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March 31, 2023

14 DEAD AS ROOF OF WELL CAVES IN AT INDORE TEMPLE

14 devotees were killed after a slab covering a well inside a temple, which also served as the floor, in Madhya Pradesh's Indore broke on Thursday morning.

1 min

Tripura BJP MLA caught watching porn in Assembly

Jadav Lal Nath, the MLA of Bagbassa constituency in North Tripura district, claimed obscene videos started playing on his phone when he received a call on it.

1 min

US judge says spouses of H-1B visa holders can work during their stay

The H1B visa programme is designed to allow skilled foreign workers to come to the United States and work for American companies.

1 min

Slew of space projects, with some moneymakers

A slew of space missions have been lined up for this year, which are expected to enhance the country share in the global space economy as well.

1 min

Chennai movie theatre denies entry to tribal family, backtracks after protests

Video of family being denied entry to watch Silambarasan-starrer despite valid tickets goes viral. Cinema hall cites movie’s U/A censor certificate as reason, says family watched film later.

1 min

Dahi label nahi as food safety regulator blinks

FSSAI now OK with curd and regional name

1 min

Police bust nationwide 'work from home' racket, 2 arrested

During the investigation, the police also found the involvement of Chinese nationals in the crime, said officials.

2 mins

Police ramp up security as people take out Ram Navami procession

Police restrict celebrations within a 100-metre stretch amid heavy security; locals call it ‘another attempt at disturbing peace’; more than 1,000 take part in rally; slogans like ‘Ayodhya toh jhanki hai, Mathura, Kashi baaki hai’ raised.

1 min

AAP's poster attack: BJP wants to control nation

'Modi Hatao, Desh Bachao campaign' in 22 states points to unfulfilled promises made by BJP to all sections

1 min

Rise in Covid cases: No need to panic, says Bharadwaj

Bharadwaj said that people who have influenza or flu-like symptoms should wear masks. Chief Minister will chair a review meeting on the COVID-19 situation on Friday.

1 min

L-G, BJP trying to stop power subsidy: Atishi

Minister alleges dept is forced to prepare plan to stop free electricity to farmers

1 min

Last date to apply online in pvt schools under EWS quota extended to April 8

The admission process for children in the general category started last year.

1 min

Students to teach people to be happy

‘Live mindfully’ will be the lesson, the students will teach.

1 min

EPS says AIADMK-BJP ties will continue for 2024 LS polls

Earlier on Wednesday, Union Home Minister and BJP leader Amit Shah also has underlined that the alliance of his party with the AIADMK in Tamil Nadu will continue for the 2024 parliamentary polls.

1 min

Nadda calls off Telangana visit at the last minute

This was announced by the BJP’s Telang ana unit late on Thursday.

1 min

BSY: BJP will return to power in K'taka

Veteran Lingayat leader says Rahul Gandhi is no match for PM Narendra Modi

2 mins

PM to visit Bandipur Reserve to mark 50 years of Project Tiger

Modi, who will be visiting the poll-bound state for the seventh time in recent weeks, will also be releasing the latest tiger census report and the government’s vision for tiger conservation.

1 min

Germany 'takes note' of Rahul case

Fresh war of words erupts between BJP and Congress following Digvijaya Singh's tweet

2 mins

'1k cities to be garbage-free by 24'

Campaign for over 400,000 women entrepreneurs taking up leadership in urban sanitation, Urban India has become Open Defecation Free (ODF).

1 min

MoD pushes for indigenous buys, inks deals worth ₹32K cr

In a big push for self-reliance, the defence ministry on Thursday signed a raft of contracts for indigenous military hardware worth ₹32,100 crore.

2 mins

BJP MLA threatens to sue his own govt over water scheme

The Gujarat BJP problems are being worsened by MLAs from within the party rather than opposition parties.

1 min

Grand-alliance sees red as Shah set to visit Patna, his 4th in 6 months

Shah will address a public meeting in Nawada and also attend Samrat Ashoka’s birth anniversary function in Sasaram the next day.

1 min

Violence in Bengal during Ram Navami processions

Vehicles, including police jeeps, torched as clashes break out between two groups; Tension in Howrah & Park Circus in Kolkata; RAF deployed

1 min

Nukkad classes: Group study near homes bring students back to schools

As of now, seven such classes are being conducted for more than 267 students enrolled in the school.

1 min

Charles calls for European unity in Germany

Charles pays first overseas state visit as monarch to Germany

1 min

Planners of 2008 Mumbai attack must pay price: Israel

Amir Ohana will travel to India for four days starting March 31, on his first official visit abroad after assuming office in December last year.

1 min

Pope's health progressively improving, says Vatican

The Vatican said he would remain for a few days of treatment; his audiences were cancelled through Friday.

1 min

US reporter detained in Russia over alleged spying

Moscow court orders two-month detention of Wall Street Journal's Evan Gershkovich

2 mins

Finserv biz demerger: Reliance shareholders to meet on May 2

Demerger expected to create a behemoth in financial services space.

1 min

PhonePe calls off $200 mn ZestMoney acquisition

The deal between Walmart-backed PhonePe and Zest Money is off. The company's board and investors were made privy to the development over the last few days.

1 min

Fundraising via initial public offer halves in FY23

Nearly 40% of total Rs 52,116 crore garnered was by LIC

1 min

Spacetech start-ups venturing into satellite positioning, security market

More and more near-collisions and increasing risk of maneuverable satellites posing risks and critical capabilities have to be ISRO-led, he added.

1 min

PSBS face several challenges: FinMin

Ministry raises concerns over unfavourable deposits rates, shrinking NIM, likely MTM losses

1 min

Mercedes optimistic ahead of Oz GP

While they remain well adrift of the dominant Red Bull team, Wolff said their W14 car was improving.

2 mins

SEASON 16, EPISODE 1

Another season of the world's richest franchise-based cricket league kicks off with holders Gujarat facing perennial winners Chennai

3 mins

'Better-Prepared' Sai Ready To Conquer IPL

From making a name in the 2021 Tamil Nadu Premier League to becoming one of the top batters for the state, the southpaw has come a long way.

2 mins

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