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March 28, 2024 8:43 AM

Central government extends AFSPA in 8 districts, 21 police stations of Nagaland for 6 months

The Central government has extended Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958, in eight districts and 21 police stations in five districts of Nagaland, declaring them as 'disturbed area' for a period of six months with effect from April 1 this year, un...

March 27, 2024 5:49 PM

Phase 2 Nominations Open: 88 Constituencies, 12 States/UTs

The filing of nominations for the second phase of General Elections is set to commence tomorrow following the issuance of a Gazette notification by the Election Commission of India (ECI) for Phase 2. A total of 88 Parliamentary Constituencies spread...

March 27, 2024 9:29 AM

Filing of nominations for first phase of Lok Sabha elections to end today

The filing of nominations for the first phase of Lok Sabha elections will end today. While, in Bihar, the last date for filling nominations is tomorrow because of Holi festival falling on 26th and 27th of March. The elections will be held in 102 Lok...

March 27, 2024 8:57 AM

Ramakrishna Mission chief Swami Smaranananda Maharaj dies at 95

The Chief of Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission, Swami Smaranananda Maharaj, died at 95 due to age-related ailments, according to Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences on the death of the P...

March 26, 2024 8:39 PM

Positive shifts emerge in India’s labour market despite challenges

Amidst ongoing challenges, India's labour market is witnessing positive developments, as highlighted in the India Employment 2024 report. Despite the pandemic's impact, the report indicates encouraging trends such as a visible return on investment in...

March 26, 2024 4:20 PM

Mumbai surpasses Beijing to become Asia’s billionaire capital

The Hurun Global Rich List for 2024, released on Tuesday, revealed shifts in the wealth landscape, with Indian tycoons Mukesh Ambani and Gautam Adani making headlines for their remarkable gains. Chairman of Reliance Industries, Mukesh Ambani, retain...

March 26, 2024 3:38 PM

BRS leader K Kavitha sent to judicial custody till April 9 in Delhi excise scam

The Rouse Avenue Court on Tuesday sent Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) MLC K Kavitha to judicial custody till April 9 in connection with the Delhi excise policy-linked money laundering case. Meanwhile, the Court has fixed April 1 for hearing on interim ...

March 25, 2024 6:51 PM

Australian PM, US Ambassador to India, and others extend heartfelt Holi wishes

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, US Ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti, and several others extended their heartfelt Holi wishes to the people of India on Monday. In a cheerful video message, Eric Garcetti expressed his best wishes for a j...

March 25, 2024 1:42 PM

Jaishankar, Singapore counterpart exchange views on Indo-Pacific and West Asia

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met his Singaporean counterpart, Vivian Balakrishnan, and reviewed the progress of bilateral cooperation. The two leaders exchanged views on the Indo-Pacific and West Asia. Jaishankar, who is on a visit to Sing...

March 25, 2024 11:57 AM

Indian PhD student dies after being run over by truck in London

A 33-year-old Indian student died after being run over by a truck while cycling back to her apartment in London last week, according to a social media post by Niti Aayog former CEO Amitabh Kant. The victim, Cheistha Kochhar, was pursuing her PhD in ...

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