02 Feb, 21:52 (IST)

Centenarian Captain Tom Moore, who captivated the British public in the early days of the coronavirus pandemic with his fundraising efforts, died on February 2. He was admitted to hospital after testing positive for COVID-19, his daughter said.

02 Feb, 21:35 (IST)

Andhra Pradesh reported 104 new COVID-19 today. Total cases- 8,88,004.  Total recoveries- 8,79,651. Death toll- 7,156. Active cases- 1,197

02 Feb, 20:40 (IST)

The cumulative number of healthcare workers vaccinated against COVID-19 has crossed 41 lakhs today: Union Health Ministry.

02 Feb, 20:21 (IST)

Karnataka reports 395 new COVID-19 cases, 412 discharges and 3 deaths today. Total cases 9,40,170. Total recoveries 9,22,004. Death toll 12,223.  Active cases 5,924.

02 Feb, 20:06 (IST)

Maharashtra reports 1927 new COVID-19 cases, 4011 discharges and 30 deaths today. Total cases 20,30,274. Total recoveries 19,36,305. Death toll 51,139. Active cases 41,586.

02 Feb, 19:43 (IST)

Maharashtra: Firefighting operation underway at the studio in Goregaon, Mumbai where a fire broke out earlier today. No injuries reported so far.

02 Feb, 19:36 (IST)

After reviewing current scenario of COVID-19 and also considering the possible second wave, it has been decided that as a matter of abundant precaution & in the larger interest of public health 50% capacity of seating in cinema halls shall continue till 28th Feb: Karnataka Govt 

02 Feb, 19:19 (IST)

There will be a Mahapanchayat in Jind tomorrow, I will go there: Rakesh Tikait, Bharatiya Kisan Union

 

02 Feb, 18:42 (IST)

Rules under Citizenship Amendment Act are under preparation. Committees on Subordinate Legislation, Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha have granted an extension of time up to 09.04.2021 and 09.07.2021 respectively to frame these rules under Citizenship Amendment Act: MHA in Parliament 

02 Feb, 18:38 (IST)

MoS Agriculture Kailash Choudhary says, "It's being falsely publicised that if Farm Laws are implemented farmers will lose their land...If there's any provision that'll lead to farmers losing even an inch of land, I'll step down as Minister & leave politics permanently."

 

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Mumbai, February 2: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union budget today at a time when the country's economy is trying to recover from the impact of COVID-19. From making an increase of 137 percent in health spends to allocating additional funds of Rs 35,000 crores for COVID-19 Vaccines, the Budget gave priority to health amid the coronavirus crisis.

Voluntary vehicle scrapping policy was announced. Vehicles to undergo fitness tests after 20 years for PVs, 15 years for CVs. FM also announced some relief for senior citizens above the age of 75 years. No, IT Filing for senior citizen having only the pension.

The Finance Minister read out the Budget for the financial year 2021-22 through a tab, making it the first digital budget on the Indian government. Traditionally, the budget was made in a form of 'Bahi Khata', written or typed on papers.

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