GRID-INDIA makes the grade as a Miniratna company
New Delhi, March 20 - Grid Controller of India Limited (GRID-INDIA) has achieved a significant milestone as it has been conferred the status of a Miniratna Category-I Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE), the Ministry of Power said on Wednesday.
Income Tax Dept tightens vigil to curb use of black money ahead of LS polls
New Delhi, March 12 - Income Tax Department said on Wednesday that it has put in place several arrangements to keep a vigil on the movement of unaccounted cash, bullion and other valuables that are likely or suspected to be used for electoral
Nifty remains volatile ahead of US Fed policy meeting
Mumbai, March 20 - The Nifty remained volatile on Wednesday ahead of the US Fed's policy meeting. The overall sentiment remains negative as the index closed below the previous consolidation low, said Rupak De, Senior Technical Analyst at LKP Securities.
CAG brings IIT Delhi on board for AI-driven audits
New Delhi, March 20 - CAG institution and IIT Delhi signed an MoU on Wednesday for a partnership in four key areas for use of AI in audit, audit of AI systems, capacity building and knowledge sharing.
‘Moment of my life’: Shreyanka Patil meets Virat Kohli
New Delhi, March 20 - 2024 Women’s Premier League (WPL) title-winning team member Shreyanka Patil expressed her delight after meeting stylish batter Virat Kohli at the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) unbox event that took place at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.
T20Is: ACB urges Australian govt not to impose its policies on cricket boards
New Delhi, March 20 - The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has expressed disappointment over Cricket Australia's (CA) decision to postpone the scheduled three-match T20I series against Afghanistan.
Dhoni understood a long time ago, cricket is important but it’s not everything: Zaheer Khan
New Delhi, March 20 - Former India fast bowler Zaheer Khan has expressed his views on Chennai Super Kings (CSK) skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni's interests beyond cricket, and said that the World Cup winning captain understood a long time ago that "cricket is
Train derailment disrupts coastal line operations in Sri Lanka
Colombo, March 20 - Eighteen trains were cancelled on Wednesday morning in the country's coastal line due to the derailment of a train between Colombo Fort and Kompannaveediya railway stations, a senior official said.
Ready to work with China to seek common interests: Australian PM
Canberra, March 20 - Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Wednesday said differences and disagreements should not define the Australia-China relations, and both countries should seek common interests as far as possible.
MV Ruen rescue: Bulgarian President thanks his Indian counterpart Droupadi Murmu
New Delhi, March 20 - Bulgarian President Rumen Radev expressed his gratitude to President Doupadi Murmu in a phone call on Wednesday after the Indian Navy's successful rescue operation on the hijacked Bulgarian ship, MV Ruen.
No decision yet on BJP-BJD alliance: Amit Shah
New Delhi/Bhubaneswar, March 20 - Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Wednesday that no decision has been taken yet on the issue of an alliance between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) in Odisha.
Startup Mahakumbh: Youth to be biggest contributors of Viksit Bharat, say students
New Delhi, March 20 - Youth will be the biggest contributors of Viksit Bharat in the coming years, said students at the Startup Mahakumbh on Wednesday.
IT Ministry, NIXI to unveil BhashaNet portal to boost digital inclusion
New Delhi, March 20 - In a bid to advance the vision of digital inclusion, the National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI) and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) are set to launch the BhashaNet portal on Thursday.
12 killed, 8 injured in coal mine explosion in Pakistan
Islamabad, March 20 - Twelve labourers were killed and eight others injured in an explosion in a coal mine in Pakistan's Balochistan province, officials said on Wednesday.
PM Modi dials Vladimir Putin, congratulates him on poll victory
New Delhi, March 20 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday congratulated Russian President Vladimir Putin on his landslide victory in the presidential elections on Sunday, and expressed his sincere wishes for the well-being and prosperity of the Russian people.
President accepts resignation of Pashupati Kumar Paras from Union Cabinet
New Delhi, March 20 - President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday accepted the resignation of Rashtriya Lok Janshakti Party (RLJP) leader Pashupati Kumar Paras from the Union Cabinet.
79 pc Indians believe AI will enable finance professionals to add more value: Report
New Delhi, March 20 - About 79 per cent of Indians believe Artificial Intelligence (AI) will enable finance professionals to add more value, while 61 per cent said they are not developing the skills needed for the future workplace, a new report revealed
Bhumi says it is ‘amazing’ to be working at a time when a woman can headline a series
Mumbai, March 20 - Actress Bhumi Pednekar, who is stepping into the world of series with ‘Daldal’, is happy that women actors are being empowered to headline projects on top global streaming platforms.
‘I didn’t cheat’: Simona Halep hits back at Caroline Wozniacki’s wildcard remark
New Delhi, March 20 - The two-time Grand Slam singles champion and former World No.1, Romanian Simona Halep lashed out at Caroline Wozniacki for her "players tested positive for doping should not be awarded wildcards" comment.
South Korea, Iraq agree to bolster defense industry cooperation
Seoul, March 20 - The defence chiefs of South Korea and Iraq agreed on Wednesday to strengthen arms industry cooperation, Seoul's defence ministry said.