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Mar 06, 2022 11:24 AM IST

PM Modi unveils the statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in Pune

Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled the statue of great Maratha warrior Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj at the Pune Municipal Corporation office. Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshiyari and Pune Mayor Murlidhar Mohol were also present.
Mar 06, 2022 10:14 AM IST

Amit Shah inspects 53rd Raising Day parade of CISF at Indirapuram, Ghaziabad

Union home minister Amit Shah inspected the 53rd Raising Day parade of the Central Industrial Security Force at Indirapuram in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh.
Mar 06, 2022 09:42 AM IST

PM Modi leaves for Pune to inaugurate Metro Rail Project

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will unveil a 9.5-feet tall statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in the Pune Municipal Corporation premises. He will also inaugurate Pune Metro Rail Project aimed at providing world-class infrastructure for urban mobility in Maharashtra’s city.
Mar 06, 2022 09:05 AM IST

India records 5,476 new Covid cases, 158 deaths in last 24 hours

India reported 5,476 new cases of coronavirus disease (Covid-19) and 158 related deaths in the last 24 hours, according to the health ministry data. The active infections tally has dropped from the 60,000 mark as the country sees a continued decline in new cases.
Mar 06, 2022 08:33 AM IST

PM tweets condolence on death of Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s close aide

Saddened by the passing away of Shri Shiv Kumar Pareek Ji. Firmly rooted in our Party’s ideology, he devoted himself to service, nation building and worked closely with Atal Ji. Will cherish my interactions with him over the years. Condolences to his family. Om Shanti.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 6, 2022

Former Prime Minister Atal Bihar Vajpayee’s close aide Shiv Kumar Pareek died on Saturday.
Mar 06, 2022 08:05 AM IST

Voting begins for 80 Municipal boards in Assam

Voting for 80 Municipal boards in Assam started at 8am. Chandan Kalita, presiding officer, Kamrup, said that EVMs are being for the first time in Assam municipal elections.

Assam civic polls: Voting in 80 municipalities today amid tight security

More than 16 lakh voters – 8.32 lakh men and 8.41 lakh women – and 17 transgenders are eligible to vote in the civic body elections.

Polling officials carrying election material leave from a distribution centre, ahead of the Assam Municipal polls, in Kamrup district.(PTI)

Published on Mar 06, 2022 11:16 AM IST

India Ukraine operation – to bring people back home – in numbers

Ukraine war: Videos are being shared on social media of appeals from students in war-hit country seeking evacuation.

New Delhi, Mar 05 (ANI): Indian students arrived after being evacuated from war-torn Ukraine under 'Operation Ganga' at Indira Gandhi International Airport, in New Delhi on Saturday. (ANI Photo)(Ishant Kumar) — New Delhi, Mar 05 (ANI): Indian students arrived after being evacuated from war-torn Ukraine under ‘Operation Ganga’ at Indira Gandhi International Airport, in New Delhi on Saturday. (ANI Photo)(Ishant Kumar)

Published on Mar 06, 2022 10:57 AM IST

Kochi tattoo artist held after series of sexual assault complaints

The Kochi police said the accused is a popular tattoo artist, and he often shared his images with cinema artists and other VIPs to attract clientele.

The allegations against the tattoo artist cropped up on social media after an 18-year-old girl posted her bitter experience at his studio titled ‘I can’t feel.’ (Representational Image)

Updated on Mar 06, 2022 10:06 AM IST

India records 5,476 new Covid cases, active infections below 60,000

The active caseload dropped below 60,000-mark and currently stands at 59,442 as the active cases comprise 0.14 per cent of the total caseload.

A healthworker prepares an 'oxygen triage facility' for Covid-19 patients in Chennai. — A healthworker prepares an ‘oxygen triage facility’ for Covid-19 patients in Chennai.

Published on Mar 06, 2022 09:58 AM IST

BREAKING: PM Modi unveils the statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in Pune

Breaking news updates March 6, 2022: Read latest news, breaking news, latest updates, live news, top headlines, breaking business news and top news of the hour.

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Updated on Mar 06, 2022 11:24 AM IST

Telangana Guv hits out at TRS govt over not starting session with her address

“It was unfortunate that the state government had quoted technical reasons to avoid the governor’s address,” Soundararajan said in a statement, slamming the ruling Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS).

In a statement, Tamilisai Soundararajan said it was unfortunate that the state government had quoted technical reasons in avoiding the Governor’s address. (ANI)

Published on Mar 06, 2022 03:50 AM IST

‘We are afraid, can’t wait anymore’: Stranded students appeal to govt

Responding to their appeal, Indian envoy to Ukraine Partha Satpathy on Saturday said no stone will be left unturned for the safe evacuation of students from the conflict-hit city of Sumy.

Indian nationals arrive after being evacuated from war-torn Ukraine under Operation Ganga at IGI Terminal 3 Airport, in New Delhi on Friday. (ANI)

Published on Mar 06, 2022 01:57 AM IST

Ukraine crisis: India evacuates all its citizens from Pisochyn

Making the announcement, India’s embassy in Ukraine said in a tweet it will continue to remain in touch with the evacuees throughout their journey.

A student meets her family member as she arrived after being evacuated from war-torn Ukraine, in New Delhi. (ANI)

Updated on Mar 06, 2022 04:51 AM IST

10 convicted for 21-yr-old Dalit man’s murder in Tamil Nadu

The special court of third additional judge T Sampathkumar, which convicted 10 of the total 17 accused, will pronounce its sentence on March 8.

Police said that the convicts belonging to the Gounder community, a backward yet powerful caste, were enraged by V Gokulraj, a Dalit man, talking to a woman from their community at a temple in Namakkal district. (HT Photo)

Published on Mar 06, 2022 12:15 AM IST

Assam woman who lost her son over citizenship asked to prove she’s Indian

Arjun Namasudra’s family continued to fight the case against him even after his death. Arjun was declared Indian in 2013 by the foreigners’ tribunal court-4 of Cachar district. Later his four children, wife and mother found place in the final draft of NRC.