Secretariat employees miffed as they are asked to repay salary

‘As per rules, one needs to pay back the amount on quitting the job within 2 years’
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An exceptional performance

The first part of the sixth day of the 45th anniversary celebrations of Tamil Isai Sangam witnessed the Bharathanatyam of Smrithika Subramaniyam, a di
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It’s raining pensions in Andhra Pradesh

Pensions to a whopping 37.5 lakh beneficiaries were reportedly delivered at their doorsteps, and still counting
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Taliban start diplomatic outreach after U.S. deal on Afghanistan

Taliban political chief Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar met Foreign Ministers from Turkey, Uzbekistan and Norway in Doha along with diplomats from Russia, Indonesia and neighbouring nations.
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Thailand records first COVID-19 death: health official

Thailand has recorded 42 coronavirus cases since January, with 30 of those recovering and 11 still being treated in hospitals, according to the department
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Afghanistan did not commit to release 5,000 Taliban: Ghani

The Taliban demand for the release of its prisoners from Afghan jails cannot be a pre-condition to direct talks with the hardline group, Mr. Ghani told a news briefing in the capital, Kabul.
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Amit Shah arrives in Kolkata amid anti-CAA protests

Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to address a rally at the Shaheed Minar Ground where the State BJP will felicitate him for the passage of the amended citizenship law in Parliament
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Labour ministry keen to retain 8.65 % interest rate on EPF deposits for 2019-20

The apex decision making body of Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) -- Central Board of Trustees -- is likely to consider the rate of interest on EPF (Employees’ Provident Fund) deposits in its meeting scheduled on March 5, 2020.
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COVID-19: China reports 35 more deaths, 573 new cases

China on March 1 reported 35 more deaths from the new coronavirus, taking the toll in the country to 2,870. The number is lower than the 47 fatalities
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Armenia reports first COVID-19 case

Neighbouring Georgia and Azerbaijan reported infections this week, with three in each country.
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Muhyiddin Yassin sworn in as Malaysian Prime Minister

The swearing-in capped a week of turmoil that began with Mahathir's resignation in an apparent bid to consolidate power
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‘Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act brought little change’

Karnataka State Disabled and Caregivers Federation says that without budgetary allocation, the law is as good as not implemented
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Morning Digest: Arvind Kejriwal urges riot-affected families to return home, Curfew reimposed in Meghalaya as death toll rises to two, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day
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COVID-19: Australia reports first coronavirus death

The 78-year-old had been in quarantine after being evacuated from the Diamond Princess cruise ship in Japan, among more than 150 Australians taken off the vessel.
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Trade representatives meet top GST official

They seek policy changes to facilitate ease of doing business
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Give posting to staff kept under ‘compulsory wait’: Kanna

‘Such acts will demoralise them and affect governance’
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PCI drops proceedings in scribe’s murder case

‘It has nothing to do with the victim’s profession’
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S. Korea reports 376 more COVID-19 cases, total 3,526

Nearly 90 % of the new cases were in Daegu, the centre of the country's outbreak, and its neighbouring North Gyeongsang province, the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in a statement.
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TTD approves budget of ₹3,309 crore

Temple ‘hundi’ tops the list of sources of income
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Seminar on safety for SCR staff held

Senior Divisional Safety Officer P. Raghuram Reddy said the Railway Board has laid down guidelines for maintaining safety and added that any kind of n
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DL test at new track from March 2

It is equipped with CCTV, fully automated, and monitored at control room
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Joe Biden wins South Carolina, establishes himself as a leading rival to Bernie Sanders

The victory came at a a crucial moment in Biden’s 2020 bid as he bounced back from underwhelming performances in the first three contests
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Citizenship shouldn’t be linked to any religion, says D. Raja

Constitution of India should be saved from fascism, the CPI General Secretary said
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