Breaking News HIGHLIGHTS: Bird Flu Confirmed In Maharashtra's Palghar; Chicken Shops Closed For 21 Days
Welcome to the ABP LIVE HIGHLIGHTS for Wednesday, February 24, 2021: India's total tally of COVID-19 cases jumped to 1,10,30,176 with 13,742 new infections, while the recoveries have surged to 1,07,26,702, the Union Health Ministry gave an update on Wednesday. Media reports have suggested that Puducherry Lieutenant Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan has recommended President’s Rule in the union territory after BJP and its allies made it clear that they have no intention in staking claim to form the government. President Ram Nath Kovind will formally inaugurate the largest cricket stadium Motera in Ahmedabad today, ahead of the pink-ball Test between India and England. Please refresh the page to catch all the news alerts and latest updates from India and around the world.
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Welcome to the ABP News HIGHLIGHTS, Monday February 24, 2021: After months in improvement in the situation, several states have witnessed sudden spike in the number of Coronavirus cases. The Union Health Ministry in its regular health update on Wednesday stated that India's total tally of COVID-19 cases jumped to 1,10,30,176 with 13,742 new infections, while the recoveries have surged to 1,07,26,702. Taking note of the development, several state administrations have swung into action enforcing strict Covid-19 preevntive guidelines. Travellers from Maharashtra, Kerala, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Punjab will need a negative coronavirus test report to enter Delhi from 26th February till 15th March.
The Election Commission of India (ECI) will hold a meeting today in the national capital to finalise the schedule for Assembly elections scheduled in five states and Union Territory (UT). Elections to select the legislative assembly for states including West Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Puducherry.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) West Bengal state committee member Rakesh Singh has been arrested in connection with the Pamela Goswami drugs case. Kolkata police reportedly held him from Galsi in Purba Bardhaman district on Tuesday when he was apparently trying to flee West Bengal.
President Ram Nath Kovind will formally inaugurate the largest cricket stadium Motera in Ahmedabad today, ahead of the pink-ball Test between India and England.
Centre Lifts Embargo, Permits All Pvt Banks To Participate In Govt-Related Business
The finance ministry on Wednesday allowed all private sector banks to participate in government-related business like collection of taxes pension payments and small savings schemes. At the moment, only few large private sector are allowed to conduct government-related business.
"Embargo lifted on grant of Govt business to private banks. All banks can now participate. Private banks can now be equal partners in development of the Indian economy, furthering Govt's social sector initiatives, and enhancing customer convenience," Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said in a tweet.
UP Assembly Passes Anti-Conversion Law
The Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Religious Conversion Bill, 2021 was passed by the UP Assembly on Wednesday by a voice vote. The opposition demanded that the Bill should be sent to the select committee.
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Suresh Khanna said that the new law was brought in because it had been found that young girls were being duped into conversion through marriage and people were forging their identities for this purpose.
Mamata Banerjee Slams BJP Ahead Of Bengal Polls
Bird Flu Confirmed In Palghar, Maharashtra
Bird flu has been confirmed in Palghar, Maharashtra following the death of 45 chickens at a poultry farm. The district administration has ordered closure of all poultry farms & shops selling chicken for the next 21 days: Palghar Deputy Collector Kiran Mahajan
Pamela Goswami Drugs Case: BJP leader Rakesh Singh produced before Alipore Court
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