UN climate report: Doctors warn of rise in heat-related health risks
New Delhi, March 20 - Even as the UN issued a red alert on climate change, doctors on Wednesday raised alarm over the significant health risks associated with increasing global temperatures.
S. Korea aims $120 bn worth chip export as India joins global semiconductor map
Seoul, March 21 - South Korea will proactively support the semiconductor industry, and accelerate the development of high-bandwidth memory and artificial intelligence chips to achieve the annual export target of $120 billion, said Industry Minister Ahn Duk-geun on Thursday.
Lord Ram to be the theme of mushaira in Ayodhya
Ayodhya, March 21 - Lord Ram will be the theme of a ‘mushaira’ that will be held in Ayodhya on Friday.
ODOP helping traders & artisans, says UP govt
Lucknow, March 21 - The ODOP Scheme has immensely benefited the handicraft traders and is also enhancing the innovative skills of the artisans in Uttar Pradesh, said a government spokesman.
Ayodhya gears up for rush of devotees on Ram Navami
Ayodhya, March 21 - The Ayodhya administration is gearing up for the next big event of the year after the consecration ceremony held in January.
Naval Station Commanders’ workshop concludes in New Delhi
New Delhi, March 21 - The 3rd edition of the Indian Navy's Station Commanders' Workshop concluded at the Naval Headquarters here on Wednesday.
Rajasthan: BSP announces 3 more candidates for LS polls
Jaipur, March 20 - The Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) on Wednesday named three candidates for the Lok Sabha elections in Rajasthan, who will be contesting from Bharatpur, Kota, and Jalore-Sirohi parliamentary constituencies.
PM Modi’s Bhutan visit postponed due to weather conditions
New Delhi, March 20 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi's State visit to Bhutan on March 21-22 has been postponed due to ongoing inclement weather conditions, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Wednesday.
Independence of EC not attributable to presence of CJI in selection committee, Centre tells SC
New Delhi, March 20 - The Centre has defended the fresh appointments to the Election Commission of India, made under the legislation which excludes the Chief Justice of India from the selection process, saying that the independence of the poll body does not
Bhushan Gagrani takes charge as BMC Commissioner
Mumbai, March 20 - A few hours after the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday directed the Maharashtra government to appoint Bhushan Gagrani, a 1990-batch IAS officer, as the new Commissioner of the BrihanMumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), the latter took charge from
Chirag Paswan to contest LS election from Hajipur
Patna, March 20 - Lok Janshakti Party Ram Vilas (LJPR) President Chirag Paswan on Wednesday announced that he will contest the Lok Sabha election from the Hajipur constituency.
Congress, AAP ‘twin dangers’ for Punjab, says Sukhbir Badal
Chandigarh, March 20 - Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) President Sukhbir Singh Badal on Wednesday termed the Congress and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) the "twin dangers" that Punjab faces and appealed to people to uproot them from the state in the forthcoming Lok Sabha
Bulgarian Prez’s post thanking PM Modi on ship rescue draws huge traction
New Delhi, March 20 - In what is being seen as the outcome of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s massive popularity on the global stage, Bulgarian President Rumen Radev’s expression of gratitude on X to the PM after the Indian Navy rescued his country’s
Three-time Haryana legislator Majra rejoins INLD, appointed state chief
Chandigarh, March 20 - Three-time Haryana legislator Rampal Majra on Wednesday rejoined the Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) and was appointed its state unit chief.
India successfully test-fires indigenous 1500 HP engine for Main Battle Tanks
New Delhi, 20 March - The Ministry of Defence on Wednesday said that it has successfully test-fired the first indigenous 1500 Horsepower (HP) engine for Main Battle Tanks at BEML’s Engine division in Mysuru complex.
US says it recognizes Arunachal Pradesh as Indian territory
Washington, March 21 - Recognizing Arunachal Pradesh as Indian territory, the US has said that it "strongly opposes" any unilateral attempts to advance territorial claims across the Line of Actual Control (LAC).
Blinken to visit Tel Aviv on Friday for talks on hostage deal, Rafah operation
Tel Aviv, March 21 - US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, will visit Israel on Friday and meet the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other senior leaders.
Can cash-strapped Pakistan carry a sustainable counter-terrorism Afghan policy?
Islamabad, March 20 - The latest airstrikes by Pakistan in Afghanistan on suspected militant sanctuaries have the potential threat of an escalation into a full-blown conflict.
PM Modi speaks to Ukraine Prez Zelensky, supports early end to conflict
New Delhi, March 20 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday spoke to Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky and conveyed India’s consistent support for all efforts for peace and bringing an early end to its ongoing conflict with Russia.
RBI directs all Agency Banks to remain open on March 31
Mumbai, March 20 - The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Wednesday issued an order for all branches of banks dealing with government receipts and payments to remain open on March 31, which is a Sunday.