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Gates Foundation to partner with Maha to make state malaria-free: Fadnavis

Bill Gates is currently on an India visit. He met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other central ministers in New Delhi earlier this week

Gates Foundation to partner with Maha to make state malaria-free: Fadnavis
Updated On : 20 Mar 2025 | 4:50 PM IST

Karnataka power tariff to rise from April 1; BJP slams state govt

State BJP president B Y Vijayendra criticised the move, stating that since the "anti-people" Congress government came to power in Karnataka, the only guarantee it has implemented is "price hikes"

Karnataka power tariff to rise from April 1; BJP slams state govt
Updated On : 20 Mar 2025 | 4:40 PM IST

No windfall tax on oil, gas companies after new law: Hardeep Singh Puri

Parliament has passed the Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Bill, 2024 that provides policy stability to investors, decriminalises provisions and promotes ease of doing business

No windfall tax on oil, gas companies after new law: Hardeep Singh Puri
Updated On : 20 Mar 2025 | 4:22 PM IST

Delhi to install six new air quality monitoring stations for winter: Sirsa

In an interview with PTI on Wednesday, Sirsa said, "This winter, we will ensure that Delhi sees more clean air days, and we are already working to minimize pollution

Delhi to install six new air quality monitoring stations for winter: Sirsa
Updated On : 20 Mar 2025 | 4:09 PM IST

Yuzvendra Chahal and Dhanashree Verma now officially divorced. Details here

Indian cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal and influencer Dhanashree Verma have officially divorced. The court granted the settlement, finalising financial terms

Yuzvendra Chahal and Dhanashree Verma now officially divorced. Details here
Updated On : 20 Mar 2025 | 3:54 PM IST

Modi govt moving ahead with ruthless approach against Naxalites: Amit Shah

While 18 Naxals were killed in Bijapur district, four Maoists were gunned down in the Kanker area by a joint team of the Border Security Force (BSF) and the District Reserve Guard (DRG)

Modi govt moving ahead with ruthless approach against Naxalites: Amit Shah
Updated On : 20 Mar 2025 | 3:42 PM IST

Bengaluru traffic advisory amid metro construction, multiple road widening

Traffic in Bengaluru is expected to be slow at Outer Ring Road Salem Railway Bridge due to ongoing metro work

Bengaluru traffic advisory amid metro construction, multiple road widening
Updated On : 20 Mar 2025 | 3:23 PM IST

Union minister's nephew killed over water dispute with brother in Bihar

A dispute over water from a tap turned fatal in Bhagalpur, leading to the death of one brother and critically injuring the other

Union minister's nephew killed over water dispute with brother in Bihar
Updated On : 20 Mar 2025 | 3:18 PM IST

Capable women shouldn't seek alimony, law doesn't promote idling: Delhi HC

The order, therefore, dismissed a woman's plea against a trial court order denying her interim maintenance from her estranged husband

Capable women shouldn't seek alimony, law doesn't promote idling: Delhi HC
Updated On : 20 Mar 2025 | 3:03 PM IST

ASHA workers begin indefinite hunger strike outside Kerala Secretariat

Prior to the start of the hunger strike, Congress leader and former state Health Minister V M Sudheeran met the protesting ASHA workers and extended his support to them

ASHA workers begin indefinite hunger strike outside Kerala Secretariat
Updated On : 20 Mar 2025 | 2:49 PM IST

Need to scale up applications of space tech to drive growth: ex-Isro chief

Somnath highlighted that while India has made remarkable strides in space technology, its application has largely been confined to government programs

Need to scale up applications of space tech to drive growth: ex-Isro chief
Updated On : 20 Mar 2025 | 2:40 PM IST

Freebie debate: Growing debt is forcing states to rethink poll promises

Increasing debt burdens are forcing states to reassess poll-time welfare promises, as fiscal constraints make it harder to sustain freebie-driven policies amid growing financial pressures

Freebie debate: Growing debt is forcing states to rethink poll promises
Updated On : 20 Mar 2025 | 2:23 PM IST

Tin sheets erected on sides of Aurangzeb's tomb in Maharashtra's Khultabad

The decision was taken by the district administration two days ago when collector Dilip Swami and Superintendent of Police Vinaykumar Rathod visited the tomb at Khultabad with ASI officials

Tin sheets erected on sides of Aurangzeb's tomb in Maharashtra's Khultabad
Updated On : 20 Mar 2025 | 2:23 PM IST

Grabbing breasts, breaking pyjama string not attempt to rape: Allahabad HC

Allahabad High Court reduced charges against three men accused of attempted rape of a minor, citing no evidence of penetrative intent, and ordered trial under lesser IPC and Pocso provisions

Grabbing breasts, breaking pyjama string not attempt to rape: Allahabad HC
Updated On : 20 Mar 2025 | 4:43 PM IST

Panel formed to look into daily wagers' regularisation: J&K CM Abdullah

Chief minister also said the National Conference government is committed to ensuring speedy recruitment to fill the vacant posts in government services in Jammu and Kashmir

Panel formed to look into daily wagers' regularisation: J&K CM Abdullah
Updated On : 20 Mar 2025 | 1:56 PM IST

TASMAC issue: HC directs ED not to proceed further against liquor retailer

After conducting searches at TASMAC earlier this month, ED had recently claimed irregularities to the tune of about ₹1000 crore

TASMAC issue: HC directs ED not to proceed further against liquor retailer
Updated On : 20 Mar 2025 | 1:43 PM IST

Nagpur violence: Curfew continues for third day, 69 people arrested so far

Violence erupted in Nagpur on Monday night after rumours spread that a 'Chadar' with Quranic verses had been burned during a protest. Clashes escalated, as police struggled to restore order

Nagpur violence: Curfew continues for third day, 69 people arrested so far
Updated On : 20 Mar 2025 | 1:43 PM IST

IMD issues heatwaves in India: What is heatwave and its impact on us?

The IMD has issued heatwave alerts for several regions. With extreme heat claiming lives each year, it is crucial to understand how to stay safe during the hottest periods of the season

IMD issues heatwaves in India: What is heatwave and its impact on us?
Updated On : 20 Mar 2025 | 1:38 PM IST

Lok Sabha adjourned till 2 pm over Oppn MPs wearing T-shirts with slogans

Lok Sabha on Thursday witnessed repeated adjournments as several members came to the House wearing T-shirts with slogans on the issue of delimitation of parliamentary and assembly constituencies.

Lok Sabha adjourned till 2 pm over Oppn MPs wearing T-shirts with slogans
Updated On : 20 Mar 2025 | 1:30 PM IST

30 naxals, 1 DRG personnel killed in separate encounters in Chhattisgarh

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the security forces have achieved another big success in their march to make the country Naxal-free with the two encounters

30 naxals, 1 DRG personnel killed in separate encounters in Chhattisgarh
Updated On : 20 Mar 2025 | 1:21 PM IST