Hearing in 2018 defamation case against Rahul Gandhi postponed due to lawyers’ strike
Sultanpur (Uttar Pradesh), March 13 - The hearing in a 2018 defamation case against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in which he was accused of making objectionable remarks against Union Home Minister Amit Shah who was then the BJP president, was postponed on Wednesday,
BJP names all 60 candidates for Arunachal Assembly polls, CM Khandu to contest from Mukto
New Delhi/Itanagar, March 13 - The BJP's Central Election Committee (CEC) on Wednesday announced all 60 candidates for the upcoming elections to the Arunachal Pradesh Assembly.
New Haryana CM wins floor test by voice vote
Chandigarh, March 13 - A day after assuming charge, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Wednesday won the floor test in the House during a special special session of the Assembly.
Cabinet approves two more metro lines for Delhi at cost of Rs 8,399 crore
New Delhi, March 13 - Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday approved the development of two more Delhi Metro corridors -- Lajpat Nagar to Saket G Block and Inderlok to Indraprastha -- with an investment of Rs 8,399 crore,
Cabinet gives nod for pact with UAE on India-Middle East Europe Economic Corridor
New Delhi, March 13 - The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday, gave its ex-post facto approval to the Inter-Governmental Framework Agreement (IGFA) that was signed on February 13 between India and the United Arab Emirates on cooperation for
Nepal: Prachanda wins third vote of confidence in 14 months
New Delhi, March 13 - Nepali Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal alias Prachanda on Wednesday won third vote of confidence in the last 14 months.
Cabinet approves 3 pacts with Bhutan as part of India’s Neighbourhood First Policy
New Delhi, March 13 - The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday, gave its approval for the signing of three MoUs between India and Bhutan, covering the supply of petroleum products, energy efficiency, and cooperation in food safety measures.
Court gives Byju’s time till March 28 to file rejoinder to investors’ response
Bengaluru, March 13 - The Karnataka High Court on Wednesday granted time to Think and Learn Pvt Ltd, the parent company of edtech major Byju’s, to file a rejoinder to the response filed by some of the investors.
SGPC supports CAA, lauds move to provide succour to victimised minorities from neighbouring nations
New Delhi, March 13 - The Shiromani Gurudwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has welcomed the notification of rules of Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and lauded the Centre's move to provide succour to lot of refugee families, who abandoned their homes in neighbouring Muslim-majority countries
IPL 2024: ‘Feels like I’m making my debut again’, says Rishabh Pant on joining DC’s pre-season camp
Visakhapatnam, March 13 - Wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant said he feels like it’s his debut all over again ahead of his return to competitive cricketing action after 14 long months. He was declared fit by the BCCI on Tuesday to participate in the upcoming
New Zealand Dy PM, NSA Doval discuss Indo-Pacific challenges
New Delhi, March 13 - New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Winston Peters met National Security Adviser Ajit Doval on Wednesday and the two leaders discussed strategic security challenges in the Indo-Pacific region.
Rachin Ravindra and Amelia Kerr win top honours at New Zealand Cricket Awards
Christchurch, March 13 - Rachin Ravindra and Amelia Kerr emerged as the winners of the top honours at the New Zealand Cricket Awards ceremony on Wednesday evening. Ravindra, 24, became the youngest player to win the Sir Richard Hadlee Medal, awarded to the
Switch to other banks before March 15, NHAI advises Paytm FASTag users
New Delhi, March 13 - The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) on Wednesday advised Paytm FASTag users to procure a new FASTag issued by another bank before March 15.
Yoga can help in women empowerment: Ayush Secy
New Delhi, March 13 - Yoga is a comprehensive tool to empower women, said Ministry of Ayush Secretary Rajesh Kotecha here on Wednesday.
Ashwin reclaims pole position in ICC Test bowling rankings
New Delhi, March 13 - Veteran India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin is back at the top position in the ICC Men’s Test Bowling Rankings after finishing with a nine-wicket match haul in his 100th Test match, which happened in Dharamsala.
NHAI advises Paytm users to get new FASTag from other banks before March 15
New Delhi, March 13 - National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) on Wednesday advised Paytm FASTag users to procure a new FASTag issued by another bank before March 15, 2024.
Fintech firm Perfios becomes India’s second unicorn of this year
New Delhi, March 13 - B2B SaaS fintech company Perfios has become India's second unicorn of 2024 as it raised $80 million in a new funding round from Teachers' Venture Growth (TVG), a late-stage venture and growth investment arm of Ontario Teachers' Pension
New chip manufacturing hubs to have a lasting impact on entire nation: Tata Sons Chairman
Ahmedabad, March 13 - The new semiconductor manufacturing plants will have a lasting impact on the entire nation and the ecosystem from across the globe will mobilise to have India as their preferred semiconductor destination, N. Chandrasekaran, Chairman of Tata Sons Pvt Ltd,
MNS warns MP Rahul Gandhi against anti-Savarkar remarks in Mumbai rally
Mumbai, March 13 - Ahead of the INDIA bloc’s mega rally on March 17 in Mumbai, the Raj Thackeray-led Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) on Wednesday warned Wayanad MP, Rahul Gandhi, against making any objectionable comments against revolutionary Vinayak D Savarkar.
Yogi Adityanath blames non-BJP governments for keeping UP ‘bimaru’
Lucknow, March 13 - Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday blamed previous non-BJP governments for turning the state "bimaru" (sick) in spite of its unlimited potential.