- The Ramanujan Prize for Young Mathematicians was awarded to Professor Neena Gupta. This award for the year 2021 for her outstanding work in “affine algebraic geometry and commutative algebra”.
- All preparations in place for Fourth of Seven-Phase polling of Assembly Elections in Uttar Pradesh tomorrow.
- Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Ministry to fund stipend for one thousand apprentices across Central Ministries for one year.
- In Karnataka Bajrang Dal worker Harsha murder case, total 6 arrested, 12 being questioned. Mohammed Kashif, Sayed Nadeem, Afsifullah Khan, Rehan Sharef, Nihan, Abdul Afnan arrested as per SP Laxmi Prasad, Shivamogga.
- 9 naxals of the ranks of Zonal Commander, Sub Zonal Commander, Area Commander have been arrested in ‘Operation Double Bull’ by Jharkhand Police. This operation was launched on February 8th in the jungles of Bulbul area in Lohardaga and neighbouring districts.
- Karnataka High Court begins hearing on various petitions challenging the ban on hijab in educational institutes in the state.
- The post budget meeting of Finance Minister emphasizes that benefits of digital banking should reach every nook and corner of the country in a consumer-friendly manner.
- Women and Child Development Ministry extends PM Cares for Children Scheme till the end of this month.
- Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chairs 25th meeting of Financial Stability and Development Council in Mumbai; Notes constant vigil on financial institutions.
- First convoy of 50 trucks carrying 2500 MT of wheat assistance from India to Afghanistan via Pakistan flagged off in Punjab.
- Covid -19 vaccine doses administered under nationwide vaccination drive crosses 176 crore mark.
- On being asked about the Chinese apps ban, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said, “apps get banned because they are found being deleterious in one way or another. We have banned apps earlier also, like in 2020. Trades continue on the requirement of importers.”
- Air India flight takes off from Delhi to bring back Indian citizens in Ukraine.
- Around 250 Indians and students belonging to various states are returning from Ukraine to Delhi tonight. More flights in the coming days to help Indians return.
- President Vladimir Putin asks upper house to approve the use of Russian army outside Russia.
- Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla offered prayers at the Golden Temple in Amritsar today.
- Farid Mamundzay, Afghan Ambassador to India said as per WFP 20 million people require food in Afghanistan and India being a big brother is helping us through food aids and we are thankful for that.
- ‘Gift from people of India to the people of Afghanistan’. India sends wheat loaded in 50 trucks.
- 16-year old Grandmaster Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa scored a victory over reigning World Champion Magnus Carlsen in the eighth round of the preliminary stage of the Airthings Masters chess tournament being held online.
