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- Mar 15, 2023 11:00 pm IST
Eric Garcetti’s nomination to be Ambassador to India confirmed by US Senate
Former Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti’s nomination to be Ambassador to India confirmed by US Senate.
The Senate voted 52-42 advancing Garcetti’s nomination to be US Ambassador to India.
- Mar 15, 2023 10:57 pm IST
Update: Nagpada fire extinguished, no injuries reported
Update: The fire reported at Dimtimkar Road in Nagpada, Mumbai was extinguished in 10 minutes with no injures reported so far.
- Mar 15, 2023 10:45 pm IST
US drone violates boundaries of airspace regime: Russian Defence Ministry
The Russian Defence Ministry on Wednesday said that US drone MQ-9 unmanned aerial vehicle detected flying over the Black Sea near the Crimean Peninsula violated the boundaries of the area of the temporary airspace regime established during the special operation.
- Mar 15, 2023 10:32 pm IST
Fire breaks out in Nagpada
A fire has erupted in Rasul building on Dimtimkar Road in Nagpada, Mumbai. The fire brigade, BMC and BEST officials are currently on ground.
- Mar 15, 2023 10:28 pm IST
Like-minded Oppn leaders to meet tomorrow at Kharge's office
Like-minded Opposition party leaders will meet tomorrow at LoP Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge's office in Parliament to chalk out the strategy on the floor of the house, ANI report
- Mar 15, 2023 09:51 pm IST
First Bharat Gaurav tourist train to start from Hyderabad on Saturday
The first Bharat Gaurav special tourist train will commence its journey from Secunderabad railway station on March 18, the South Central Railway said on Wednesday.
- Mar 15, 2023 09:12 pm IST
Gujarat logs significant rise in fresh Covid-19 cases in last 24 hours
A total of 90 new COVID-19 cases have been reported in Gujarat in the last 24 hours, as per a press release shared by the Gujarat Information Department on Wednesday.
There has been a substantial rise in the number of Covid 19 cases detected in the state again as on Monday there were 45 new covid 19 cases.
- Mar 15, 2023 09:03 pm IST
Tejashwi Yadav moves Delhi HC seeking stay on CBI summons in land-for-job case
Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav moves Delhi High Court seeking stays/quashing of summons issued by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for questioning in connection with the land-for-job case.
- Mar 15, 2023 08:39 pm IST
Turkey has made a decision on NATO bid: Finland
Finland's president says Turkey has reached decision on NATO bid
- Mar 15, 2023 08:07 pm IST
Prez Murmu to visit Kerala, TN and Lakshadweep
President of India Droupadi Murmu will begin her visit to Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Lakshadweep on Thursday.
The President will visit INS Vikrant tomorrow and present the President’s Colour to INS Dronacharya in Kochi. On March 17, the President will visit Mata Amritanandamayi Math in Kollam.
On March 18, the President will pay tributes at Vivekananda Smarak & statue of Thiruvalluvar and visit the Vivekananda Kendra in Kanniyakumari. On the same evening, she will attend a civic reception to be hosted in her honour at Kavaratti. On March 19, the President will interact with members of Self Help Groups at Kavaratti.
- Mar 15, 2023 07:57 pm IST
Syria's Assad offers Putin support in Ukraine conflict
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad on Wednesday offered Russian President Vladimir Putin his support in the conflict in Ukraine.
- Mar 15, 2023 07:33 pm IST
Russia wants to retrieve debris of US drone from Black Sea
Russian authorities said that they will try to recover the fragments of a U.S. surveillance drone that American forces brought down in the Black Sea after an encounter with Russian fighter jets, AP reported
- Mar 15, 2023 07:02 pm IST
Credit Suisse sees shares plunge 30 percent
Credit Suisse shares plunged over 30 percent to new record lows Wednesday after its main shareholder said it would not provide more financial assistance to the embattled Swiss banking giant.
- Mar 15, 2023 06:37 pm IST
Former minister Dr Deepak Sawant from the Uddhav Thackeray faction joins CM Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena
- Mar 15, 2023 06:26 pm IST
No recession this year, says UK finance minister as £94 bn budget unveiled
Britain on Wednesday said cost-of-living support for this year and next will total £94 billion ($114 billion), and forecast the economy would avoid recession this year as inflation slows sharply.
"In the face of a cost-of-living crisis... we have demonstrated our values by protecting struggling families," finance minister Jeremy Hunt said in a budget speech outlining extra support for energy bills and childcare.
- Mar 15, 2023 06:22 pm IST
‘Govt-sponsored disruption…’ Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury writes to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla
- Mar 15, 2023 06:04 pm IST
Turkey floods kill 10 in earthquake-affected provinces
Floods caused by torrential rains hit two provinces that were devastated by last month’s earthquake, killing at least 10 people and increasing the misery for thousands who were left homeless, officials and media reports said Wednesday. At least five other people were reported missing.
- Mar 15, 2023 05:39 pm IST
Fire breaks out in Rohini Sector 17, Delhi
A fire broke out on the top floor of the Cyber Crime Police Station in Rohini Sector 17, Delhi today. A call about the fire was received at around 3 pm. 5 fire tenders were sent to the spot: Delhi Fire Service
- Mar 15, 2023 05:33 pm IST
BJP president Nadda to chair meeting of party general secretaries
Bharatiya Janata Party national president JP Nadda will chair a meeting of the party's national general secretaries at the party headquarters on Wednesday evening to deliberate on the agenda to analyse and prepare further for the upcoming elections.
- Mar 15, 2023 05:25 pm IST
California Storm Blackouts Plunge Silicon Valley into Darkness
Utility workers raced to restore power to parts of central California, after the latest atmospheric river struck the state with heavy rain and blasting winds, plunging parts of Silicon Valley into darkness.
Falling trees took down power lines and blocked roads, leaving about 193,000 homes and businesses without electricity by 4:30 a.m. local time, according to the poweroutage.us website.
- Mar 15, 2023 04:48 pm IST
H3N2 case reported in Assam
One case of H3N2 has been found in Assam as on March 15: Health dept Assam
- Mar 15, 2023 04:34 pm IST
Imran Khan arrest: Lahore HC orders police to stop operations at Zaman Park till Thursday
Hours after a day-long escalation continued between PTI supporters and law enforcement agencies outside former prime minister Imran residence, Lahore High Court stopped police operation at Zaman Park till 10am tomorrow: Pakistan's Dawn News
- Mar 15, 2023 04:31 pm IST
European stock markets plunge as banks under pressure again
European stock markets plunged on Wednesday as concerns about the banking sector resurfaced, with Credit Suisse shares sinking after its top shareholder ruled out fresh assistance. Read more
- Mar 15, 2023 04:05 pm IST
Delhi family attacked at Goa's Anjuna beach; five held
Goa Police on Wednesday arrested a fifth accused in connection with a brutal attack on a family from Delhi in Anjuna area, reports PTI
- Mar 15, 2023 03:55 pm IST
IIT-Madras forms internal committee to look into alleged suicides
Following the two alleged suicides in a month at the Indian Institute of Technology, an inquiry committee has been formed to look into such incidents, the IIT-Madras said on Wednesday.
- Mar 15, 2023 03:48 pm IST
Rupee falls to below 82.50 against USD
The Indian rupee failed to hold on to its positive opening versus the U.S. currency on Wednesday, slipping below 82.50 on dollar demand from foreign banks and importers, traders said.
- Mar 15, 2023 03:29 pm IST
EC files reply in SC on plea challenging Sena symbol allotment
The Election Commission justifies its decision to allot the Shiv Sena symbol to the Eknath Shinde camp and says it was a well-reasoned order and covers all the issues raised by the Uddhav Thackeray camp.
- Mar 15, 2023 03:17 pm IST
NIA raids multiple locations in J&K, Punjab
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has raided 15 locations in Jammu and Kashmir as well as in Punjab in a case related to terror conspiracy hatched by Pakistan-based proscribed organisations to radicalize youth of the Union Territory and target members of minority communities, security personnel and religious events and activities, reported ANI
- Mar 15, 2023 03:05 pm IST
HSBC puts £2 billion into SVB UK after buying it for £1
HSBC injected nearly £2 billion into the United Kingdom arm of collapsed United States-based Silicon Valley Bank and is ready to 'deploy more cash and liquidity as needed', according to a LinkedIn post by HSBC UK CEO Ian Stuart. Read more
- Mar 15, 2023 02:58 pm IST
Govt stands firm behind employees' demands: Maharashtra Dy CM Devendra Fadnavis on Old Pension Scheme strike
- Mar 15, 2023 02:53 pm IST
Turkey may ratify Finland's NATO bid soon: Report
Turkey is planning to approve Finland's NATO bid, independently from Sweden's, ahead of parliamentary and presidential elections that will take place on May 14, two Turkish officials told Reuters on Wednesday.
- Mar 15, 2023 02:41 pm IST
They (Congress) work against the nation: Union Minister G Kishan Reddy on Opposition's protest over Adani issue
- Mar 15, 2023 02:35 pm IST
Uttarakhand's annual budget 2023-24 tabled in the state assembly
Uttarakhand finance minister Prem Chand Aggarwal tables the budget for financial year 2023-24
- Mar 15, 2023 02:17 pm IST
Samajwadi Party MP Dimple Yadav arrives to meet RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav
- Mar 15, 2023 01:47 pm IST
Congress MP Hussain over Adani issue protest
- Mar 15, 2023 01:39 pm IST
Pak Army will not be available for election duty, defence ministry tells election body
The Pakistan Army considers security of borders as its first priority and will not be available for poll duty in the upcoming provincial elections due to the "current situation" in the country, the defence ministry has informed the election commission, reported PTI.
- Mar 15, 2023 01:19 pm IST
Delhi government extends 'Old Excise policy' for six months
Delhi government extends 'Old Excise policy' for six months, asks officials to soon prepare a new excise policy, reported ANI.
There will be 5 dry days during these 6 months on Mahavir Jayanti, Good Friday, Buddha Purnima, Eid al-Fitr & Eid al-Adha.
- Mar 15, 2023 01:16 pm IST
Ladoos thrown in Bihar assembly after RJD offered sweets over Lalu Yadav's bail
- Mar 15, 2023 12:50 pm IST
Opposition MPs begin their march from Parliament to ED office over Adani issue
- Mar 15, 2023 12:25 pm IST
Bihar: BJP, RJD MLAs enter into scuffle at the assembly
- Mar 15, 2023 12:01 pm IST
Puducherry schools to remain shut from March 16-26 amid H3N2 virus concerns
All schools in Puducherry to remain closed from 16th to 26th March in wake of spread of H3N2 virus, announces Puducherry Education minister A Namassivayam, reports ANI.
- Mar 15, 2023 11:47 am IST
8-year-old boy who fell into borewell in MP rescued
- Mar 15, 2023 11:41 am IST
MK Stalin's govt announces ₹1 lakh each for 91 elephant caretakers in state
Tamil Nadu Government announces ₹1 lakh each from CM Relief Fund for all 91 elephant caretakers in the 2 camps in the state, as a token of appreciation. Also allots ₹9.1 crore to build homes for mahouts. ₹5 crore allotted to develop 'Elephant Camp' in Anamalai Tiger Reserve, reports ANI.
- Mar 15, 2023 11:24 am IST
Delhi court grants bail to Lalu Yadav, Rabri Devi, Misa Bharti
Court grants regular bail to Lalu Yadav, Rabri Devi, Misa Bharti and other accused persons in Land for Job Scam on personal bond of Rs. 50000 and one surety of like amount.
Court noted that the Chargesheet was filed without arrest.
- Mar 15, 2023 11:16 am IST
Supreme Court to hear K Kavitha's plea against ED on March 24
Supreme Court agrees to hear on Mar 24 a petition by K Kavitha, a BRS MLC & daughter of Telangana CM K Chandrasekhar Rao, seeking stay of summons and protection from arrest by ED in connection with a money laundering case linked to alleged irregularities in Delhi's now-scrapped excise policy.
- Mar 15, 2023 11:08 am IST
Lok Sabha adjourned till 2 pm
Lok Sabha proceedings adjourned till 2pm amid ruckus.
- Mar 15, 2023 10:56 am IST
Tamil Nadu: Forest fire breaks out near Kodaikanal hills
- Mar 15, 2023 10:46 am IST
Opposition MPs gather for a meet in Kharge's Parliament chamber over Adani issue
- Mar 15, 2023 10:30 am IST
5 killed at a brick kiln in Chhattisgarh's Mahasamund
Five people suffocated to death at a brick kiln in Mahasamund district, police confirmed the police, reports ANI,
- Mar 15, 2023 10:29 am IST
‘Democracy not in peril…': BJP's fresh attack on Rahul amid Parliament showdown
The Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday continued its attack on Congress MP Rahul Gandhi over his speech in London wherein he had alleged that democracy in India was under attack. Read more