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.
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.
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.
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
Cricketer Manoj Tiwary, Tollywood Actress June Malia, Actress Sayani Ghosh and Director Raj Chakraborty join TMC in the presence of CM Mamata Banerjee in Hooghly.
President Ram Nath Kovind on Wednesday inaugurated Narendra Modi Stadium, the world's largest cricket stadium, at Motera in Ahmedabad.
Gujarat: President Ram Nath Kovind and his wife perform 'bhumi pujan' of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Sports Enclave in Ahmedabad's Motera. Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju and Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Nitin Patel also present at the event.
The National Stock Exchange (NSE) on Wednesday halted trading in all segments due to a technical glitch reported at 11.40 am. In an official statement, NSE said "We are working on restoring the systems as soon as possible. In view of the above, all the segments have been closed at 11:40 and will be restored as soon as issue is resolved."
NSE has multiple telecom links with two service providers to ensure redundancy. We have received communication from both the telecom service providers that there are issues with their links due to which there is an impact on NSE system.
Centre deputes high-level multi-disciplinary teams to Maharashtra, Kerala, Chhattisgarh, MP, Gujarat, Punjab, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and J&K for supporting them in public health measures for targeted COVID response and management. These teams will work closely with States/UT administration & ascertain reasons for recent surge in the number of COVID19 cases. They'll also coordinate with health authorities of States/UT for requisite COVID19 control measures to break the chain of transmission. Health Secretary in his letter to Maharashtra, Kerala, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Punjab and Jammu and Kashmir asks them to focus on undertaking aggressive measures to break the chain of transmission and to ensure that RT-PCR testing is amplified": Government of India
Anantnag: A yet another encounter has broke out between police forces and militants in Shalgul forest in Anantnag district on Wednesday morning. As reported by new agency ANI, four militants are believed to be killed in the ongoing encounter. Joint operation of Army, police and CRPF underway,identity being ascertained
Govt dispels Swaminathan report & thinks that too much crop rate (MSP) is being asked for. Why not establish an agriculture research centre in Parliament premises, grow crops there & decide their rates according to profit/loss after harvesting: Rakesh Tikait, BKU
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
Maharashtra: Jalna Dist Collector has ordered to shut schools, colleges, coaching classes & weekly markets in the district till Mar31, due to current COVID19 situation. Rapid Antigen test of all vegetable, fruit,newspaper vendors to be conducted periodically: Jalna SP V.Deshmukh
Congress leader and Wayanad MP Rahul Gandhi visited Kollam's Thangassery beach in Kerala on Wednesday. Congress leaders KC Venugopal, Ramesh Chennithala and Mullappally Ramachandran also present with him.
While interacting with fishermen, Rahul Gandhi said, "Just like our farmers farm the land, you farm the sea. Farmers have a Ministry in Delhi, you don't. No one speaks for you in Delhi. First thing I'd do is have a Ministry dedicated to fishermen of India so that your issues can be defended & protected."
News agenct ANI quoted Kashmir Zone Police informing that an encounter brokeout at Shalgul forest area of Srigufwara, Anantnag on Wednesday. Police and Army are on the job.
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.
Background
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.
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