Maharashtra reports 28,699 coronavirus cases in last 24 hrs, total climbs to 25.33 lakh

Mumbai: BMC issues order - playing of Holi at public places and private spaces not allowed in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic and rise in cases here.

Maharashtra: State reports 28,699 coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours. With this, the state's total count has jumped to 25,33,026. It also recorded 132 COVID-19 related fatalities that took the death toll to 53,589. 

Ban on international passenger flights to continue till April 30, orders DGCA.

Tamil Nadu: AIADMK files a complaint with EC alleging income hiding, tax evasion, fraud by DMK scion Udhayanidhi Stalin.

Karnataka: No shortage of COVID-19 vaccine in the state, next trance to be received soon, says Health & Medical Education Minister K Sudhakar.

Speaking to the media, he informed that the state will be receiving 12.5 lakh doses of coronavirus vaccine from the Centre by next week.

Telangana: The state government declares closure of educational institutions from Wednesday due to rising COVID-19 cases. Online classes to continue.

Chhattisgarh: Three security personnel killed and several injured as Naxals blow up a bus in Narayanpur district. (PTI inputs)

Rajya Sabha adjourned for a second time following protest against bill that seeks to give more power to Delhi Lieutenant Governor.

Ruckus by Opposition in Rajya Sabha as the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2021 is introduced in the House.

House adjourned till 5.24pm

A 'khela' is happening in Maharashtra too. I just saw the Maharashtra ATS press conference, where only a statement was was made and no questions were taken...What's happening in Maharashtra is not 'vikas' it is 'vasooli': Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad, in Delhi.

As per the advice by scientists & world scientist bodies, 2nd dose can be administered between 4th and 8th week, particularly for COVISHIELD. We appeal that all above 45 should take vaccine as early as possible that will provide them shield against Corona: Union Minister P Javadekar

Prakash Javadekar addressed the media on the Cabinet decisions taken by the Union Govt. today. Watch:

Briefing media on the #CabinetDecisions taken by the Union Govt. today. #CabinetBriefing https://t.co/EgDEzXNFX8

— Prakash Javadekar (@PrakashJavdekar) March 23, 2021

PM Narendra Modi has approved an ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh each from Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund for next of kin of those who have lost their lives due to the unfortunate accident in Gwalior, MP. Rs. 50,000 would be given to those seriously injured: Prime Minister's Office.

Swaraj Ghosh, BJP State Kisan Morcha Secretary Hooghly, Tollywood actors Payel Dey, Rezwan Rabbani Sheikh and Priya Paul join Trinamool Congress (TMC) in presence of West Bengal Minister Partha Chatterjee.

Aam Aadmi Party approaches all opposition and non-NDA parties to oppose the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2021 in Rajya Sabha.

Congress issues whip to its MPs in Rajya Sabha and asks them to support the party's stand on Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (AMENDMENT) Bill, 2021 to be presented in the House today.

In Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, BJP government took away land rights from tribals. But our government has restored land rights of tribals: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee in Purulia

In Bengal, women sit in a bus or travel in a boat, then tickets have to be taken. After the formation of the BJP government, they will provide free transport facilities for all women. We will increase the widow pension from Rs 1,000 to Rs 3,000: HM Amit Shah in WB.

The BJP has fulfilled what it promised in the country. Toilets, electricity, gas cylinders have been delivered to every poor person's house. But Didi had made 282 promises in her previous manifesto, 82 of which did not fulfil: Amit Shah in WB.

Didi does not allow the scheme that Modi ji sends here for the welfare of fishermen. We have decided that the Rs 1,500 crore scheme that Modi ji has sent, we will implement here after the BJP government is formed: Amit Shah in WB.

After the storm, Narendra Modi sent a support amount of Rs 10,000 crore, but the people here did not get anything. The money was eaten up by certain people. After coming to BJP government, action will be taken against the culprits by creating an SIT: Amit Shah in West Bengal.

Today I consider myself fortunate to come to this land of the holy pilgrimage of Gangasagar: Amit Shah in WB

Union Home Minister Amit Shah addresses a public meeting in West Bengal. Watch live: 

HM Shri @AmitShah addresses public meeting in Gosaba, West Bengal. https://t.co/umSIVqmJcS

— BJP (@BJP4India) March 23, 2021

LoP in Maharashtra Assembly and BJP leader, Devendra Fadnavis has sought time from Union Home Secretary to meet him and hand him over 6.3 GB of data of call recordings & some documents pertaining to alleged transfer posting racket of IPS and non-IPS officers of Maharashtra Police.

We are talking of progress, we are talking about going to the moon and Mars and everywhere and we cannot provide...It's an embarrassment for the country and for all of us sitting here: SP MP Jaya Bachchan in Rajya Sabha.

It is a pity that today we are still talking about death and manual scavengers. I cannot understand why we have not yet been able to provide them protective gears and why we have not done away with manual scavengers?: SP MP Jaya Bachchan in Rajya Sabha.

Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) has been passed by the Parliament and it is to be implemented, it will be implemented in letter & spirit: JP Nadda in Assam.

We will provide 2 lakh jobs in public sector - 1 lakh till 31st March 2022 and the rest till later. We will also provide 8 lakh jobs in private sector: JP Nadda in Assam.

We will work on a corrected NRC for Assam's protection. We will protect genuine Indian citizens and detect infiltrators to ensure the Ahom civilization stays safe.

To protect Assam's political rights, the delimitation process will be sped up.

We will stop illegal encroachments from Namghars and help them with Rs 2.5 lakh each for proper reconstruction. Under Mission Shishu Unnayan, we're committed to provide quality education. For girl child after class VIII, we will provide cycles as well: JP Nadda in Assam.

BJP Parliamentary Party meeting concludes.

BJP MP Sushil Modi has given Zero hour Notice in Rajya Sabha over allegations of an IPS officer against Home Minister of Maharashtra.

YSR MP V Vijaysai Reddy has given Zero hour Notice in Rajya Sabha, "demand to stop disinvestment of Vizag steel plant and to revive Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL)."

AAP MP Sanjay Singh has given Zero hour Notice in Rajya Sabha, "demand for solution to growing unemployment in the country."

We will work on a corrected NRC for Assam's protection. We will protect genuine Indian citizens and detect infiltrators to ensure the Ahom civilization stays safe. To protect Assam's political rights, we will speed up the delimitation process: JP Nadda in Guwahati.

We will build big reservoirs around Bramhaputra to conserve extra water under Bramhaputra vision to save the people from floods. 30 lakh deserving families will be paid financial support of Rs 3,000 per month under Orunodoi Scheme: JP Nadda in Guwahati

JP Nadda said, "We have gained momentum of development. We are standing for a big leap. With these aspirations, we have put our words in 10 commitments to the people of Assam."

While talking about the manifesto, JP Nadda said Assam will become the fastest job-creating state in the country.

Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar, Assam CM Sarbananda Sonowal and state Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma are also present in Assam for the release of BJP's manifesto.

India reports 40,715 new COVID-19 cases, 29,785 recoveries, and 199 deaths in the last 24 hours, as per the Union Health Ministry.

Total cases: 1,16,86,796

Total recoveries: 1,11,81,253

Active cases: 3,45,377

Death toll: 1,60,166

Total vaccination: 4,84,94,594

JP Nadda releases the BJP manifesto for the Assam Assembly Elections. Watch live:

BJP National President Shri @JPNadda releases BJP's 'Sankalp Patra' for Assam Assembly Elections in Guwahati, Assam. #10SankalpForAxom https://t.co/J6OHAwBLA9

— BJP (@BJP4India) March 23, 2021

PM Narendra Modi arrives for BJP Parliamentary party meeting.