Top news of the day: Two more test positive for COVID-19 in India; SC refuses to refer Article 370 matter to seven-judge Bench, and more

The major news headlines of the day, and more.

Indian captain Virat Kohli congratulates New Zealand’s Henry Nicholls on day 3 of the second Test in Christchurch on March 2, 2020.

Nirbhaya case: Delhi court defers hanging of 4 death row convicts till further order

A Delhi court Monday deferred till further order the hanging of four death row convicts in the 2012 Nirbhaya gang rape and murder case.

Also read: SC dismisses curative plea of fourth Nirbhaya case convict Pawan Gupta

Two fresh cases of coronavirus detected in India: Health Ministry

One positive case of COVID-19 has been detected in New Delhi, and one has been detected in Telangana the Health Ministry confirmed on March 2.

NRC will not impact Bangladesh, Foreign Secretary Shringla tells Dhaka

The National Register of Citizens (NRC) in India will not affect Bangladesh, Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla has said in Dhaka. Addressing a seminar, the

visiting Indian official said on Monday that NRC was rolled out in Assam “entirely at the direction” of the Supreme Court of India.

SC refuses to refer Article 370 matter to larger seven-judge Bench

A five-judge Constitution Bench led by Justice N.V. Ramana on Monday declined a plea to refer to a larger Bench petitions challenging the abrogation of special status of Jammu and Kashmir under Article 370 of the Constitution.

Delhi violence | HC asks police to file report on rehabilitation measures for victims

The Delhi High Court on Monday asked the police to file a status report on measures taken by it for medical treatment and rehabilitation of violence-affected people in northeast Delhi.

U.S.-Taliban agreement is like long-awaited ‘Pakeezah’ release, says Jaishankar

Likening the U.S.-Taliban agreement in Doha to the long-awaited release of a film, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said India was “watching the space” closely to see that the gains of the last two decades were not lost.

COVID-19 | Jackie Chan clarifies that he’s not infected by virus, thanks fans for sending him face masks

With the world r eeling from the impact of the COVID-19 , there continues to be growing concern among residents in several countries that are badly hit, including Hong Kong where over 100 people have been infected.

NZ vs IND: New Zealand beats India by seven wickets, sweep series

World number one India suffered a seven-wicket defeat in less than three days as New Zealand completed a memorable series sweep in the second Test on March 2.

Election Commission not in favour of State funding of elections: Anurag Thakur

The Election Commission of India (ECI) is not in favour of State funding of elections as it will not be able to prohibit or check candidates’ own expenditure over and above provided for by States, the Lok Sabha was informed on Monday.

Pawan Kalyan’s Telugu remake of ‘Pink’ titled ‘Vakeel Saab’, first look revealed

Pawan Kalyan's first look from his Telugu remake of Pink (that was also remade in Tamil as Ajith’s Nerkonda Paarvai ) has been revealed.