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March 11, 2025

India's agricultural production surges to record high in 2024-25

India has achieved a record production of rice, wheat, maize, groundnut and soybean during 2024-25, according to the second advance estimates released by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare on Monday.

2 mins

ED raids former Chhattisgarh CM Baghel in ₹2,100 cr liquor scam case

In a massive operation, the Enforcement Directorate on Monday raided 14 locations linked to former Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel, his son Chaitanya Baghel, and their associates in connection with a Rs 2,100 crore liquor scam allegedly perpetrated during Baghel's tenure (2019-2022).

1 min

Centre not imposing any language anywhere: Pradhan

Describing the opposition to the three-language formula a \"political stand\", Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Monday said the Centre is open to discussing the issue despite Tamil Nadu taking a U-turn just before signing a MoU for the PM Schools for Rising India (PM SHRI) scheme.

1 min

Language, Delimitation Row Causes Uproar in Both Houses

Opposition Members Stage a Walkout from the RS Over the Issue of Delimitation and NEP

2 mins

My visit to Mauritius will open new chapter in ties: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expressed the confidence that his two-day visit to Mauritius from Tuesday will build on the foundations of the past and open a new and bright chapter in the relationship between the two nations.

1 min

AAP Claims Rise in Drug Abuse Cases, Demands Action

The AAP on Monday claimed that drug abuse is on the rise in the national capital and demanded action from Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on the same lines as Punjab.

1 min

Man arrested after 9 years for wife's murder

In a major breakthrough, the Crime Branch of the Delhi Police has solved a nine-year-old murder case, arresting the deceased woman's husband from Shahjahanpur, Bihar, a police official said on Monday.

1 min

Delhi Police busts mother-son drug syndicate; son on the run

A woman has been arrested while efforts are underway to apprehend her son for operating a drug syndicate in Delhi, police said on Monday.

1 min

NDMC Takes Steps to Ward Off Water Shortage in Summer

The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has made comprehensive preparations to prevent water shortage in the upcoming summer season under the 'Summer Action Plan 2025'.

1 min

Police Nab Dreaded Absconder in City

In a significant breakthrough, the Crime Branch Unit of Delhi Police has nabbed an absconding criminal for an attempted murder case from Palam village, an area in South West Delhi, a police official said on Monday.

1 min

CM Rekha Meets Union Ministers, Discusses Environmental and Economic Development

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta met with Union Ministers for Environment and Labour & Employment to discuss key issues affecting the national capital, aiming to advance the vision of a 'Viksit Delhi.'

1 min

32-yr-old shot dead, locals block highway in Ghazipur

Five people gunned down the youth in Ghazipur area of East Delhi

1 min

ABVP Is Not Just a Student Organisation but a School of Leadership, Says CM Rekha Gupta

On the second day of a three-day 'Student Parliament' organised by the ABVP, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said that the saffron organisation is a school of leadership.

1 min

AAP Criticises BJP Over Deteriorating Law & Order

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Monday criticized the BJP-led government over the law and order situation in the national capital, stating that it has \"completely collapsed\" under the ruling dispensation.

1 min

Women's empowerment not just slogan, but collective responsibility, says Speaker

Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta on Monday emphasised that women's empowerment is not just a slogan, but a collective responsibility that requires commitment from all sections of society.

1 min

Alka Lamba leads Mahila Congress rally for implementation of women's reservation

The All India Mahila Congress, led by its president Alka Lamba, staged a protest demonstration at the Jantar Mantar on Monday demanding the implementation of women's reservation by the BJP-led Central government.

1 min

UP govt hikes MSP on wheat

The Uttar Pradesh government has hiked the maximum support price of wheat by Rs 150 per quintal at par with the Centre's price in 2025-26.

1 min

UP govt launches new policy to revolutionise rural sanitation

The Uttar Pradesh Government has introduced a comprehensive new policy to enhance rural sanitation across the state significantly.

2 mins

Assam Budget 2025: Focus on tax relief, industrial growth, and human-wildlife harmony

Assam Finance Minister Ajanta Neog presented the much-anticipated budget for the fiscal year 2025-26 in the state assembly on Monday.

1 min

'UP govt to revise land circle rates across multiple districts including Lucknow soon'

The Yogi Adityanath government, striving to make Uttar Pradesh a leading state, is set to revise land circle rates in multiple districts, including Lucknow.

1 min

We have created huge employment opportunities in Tripura, says CM

BJP came to power in Tripura in 2018 by ending 25 years of CPI(M)-headed Left Front rule

3 mins

Kanhaiya Kumar to enter Bihar politics with state-wide padyatra, risking RJD's displeasure

The Congress Party is all set to launch its firebrand youth leader Kanhaiya Kumar into Bihar politics ahead of the state assembly elections, risking displeasure of its key regional ally the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD).

1 min

Benefits of education, technology must reach villages: Prez Murmu

President Droupadi Murmu on Monday emphasised that benefits of education and technology must reach villages for the country's balanced and sustainable development.

1 min

Jharkhand Mukti Morcha prepares to oppose delimitation draft

The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) has announced its opposition to the proposed Lok Sabha delimitation's current draft, scheduled to take effect after 2026.

2 mins

Ajit Pawar's ₹7.20-lakh crore Maha Budget allocates ₹36,000-cr for Ladki Bahin scheme

Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Ajit Pawar tabled a Rs 7.20-lakh crore Maharashtra Budget for fiscal year 2025-26 in the state assembly on Monday, allocating Rs 36,000 crore to implement the Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana, which was mentioned in its election poll manifesto.

2 mins

Zelenskyy flip leaves Europe in the cold

Post the disaster at the White House, Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in London to a warm welcome and support from European nations.

4 mins

Old order is making way for the new

Those gasps, splutters and screams you're hearing are the sounds of the old dying and the new being born right in front of our eyes, thanks to the ungentle midwifery of His Orange Eminence Donald Trump, the acquisitive emperor of sub-Canadian America.

3 mins

Micro minority community of Codavas demands security for actress Rashmika Mandana

In Karnataka, the national crush Rashmika Mandana, the Coorg-born actress belonging to the micro-minority, Codavas has today become the rallying point for this community that sees a threat to her from a Congress MLA for refusing to attend the Bengaluru International Film festival recently as symbolic of the oppression of the majority Kannada community let loose on them.

1 min

Kannada Actress Sent to 15-Day DRI Custody in Gold Smuggling Case

Kannada actress Ranya Rao and her business partner Tarun Raju have been arrested in the gold smuggling case, and sent to DRI custody for 15 and five days, respectively, even as the case continues to ruffle political feathers.

1 min

Stalin Hits Back at Union Minister Pradhan on NEP, Calls Him 'Arrogant'

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK party chief MK Stalin on Monday lashed out at Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan who during Lok Sabha proceedings today termed the State government as \"dishonest\" and \"ruining\" the future of students.

1 min

North Korea Fires Several Ballistic Missiles After the USA and South Korea Began Military Drills

North Korea fired several ballistic missiles into the sea Monday, South Korea's military said, hours after South Korean and American troops kicked off their large annual combined drills, which the North views as an invasion rehearsal.

1 min

Tokyo Was Filled With Charred Corpses After US Firebombing 80 Years Ago, Survivors Want Compensation

More than 1,000,000 people were killed in a single night 80 years ago Monday in the American firebombing of Tokyo, the Japanese capital.

3 mins

Impeached South Korean President Yoon Meets Ruling Party Leadership Day After Release From Jail

Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol met with the leadership of the ruling People Power Party (PPP) at his residence after he was released from detention, party officials said on Monday.

1 min

Mark Carney's Subsequent Investment: Canada's Future

Canada's next prime minister has managed the financial crisis, Brexit, and now Trump's trade war

2 mins

Israel cuts off electricity supply to Gaza

Israel cut off the electricity supply to Gaza, officials said Sunday, affecting a desalination plant producing drinking water for part of the arid territory.

1 min

Commercial vehicle industry to grow 3-5 pc YoY in wholesale volumes for FY26

Indian commercial vehicle (CV) industry is gearing up for a modest recovery, with ICRA forecasting a 3-5% year-on-year growth in wholesale volumes for Financial Year 2026.

1 min

Over 30 cr unorganised workers registered on e-Shram portal

Over 30.68 crore unorganised workers have already registered on e-Shram portal, with more than half of them being female at 53.68%, as on March 3, 2025, according to a written reply by the Union Minister of State for Labour & Employment, Shobha Karandlaje.

1 min

GRIDCON 2025 power summit to witness 150 exhibition cos, 30 country representatives

Union Minister of Power and Housing & Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal inaugurated the International Conference cum Exhibition titled GRIDCON 2025.

1 min

Govt set to appoint new Insurance Regulatory chief, invites applications

The tenure of the current Insurance Regulatory & Development Authority of India (Irdai) chairperson, Debasish Panda, is set to end on March 13, and the Ministry of Finance has invited applications for the post.

1 min

Market ends volatile session in the red

Nifty Oil and Gas index plunged the most at 1.9 pc followed by PSU Banks at 1.8 percent

2 mins

Government to further reduce dependency on imported crude oil, promote domestic production

The government has taken various measures to reduce the dependency on imported crude oil and to promote domestic production of oil and gas, the Parliament was informed on Monday.

1 min

Jadeja puts retirement rumours to rest with social media message

Seasoned all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja shut down the rumours over his potential retirement after India scripted a famous Champions Trophy victory by outwitting New Zealand with a four-wicket win in the final in Dubai.

1 min

Past & present generations of Team India players celebrate ICC CT 2025 title triumph

After winning the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final against New Zealand at the Dubai International cricket Stadium on Sunday, players from the Indian cricket team have expressed their delight after winning the title.

2 mins

'We have the squad to take on the world over next decade': Kohli

Every team goes through a phase of transition and the success of the team depends on how smoothly the baton is passed on to the next generation of cricketers.

3 mins

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