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March 19, 2023

'Situation on border with China fragile'

Takes dig at Rahul: 'He praises China, criticises India'.

1 min

Amritpal Singh on the run: Punjab Police

Police said a total of 78 persons have been arrested and several detained so far in the crackdown, while Amritpal Singh, head of suspected pro-Khalistan outfit 'Waris Punjab De' is still on the run.

2 mins

CJI: Collegium best system we have developed for appointment of judges

Chandrachud said judiciary has to be protected from outside influences if it has to be independent.

2 mins

Modi, Hasina inaugurate first cross-border energy pipeline

Foundation stone for construction of this pipeline was laid by the two PMs in 2018 Sept

2 mins

Discuss democracy in India in India, not abroad, says Rajnath

\"Some people try to hurt India's reputation on international stage\" Rajnath Singh slams Rahul Gandhi.

1 min

SSC scam: ED raids two properties of expelled Trinamul leader

The first ED team reached a residence owned by Bandopadhyay's wife Priyanka Bandopadhyay at Nivedita Park area in Bandel of Hooghly district.

1 min

City of Joy continues to hold on to harsh heritage

Plying across areas of North Kolkata ferrying people or piles of packages, such had been and still is the hand-pulled rickshaw in the ‘city of joy’.

1 min

Archaeologists hunt for 30k-yr-old human habitation in Bankura

The 10-day explorations continued between Dwarakeswar and Gandheswari river valleys, falling within the Chhatna, Gangajalghanti, Indpur, Onda, Bankura (Sudder), Patrasayar, Joypur and Indas blocks.

1 min

SSC scam: Minister cries foul after brother loses job

List had name of Khokan Mahata, younger brother of minister Srikanta Mahata

1 min

ISF MLA Naushad Siddiqui attacked

ISF MLA Naushad Siddiqui attacked in Kolkata, man slapped him in a packed meeting.

1 min

Indians wake up tired despite sleeping early: Report

Worrying about the future combined with excessive usage of cell phones before bedtime has led to deteriorating sleep habits in Indians.

1 min

He's crying for democracy after being rejected by public: JP Nadda slams Rahul Gandhi in K'taka

Intensifying his attack on Rahul Gandhi for his criticism of Indian democracy in London, Bharatiya Janata Party national president JP Nadda on Saturday said the leader whose party is being rejected by the public is saying that democracy is \"under attack\".

1 min

YouTuber surrenders in Bihar over fake videos of migrants attacked in TN

Manish Kashyap along with three others was booked under the charge of making a fabricated video where migrant labourers from Bihar were purportedly seen getting thrashed by local Tamilians.

1 min

KTR assures stringent action; BJP wants compensation for job aspirants

The Opposition BJP also demanded the resignation of the Telangana and action against TSPSC members

2 mins

Brahmapuram fire: NGT slaps ₹100 cr fine on Kochi civic body

The Principal Bench of NGT lamented for not fixing accountability for such failure, and no senior person has been held accountable.

1 min

Finally, after most demands accepted, AIKS calls off Maha farmers' 'long march'

The decision was taken after a meeting of the top AIKS leaders this afternoon at Vasind, Thane, where the 'long march' had halted since Thursday, said spokesperson P.S. Prasad

1 min

Indo-French opera enthralls Delhiites

Bringing Paris to Delhi. That's precisely what The Neemrana Music Foundation did with a veritable treat - an opera extravaganza 'La Vie Parisienne' recently at the Kamani auditorium here.

2 mins

NIA chargesheets 105 PFI cadres in different cases lodged across India

The NIA stated this in its latest chargesheet against 12 members of the National Executive Council of the now-banned PFI. With this, the agency said it had named 105 leaders and activists of the organisation in its five chargesheets.

1 min

India committed to realise goals of int'l millets campaign: PM

He was inaugurating the Global Millets (Shree Anna) Conference at IARI Campus in Delhi

3 mins

Delhi court rejects 'conman' Sukesh's plea seeking transfer of case to another judge

The court stated that the accused does not have the right to comment on the presiding officer, while expressing displeasure on the petition

1 min

India's gig economy in a limbo as online food deliveries slow down

With a spurt in online food and grocery delivery, especially in the pandemic years, India saw a meteoric rise in the gig economy, giving millions of people job opportunities.

2 mins

Govt according priority to 'Blue Economy': Singh

Jitendra Singh also mentioned the need for creating an Ocean Aquarium

1 min

First Republic Bank's financial woes deepening despite cash infusion

US' First Republic Bank's financial woes appeared to be deepening despite an industry-led emergency cash infusion, media reports said.

1 min

RBI Guv stresses on availability, affordability of grievance redressal mechanism in digital payments

Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das on Saturday stressed the importance of the availability and affordability of an expeditious grievance redressal mechanism in digital payments.

2 mins

Oppn BJP, Cong allege 'Officer Raj' in Odisha

BJP dares top babu to quit, join politics

2 mins

How a warrant for Putin puts new spin on Xi visit to Russia

International Criminal Court on Friday issued arrest warrant for Putin for war crimes in Ukraine

3 mins

Trump says he expects to be arrested, calls for protests

There is no evidence, however, that prosecutors have made any formal outreach to him.

2 mins

Biden welcomes ICC's war crimes charges against Putin

The ICC accused President Putin of committing war crimes in Ukraine - something President Biden said the Russian leader had \"clearly\" done.

1 min

Imran appears for hearing, live coverage banned

The ban comes after pitched battles between PTI supporters and law enforcement personnel spanning two days as the latter tried to execute a court-ordered arrest warrant

2 mins

Majoritarianism on March in Israel

The Israeli Parliament has given initial approval to several pieces of legislation, including a Bill protecting the prime minister from being declared unfit for office, or incapacitated, and another to allow settlements in the northern West Bank.

2 mins

Mohun Bagan become Hero ISL Champions after thrilling win over Bengaluru FC

ATK Mohun Bagan held their nerves in a tightly contested Hero Indian Super League (ISL) Final as they beat Bengaluru FC 4-3 on penalties to lift the Hero ISL title at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Goa on Saturday.

2 mins

Preeti, Nitu, & Manju win to reach pre-quarters

Three boxers have made it to the pre-quarterfinals, maintaining the host's hopes of a rich medal haul from the Women's World Boxing Championships at the Indira Gandhi Sports Complex

2 mins

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