Nikki Haley to quit GOP presidential race?
Washington, March 6 - Indian-American Republican presidential aspirant Nikki Haley is set to quit the race for the White House, clearing the decks for her former boss and GOP frontrunner Donald Trump, according to media reports.
President Droupadi Murmu inaugurates visitor facilitation centre at Rashtrapati Nilayam
New Delhi, March 6 - President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday virtually inaugurated the Visitor Facilitation Centre (VFC) at Rashtrapati Nilayam in Hyderabad, aimed to connect people with the rich heritage of the country.
Rahul’s Yatra to enter Rajasthan’s Banswara on Thursday
Jaipur, March 6 - Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s Bharat Jodo Nyaya Yatra, currently in Madhya Pradesh, will enter Rajasthan from Danpur in Banswara district on Thursday.
Centre sanctions Rs 2,675 crore for highway project in Karnataka
New Delhi, March 6 - Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday said a sum of Rs 2,675.31 crore has been sanctioned for the 4-Laning of the Belgaum-Hungund-Raichur Section of National Highway-748A in Bagalkot & Belgavi districts in Karnataka.
EAM Jaishankar meets Mayor of Korean city with Ayodhya connect
Seoul, March 6 - External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar spoke of shared cultural heritage and longstanding people-to-people relations as he met Hong Tae-yong, Mayor of Gimhae City in South Korea on Wednesday.
PM Modi virtually inaugurates Kochi Metro’s latest terminal, marking completion of 1st phase
Kochi, March 6 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday morning virtually inaugurated Kochi Metro’s Tripunithura terminal from Kolkata.
PM takes ride on India’s first underwater metro line in Kolkata with schoolchildren
Kolkata, March 6 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday took a ride on India’s first underwater metro rail, connecting Howrah District with Esplanade Metro Station in central Kolkata, in the company of some schoolchildren.
PM Modi’s Kashmir visit: Rs 6,400 cr package to boost agri-economy, tourism in J&K
New Delhi, March 6 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Srinagar on Thursday where he will unveil a Rs 6,400 crore package for boosting the agri-economy and tourism sector of Jammu and Kashmir, according to a PMO statement issued on Wednesday.
Modi Ka Parivar campaign: BJP shares video to connect with people
New Delhi, March 6 - The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), along with running 'Mein Hoon Modi Ka Parivar' social media campaign, has started to connect with the people of the country.
PM Modi to inaugurate Agra Metro’s ‘priority corridor’
Agra, March 6 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually inaugurate a six km long Agra Metro Rail Service's 'priority corridor' between Taj East Gate to Mankameshwar on Wednesday.
Facebook, Instagram suffer mega outage globally, including in India
New Delhi, March 5 - Meta-owned apps Facebook, Instagram, Messenger and Threads suffered a major outage on Tuesday globally, including in India, as millions were unable to join the social media platforms.
Budget inclusive, balanced, development oriented: Punjab CM
Chandigarh, March 5 - Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday hailed the budget 2024-25, presented by Finance Minister Harpal Cheema, describing it as a step forward towards carving out 'Rangla Punjab' through inclusive, balanced, and comprehensive development of the state.
PM Modi highlights development in Odisha, refrains from attacking BJD govt
Bhubaneswar, March 5 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the BJP government is trying to make Odisha the gateway to Vikshit Bharat and Atma Nirbhar Bharat.
Rahul Gandhi offers prayers at Mahakal temple in Ujjain
Bhopal, March 5 - Accompanied by former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday offered prayers at the Mahakal temple in Ujjain.
Indian Navy responds to suspected drone attack on Liberia-flagged MV
New Delhi, March 5 - The Indian Navy has swiftly responded to a maritime incident in the Gulf of Aden.
Amit Shah slams political dynasties, says Maha ‘suffered’ Sharad Pawar for 50 years
Jalgaon (Maharashtra), March 5 - Union Home Minister, Amit Shah, on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on dynastic politics in the country and said Maharashtra has ‘suffered’ Sharad Pawar for 50 years.
Hamas seeks permanent ceasefire for releasing hostages
Tel Aviv, March 6 - Senior Hamas leader Osama Hamaden has said that the outfit will release the remaining 134 hostages only when the permanent ceasefire is in place and Israelis completely withdraw from Gaza.
Biden, Trump lead in ‘Super Tuesday’ wins, edging closer to rematch
Washington, March 6 - US President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are leading in "Super Tuesday" wins in their respective party's primaries for the 2024 presidential election.
EU presents ‘first-ever’ defence industrial strategy
Brussels, March 6 - The European Union (EU) has presented its "first-ever" European Defence Industrial Strategy at the EU level in response to security concerns.
Russia sends fighter jet to escort French military planes near border
Moscow, March 6 - A Russian Sukhoi-27 fighter jet escorted three French military planes near the Russian border over the Black Sea, state media reported, citing the Russian Defence Ministry.