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India reports 699 new Covid-19 cases, 2 deaths; active tally rises to 6,559

The active cases now comprise 0.01 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate was recorded at 98.80 per cent, the ministry said

NMDC hikes iron ore lump rate by Rs 100/tonne; fines Rs 200 per tonne

The prices are effective from Tuesday and exclude royalty, district mineral fund (DMF), National Mineral Exploration Trust (DMET), cess, forest permit fee and other taxes, the company said

Committed to security of diplomatic facilities, says US condemning attack

US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan also condemned the acts of violence against the Indian Consulate in San Francisco that have outraged Indian Americans and people in India

Internet services to resume except in some districts, says Punjab govt

The order clarified that mobile internet services in all the remaining areas of the state should start functioning normally from 12 noon on March 21

Trump failed to disclose gifts worth $250,000, including $47K from India

The report determined that a lack of accurate recordkeeping and appropriate physical security controls contributed to the loss of the gifts

Imran asks chief justice to allow him to appear virtually for proceedings

In a letter to Chief Justice of Pakistan Umar Atta Bandial on Monday, the embattled PTI chief also urged him to club the cases registered against him

Biden intends to nominate Nisha Biswal to US govt's top administrative post

She is currently Senior Vice President for International Strategy and Global Initiatives at the US Chamber of Commerce, overseeing the US India Business Council and the US Bangladesh Business Council

Delhi LG chairs meet aimed at easing traffic congestion, improving mobility

Several decisions have been taken at the meeting that was held with the governing body of the Unified Traffic and Transportation Infrastructure Planning and Engineering Centre, the LG office said

IMF approves $3 bn in financial assistance for Sri Lanka to overcome crisis

IMF's Executive Board approved on Monday a 48-month extended arrangement under its Extended Fund Facility (EFF) with an amount of SDR 2.286 bn (395% of quota or about $3 bn)

Initiate study to find impact of climate change on water: Par panel to govt

In the face of such challenges, the committee expressed its apprehension that the measures taken so far to deal with this problem might not be adequate

Parl panel suggests modifying PMAY-U after impact assessment study

The report of the committee, chaired by Rajiv Ranjan Singh, was presented in Lok Sabha on Monday

NCLAT concludes hearing, reserves judgement over Google's plea against CCI

A two-member bench of the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) was conducting the hearing on a day-to-day basis for over a month

Parl panel flags poor fund usage by PM-Ayushman Bharat Health Infra Mission

The committee in its report stated that the scheme was allocated Rs 690.00 crore in budget estimates 2022-23, which was reduced to Rs 378.27 crore in the revised estimated 2023-24

G20 members discuss resolving social security portability, gender gap

It also called for recalibrating how women in the informal sector, and in family-raising roles, contribute to the global economy, and asked for valuing that contribution

Significant human rights issues like arbitrary killings in India: US report

The government has emphasised that the Indian Constitution provides for adequate safeguards under various statutes for ensuring the protection of human rights

India conveys strong protest to US over vandalism at Indian Consulate

India on Monday lodged a strong protest with the US Charge d'Affaires here over vandalism at the Indian consulate general in San Francisco by some pro-Khalistan elements.

ISI instigating pro-Khalistanis elements in support of Amritpal: Officials

They said the overseas protests were the desperate attempt by the ISI to build followership of Amritpal who has been hiding from the Punjab Police for the last three days

Education ministry preparing guidelines for students' mental wellbeing

The education and skill development minister asserted that there should be zero tolerance for any discrimination in educational institutions across the country

Toxic work culture, pressure main reason of quitting for most Gen Z: Report

The report, Quiet Quitting and its Effect on Organisational Work Structure, is based on an online survey among 1,928 employees across sectors

10 passengers put on 'No Fly List' this year till March 15: Government

As per the CAR, airlines are required to follow a prescribed procedure for holding passengers accountable before they are placed in the 'No Fly List' by the airline