In this issue

March 26, 2023

Crisis: FM chairs meet to review functioning of PSBs

During the review meeting, an open discussion was held with the MDs and CEOs of PSBs on the global scenario comprising of the failure of the Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and the Signature Bank (SB).

2 mins

'Disqualified as PM is scared of my next speech on Adani'

Rahul Gandhi clarified that he never made any remark critical of the country abroad

2 mins

Modi in K'taka: BJP transformed politics of perception in India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said in Karnataka the BJP has transformed the “politics of perception” in the country into the “politics of performance”, claiming that the southern State has made up its mind to bring back the BJP's “double-engine government”.

1 min

Rahul punished for derogatory speech, not for asking questions: BJP

Rahul's utterances on Modi's surname were abusive, not critical and the BJP is going to launch a stir against his insult to OBCs - RAVI SHANKAR PRASAD

1 min

'Disturbed areas under AFSPA reduced in NE'

An area or district is notified as a ‘disturbed area’ under the AFSPA to facilitate the operations of the armed forces.

2 mins

SMC resumes anti-plastic bag drive

According to a section of civic body officials and councillors, the continuous awareness programmes and drive could curb the use of such bags.

2 mins

Concerns in Sikkim as feral dogs post a threat to wildlife

Freely-roaming canines in Sikkim's Tso Lhamo plateau are putting conservation efforts in the region in peril.

3 mins

NTCA pressure prompts Bengal govt to close tiger reserves for tourists once a week

However, those residing at the forest- slums within the reserve forest zone will have free entry and exit as usual.

1 min

Congress protests Rahul Gandhi disqualification

Party torches PM effigy in Siliguri, accuses Centre of witch-hunt

1 min

15 senior bureaucrats to oversee Duare Sarkar camps

Saumitra Mohan will look after West Midnapore while R Arya will look after Kharagpur and Ghatal.

1 min

Health dept alarm as city reports 13k plus TB cases

Meanwhile, 272 TB-related deaths were also reported in the state capital during the period.

1 min

State police defines role of civic volunteers

Notifies rules for induction, training, termination of duty

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KCR to hold his second meeting in Maharashtra

Despite all the troubles faced by his daughter Kalvakuntla Kavitha in connection with the Delhi liquor scam he is planning the expansion of the party in Maharashtra.

1 min

India ready to become voice of Global South in TB fight: Mandaviya

Union health and family welfare minister Mansukh Mandaviya was addressing the 36th board meeting of Stop TB Partnership in Varanasi.

1 min

EC unlikely to hold bypoll in Wayanad immediately

Experts say the EC won’t take a decision on Wayanad by-poll in a hurry, in the backdrop of its past experience of the Lakshadweep bypoll announcement.

1 min

UP a state of festivals today, not mafia: Yogi

Adityanath government celebrates its 6th year in power in Uttar Pradesh

1 min

Amit Shah blows MP poll bugle, castigates Congress

He said that the Congress never did anything for the uplift of the poor and backward classes

1 min

Congress should support regional parties where they are strong: Akhilesh Yadav

Mr Yadav, in a statement here on Saturday, said that all the regional parties of the country are fighting strongly against the BJP in their respective states.

1 min

'Control your goons', Chhattisgarh BJP tells Baghel

His membership was terminated only after he was sentenced to 2 years by a lower court in Gujarat.

1 min

India's forex reserves rise sharply by $12.798 billion

Gold reserves during the latest week rose by $2.187 billion to $44.109 billion

1 min

Second G20 Framework Working Group meeting concludes in Chennai

The Framework Working Group focuses on global macroeconomic issues and deliberates on how policy cooperation can be enhanced to achieve strong, sustainable, balanced, and inclusive growth (SSBIG). The agenda for the meeting involved discussions on the global economic outlook and risks with a particular emphasis placed on inflation, macroeconomic implications of food and energy insecurity, climate change, and transition policies.

1 min

Torrent Investments not to participate in second auction for Reliance Capital

Torrent Investments Not To Participate In 2nd Auction For Reliance Capital; Hinduja Sole Bidder.

1 min

AIIMS-Bhubaneswar logs average 60 TB cases a month

Post-COVID normalization of the health care system has accelerated newly diagnosed TB cases.

1 min

Mahanadi water crisis grave, says Bijay Mahapatra

Inflow to Hirakud reservoir at its lowest, may reach dead storage level

2 mins

UK, EU adopt new post-Brexit 'Windsor Framework' deal

According to their joint statement, both the UK and the EU had taken a ‘positive approach’

2 mins

Mississippi tornadoes kill 23, injure dozens overnight

The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency said in a Twitter post that search and rescue teams from local and state agencies were deployed to help victims impacted by the tornadoes.

3 mins

Biden, Trudeau say 'inseparable' nations won't fail Ukraine

Biden and Trudeau met just days after Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks for the first time since the start of the war.

2 mins

Saudi-Iran rapprochement: A victory for China's efforts

After years of mutual animosity, suspected attacks and tales of rivalry between the two countries

3 mins

NZ tells China its concern on lethal aid to Russia

New Zealand Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta has expressed concern to China over any provision of lethal aid to support Russia in its war against Ukraine during a meeting with her Chinese counterpart.

1 min

Women's World Boxing C'ships: Saweety, Nitu clinch gold medals

Saweety stunned 2018 World Champion Wang Lina of China 4-3 after bout review.

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