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- Mar 15, 2022 11:11 pm IST
Woman entrepreneur found hanging in her home in Mangaluru
Woman entrepreneur Suma Sathish found hanging in her home at Mannagudda in Mangaluru, reports ANI. "The woman died allegedly by suicide after she was detected with cancer," say police.
- Mar 15, 2022 10:54 pm IST
Concerned over phobia against one religion to level of int'l day: India at UN
India on Tuesday expressed concern over phobia against one religion being elevated to the level of an international day, saying there are growing contemporary forms of religiophobia, especially anti-Hindu, anti-Buddhist and anti-Sikh phobias. Full story
- Mar 15, 2022 09:12 pm IST
SC verdict on One Rank One Pension in defence tomorrow
Supreme Court to deliver judgment tomorrow on Indian Ex-Servicemen Movement plea relating to 'One Rank One Pension' (OROP) in defence forces
- Mar 15, 2022 08:18 pm IST
Uttarakhand Congress state president Ganesh Godiyal resigns from his post
Uttarakhand Congress President Ganesh Godiyal resigns from the post
Taking moral responsibility for the party's defeat in the State Assembly elections, I have submitted my resignation today, he says.
- Mar 15, 2022 08:14 pm IST
PM Modi holds virtual interaction with embassy officials engaged in evacuation mission
Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted virtually with officials of a number of embassies and groups involved in the evacuation of Indian students stranded in the war-hit Ukraine. He also held discussions with officials of Indian embassies based in Hungary and Romania. Full report
- Mar 15, 2022 07:55 pm IST
I-T dept recovers ₹20 crore cash during searches on real estate firm Omaxe
Income-Tax Department has recovered ₹20 crores in cash during searches on realty developer Omaxe Ltd. The sleuths have seized the accounts & sales documents of the company which shows unaccounted transactions worth ₹200 crores, reports ANI
- Mar 15, 2022 07:24 pm IST
Kapil Sibal isn't from Congress culture, says Gehlot
Kapil Sibal isn't a person from the Congress culture. He's a renowned advocate who entered Congress. Sonia Ji and Rahul Ji have given him a lot of chances. It's not expected from a person who doesn't know ABC of Congress to give such statements, says Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot
- Mar 15, 2022 07:12 pm IST
3 Indians stranded in Kherson evacuated via Simferopol & Moscow, says MEA
Three Indians stranded in Kherson, Ukraine have been evacuated via Simferopol and Moscow. They boarded their flight from Moscow a short while ago. Embassy of India in Russia facilitated their transit and accommodation en route: Ministry of External Affairs
- Mar 15, 2022 06:56 pm IST
Sonia Gandhi asks state Cong chiefs of U.P, Punjab, U'khand, Goa and Manipur to resign
Congress President Sonia Gandhi has asked the PCC Presidents of Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Goa & Manipur to put in their resignations in order to facilitate reorganisation of PCC’s. Full report
- Mar 15, 2022 06:45 pm IST
Bengal extends Covid-19 restrictions & relaxations till March 31
West Bengal government extends covid-19 restrictions and relaxation measures till March 31. Movement of people & vehicles, & public gatherings stand prohibited between 12am to 5am, except on March 17 on the occasion of 'Holika Dahan'.
- Mar 15, 2022 06:12 pm IST
Plea moved in SC challenging Karnataka HC order dismissing plea chellenging hijab ban
Plea moved in Supreme Court challenging Karnataka HC order dismissing various pleas challenging the ban on Hijab in educational institutes. Full story
- Mar 15, 2022 05:38 pm IST
Priyanka chairs meet on Cong's performance in assembly elections
Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra holds review meeting with senior leaders and office bearers of Uttar Pradesh Congress over party's performance in recently concluded Assembly elections
- Mar 15, 2022 05:27 pm IST
Rajiv assassination convict Perarivalan released on bail from Puzhal Central Jail
AG Perarivalan, one of the seven persons convicted in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, released on bail from Puzhal Central Prison today, following the Supreme Court order of 9th March
- Mar 15, 2022 05:09 pm IST
India dispatches 2,000 metric tonnes of wheat to Afghanistan
The fourth consignment of 2,000 metric tonnes of wheat as humanitarian assistance from the Government of India is being dispatched for Afghanistan via the Attari-Wagah border, reports ANI
- Mar 15, 2022 04:25 pm IST
2 Naxals gunned down by security forces in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada
2 female Naxals killed in an exchange of fire between Naxals & security forces under Katekalyan PS limits in Dantewada, during a joint search op, on March 15. Two 12 bore rifles & one country-made weapon recovered. Further details awaited
- Mar 15, 2022 03:58 pm IST
Equity benchmarks Sensex and Nifty settled deep in the red
Despite opening with gains of over 200 points, the 30-share Sensex turned highly volatile and tumbled 709.17 points or 1.26 per cent to close at 55,776.85. The broader NSE Nifty also declined 208.30 points or 1.23 per cent to close at 16,663. Read more
- Mar 15, 2022 03:45 pm IST
Fire broke out in Agra hospital, no casualties reported
A sudden fire broke out in an eight-storey building of SN Medical College in Agra on Tuesday afternoon, news agency ANI reported. Dr Arun Srivastava, Agra CMO said that the fire started from the garbage in the hospital basement. No casualties have been reported.
- Mar 15, 2022 03:18 pm IST
SC stays Centre’s order staying security clearance of Malayalam channel Media One
Supreme Court stays Centre’s order staying security clearance of Malayalam channel Media One, gives 2 weeks to file affidavit.
- Mar 15, 2022 02:25 pm IST
Punjab removes all Covid-19 curbs as cases dip, reports ANI
- Mar 15, 2022 01:23 pm IST
Hijab row: Everyone should follow court order, says Karnataka CM
“Everyone should follow court order for benefit of children. It is a question of fate & education of our children. Necessary arrangements have been made to maintain law and order,” Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai said. Read more
- Mar 15, 2022 12:59 pm IST
China does not want to be 'affected' by Russia sanctions: FM
China's foreign minister has warned his nation does not want to be impacted by Western economic sanctions on Russia, state media said Tuesday, as pressure grows on Beijing to withdraw support from an isolated Moscow, AFP reported.
"China is not a party to the crisis, still less wants to be affected by the sanctions," Wang Yi said, according to a readout of a phone call with his Spanish counterpart Jose Manuel Albares published on Tuesday.
- Mar 15, 2022 11:45 am IST
No relief to Maharashtra minister Nawab Malik in money laundering case from Bombay High Court: 'debatable issues need hearing'
- Mar 15, 2022 11:12 am IST
Defence Minister briefs Parl on 'Inadvertent firing of missile'
"I'd like to tell this House about an incident that occurred on 9th March 2022. It's related to an accidental missile release during the inspection. During routine maintenance and inspection of the missile unit, around 7 pm, one missile got accidentally released," Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on 'Inadvertent firing of missile'
- Mar 15, 2022 10:56 am IST
Hijab row: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi says he welcomes the HC ruling
"I welcome the Court's decision. I appeal to everyone that the state & country has to go forward, everyone has to maintain peace by accepting the order of HC. The basic work of students is to study. So leaving all this aside they should study and be united," Union Minister Pralhad Joshi said as per news agency ANI.
- Mar 15, 2022 10:37 am IST
Karnataka HC dismisses pleas challenging a ban on Hijab in education institutions
Karnataka High Court dismisses various petitions challenging a ban on Hijab in education institutions. High Court rules that wearing hijab is not an essential religious practice in Islam. High court also declares that educational institutions have a right to prescribe uniforms and that this is a reasonable restriction to which students cannot object. Read more
- Mar 15, 2022 10:11 am IST
Harish Rawat says Congress should expel him
Congress' poll campaign head for Uttarakhand Harish Rawat, on Tuesday, responded to the allegation of selling posts and party tickets saying that the Congress party should expel him and ‘an evil like him’ should be ‘burned by Congress on Holi’.
- Mar 15, 2022 09:44 am IST
Bharatiya Janata Party's Parliamentary Party meeting underway
BJP holds parliamentary party meet at Ambedkar Bhavan. (ANI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi & BJP president JP Nadda were felicitated by party members at Bharatiya Janata Party's Parliamentary Party meeting on Tuesday.
- Mar 15, 2022 09:08 am IST
Sena MP Priyanka Chaturvedi gives Zero Hour Submission in RS for EPFO interest rates
Shiv Sena MP Priyanka Chaturvedi has given Zero Hour Submission in Rajya Sabha to discuss the "falling EPFO (Employees' Provident Fund Organisation) interest rates," ANI reported.
- Mar 15, 2022 08:37 am IST
Covid-19: India records 2,568 new cases, slightly higher than yesterday
India logged 2,568 news cases of Covid-19 and 97 deaths in last 24 hours. The active cases now account for 0.08% of the total cases.
- Mar 15, 2022 08:35 am IST
Foreign minister to brief the parliament on Ukraine war
Foreign minister S Jaishankar will brief the parliament on the Ukraine war that led to the return of thousands of Indians, including medical students, back to the country. Russia's offensive in Ukraine has entered Day 20.
- Mar 15, 2022 08:32 am IST
Anti-Corruption team raids AIADMK minister SP Velumani's residence
Department of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption initiated raids on former AIADMK minister SP Velumani's residence at Kuniyamuthur, Coimbatore. Searches are related to corruption allegations against former minister based on the evidence taken during searches few months ago, ANI reported.
- Mar 15, 2022 07:53 am IST
Missile firing into Pakistan: Rajnath Singh to make a statement in Parl
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to make a statement on 'Inadvertent firing of missile', in Lok Sabha today. India on Friday ordered a high-level inquiry into a missile which landed in Mian Channu city of Pakistan's Punjab province on March 9. Read more
- Mar 15, 2022 07:13 am IST
Covid-19: China reports record 5,280 new cases in 24 hours
China's new Covid-19 cases Tuesday more than doubled from the previous day as it faces by far its biggest outbreak since the early days of the pandemic. The country reported a single-day spike of 5,280 cases on Tuesday, reports AFP. Read more