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March 14, 2023

Ruckus in Parliament over Rahul's democracy remarks in Cambridge

The second leg of the Budget session of Parliament began on a stormy note on Monday after the Treasury and the Opposition Benches locked horns over Rahul Gandhi’s speech at Cambridge University in the UK.

1 min

Elephant whisperers continue mission in TN

Elephant whisperers Bomman, Bellie move on; neither pain of separation nor pleasure of Academy Award stops them.

1 min

HC allows 16-yr-old to terminate pregnancy

The Delhi High Court observed that the father’s actions can be probed by the investigating officer concerned during the case investigation.

1 min

Same-sex marriage case 'seminal', sent to Constitution bench

The Supreme Court on Monday referred the pleas seeking legal validation of same-sex marriages to a five-judge constitution bench for adjudication, saying the issue is of \"seminal importance\".

1 min

Our engagement with China complex: MEA

The Ministry of External Affairs in its annual report said India's engagement with China is complex and border issues disturbed the peace and tranquility in border areas and impacted overall ties.

1 min

MADE-BY-INDIA CINEMA GETS FIRST OSCARS

Asia, the big winner, at 95th Academy Awards

3 mins

Liquor scam: Hyderabad bizman's ED custody extended by 3 more days

A Special PMLA Court at Rouse Avenue Delhi on Monday extended the ED custody of Hyderabad-based businessman Arun Pillai in a money-laundering case related to the alleged Delhi excise policy scam by three days.

1 min

Conference to explore India's ancient ties with SCO nations

'SHARED BUDDHIST HERITAGE'

1 min

MCD chief in dock over stray dogs killing minor boys

Siblings Anand and Aditya, seven and five respectively, were allegedly attacked and killed by stray dogs in Delhi.

1 min

Book Sisodia for sedition under UAPA, says Cong

The demand relates to creation of Feedback Unit by AAP govt

1 min

MPs demand Centre's response to attack on Tamil students in JNU

An attack on the Tamil students of the Jawahar Lal Nehru University last month by one of the students' organizations, which was condemned by the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, reached the Lok Sabha on Monday.

1 min

AIIMS directed to furnish ex-PFI chief's reports

Delhi HC Directs AIIMS Medical Superintendent To File Ex-PFI Chairman\'s MRI Report.

1 min

People rush for flu shots as panic sets in

Doctors warned that the vaccine does not give immunity to people against the virus right after inoculation

2 mins

SCERT to appoint safety nodal teachers in every school

A special course has been designed for the teachers where the teachers will be trained on the psycho-social aspects of the safety and security of children and the implementation of the safety guidelines in schools.

1 min

Brahmapuram plant worse than dumpsite, says HC

Also, the KPCB's documents were described as being \"far from reality\" by the bench. In addition, the court declared that it would see to it that Kochi's waste management is streamlined by June 6.

1 min

Former min, ex-CBI chief passes away

He was admitted to a hospital in Jubilee Hills after having a brain stroke. Doctors said he died at 7 pm.

1 min

7 women dig well to help friend get potable water in Kerala

For 2,000 litres of water, they required ₹1,000 to pay private tanker lorries. The water lasts barely a week. Every summer, Jessy hires an autorickshaw for ₹400 to go to the Pampa river around 7km away to wash clothes.

1 min

No action against chit firm: T'gana HC

Asks Andhra CID to not conduct searches at Margadarsi Chit Fund branches till March 20

1 min

India accounts for 11% share of total global arms imports: Report

According to Stockholm International Peace Research Institute's latest report, India accounted for 11% of total global imports in the 2018-22 period. Its exports in the corresponding period declined.

1 min

MoD can't take law in its own hands on OROP: SC

Supreme Court said Ministry of Defence cannot take law in its own hands by issuing a communication unilaterally that OROP arrears to pensioners of the armed forces will be paid in four installments.

2 mins

How temp forecast can cut losses for farmers

\"The untimely heat in February month has affected our crops - both quality and quantity,\" said Yadav to this newspaper.

2 mins

'Heat may affect wheat production, quality'

FCI had helped check inflation by selling record quantities of wheat through e-auction, says CMD Ashok KK Meena

4 mins

Sops for onion farmers announced

Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde says compensation of ₹300/quintal to be paid to farmers

1 min

Gadkari praises Yogi, announces ₹10k cr projects in Gorakhpur

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Monday said that under the leadership of Yogi Adityanath, Uttar Pradesh was fast emerging as the most prosperous state of the country.

1 min

After Gujarat, MP House resolution against BBC docu

The MP Vidhan Sabha, which resumed its Budget session on Monday, after a 10-day festive break, passed the censure motion against the BBC documentary for allegedly tarnishing PM Modi's image.

1 min

Assam govt in dock as science paper leaks hours before exam

The leak of the general science question paper of the High School Leaving Certificate (HSLC) examination, 2023, conducted by the Board of Secondary Education, Assam (SEBA), left the Himanta Biswa Sarma government embarrassed.

1 min

School dropout rate among girls highest in Bengal

When the figure of such girls in Bengal is 49.9 per cent, it is 43.8 per cent in the country.

2 mins

Japanese man sentenced to death over murder in 1968 gets a retrial

SIX DECADES IN JAIL

1 min

Xi vows to turn Chinese military into wall of steel

Force modernisation central theme of his address to Parliament

2 mins

Imran marches with thousands as police prepare to arrest him

The 70-year-old former cricketer-turned-politician's supporters threw rose petals at a convoy carrying him to Data Darbar shrine.

1 min

Russia agrees to extend grain export deal for 60 days

Moscow said it wanted to see \"tangible progress\" on a parallel agreement on Russian exports before the deal comes up for renewal again.

1 min

Feb inflation moderates to 6.4%

CPI comes down due to decline in prices of eggs, vegetables, edible oils, meat and fish

2 mins

SVB fallout: Experts say start-ups need to diversify funds across banks

Experts say this collapse also teaches start-ups to diversify their funds instead of banking only with one bank.

1 min

DYNASTY GROWS WITH 16@HOME

The hosts have recorded their 16th consecutive home series victory with 2-1 success over Australia

3 mins

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