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Saudi Arabia Detains 3 Princes In Fresh Crackdown: Report
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Key Highlights- Saudi authorities have detained three princes including King Salman's brother and nephew on charges of plotting a coup, the US media reported, signalling a further consolidation of power by the kingdom's de facto ruler.
- The detentions cast aside the last vestiges of potential opposition to Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and come as the kingdom limits access to Islam's holiest sites in a highly sensitive move to contain the fast-spreading coronavirus.
Coronavirus: Italy reports biggest daily jump in death toll
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Key Highlights- The death toll from the new coronavirus in Italy has risen to 197 after the largest daily increase in fatalities there since the outbreak began.
- Officials said 49 people had died in 24 hours, while more than 4,600 cases have been reported in total.
Astronauts Grow Earth-Like Red Lettuce Aboard International Space Station
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Key Highlights- The astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) has managed to successfully cultivate salad crop - red romaine lettuce - that is free of disease-causing microbes and safe to eat, and is at least as nutritious as Earth-grown plants.
- This feat was achieved despite being grown under lower gravity and more intense radiation than on Earth.
Trump's Re-Election Campaign Sues News Network For Libel Over Russia Opinion Piece
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Key Highlights- U.S President Donald Trump's re-election campaign sued CNN for libel, over an opinion piece that said the campaign had left open the possibility of seeking Russia's help in the 2020 election.
- The libel lawsuit was the campaign's third in 10 days against major media outlets, following cases against The New York Times and the Washington Post.
National
With Polls in Mind, Assam Announces Free Rice, Electricity and Cash Incentives in Budget
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Key Highlights- With assembly elections due next year, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led government in Assam on Friday announced a slew of benefits including free rice, electricity and monetary benefits for the poor families in the state.
- In his fifth consecutive budget speech, finance minister Himanta Biswa Sarma gave details of the various schemes the government would continue or start this financial year.
Centre Constitutes Delimitation Panel for J-K and 4 Northeastern States
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Key Highlights- The union government evening started the process of redrawing the Lok Sabha and assembly constituencies in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir and the northeastern states of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur and Nagaland. In 2002, the last delimitation was conducted across India but these states were left out due to various reasons.
- A law ministry notification said that former Supreme Court judge Ranjana Prakash Desai has been appointed as the chairperson of the Delimitation Commission. In 2002, retd. Justice Kuldeep Singh acted as the chairman. Election commissioner Sushil Chandra and state election commissioners of J&K and the four states will be the ex officio members, the notification said.
Two News Channels, Banned For Reporting On Delhi Violence, Back On Air
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Key Highlights- Two Malayalam news channels - Asianet News and MediaOne - that were banned for 48 hours on Friday over their coverage of last week's violence are back on air.
- The two news channels were taken off air at 7:30 pm for the coverage of clashes in northeast Delhi last week over contentious citizenship law - Citizenship (Amendment) Act.
In Pune, Mobile Toilets For Women From Scrapped City Buses
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Key Highlights- In a novel initiative, two entrepreneurs from Pune have converted defunct goverment buses into mobile toilets for women.
- The toilet-on-wheels called "Ti Swachatagruha", an initiative by Ulka Sadalkar and Rajeev Khar, features other facilities including a breastfeeding room, a diaper changing station, a small canteen on the other side and a panic button in case of emergency.
Education
BPSC Assistant Engineer Recruitment 2020: Vacancies for Civil Engineers on Offer
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Key Highlights- BPSC has invited online applications for assistant engineer (civil) recruitment. There are a total of 31 vacancies. Out of the 31 vacancies, six vacancies are reserved for women.
- The online registration process will begin on March 11 and end on March 25. The last date to pay application fee is March 31. The last date to apply is April 9.
JEE Main 2020 registration date extended: Steps to apply
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Key Highlights- JEE Main 2020 registration: Attention candidates, as per the latest information posted on the official website of JEE, the last date for registration has been extended. As per the notice, the new last date to apply is March 12, 2020. Interested and eligible candidates are requested to visit the official website of JEE so as to apply for the same.
- The official website to keep in mind is jeemain.nta.nic.in This year, the JEE Main April 2020 examination will be held by the National Testing Agency (NTA) from April 3 to April 9, 2020.
Banking
RBI likely to Offer Rs 8,000-10,000 Crore Special Liquidity window for Yes Bank
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Key Highlights- The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is preparing to offer a special liquidity window for Yes Bank as urgent financial support to the troubled private sector lender and soothe the frayed nerves of depositors, three government sources with direct knowledge of the matter told Moneycontrol.
- "Considering the peculiar circumstances surrounding this case, the RBI is likely to extend a short-term loan/line of credit to Yes Bank of around Rs 8,000-Rs 10,000 crore to reduce panic among depositors and ensure sufficient funds for permitted withdrawals," said one source. "As it is a special case, the interest component will be lesser and final touches are being given to this plan," they added.
Sports
Gelson Martins: Monaco winger banned for six months for pushing referee
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Key Highlights- Monaco winger Gelson Martins has been banned for six months for twice pushing the referee in his side's Ligue 1 defeat at Nimes last month.
- Martins had been indefinitely banned after the incident on 1 February.
Awards
NDTV Wins Award For Kathua Reports: Full Text Of Nidhi Razdan's Speech
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Key Highlights- Feel honoured to receive this coveted award from the IPI which is committed to safeguarding freedom of the press. To receive an award from an organisation of editors and other leading journalists serves as great encouragement in the difficult times we are passing through.
- I thank the IPI jury chairman, Mr Soli Sorabjee and members of the jury for this recognition.
Appts
Donald Trump Appoints Mark Meadows As New White House Chief Of Staff
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Key Highlights- US President Donald Trump parted ways with acting White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney and replaced him with conservative lawmaker and close ally Mark Meadows, who was a strong Trump defender during the Democratic impeachment drive.
- Representative Meadows takes over as the White House struggles to advance a consistent message about the coronavirus crisis and as Trump goes into a bruising re-election contest.
Assam Government Appoints Athlete Hima Das as DSP
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Key Highlights- The Bharatiya Janata Party-led Assam government has decided to appoint ace athlete Hima Das as a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Assam Finance Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said.
- Himanta Biswa Sarma made the announcement while presenting the state budget for the financial year 2020-21.
Obituary
DMK General Secretary K Anbazhagan Dies At 97 In Chennai
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Key Highlights- K Anbazhagan, DMK's General Secretary for 43 years, passed away in Chennai at the age of 97.
- He died at the Apollo Hospitals in Chennai after a prolonged illness.
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