Australia: Queenslanders urged to prepare beforehand for bushfire season
Sydney, March 13 - The state government of Australia's Queensland on Wednesday urged local communities to prepare for the upcoming bushfire season, as a wet summer contributed to major vegetation growth.=
Barca win thriller to book place in Champions League quarterfinals
Madrid, March 13 - FC Barcelona won a thrilling Champions League tie 3-1 at home to Napoli to assure their place in the quarterfinals of the Champions League.
IPL matches in Jaipur to be held under tri-party agreement made by BCCI: Rajyavardhan Rathore
Jaipur, March 12 - While the Rajasthan Royals are set to play three home games of the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on March 24, March 28, and April 6, as per the schedule released for the
Delhi CM slams CAA implementation, accuses BJP govt of neglecting Indian citizens
New Delhi, March 13 - Just two days after the notification of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA), Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday criticised implementation of the legislation, accusing the BJP-led Central government of prioritising the interests of foreigners over those of
ECI seeks written report from Bengal govt on ‘free & fair polls’
Kolkata, March 13 - Election Commission of India (ECI) has sought a written report from the West Bengal government on the action taken as well as on the tentative blueprint of the state administration to ensure free and fair polls in the state
Increasing medical school admissions based on scientific grounds: South Korean PM
Seoul, March 13 - South Korean Prime Minister Han Duck-soo on Wednesday said the government's decision to increase the medical school enrollment quota by 2,000 to address the shortage of doctors was based on scientific analysis.
Defence Minister approves proposal for NCC expansion with additional three lakh cadet vacancies
New Delhi, March 13 - Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved a proposal for expansion of the National Cadet Corps (NCC) with the addition of three lakh cadet vacancies to cater to its increasing demand from educational institutions throughout the country.
Devotee footfall at Ram Mandir in Ayodhya remains high
Lucknow, March 13 - Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust (SRJTKT) on Wednesday said that since the opening of Ram Mandi, the pilgrim footfall has not come down.
Mamata Banerjee cancels anti-CAA rally in Siliguri
Kolkata, March 13 - West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has decided to return to Kolkata and cancel the proposed anti-CAA rally in Siliguri.
Eight railway stations in Amethi get new names
Lucknow, March 13 - The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has granted a No Objection Certificate (NOC) to the Uttar Pradesh government’s request to rename eight railway stations in Amethi district.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah to inaugurate new office of three multistate cooperative societies
New Delhi, March 13 - Union Home Minister and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday will inaugurate the new office building for the three multi- state cooperative societies -- Bhartiya Beej Sahakari Samiti Limited (BBSSL), National Cooperative Organics Limited (NCOL) and National Cooperative
PM Modi to participate in ‘India’s Techade’, lay foundation stone of three semiconductor projects
New Delhi, March 13 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday will take part virtually in 'India's Techade: Chips for Viksit Bharat' and lay the foundation stone of three semiconductor projects worth Rs 1.25 lakh crore through video conferencing.
Welfare programmes announced for servitors of Puri’s Jagannath Temple
Bhubaneswar, March 13 - Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday announced several welfare programmes for the sevayats (servitors) of the Jagannath Temple at Puri.
Congress drops one sitting MP in Assam, Gaurav Gogoi to fight from Jorhat
Guwahati, March 13 - The Congress on Tuesday announced candidates for 12 of the 14 Lok Sabha seats in Assam, leaving two for its allies.
Centre to celebrate September 17 as ‘Hyderabad Liberation Day’ every year
Hyderabad, March 12 - The Union government has decided to celebrate September 17 every year as "Hyderabad Liberation Day", said the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) in a statement.
Goa govt working on providing accessible healthcare: Minister Rane
Panaji, March 13 - Goa Health Minister Vishwajit Rane on Tuesday said that the government is working on providing accessible healthcare and would be adding more facilities to help people.
J&K L-G Sinha lays foundation of PoJK Bhawan in Jammu
Jammu, March 12 - Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor (L-G) Manoj Sinha laid the foundation stone of Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) Bhawan here at Suketar on Tuesday.
Omar Abdullah calls CAA notification BJP’s Ramadan gift to Muslims
Srinagar, Mar 12,- The Vice President of the J&K National Conference Party, Omar Abdullah, said on Tuesday that the BJP has given a Ramadan gift to Muslims by notifying the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA), which is against the very foundation of the Constitution.
Amit Shah appeals to people of Telangana to give over 12 seats to BJP
Hyderabad, March 12 - Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday appealed to the people of Telangana to give more than 12 Lok Sabha seats to the BJP in the coming Lok Sabha elections, promising to liberate the state from the "shadows of
Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra gets six-month extension
New Delhi, March 12 - The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet on Tuesday approved an extension in service for Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra.