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March 17, 2023

Govt okays defence proposals worth ₹70,500 cr

Out of the total proposals, the Indian Navy's proposals constitute more than Rs 56,000 crores, which largely include indigenous BrahMos missiles, Shakti Electronic Warfare systems, and Utility Helicopters.

2 mins

Rahul ready to clarify on his remarks, BJP wants apology

Cong leader says 'will speak in Parliament if allowed', claims govt was scared over Adani issue.

2 mins

Two pilots killed in Army helicopter crash in Arunachal

A search operation was carried out by the Indian Army, Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) and police after the crash.

1 min

Kavitha skips ED summons citing pending plea before apex court

Enforcement Directorate asks Kavitha to appear on March 20 after she skips previous notice.

1 min

Continuing stir, Opp MPs form human chain

Carrying placards, MPs from different political parties shouted slogans against the Modi government demanding a JPC to probe into the Adani row.

1 min

Supreme Court reserves verdict in Shiv Sena case

Sena Vs Sena in Supreme Court: CJI Chandrachud remarked that logical thing for Uddhav Thackeray was to face trust vote and once he lost, come to Supreme Court challenging Governor’s order for trust vote and violation of the whip by MLAs.

2 mins

Centre will probe Hill water project graft: Bista

Darjeeling MP urges union minister to halt all 'Har ghar jal' work, payments

2 mins

Had no role in recruitments: Partha Chatterjee

Chatterjee, who was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in the school jobs scam in July last year, sought five minutes to speak but his request was not entertained.

1 min

Government instructs departments to identify abandoned buildings

The state government has instructed its departments to identify abandoned buildings.

1 min

Mamata set to draw up roadmap for rural polls

She is also expected to meet Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav

1 min

Power restored in quick time after nor'wester damage: Minister Biswas

Power minister Aroop Biswas informed that the nor’wester last night caused damage to five districts of Darjeeling, Alipurduar, Kalimpong, Jalpaiguri and Cooch Behar.

1 min

Andhra Budget focuses on community welfare, women

State finance minister Buggana Rajendranath presented a Budget of Rs 2,79,279 crore.

2 mins

Murmu presents President's Colours to INS Dronacharya

President Droupadi Murmu arrived in Kochi on Thursday afternoon as part of her three-day visit to the state.

1 min

Process for 'Rajasthani Bhasha' as state official language begins

A high-level committee has been set up to study the model of language status in Jharkhand and Chattisgarh to frame a draft for Rajasthani Bhasha.

1 min

India is not Congress' fiefdom anymore, they can't digest it: Rijiju

He further added that Rahul can say whatever he wants but nobody can insult the country.

2 mins

CBI lodges FIR against Sisodia in Delhi govt's Feedback Unit case

The CBI has made the AAP leader as the accused number one in the snooping case

2 mins

Working not for forming next govt but welfare of next generations: Mann on 1 year in office

He said no stone will be left unturned for the well-being of the state adding that a new, progressive and vibrant Punjab will be carved out soon.

1 min

Ayush Ministry signs MoU with Ministry of Rural Development to empower rural youth

The Ministry of Ayush and the Ministry of Rural Development on Thursday signed an MoU to transform the rural youth into economically independent and globally relevant workforce.

1 min

India ranks 6th globally in R&D investment: Jitendra Singh

The government has been making sincere efforts to enhance the R&D expenditure and create adequate opportunities for the researchers that include the competitive extramural funding schemes, Singh said.

1 min

India's GDP to grow at 6 per cent in FY24: Report

A good rabi harvest would help cool food inflation, while the slowing economy should moderate core inflation.

1 min

Franklin Templeton Asset Management India says cooperating with ED

The firm has said that they will support the investigation agency in the probe and were willing to provide all the datas and information sought by the agency.

1 min

US futures tick down, regional bank stocks still sliding

Credit Suisse's shares soared 30% on Thursday after it announced the loan, bolstering confidence as fears about the banking system moved from the U.S. to Europe.

3 mins

Decisive day for Prez Macron's pension gamble in tense France

France’s showdown over a bill raising the retirement age from 62 to 64 heads toward a climax Thursday, either via a parliamentary vote or through a special presidential move to force it through the legislature.

1 min

Bank turmoil casts shadow over Europe interest rate decision

Markets are watching to see if the ECB will stick to its path of steep rate increases aimed at fighting inflation or dial back to a quarter-point hike.

2 mins

UN-backed inquiry accuses Russia of war crimes in Ukraine

Russian attacks against civilians in Ukraine, including systematic torture and killing in occupied regions, amount to war crimes and possibly crimes against humanity, according to a report from a U.N.-backed inquiry released Thursday.

1 min

Nikhat starts with a bangat Women's World Boxing C'ship

The pugilists from Azerbaijan looked clueless against Zareen’s strong jabs and quick movement in a thoroughly lopsided bout.

1 min

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