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.
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.