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10:12 PM

Several hits, few misses in Debasish Panda's three tenure as Irdai chief

10:12 PM

Over 2 million AI jobs in India with a 1 million talent gap

10:12 PM

MoSPI to include data on new activities in revised IIP series

10:12 PM

Perfios acquires debt recovery platform, second acquisition in a month

9:52 PM

UP govt shifts land allocation for HCL-Foxconn chip unit to cut down delays

9:52 PM

Examining probe report of SEMPL, Hero MotoCorp; no final conclusion yet: MCA

9:52 PM

Stones pelted at ED vehicles after raid at Bhupesh Baghel's residence in Durg district

9:12 PM

Reserve Bank of India will conduct a forex swap of $10 billion to inject liquidity into banking system

9:08 PM

Trade talks still on with US, nothing final: Comm Secy to Par panel on Trump's tariff claims

5:39 PM

Shenzhen, Hangzhou boom as China's workforce moves toward tech hubs

Shenzhen, China's Silicon Valley, attracted young talent in 2024, boosting its permanent population by 199,400 to 17.99 million.

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5:03 PM

Swiggy launches 'Fasting Mode' for users take break from food notifications

4:57 PM

Ranya Rao remanded to 14 days' judicial custody by Bengaluru special court.

The 33-year-old actor was intercepted at Bengaluru airport just before clearing security when a DRI team discovered the gold bars.

4:49 PM

Compromising govt exam sanctity 'chinks' faith in public administration, executive: SC

The Supreme Court has set aside the bail of two men accused of using a dummy candidate in a public recruitment examination saying the offence "chinks" faith of the people in the public administration and the executive. A bench of Justices Sanjay Karol and Ahsanuddin Amanullah allowed the appeal filed by the state government challenging the bail order by the Rajasthan High Court.

4:43 PM

Puducherry Assembly holds its first paperless session

The territorial Assembly has gone paperless. The House had its first session as a paperless meeting on Monday while the Lieutenant Governor K Kailshnathan was presenting his customary address. All the necessary infrastructure was in place as a significant feature of the Assembly going paperless.

3:52 PM

Requirement for inspection certificate for rice exports limited to certain EU nations: DGFT

India on Monday said the requirement for a certificate of inspection from government authorities for rice exports is limited to certain European Union (EU) member states. However, the exports to other European countries are exempted from this requirement for six months, the DGFT (Directorate General of Foreign Trade) notification said.

3:50 PM

Designers Shivan & Narresh apologise for Gulmarg fashion show

Designer duo Shivan & Narresh, who are facing backlash for displaying "obscene" garments at a fashion show held in Gulmarg last week, have issued an apology saying they deeply regret any hurt caused their presentation during the holy month of Ramzan. The Delhi-based designers, whose full names are Shivan Bhatiya and Narresh Kukreja, showcased their skiwear collection on March 7 to mark the 15th anniversary of their label.

2:39 PM

BJP MLCs corner Minister Shirsat alleging irregularities in financial aid to students

Legislators of the BJP on Monday targeted Maharashtra Social Justice Minister Sanjay Shirsat, alleging irregularities in the financial assistance provided to students preparing for competitive examinations, and demanded a probe. A debate was sparked in the legislative council by BJP MLC Niranjan Davkhare, who raised concerns regarding examinations conducted by state-run institutions such as Sarathi, Barati, Mahajyoti, and TRTI.

2:28 PM

Maharashtra's new industrial policy to focus on Rs 40 lakh crore investment: Ajit Pawar

"Mumbai Metropolitan Region being developed as growth hub, it will have $1.5 trillion economy by 2047," Finance Minister Ajit Pawar said today.

1:52 PM

News update: Centre seeks Parliament nod for additional spending of Rs 51,463 crore in current fiscal

1:41 PM

13 held for violence in MP's Mhow after India's Champions Trophy win; situation under control

Thirteen persons have been arrested in connection with clashes in Madhya Pradesh's Mhow town after stone pelting at a rally celebrating the Indian cricket team's victory in the ICC Champions Trophy final, officials said on Monday. Four persons suffered injuries in the incident which took place late Sunday night, Indore Collector Ashish Singh said today.

1:13 PM

No cut in welfare pension, govt considering hike, says Kerala Finance Minister

Kerala Finance Minister K N Balagopal on Monday said there is no reduction in the welfare fund pension and the state government is considering increasing it.

He was responding to an adjournment motion moved by the opposition in the Assembly, seeking a discussion on the delay in disbursing pensions and other benefits to workers registered with the Kerala Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board. 

12:52 PM

Assam minister presents Rs 2.63 trillion budget for 2025-26 fiscal in Assembly

Assam Finance Minister Ajanta Neog on Monday presented a Rs 2.63 lakh crore budget for the 2025-26 fiscal in the assembly, with a deficit of Rs 620.27 crore. The budget also proposes to exempt professional tax for monthly income up to Rs 15,000 for all working people in the state, where assembly elections are due early next year.

12:28 PM

New York-bound Air India flight returns to Mumbai due to bomb threat

"A potential security threat was detected mid-flight on AI119 operating Mumbai-New York (JFK) today, 10 March 2025. After following the necessary protocols, the flight air-returned to Mumbai, in the interest of the safety and security of all on board," Air India said.

12:04 PM

Cong protests against ED raids on Baghel's home in Chhattisgarh liquor 'scam' case

Congress leaders on Monday staged a protest outside the house of former Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel against the Enforcement Directorate's raid on his premises, claiming it to be conspiracy by the Centre. The ED raided Congress leader Baghel's premises in Bhilai town of Durg district as part of a money laundering investigation against his son in the alleged liquor scam case.

11:32 AM

News update: South Korea says North Korea has fired several missiles off the North's west coast

11:13 AM

News update: 4 labourers killed, 13 injured as speeding truck overturns in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district

10:58 AM

PM Modi greets Omar Abdullah on his birthday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday greeted Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on his birthday, and wished for his long and healthy life. Abdullah, who is also the vice president of the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference, turned 55 on Monday.

10:45 AM

Telangana tunnel collapse: Body of TBM operator sent to native place in Punjab, rescue ops continue

The mortal remains of Gurpreet Singh, whose dead body was recovered from the partially collapsed SLBC tunnel here, were sent to his native place in Punjab, even as rescue operations continued on Monday to locate the remaining seven persons.

10:33 AM

Journalist held for 'derogatory' comments against minister's aide; also booked for extortion bid

Police have arrested a journalist with a local news channel for allegedly making derogatory remarks against an aide of Maharashtra minister Jaykumar Gore, and also booked him in a case of attempt to extort Rs 5 crore from the minister, officials said on Monday. The Satara police arrested Tushar Kharat, the editor of Lay Bhari, a local YouTube channel, from Mumbai on Sunday, they said.

 

10:00 AM

12 militants arrested in Manipur

Security forces arrested at least 12 militants in Manipur belonging to different proscribed outfits in the last two days, police said on Monday. Three active cadres of the banned United People's Party of Kangleipak (UPPK) were held from Langol Type-II area in Imphal West, along with a member of the Kanglei Yaol Kanna Lup (KYKL) in Tengnoupal district along the India-Myanmar border on Saturday, they said.