Mann ki Baat LIVE Updates: PM Modi Talks Water Conservation in Monthly Address

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation during the 74th edition of his monthly radio program, Mann Ki Baat, at 11 am today. PM Modi had sought suggestions from people on his social media accounts earlier this month about topics for Mann Ki Baat and invited people to share their inspiring stories in the field of art, culture, and tourism. READ MORE

Aged 45-plus and Want to Get Vaccinated for Covid-19? Know if You Qualify for the Next Phase

The COVID-19 vaccination drive opens up for 27 crore eligible beneficiaries for the next phase from Monday as part of which people over 60 years and those above 45 years of age with comorbidities can get the vaccine from March 1. The government has issued a list of 20 specified comorbidities for the determination of eligibility of people that need to be prioritized for inoculation. READ MORE

G-23 Mulls Propping Up ‘Rebel’ Pick Against Rahul Gandhi in Presidential Poll as Cong Stares at ‘Inevitable’ Split

It’s not the first time that Ghulam Nabi Azad wore a saffron turban while in Jammu. As chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir, he wore it each time he visited the Hindu-dominated Jammu. But on Saturday, when not just Azad but seven others wore it and spoke about the state of Congress, it made a powerful statement; especially as saffron is associated with the BJP too. READ MORE

Taxi, Auto Night Fares Hiked In Mumbai. Here’s How Much You’ll Have to Pay from Tomorrow

The transport ministry on Saturday introduced new tariff cards taking the minimum night fare for an auto to Rs 27 and for a taxi to Rs 32 in Mumbai.While releasing the renewed prices, transport chief Avinash Dhakne noted that tariff cards for autos and taxis will be valid only from March 1 till May 31, allowing the driver to calibrate the electronic within the stipulated period. READ MORE

Amitabh Bachchan to Undergo Surgery, Alarms Fans With Blog Post

Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan recently alarmed fans when he took to his official Tumblr blog to inform his fans that he is undergoing surgery. The 78-year-old actor’s blog post was short, stating that he will not be able to write more. He wrote, “medical condition .. surgery .. can’t write. -ab.” The actor has often written about his ailing health in his blog post. Last year, the actor had written detailed accounts of his Covid-19 recovery journey. READ MORE

IPL 2021: Six Cities in Fray to Host Tournament, But Fans May Not be Allowed in All Centres – Report

Scheduling issues continue to plague the 2021 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), which is tentatively set to be held from April to June this year. The tournament will be held in India itself, unlike the 2020 edition that took place entirely in the UAE. However, the original plan was for the group stages of the tournament to be held in two cities – Pune and Mumbai, before the play-offs and final was set to be played in Ahmedabad. However, the BCCI has now come up with a new arrangement and has shortlisted six cities – Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai, Ahmedabad and Kolkata – to host the tournament, according to a report in The Times of India. READ MORE