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Uttarakhand further relaxes Covid-19 curbs as cases sink - Check new guidelines here

The ban on political rallies and dharnas, however, also continue till March 10.

India reports 6,915 new Covid-19 cases, 180 deaths in last 24 hours

The country recorded 16,864 recoveries today, taking the total number of recoveries to 4,23,24,550. The national Covid-19 recovery rate stands at 98.59 per cent. 

Russia-Ukraine war: Ninth flight carrying 218 stranded Indians departs from Bucharest

Earlier late on Monday night, another flight from Bucharest with 182 Indian nationals departed for Mumbai. 

At UNGA, India calls for immediate cessation of Russia-Ukraine war, favours `honest dialogue`

India's Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador T S Tirumurti told a rare emergency special session of the UN General Assembly on Ukraine convened on Monday that New Delhi is doing whatever it can to undertake immediate and urgent evacuation efforts of Indian nationals still stranded in Ukraine.

DNA Exclusive: `Operation Ganga` - India`s mega mission to save its citizens in Ukraine

Zee News Editor-In-Chief Sudhir Chaudhary analyses Indian government's unprecedented efforts through 'Operation Ganga' in order to evacuate its citizen from Ukraine.

Manipur records 78.3% turnout in first phase of Assembly polls amid stray incidents

Police officials in Imphal said that at least one person was injured in a clash between the workers of two rival political parties in Churachandpur district.  

Govt increases compensation for death in hit-&-run cases from Rs 25,000 to Rs 2,00,000

A release by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways on Sunday stated that it has notified the scheme for compensation of victims of Hit & Run motor accidents vide notification dated 25th February 2022 to cater to enhanced compensation (from Rs 12,500 to Rs 50,000 for grievous hurt and from Rs 25,000 to Rs 2,00,000 for death).

UP Police Recruitment 2022: Last day to apply for bumper vacancies released at uppbpb.gov.in

Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment 2022: Candidates need to pay an application fee of Rs 400.

India abstains from UNSC vote to call for General Assembly session on Russia-Ukraine war

The 15-nation Security Council met on Sunday afternoon to hold the vote on the emergency special session of the 193-member General Assembly on Russia's invasion of Ukraine. This comes two days after the Russian veto blocked a UNSC resolution on its "aggression" against Ukraine.

PM Narendra Modi to address DPIIT stakeholders` meet on PM GatiShakti today

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) is set to chart out a strategy for enhancing India`s logistics efficiency to carry forward the momentum on the PM GatiShakti national master plan with a stakeholder meeting involving high ranking officials from various Ministries, leading academics and industry representatives.

Delhi lifts all Covid-19 curbs from today as situation improves, metro to run at 100% capacity - Check new guidelines here

“Accordingly, the Covid-19 situation in Delhi has been reviewed in the DDMA meeting... and it was observed that cases and positivity rate have declined significantly...Therefore, it has been decided to remove all restrictions in Delhi,” the DDMA order said.

BJP meets West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar, demands fresh polls in 107 civic bodies

A BJP delegation consisting of General Secretary Agnimtra Paul and Sisir Bajoria made the request to Dhankhar Sunday night after meeting the State Election Commission.

Will Ram Temple dominate over basic issues in fifth phase of UP Assembly polls?

In 2017 Assembly polls, BJP had won 38 seats out of 55 seats in this region, while the SP had retained 15 and the Congress had won two seats.

UP Elections 2022: PM Modi, CM Yogi urge voters to vote as polling begins in 61 constituencies

Around 2.24 crore people will decide the fate of 692 candidates.

CBSE class 10th, 12th term 1 results 2022 to be announced on cbse.nic.in, here’s websites to check scores

CBSE Class 10th and Class 12th Term 1 exam results are likely to be released in the coming week on cbse.gov.in, cbseresults.nic.in. 

Operation Ganga: Amid Russian invasion, India brings back second batch of 250 citizens from Ukraine; 240 more on way

Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia welcomed the second batch of 250 Indian nationals with flowers at the Delhi airport.

Uttar Pradesh Assembly polls: 5th phase polling for 61 seats today

As many as 61 assembly seats will go to vote across 12 districts of Uttar Pradesh, sealing the fate of 692 candidates in the fray today. 

Standing passengers allowed in metro as Delhi lifts all Covid-19 curbs

Passengers will be allowed to travel in the metro without any restrictions i.e, they can travel in both standing and sitting manner from Monday (February 28).

Manipur Polls: First phase election campaigning ends, voting on Monday

Elections for the 60-member Manipur Assembly will take place in two phases on February 28 and March 5.

India, China abstain on UNSC resolution against Russia; here`s what New Delhi said

India on Saturday abstained on the United Nations Security Council resolution prepared to call out Russia’s needless assault on Ukraine and demanded the complete and unconditional withdrawal of Russian forces.

Delhi weather: Rain, hailstorm lash capital, IMD predicts more rainfall - Check forecast here

“As forecast, a western disturbance is influencing Delhi and light rains were forecast towards the evening and night time. Wind speeds ranged between 30kmph and 40 kmph, and similar conditions are expected on Saturday too,” said IMD scientist RK Jenamani. 

Ukraine crisis: Romanian govt to provide evacuated Indian students with food, accommodation, says envoy

Talking to Zee Media, Romania's envoy to Delhi also expressed worries over refugee influx.

24-hour helpline for Indian students stranded in Ukraine, here`s how to contact

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla started 24-hour helpline, which can be contacted on 011-23014011 and 23014022 in New Delhi.

DNA Exclusive: Amid Russia-Ukraine war, a look at NATO`s betrayal

Zee News Editor-In-Chief Sudhir Chaudhary, in his show DNA, on Friday (February 25) questioned the silence of the world powers and organisations like NATO amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. 

Families of Indians stranded in Ukraine protest near Russian embassy

Protesters submitted an MoU at the Ministry of External Affairs and later dispersed from the area peacefully after an hour.

Navjot Singh Sidhu urges SC to dismiss road rage case review plea, says ‘it’s not maintainable’

Urging the Supreme Court to dismiss the review petition in the road rage case against him, Sidhu also cited his “impeccable reputation and clean antecedents” for consideration and pleaded with the Supreme Court not to alter his sentence in the case.

ICSI CS December 2021 result today; check CS Professional, Executive exam result here

The results will be declared for the ICSI CS Professional and CS Executive in December 2021 on the official website of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India- icsi.edu.

Dialogue, diplomacy best way forward to defuse Russia-Ukraine crisis: India

As Russia's full-scale attack on Ukraine triggered widespread condemnation and fears of a wider conflict, India has been in touch with all parties concerned as part of overall global efforts to bring down the tensions.

Karnataka appoints nodal officer for safe evacuation of its residents from war-hit Ukraine

India is focusing on evacuating its 16,000 nationals still stuck in Ukraine, Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla said late on Thursday, after Russian forces mounted a mass assault by land, air and sea on the former Soviet republic.

DNA Exclusive: In-depth analysis of Russia`s attack on Ukraine

In today's DNA, Zee News Editor-In-Chief Sudhir Chaudhary makes a detailed analysis of Russia's attack on Ukraine and the helplessness of world powers in stopping Vladimir Putin in his mission.

Around 180 Kashmiri students stuck in Ukraine, anxious parents want their kids back home

As Russia announced military operations in Ukraine, families in Kashmir whose children are studying in Ukraine are having sleepless nights.

India calls for ‘immediate de-escalation’, refraining from any action that worsens Russia-Ukraine crisis

India's Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador T S Tirumurti told the Council that New Delhi had only two days ago at the Council meeting on Ukraine called for urgent de-escalation of tensions and emphasised sustained and focused diplomacy to address all issues concerning the situation.

Hijab row reaches Delhi, Class VI student barred from class in school at Mustafabad

The incident came to light after a video of the girl narrating the alleged incident was posted on Twitter by a user, which is now being shared widely. 

IMD predicts rainfall, snowfall in these states today - Check complete forecast here

According to the weather department, the western disturbance is expected to shift eastwards, resulting in wet weather over parts of East India.

DNA Exclusive: Voting in UP`s Awadh - can BJP repeat its stunning 2017 show?

Zee News Editor-In-Chief Sudhir Chaudhary analyses the voting pattern and election arithmetic that might have impacted voter's mood in the Awadh region.

6 persons go missing between J&K`s Anantnag and Kishtwar amid heavy snowfall

Amid heavy snowfall predictions, six persons on Tuesday had started the journey by foot through Margan Top, a high mountain pass that connects Warwan Valley in Kishtwar district with the Anantnag district. 

Karnataka hospitals to discontinue precautionary Covid testing of asymptomatic patients

The Karnataka health minister said that prior to hospitalisation, surgeries, scanning and other medical procedures, precautionary Covid-19 testing of asymptomatic patients won't be done 

Heavy snowfall in Kashmir, flights delayed, highways closed

Kashmir is currently covered with a blanket of snow - from hills to plains, disrupting highways and hitting daily life.

No more night curfew in Delhi? DDMA likely to lift remaining Covid-19 curbs soon

Delhi on Tuesday reported 498 Covid-19 infections with a positivity rate of 0.96 per cent.

Pakistan PM Imran Khan wants a `TV debate` with PM Narendra Modi to resolve differences

The Pakistani Prime Minister said it would be beneficial for the billion people in the subcontinent if differences could be resolved through debate.

PM Narendra Modi to address post-budget webinar on budget announcements today

According to the Ministry of Rural Development`s press release, the programme is aimed at bringing industry leaders, policymakers and government officials together to deliberate upon the positive impact of the budget.

UP Assembly elections: PM Modi urges voters to make their contribution in strengthening democracy

The polling for the fourth phase of the Assembly polls in Uttar Pradesh started at 7 am and will continue till 6 pm.

Hundreds of Indian students arrive in Delhi amid Ukraine-Russia tensions, parents `relived’

India has deployed Dreamliner B-787 aircraft for carrying out this special operation under which flights were made operational from Kharkiv in Ukraine to New Delhi.

CBSE, CISCE to cancel offline board exams for classes 10, 12? SC to hear plea today

"Without completing the course, how can examination be conducted," a bench headed by Justice AM Khanwilkar orally observed on Tuesday.

DNA Exclusive: Vladimir Putin`s `Akhand Russia` plan

In today's DNA, Zee News Editor-In-Chief Sudhir Chaudhary analyses Vladimir Putin's firm plan to re-create an "Akhand Russia" even if it costs being on wrong side of western nations.

BREAKING: Air India flight ferrying Indian citizens from Ukraine arrives in New Delhi

The flight carrying 242 Indian nationals was expected to land at T3, IGI Airport, around 10.15 pm. But the flight GOT delayed and arrived after 11.30 pm at IGI airport.

DMK wins big in Tamil Nadu urban civic polls, BJP outperforms regional players

The DMK has won a majority in all the 21 municipal corporations including the Greater Chennai Corporation and also came out victorious in most of the 138 municipalities and 490 town panchayats.

Karnataka hijab row: Petitioner claims brother attacked by `right-wing’ group members

The incident comes amid a hearing by the full bench of the Karnataka High Court comprising Chief Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi, Justice J M Khazi and Justice Krishna S Dixit to decide whether Muslim girl students be allowed to wear hijab in classrooms.

UPSC CSE prelims 2022 registration ends today, here’s how to apply on upsconline.nic.in

UPSC Civil Service (Preliminary) Exam 2022 will be held on June 5, 2022. 

Russia-Ukraine conflict: India calls for `restraint on all sides`, backs diplomatic dialogue

“India calls for "restraint on all sides" and "immediate priority is deescalation of tensions taking into account the legitimate security interests of all countries," India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations TS Tirumurti said at the UNSC emergency meet on Ukraine.