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10:48 PM

DRDO submits report on China-Pakistan shipment

In the case of the seizure of suspicious items being shipped from China for possible use in Pakistan’s nuclear weapons program, the DRDO team has today submitted its official report to the competent authority. The report by DRDO experts says that the large-size CNC machines are dual-use equipment and they can be used for military applications: Government Sources

10:36 PM

Magnitude 3.2 earthquake hits Himachal Pradesh's Lahaul and Spiti

Tremors were felt in parts of Himachal Pradesh's Lahaul and Spiti after a magnitude 3.2 earthquake hit the district on Monday afternoon, officials said.

The earthquake occurred at a depth of 5 km. No reports of loss of life or property have been received so far, they said.

The tribal district of Lahaul and Spiti falls in seismic zone IV, which is a high damage risk zone.

9:27 PM

American Airlines orders 260 new aircraft from Airbus, Boeing and Embraer

American Airlines said on Monday it had agreed to buy a total of 260 new jets from Airbus , Boeing and Embraer, as the carrier

targets increased capacity to meet soaring demand for travel.

The deal includes 85 Airbus A321neo jets, 85 Boeing 737 MAX 10s and 90 Embraer E175 aircraft, American Airlines said in a statement.

Its orders also included options and purchase rights for an additional 193 aircraft.

9:04 PM

BJP National President JP Nadda resigned from his position as Rajya Sabha MP from Himachal Pradesh

BJP National President JP Nadda resigned from his position as Rajya Sabha MP from Himachal Pradesh as he has been elected to the House from Gujarat in the recently held Rajya Sabha elections.

8:41 PM

Farmers' protest: What BKU Shaheed Bhagat Singh chief said on 'Rail Roko' call

On March 10, from 12 pm to 4 pm, trains will be halted across the country. We appeal to all fellow farmers and unions to participate in the 'Rail Roko' campaign in order to put pressure on the government: Amarjeet Singh Mohri

8:23 PM

Pakistan grants visas for Indian Hindu pilgrims

Pakistan High Commission, New Delhi has issued 112 visas to a group of Indian Hindu Pilgrims for their visit to Shree Katas Raj Temples, also known as Qila Katas, in Chakwal district of Punjab from 06-12 March 2024.

8:23 PM

Nepal PM ends alliance, cabinet reshuffle

Nepal PM Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' terminates alliance with Nepali Congress, reshuffles cabinet

8:02 PM

Diagnosed with cancer on day of Aditya L1 mission launch, cured now, says Isro chief

Isro chairman S Somanath has revealed that he learnt about being diagnosed with cancer on the day of the launch of India's Aditya L1 mission.
 

In an interview with Tarmak Media House, Somanath said he underwent an operation to remove the growth in his stomach, followed it up with chemotherapy and was now completely cured of the disease.
 

"Undoubtedly, they would have been shocked. But now, I perceive cancer and its treatment as a solution. There is a message that it is not incurable," he said when asked about the reaction of his family members to the diagnosis.

7:24 PM

MoD inks MoU for Advanced Engine System

Ministry of Defence has signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with BEML Limited, Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) and Mishra Dhatu Nigam Limited (MIDHANI) for indigenous development of Advanced Fuelling and Control System for Engines for heavy duty applications.

6:41 PM

Along with Viksit Bharat, Modi has taken sankalp of Viksit Tamil Nadu: PM

"In our mission to build a developed India, the people of Chennai will play a very very important role," said PM. "Every time I come to Chennai, I feel energised by the people. It is great to be here in this city which is full of life. Chennai is also a great hub of talent, trade and tradition," he added.

6:40 PM

Sri Lanka to cut power tariffs by 21.9% to ease financial pressure

Sri Lanka's power regulator announced a 21.9% reduction in power tariffs, effective midnight, aiming to alleviate the financial crisis impact on millions. Additionally, hotels and industries will see an 18% tariff cut. The move aims to ensure zero scheduled power cuts, providing maximum relief to consumers," stated Manjula Fernando, Chairman of the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka. With a population of 22 million, the nation faces a severe foreign exchange shortage, leading to a 7.8% economic contraction in 2022. To meet IMF bailout requirements, Sri Lanka raised power prices by 75% in September 2022 and 66% in February 2023.

6:06 PM

Congress Gujarat Arjun Modhwadia resigns

Congress MLA and former president of party's Gujarat unit Arjun Modhwadia submits his resignation to state Assembly Speaker

5:55 PM

RBI directs IIFL Finance to cease and desist from sanctioning or disbursing gold loans, reports PTI.

5:20 PM

Will not contest polls till innocence is proved: BJP's Upendra Singh Rawat

 

BJP's Barabanki candidate Upendra Singh Rawat says will not contest any poll till proven innocent in 'obscene video' case

5:15 PM

Himachal Pradesh news: CM sukhu announces Rs 1,500 per month for women 18-60

Himachal Chief Minister M Sukhvinder Sukhu announces Rs 1,500 per month to women in age group of 18 to 60 years.

5:13 PM

News update: RBI expects to launch interoperable payment system for internet banking in 2024

4:55 PM

What TMC leader Santanu Sen said on the resignation of MLA Tapas Roy from the party

TMC leader Santanu Sen said, "Tapas Roy is now saying that he is not getting any importance in the party. But why did he think of this suddenly, 15 days before the election announcement? Why did he not speak earlier? TMC made you a minister, the Deputy Chief Whip, organisational chief. It is being heard that you are going to change your ideology and join another party. Can a man do that suddenly if he doesn't have a lucrative job from the other side?"

4:53 PM

ED questions Niranajn Hiranandani, his son Darshan in forex violation case

The Enforcement Directorate has questioned Niranjan Hiranandani, the promoter of prominent Mumbai-based realty company Hiranandani Group, in a foreign exchange violation case, official sources said Monday.

 

4:51 PM

Tata Motors to spin-off business in two listed firms: Exchange filing

4:06 PM

News update: Delhi HC rejects Mahua Moitra's plea in cash for query row, says TV report

3:45 PM

Supreme Court directs AAP to vacate party office by June 15

The top court on Monday directed the Arvind Kejriwal-led party to vacate the party office near Rose Avenue Court in Delhi.

1:58 PM

News update: BJP leaders add 'Modi ka parivar' as 2024 slogan on X handles

1:38 PM

SC admonishes Udhayanidhi Stalin over his 'eradicate Sanatan Dharma' remark

The top court today rebuked Tamil Nadu Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin over his 'eradicate Sanatan Dharma' remark and asked why he has moved the court with his plea after abusing his right of freedom of speech and expression. A bench of justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta told Stalin that he is a minister and should know the consequences of his remark.

12:59 PM

PM Modi launches development projects worth Rs 56,000 crore in Telangana

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday dedicated to the nation and laid the foundation stone of multiple development projects related to power, rail and road sectors in Telangana worth more than Rs 56,000 crore. PM Modi among other projects, dedicated NTPC's 800 MW (Unit-2) of Telangana Super Thermal Power Project in Peddapalli.

 

12:08 PM

Delhi govt presents FY25 budget with Rs 76,000 crore outlay

Delhi Finance Minister Atishi presented the budget for the financial year 2024-25 in the state assembly on Monday with an outlay of Rs 76,000 crore, and said the government is trying to realise the dram of Ram Rajya. "This is a moment of pride that Kejriwal government is presenting its tenth budget. I am not just presenting the tenth budget but a picture of changing Delhi. Kejriwal came as a ray of hope. We are all inspired by Ram Rajya. We are working hard towards realizing the dream of Ram Rajya," Atishi said in the state assembly.

10:54 AM

News update: MPs, MLAs not immune from prosecution for taking bribes, rules SC

The Supreme Court on Monday overruled a 1998 verdict granting immunity to lawmakers from prosecution for taking bribes to make speeches and cast votes in the legislature.

10:50 AM

News update: Two schools in Tamil Nadu get bomb threat, probe on

Two schools in Tamil Nadu, identified as the PSBB Millennium School in Coimbatore and a private school in Kancheepuram district, received bomb threats. The PSBB Millennium School received an email on Sunday night, whereas a hoax call was made to the second school this morning.

10:12 AM

News update: Two more arrested by ED in Mahadev betting app case

Further intensifying its probe into the alleged money laundering associated with the Mahadev app, probe agency Enforcement Directorate (ED) has made two more arrests. Suraj Chokhani, the Managing Director of Ability Games Ltd Company, and Girish Talreja, known to be suspected key players in the case, were remanded to one-day judicial custody by the Raipur Court on Sunday.

9:53 AM

Bengaluru cafe blast probe handed over to NIA: Report

The probe into the blast at a cafe in Bengaluru has been handed over to the National Investigation Agency (NIA), news agency PTI reported today. At least nine people were injured when a blast took place at Rameshwaram Cafe in Brookfield in East Bengaluru on March 1.

9:47 AM

Haryana INLD chief Nafe Singh Rathee murder case: 2 Shooters involved in INLD chief's killing caught in Goa

Two people have been caught in Goa in connection with the murder of Haryana INLD leader Nafe Singh Rathee, police said on Monday. Cops said they were apprehended from Goa in a joint operation by the Haryana Police and the Delhi Police. On February 25, Rathee, the president of the Indian National Lok Dal's (INLD) Haryana unit, was shot dead in Bahadurgarh in Jhajjar district.