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India records 2,876 Covid-19 infections, 98 fatalities in 24 hours
India logged 2,876 new coronavirus infections taking the total tally of Covid-19 cases to 4,29,98,938, while the active cases dipped to 32,811
 "India records 2,876 Covid-19 infections, 98 fatalities in 24 hours")
India to host 44th FIDE Chess Olympiad in July-Aug this year in Chennai
The cradle of Indian chess Chennai will be the venue for the 44th Chess Olympiad to be held during July-August this year
 "India to host 44th FIDE Chess Olympiad in July-Aug this year in Chennai")
India to start Covid vaccination for children aged 12-14 years from today
India will start vaccinating children against Covid-19 in the age group of 12-14 years from Wednesday.
 "India to start Covid vaccination for children aged 12-14 years from today")
India taking up discounted Russian oil offer not violation of sanctions: WH
India taking up Russia's offer of discounted crude oil would not be a violation of American sanctions, the White House has said
 "India taking up discounted Russian oil offer not violation of sanctions: WH")
Rajnath says reviewing procedures after missile accidentally fired into Pak
India's missile system is highly safe and secure, and the country's defence establishment accords highest priority to safety procedures and protocols, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh told Rajya Sabha
 "Rajnath says reviewing procedures after missile accidentally fired into Pak")
Sri Lankan finance minister to visit India today hoping to seal $1 bn LoC
Amid the worsening economic situation in his country, Sri Lankan Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa will begin his India visit on Tuesday, hoping to seal a USD 1 billion line of credit (LoC).
 "Sri Lankan finance minister to visit India today hoping to seal $1 bn LoC")
India considers buying discounted Russian oil, commodities: Report
India is considering taking up a Russian offer to buy its crude oil and other commodities at discounted prices with payment via a rupee-rouble transaction, two Indian officials said
 "India considers buying discounted Russian oil, commodities: Report")
Plastic nationalism: Can India really shelve Visa and Mastercard for RuPay
Ater card platforms suspended Russian clients' access to merchants overseas, the link between plastic and politics has acquired a more serious dimension.
 "Plastic nationalism: Can India really shelve Visa and Mastercard for RuPay")
Covid vaccine for 12-14 age group from March 16, boosters for all above 60
The Covid vaccine to be administered to the 12-14 years age group would be Corbevax manufactured by Biological Evans
 "Covid vaccine for 12-14 age group from March 16, boosters for all above 60")
India records 2,503 Covid-19 cases in 24 hrs; lowest since May, 2020
India saw a further dip in daily COVID-19 cases as 2,503 new infections were recorded, the lowest since May, 2020
 "India records 2,503 Covid-19 cases in 24 hrs; lowest since May, 2020")
India's new ambassador to China Pradeep Kumar Rawat takes charge
India's new ambassador to China Pradeep Kumar Rawat assumed charge on Monday.
 "India's new ambassador to China Pradeep Kumar Rawat takes charge")
PM Modi chairs meeting to review security preparedness amid Ukraine crisis
PM Narendra Modi chaired a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security to review India's security preparedness and the prevailing global scenario in the context of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
 "PM Modi chairs meeting to review security preparedness amid Ukraine crisis")
PM Modi chairs high-level meet to review security amid Ukraine conflict
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is chairing a high-level meeting to review India's security preparedness and the prevailing global scenario amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
 "PM Modi chairs high-level meet to review security amid Ukraine conflict")
India records 3,116 cases of Covid-19 in 24 hrs; lowest in 676 days
India logged 3,116 new coronavirus infections, the lowest in 676 days, while the active cases dipped to 38,069
 "India records 3,116 cases of Covid-19 in 24 hrs; lowest in 676 days")
Ukraine's Sumy evacuation: Hugs and tears at airport as families reunite
Emotions ran high as students, evacuated from the embattled Ukrainian city of Sumy, came out of the Delhi airport and hugged their parents, who had been waiting there
 "Ukraine's Sumy evacuation: Hugs and tears at airport as families reunite")
Republican Senator places hold on Garcetti nomination as US envoy to India
A top Republican Senator has put a hold on the confirmation of Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti as the country's envoy to India, according to a media report.
 "Republican Senator places hold on Garcetti nomination as US envoy to India")
India records 4,194 new Covid-19 infections; active cases dip to 42,219
India logged 4,194 new coronavirus infections, taking the total tally of Covid-19 cases to 4,29,84,261, while the active cases dipped to 42,219
 "India records 4,194 new Covid-19 infections; active cases dip to 42,219")
AI flight carrying students evacuated from Ukraine's Sumy lands in Delhi
An Air India flight from Poland's Rzeszow carrying students evacuated from northeastern Ukrainian city Sumy, landed in Delhi on Friday morning, officials said.
'Incredible momentum' in India-US defence relationship: Pentagon official
There is an incredible momentum in the US-India defence relationship and the much awaited 2+2 dialogue between the two countries will take place here in early April, a top Pentagon official said
 "'Incredible momentum' in India-US defence relationship: Pentagon official")
600 students evacuated from Sumy reach Poland, likely to fly to India today
The last big group of 600 Indian students evacuated from the northeastern Ukrainian city of Sumy has reached Poland
