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No other religion has such rich tradition of festivals: Adityanath on Holi

Addressing the traditional 'Narsingh Shobhayatra' in Gorakhpur, he stressed that Holi gives out the message of an maintaining an "Akhand" (intact) country through unity

Tamil Nadu govt presents Budget 2025-26 in Assembly, AIADMK stages walkout

Presenting the Budget, Finance Minister Thangam Thenarasu said women using fare-free bus services has risen to 65 per cent from 40 per cent

Jaffar Express driver recalls how insurgents attacked train in Pakistan

The ordeal began on Tuesday when separatist militants ambushed the Jaffar Express blowing up the railway track and attacking the train with rockets

Central agencies being used to subdue political opponents, says CPI(M) MP

Radhakrishnan made the allegation while responding to reporters' queries on an ED notice received by him to appear before the agency in connection with the Karuvannur Cooperative Bank scam case

Centre directs IIM Rohtak Board to suspend or send director on leave

The Centre has also asked the Board to hand over the charge of IIM Rohtak to another faculty member who has not been associated with the financial matters of the institute

IPL 2025: KKR all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer dismisses price tag pressure

The left-handed batter, who also bowls occasional medium pace, earned a staggering Rs 23.75 crore deal -- more than 11 times his base price -- as KKR went all-out for him.

Govt launches critical minerals exploration licence auction for 13 blocks

Addressing the gathering, Union minister Reddy said that in the last 10 years, India's mining sector has achieved many milestones and emerged as one of the fastest and most dynamic sectors

Leo Puri to step down as independent director of HUL from June 2025

FMCG major HUL on Thursday said its independent director Leo Puri has resigned due to an increase in his board commitments including his proposed appointment on the board of a global entity.

Suspend graft-accused director or send him on leave: Govt to IIM Rohtak

President Droupadi Murmu had earlier this month ordered an inquiry into the alleged misappropriation of public funds at IIM Rohtak during the tenure of Sharma as director of the institute

Will not bow down: Sisodia after Prez approves FIR registration against him

President Droupadi Murmu has given her approval for registration of an FIR against Sisodia and Satyendar Jain in the alleged scam in the construction of classrooms in Delhi government schools

ICAI may review IndusInd Bank's financials amid recent discrepancies

On March 10, the private sector lender disclosed some discrepancies in its derivatives portfolio, which could have an adverse impact of about 2.35 per cent of the bank's net worth as of December 2024

India, Mauritius ink pact during PM's visit to curb money laundering, graft

The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was exchanged in the presence of Modi and Prime Minister of Mauritius Navinchandra Ramgoolam

ED says it found unaccounted-for cash deals worth ₹1,000 cr in TASMAC ops

The federal agency claimed in a statement that it got "evidence" suggesting these corrupt practices after it raided the employees, corporate offices of distilleries and plants pf TASMAC on March 6

Pak security forces foil attack on checkpost, kill 10 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

According to security sources, terrorists tried to attack the Jandola checkpost, which was repulsed by the security forces

HDFC MF holding in IndusInd Bank crosses 5% with additional 1.6 mn shares

The stake increase comes a day after IndusInd Bank announced a whopping Rs 2,100 crore discrepancy in accounting with an estimated impact of 2.35 per cent of the bank's net worth

Centre assures exporters will protect their interests amid US tariff threat

The issues related to the country's exports were discussed during a virtual meeting chaired by Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal

Andhra govt approves over Rs 1.21 trn in investments from 10 companies

The Andhra CM instructed officials to establish MSME parks in all 175 constituencies, starting with one park in each district

Centre announces $1 bn fund for creators' economy ahead of WAVES summit

India is positioning WAVES to be held from May 1 to 4 as the first convergence platform for the media and entertainment sector on the lines of the World Economic Forum at Davos

Kuki-Zo Council ends shutdown in Manipur, opposes free movement plan

On March 1, Shah had directed security forces to ensure free movement of people on all routes in Manipur from March 8 and also called for strict action against those creating obstructions

UP CM urges people to celebrate Holi in harmony, avoid forcing colours

Aditanath's remarks assume significance in view of the controversies over Holi celebrations and Friday prayers coinciding on Friday