Hijab Row News Live Updates: Karnataka High Court bars all students from wearing saffron shawls, scarfs, hijab, religious flags or the like in classroom

Early indications are BJP has swept the UP phase-1 polls: PM Modi

PM Modi at a public rally in Kasganj

The ‘Parivarwadi’ people have realised that their boat has sunk & hence they’ve started blaming the EVM & the Election Commission. The truth is that the people of UP are not ready to accept them & their ‘Gunda Raj’

Yogi Adityanath restored rule of law in UP; BJP will receive positive mandate in 5 assembly polls

– Union minister Nitin Gadkari

Rupee slumps 24 paise to close at 75.39 against US dollar

Clean fuel vehicles: Ford, Suzuki to get incentives under govt’s $3.5 bn scheme

Ford Motor Co, Suzuki Motor Corp and Hyundai Motor are among 20 companies that will be eligible for incentives under the government’s $3.5 billion scheme to boost clean fuel vehicles. The cabinet last year approved a plan for the automobile sector aimed at boosting production of electric and hydrogen fuel-powered vehicles.

Sensex tanks 773.11 pts to end at 58,152.92; Nifty slumps 231.10 pts to 17,374.75

BJP’s flag flying high after first phase of polling in UP, rivals depressed

– PM Modi at rally in Kasganj

I won’t get into conversation which distracts people; my focus is on what is important for them: Rahul Gandhi on hijab issue

Ministry of Railways has decided to undertake survey & prepare Detailed Project Reports for high-speed rail corridors -Delhi-Varanasi, Mumbai-Nagpur, Delhi-Ahmedabad, Mumbai-Hyderabad, Chennai-Bangaluru-Mysore, Varanasi-Howrah & Delhi-Amritsar

Railways Minister to Rajya Sabha

We plan to restore mining in a sustainable and legal way in Goa soon after we are voted to power

– Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, in Goa

We are bringing Mumbai’s film city here. Youth will get opportunity to work in the films. We’ve also decided to build an academy in the memory of Bharat Ratna Lata Mangeshkar. We have provided welfare schemes to all without any discrimination

– UP CM Yogi Adityanath in Kasganj

Automobile sales in January 2022 have seen a year-on-year decline of 23.21%. Total 1,406,672 units which include passenger vehicles, 2&3 wheelers & commercial vehicle were sold last month as against 1,733,276 units sold in January’ 21

SIAM

Indian Railways prepares a National Rail Plan (NRP) for India – 2030, aimed at creating a ‘future ready’ Railway system by 2030

Russia in four-way talks demanded Ukraine negotiate with separatists, France says

Russia agreed to further discussions with France, Germany and Ukraine over the conflict in eastern Ukraine, but said Ukraine must commit to negotiating with separatists in its east, which was a “red line”, France’s Elysee palace said on Friday.

Sikkim lifts COVID-19 induced restrictions

Markets, shops & commercial establishments shall function as normal. All educational institutions shall function as per guidelines. No restrictions on social, political, religious & sports-related gatherings

Punjab CM Charanjit Singh Channi’s nephew Bhupinder S Honey sent to 14-day judicial custody in illegal sand mining case

Quad foreign ministers reaffirm support to principles of openness, protection of national sovereignty & fair play: Australian foreign minister

A case has been registered in Malegaon over protests on Hijab row

BSF Gujarat has apprehended 6 Pakistani nationals

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will address public meetings in Uttarakhand’s Khatima, Haldwani and Srinagar tomorrow

A massive fire broke out in Shree Mahakali Pharma company in Gujarat’s Ankleshwar

The Union Territory of Puducherry reported 149 new COVID-19 cases on Friday raising the overall tally to 1,65,071

A public interest litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Bombay High Court to challenge the decision taken last month by the Maharashtra government, allowing the sale of wine in supermarkets and walk-in stores in the state.

Uniform Civil Code is the need of the hour. The country is one, so there should be one law for all

– Union Minister Giriraj Singh

We are building agenda that seeks to further shared vision of free, open & inclusive Indo-Pacific:EAM Jaishankar after Quad meet in Melbourne

We are keen to work together to further peace, stability & economic prosperity in Indo-Pacific:Jaishankar after Quad foreign ministerial meet

Infra development in Uttarakhand’s border villages is BJP’s priority, people will benefit from Parvatmala, Vibrant Village projects: PM Modi

We reviewed Quad’s ongoing efforts to combat COVID pandemic & agreed to expedite delivery of safe & affordable vaccines, support capacity building & augment infrastructure for last-mile delivery

– EAM S Jaishankar at joint press conference after 4th Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting

Manaskhand tourism circuit to be developed in Uttarakhand’s Kumaon on priority over next 5 years: PM Modi

Development of Uttarakhand among top priorities of double engine govt: PM Narendra Modi at poll rally in Almora

#INDvWI | India win the toss and opt to bat first in the third ODI against West Indies at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad

India has an unassailable lead of 2-0 in the three-match series.

This decade belongs to Uttarakhand, don’t let this opportunity pass. Recently, projects worth Rs 17,000 crores were inaugurated in the state. The Char Dham all-weather road will benefit Tanakpur-Pithoragarh section: PM Modi addressing a public rally in Almora, Uttarakhand

Karnataka HC also makes it clear the order on Hijab was confined to such of the institutions wherein the College Development Committees have prescribed the student dress code or uniform

Hijab Row

Karnataka high court bars all students regardless of their religion or faith from wearing saffron shawls (Bhagwa), scarfs, hijab, religious flags or the like within the classroom, until further orders.

We request the State Government and all other stakeholders to reopen the educational institutions and allow the students to return to the classes at the earliest

– Karnataka High Court on hijab row

Two jawans of CoBRA battalion got injured in IED blast in Bulbul-Peshrar area where a joint team of Jharkhand Police & CRPF destroyed Maoist camp.

Both have been evacuated by helicopter. An extensive operation has been launched in the area: Jharkhand Police

Prez inaugurates Durbar Hall

Rajya Sabha adjourned till 14th March 2022 as the first part of the Budget Session 2022 concludes today

Sitharaman says there is no slowdown or recession in India, cites estimated 9.2 per cent GDP growth in current fiscal

Banning or not banning cryptocurrencies will come subsequently after consultations: FM replying to Budget debate in Rajya Sabha

Big economies gave large stimuli, which resulted in high inflation: FM

Airtel’s users reported outage for 5-10 minutes across India

Economy was Rs 1.1 lakh crore 7 years ago, now it is Rs 2.32 lakh crore: FM on charge of economy running on treadmill

I will tax (cryptocurrency) because it is our soverign right

– Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Rajya Sabha

Taxing cryptocurrency does not mean we are legalising it: FM Sitharaman

Breached the 6% tolerance limit for inflation on 6 occasions since 2014; inflation management is robust

– FM Nirmala Sitharaman

Rs 73,000 cr provided for rural employment guarantee scheme MNREGA, will give more if demand comes

– FM Sitharaman in budget reply in RS

Fertiliser subsidy rose from budgeted Rs 79,530 cr for FY22 to Rs 1.4 lakh cr in revised estimates; shows govt receptive to needs: FM

Hijab row: SC says it will protect constitutional rights of every citizen & take up pleas at appropriate time

We are on track to support the production of an additional 1 billion vaccine doses in India: Australian Foreign Minister Marise Payne at the 4th Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Melbourne

India saw the worst inflation between 2010 and 2014

Sitharaman says the study cited by opposition on MSMEs says 67 per cent MSMEs were shut, but temporarily

Hijab row: Supreme Court refuses to give an urgent hearing on plea challenging interim order of Karnataka High Court.

FM clarifies the difference in GDP numbers in economic survey and budget; says there is no cause of worry

The difference was due to different sources of data

Rs 7.5 lakh cr spending will create jobs; job creation not limited to 60 lakh jobs from productivity linked incentive plan for 14 sectors

– FM Sitharaman

Indian economy suffered biggest contraction because of pandemic…Indian economy suffered Rs 9.57 lakh cr loss due to pandemic, compared to a loss of Rs 2.12 lakh cr in global meltdown in 2008-09: FM

Inflation was 9.1% during lesser financial crisis of 2008-09, while it is at 6.2% during pandemic that has bigger impact on eco: FM

Coming 25 years are going to be important for India. No wonder we’re calling it Amrit Kaal. If we don’t have a vision for India at 100, we’ll suffer similarly as first 70 years, when 65 years were with Congress that had no vision except supporting, building & benefitting one family

– Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

Stable, sustainable recovery important motive for Budget 2022-23: FM Sitharaman in Rajya Sabha

Bringing in drones as an instrument or as a very effective tool for improving and modernising India’s agriculture. When you bring in drone, it has got several adaptations: FM Nirmala Sitharaman in Rajya Sabha