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Two Indian crew on board a cruise ship off the Japanese coast have tested positive for the novel coronavirus, the Indian Embassy in Japan said on Wednesday as authorities confirmed that 174 people have been infected with the deadly disease.

The cruise ship Diamond Princess with 3,711 people on board arrived at the Japanese coast early last week and was quarantined after a passenger who de-boarded last month in Hong Kong was found to be the carrier of the novel virus on the ship.

A total of 138 Indians, including passengers and crew, were on board the ship.

Well known fashion designer, gay rights activist and Padma Shri awardee Wendell Rodricks died on Wednesday evening following a prolonged illness.

Speaking to IANS, Nilakanth Halarnkar, BJP MLA from the Thivim Assembly constituency and a longtime associate of the 60-year-old designer confirmed his death.

"Yes, it is true. He died at 5.45 p.m. today. He was ailing for a long time," Halarnkar said.

Budgam(J&K) Police: Terror module busted in Budgam,5 terror associates arrested. On preliminary inquiry found the arrested are affiliated with terrorist outfit Islamic State in Jammu and Kashmir (ISJK) and are involved in providing shelter and logistic support to terrorists.

West Bengal: Police used water cannons to disperse workers of Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI) who were protesting in Siliguri, against CAA, NRC and were demanding jobs.

Retail inflation rises to 7.59 per cent in January 2020 from 7.35 per cent in December 2019, says Government of India.

People’s verdicts are always right, we have to struggle. We will struggle, says Priyanka Gandhi.

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee holds protest march in Durgapur against Citizenship Amendment Act and National Register of Citizens.

PIL filed in the Supreme Court seeking a CBI probe in the recent incident in Delhi University’s all-women Gargi College. The Gargi College students have alleged sexual assault by outsiders.

PIL filed in the Supreme Court seeking a CBI probe in the recent incident in Delhi University’s all-women Gargi College. The Gargi College students have alleged sexual assault by outsiders.

Jammu: Teams of NDRF and SDRF are present at the site of building collapse in Talab Tillo; VK Singh, DG Fire, says, "4 civilians have been rescued. 2 firefighters injured in the operation; the current situation is under control".

Maharashtra minister Uday Samant: Maharashtra government to make singing national anthem in colleges compulsory from 19th February.

Delhi: Parents of 2012 gang-rape victim and women rights activist Yogita Bhayana stage demonstration outside Patiala House Court, demanding to hang the convicts.

Asha Devi, mother of 2012 Delhi gang-rape victim: The judge does not want to fix a date for hanging the convicts and is supporting them. I appeal to the Supreme Court to issue the death warrant as the Patiala House Court is in no mood to issue a fresh death warrant.

Joint CP Alok Kumar in Bhajanpura: We've found 5 bodies which include the bodies of the head of the family, his wife and three children. The family was staying here since the last 6-7 months. It appears that the bodies have been here for a few days. A forensics team has arrived here.

The Corona Virus is an extremely serious threat to our people and our economy. My sense is the government is not taking this threat seriously. Timely action is critical, tweeted Rahul Gandhi

A Pakistan court convicts Jamat-ud-Dawa chief (JuD) Hafiz Saeed for 5 years in terror financing cases.

National Investigation Agency has filed supplementary charge-sheet in Jaish-e-Mohammed conspiracy case.

Delhi Court adjourns hearing for tomorrow and also asks to provide a list of advocates to convict Pawan and the Jail Superintendent. Court also gives liberty to Pawan to choose any counsel from the list.

Nirbhaya's mother again breaks down and leaves the courtroom saying 'I am losing faith and hope now. Court must understand the delay tactics of the convicts. Now if a new lawyer is provided to convict Pawan he/she will take his/her own time to go through case files'

Delhi Court resumes hearing on the plea of state&Nirbhaya's parents seeking issuance of fresh death warrant against the 4 convicts. Nirbhaya's mother in Court 'what about my rights? I am standing with folded hands. Please issue the death warrant.I am also human. It’s been more than 7 years'

Prices of non-subsidised 14 kg Indane gas rises to Rs 858.50 (increase by Rs 144.50) in Delhi, in Kolkata - Rs 896.00 (increase by Rs 149), in Mumbai - Rs 829.50 (increase by Rs 145), in Chennai - Rs 881.00 (increase by Rs 147). All India Mahila Congress to protest across the country tomorrow over hike in prices of non-subsidised Indane gas.

Five people found dead at a house in Bhajanpura, Delhi. More details awaited

Ballia: Verbal spat erupted b/w Chief Medical Officer of a primary healthcare center&relative of 2012 Delhi gang-rape case, after villagers sit on a protest demanding doctors&basic facilities at the center. CMO says, "Who's Nirbhaya? If she was studying medicine, why did she go to Delhi?"

Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra in Azamgarh: Wrong has been done with all of you, and we have to stand against this injustice. This govt is entirely against poor people.

A 27-year-old Nepali man was killed on a highway here when the scooty on which he was travelling got run over from behind by a speeding truck, police said on Wednesday.

According to Senior Superintendent of Police Akash Tomar, the accident took place late on Tuesday night.

"A Kathmandu-bound bus from Delhi had developed a snag near Chaupla cut on the Agra-Lucknow Expressway. To get some spare parts for the bus, the Nepalese conductor along with owner of a dhaba (roadside eatery) went to Etawah city on a scooty," he said.

When the duo were returning, they lost control of the scooty under Basrehar area on the highway and fell down. A speeding truck coming from behind ran over the scooty, Tomar said.

The deceased has been identified as Prasank, a resident of Kathmandu, while the injured dhaba owner has been hospitalised, the SSP added.

Azamgarh: Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra meets and interacts with protesters holding a demonstration against Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and National Register of Citizens (NRC)

Jammu and Kashmir: The 25 foreign envoys of the second batch, visiting Kashmir today, visit the Dal Lake in Srinagar.

Supreme Court will on February 14, Friday, hear the PIL filed by a doctor, asking for appropriate orders/directions to the Union of India (UOI) seeking an immediate ban on unregulated medical devices that are being sold on-line in open market

An under-construction wall collapsed on labourers in Palamau district on Wednesday, killing one and injuring six, police said.

The incident took place at Medininagar, the headquarters town of the district, when the persons were engaged in the construction of the wall at 'Palamau Chikitsha Mahavidyalay', the police said.

Medininagar Town Police Station in-charge Anand Kumar Mishra told reporters that the deceased has been identified as 30-year-old Pintu Paswan.

The injured were admitted to Sadar Hospital.

PM Narendra Modi tweets: Extremely delighted that US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump will visit India on 24th and 25th February. India will accord a memorable welcome to our esteemed guests.

Mumbai: Urvashi Chudawala arrives at Azad Maidan Police Station for questioning. She was booked on sedition charges for allegedly raising slogans in support of Sharjeel Imam outside Azad Maidan Police Station in Mumbai. Bombay High Court had granted interim relief to her yesterday.

Puducherry CM V Narayanasamy: Resolution urging the centre to repeal the Citizenship Amendment Act passed in Puducherry Legislative Assembly

Congress interim President Sonia Gandhi and Vice President of India Venkaiah Naidu called up AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal and congratulated him over his party's victory in Delhi assembly polls

Puducherry: Three BJP MLAs walk out of the Assembly after the government introduced the Resolution against Citizenship Amendment Act in the House. A special assembly session has been called for the Resolution.

Raising voice in democracy is not a crime and it is my duty to stand with those who are being oppressed, tweeted Priyanka Gandhi

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal to take oath as the Chief Minister of Delhi on 16th February, at Ramlila Maidan.

Jammu and Kashmir: Five persons dead after a car fell into a deep gorge today in Drabshalla area of Kishtwar District. More details awaited.

Varanasi: Congress General Secretary for UP East, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra arrives in the city. She'll visit Azamgarh today & meet the people in Bilaria, who were injured in the action by police, during protest against Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) & National Register of Citizens.

Madhya Pradesh: Gandhwani Police Station Incharge Narendra Suryavanshi assaulted his wife in Dhar allegedly after she opposed his illicit relationship with another woman. SDOP Manawar says, “Narendra has been sent to district lines. Investigation is underway.”

Delhi Police: The accused and the deceased had an old personal dispute. The accused's nephew had received bullet injuries in 2019 after he was shot at. The accused suspected the deceased to be behind the 2019 incident. He had also threatened the deceased 15 days back.

Firozabad: Father of a girl, who was allegedly raped 6 months back in Shikohabad, was shot dead on the night of 10th February in Tilak Nagar. Firozabad SSP says, "Based on the family's complaint, FIR registered. Body sent for postmortem. 5 teams deployed to arrest the accused."

Delhi Police on firing on the convoy of AAP MLA, Naresh Yadav last night: One accused has been arrested. It is a case of personal enmity and it has nothing to do with politics. Further investigation is underway.

Nisar Ahmed Sayyed Bilal, a petitioner and father of a man who died in 2008 Malegaon blast, submits a request to Chief Justice of Bombay HC to recommend the extension of tenure of NIA Court Judge VS Padalakar till the trial is over. Padalakar is set to retire at the end of this month