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Chhattisgarh aims to double state GDP to Rs 10 trillion in five years

While it looks at boosting manufacturing, the state is tapping other areas such as ayurveda and medical tourism as well as using its vast natural resources as a draw for tourism

Chhattisgarh aims to double state GDP to Rs 10 trillion in five years
Updated On : 16 Mar 2025 | 3:32 PM IST

LIVE news: Cong made fun of Bodo accord, but it brought peace, development, says Amit Shah

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LIVE news: Cong made fun of Bodo accord, but it brought peace, development, says Amit Shah
Updated On : 16 Mar 2025 | 3:23 PM IST

PM Modi hails RBI for being selected for Digital Transformation Award 2025

Digital innovation continues to strengthen India's financial ecosystem, thus empowering countless lives, the prime minister said

PM Modi hails RBI for being selected for Digital Transformation Award 2025
Updated On : 16 Mar 2025 | 2:21 PM IST

Govt to bring Digital Competition Bill after due process: Harsh Malhotra

Minister of State for Corporate Affairs said while strict interventions were required to enforce the law, self-regulation and compliance should also be promoted

Govt to bring Digital Competition Bill after due process: Harsh Malhotra
Updated On : 16 Mar 2025 | 1:26 PM IST

Is 'rap god' Eminem coming to India for debut concert? All we know

A website began selling tickets for a multi-city tour of Eminem, claiming an association with global entertainment giant Live Nation. Here's all we know

Is 'rap god' Eminem coming to India for debut concert? All we know
Updated On : 16 Mar 2025 | 1:25 PM IST

Using forged passport may lead to 7 yrs in jail under new immigration Bill

The legislation, piloted by the Union Home Ministry, also provides for mandatory reporting of information about foreigners by hotels, universities, other educational institutions

Using forged passport may lead to 7 yrs in jail under new immigration Bill
Updated On : 16 Mar 2025 | 12:59 PM IST

Member of erstwhile royal family Arvind Singh Mewar passes away at 81

He is survived by wife Vijayraj Kumari, son Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar and daughters Bhargavi Kumari Mewar and Padmaja Kumari Parmar

Member of erstwhile royal family Arvind Singh Mewar passes away at 81
Updated On : 16 Mar 2025 | 12:49 PM IST

'No mercy for drug cartels', Shah says govt committed to fighting drugs

The Minister reiterated that the government's efforts to combat drug trafficking will continue

'No mercy for drug cartels', Shah says govt committed to fighting drugs
Updated On : 16 Mar 2025 | 11:54 AM IST

SC to hear on March 18 suo motu proceeding initiated over Lokpal's order

The top court is dealing with a suo motu proceeding initiated over the January 27 order passed by the Lokpal

SC to hear on March 18 suo motu proceeding initiated over Lokpal's order
Updated On : 16 Mar 2025 | 11:42 AM IST

Whitewashing of Shahi Jama Masjid's outer wall begins after HC order

The Allahabad High Court on March 12 directed the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to undertake and complete the whitewashing at the mosque within one week

Whitewashing of Shahi Jama Masjid's outer wall begins after HC order
Updated On : 16 Mar 2025 | 10:09 AM IST

Amit Shah to chair meet with CMs of Northeast states to review BNS rollout

Shah spent the Saturday night in Mizoram where he attended a programme of the Assam Rifles

Amit Shah to chair meet with CMs of Northeast states to review BNS rollout
Updated On : 16 Mar 2025 | 9:51 AM IST

AR Rahman discharged after dehydration bout, team denies heart issues

While earlier reports suggested that AR Rahman experienced chest pain, his team later clarified that he was hospitalised due to dehydration and neck pain

AR Rahman discharged after dehydration bout, team denies heart issues
Updated On : 16 Mar 2025 | 9:48 AM IST

Health minister urges precautions as IMD issues heatwave warning for K'taka

Ainapur Hobli village in the Kalaburagi district recorded the highest temperature in the last 24 hours at 42.8 degrees Celsius

Health minister urges precautions as IMD issues heatwave warning for K'taka
Updated On : 16 Mar 2025 | 9:04 AM IST

Tripura to boost nursing education for global opportunities: CM Manik Saha

CM Saha said this after felicitating six candidates as Nursing Caregivers under the Specified Skill Workers Scheme at TIFT

Tripura to boost nursing education for global opportunities: CM Manik Saha
Updated On : 16 Mar 2025 | 7:48 AM IST

Security forces conduct operations in Manipur, recover arms and ammunition

Earlier, on March 10, security forces dismantled 5 illegal bunkers in Kukimun village and Lamdan Kuki village in Bishnupur district

Security forces conduct operations in Manipur, recover arms and ammunition
Updated On : 16 Mar 2025 | 7:41 AM IST

Delhi records lowest AQI in three years, air quality now 'satisfactory'

The average AQI of Delhi for past 24 hours was at 85, at 4 pm on March 15. This was the first day of the year on which the AQI had managed to fall under the ambit of the 'Satisfactory' category.

Delhi records lowest AQI in three years, air quality now 'satisfactory'
Updated On : 16 Mar 2025 | 7:36 AM IST

Delhi to see light rain, strong winds; IMD predicts cooler day ahead

Following Holi celebrations, the weather in Delhi and surrounding areas has become cooler due to rain showers

Delhi to see light rain, strong winds; IMD predicts cooler day ahead
Updated On : 16 Mar 2025 | 7:18 AM IST

64 maoists surrender before police in Telangana, choose to abandon naxalism

The surrendered CPI (Maoist) members included cadres from various ranks, including an Area Committee Member (ACM) from Chhattisgarh and members from bordering villages of Telangana

64 maoists surrender before police in Telangana, choose to abandon naxalism
Updated On : 16 Mar 2025 | 6:37 AM IST

Delhi CM holds Budget discussion with farmers, assures them of all help

In an interaction held at the Delhi Secretariat, the farmers raised their demands for the immediate implementation of a land pooling policy, subsidy on fertilisers and seeds, and saving standing crops

Delhi CM holds Budget discussion with farmers, assures them of all help
Updated On : 15 Mar 2025 | 11:10 PM IST

Determined to introduce one nation, one election: Law minister Meghwal

A 39-member parliamentary panel is scrutinising two bills on simultaneous elections, including one for amending the Constitution

Determined to introduce one nation, one election: Law minister Meghwal
Updated On : 15 Mar 2025 | 9:57 PM IST