LIVE News Updates: Maharashtra reports 15,817 new COVID-19 cases, 22,82,191 total cases

Maharashtra reports 15,817 new COVID-19 cases, 11,344 discharges and 56 deaths in last 24 hours.

Total cases 22,82,191

Total recoveries 21,17,744

Death toll 52,723

Active cases 1,10,485

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Jammu and Kashmir: Security forces apprehend one terrorist from Bikheryan, Doda. During the search operation, 3 Chinese pistols, 5 magazines, 15 rounds recovered, say police

The Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, which was closed due to maintenance on Friday, will remain close on Saturday also due to incessant rains, officials said.

"There will no vehicular movement on March 13 i.e. Saturday from either side on Jammu-Srinagar National Highway in view of inclement weather prediction issued by MeT department," traffic police said.

In case the weather conditions improve, the decision will be taken on Saturday after assessing the condition of the roads, the police added.

The highway was closed several times during the winter due to snowfall and landslides triggered by rains.

The highway is the lifeline of the Kashmir as it connects the Valley with the rest part of the country. Kashmir bound trucks laden with essential supplies and other vehicles pass through this highway only.

CM Mamata Banerjee has responded well to the treatment. She has been discharged with appropriate instructions, due to her repeated requests. She has been advised to review after 7 days: SSKM Hospital, Kolkata

1st T20I match: England win toss, opt to field first against India, in Ahmedabad

Mumbai court asks police to register offence against Kangana Ranaut after 'Kashmir Ki Yodhha Rani Didda' author accuses her of copyright violation

Retail inflation rises to 5.03%in February versus 4.06% in January, NDTV reported in a tweet

Today, the tradition of Bapu's Dandi March is being carried forward by the Annadatas of the country - #Kisan_Virodhi_Modi_Sarkar (anti farmer Modi govt) is engaged in crushing the satyagraha like the British rule.

Satyagraha will win, not arrogance or ego!

Actor Mithun Chakraborty, who recently joined BJP, has been provided Y+ security by the Centre. CISF has initiated the process to provide him security.

Sensex drops over 1,200 points from day's highest level, Nifty below 15,000; banking, auto, metal shares worst hit, NDTV reported in a tweet.

Injuries to West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee in Nandigram not "unfortunate incident" but conspiracy, TMC delegation tells EC in Delhi

Makkal Needhi Maiam's Kamal Haasan to contest from Coimbatore South assembly constituency in Tamil Nadu Elections 2021

Punjab: Night curfew to remain imposed in Mohali and Fatehgarh Sahib from March 12until further orders from 11 pm - 5 am, in the wake of rise in COVID19 cases.

Trinamool Congress (TMC) to release its manifesto for West Bengal Elections 2021 on Sunday, March 14.

Delhi Power Ministry directs all buildings like malls, shopping complexes, cinema halls/multiplexes, office spaces, hotels, restaurants, hospitals with parking capacity of over 100 vehicles to set aside at least 5% of parking capacity for electric vehicles(EV)with suitable EV chargers

West Bengal: BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari files his nomination as the party's candidate from Nandigram for West Bengal Elections2021

Four army soldiers were injured on Friday in a road accident in J&K's Kulgam district.

Police said that an army vehicle met an accident in Damhal Hanjipora area of Kulgam district on Friday.

"Four army soldiers of 9 Rashtriya Rifles were injured in this accident. One of the injured has sustained critical injuries according to attending doctors," police sources said.

Supreme Court issues notice to the Centre on a plea seeking appointment of a regular Central Bureau of Investigation Director by the Selection Committee of Chief Justice of India, Prime Minister and Leader of Opposition (LoP) as per law. Matter posted for hearing after 2 weeks

Supreme Court in its order has said that Goa Election Commission will have to issue notification for Panchayat polls in the state within 10 days and it will have to complete the election process by April 30

Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) exams to be held on 21st March. The exams were earlier scheduled for 14th March but were postponed: MPSC

Election Commission moves the Divison bench of Calcutta High Court against its yesterday's order staying the rejection of the nomination of TMC candidate from Joypur Assembly, Ujjwal Kumar. Matter likely to be heard at 2 pm today.

West Bengal: CBI summons Abhishek Banerjee's sister-in-law Maneka’s husband and father-in-law for questioning on March 15th, at its Kolkata office, in connection with coal scam.

The health condition of West Bengal Chief MInister Mamata Banerjee, who is nursing injuries suffered during poll campaigning at Nandigram, is stable and her improvement is satisfactory, doctors said on Friday.

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot flagged off 'padyatra' to mark the 91st anniversary of Dandi march, in Jaipur today

Mansukh Hiren death case: ATS re-created the crime scene last night as a part of the further investigation.

Uttarakhand CM Tirath Singh Rawat pays a courtesy call to former CM Trivendra Singh Rawat, in Dehradun

Toolkit case: Delhi Court directs Police not to take any coercive action against activist Shubham Kar Chaudhari till March 15th. Matter adjourned till then. He had approached the court for anticipatory bail. Recently, he was granted transit bail by Bombay High Court.

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar holds a meeting at Council Hall to review COVID-19 situation in Pune. District representatives, MPs, MLAs and Mayor also present.

Punjab Finance Minister Manpreet Badal on Friday said he has tested positive for coronavirus.

Maharashtra: Mumbai police officer Sachin Vaze transferred from Crime Intelligence Unit (CIU) to Citizen Facilitation Centre at Mumbai Police Headquarters.

With the addition of 937 coronavirus cases, the infection count in Thane district of Maharashtra mounted to 2,73,130, an official said on Friday.

India reports 23,285 new COVID-19 cases, 15,157 recoveries, and 117 deaths in the last 24 hours Total cases: 1,13,08,846 Total recoveries: 1,09,53,303 Active cases: 1,97,237 Death toll: 1,58,306 Total vaccination: 2,61,64,920

An FIR has been registered in Thane district of Maharashtra against six persons, including three policemen and a mother-daughter duo from Nagpur, for allegedly abetting the suicide of a 38-year-old man, an official said on Friday.

Sensex jumps 442.03 points to 51,721.54 in opening session; Nifty advances 124.30 points to 15,299.10

Delhi: 6 people arrested in connection with a video where miscreants were seen firing bullets in air in Babarpur on Feb 26. They had allegedly demanded Rs 20,000 from a man who runs an e-rickshaw business & fired bullets when he didn't relent.

At least 20 people were killed and 24 others wounded on Thursday as a massive fire engulfed a four-story clothing factory in Egypt's El Obour city, north of Cairo, according to a statement of the Qalyubia province.