‘Look forward to working together’: PM Modi congratulates Putin on re-election as President
New Delhi, March 18 - Congratulating Russian President Vladimir Putin on his landslide electoral victory, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday that he looks forward to strengthening the time-tested partnership between the two nations.
India surpasses WHO guidelines with 1:900 doctor-to-population ratio: Bhubaneswar Kalita
New Delhi, March 18 - The second edition of the Awareness Summit on 'Illness to Wellness' commenced in New Delhi on Monday under the banner of the ASSOCHAM National CSR Council, a division of the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India
IPL 2024: MI coach Boucher says new captain will bring new perspective to the team
Mumbai, March 18 - In his second year as head coach at the Mumbai Indians, Mark Boucher will be working with a new captain in Hardik Pandya and has said he will be looking forward to the association as the all-rounder will bring
IAF aircraft lands at Bhopal’s Raja Bhoj airport due to engine malfunction
New Delhi, March 18 - A twin-engine Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft on Monday made a precautionary landing at Bhopal’s Raja Bhoj International Airport after suffering an engine malfunction, an official said.
‘Shakti’ row: Amid political storm, MP Rahul Gandhi says comments taken out of context
New Delhi, March 18 - Being at the receiving end of vociferous attacks over his ‘Shakti’ remarks, senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday said that the statement had been taken out of context.
Eknath Shinde terms INDIA bloc’s Mumbai rally as ‘flop show’
Mumbai, March 18 - Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Monday termed the INDIA bloc rally in Mumbai on Sunday as a 'flop show', as he strongly criticised the opposition alliance partners for targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi when they "don't have a
EC removes West Bengal’s acting DGP Rajeev Kumar, appoints Vivek Sahay to post
Kolkata, March 18 - Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Vivek Sahay will be the new Director General of Police in West Bengal, succeeding acting DGP Rajeev Kumar, whose removal was ordered by the Election Commission of India earlier on Monday.
Election Commission removes Bengal top cop Rajeev Kumar
Kolkata, March 18 - The Election Commission on Monday ordered the removal of Rajeev Kumar from the chair of the acting Director General of West Bengal Police.
LS polls: Goa Police intensifies checking at borders, constituencies
Panaji, March 18 - Ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, intensive checking at the six check posts in North Goa has begun in order to curb illegal activities, along with monitoring of movement with the aid of CCTVs, an official said on Monday.
Russia to scrap contracts of Nepalese nationals who joined Russian Army: Deputy Nepal PM
Kathmandu, March 18 - Nepal's Deputy Prime Minister, Narayan Kaji Shrestha, has said that Moscow has consented to cancel the contracts with Nepalese nationals who have joined the Russian Army, and efforts are on to bring them back to the country.
Online Chikitsa Mitra’s free health camp benefits over 100 rural women
New Delhi, March 18 - Online Chikitsa Mitra, a rural health-tech start-up, organised a free online health check-up camp for over 100 women in underprivileged areas across India, the company said on Monday.
‘Tiger Triumph-24’: Bilateral exercise between India, US commences
New Delhi, March 18 - A bilateral tri-Service Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) exercise between India and the US ‘Tiger Triumph-24’ commenced on Monday, a Navy official said.
Nifty recovers in second half to close with gains
Mumbai, March 18 - The Nifty recovered in the second half of the session to close with gains of 32.35 points, or 0.15 per cent, at 22,055.70 levels on Monday.
French carmaker Citroen joins India’s BluSmart Mobility to deploy 4,000 EV SUVs
Bengaluru, March 18 - French carmaker Citroen on Monday joined hands with Indian EV company BluSmart Mobility to expand the homegrown firm's all-electric fleet in the country.
Kashi Vishwanath Dham records all-time high footfall of devotees
Varanasi, March 18 - More than five lakh devotees of Lord Shiva visited the Shri Kashi Vishwanath Dham temple on March 17, setting a record especially given that this is not a festival season.
Indian Olympic Association dissolves ad hoc committee for wrestling
New Delhi, March 18 - The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) on Monday announced the dissolution of the ad hoc committee for the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI).
Ahead LS polls, BJP opens media centre in Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad, March 18 - Ahead of the Lok Sabah elections scheduled in Gujarat on May 7, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday opened a media centre in the Sarkhej area of Ahmedabad.
Big B recalls the day he brought daughter Shweta home to his bungalow Prateeksha
Mumbai, March 18 - Veteran Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan said that family is the greatest bond one could have.
IPL 2024: I will be bowling this season, playing all 14 matches, says MI skipper Hardik Pandya
Mumbai, March 18 - A bit agitated over the captaincy change, Mumbai Indians fans would at least have one thing to look forward to watching the upcoming 2024 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) -- a vintage Hardik Pandya essaying his role
Congress, BJP stalwarts make contest in seven seats in Rajasthan interesting
Jaipur, March 18 - As the election dates have been announced for the Lok Sabha polls, there are seven seats in Rajasthan that are being discussed animatedly as the Congress and the BJP have fielded their stalwarts here.