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7:26 PM

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin expresses solidarity with Rahul Gandhi, says BJP BJP's targeting opposition

7:16 PM

No need to panic as majority cases are mild: Dr Randeep Guleria on rise in Covid-19, H3N2 cases

5:14 PM

Rahul Gandhi must come to terms with fact that PM Modi is World's most loved, trusted leader: Piyush Goyal

3:53 PM

10 accused in Ajnala police station violence case sent to 2-day police custody

3:45 PM

Punjab police arrest Tajinder Singh Gill former gunman with Amritpal Singh

2:58 PM

UK to respond 'robustly' against attack on Indian High Commission: Cleverly

The UK will review the security at the Indian High Commission here following "unacceptable" acts of violence by pro-Khalistan protesters, Foreign Secretary James Cleverly has said, asserting that the government takes these matters "very seriously" and would "robustly" respond to such incidents.

 

2:39 PM

Lok Sabha proceedings adjourned till 6 pm amid ruckus over JPC probe

Lok Sabha proceedings were adjourned till 6 pm on Thursday amid ruckus by Opposition members demanding a joint parliamentary committee probe into the alleged stock manipulation by the Adani Group.

The demand for grants for various ministries for 2023-24 will also be taken up for approval of Lok Sabha at 6 pm.

2:24 PM

Will appeal in higher court against Rahul's conviction: Kharge

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge said on Thursday that they will appeal in higher courts against the conviction of Rahil Gandhi.

In a tweet (in Hindi) he said, "Coward, dictator BJP government is rattled by Rahul Gandhi and the opposition because we are exposing their bad deeds by demanding JPC. Modi government has gone politically bankrupt. It sends ED, police and lodges cases against speeches.

2:14 PM

Maha Assembly: BJP, Sena members target Rahul Gandhi over Savarkar remarks

Members of the ruling BJP-Shiv Sena combine on Thursday targeted Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in Maharashtra Assembly, accusing him of making derogatory remarks against Hindutva ideologue V D Savarkar, and sought the Speaker's permission to move a resolution against him.

 

Sena legislator Pratap Sarnaik raised the issue saying Gandhi has repeatedly insulted Savarkar, while his party colleague Sanjay Shirsat sought the permission of the chair to move a resolution against the Congress MP.

1:58 PM

Maruti Suzuki to hike prices of model range from April

Maruti Suzuki India on Thursday said it will increase prices of its model range in April to partially offset the impact of "overall inflation and regulatory requirements".

The auto major, however, did not share the quantum of the price hike it intends to implement from next month.

1:42 PM

Logitech lays off 300 employees as computer accessories sales drop

Swiss technology firm Logitech has laid off 300 employees amid the challenging global macro-economic environment, the media reported on Thursday.

 

In a major global reorganisation, the maker of computer accessories has decided to cut about 300 jobs, reports People Matters.

1:31 PM

Beijing's population declines for first time in 19 yrs

For the first time in 19 years, Beijing witnessed a drop in its population drop in 2022, according to a media report.

Citing official data, the CNN report on Thursday said the Chinese capital's population of permanent residents fell from 21.88 million in 2021 to 21.84 million in 2022.

1:13 PM

Rahul will appeal Guj court ruling, being punished for speaking the truth: Cong

The Congress on Thursday said former party chief Rahul Gandhi will file an appeal against a Gujarat court verdict holding him guilty in a 2019 criminal defamation case and alleged that he was being "punished" for raising his voice for the truth.

A court in Surat sentenced Gandhi to two years in jail in the case, filed on a complaint by BJP MLA Purnesh Modi for his alleged remark, How come all the thieves have Modi as the common surname? The court also granted Gandhi bail and suspended the sentence for 30 days to allow him to appeal in a higher court, his lawyer Babu Mangukiya said.

12:48 PM

Rahul Gandhi's remarks harm Congress, party sinking: Union Minister Kiren Rijiju

Law Minister Kiren Rijiju Thursday said Rahul Gandhi's remarks have caused harm to the Congress whose leaders were worried that the party's fortunes were sinking.

Rijiju's remarks came after a Gujarat court convicted Gandhi for his 'Modi surname' comments and handed out a two-year jail term to the Lok Sabha member from Wayanad.

12:37 PM

Ex- IDBI GM conspired with Mallya over loan to Kingfisher Airlines: CBI

A senior IDBI Bank official allegedly conspired with businessman Vijay Mallya for sanction and disbursement of loan to the latter's Kingfisher Airlines, the Central Bureau of Investigation said in its supplementary chargesheet filed in a Mumbai court.

 

Mallya is an accused in the alleged Rs 900-crore IDBI Bank-Kingfisher Airlines loan fraud case, which is being probed by the CBI. The Central agency had recently filed a supplementary chargesheet before a special CBI court here.

12:27 PM

Akhilesh should not try to gain sympathy claiming that he will be arrested: UP Dy CM

Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya on Thursday said Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav should not try to gain sympathy by claiming that he can get arrested.

He made the remark while talking to reporters at his residence here.

 

12:13 PM

Two held for unruly behaviour after drinking on board Dubai-Mumbai flight

Two passengers on board a Dubai-Mumbai IndiGo flight were arrested for allegedly hurling abuses at crew and co-passengers in an inebriated condition, a police official said on Thursday.

They were placed under arrest after the flight landed in Mumbai on Wednesday and were granted bail by a court here, the official said.

12:04 PM

Former IDBI GM conspired with Mallya over short term loan to Kingfisher Airlines: CBI

A senior IDBI Bank official allegedly conspired with businessman Vijay Mallya for sanction and disbursement of loan to the latter's Kingfisher Airlines, the Central Bureau of Investigation said in its supplementary chargesheet filed in a Mumbai court.

Mallya is an accused in the alleged Rs 900-crore IDBI Bank-Kingfisher Airlines loan fraud case, which is being probed by the CBI. The Central agency had recently filed a supplementary chargesheet before a special CBI court here.

11:49 AM

Rahul Gandhi convicted in defamation case, sentenced to two years in jail

On Thursday, a court in Surat in Gujarat held Congress leader Rahul Gandhi guilty in a 2019 criminal defamation case in connection with his "Modi surname" remarks.

 

The court has sentenced him to two years of imprisonment.

11:25 AM

Modi surname remarks: Gujarat court holds Rahul guilty in criminal defamation case

A court in Surat in Gujarat on Thursday held Congress leader Rahul Gandhi guilty in a 2019 criminal defamation case filed in connection with his "Modi surname" remarks.

The case was filed against Gandhi for his alleged how come all the thieves have Modi as the common surname? remarks on a complaint lodged by BJP MLA and former Gujarat minister Purnesh Modi.

10:59 AM

India logs 1,300 new Covid-19 infections; active case tally at 7,605

India logged 1,300 new coronavirus cases, the highest in 140 days, while the active cases have increased to 7,605, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Thursday.

The death toll has increased to 530,816 with three deaths. One death each has been reported by Karnataka, Gujarat and Maharashtra, the data updated at 8 am stated.

10:41 AM

Gujarat court to deliver verdict in 2019 defamation case against Rahul

A court in Surat in Gujarat on Thursday will deliver its verdict in a 2019 criminal defamation case filed against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his "Modi surname" remarks, party leaders said.

The case was filed against Gandhi for his alleged how come all the thieves have Modi as the common surname? remarks on a complaint lodged by BJP MLA and former Gujarat minister Purnesh Modi.

10:18 AM

Question Amit Shah: Jairam to CBI over Sangma govt corruption remarks

Congress MP of Rajya Sabha Jairam Ramesh on Thursday in a letter to the Director of the Central Bureau of Investigation, asked the CBI to question Union Home Minister Amit Shah further on his categorical assertion that Conrad Sangma's government in Meghalaya was the most corrupt in the country.

 

Ramesh added that this did not prevent Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) from supporting the same Conrad Sangma again.

10:09 AM

Apply for jobs, give interviews on tourist, biz visa in US: Federal agency

The US has announced that individuals travelling to the country on a business or tourist visa - B-1 and B-2 - can apply for new jobs and even appear in interviews, but the prospective employees must ensure that they have changed their visa status before starting a new role.

B-1 and B-2 visas are generally referred to as B visas, and they are the most common types of visa issued for a wide range of uses in the United States. The B-1 visa is issued mainly for short-term business trips, while the B-2 visa is issued mainly travelling for tourism purposes.

 

9:55 AM

Revolutionary legacy of freedom fighters being appropriated by communal forces: Kerala CM

The revolutionary legacy of freedom fighters, like Bhagat Singh, was being appropriated by communal elements who had no stake in India's struggle for independence, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said on Thursday.

 

9:41 AM

India will always remember sacrifice of Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev, Rajguru: PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tributes to revolutionaries Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev and Rajguru on Martyrs' Day on Thursday.

The day is observed to mark their death anniversary. The three freedom fighters were hanged by the British in 1931 in what is known as the 'Lahore conspiracy' case, and their story of sacrifice and valour is considered one of the most inspirational chapters of the Indian freedom movement.

9:30 AM

Macron pushes forward controversial pension reform despite tensions

French President Emmanuel Macron has said that his government's controversial pension reform plan should become law "before the end of the year".

 

However, he added on Wednesday that he hoped to renew dialogues with trade unions, in order to ease tensions.

9:11 AM

3-storey building collapses in Delhi's Rohini

A three-storey building collapsed in Delhi's Rohini, police said on Thursday. "Three-storey building collapsed at E 4/114 in Rohini sector-16," officials said.

As per information, 4 fire tenders were rushed to the scene when a building collapsed within minutes

8:59 AM

Security beefed up around Indian Consulate in San Francisco after Khalistani supporters stage protest

More than 200 protesters waving Khalistan flags descended upon the Indian Consulate in San Francisco on Wednesday for a planned demonstration amid a heightened security presence of the San Francisco Police Department (SFDP).

Unlike the violent disorder on Sunday when the Consulate came under attack, the protesters were heavily barricaded across the road with uniformed SFPD officers standing guard and patrolling the area.

8:44 AM

Nadda to host OBC MPs for dinner, to disccuss reaching out to communities

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president JP Nadda will host a dinner for all the OBC Morcha MPs of the party on March 28. BJP sources said it will be a dinner meeting where the OBC Morcha MPs will be given tips to work in their area, especially for the community.

"The main focus of the party is Lok Sabha Elections 2024. The OBC Morcha has already been told to organize an outreach programme for the community. The aim is to take all the schemes and policies of the central government to the OBC beneficiaries," said a source.