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10:22 PM

Multi-storey building collapses in Punjab's Ludhiana, 6 trapped, rescue operation on

10:21 PM

PM Modi interacts with Lakhpati Didis in unique boardroom-style in Gujarat

9:44 PM

Govt targets 22 million tonnes of fish production: Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh

9:43 PM

Govt lifts export ban on broken rice with immediate effect to boost trade

9:01 PM

Sign of bigger things to come: EAM Jaishankar on new Consulate General of India in Manchester

9:01 PM

Delhi govt unveils Mahila Samriddhi Yojana: Rs 2,500 monthly allowance sparks celebrations

7:41 PM

Italian govt okays draft law to tackle homicides, violence against women

7:40 PM

Taliban claim Afghan women's rights are protected as UN condemns their bans

 

 

7:40 PM

12 wounded as 3 men open fire at Toronto pub customers, say police

7:40 PM

Simultaneous polls will undermine country's federal structure: NPF

 

 

7:39 PM

'Painful': Baluni raises speculation over Agarwal's removal from Cabinet

4:51 PM

Araku Coffee should become next Starbucks: Andhra CM Naidu

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Saturday said that he aspires to see Araku coffee reach the status of a global brand like Starbucks in the future.

3:04 PM

BJP leader Jairam Thakur slams Himachal govt over alleged paper leak of class 12

Himachal Pradesh Leader of Opposition (LoP) Jairam Thakur has strongly criticized the state Congress government over a series of recent issues, including the alleged leak of the Class 12 English paper, utilization of temple funds, and the reduction of the budget session duration.

1:37 PM

Two killed, six injured as SUV overturns on Samruddhi Expressway

Two people were killed and six others injured after an SUV overturned and was hit by another vehicle on the Mumbai-Nagpur Samruddhi Expressway on Saturday morning, police said. The accident occurred around 9 am when the SUV with devotees from Yavatmal was heading to Shirdi, an official from Sindkhed Raja police station said.

1:17 PM

Smuggling bid thwarted along India-Bangladesh border in WB; man killed, BSF jawan injured

An unidentified person was killed and a BSF jawan was injured on Friday as the border protection force thwarted a smuggling bid along the India-Bangladesh border in West Bengal, a spokesperson said. The incident took place in the early hours of Friday near the Khalpara village in Darjeeling district. The Border Security Force (BSF) spokesperson said a group of 15-20 Bangladeshi miscreants crossed the International Border illegally and entered "well inside" the Indian territory.

1:03 PM

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to visit electronic manufacturing cluster in Telangana

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday said that he will visit an electronic manufacturing cluster in Divitipally in Telangana. Supported by the state and central government together, this electronic manufacturing cluster in Divitipally used mainly for battery packs, cell manufacturing and lithium batteries, which are important for the electric vehicle industry.

12:39 PM

IAF transport plane overshoots runway at Bagdogra, no casualty

An AN-32 transport aircraft of the Indian Air Force overshot the runway while landing at Bagdogra airport in north Bengal, a Defence official said. There was no casualty in the accident that occurred on Friday, he said. An inquiry into the accident has been initiated by the IAF authorities, the official said. Bagdogra airport is a "civil enclave". It is situated near Siliguri in north Bengal.

12:25 PM

ED seizes business jet in money laundering case in Hyderabad

The Enforcement Directorate has seized a private jet, worth about Rs 14 crore, as part of a money laundering investigation against a Hyderabad-based company and its promoters who allegedly duped numerous investors of crores of rupees in a Ponzi "scam", official sources said. The money laundering case stems from a local police FIR against Falcon Group (Capital Protection Force Pvt. Ltd.), its CMD Amar Deep Kumar and some others, the sources said.

11:53 AM

Shooting at Toronto pub wounds 11 people: Police

A shooting at a pub in east Toronto left 11 people wounded, police said. A city spokesperson said 11 adults suffered injuries ranging from minor to critical in the shooting Friday night near the Scarborough Town Centre mall. A suspect remained at large and police said they did not have a description shortly after the shooting.

11:36 AM

Japanese delegation reviews works under Smart City project in Thane

A delegation from Japan reviewed works under the smart city project in Maharashtra's Thane and discussed potential technological collaborations, a civic official said. As per a release issued by the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC), the delegation's visit on Friday was part of an initiative under the Japan-India Smart City Cooperation Platform (JISCOP), which aims to facilitate knowledge sharing and technological assistance between the two nations about sustainable urban development.

11:26 AM

Two women including Israeli tourist raped near Karnataka's Hampi

Two women, including a 27-year-old Israeli tourist, were allegedly gang-raped while stargazing on the banks of Sanapur Lake near Hampi, police said. The incident occurred around 11 pm on Thursday when, after dinner, a 29-year-old woman operator of the homestaywhere the Israeli tourist and three other male tourists were stayingwas sitting by the canal with them, enjoying music and stargazing, they said.

10:53 AM

Himachal Board cancels Class 12 English exam amid possibility of paper leak

The Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education has cancelled the Class 12 English examination for the March 2025 session across all examination centres in the State due to the possibility of a paper leak. The breach was detected at a Government Senior Secondary School, Chowari area of Chamba district where the teachers mistakenly opened the English question paper of Class 12 in place of Class 10.

10:45 AM

'Women's voices are being heard': BJP's Nida Khan on Women's Day

On the occasion of Women's Day, BJP leader and activist Nida Khan, known for her fight against triple talaq, reflected on the significant improvements in the condition of women over the past two decades. Nida Khan said, "Women today are much stronger and can speak up for themselves, something that was difficult in the past. The law against triple talaq, which was prevalent in Muslim communities, was a major step towards empowering women. This law has helped women raise their voices and stand up for their rights."

10:03 AM

Around 133 officers graduate from OTA, get commissioned into the Indian Army

Over 100 officer cadets, including women were commissioned into the Indian Army on Saturday, at the end of a passing out parade held at the Officers Training Academy (OTA) here. A spectacular military parade at the revered Parameswaran Drill Square of OTA marked the passing out ceremony of officers of Short Service Commission and equivalent courses, a Defence press release said.

9:57 AM

Thane man loses more than Rs 47 lakh in share trading fraud

A 66-year-old man from Maharashtra's Thane district was allegedly duped of more than Rs 47 lakh by cyber fraudsters who lured him into share trading, police said. Based on a complaint, the police registered a case against three persons under the Information Technology Act. A probe is underway into the fraud that occurred between December 2024 and February 2025. The accused were part of a WhatsApp group and a share trading application, and they contacted the victim and lured him to take up share trading online, promising him lucrative returns.

9:39 AM

Army recovers arms and ammunition in special op in Manipur, bunkers destroyed

In a series of operations, the Indian Army and Assam Rifles formation under Spear Corps launched intelligence-based operations in the hill and valley districts of Manipur and recovered 114 weapons, Improvised Devices (IEDs), grenades, ammunition and war-like stores. According to a statement, the operation was launched on March 7 in the districts of Bishnupur, Senapati, Thoubal, Jiribam, Chandel, Churachandpur, Kangpokpi, Imphal East and Imphal West in coordination with Manipur Police, CRPF, BSF, and ITBP.

9:10 AM

India-Israel hold research symposium on financial resilience and inclusivity

The Israeli embassy partnered with Bennett University and the FICCI Ladies Organisation (FLO) to host a first-of-its-kind Research Symposium on financial literacy, investment behaviour, and gender at Federation House, New Delhi. As per the official statement, the event stands as an innovative research initiative that sheds light on the intersection of financial literacy, technology, and policy in advancing economic inclusion, particularly for women and youth. 

8:53 AM

EAM Jaishankar inaugurates new Indian consulate in Belfast, highlights its 'focus'

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that the newly inaugurated Indian consulate in Belfast, a "meeting point for the UK with the European Union", will not only serve the growing diaspora but also help in exploring economic opportunities.

8:27 AM

Indian defence forces to participate in Mauritius National Day celebrations, PM Modi to be chief guest

A contingent of the Indian defence forces will participate in the celebrations of the National Day of Mauritius, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the chief guest for the event, the Ministry of External Affairs announced on March 7. An official statement by the MEA said that, at the invitation of the Prime Minister of Mauritius, Navinchandra Ramgoolam, PM Modi will pay a State Visit to Mauritius from March 11-12 and attend the National Day celebrations of Mauritius on March 12 as the Chief Guest.