AAP launches LS election campaign in Delhi, releases slogan
New Delhi, March 8 - Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and his Punjab counterpart Bhagwant Mann on Friday launched the Lok Sabha election campaign from the party headquarters here.
‘100 pc we will have 15 years of stable govt, even longer’: EAM S. Jaishankar
Tokyo, March 8 - Exuding confidence that India will have a stable government for 15 years, even longer, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said on Friday that long-term political stability is essential for good governance.
5th Test: Rohit, Gill tons power India to 264/1 at lunch on day 2
Dharamshala, March 8 - Centuries from skipper Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill have put India in command as the hosts reached 264/1 at lunch on day 2 of the fifth and final Test against England at the HPCA Stadium on Friday.
Ukraine to start ‘mandatory evacuation’ from 57 settlements in Kharkiv
Kiev, March 8 - The Ukrainian authorities will start a mandatory evacuation from 57 settlements in the eastern Kharkiv region, regional governor Oleg Synegubov has announced.
CBI busts racket which smuggled Indians to Russia to fight war against Ukraine
New Delhi, March 7 - The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has busted a trafficking racket that sent Indian nationals to Russia under the guise of 'better employment', only to make them fight the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.
Joe Biden slams Donald Trump, says will not bow down to Russia
Washington, March 8 -US President Joe Biden launched a scathing attack against his November presidential election rival Donald Trump, mentioning the 2021 Capitol riot, and said he will not bow down to his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin.
Goa CM thanks PM Modi for cabinet approval over ST’s political reservation
Panaji, March 8 - Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for Central Cabinet approval to readjustment of the seats in the Legislative Assembly of the state for providing reservations to the Scheduled Tribes (ST) of the state.
IAF’s newest transport aircraft C-295 MW makes maiden landing at Agatti airport
New Delhi, March 8 - Indian Air Force's one of the largest transport aircraft C-295 MW has made its maiden landing at Agatti Airport in Lakshadweep.
Women’s Day: How Women’s Premier League is helping women’s cricket in India come of age
New Delhi, March 8 - For a multitude of reasons, 2023 can be considered a pivotal year for women's cricket in India. Under the captaincy of Shafali Verma, India secured a remarkable achievement by winning the inaugural Women's U19 World Cup in South
CSK captain MS Dhoni begins preparation for IPL 2024
New Delhi, March 7 - Chennai Super Kings' captain, MS Dhoni, has returned to his second home, the Chepauk Stadium in Chennai, to begin preparations for the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024.
Study sheds light on women’s roles, challenges, opportunities in Mediterranean fisheries
Rome, March 8 - Women work just under a third of all fishing-related jobs in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea.
Women’s Day: Teenage armless archer Sheetal Devi redefines excellence with extraordinary talent
New Delhi, March 7 - This International Women's Day, let's celebrate the resilience of women who defy the odds and carve their path to success with their courage and resilience. Among these extraordinary individuals stands Sheetal Devi, who at 16 is the first
Japan’s household spending down 6.3 pc in January
Tokyo, March 8 - Japan's household spending in January fell 6.3 per cent from a year earlier, down for the 11th consecutive month while expanding from the 2.5-per cent drop in December, government data showed on Friday.
‘Invest in women, accelerate progress,’ says UN Women
New York, March 8 - On International Women’s Day, UN Women has called to “Invest in Women, Accelerate Progress” as the best way to accelerate economic growth and build more prosperous, equitable societies.
Antitrust regulator to penalize Zuckerberg-run Meta in S. Korea
Seoul, March 8 - South Korea's antitrust watchdog has taken steps to penalise Meta Platforms for allegedly failing to protect local consumers on its e-commerce platforms of Facebook and Instagram, sources said on Friday.
Musk-run X introduces ‘Articles’ to post long-form written content
New Delhi, March 8 - Taking on legacy media, Elon Musk-run X on Friday introduced 'Articles' which is a new way to share long-form written content on the platform.
PM Modi to embark on two-day Assam visit, to unveil projects worth Rs 18,000 cr
Guwahati, March 8 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a two-day visit to Assam on Friday to inaugurate, dedicate, and lay the foundation stones of several projects worth Rs 18,000 crore.
IndiaAI Mission: Know all about the 7 key pillars
New Delhi, March 8 - As artificial intelligence (AI) begins to percolate across industries amid privacy concerns, the Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the comprehensive national-level IndiaAI Mission with a budget outlay of Rs 10,371.92 crore.
President Murmu, PM Modi extend wishes on International Women’s Day
New Delhi, March 8 - President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended their greetings on the occasion of International Women’s Day.
Women surgeons racing to make a mark in male dominated robotic surgery
New Delhi, March 8 - An increasing number of women surgeons are joining the field of robotics -- dominated by men, said women robotic surgeons on International Women’s Day on Friday.