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
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.
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.
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.
World-class music institute to come up on plot donated by PM Modi in Gandhinagar
Gandhinagar, March 13 - A world-class institute of Indian music, Naad Brahma Kala Kendra, is set to come up on a strategically-located plot of land donated by Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, in Gandhinagar. Initially allocated to the PM and the late senior BJP
BJP’s double-engine govt made MP a progressive state: Ex-CM Chouhan
Bhopal, March 13 - Former Madya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Wednesday said he had taken over the state from the Congress with a tag of ‘BIMARU’, however, the BJP’s double-engine government (Centre and State) has made it a progressive state.
Electoral Bonds case: SBI files compliance affidavit in SC
New Delhi, March 13 - In a compliance affidavit filed on Wednesday, the State Bank of India (SBI) told the Supreme Court that it has furnished data on Electoral Bonds to the Election Commission of India (ECI) in digital form.
NIA makes first arrest in Bengaluru cafe blast case
New Delhi, March 13 - The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has made its first arrest from Ballari, Karnataka in connection with the recent Bengaluru cafe blast.
Bhutan premier to arrive in India for bilateral talks with PM Modi
New Delhi, March 13 - Bhutan Prime Minister Dasho Tshering Tobgay will arrive in India on Thursday to expand the enduring ties of friendship and cooperation between the two nations.
UP govt calls for austerity in budget spending
Lucknow, March 13 - Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government has issued directives to all departments to implement austerity measures while issuing financial sanctions in accordance with the provisions of the annual budget for 2024-2025.
As LS polls loom, candidates of political parties flock to Cong stalwart Chandy’s tomb
Thiruvananthapuram, March 13 - As the Lok Sabha polls loom large, leaders of many political parties in Kerala are flocking to the tomb of late Congress leader Oommen Chandy, to ‘seek’ his blessings.
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.
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.
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.