Bhaskar LIVE Updates: Wholesale inflation in double digits for the 11th consecutive month, the effect of rising food and fuel prices

Wholesale inflation remained in double digits for the 11th consecutive month in February due to increase in the prices of food, fuel and electricity. The Wholesale Price Index based (WPI) inflation rate stood at 13.11% in February, as against 12.96% in January this year and 4.17% in February last year. Wholesale inflation has remained in double digits since April 2021.

Today’s other major news…

Maharashtra Board’s 12th class chemistry paper leaked, papers sent on WhatsApp

The 12th class chemistry paper of Maharashtra Board has been leaked. In this case, Mumbai has arrested Mukesh Yadav, a private coaching operator from Malad. Vile Parle Police has recovered this paper from the phone of the accused. Apart from this, paper has also been recovered from the mobile phones of some students. The paper was sent to him through WhatsApp. The students, from whose phones this paper was recovered, had reached the center shortly after the commencement of the examination. After this they got suspicious and it was busted during checking. Read full news…

Nirmala Sitharaman will present the budget of Jammu and Kashmir today

The second phase of the budget session is starting in the Lok Sabha on Monday. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the budget for Jammu and Kashmir in the House. This will be the third budget of Jammu and Kashmir after becoming a union territory. After lunch, the budget can be discussed in the House. The budget can be around 1.10 lakh crores. It is expected to lay emphasis on development in the cities and rural areas of the state. Earlier the budget was presented on March 17, 2021. After the abrogation of 370 and 35A, the first budget was presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in February 2020.

Delhi violence accused Umar Khalid’s bail plea postponed

​​​​​​​Delhi’s Karkardooma Court has postponed the bail plea of ​​Delhi violence accused and former JNU student leader Umar Khalid till March 21. A case has been registered against Umar under the Unlawful Activities Act (UAPA). In 2020, 53 people died in this violence that took place in East Delhi.

LIC’s IPO unlikely to come, Russia-Ukraine war became the reason

The central government may postpone LIC’s mega IPO. The reason for this is being said to be the Russia-Ukraine war. However, the Center has time till May 12 to launch LIC’s IPO without filing fresh papers with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). On the other hand, sources say that listing is unlikely in early April, as the stock market is volatile due to Russia-Ukraine war.

Pradeep Rawat takes charge as India’s new ambassador to China

Pradeep Kumar Rawat, India’s new envoy to China, assumed office on Monday. The Indian Embassy gave this information by tweeting. Rawat was appointed as the new Ambassador of India in December, 2021. Earlier Rawat has served as the Indian Ambassador to the Netherlands. Prior to Rawat, Vikram Misri was India’s ambassador to China.

Chhattisgarh: IED blast in Narayanpur, ITBP jawan martyred

Naxalites blasted IED in Sonpur area of ​​Narayanpur in Chhattisgarh. In this, a soldier of A Company of ITBP 53 Battalion was martyred, while a jawan was injured. He has been airlifted for better treatment. Narayanpur SP Sadanand Kumar said that during the routine patrolling of the jawans, the Maoists blasted the IED.

Fierce road accident in Canada, 5 Indian students killed; two injured

Five Indian students were killed in a road accident in Toronto, Canada on Saturday, while two others are hospitalised. This information was given by Ajay Bisaria, High Commissioner of India to Canada. He also said that the Consulate General of India team in Toronto is in touch with the friends of the victims for assistance.

According to local media, the accident happened when the van and the trailer collided. Harpreet Singh, Jaspinder Singh, Karanpal Singh, Mohit Chauhan and Pawan Kumar died in the accident. The age of the deceased is said to be between 21 and 24 years. All the deceased students are from the Greater Toronto and Montreal area. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar expressed grief over the death of the five students.

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor praised PM Modi, called him a dynamic person

Later, Tharoor also targeted the PM. He said that the working style of PM Modi works to divide the country in the name of caste, religion and sect.

It is rarely seen that any Congress leader has praised PM Modi on the victory of BJP. Sharp Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has described PM Modi as a dynamic person. Tharoor said that PM Modi has done a lot which is rarely seen from the political point of view. He also gave credit to PM Modi for the victory of BJP in the assembly elections of four states.

Oscar winning actor William Hurt dies at 71

William Hurt acted in many great films. He won the Best Actor Oscar in 1985 for ‘Kiss of the Spider Woman’.

Hollywood’s Oscar winning actor William Hurt has died at the age of 71. William was diagnosed with terminal prostate cancer in 2018, although it is not yet clear whether the actor died of it. He has worked in famous films like ‘The Big Chill’ and ‘A History of Violence’.

Strong earthquake in Malaysia, Philippines and Sumatra, people evacuated from homes

There is no report of any casualty in the earthquake.

The tremor of the earthquake was felt in Malaysia at 2.39 pm on Sunday. Its intensity was estimated at 6.8 on the Richter scale. Shortly after this, a strong earthquake was felt in the Philippines on Monday morning. This shook buildings in Manila. However, there is no report of loss of life or property. A tsunami warning has also not been issued. The earthquake measured 6.4 on the Richter scale. Its center was 110 km from Morong in the Bataan Province of Luzon Island.

On the other hand, a 6.7-magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia’s Sumatra on Monday. Panicked by this, people came out of their homes. There is no news of loss of life and property so far.

Former US President Barack Obama became Corona positive, tweeted himself

Former US President Barack Obama tweeted that this is a reminder to those who have not already got the vaccination, even if the cases in the country are low.

Former US President Barack Obama has been found to be Corona positive. Obama himself gave this information on Twitter on Sunday. Obama tweeted that I have just been found corona positive. I have a sore throat for a few days, but I am feeling fine. Obama also said that his wife Michelle Obama has come negative in the Corona test. At the same time, Obama said that if you have not got the vaccination done, then get it done as soon as possible, even if the cases are decreasing. PM Narendra Modi has wished Obama a speedy recovery. He also wished his family good health.

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