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11:29 PM

India and Cabo Verde hold first Foreign Office consultations

The 1st Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) between India and Cabo Verde was held in Praia, Cabo Verde on 18 March 2024, co-chaired by Sevala Naik Mude, Additional Secretary (Central & West Africa), Ministry of External Affairs from Indian side and Dr. Miryan Djamila Sena Vieira, Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation from the side of Cabo Verde.

11:29 PM

N. Korea's Kim says Russian voters showed 'unshakeable support' for Putin

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said Monday in a congratulatory message to Vladimir Putin that Russian voters had shown "unshakeable support" for their re-elected president, state media reported. "Your reelection to the heavy responsibility of the head of state is the Russian people's valuable estimate of the outstanding leadership and tenacious executive ability you displayed in state activities with a high prestige as the leader of the nation, and an expression of their unshakeable support and trust in you," Kim said, according to the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA).

11:29 PM

Bulgarian President thanks PM Modi for Indian Navy's heroic rescue of hijacked ship

"My sincere gratitude to PM Narendra Modi for the brave action of Indian Navy rescuing the hijacked Bulgarian ship “Ruen” and its crew, including 7 Bulgarian citizens," tweets President of Bulgaria Rumen Radev.

9:07 PM

If you fall victim to cyber fraud, dial helpline number 1930: DGP Haryana

Haryana Director General of Police Shatrujeet Kapur emphasised the importance of vigilance in combating cybercrime. He urged victims of cyber fraud to lodge complaints promptly on helpline number 1930.

 

He warned that in today's digital landscape, where online transactions and the use of UPI or net banking, are on the rise, cybercriminals employ deceptive methods to transfer money from victims' accounts to their own.

 

He stressed the importance of reporting cyber fraud incidents promptly to helpline number 1930. "Doing so during the "golden hours" significantly increases the likelihood of freezing fraudulent amounts, with around a 70 per cent success rate," he said.

9:04 PM

Bengaluru facing shortfall of 500 MLD water: Karnataka CM

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday said Bengaluru is facing a shortage of about 500 million litres of water per day (MLD) against the requirement of 2,600 MLDs and officials have been directed to meet daily and draw up an action plan to tackle the water scarcity.

According to the CM, 1,470 MLD water comes from Cauvery river and 650 MLD is sourced from borewells.

“There are 14,000 borewells in Bengaluru, of which 6,900 have dried. Water bodies have been encroached or died. Bengaluru needs 2,600 MLD water. Out of this 1,470 MLD comes from Cauvery river and 650 MLD from borewells. We have a shortage of about 500 MLD,” the Chief Minister told reporters after a meeting with the officials of the civic agencies and irrigation department.

7:46 PM

Tata Steel to stop operations of coke ovens at Port Talbot plant

Tata Steel said on Monday it has decided to cease operations of coke ovens at the Port Talbot plant, in Wales, following a "deterioration of operational stability".
 

"Tata Steel UK will increase imports of coke to offset the impact of the coke oven closures," the steelmaker said in a statement.

7:33 PM

Martin Luther King Jr - Martin Luther King III met Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama

American human rights activist and philanthropist - and son of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr - Martin Luther King III met Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama in Dharamshala today. 

 

Martin Luther King III's wife and daughter, and board members of the Dalai Lama Center in Vancouver, Canada were also present at the occasion. 

6:25 PM

Bilkis Bano case: One more convict moves SC seeking review of Jan 8 verdict cancelling remission

One more convict in the Bilkis Bano case has moved the Supreme Court seeking a review of its January 8 verdict cancelling remission of his sentence, contending that it cannot be challenged based on the nature of the crime and "society's cry for justice".

 

The review plea filed by Ramesh Rupabhai Chandana said the top court erred while passing the impugned order and overruling judgment dated May 13, 2022, passed by another bench of the apex court.

 

The Gujarat government and two of the 11 convicts have already filed a petition seeking a review of the January 8 verdict in which remission orders of all of them were cancelled and they asked to surrender.

6:19 PM

PM Modi congratulates Putin on election win, vows to boost ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated Russian President Vladimir Putin for winning another six-year term. "Warm congratulations to Vladimir Putin on his re-election as the President of the Russian Federation," the Prime Minister said in a tweet. "Look forward to working together to further strengthen the time-tested Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership between India and Russia in the years to come."

5:08 PM

Tata Sons to sell up to $1.13 billion in TCS shares, says report

Tata Sons is offering to sell up to 23.4 million shares in IT  major Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) in a deal worth $1.13 billion, Reuters reported citing fixed income news service IFR today.

5:00 PM

Kolkata building collapse: 7 killed, Mamata assures stern action against illegal construction

In a horrific accident, at least seven people, including two women, were left dead and several others injured after an under-construction five-storey building collapsed in the Garden Reach area of Kolkata, police said today.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee visited the building collapse site at Azan Molla Lane in the city's western periphery and assured locals of stern action against illegal construction.

 

4:46 PM

PM Modi doesn't like my words, twists them, says Congress leader Rahul Gandhi

After attack on him over his reference to 'Shakti,' Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi doesn't like my words, and twists them.

4:34 PM

BSP leaders join BJP in New Delhi

BSP MP Sangeeta Azad, party leader Azad Ari Mardan and Supreme Court lawyer Seema Samridhi Kushwaha joined the saffron party today in Delhi.

4:29 PM

Before every election, Congress becomes expert in spreading lies, says PM Modi

Before every election, Congress becomes expert in lies; doing the same in Karnataka, says Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Karnataka rally.

3:05 PM

Assam DSP arrested for allegedly raping minor domestic help

A deputy superintendent of police (DSP) at the Police Training College in Assam’s Dergaon, has been taken under custody for allegedly torturing and raping a 15-year-old girl who was working as a domestic help at his residence. The girl's family members on Saturday night lodged a First Information Report (FIR) at Dergaon police station in Golaghat district and police registered a case against Nath on Sunday.

2:34 PM

35 pirates, caught in mid-sea op by Navy, to be prosecuted in India: Report

The Indian Navy is about to bring 35 Somali pirates, who surrendered following a 40-hour mid-sea operation over the weekend, to India for prosecution, The Times of India reported today.  The pirates, who had commandeered MV Ruen to launch attacks on other ships, will be prosecuted under the 'Maritime Anti-Piracy Act', notified last year.

2:32 PM

Election Commission removes home secretaries of 6 states, West Bengal DGP

The Election Commission on Monday ordered the removal of home secretaries of six states and the West Bengal DGP weeks before Lok Sabha polls.

2:23 PM

News update: Election Commission orders removal of West Bengal DGP post MCC

1:53 PM

Arms licence case: Supreme Court grants bail to gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari's son Abbas Ansari

The Supreme Court today granted bail to gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari's son Abbas Ansari in an arms license case. Last week, the top court had adjourned the bail plea of Abbas Ansari till March 18. Abbas was booked by the Uttar Pradesh Police for allegedly acquiring foreign guns on the pretext of shooting competitions.

11:59 AM

For me, every mother, daughter & sister is a form of 'Shakti': PM Modi in Jagtial, Telangana

11:54 AM

Election Commission to upload details on electoral bonds on website, says SC

The Supreme Court today stated that Election Commission shall upload the details on its website forthwith upon receipt of information from the SBI.

11:09 AM

News update: Will provide all info, codes, SBI replies to SC on electoral bonds

It should not seem that we are playing with court, senior advocate Harish Salve for SBI,  told the toip court today.

11:02 AM

News update: SC asks AAP leader Satyendar Jain to surrender in money laundering case

The top court asked AAP (Aam Aadmi Party) leader and minister in the Delhi government Satyendar Jain, out on interim bail, to surrender forthwith in money laundering case.

10:50 AM

News update: Why has SBI not disclosed codes yet, SC asks lender on electoral bonds

The top court has asked the State Bank of India (SBI) to disclose all details related to the electoral bonds, which facilitated anonymous donations to political parties by individuals and companies .

The Supreme Court has asked the State Bank of India (SBI) to disclose all details related to the electoral bonds, which facilitated anonymous donations to political parties by individuals and companies .

10:34 AM

BRS leader K Kavitha challenges arrest in Delhi liquor policy case in Supreme Court

Bharat Rashtra Samithi leader K Kavitha, the daughter of BRS chief and former Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao, has challenged her arrest by the Enforcement Directorate in the Delhi liquor policy case  in the Supreme Court. The 46-year-old MLC was arrested after searches at her Hyderabad home on Friday and brought to Delhi.

 

 

10:24 AM

Four coaches of Sabarmati-Agra superfast train derail in Ajmer, no casualty

Four coaches and an engine of the Sabarmati-Agra superfast train derailed near Madar railway station in Rajasthan's Ajmer late late on Monday night.

10:11 AM

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal skips ED summons in Delhi Jal Board case

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday skipped the ED summons in a money laundering case linked to alleged irregularities in the Delhi Jal Board.

9:38 AM

Five-storey under-construction building collapses in South Kolkata, rescue ops underway

9:10 AM

Karnataka reeling under acute water crisis, PM Modi's govt refusing to solve problem: Congress

The Congress today stated that  Karnataka is suffering an acute water crisis because of a severe drought situation in most parts of the state and accused the Modi government of refusing to help the people of the state. "The prime minister is in Shivamogga, Karnataka today. We hope he addresses some of the key issues in the state in his address," Congress' General Secretary In-Charge, Communications Jairam Ramesh said.

9:05 AM

PM Modi to address public meeting in Shivamogga on Monday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today will speak a public meeting at Shivamogga, the home base of former Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa. This will be his second such meeting in Karnataka after the announcement of Lok Sabha polls scgedule. The first was on Saturday at Kalaburagi, the home turf of Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge.