In this issue

March 25, 2023

DISQUALIFIED

Rahul no longer Wayanad MP, declares LS secretariat; entire Oppn condemns action; Congress plans nationwide 'save democracy' protests from Monday

2 mins

Need action, not assurances: MEA on vandalism at missions abroad

Addressing the weekly briefing, External Affairs Ministry spokesman Arindam Bagchi said New Delhi also expects the host governments to take measures to prevent recurrence of such incidents. Indian missions in London, British Columbia, and San Francisco were vandalised recently, allegedly by pro-Khalistan activists following the police action against radical preacher Amritpal Singh in Punjab.

1 min

No debate. Finance Bill passed with 45 amendments, including tax tweaks

The amendments to the Finance Bill include the imposition of short-term capital gains tax on the interest income from debt mutual funds and higher securities transaction tax (STT) on options and futures trade, among others.

1 min

Get set for proactive disaster handling in TN

Early warning systems to be made accessible

2 mins

TN govt 'softens' stance on National Edu Policy

A common system along with state's own education system: Min Ponmudy

2 mins

TNPL begins uprooting of invasive trees to counter ecological concerns

Wattles and Senna spectabilis to be fully removed in 2 years, says addl chief secy Supriya Sahu

2 mins

'FILE REPORT ON TEMPLE LAND ENCROACHMENT'

It expressed displeasure over numerous complaints

1 min

Leo's making video throws light on 'bloody' condition of spot workers

The makers of Lokesh Kanagaraj's upcoming film, Leo, have faced flak after a video titled 'The Crew Behind Leo' was released on Thursday.

1 min

20 pigs isolated, to be culled in Namakkal over swine flu fear

The Animal Husbandry Department has quarantined four people and over 20 pigs in a farm near Rasipuram after a pig died allegedly of African swine flu.

1 min

BJP parliamentary board will take final call on ties in TN, says Annamalai

Sources said Annamalai explained his recent remarks about the alliance strategy in Tamil Nadu to national leaders and said his aim was the growth of the BJP in the state.

1 min

Will ensure absentees of plus 2 language paper take supplementary exam: Min

Minister Poyyamozhi explained said these students were declared all-pass and promoted from class 10 to 11 in 2020-2021 during the Covid-19 pandemic.

1 min

It's time to reclaim TN's spot in IT ecosystem: PTR

He was speaking on the topic of 'The role of information technology in shaping a trillion dollar economy', at the state government's Imagine technology conference in the city.

1 min

Indian rocket boys looking for launch pad in western Australia

Multi-modal space ports being developed in Australia to test rockets manufactured globally

1 min

Outdoor courts, self defence classes for corpn school girls

This is part of the government initiative to encourage sports among girl students along with self-defence training under Nirbhaya Funds.

1 min

Vokkaligas, Lingayats get 2% more quota, Muslims moved to EWS category

CM Basavaraj Bommai says that the share of 12 backward Muslim sub-castes in the Category 1 quota won't be affected.

1 min

2013 KL double murder: death penalty for accused

Judge slaps a fine of ₹2 lakh on convict, who was a close relative of the victims, calls crime 'rarest of rare incidents'

1 min

Rahul thinks he is above govt, judiciary: Thakur

BJP asks Rahul to reflect on why he got poor legal advise despite Congress having a ‘battery’ of good lawyers.

1 min

United Oppn takes govt head on over Rahul's disqualification

Setting aside their political differences with the Grand Old Party, leaders of TMC, AAP and SP slam BJP and come out in support of the Congress leader

2 mins

Rahul refused to say sorry to Surat court: Cong leader

Parliamentary affairs minister Pralhad Joshi slammed Rahul Gandhi for being unapologetic even after the Surat court's verdict in the defamation case on Thursday.

1 min

Qatar likely to frame individual charges against 8 Navy veterans

Some family members are also hoping that the Amir of Qatar grants a pardon during the ongoing month of Ramadan.

1 min

How petition filed by late SC lawyer has triggered national debate

AFTER the Surat District Court's conviction of Rahul Gandhi and his subsequent disqualification by the Lok Sabha Secretariat as an MP has triggered a political storm, a Kerala connection has emerged in this case.

1 min

'Dry' Bihar grossly under-reported hooch deaths in Saran, says NHRC

In an 18-page report issued on Thursday, the NHRC claimed that the district administration had cremated the bodies of 33 people without any post-mortem.

1 min

TB will lose, India will win, says PM

Inaugurates 'One World TB Summit' in Varanasi, exudes confidence of disease eradication

1 min

Amritpal was ready with pvt militia, emblem & currency

Talking to the media, SSP of Khanna, Amneet Kondal, said, “The Khalistan flag had some Urdu words written on it.“

1 min

Tripura Speaker: BJP wins as Motha abstains from voting

TIPRA Motha, which had joined CPI(M) and Congress in putting up a joint Opposition candidate, abstained, a move that came days after the BJP made fresh overtures towards party chief Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma.

1 min

N Korea says it tested underwater N-drone

It comes about a week after Pyongyang test-fired its largest missile— a Hwasong-17.

1 min

US' Syria strike kills 14 pro-Iran fighters

FOURTEEN pro-Iran fighters were killed in US air strikes on Syria carried out in retaliation for a drone attack that left an American dead and wounded six others, a war monitor said Friday.

1 min

Macron under pressure as protests lead to bloodshed

King Charles III's visit cancelled amid unrest over pension reforms

1 min

Top-level exits continue in Nykaa as 5 more resign

Nykaa records five top-level exits amid stock price pressure

1 min

Govt hikes DA by 4% from 38% to 42%; extends Ujjwala subsidy by 1 yr

Union minister Anurag Thakur on Friday announced that the government has extended subsidy under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana for another year.

1 min

Shares fall for 2nd straight session, Sensex sheds 398 pts

On a weekly basis, the BSE benchmark fell 462.8 points or 0.79%, while the Nifty slipped 155 points or 0.9%.

1 min

Tax advantage on debt MF to go, bank FDs may gain

Tax benefit was biggest reason for investors to choose debt funds

2 mins

Tax on royalty, technical fees to non-resident firms hiked

The withholding tax is usually paid by the Indian company and India Inc is still weighing out the impact of the move on their policies.

1 min

Saweety looks to display gold mettle

Having confirmed her second World C'ships medal, Haryana's pugilist hoping to sign off with top finish

3 mins

Arundhati to reignite turns spiritual her dreams

For the past eight years, Bhagya hasn’t watched her daughter play in person. Which is why, when Arundhati asked her mom to come for a game or two during the ongoing Women’s Premier League, she was surprised.

3 mins

Russia plans to skip Earth Hour event

The move comes as Russia cracks down on most foreign-linked groups since its offensive in Ukraine, including climate-orientated organisations.

1 min

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