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March 10, 2023

SC: Discoms, instrumentalities of State, cannot speak contrary to the govt's stand

The Supreme Court has said that the power distribution companies (Discoms) which are the instrumentalities of State cannot take position inconsistent with the stand/policy of the government, as it ruled in favour of Adani Power Maharashtra Limited’s (APML) claim to compensatory fuel tariff for the high cost it paid for imported coal, due to shortfall in domestic supply by Coal India Limited and other coal companies.

2 mins

Modi, Albanese Bond Over Cricket At Ahmedabad Test

The two Prime Ministers to kick off first in-person India-Australia Annual Summit

2 mins

Centre draws up strategy to ensure availability of power during summer

As part of the strategy, the power utilities have been directed to undertake maintenance for coal-based power plants well in advance so that no planned maintenance is required during the crunch period.

1 min

Delhi excise policy scam: Jailed Sisodia arrested by ED a day before bail hearing

A day before a court hearing on his bail plea, the AAP leader and former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday in connection with the 202122 Delhi excise policy case.

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'18 Opp parties to take part in Delhi protest'

While agreeing to appear before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on 11 March, Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) MLC Kalvakuntla Kavitha today questioned why BJP national general secretary (organisation) BL Santosh has evaded questioning by SIT in the MLA poaching case in Telangana.

2 mins

'India, Aus pact will unlock true potential of bilateral trade'

Trade pact with India will unlock potential for future investments: Aus PM

1 min

Three more baby deaths at Kolkata govt hospitals

The other baby succumbed to the same infection at Medical College Hospital (MCH).

1 min

Govt appoints VCS; Prof Poddar gets DHU

Senior Special Secretary, Higher Education Department, today issued a notification today in this regard.

3 mins

DMs tasked with heritage tourism plan in districts: Babul Supriyo

The minister said work was on to upgrade the heritage tourism website to make it more user and navigation friendly for easy information.

1 min

CM Mamata urges Centre to clear dues

The Chief minister said 1.86 cr fake ration cards were cancelled

1 min

'CPM offered ₹30 cr to withdraw allegations against Kerala CM'

Swapna Suresh, the prime accused in the Kerala gold smuggling case, on Thursday alleged that CPI-M Kerala secretary MV Govindan through an intermediary offered her Rs 30 crore to withdraw the allegations against Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and his family and asked her to leave the country.

2 mins

Indian Navy concludes its largest war game

70 Navy ships, six submarines and 75 aircraft participated in exercise TROPEX

2 mins

Dr. Jitendra Singh announces research grants, funds portal for women scientists

The portal will become functional with effect from 1 April.

2 mins

KTR alleges Adani is Modi proxy

In a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Telangana minister and BRS leader KT Rama Rao today alleged that Gautam Adani was Narendra Modi’s “proxy” and said it was a case of “one nation and one friend.”

2 mins

Protests in J&K after tainted firm hired for recruitment role

Job aspirants, political parties have criticised the administration for standing on prestige on the issue

2 mins

PM Modi to address Post-Budget webinar on Economic Empowerment of Women

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will tomorrow address a post-Budget webinar on “Economic Empowerment of Women,” being organized jointly by the Ministries of Women and Child Development and Rural Development.

1 min

China, India growing per capita emissions to appease domestic constituencies: US

China and India will play critical roles in determining the trajectory of temperature rise, a report by the US intelligence community said, adding that the two neighbours are the first and third largest emitting countries, respectively.

1 min

Indian telecom market sees 36 pc value growth in offline retail

The Indian telecom market saw 36 per cent value growth in offline retail last year, and 2023 is expected to be stable with value-driven growth for the domestic telecom market compared to 2022, a report said on Thursday.

1 min

Sitharaman meets US Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo

The two leaders also appreciated the substantial and multifaceted India-US relations

1 min

Govt successfully bids out 29 coal blocks for commercial mining

The Coal Ministry had put up 29 reserves on auction for commercial mining last month, all of which have been bid out, sources informed. The last of the 29 mines was bid out successfully earlier in the day. With all the 29 mines expected to begin production by 2024-25, i.e. by the next two years, the government is hoping that all these coal mines put together will enhance the overall national average output by an additional 7%.

1 min

India's digital payments market will more than triple to $10 trn by 2026: Report

In a country witnessing rapid growth, it comes as no surprise that India also has one of the fastest-growing fintech landscapes in the world, driven primarily by the advancement in digital payments segment.

3 mins

EU considers sending more military support to Ukraine

European Union (EU) defence ministers discussed the idea of sending further military support to Ukraine, at an informal meeting in the Swedish capital Stockholm.

2 mins

Biden budget seeks big deficit cuts in challenge to GOP

With the government at risk of defaulting, President Joe Biden on Thursday will make his opening offer in a high-stakes debate over federal finances as he proposes a federal budget that would cut deficits by nearly $3 trillion over the next decade.

2 mins

North Korea fires ballistic missile toward sea: Seoul

The launch came as the United States and South Korea prepare to hold their biggest combined military training exercises in years next week to counter the threat of North’s nuclear arsenal.

1 min

Russian barrage slams targets across Ukraine

Rockets hit residential buildings in 10 regions, killing at least six civilians

2 mins

AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers: India register 6-O victory over Indonesia

The India U-20 women's national football team made it two wins from two in Group F of the AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers Round 1 with a solid 6-0 victory over Indonesia at the Viet Tri Stadium, here on Thursday.

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4th Test, Day 1: Khawaja ton puts visitors on driver's seat

At stumps, Australia scored 255/4, with Khawaja going strong at 104 and Green unbeaten at 49

2 mins

Sneha shoots 68 to open 2-shot lead in 5th leg of Women's Pro Golf Tour

The Hyderabad golfer who has won more times on the Tour as an amateur than as a pro, had five birdies and an eagle against three bogeys.

1 min

Ankita, No. 1 seed Brenda advance to quarterfinals of ITF Women's Open

Home favourite Ankita Raina and top-seeded Brenda Fruhvirtova of Czech Republic extended their impressive run to enter the singles quarter-finals in the KPB Trust ITF Women’s Open with contrasting wins at the KSLTA Stadium in Bengaluru on Thursday.

1 min

Champion reduced to also-ran ignominy

To kick off with the moral of the story: the truth will ouch.

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