Breaking News LIVE: Uddhav Thackeray Expresses Concern Over Covid-19 Spread In Maharashtra, Lockdown In Amravati
Welcome to the ABP News LIVE for February 21, 2021: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address a meeting of new office-bearers of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) today. These national official-bearers were appointed last year after Nadda took over as party president. India and China held the 10th round of military-level talks for over 16 hours on Saturday that lasted till about 2 am on Sunday morning. Militaries of both sides touched upon disengagement at the three friction points of Gogra Heights, Hot Springs and Depsang plains. BJP Youth Wing leader Pamela Goswami revealed to Kolkata police that she had become a drug addict under the influence of a friend who he wished to keep "under watch". Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) state secretary Pamela Goswami was recently arrested for possession of cocaine.
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Welcome to the ABP News LIVE, Sunday, 21st February 2021: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address a meeting of new office-bearers of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) today. These national official-bearers were appointed last year after Nadda took over as party president, but no physical meeting could be held so far due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Ahead of the meeting, party chief JP Nadda held some key organizational meetings where party leaders deliberated upon the agenda of Sunday's meeting and organizational work undertaken by state units, news agency PTI reported. The poll campaign in election-bound states was also reviewed, according to PTI.
India and China held the 10th round of military-level talks for over 16 hours on Saturday that lasted till about 2 am on Sunday morning. Militaries of both sides touched upon disengagement at the three friction points of Gogra Heights, Hot Springs and Depsang plains.
As per police sources, the father of BJP Youth Wing leader Pamela Goswami revealed to Kolkata police that she had become a drug addict under the influence of a friend who he wished to keep "under watch". Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) state secretary Pamela Goswami was recently arrested for possession of cocaine.
Fuel prices in India were soaring for 12 days straight with prices either crossing the 100-mark in some states or getting really close to it. The worst affected being the common man who has to shell out more money, straining his daily budget, but the halt in the prices may offer some relief.
As per Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) prices for today, Petrol and Diesel rates remained unchanged from yesterday. In Delhi, Petrol is priced at Rs. 90.58 and Diesel is at Rs. 80.97
Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray Expresses Concern Over Covid-19 Spread, One-Week Lockdown In Amravati
Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray in a press conference on Sunday expressed concern over the sudden spike in the number of Coronavirus cases in the state. The CM urged the citizens to follow Covid-19 preventive measures including social distancing and wearing of facemasks. The state government announced one-week complete lockdown in force in Amravati district excluding Achalpur city.
Odisha govt enforces strict COVID-19 guidelines in view of spike in COVID-19 cases
Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani Tests Negative For COVID-19
Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani tests negative for COVID-19 and has been discharged from UN Mehta hospital in Ahmedabad. He was diagnosed with the disease on February 15.
CM Kejriwal Announces Grand 'Kisan Panchayat' In Meerut On Feb 28 To Discuss Farm Laws
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal held a detailed meeting farmer leaders from Uttar Pradesh at Vidhan Sabha on Sunday wherein he discussed over the three black laws with the farmers.
"These laws are like a death warrant for farmers. If these laws are implemented, farming will into the hands of a few corporates," CM Kejriwal said.
After a meeting with farmer leaders from Western Uttar Pradesh, the Delhi Chief Ministera announced to hold a grand 'Kisan Panchayat' on February 28 in Meerut where these laws will be discussed and an appeal will be made to the Govt of India to take back these laws.
Night Curfew in Pune
From 11pm to 6am, no public movement will be allowed except for those involved in essential services, in view of rising COVID19 cases. Schools & colleges in the district will remain closed till 28 Feb. New guidelines to be effective from tomorrow: Pune Divisional Commissioner
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