chain Apollo

Private hospitals across the nation are gearing for the vaccine rush as they await more details from the government. India&rsquo;s largest healthcare chain&nbsp;Apollo Hospitals was quoted saying that&nbsp;500 million vaccinations&nbsp;in 60 days&nbsp;is an achievable aim. They also&nbsp;said they expect&nbsp;over 25,000 private&nbsp;centers&nbsp;to be carrying out the vaccine rollout from March 1.&nbsp;&nbsp;
The price still remains a question, reports in digital media indicate the govt is looking at ₹400/dose which&nbsp;translates&nbsp;to ₹800 for the full vaccination schedule.&nbsp;Most private hospitals have reiterated that if the procurement price for the hospitals is the same as the govt then pricing of ₹400/dose will be adequate to cover the costs.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee has never shied away from taking the fight to the streets. She has walked the length and breath of the state leading demonstrations

West Bengal CM Mamata&nbsp;Banerjee has never shied away from taking the fight to the streets. She has walked the length and breath of the state leading demonstrations and protests against the Centre's&nbsp;policies. This is time too Didi&nbsp;has taken to the streets on an e-scooter to protest against the rising petrol and diesel prices. The Chief Minister sat pillion with a poster while state minister and Kolkata&nbsp;Mayor rode&nbsp;the e-scooter for 5 kms from Hazra&nbsp;crossing to the state secretariat.&nbsp;
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A cautious call on growth from the international ratings agency Moody’s ahead of Q3 GDP release tomorrow. Moody’s though expects India’s GDP numbers t

A cautious call on growth from the international ratings agency Moody&rsquo;s ahead of Q3 GDP release on Friday.&nbsp;Moody&rsquo;s though, expects India&rsquo;s GDP numbers to rise sharply&nbsp;to 13.5% next fiscal year; this is higher than the 10.5% projection from the RBI for FY&rsquo;22.&nbsp;&nbsp;They do&nbsp;however&nbsp;expect the cheer to moderate, as growth is likely to slow to 6.2% in FY&rsquo;23 as the low base effect also wears out.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Holding a negative outlook on India, Moody&rsquo;s warns that the&nbsp;&ldquo;Risk to growth forecast for India is tilted to the downside.&rdquo;&nbsp;
India will release GDP for the period of October-December 2020 on&nbsp;Friday,&nbsp;where data will indicate that the economy has finally exited recession with&nbsp;a&nbsp; projected&nbsp;growth rate of 0.5%.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a scathing attack on the former Chief Minister and the Congress party.

Days after the V Narayansamy-led govt in Puducherry&nbsp;fell, Prime Minister Narendra&nbsp;Modi&nbsp;launched a scathing attack on the former Chief Minister and the Congress party. While addressing a rally in the poll-bound union territory, the PM said that Puducherry&nbsp;deserves a govt whose high command is its people and not a few leaders sitting in Delhi. He also accused the Congress of destroying all sectors of governance in Puducherry.
(BITE:&nbsp;In 2016, Puducherry didn't get a people's govt. They got a govt that was busy serving the Congress high command in Delhi, their priorities were different. Your former CM was an expert in lifting the slippers of his top party leaders:)

The armies of India and Pakistan have agreed to strictly observe all agreements, understandings and cease the firing along the Line of Control and all other sectors wit

Top India, Pakistan military commanders review&nbsp;LoC&nbsp;situation
India, Pak agree to strict observance of agreements along LoC
Joint statement: both sides want sustainable peace
Joint statement: both sides to adress&nbsp;each other's&nbsp;concerns

A Delhi court on Thursday granted protection from arrest to Shantanu Muluk in the toolkit case till March 9, news agency PTI reported. Muluk, along with Disha Ravi, is

Toolkit case: court grants Muluk&nbsp;protection from arrest
Shantanu&nbsp;Muluk&nbsp;accused of sharing toolkit on farmers protest
Delhi Police: need time for further investigation
Court: no coercive action against Muluk&nbsp;till March 9

Amid a Covid surge in Maharashtra, 190 cases have emerged from a single hostel in a school in Washim district.

Amid a Covid surge in Maharashtra, 190 cases have emerged from a single hostel in a school in Washim district. All are students. The school premises have been declared a containment zone, NDTV has reported. The students are mostly from Amravati and Yavatmal, two districts that have contributed to a spike in virus cases in recent weeks, the report added. Maharashtra has rerorted over 8,000 new coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours.

A previously self-proclaimed fan of Mahatma Gandhi's killer Nathuram Godse has joined the Congress in Madhya Pradesh ahead of civic polls. Babulal Chaurasia, a former m

A previously self-proclaimed fan of Mahatma Gandhi's killer Nathuram Godse has joined the Congress in Madhya Pradesh ahead of civic polls. Babulal Chaurasia, a former municipal corporator, joined the party in the presence of former Chief Minister Kamal Nath on Wednesday. Chaurasia had earlier quit the Congress and won civic polls as a member of the Hindu Mahasabha. Chaurasia claimed that he had been "pushed to attend" Godse tributes.
BITE: "I've been associated with the Congress in the past, so it's a return to the family,"&nbsp;

Tamil Nadu Government has showered sops on students and government staff ahead of the elections in the state. Chief minister Edappadi K Palaniswami on Thursday announce

Tamil Nadu Government has showered sops on students and government staff ahead of the elections in the state. Chief minister Edappadi K Palaniswami on Thursday announced in the state legislative assembly that the retirement age of government employees has been increased from 59 to 60 years. The chief minister also announced that students of standard 9th, 10th and 11th won't have to take exams this years and will be promoted to the next class in the light of the Covid pandemic. Tamil is slated to go to polls in April-May.

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