Shiv Sena ‘unilaterally’ announces LS candidate from Nashik, BJP miffed
Mumbai, March 13 - Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Pravin Darekar has slammed ruling ally Shiv Sena after the latter ‘unilaterally’ announced sitting two-time MP Hemant Godse as its candidate for the prestigious Nashik Lok Sabha seat, here on Wednesday.
TAC Security appoints Altaf Halde as Chief Business Officer
New Delhi, March 13 - Cybersecurity firm TAC Security on Wednesday said it appointed Altaf Halde as the Chief Business Officer (CBO) of the company.
ADB supports climate-resilient water management in Bangladesh
Manila, Mach 13 - The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Wednesday said it approved a loan of 71 million US dollars to improve flood control, irrigation, and water resources management in Bangladesh.
T20 WC: ‘It is not a time to look beyond Kohli, he is still the best’, feels Danish Kaneria
New Delhi, March 13 - Following reports that Virat Kohli might get ignored for the forthcoming T20 World Cup, former Pakistan cricketer Danish Kaneria said there is no way one can snub the stylish batter, "he will surely be in the Indian squad".
New Zealand to tour Pakistan for T20I series in April as part of WC preparation
New Delhi, March 13 - The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced on Wednesday that the New Zealand men’s team will tour the country from April 14 to play five T20Is. The matches will also serve as vital preparation for both teams ahead of
New envoy to Australia submits copy of credentials amid appointment row
Seoul, March 13 - South Korea's new ambassador to Canberra Lee Jong-sup has presented a copy of his credentials to Australia, the foreign ministry said on Wednesday, amid controversy over his alleged influence-peddling case related to the death of a young marine last
Kozhikode Lok Sabha constituency to witness a battle between 3 veterans
Thiruvananthapuram, Mar 13 - The Kozhikode Lok Sabha constituency will see a battle of three seasoned political veterans from the three different political fronts.
PM Modi lays foundation stone of 3 chip projects in big leap to become a global hub
Ahmedabad, March 13 - In a huge boost to India’s dream of becoming a global semiconductor hub, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday virtually laid the foundation stone of three semiconductor projects worth Rs 1.25 lakh crore, which took just 15 days to
VHP to help refugees in getting Indian citizenship after CAA
Lucknow, March 13 - Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) will get in touch with refugees living in hundreds of various camps in the border states, to facilitate them in getting Indian citizenship.
Hamas delegation to visit Cairo this week for truce talks, temporary ceasefire likely
Tel Aviv, Mar 13 - Bringing an end to the deadlock in ceasefire talks, a delegation of senior Hamas leaders led by its political bureau head, Ismail Haniyeh is set to visit Cairo this week for mediatory talks.
Cabinet will decide whether to implement or reject CAA: K’taka Home Minister
Bengaluru, March 13 - Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara said on Wednesday that a decision will be made in the state cabinet meeting whether to implement or reject the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA).
‘Won’t affect Gorkhas’: GJM welcomes CAA
Kolkata, March 13 - Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) Supremo Bimal Gurung on Wednesday said that his party welcomes the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), as it would not affect Gorkhas.
Alcaraz, Sinner reach Indian Wells QF; Lehecka ousts Tsitsipas
Indian Wells, March 13 - The defending champion Carlos Alcaraz of Spain earned a 6-3, 6-3 victory over Fabian Marozsan to avenge his last year’s Rome loss to the Hungarian and reach the quarterfinal of the ATP Master 1000 event.
BJP likely to announce LS candidates for K’taka
Bengaluru, March 13 - Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is likely to announce the candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in Karnataka on Wednesday.
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.