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March 30, 2023

'Terrorism in all forms a threat to int'l peace'

Speaking at a meeting of the National Security Advisors (NSAs) of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), the NSA said any terrorist act, regardless of its motivation, was unjustifiable.

1 min

No charges for UPI transactions: NPCI

As per the new rule, UPI transactions made via PPIs such as wallets, credit cards will have an interchange fee of 1.1%. Customers will not be charged.

1 min

Karnataka Assembly elections on 10 May

Outcome in state likely indicator of public mood ahead of 2024 LS polls

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Fight in 2024 polls will be one-on-one between BJP & the people: Mamata

The Chief Minister of Bengal also started a two-day sit-in here to protest the Union Government’s alleged discriminatory attitude towards the State

2 mins

Hate speech triggering cracks in sense of fraternity: SC

According to the bench, there are politicians who use religion and this connection between religion and politics has created several problems.

2 mins

Pay ₹1,337 crore fine: NCLAT tells Google

A two-member bench of the NCLAT directed Google to implement the direction and deposit the amount in 30 days.

1 min

Modi: India fastest-growing major economy despite global challenges

Modi was speaking at the second Summit for Democracy, co-hosted by US President Joe Biden, Costa Rica President Rodrigo Chaves Robles, Zambia President Hakainde Hichilema, the Netherlands Prime Minister Mark Rutte and South Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol.

1 min

Siliguri set for 'mammoth' Ram Navami rally today

Pro-Hindutva organisations are all ready to celebrate Ram Navami in Siliguri tomorrow, even as police said adequate security measures will be taken for the occasion.

1 min

Burma teak smuggling goes on; more logs seized

The logs were apparently loaded in Assam and were supposed to be smuggled to Kolkata, foresters said.

1 min

G20 delegates all set to get a taste of tea garden life

The G20 meeting will be held in Siliguri from April 1 to 3.

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String of rallies brings city traffic to standstill

Those, who started early in the day managed to reach their workplaces at 9 am.

1 min

Abhishek targets PM for 'Didi o Didi' remarks

The law should be the same for BJP and the Opposition, says TMC gen. secretary

2 mins

ER commissions Vande Bharat coach maintenance depot

Putting its foot forward to handle more and more Vande Bharat trains, the Eastern Railway commissioned the longest coach maintenance depot dedicated to the upkeep of the premium train.

2 mins

G20 Sherpas to begin four-day meeting in Kerala on Thursday

India has selected its G20 priorities keeping in view the diverse global challenges of the day.

1 min

Police book BJP Kerala chief for derogatory statement against CPM women leaders

Police books BJP chief K Surendran for body shaming CPM women leaders

1 min

Crackdown by Hyd police on trolls targeting public representatives

20 cases registered against uploaders of various trolling channels for objectionable, indecent content.

2 mins

Parliament adjourned till 3 April; Competition Amendment Bill passed by Lok Sabha

The Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed the Competition Amendment Bill 2022 without discussion amid vociferous protests by Congress-led opposition, which sought a probe in the Adani matter.

1 min

All is well, no worries: Raut after meeting Sonia, Rahul

He had called on Cong leaders to resolve the differences over the Savarkar fracas

1 min

NCLAT order in CCI-Google case a cautionary message to all platforms: Rajeev Chandrasekhar

\"This important judgement is a cautionary message to all platforms and companies,\" Chandrasekhar said in a tweet.

2 mins

SC allows Centre's plea for ₹5,000 cr from SEBI-Sahara fund to repay depositors

A bench, headed by Justice M.R. Shah and comprising Justice C.T. Ravikumar, passed the direction on the application filed by the government in a PIL by Pinak Mani Mohanty.

2 mins

Sri Lankan envoy meets RBI governor, discusses bilateral economic cooperation

Sri Lankan High Commissioner to India, Milinda Moragoda, met the Reserve Bank of India governor Shaktikanta Das here on Wednesday and discussed bilateral economic cooperation.

1 min

Asian stocks rise as anxiety over banks starts to fade

The next RBI monetary policy meeting, scheduled to be held in the first week of April 2023, will be closely watched.

2 mins

Indian stocks marginally higher

Indian stocks were marginally higher on Wednesday morning after closing largely steadily during the previous session.

1 min

Adani group debunks reports on repayment of loans against shares

Adani said all share-backed facilities availed by the promoters have been paid off.

1 min

Over 15 mn children in US infected with Covid

Over 13,000 child Covid-19 cases were reported in the week ending March 23, it added.

1 min

38 dead in Mexico fire after guards didn't let detained migrants out

When smoke began billowing out of a migrant detention center in the Mexican border city of Ciudad Juarez, Venezuelan migrant Viangly Infante Padrón was terrified because she knew her husband was still inside.

1 min

Ukraine can't falter in Bahkmut, it will mean we are weak: Zelenskyy

Warns that a Russian win will be leveraged into a peace deal with unacceptable compromises for Kyiv

2 mins

Russia convicts father of teen who drew antiwar picture

Alexei Moskalyov was convicted after his daughter, Maria, was taken from him over her drawings critical of the Ukraine invasion.

1 min

Mike Pence must testify before grand jury investigating 6 Jan, judge rules

A federal judge ruled the former vice-president must appear in the inquiry into Trump’s attempt to overturn the 2020 election.

1 min

'Mumbai Indians have given me opportunity'

Mumbai Indians will begin their IPL 2023 campaign against RCB on 2 April

2 mins

Alcaraz beats Paul to stay on course for 'Sunshine Double' triumph

The Spaniard is aiming to become the youngest player to win the 'Sunshine Double' this week after lifting his third ATP Masters 1000 crown in Indian Wells earlier this month.

1 min

ICC T20I player rankings: Rashid Khan regains top spot among bowlers

After leading Afghanistan to historic 2-1 series win over Pakistan, leg-spinner Rashid Khan regained the top spot among bowlers in the latest ICC T20I player rankings, released on Wednesday.

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