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March 27, 2023

Press Club of Sikkim members talk their activities with Guv

At the outset, Mr Khawas, along with PCS general secretary Dilli Ram Dulal, briefed the Governor on the regular activities of the PCS, including its annual awards.

1 min

Cops biased, claim Siliguri BJP leaders

The party is planning to explore legal options.

1 min

Dengue threat: SMC works to clear vacant plots of waste

Sources at the corporation said that discarded items have been left out in the open on those plots of land. Vector control teams (VCT) are conducting spraying at the potential breeding grounds on seized and unclaimed vehicles on the police station compounds.

2 mins

Thieves steal donation box from Lokenath temple

Baba Lokenath Mondir Society members informed the Bhaktinagar police station of the matter this evening, it is learnt.

1 min

'Organ donors should come forward in maximum nos'

Urging organ donors should come forward in maximum numbers, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the government has also decided to abolish the age cap of 65 years for organ donation.

2 mins

Attacks on Indian mission: India lodges protest with Canada

India has lodged a strong protest with Canada over the actions of separatist and extremist elements against the Indian diplomatic mission and consulates in Canada this week.

1 min

'Unity among farmers key': KCR's BRS to contest rural polls in Maharashtra

Accusing the BJP- Shiv Sena combine of putting roadblocks on the path of expansion of BRS in Maharashtra party chief K Chandrasekhar Rao today announced his party will contest in the upcoming Panchayat elections in the neighbouring state to build up the party at the grassroots.

2 mins

ISRO's LVM3 rocket successfully puts 36 OneWeb satellites into lower earth orbit

ISRO successfully launches India's largest LVM3 rocket carrying 36 satellites from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, in Sriharikota on Sunday.

2 mins

'Our family nurtured India's democracy with their blood'

Cong leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra slams BJP; workers observe Sankalp Satyagraha at Rajghat

2 mins

'Sex work is nothing to be ashamed of'

The fact remains, however, that despite several judicial verdicts and legislative protection, both sex workers and their wards are often subjected to social stigma.

2 mins

Plea to save trees on Jessore road

Members of the Jessore Road Gach Bachao Committee (JRGBC) on Saturday made an impassioned plea to save over 300 century-old trees that are earmarked to be chopped down, organising a human chain at Dharmatala in front of the Lenin statue.

1 min

TMC: Raju Bista, BJP leaders conspired to block state funds

TMC wanted to know what happened to 1,000 crore allocated for tea gardens

1 min

State's Suvidha portal wins accolades in Chennai

The Suvidha portal has been developed for the smooth movement of vehicles at various ICPs of Bengal.

2 mins

Governor lays stress on freedom of the Press

Referring to the IJA he said centenary celebration of the organization means a centenary of vigilance.

1 min

Those who weaken democracy cannot observe 'Satyagraha': Adityanath

Taking a jibe at the ‘Satyagraha’ programme of the Congress, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday said that those who weaken democracy cannot observe ‘Satyagraha’.

1 min

Like-minded Opposition leaders to meet in Parliament to discuss strategy for floor of house

However, after the disqualification of Rahul Gandhi's Lok Sabha membership, the Parliament session is expected to witness a ruckus.

2 mins

Egos of some Congress leaders have grown too big: BJP chief

He questioned on what grounds the Congress was carrying out Satyagraha and said the nation would never forgive the Congress.

1 min

BJP's OBCMPs to meet Nadda; Rahul's remarkto be discussed

The BJP's OBC Morcha will be flagging the Rahul Gandhi issue in their Gaon Gaon Ghar Ghar campaign

3 mins

Waiting for India's policy to offer OneWeb's satellite broadband services in country: Mittal

He also said India has a big role to play as regards OneWeb as the user terminals will be made in the country.

1 min

House panel greenlights audit into cost escalation at EV charging stations

The fact came out in a recent report of the Parliamentary Committee on Estimates.

2 mins

Govt working towards taking number of airports beyond 200 in 4 years: Scindia

\"This effort will give equal importance to large metro airports as well as remote airports providing last mile connectivity,\" he said, while flagging off the first IndiGo Airline Delhi-DharamshalaDelhi flight.

1 min

Uncertainty, volatility to dominate last week of financial year's trading

SENSEX lost 0.80 per cent to close at 57,527.10 points while NIFTY lost 0.91 per cent to close at 16,945.05 points

3 mins

YSRCP MLA complains of life threat, another MLA alleges TDP offered ₹10 crore for vote

Denying that she had cross voted for the TDP candidate Panchumarthi Anuradha Sridevi said she left the state after an attack on her party office in her constituency by YSRCP cadres.

1 min

Not support to Rahul, but against anti-democratic action of BJP govt

Kerala CPM clarifies stance on Rahul Gandhi disqualification from the Lok Sabha

1 min

Massive anti-conversion rally in Guwahati

A massive rally against conversion and seeking delisting of ST status of the converted individuals was organised in the city today, where over 55,000 tribal people from 30 districts of Assam participated.

1 min

Trump, facing potential indictment, holds Waco rally

Facing a potential indictment, Donald Trump took a defiant stance at a rally Saturday in Waco, disparaging the prosecutors investigating him and predicting his vindication as he rallied supporters in a city made famous by deadly resistance against law enforcement.

2 mins

Putin says Russia will station tactical nukes in Belarus

The move was triggered by Britain’s decision to provide Ukraine with armour piercing rounds

2 mins

Iran-backed fighters on alert in east Syria after US strikes

The airstrikes came after a suspected Iran-made drone killed a U.S. contractor and wounded six other Americans on Thursday.

1 min

Sift Kaur wins first individual world cup medal

Sift Kaur, a medical student and the reigning national champion in the 50m rifle 3 positions (3P), won bronze in the event, when she shot 403.9 in the top-eight ranking round. China yet again won both the golds on offer in the day.

2 mins

IPL 2023: 5-time champion Mumbai Indians begin training at Wankhede Stadium

Mumbai Indians, the five-time winners of the Indian Premier League (IPL), marked their return to their home ground, Wankhede stadium, after a gap of two years.

1 min

RCB inducts AB de Villiers, Chris Gayle into Hall Of Fame, retires their jerseys forever from its roster

In a rare sporting gesture, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) on Sunday inducted AB de Villiers and Chris Gayle into RCB Hall Of Fame and as a mark of respect, retired the jerseys of AB (17) and Chris Gayle (333) forever from its roster.

2 mins

Nikhat Zareen crowned world champion for 2nd straight year

Both Nikhat and Nguyen were given a standing count but the Indian secured the world title with a win on points

3 mins

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