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British PM Boris Johnson backs ‘fantastic’ Priti Patel amid bullying row
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Key Highlights- British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said Priti Patel is a “fantastic” home secretary as he backed his senior cabinet minister amid a row over the resignation of her top civil servant.
- Johnson was asked about the controversy and allegations of bullying against the Indian-origin minister by Sir Philip Rutnam, her former permanent secretary, during a visit to Public Health England in north London to address the rising fears around the spread of the coronavirus in Britain.
Global Coronavirus Deaths Cross 3,000 As It Spreads To Over 60 Countries
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Key Highlights- Beijing, China: The number of deaths globally in the new coronavirus outbreak passed 3,000 on Monday, as China reported more 42 deaths.
- The new fatalities were all in the virus epicentre Hubei province, the National Health Commission said, bringing the overall toll in mainland China to 2,912.
Pete Buttigieg Drops Out of the US Democratic Presidential Race
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Key Highlights- Pete Buttigieg, a little known politician whose strange and seemingly unpronounceable name became his best asset initially, suspended his campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination, ending a historic first real shot at the coveted job by on openly gay man or woman.
- Buttigieg, the two-term mayor of Indiana’s South Bend city, became the second Democrat running for the party’s presidential nomination to drop out of the race after a blow-out performance from former Vice-President Joe Biden in the South Carolina with an emphatic win that’s overhauling the race.
National
Govt allows Airlines to provide in-flight Wi-Fi Services
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Key Highlights- The Union government issued a notification to announce that all airlines operating in India can now provide in-flight wi-fi services to its passengers.
- "The Pilot-in-Command may permit the access of Internet services by passengers on board an aircraft in flight, through Wi-Fi on board, when a laptop, smartphone, tablet, smartwatch, e-reader or a point of sale device is used in flight mode or airplane mode," the notification stated.
Historic city Square in Jammu renamed as Bharat Mata Chowk
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Key Highlights- The historic City Chowk, the commercial hub in old Jammu, was renamed as ‘Bharat Mata Chowk’ following the passage of a resolution by the general house of the BJP-led Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC), officials said
- The renaming of the chowk drew mixed reactions from the people with most of them welcoming the decision but urged the JMC to focus more on development and cleanliness rather than changing names.
11 Chairs in names of Women Scientists to be established at Institutes across Country
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Key Highlights- Eleven chairs in the names of women scientists, including renowned anthropologist Iravati Karve, will be established at institutes across the country to honour their contribution in the field of science, Women and Child Development Minister Smriti Irani.
- Irani, in a series of tweets, said the decision has been made on the occasion of National Science Day.
Education
SSC To Fill 1.4 Lakh Posts By March 2021
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Key Highlights- As on February 28, the SSC has already recommended 14,611 candidates for appointment.
- Till June 2020, the SSC plans to declare the result of the exams held for filling up 85,000 posts.
Power Walk Hundreds of people march for Women Empowerment
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Key Highlights- The National Commission for Women (NCW) on Sunday organised a “power walk” to promote gender equality and build awareness about crimes against girls and women at public spaces.
- The walk from India Gate to Janpath, which was led by NCW chief Rekha Sharma, saw the participation of hundreds of people, including students and activists.
Banking
SBI Card IPO worth Rs 10,335 crore receives Subscription of over 16%
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Key Highlights- The initial public offering of SBI Cards and Payment Services, the subsidiary of country's largest lender State Bank of India, has been subscribed 16.3 percent so far on March 2, the first day of bidding.
- The public issue has received bids for 1.65 crore shares against IPO size of more than 10 crore shares (excluding anchor investors' portion, as per the data available on exchanges.
RBI prepares Intervention plan for Yes Bank if fund raising is Delayed
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Key Highlights- The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the government are evaluating multiple options for Yes Bank, including an interim bailout, in case the lender's $2 billion capital raising plan is further delayed, Mint reported.
- The rescue methods that are being weighed include a sale of pooled assets to state-run lenders or, as the last resort selling a small stake to a public sector bank (PSB), sources told the paper.
Sports
IND vs SA South Africa Announce Squad For ODI Series In India
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Key Highlights- Faf du Plessis and Rassie van der Dussen made a return to the South Africa One-day International (ODI) squad after being named in the 15-member team for the series in India. Du Plessis and Rassie van der Dussen both of whom were rested for the ongoing three-match ODI home series against Australia.
- Cricket South Africa, in a tweet, said that Tabraiz Shamsi was not available for selection "as he and his wife Khadija are anticipating the imminent birth of their first-born child". Wicketkeeper-batsman Quinton de Kock will lead the team while left-arm spinner, George Linde received his maiden call-up to the South African ODI squad.
Remarkable Manchester City Consistency Delights Serial Winner Pep Guardiola
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Key Highlights- Pep Guardiola hailed his Manchester City side's desire to leave a lasting legacy after lifting a third straight League Cup by beating Aston Villa 2-1 at Wembley on Sunday thanks to goals from Sergio Aguero and Rodrigo. City have now won eight of the last nine trophies on offer in English football under Guardiola, who has now won 29 trophies in his managerial career. "(Since) we won the first title here against Arsenal in the League Cup we played 11 competitions and won eight. Is a lot," said Guardiola.
- "For this club, it is not just about one title it is about showing every game we play counts and we want to win.
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Nokia appoints Pekka Lundmark as CEO
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Key Highlights- The Fortum CEO will replace Rajeev Suri
- Nokia Chief Executive Rajeev Suri will step down in September and is to be replaced by Pekka Lundmark, until now the CEO of energy group Fortum
Resign
Iraqi Prime Minister candidate Mohammed Allawi quits as Vacuum Looms
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Key Highlights- Iraqi Prime Minister-designate Mohammed Allawi withdrew his candidacy for the post on Sunday, accusing political parties of obstructing him, deepening a domestic crisis and threatening an unprecedented power vacuum.
- His move came hours after parliament failed for the second time in a week to approve his cabinet amid political infighting in the oil producer, where mass protests and deadlock between lawmakers are delaying Iraq's recovery from years of war.
Obituary
Dronacharya awardee athletics coach Joginder Singh Saini dies
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Key Highlights- PATIALA: Veteran athletics coach and Dronacharya awardee Joginder Singh Saini, who groomed some of India's finest track and field stars, died here due to age-related problems, He was 90.
- Saini, who remained the chief national athletics coach for many years from the 1970s to 90s, was not keeping well for the past few days.
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