Remand for tracing money trail no ground for arrest: Kejriwal’s counsel opposes ED’s plea in excise policy case
New Delhi, March 22 - A Delhi court on Friday reserved its verdict on the ED’s application seeking Delhi Chief Minister, Arvind Kejriwal's 10-day remand in connection with the money laundering case related to the alleged excise policy scam.
IAF Chinook helicopter in PUSHPAK RLV-LEX 2 mission
New Delhi, March 22 - The Indian Air Force's (IAF) Chinook helicopter has been used in an ISRO project related to Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) 'PUSHPAK' as part of its RLV-LEX 2 mission. The helicopter was used for its airlift quality.
Indian Oil’s special fuel powers Asia Road Racing Championship in Thailand
New Delhi, March 22 - Indian Oil Corporation Ltd has made a grand entry as the official fuel partner of the prestigious Asia Road Racing Championship (ARRC) - 2024 with its latest superior performance fuel offering, 'STORM-Ultimate Racing Fuel, the state-owned oil giant
Viksit Bharat Ambassador meet-up: Chennai residents give thumbs up to Modi govt’s 2047 vision
New Delhi, March 22 - At the Viksit Bharat Ambassador (VBA) meet-up program in Chennai, the Information and Broadcasting (I&B) Minister Anurag Thakur enumerated achievements of past ten years and also shed light on Modi government’s vision for Viksit Bharat 2047.
AAP protest in Goa over Kejriwal’s arrest
Panaji, March 22 - Leaders and workers of AAP in Goa, on Friday, staged protest over arrest of the party’s supremo and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal by the Enforcement Directorate (ED).
Bhagwant Mann criticises Centre over Kejriwal’s arrest
New Delhi/Chandigarh, March 22 - Saying the situation in the country is like “undeclared emergency”, Punjab Chief Minister and AAP leader Bhagwant Mann on Friday blamed the BJP in Centre for indulging in the maximum hate speech in the country.
AAP leaders protest Delhi CM Kejriwal’s arrest outside BJP headquarters in Jaipur
Jaipur, March 22 - Rajasthan police have detained six Aam Aadmi Party workers from outside BJP headquarters in Jaipur on Friday, for protesting the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.
Omar Abdullah calls Kejriwal’s arrest ‘blot on democracy’
Srinagar, March 22 - Former J&K Chief Minister and National Conference (NC), Vice President, Omar Abdullah on Thursday said that the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister, Arvind Kejriwal is a “blot on democracy”.
Robust investment, strong demand driving India’s growth amid global slowdown: Finance Ministry
New Delhi, March 22 - Robust investment activity and strengthening private consumption demand is driving growth in the Indian economy amidst the sluggish global growth, according to the Finance Ministry’s monthly review released on Friday.
DGCA imposes Rs 80 lakh fine on Air India for flight duty timing violations
New Delhi, March 22 - India's aviation regulator, DGCA, has imposed a financial penalty of Rs 80 lakh on the Tata-owned Air India for violation of flight duty time limitations (FDTL) and fatigue management system (FMS) regulations of flight crews.
RBI meeting reviews economic outlook amid global challenges
Mumbai, March 22 - The RBI's Central Board of Directors at a meeting held in Nagpur on Friday reviewed the global and domestic economic situation and outlook, including the challenges posed by geopolitical developments and global financial market volatility.
PM Modi inaugurates hospital in Bhutan, calls it ‘beacon of hope’ for families
Thimphu, March 23 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated the Gyaltsuen Jetsun Pema Wangchuck Mother and Child Hospital along with his Bhutanese counterpart Tshering Tobgay, here.
India condemns heinous terror attack, stands with Russia in this hour of grief: PM Modi
New Delhi, March 23 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday expressed solidarity with the people of Russia and slammed the terrorist attack in the country that left more than 60 people dead and several others injured.
Israel-Hamas war: Blinken’s visit steps up ceasefire talks in Qatar
Tel Aviv, March 23 - US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken's visit to the Middle east and Israel on Thursday and Friday repectively, has accelerated the indirect ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas in Doha, Qatar.
UN chief calls for probe into suspected Israeli targeting of civilians in Gaza
United Nations, March 23 - UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres calls for an investigation into a drone footage that appears to show an Israeli attack on four civilians in Gaza, his spokesman said.
Palestinian presidency condemns Israeli settlement projects
Ramallah, March 23 - The Palestinian Presidency has condemned the Israeli government's decision to seize 8,000 dunams (8 square km) of Palestinian land as part of its efforts to hinder the establishment of a Palestinian state.
UN chief, world leaders condemn terrorist attack in Russia
United Nations, March 23 - UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has condemned Friday's terrorist attack in Russia, said his Deputy Spokesman.
NATO prepared for war with Russia: Official
Kiev, March 23 - Visiting chair of the NATO Military Committee, Robert Bauer, said the alliance is prepared for a possible war with Russia, a media outlet reported.
Russia denounces EU grain tariff proposal as ‘unfair’ trade practice
Moscow, March 23 - The European Union's proposal to increase tariffs on Russian and Belarusian grain imports is an example of unfair trade practice, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.
Iranian FM, Hamas leader discuss Gaza’s developments over phone
Tehran, March 23 - Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and Ismail Haniyeh, head of the Hamas political bureau, exchanged views over phone two days ago on the latest developments of Gaza, according to a statement released by the Iranian Foreign Ministry.