India News: BJP to hold protest tomorrow in Delhi demanding Arvind Kejriwal's resignation

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national leadership including Party's national president JP Nadda and Union Home Minister Amit Shah asked the Telangana leaders at a meeting, to settle their personal differences and focus on organisation keeping in mind the upcoming state assembly polls. The Telangana unit of the party met the central leadership in the national capital on Tuesday to chalk out strategies for the upcoming state assembly polls this year. 

Settle personal differences, focus on organisation: BJP top brass tells Telangana unit

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Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu joins student dance participants on the stage during the annual function of a government senior secondary school in Shimla.

#WATCH | Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu took part in a dance during an annual function of a government senior secondary school in Shimla. pic.twitter.com/wqcnTgboB4

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External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Tuesday asserted that India will remain one of the major economic engines of the world, by saying that India is expected to be the only major economy to keep growing at well above 6 percent per annum in the foreseeable future. 

The EAM, addressing the inaugural session of the CII India-Europe Sustainability Conclave, said clean energy and green transition are central to the India-Europe Union (EU) Connectivity Partnership.

A 3rd year B-tech student committed suicide in Telangana's Warangal district, after her ex-friend made her private photos viral on social media.

Confirming the news, Commissioner of Police, Warangal, AV Ranganath said, "A 3rd year B-tech student Rakshitha committed suicide after her former friend Ajmera Rahul made her photos viral on social media as he came to know about deceased's plans to marry her present friend with whom she was quite close."

A case has been filed under Abetment of Suicide Act, and accused Ajmera Rahul along with his accomplice have been arrested and sent to judicial custody.

Warangal, Telangana | A third year Btech student Rakshitha committed suicide after her former friend Ajmera Rahul made her photos viral on social media as he came to know about deceased's plans to marry her present friend with whom she was quite close: AV Ranganath, Warangal CP pic.twitter.com/K8jyuLHYIT

— ANI (@ANI)

Businessman Mukesh Ambani and his family members will be provided with the highest level Z+ security cover throughout India and abroad. The Supreme Court of India has directed the Centre in this regard. However, the Top Court has mentioned that the entire cost of providing the highest level Z+ security cover within territory of India or abroad shall be borne by the Ambani family.

Supreme Court directs to provide highest level Z+ security cover to businessman Mukesh Ambani and his family members throughout India & abroad.

Entire cost of providing highest level Z+ security cover within territory of India or abroad shall be borne by them, court said. pic.twitter.com/qABwon3eIU

— ANI (@ANI)

National Investigation Agency (NIA) Special Court on Tuesday gave death sentences to seven out of eight convicts in the Bhopal-Ujjain passenger train blast case. This includes Mohammad Faisal, Gaus Mohammad, Azhar, Atif Muzaffar, Danish, Mir Hussain and Asif Iqbal, while Atif Iraqi was given life imprisonment.

Uttar Pradesh | 7 of 8 accused given death sentence in Bhopal-Ujjain passenger train blast case by NIA Special Court. Another was given life imprisonment.

— ANI UP/Uttarakhand (@ANINewsUP)

Vice Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi took over as the new Flag Officer Commanding in Chief of the Western Naval Command in Mumbai on Tuesday. The 1985 batch officer was earlier posted as Chief of personnel naval headquarters in Delhi. 

A massive fire broke out at a firecracker manufacturing unit in Varapuzha in Ernakulam district of Kerala following an explosion inside the manufacturing unit.

Fire tenders rushed to the spot and a rescue operation is under progress.

Briefing about the incident, District Collector Renu Raj said that one person has died and six have been injured in the firecracker incident near Varapuzha, which took place at around 5.30 pm on Tuesday. Initial inquiry revealed that an illegal storage of firecrackers was being done at the spot in this populated area. A probe is underway.

Kerala | Fire broke out followed by explosion at a firecracker manufacturing unit in Varapuzha in Ernakulam district. Fire tenders reached the spot. More details awaited. pic.twitter.com/Us1KJFQNNn

— ANI (@ANI)

The 1989 Batch Indian Information Service Officer (IFSO) Rajesh Malhotra has been appointed as the Principal Director General of Press Information Bureau (PIB).

President Droupadi Murmu meets Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary of Denmark at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in Delhi on Tuesday. Asserting on enhanced cooperation between the two countries, the President said that the India-Denmark Green Strategic Partnership has become a catalyst for enhanced cooperation between both countries. 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be inaugurating the 8th edition of the Raisina Dialogue on March 2.

According to the Ministry of External Affairs, the inaugural session will be joined by President of the Council of Ministers of the Italian Republic, Giorgia Meloni, as the Chief Guest of the event.

The Raisina Dialogue is a multilateral conference committed to addressing the most challenging issues facing the global community including geopolitics and geo-economics, since its inception in 2016. 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the 8th Edition of the Raisina Dialogue on March 2. President of the Council of Ministers of the Italian Republic, Giorgia Meloni, will join the inaugural session as the Chief Guest: MEA

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One dead, while another got severely injured after a portion of a dargah collapsed during a demolition work by administration near Avenue Road, Market Circle in Bengaluru.

Deputy Commissioner of Police, West Bengaluru, Laxman B Nimbargi said, two workers were working at the site, who got seriously injured during the incident. They were rushed to a nearby hospital, where they succumbed to their injuries.

Delhi ministers Manish Sisodia and Satyendar Jain have resigned from their post as a Cabinet minister in the Government of Delhi. The latest resignation have come up following the arrest of Manish Sisodia by Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in the alleged new excise policy scam and Satyendar Jain by Enforcement Directorate (ED) in alleged money laundering case.

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has accepted the resignation and it is speculated that the ministries held by Manish Sisodia will be allocated to other Delhi ministers including Kailash Gehlot and Raaj Kumar Anand. At present no new minister is likely to take oath. 

Earlier, on Tuesday, the Supreme Court had refused to hear bail petition of Manish Sisodia, who was granted a five day CBI custody by the Delhi High Court on Monday.

The Top Court has asked Sisodia to move to Delhi HC in the matter. 

The Supreme Court has refused to entertain the bail plea of Delhi's Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia against his arrest by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) at this stage of investigation and suggested that he be moved to the Delhi High Court. 

The Top Court made a remark by saying that it can not interfere or intervene in the matter and just because an incident happens in Delhi. The petitioner has been asked to move to the Delhi High Court. 

Meanwhile, after the Apex Court latest remark, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has decided to go to the Delhi HC in the matter. 

Education Minister of West Benga, Bratya Basul has asserted that there is no conflict between the state government and the Raj Bhavan as was seen during the tenure of former Governor of the state Jagdeep Dhankhar. He said, "Our current Governor CV Ananda Bose and Nabanna (State Secretariat) will work together."

Basu added that all constitutional authorities should play their role in a constitutional manner. 

#WATCH | "All constitutional authorities should play their role in a constitutional manner," says West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose on Raj Bhavan and Nabanna (State Secretariat) to work together pic.twitter.com/fDm8Utg4B6

— ANI (@ANI)

Maharashtra Legislative Council adjourned till Wednesday, after the Opposition created ruckus over the issue of farmers, who are demanding appropriate price for their onions. 

Maharashtra Legislative Council adjourned after Opposition create ruckus in House over farmer's issue

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BJP leader Khushbu Sundar expresses happiness on being appointed as the National Commission for Women (NCW). She thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi by saying, "I have taken up the charge as a member of NCW. I have been vocal against atrocities against women and now this is a big platform given to me. I am grateful to PM Modi and NCW for trusting me with this responsibility. 

Delhi | I have taken up the charge as a member of NCW, I have been vocal against atrocities against women & now this is big platform given to me. I am grateful to PM Modi & NCW for trusting me with this responsibilty: BJP leader Khushbu Sundar on being appointed as NCW member https://t.co/GbG0GGnIIp pic.twitter.com/YvCitxUIOh

— ANI (@ANI)

The search operation in the Awantipora district has been called off by the security forces, after the two trerrorist involved in killing a minority were tracked down and shot dead. 

Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of J&K Police Rayees Mohammad Bhat has confirmed the identity of the second terrorist as Azaz Ahmed Bhat, who was killed by the security forces on Tuesday. Two AK type rifles and one pistol have been recovered from him.

According to the DIG, the killed terrorist Azaz Ahmed Bhat was associated with the Jaish terror group. Earlier one terrorist of Hizbul Mujahideen terror group, identified as Aqib was also shot down by the security forces during an exchange of fire in Awantipora. Aqib is said to be nowadays working with The Resistance Front (TRF). Both the terrorists were involved in the recent killing of a minority.

Briefing about the incident, the DIG said, "We received a secret information yesterday and based on the information a joint search operation was launched with Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Army. During the operation one jawan received bullet injury, who later succumbed to his injuries.

The second terrorist has been identified as Azaz Ahmed Bhat who worked for the Jaish. 2 AK type rifles, one pistol recovered. Both of them were involved in the recent killing of a minority. The operation has been called off: Rayees Mohammad Bhat, DIG pic.twitter.com/xzpwr2ejLz

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The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Tuesday issued a circular for the conduct of helicopter pilgrimage operations for 2023, ahead of the start of the Char Dham Yatra on May 3.
The circular lays down the responsibilities of the helicopter operators and also certain guidance or guidelines to respective Shrine Boards and district administration to ensure safe and smooth helicopter operations.
 

Two accused persons arrested by the Delhi Police, who attempted to murder two other men in an incident of road rage following a scuffle over touching of scooty. The accused stabbed both victims several times, leaving them severely injured and fled the spot. The incident took place in the area of Bharat Nagar police station, informs Deputy Commissioner of Police, (North West Delhi) Jitender Kumar Meena. 

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates meets Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das during his Mumbai visit. Holds wide ranging discussions with the governor. 

Former Bihar Chief Minister Rabri Devi hits out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over latest summons issued by Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court against RJD Chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, Rabri Devi and 14 others in connection with alleged land-for-job-scam on chargesheet filed by the CBI. She accuses him by saying, "PM Modi is helping everyone to escape from the country, and Nirav Modi was one of them. They are using the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), Enforcement Directorate (ED) and Income Tax (IT) as they are scared of Lalu ji in Bihar."

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is helping everyone to escape (from the country), and Nirav Modi was one of them. They are using CBI, ED and IT as they are scared of Lalu ji in Bihar: Former Bihar CM Rabri Devi https://t.co/y7tOM3AcM5 pic.twitter.com/dFZoAZjQP7

— ANI (@ANI)

The second terrorist allegedly involved in the killing of the Kashmiri Pandit Sanjay Sharma was neutralised on Tuesday in the Awantipora encounter, informed the Kashmir Zone police. Earlier in the day,  Aqib Mushtaq Bhat who was working for TRF was killed. 

#AwantiporaEncounterUpdate: 01 more #terrorist killed (Total 02). #Incriminating materials including arms & ammunition recovered. #Search going on. Further details shall follow. https://t.co/1EdTeobWYP

— Kashmir Zone Police (@KashmirPolice)

Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia has moved to Supreme Court a day after the Rouse Avenue Court sent him to CBI remand for five days till March 4 after he was arrested in the Excise Policy scam case. The AAP minister has challenged his arrest and the manner of the CBI investigation in the Liquor Scam case. The matter is expected to be mentioned before the CJI DY Chandrachud at 10.30 for an urgent listing. Abhishek Manu Singhvi will be representing Sisidia in the court. READ MORE

#BREAKING | Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia moves to Supreme Court.#ManishSisodia #SC #LiquorScam

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— Republic (@republic)

JD(S) leader H D Kumaraswamy asserted that this assembly poll will be the last election he will not contest in elections from 2028. He has hinted at quitting electoral politics but will remain active in politics. The former CM of Karnatka added that he will field party cadre in the next elections from Channapatna and will ensure his victory. "I will not contest the Assembly polls in 2028 because I am exhausted with politics and need rest. Although, I will never quit active politics". READ HERE

Union Home Minister and BJP leader Amit Shah reached the residence of BJP national president JP Nadda to convene a review meeting to plan out the strategies and further programs ahead of the Telangana Assembly elections. 

BJP Telangana president Bandi Sanjay and party leaders including DK Aruna-National vice president of BJP, Nizamabad MP Arvind Dharampuri, Sudhakar Reddy-TN Co- incharge, K Laxman, G Kishan Reddy, Vijay Santhi Vijay Santhi, Vivek Venkatswamy, NEC member Etala Rajendran, G Mohan Rao and Muralidhar Rao and others are already present at Nadda's house. READ HERE

#WATCH | Delhi: Union Home Minister and BJP leader Amit Shah reached the residence of BJP national president JP Nadda.

A review meeting will take place to plan out the strategies and further programs ahead of the Telangana Assembly elections. pic.twitter.com/TxnUKNvzGI

— ANI (@ANI)

In Bihar, the family members of Jai Kishore Singh, who was killed in the 2020 Galwan Valley clash has alleged that Singh's father was thrashed and later arrested by police for building a memorial for his son on government land in Vaishali's Jandaha.

The brother of the martyred soldier who is also an army personnel said, "DSP ma'am had visited and told us to remove the statue within 15 days. Later police station in charge came to our home and arrested my father and also beat him. I am also an armed forces personnel".

SDPO Mahua informed that on January 23, a case was registered under SC/ST Act over a statue being erected on the land of Hari Nath Ram & on govt land in Jandaha. Later, walls bordering the statue were built. Landowner's rights being violated due to illegal encroachment. READ MORE

China on Tuesday confirmed that its Foreign Minister Qin Gang will be participating in the Group of 20 (G20) Foreign Ministers' meeting in India, reported Reuters. During a press briefing, China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said, "The G20 should focus on prominent challenges in the global economy. China stands ready to work with all parties to ensure the G20 foreign ministers' meeting sends a positive signal on multilateralism." READ MORE

Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan writes to Chief Secretaries & Administrators of all States/Union Territories regarding daily surveillance on heat-related illnesses that will be done in all states & districts from 1st March 2023.

AAP MP Sanjay Singh spoke exclusively to republic tv and questioned the centre pon the functioning of central agencies. He said, "BJP is afraid of AAP's popularity. There is no truth in the allegations made against Manish Sisodia. CBI is working at the behest of the central government. There are so many people whose name has come under scams but why they are not being probed?"

Telangana BJP Chief Bandi Sanjay Kumar and leaders arrive at the party president JP Nadda's residence in connection with the 'south group' link in liquorgate. They will attend a committee meeting led by Home Minister Amit Shah. 

#LIVE | Telangana BJP Chief Bandi Sanjay Kumar at JP Nadda residence; to attend committee meeting led by Home Minister Amit Shah on liquorgate.#LiquorScam #JPNadda #Telangana #TelanganaBJPLeader

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— Republic (@republic)

BJP leader Manoj Tiwari spoke exclusively to Republic TV over Manish Sisodia's arrest. 'The action has been taken against the liquor minister, not the education minister. By moving a petition in Supreme Court, Sisodia has proved they are guilty and now he is trying to get away. 

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw stated that the government's next major target is getting the Telecom Bill passed in the coming Monsoon Session. "This will lead to a major series of reforms, in terms of spectrum, licenses, and regulation. There will be a significant reform because of the Telecom Bill 

Vaishnaw further addressed the issue of the Chinese CCTVs in government set-ups in India after Australia's decision to remove such cameras from defence sites over national security fears. He added, "All our cyber security wings are working on it. We should be able to counter any threat to India's security".

BJP MP Gautam Gambhir reacted to Manish Sisodia's plea challenging CBI's action in Supreme Court stating that he should get what he deserves. Gambhir said, "It was an open-and-shut case. They should get what they deserve. This is the 1st time in India that an Education Min will go to Tihar jail that too in a liquor scam case. This policy was made to exploit money so they can fight elections with Khalistani's help".

He added, "If there was no discrepancy in liquor policy, it shouldn't have been taken back. This is not the time to give emotional statements. If he (Sisodia) has opened schools, colleges and hospitals, show it to us. He can move to SC, but for me, Delhi CM and AAP have been exposed".

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) two-member team has arrived in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) and the high-level review meeting will begin shortly. The team will subsequently submit a report to Home Minister Amit Shah.  The meeting is being conducted to review the security situation of the valley after a Kashmiri pandit Sanjay Sharma was gunned down by a terrorist in Pulwama. 

#BREAKING | High level MHA team reaches Jammu, review meeting to take place.#MHA #Jammu #Reviewmeeting

Watch here-https://t.co/ge3J2OW61a pic.twitter.com/pmsisBsS7H

— Republic (@republic)

Mafia-turned-politician Atiq Ahmad's wife has now written a letter to Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath and has asked for a CBI investigation In the Umesh Pal murder case. 

Earlier in the day, the Yogi government took big action in connection with the Umesh Pal murder case as a bounty of Rs 50.000 has been announced on mafia-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed's son. This comes a day after UP police gunned down one of the accused in the sensational February 24 killing of a prime witness in the 2005 murder case of the BSP MLA Raju Pal in an encounter here, officials said.

According to sources, the Prayagraj police have identified the miscreants after closely monitoring the CCTV footage of the crime spot. A list including identity details of the accused has also been made. 

Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) MLAs reach Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha carrying onions on their head. They are demanding an appropriate price for onions.

Delhi High Court issues notice to Delhi Police on bail plea of former Congress MLA Asif Mohd Khan. A case of alleged abuse to Police personnel has been registered against him.

Supreme Court agrees to hear today, the Punjab Govt's plea challenging the refusal of the Governor to grant permission to the government to summon the budget session. Punjab Govt mentions plea before CJI bench seeking an urgent hearing.

Trinamool Congress MP Derek O'Brien on Tuesday confirmed that the official Twitter account of the party had been "compromised". He said the party was in touch with officials from Twitter and was working to rectify the issue at the earliest."We are in touch with officials from Twitter who are working to rectify the issue. They have assured us of prompt action," said O'Brien.

Earlier in the day, the official Twitter handle of All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) appeared to be hacked after the name was changed to 'Yuga labs'.

The terrorist who killed the Kashmiri pandit Sanjay Sharma was neutralised today in the Awantipora encounter, informed the Kashmir Zone police. He has been identified as Aqib Mushtaq Bhat, a resident of Pulwama who was working with TRF.

#AwantiporaEncounterUpdate: Killed #terrorist identified as Aqib Mustaq Bhat of #Pulwama (A category). He initially worked for HM #terror outfit, nowadays he had been working with TRF. #Killer of late Sanjay Sharma #neutralised: ADGP Kashmir@JmuKmrPolice https://t.co/1EdTeobWYP

— Kashmir Zone Police (@KashmirPolice)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday addressed a post-budget webinar on Ease of Living using Technology in the presence of the Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. He said, "Our efforts are making the lives of the poor & unprivileged, better. Today people don't consider Govt as an obstruction but as a catalyst for development. In the budget, technology & human touch were given priority".

The Uttarakhand government enforced ESMA (Essential Services Maintenance Act) to put pressure on the striking employees of Uttarakhand Power Corporation, Uttarakhand Jal Vidyut Nigam Limited, and Power Transmission Corporation of Uttarakhand Ltd (PTCUL) to get back to work, stated an official notification.

The ESMA is enforced to prevent striking workers from refusing to perform certain vital services that are required to maintain the normal way of life in the country. As per the official notification from ESMA, no workers' unions will be able to strike work for six months.

The deal between Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Tata Sons (Tata) will inject a further SGD 360 million (USD 267 million) into Air India. It will provide Singapore Airlines with a 25.1% stake in the enlarged Air India group following its takeover by Tata and merger with Vistara Airlines.

The November 2022 deal between Singapore Airlines and Tata Sons to further inject USD 267 million into Air India is one of the key strategic initiatives for future growth mentioned in the quarterly financial report. This agreement is still subject to regulatory approval. READ MORE

Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde wrote a letter to Deputy speaker Neelam Gorhe to appoint Gopikishan Bajoria as Shiv Sena chief whip in the legislative assembly.

#BREAKING | Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde writes to Deputy Speaker Neelam Gorhe to appoint the chief whip of Shiv Sena.#EknathShinde #MaharashtraCM #ShivSena #NeelamGorhe

Watch here-https://t.co/ge3J2OW61a pic.twitter.com/x8AXc6SeUe

— Republic (@republic)

An encounter broke out between terrorists and security forces in Awantipora. One terrorist was killed in the encounter. The Kashmir zone police informed that one terrorist has been killed and his body is yet to be recovered.  

A day after voting concluded in Meghalaya, the state CM Conrad Sangma spoke on the exit poll and post-poll alliance. He said "When it comes to forming a stable govt as and when the situation arrives we'll move forward considering the best interest of the state...We'll keep all options open to form a stable govt"

The Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government took big action in connection with the Umesh Pal murder case as a bounty of Rs 50.000 has been announced on mafia-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed's son. This comes a day after UP police gunned down one of the accused in the sensational February 24 killing of a prime witness in the 2005 murder case of the BSP MLA Raju Pal in an encounter here, officials said.

After the National Investigation Agency (NIA) alerted Mumbai police in connection with a movement of a suspicious person Sarfaraz Memon the Indore police have now took him into custody. 

The NIA notified the Mumbai Police through an email stating that a person identified as Sarfaraz Memon has reached the city and asked the police to be alert. The NIA in its email referred to Memon as "dangerous" to India. According to Mumbai Police sources, the NIA further informed that Memon is a resident of Madhya Pradesh and has taken training in China, Hong Kong and Pakistan.

The Mumbai Police informed the Indore Police regarding the issue after which they began the hunt for the person and detained him.

Mamata Banerjee-led All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) party's official Twitter account appeared to be hacked on Tuesday morning. The matter came to the fore after the party's name and logo were changed. The handle has been renamed to ‘Yuga labs' and the logo was replaced with the symbol 'Y' in bold black font. Meanwhile, the bio of the account remained the same which said- 'The official Twitter handle for the All India Trinamool Congress | Email: aitmc@aitmc.org'.

An earthquake of magnitude 3.7 on the Richter scale rocked Meghalaya's Tura in the wee hours of Tuesday, the National Center for Seismology informed. The tremours were felt at 6.57 am, 59 km north of Tura.

Two persons were killed, and two others injured after a sudden explosion in a Pharma company followed by a massive fire in Gujarat's Valsad district on Monday night. As per officials, a sudden explosion happened in Van Petrochem Pharma Company in Sarigam GIDC Chemical Zone of Valsad district. 

A part of the building caved in during the incident. The injured persons were immediately rushed to a nearby hospital. Fire tenders also were pressed into the service after receiving information about the incident. However, the firefighters could not use water to douse the fire, as they were unaware of the chemical, that engineered the blast before the blaze.  

"We received a call that a fire had broke out. Till now two bodies have been found. Two people are admitted to the hospital. When I reached here with the firefighters there was no security personnel. We cannot start the fire fighting operation as we are not sure, which chemical is there, which has caused the fire," Rahul Murari, firefighter Sarigam said. 
 

A shocking incident has come to the fore from Punjab where Congress leader Major Singh Dhaliwal was shot dead by a woman in Tarn Taran on Monday, informed police. Senior Superintendent of Police, Tarn Taran, Gurmeet Chauhan said that the accused woman was related to Dhaliwal and allegedly killed the leader due to some personal reasons. 

The incident happened near a marriage palace owned by the deceased leader in Sangwa village which is in the bordering town of Patti. The woman fired several shots at the Dhaliwal and two bullets hit him resulting in his death, the police added. READ MORE

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has issued an alert for Mumbai cops in connection with a movement of a suspicious person in the capital city of Maharashtra, informed police sources said. The NIA notified the Mumbai Police through an email stating that a person identified as Sarfaraz Memon has reached the city and asked the police to be alert. The NIA in its email referred to Memon as "dangerous" to India.

According to Mumbai Police sources, the NIA further informed that Memon is a resident of Madhya Pradesh and has taken training in China, Hong Kong and Pakistan. READ MORE

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday held an interaction with stakeholders, officers and chambers of commerce, SHGs and entrepreneurs at Chintan Bhawan in Gangtok. Taking note of her visit to Sikkim, as part of the post-Financial Budget Outreach programme for 2023, Sitharaman termed it a 'Gateway to the North East' for the Budget outreach programme.

"In the last four-five years, post the budget, we made it a practice to have the entire Ministry move around the country to various cities and there interact with the stakeholders, officers and chambers of commerce, SHGs, and so on to understand what they have perceived of the budget and if they need any clarity. They could have an exchange of ideas, the first time I did it in 2019 I found it very useful," Sitharaman said.

 "We were able to explain the budget in detail and sometimes, some ideas were given that we found very useful which we could carry forward. So in that process, this year, after the Budget was submitted, we had already covered Hyderabad, Bhubaneswar, Jaipur and Mumbai. Now we are here to Sikkim as a gateway of Northeast, so for the Northeast region, this year's budget outreach programme we have come to Gangtok," she added.