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March 21, 2023

Parliament shows no sign of ending stalemate over Rahul's apology

Even after a week lost in disruptions, Parliament failed to resume normal work on Monday as the Government remained stuck on its demand for Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's apology for his UK speeches and the Opposition shouted for a JPC probe into the Adani Group's financial irregularities.

1 min

Modi-Kishida to boost cooperation in Indo-Pacific

Kishida said Japan would mobilise more than $75 bn in the Indo-Pacific region by 2030

2 mins

'For transparency, not secrecy', SC for putting an end to sealed cover note practice

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to accept in a sealed cover Centre’s “confidential note” relating to payment of One Rank One Pension (OROP) saying that it was “averse” to such a practice as it okayed the staggered payment of OROP arrears till February 28, 2024.

2 mins

SC: All HCs to have online RTI portals in three months

The Supreme Court on Monday asked all the High Courts across the country to establish online Right to Information portals as has already been done by it.

1 min

NSA to be slapped on Amritpal as ISI link surfaces

Even as Khalistani preacher Amritpal Singh is still absconding, Punjab Police on Monday said National Security Act (NSA) is likely to be invoked against the Waris Punjab De’ chief.

2 mins

British govt's duty to protect Indian High Commission: Oppn

Several opposition parties on Monday said that the responsibility of protecting the Indian embassies and High Commission abroad is of the host country and the Indian government must take up the matter diplomatically with these countries, including the UK, Canada, Australia, the US etc.

1 min

Xi makes 1st Moscow visit as Putin wages Ukraine war

Chinese leader Xi Jinping arrived in Moscow on Monday for a three-day visit that shows off Beijing’s new swagger in world diplomatic affairs and offers a welcome political lift for Russian President Vladimir Putin just days after an international arrest warrant was issued for him on war crimes charges related to the war in Ukraine.

1 min

Climate ministers meet in Copenhagen

It will focus on catalyzing the implementation of the outcomes from COP27

2 mins

Volunteer doctors providing critical care near Ukraine war front lines

In a cramped municipal building in this former front-line village, its front window boarded up with plywood, a team of volunteer specialist doctors have set up a mobile clinic.

2 mins

Trump's call for protests gets muted reaction by supporters

Former President Donald Trump’s calls for protests ahead of his anticipated indictment in New York have generated mostly muted reactions from supporters, with even some of his most ardent loyalists dismissing the idea as a waste of time or a law enforcement trap.

2 mins

Trump ally to appear before NYC grand jury eyeing charges

A lawyer allied with Donald Trump is expected to testify Monday before a New York grand jury, giving the former president an indirect opportunity to make a case that he shouldn’t face criminal charges over hush money paid during his 2016 campaign.

1 min

Macron government faces no-confidence votes over unpopular retirement reform

France’s government is fighting for its survival Monday against no-confidence motions filed by lawmakers who are furious that President Emmanuel Macron used special constitutional powers to force through an unpopular bill raising the retirement age from 62 to 64 without giving them a vote.

1 min

Biden's appeals court nominee faces rare Democratic scrutiny

One of President Joe Biden’s nominees to a federal appeals court has generated rare concern from some Democrats and outside groups over his signature on a legal brief defending a parental notification law in New Hampshire, injecting the issue of abortion into his confirmation fight from an unexpected flank.

1 min

CM plays ball with ₹50L gift for Mohun Bagan

CM gift followed after the city team had won the Indian Super League

1 min

K'taka polls will send out a message to the nation: Kharge

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said on Monday that the upcoming Assembly elections in Karnataka is very crucial as it will send out a message to the entire nation.

1 min

TDP and YSRCP MLAs come to blows in AP Assembly

Demanding adjournment motion to discuss (GO) curbing road shows, meetings on roads

2 mins

Telangana govt vs Governor: SC asks SG to seek instructions on govt's plea over delay in assent to Bills

The Supreme Court on Monday asked Solicitor General Tushar Mehta to seek instructions on a plea filed by the Telangana government seeking directions to Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan to clear ten Bills passed by the Assembly, which are awaiting her assent.

2 mins

Excise policy scam: Sisodia's judicial custody in CBI case extended till 3 April

A Delhi court on Monday extended Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and former deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia's judicial custody till April 3, by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in connection with the now-scrapped excise policy case.

2 mins

'India aims to launch global initiative on digital health'

The objective of the framework was to converge the global efforts for digital health

2 mins

Stating Intent

The Joint Statement, thus, clearly shows that India and Australia are keen to take nationally appropriate actions to reduce emissions other than continuing international collaboration to fight climate change. Such a stance seems to be a much needed one as sometimes environmental activists either focus only on national issues or on international issues, thus pitting the local against the global. The joint statement shows a remarkable balance

6 mins

Will the Middle East détente endure?

The Middle East’s security landscape could be transformed by an unanticipated development that took place earlier this month.

4 mins

Much ado about nothing

The International Criminal Court (ICC) based in The Hague has issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin and Maria Lvova-Belova, the country’s Commissioner for Children’s Rights.

4 mins

European bank shares drop after Credit Suisse bailout

European bank shares are proving volatile as investors remain concerned about wider problems in the industry.

1 min

EPFO added 14.86 lakh net members in January 2023

The provisional payroll data of the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) released today highlights that EPFO has added 14.86 lakh net members in the month of January 2023.

2 mins

Mobile users to lose $58 billion in scam calls globally this year

Mobile users are expected to lose a massive $58 billion to fraudulent scam calls globally this year, a report showed on Monday.

1 min

Focus on universal social security and its portability: Bhupender Yadav tells G20 Labour Group

Union Minister for Labour and Employment Bhupender Yadav has told the Labour20 (L20) group under India's G20 presidency to focus on universal social security and its portability across the world, and particularly work to bring the informal sector under the ambit of social security.

1 min

AI platforms for healthcare industry to reach $4.3 bn in 2024: Report

The market for Artificial Intelligence (AI) platforms for the entire healthcare industry is set to grow to $4.3 billion in 2024 from $1.5 billion in 2019, according to a report on Monday.

1 min

Fear of financial crisis keeps investors away from market

The Sensex of BSE opened at 57,773.55 and closed at 57,628.95 points

1 min

WPL: Dayalan, Gardner power Gujarat Giants to 178/6 against UP Warriorz

Half-centuries from Ashleigh Gardner and Dayalan Hemalatha helped Gujarat Giants reach a challenging 178/6 in their 20 overs in Women's Premier League (WPL) match against UP Warriorz at the Brabourne Stadium here on Monday.

2 mins

IPL 2023: Mumbai Indians begin preparations

Five-time IPL Champions Mumbai Indians have begun their preparation for the upcoming season of IPL 2023, here.

1 min

World Boxing C'ships: Sakshi, Lovlina cruise into quarters

Olympics bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain and the Asian Championships bronze medallist Sakshi Choudhary came up with stellar performances as they thrashed their rivals by identical 5-0 verdicts to move into the quarter finals of the 75 and 52kg categories respectively at the Rs 20 crore Mahindra IBA Women’s World Boxing Championships at the Indira Gandhi Sports Complex here on Monday.

2 mins

FA Cup: ManU's late comeback seals their place in semifinal

Three red cards in a span of two minutes to Fulham players allowed Manchester United to make a late comeback in the FA Cup quarter-finals on Sunday at Old Trafford, as they defeated the London club by 3-1.

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