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• 31 Mar 2023, 10:50:47 PM IST

  Preparations underway in Agartala to welcome G20 delegates

• 31 Mar 2023, 10:21:12 PM IST

  Delhi logged good to moderate air quality on 35 days in 1st quarter

  Delhi logged 'good' to 'moderate' air quality on 35 days in first quarter of 2023, Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) stated.

• 31 Mar 2023, 09:28:56 PM IST

  ED attaches properties worth ₹6.69 Crores of Magnum Steels' partner in Mumbai

  Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday attached 8 immovable properties worth ₹6.69 Crores situated at Mumbai, Panvel, Pune, Raigad and Ratnagiri in Maharashtra, belonging to Kunal Gandhi, partner of M/s Magnum Steels, Mumbai and his family members under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering, 2002 (PMLA) in bank loan cheating case, ANI reported.

• 31 Mar 2023, 07:58:51 PM IST

  Scuffle breaks out between YSRCP, TDP councillors in AP's Guntur

  Scuffle broke out between YSRCP and TDP councillors in Municipal Council meeting in Tenali area of Guntur district in Andhra Pradesh after the TDP members objected over the approval of a single tender for the door-to-door works, ANI reported.

• 31 Mar 2023, 06:54:30 PM IST

  State govt on mute when Ram bhakts were attacked: Anurag Thakur on Ram Navami violence in West Bengal

  The union minister Anurag Thakur on Friday condemned violence during Ram Navami procession in West Bengal and said state government remained mute spectator when 'Ram bhakts' were attacked.

• 31 Mar 2023, 06:26:09 PM IST

  Section 144 imposed in Bihar's Sasaram amid communal tension

  Section 144 was imposed on Friday in Bihar's Sasaram following incidents of stone pelting and vandalism in the city after Ram Navami celebrations. Earlier today, several vehicles and roadside stalls were vandalised.

• 31 Mar 2023, 05:59:40 PM IST

  Amit Shah speaks to West Bengal governor over Ram Navami violence in Howrah

  The union home minister, Amit Shah, had a conversation with West Bengal Governor, CV Ananda Bose on Friday, to assess the situation in Howrah where violent clashes on Ram Navami have erupted, news agency ANI reported. 

• 31 Mar 2023, 05:08:31 PM IST

  Mumbai: 21 people arrested in ‘Ram Navami’ violence produced before Borivali court today

  All 21 people arrested by Malvani Police in connection with a scuffle between two groups during the 'Ram Navami' Shobha Yatra in Malad's Malvani area yesterday were produced in court today in Mumbai's Borivali. They are all being held in police custody until April 6th.

• 31 Mar 2023, 04:38:22 PM IST

  ‘Lives of Hindus in Bengal under threat’: BJP MP Locket Chatterjee over Ram Navami violence

  BJP MP Locket Chatterjee speaking to news agency ANI about Ram Navami violence in West Bengal's Howrah said , "It is disheartening. Such visuals emerge from Bengal every Ram Navami & Durga idol immersion. Not acceptable that the lives of Hindus in Bengal are under threat. When there was violence in Howrah yesterday, Mamata Banerjee was sitting on a 30-hour Dharna. What did she say? Muslims live nicely during Ramzan. Is this an example of that? She is with Muslims for vote bank & appeasement politics. Law & Order situation in the state is bad..."

• 31 Mar 2023, 04:01:43 PM IST

  Delhi court dismisses Manish Sisodia bail plea in liquor excise policy case

  Delhi court dismisses Manish Sisodia bail plea in liquor excise policy case.

• 31 Mar 2023, 03:41:46 PM IST

  Indore temple well collapse victim shares ordeal: 'Couldn't breathe' | Watch

  One of the victims of of Indore temple stepwell collapse incident that claimed at least 35 lives yesterday shared his ordeal, describing how suddenly the roof of the well, where around 40-50 people including women and children were there at the temple for special Ram Navami prayers, collasped. Watch here

• 31 Mar 2023, 03:09:16 PM IST

  Gujarat HC says PM need not show college degree, fines Arvind Kejriwal ₹25000 for asking

  The Gujarat high court on Friday ruled that the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) need not furnish the degree and post-graduate degree certificate of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, ANI reported.

• 31 Mar 2023, 03:05:33 PM IST

  G20 Sherpas meet in Kumarakom for ‘free and frank discussions’

  Top officials of the world’s 20 largest economies began deliberations in Kumarakom on Friday to assess work done so far under India’s G20 presidency and to chart the way forward in tackling pressing global challenges such as rising debt and food and energy security.

• 31 Mar 2023, 02:49:46 PM IST

  Fresh stone pelting in Howrah day after Ram Navami clashes. Mamata-BJP war of words rages on

  Fresh stone pelting was reported in Howrah district of West Bengal, day after clashes between two groups during a Ram Navami procession in the industrial town. Video shared by news agency ANI showed stone pelting even as police personnel tried to control the situation.

• 31 Mar 2023, 01:46:32 PM IST

  Quake hit one-fifth of Turkey's food production: UN

  The devastating earthquake that hit southern Turkey and neighbouring Syria in February damaged more than 20 percent of Turkey's agricultural production, the UN's food agency said Friday.

• 31 Mar 2023, 01:27:24 PM IST

  Will walk out of Patiala jail tomorrow, cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Singh Sidhu tweeted

• 31 Mar 2023, 01:20:04 PM IST

  No need to panic: Kejriwal on rising Covid

  There is no need to panic on the increasing cases of corona. Delhi's preparations are solid to deal with any situation: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal addresses press conference

   

• 31 Mar 2023, 01:05:32 PM IST

  Delhi: Fire reported at Mukherjee Nagar 

  Fire breaks out in Nirankari colony in Mukherjee Nagar, Delhi, reports ANI. More details awaited.

• 31 Mar 2023, 01:04:42 PM IST

  Indore temple mishap: Death toll rises to 36

  The death toll in the Indore temple stepwell collapse incident has now increased to 36 and efforts are being made to retrieve the body of another missing person, PTI reported citing police officials.

• 31 Mar 2023, 12:44:08 PM IST

  Goa minister condemns alleged molestation of Dutch tourist

  This incident has to be condemned. Every tourist destination has its own challenges. We will not leave any such incident unnoticed, and action will be taken. We've to appreciate the fact a local Goan risked his life to save a tourist. We will ensure that Goa is a safe destination: Goa Tourism minister Rohan Khaunte to ANI

• 31 Mar 2023, 12:38:30 PM IST

  Pope spent a second peaceful night in hospital: Report

  Pope Francis spent a second peaceful night in hospital, Reuters reported citing Vatican sources on Friday, in the latest sign he is recovering well from a bronchitis infection.

• 31 Mar 2023, 12:19:17 PM IST

  YS Sharmila detained by police over TSPSC paper leak protests 

• 31 Mar 2023, 11:59:12 AM IST

  Case filed against prez, secy of Indore temple after stepwell collapsed

  Stepwell collapse at Indore temple | Madhya Pradesh: Case registered against the president and secretary of temple administration under IPC sec 304. Case of unintentional murder registered: Indore Police Commissioner

• 31 Mar 2023, 11:38:17 AM IST

  Indian exports to touch $770 billion in 2022-23 - DGFT

  The government on Friday came out with Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2023 which seeks to boost the country's exports to USD 2 trillion by 2030 by shifting from incentives to remission and entitlement based regime.

  Director General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) Santosh Sarangi also said India is likely to end this fiscal year with total exports of USD 760-770 billion as against USD 676 billion in 2021-22.

• 31 Mar 2023, 11:35:04 AM IST

  Fire breaks out at Amravati restaurant

• 31 Mar 2023, 11:28:52 AM IST

  After road caved in near Hauz Rani, repair work underway

• 31 Mar 2023, 10:55:31 AM IST

  Piyush Goyal unveils Foreign Trade Policy 2023

  Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal unveils Foreign Trade Policy 2023, reports PTI. Total exports in FY 2023 is projected to cross US$ 760bn, says the Directorate General of Foreign Trade.

• 31 Mar 2023, 10:52:41 AM IST

  6 found dead at home in Delhi's Shastri Park

  Six people of a family were found dead in their house in the Shastri Park area after they inhaled carbon monoxide produced as a result of the overnight burning of mosquito repellant while they were sleeping, reports ANI citing police

• 31 Mar 2023, 10:45:11 AM IST

  Punjab's ‘Yogshala’ to be set up soon

  Punjab government to soon begin 'Yogshala' which will be called 'CM di Yogshala' where free Yoga sessions will be conducted: Punjab CMO

• 31 Mar 2023, 10:30:28 AM IST

  7 dead in Odisha car mishap

  Odisha | Seven dead, two injured after a car fell into a canal in Sambalpur district during early hours today. Victims were returning after attending a wedding function: Prabhas Dansena, Sub-Collector, Sambalpur, told ANI

• 31 Mar 2023, 10:23:07 AM IST

  24 detained for violence during Ram Navami processions in Vadodara

  Police have detained 24 persons for allegedly hurling stones at two Ram Navami processions in communally-sensitive areas in Vadodara city of Gujarat, a top official said on Friday.

• 31 Mar 2023, 10:02:14 AM IST

  Strict action will be taken, says CM Chouhan on stepwell collapse incident

  FIR registered, magisterial inquiry ordered into the incident. Action will be taken against found responsible. The current priority is the rescue operation. The injured will be treated free of cost. PM has also announced ex-gratia amount to the victims. We have ordered an inspection of such step-wells and borewells across the state: MP CM Chouhan tells ANI

• 31 Mar 2023, 10:00:58 AM IST

  Madhya Pradesh CM inspects rescue ops at stepwell collapse site

• 31 Mar 2023, 09:56:25 AM IST

  Chhattisgarh unemployment allowance scheme from April 1

  Educated youth to be given unemployment allowance worth ₹2,500 every month from April 1: Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel

• 31 Mar 2023, 09:46:48 AM IST

  Fire reported at Wazirpur in Delhi

  Delhi: Fire breaks out in a factory in Wazirpur area. 25 fire tenders rushed to the site, no injuries have been reported so far.

• 31 Mar 2023, 09:46:06 AM IST

  'In close touch with our Indian partners': US Dept of State on Indian consulate attacks

• 31 Mar 2023, 09:34:16 AM IST

  3,095 new Covid-19 cases in 24 hours

  India reports 3,095 fresh cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, active cases stand at 15,208.

• 31 Mar 2023, 09:14:32 AM IST

  IMD forecasts rainfall over northwest India till tomorrow

  Scattered to widespread rainfall/thunderstorm, lightning/gusty winds very likely over North West India till 1st April. Isolated hailstorm over Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi and East Rajasthan on 31st March; over West Rajasthan & Uttar Pradesh on 31st March: IMD

• 31 Mar 2023, 09:01:38 AM IST

  JD(S) MLA disqualified by K'taka HC

  Karnataka High Court has disqualified JD(S) MLA from Tumkur Rural constituency Gowri Shankar in connection with luring voters with fake insurance bonds in 2018

• 31 Mar 2023, 08:46:58 AM IST

  Kalakshetra protests continue, college to be closed till April 6

  Chennai | Kalakshetra Foundation's Rukmini Devi College of Fine Arts will remain closed till April 6 due to students' protest here demanding action against a professor who allegedly sexually harassed the students.

• 31 Mar 2023, 08:29:02 AM IST

  US Senate confirms Indian-American for top state dept position

  Former US ambassador to India, Richard Verma confirmed as Deputy Secretary of State of Management and Resources by the US Senate.

• 31 Mar 2023, 08:27:04 AM IST

  Fire breaks out in Kanpur

  UP: Massive fire broke out during the early hours today in AR Tower in Basmandi area in Kanpur. 15-16 fire tenders on the spot to douse the fire, reports ANI

• 31 Mar 2023, 07:49:10 AM IST

  Dutch tourist stabbed and molested, Goa resort employee held

  Goa | A resort staffer was arrested for stabbing & molesting a Dutch tourist. The accused has been identified as Abhishek Verma. He also stabbed another person namely Eurico, who went to help the woman tourist. The knife used in the crime has been recovered. Further probe underway: Nidhin Valsan, SP North Goa tells ANI

• 31 Mar 2023, 06:49:47 AM IST

  Stepwell collapse at Indore temple | Death toll rises to 35

  18 people were admitted to the hospital, out of which 2 people have been discharged. 35 people died. One person is still missing. Army, NDRF & SDRF teams are conducting search & rescue operation: Indore Collector Dr Ilayaraja T

• 31 Mar 2023, 06:41:38 AM IST

  Waterlogging woes in parts of Delhi

• 31 Mar 2023, 06:30:23 AM IST

  Maharashtra: 1 injured in Ram Navami scuffle at Malvani

  Tension prevailed for some time during the Ram Navami procession in Malvani area but the police handled it & the situation is under control. One person suffered minor injuries in the incident. Legal action is being taken & further probe is underway: Ajay Bansal, DCP Mumbai

• 31 Mar 2023, 06:03:43 AM IST

  Trump to turn himself in on Tuesday: Report

  Trump to turn himself in on Tuesday for arraignment, reports NYT

• 31 Mar 2023, 05:55:21 AM IST

  Trump indicted over hush-money, prosecutor coordinating 'surrender': Top updates

  Trump is expected to turn himself in next week, according to multiple reports, as the details of a surrender are being worked out. Here are the top updates on Trump's indictment: Read more

• 31 Mar 2023, 05:34:12 AM IST

  Britain agrees to join trans-Pacific trade pact

  Britain on Friday said it had struck a deal to join an 11-country trans-Pacific trade pact which includes Japan and Australia as it looks to deepen ties in the region and build its global trade links after leaving the European Union.

• 31 Mar 2023, 05:24:33 AM IST

  Stepwell collapse: Death toll rises to 18

  Stepwell collapse at Indore temple | The death toll has risen to 18. An army team has arrived from Mhow and is carrying out the search and rescue operation along with NDRF and SDRF: Makrand Deoskar, Police Commissioner, Indore