1990-batch IAS officer Bhushan Gagrani named new BMC Commissioner
Mumbai, March 20 - The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday directed the Maharashtra government to appoint Bhushan Gagrani, a 1990-batch IAS officer currently serving as the Additional Chief Secretary in the Chief Minister's Office (CMO), as the new Commissioner of the
With focus on Neighbourhood First policy, PM Modi to land in Bhutan on Thursday
New Delhi, March 20 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold talks with Bhutan King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay as he lands in the Himalayan nation on Thursday, giving a further fillip to bilateral relations.
UP gears up for bypolls to four Assembly seats
Lucknow, March 20 - Along with the Lok Sabha elections, Uttar Pradesh will also witness bypolls to four Assembly seats -- Lucknow East, Dadraul in Shahjahanpur district, Gainsari in Balrampur district and Duddhi in Sonbhadra district.
Robust recycling of increasing solar waste critical for India’s energy security: CEEW
New Delhi, March 20 - As India expands its renewable capacity to go net-zero, cumulative waste from its existing and new solar energy capacity (deployed between FY24 and FY30) could reach up to 600 kilotonnes by 2030, equivalent to filling up 720 Olympic-size
CSIR-NIIST and VSSC join hands for research on new materials for space programme
Thiruvananthapuram, March 20 - The CSIR-National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (CSIR-NIIST) has entered into a collaborative Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the ISRO’s Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) to scale up research and delivery of strategically-advanced materials for India’s space programme.
In a first in Raj, home voting facility for eligible voters in LS polls
Jaipur, March 20 - The process for home voting has been initiated in the Lok Sabha elections for the first time in the state as per the instructions of the Election Commission, confirmed officials on Wednesday.
‘Indian experience testament to transformative power of democracy’: EAM S. Jaishankar
New Delhi, March 20 - External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said on Wednesday that India's commitment to conducting free, fair, and inclusive elections underscores the resilience and adaptability of its democratic machinery, and illustrates that even amidst complexity, the voice of every citizen
BJP slams CM Siddaramaiah for his comments on PM
Bengaluru, March 20 - The BJP in Karnataka on Wednesday attacked Chief Minister Siddaramaiah over his remarks on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and called him the "weakest" CM.
Modi govt better in fulfilling election manifesto compared to Congress: UBS
New Delhi, March 20 - An analysis by global brokerage UBS of the past four general election manifestos (2004-24) suggests that the Modi government was better in fulfilling their stated manifesto compared to Congress.
Union Minister plays ‘Phoolon Ki Holi’ in Jodhpur
Jaipur, March 20 - Union Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Wednesday played ‘Phoolon Ki Holi’ during the ‘Holi Sneh Milan’ ceremony in Jodhpur, Rajasthan on Wednesday.
India will become the world leader in AI, says PM Modi
New Delhi, March 20 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that he was convinced that India will become the world leader in AI with its young innovators emerging as a driving force to take the nation ahead.
BJP will announce candidates for 5 seats on March 22: Yediyurappa
New Delhi, March 20 - Former Chief Minister and BJP Central Election Committee Member B.S. Yediyurappa on Wednesday said that the BJP will announce the list for five constituencies of Karnataka on March 22.
J&K likely to witness rain, snow from March 21
March 20 - MeT office on Wednesday forecast widespread rain and snow in Jammu and Kashmir from March 21.
DMK announces list of candidates for LS elections
Chennai, March 20 - The ruling DMK on Wednesday announced the list of its candidates for the Lok Sabha polls.
Jharkhand Guv Radhakrishnan takes oath as Telangana Governor
Hyderabad, March 20 - Jharkhand Governor C. P. Radhakrishnan took oath as the Governor of Telangana on Wednesday.
Filing of nominations for 1st phase of polling in 15 LS seats in NE states begins
Guwahati/Itanagar, March 20 - With the issuance of the notification for the first phase of Lok Sabha elections scheduled on April 19 for 15 seats in eight northeastern states, the process of filling of nominations began on Wednesday.
3 wagons of goods train carrying military equipment derail in Bihar’s West Champaran
Patna, March 19 - Three wagons of a special goods train, carrying military equipment and some army personnel, derailed near Bagaha railway station in Bihar's West Champaran district on Tuesday evening, officials said.
Lok Sabha elections: Filing of nominations for first phase of polling begins today
New Delhi, March 20 - The nomination process for the first phase of the Lok Sabha elections scheduled on April 19 begins on Wednesday.
Hopes run high for BJP in UP’s first phase of polls
Lucknow, March 20 - Hopes run high for the BJP in the first phase of elections in Uttar Pradesh.
RLD Chief Jayant Chaudhary asks his party workers to support BJP
Mathura, March 20 - Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) President Jayant Chaudhary has appealed to his party workers to 'forget old things' and now open their doors for BJP workers.