In this issue

March 19, 2023

Muslim League is communal, but not extremist: RSS

If the Jamaat-e-Islami changes its policy, RSS is ready to hold discussions with them, say leaders.

1 min

Amritpal manages to give cops the slip, 78 aides held

Internet shut; Punjab police launch massive hunt for radical preacher

2 mins

In swipe at Rahul, Modi claims some are hurt by success of democracy

Modi said India has shown the world democracy can deliver.

1 min

Most wanted in fake video on TN attacks surrenders

The Economic Offences Unit (EOU) of Bihar Police has registered three cases against Kashyap and others on the charges of “indulging in spreading fake videos of migrants being killed and beaten up in Tamil Nadu on social media”.

1 min

Some retired judges part of anti-India gang: Rijiju

Invoking the constitutional “lakshman rekha” between different institutions, Kiren Rijiju asked if judges become part of administrative appointments, who would carry out judicial work.

1 min

All wood-based industries in Arunachal district sealed

It was learnt Arunachal Principal Chief Conservator of Forests N Tam was camping at Miao in the district. He could not be reached over the phone.

1 min

Pleasant surprise: Rain, hailstorm bring Capital temperature down

The maximum temperature fell five notches below the season’s average to 25.3 degrees Celsius, the lowest so far this month, officials said.

1 min

MLAs under pressure to defect: AAP

Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha said the BJP was trying to intimidate his party's legislators.

1 min

NGT constitutes panel for suggestions to check air pollution around AIIMS

The decision of the green court came while hearing a complaint highlighting various pollution issues near the premier health institute which also affects the patients, attaching photographs of the area.

2 mins

Liquor scam: ED custody of duo extended by 10 days

After their earlier custody ended on Saturday, the duo was produced before Special judge Vikas Dhull of the Rouse Avenue Court and their custody got extended till March 28.

1 min

LG takes stock of earthquake readiness, flu & Covid situation

The meeting was held under the chairmanship of Lt. Governor VK Saxena, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Revenue Minister Kailash Gehlot and other officials.

1 min

NIA chargesheet against 19 top PFI leaders, a/c frozen

All these PFI trainers have been arrested in cases registered either by the NIA or by different state police forces, NIA sources said.

1 min

NGT slaps ₹100 cr fine on Kochi Corporation

Tribunal accuses Kerala of violating statutory solid waste management rules and orders of the Supreme Court.

2 mins

Police seek NASA help in locating origin of mystery fire

The city police have sent a letter to NASA through the India Meteorological Department for getting satellite images to identify the exact place from where the fire broke out.

2 mins

Liquor scam: ED files caveat in SC in Kavitha's plea

ED in the caveat has urged the SC to not pass any orders until it hears the federal probe agency.

1 min

No discussion on Budget big concern: Expert

Public has the right to know how their money is going to be utilised: M R Madhavan, PRS Legislative Research chief

2 mins

'What's wrong to have a difference in perception,' asks CJI on collegium

CHIEF Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud on Saturday said the collegium system for appointing judges to the Supreme Court and high courts is not perfect but this is the best that has been developed.

2 mins

Press meet of 4 SC judges in 2018 'most unfortunate': Bobde

Dismissing the criticism about his tenure as the CJI and his failure to appoint judges to the SC while he was at the helm of affairs in the Supreme Court, he said that no appointment could be made as there was no consensus among collegium members.

1 min

Metro to reduce carbon footprint, harness solar energy for rail systems

Following review of comments or feedback from the stakeholders, the specifications will be finalised.

1 min

Genetics leading cause of glaucoma, say experts

Glaucoma occurs at any age, and some children are born with this disease. In infants, the most common symptoms that need to be looked out for are cloudy eyes, increased blinking, and watery eyes.

1 min

Maha BJP flip-flop over seat-sharing with ally Shinde

Bawankule showed his ambitious side while addressing his party leaders, saying it was supposed to be ahead of others in election matters.

1 min

Nitish's concession to Muslim staff during Ramzan has BJP fuming

BJP accused Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and his deputy Tejashwi Yadav of trying to turn Bihar into an ‘Islamic State’.

2 mins

BJP sees red over Raj govt's decision to create 19 new districts in poll yr

Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has surprised everyone with the move.

1 min

Dairy sector boosts rural economy as it creates job opportunities: Shah

Shah was the keynote speaker at the 49th Dairy Industry Conference hosted by the Indian Dairy Association (IDA) in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, today.

1 min

₹1,200-cr textile park to come up in Lucknow soon

Yogi Adityanath says the move will generate lakhs of jobs in UP

1 min

Russian attacks on Ukraine continues day after ICC arrest warrant

Ukraine was attacked by 16 Russian drones on Friday night, the Ukrainian Air Force said in the early hours of Saturday.

1 min

10,000-strong force storms Imran's house, arrests supporters

Main gate and walls of Zaman Park residence bulldozed; explosives and bomb-making materials seized in raid that took place after Imran left to appear in court.

2 mins

Trump says he will be arrested on Tuesday, asks supporters to protest

Prosecutors are weighing whether to charge Trump in the case, and speculation is rife that an indictment is likely.

1 min

BSNL 4G network to cover entire India in 18-24 months

BSNL's 4G network launch is still quite far away. The state-run telco is working with the Tata Consultancy (TCS) and the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DoT) to launch homegrown 4G. However, TCS has not even started the field trials yet. BSNL India has confirmed that its 4G launch is going to happen in the second half of 2023.

1 min

132 km pipeline to supply diesel to Bangladesh: PM

Minister Hardee p Puri and Assam’s Chief Minister Hemanta Sarma were present virtually too.

2 mins

Pvt investment slowdown in India

As per World Bank, gross capital formation was 22% of GDP in 2022 against 25% in FY14

3 mins

Sisters aim to lift women's boxing

In a sea of talented boxers in the ongoing IBA Women's World Championships in New Delhi, there are a couple of women who have come from the other side of the world to test their mettle.

2 mins

6-hitting for fun, nurse by passion: Laura story

The world is yet to see Laura Harris set the Women’s Premier League stage on fire.

2 mins

INDIA'S BOWLING ARROWHEAD

Shami's three wickets in the first ODI that broke open the game for India re-emphasises his importance, especially at a time when they are without Bumrah

2 mins

God of 21st century? The rise of artificial intelligence could spawn new religions

We are about to witness the birth of a new kind of religion. In the next few years, or perhaps even months, we will see the emergence of sects devoted to the worship of artificial intelligence (AI).

2 mins

NEW MEXICO'S NEW RULE ON NUCLEAR FUEL

The law aims to prevent spent N-fuel produced by commercial US power plants from being shipped to the state

1 min

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