PM inspects antiquities returned by Australia

March 21, 2022, 11:19 am New Delhi, March 21 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inspected 29 antiquities repatriated to India by Canberra ahead of the India Australia Summit. The antiquities range in six broad categories as per themes — Lord Shiva and His disciples, Worshipping Shakti, Lord Vishnu and his forms, Jain tradition, … Read more

Tripura: Pradyot rules out poll alliance with BJP

March 21, 2022, 12:05 pm Agartala, March 21 : Hours after Tripura Peoples’ Front (TPF) Chief Patal Kanya Jamatia joined the BJP, the Tipra Motha of royal scion Pradyot Kishore Debbarman ruled out any possibility of an understanding or alliance with BJP in next year’s assembly poll. Pradyot, whose Tipra Motha runs the Tripura Tribal … Read more

PM greets Parsis on Navroz

March 21, 2022, 12:29 pm New Delhi, March 21 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other leaders greeted the Parsi comm ty on the occasion of Parsi New Year’s Navroz on Monday. The Prime Minister said: “We mark Navroz with a prayer that the coming year brings with it joy and outstanding health in everyone’s … Read more

Biden faces fury over revival of Iran nuke deal

March 21, 2022, 11:50 am Washington, March 21 : US Republican Jim Banks has slammed Joe Biden-led administration for returning to the Iran nuclear deal and said it would make the President “biggest funder of terrorism in the world”. In an interview with Fox News on Sunday, Banks said, “This is absurd that the Biden … Read more

Beleaguered Imran praises India’s independent foreign policy

March 21, 2022, 11:17 am Islamabad, March 21 : Under attack from a ted opposition, Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan chose to praise arch rival India’s foreign policy, saying New Delhi despite being a member of the Quad has chosen a foreign policy that is in the interest of the country and its people. Addressing … Read more

Will ARMY be treated to Doja Cat/BTS collab?

March 21, 2022, 10:45 am Seoul, March 21 : An old gaming clip of American singer Doja Cat from 2021 has resurfaced in which she is seen fangirling BTS’ Jungkook, sending rumour mills on overdrive about possibilities. In the clip, the “Woman” rapper is seen playing the “Hotel Hideaway” game with fans. It was a … Read more

Biden to visit Poland this week

March 21, 2022, 10:07 am Washington, March 21 : US President Joe Biden will be travelling to Poland this week to discuss international efforts to support Ukraine and further sanctions on Russia. On Sunday, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said, “This week, President Biden will travel to Poland following his meetings in Brussels, Belgium … Read more

Switzerland offers to host Ukraine-Russia talks

March 21, 2022, 9:55 am (Repeating with change in headline) Bern, March 21 : Switzerland is ready to host peace talks between Ukraine and Russia, according to Swiss President Ignazio Cassis. “Switzerland is ready to play the role of mediator behind the scenes or host the talks. “Switzerland has both neutrality and the humanitarian tradition,” … Read more

Russian sanctions can rise: US Dy NSA

March 21, 2022, 9:29 am Washington, March 21 : US Deputy National Security Adviser Daleep Singh has said the US could still expand sanctions and reach “the commanding heights” of Russia’s economy. In an interview with CBS’ 60 Minutes, Singh noted that projections suggest that Russia’s economy will be half the size that it was … Read more

Russia to open humanitarian corridors from Mariupol

March 21, 2022, 8:45 am Moscow, March 21 ( /Xinhua) Humanitarian corridors from Ukraine’s Mariupol will be opened from 10 am (local time) on Monday, Mikhail Mizintsev, head of the Russian National Defense Control Center said. Up to 130,000 civilians, including 184 foreigners from six countries, are “currently held hostage in the city,” the Russian … Read more

NAAC team to inspect law college in Pondy today

March 21, 2022, 10:08 am Puducherry, March 21 : A three-member team from the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) will conduct a two-day inspection in Dr. Ambedkar Government Law College here on Monday. The peer team, headed by Nirmani Kanti Chakrabarti, Vice-Chancellor of West Bengal National versity of Juridical Sciences, which arrived here on … Read more

Goa: BJP to stake claim to form govt

March 21, 2022, 9:48 am Panaji, March 21 : Almost 10 days after the Assembly polls results were announced, the Bharatiya Janata Party in Goa will stake claim to form government on Monday. BJP’s legislature party will meet at 4 pm at its state headquarters here to elect its leader. The meeting will be held … Read more

K’taka village bids tearful adieu to Naveen, CM at final rites

March 21, 2022, 9:41 am Chalageri (Karnataka), March 21 : Thousands of people, including local politicians on Monday gathered here to pay their last respects to Naveen Shekarappa Gyanagoudar, who was killed during shelling in Ukraine on March 1. The villagers consoled Naveen’s parents who were inconsolable. Naveen’s mortal remains arrived at Chalageri around 8 … Read more

India reports 1,549 new Covid cases

March 21, 2022, 10:34 am New Delhi, March 21 : India has registered 1,549 new Covid-19 cases, taking the tally to 4,30,09,390 and 31 deaths, as per the on Health Ministry data on Monday. The total death toll has now climbed to 5,16,510. The active cases currently stand at 25,106, which now comprise 0.06 per … Read more

Beijing not sending arms to Russia: Chinese envoy

March 21, 2022, 8:51 am Washington, March 21 : China’s ambassador to the US Qin Gang has rejected that Beijing has provided military assistance to Russia amid Ukraine war and said Beijing responded to the war by calling for a ceasefire, promoting peace talks and sending humanitarian aid. CBS News quoted Qin as saying, “On … Read more

Shanghai Disney resort to shut

March 21, 2022, 8:23 am Shanghai, March 21 : Amid a Covid-19 resurgence, The Shanghai Disney Resort will be temporarily shut until further notice from Monday, a statement by the entertainment company said. “Due to the current pandemic situation, Shanghai Disney Resort, including Shanghai Disneyland, Disneytown and Wishing Star Park will be temporarily closed from … Read more

4 dead in Kyiv shelling

March 21, 2022, 9:19 am Kyiv, March 21 : Heavy shelling of a residential area and shopping district in Kyiv has left at least four people dead, according to city mayor. The attack came even as Russia promised ceasefire if the Ukrainian city Mariupol surrendered and end the over a fortnight siege of the southeastern … Read more

Slovenian diplomats to return to Kyiv

March 21, 2022, 6:40 am Ljubljana, March 21 : Slovenian Prime Minister Janez Jansa has announced that previously evacuated embassy staff will be returning to war-torn Kyiv. In a tweet on Sunday, Jansa said that the returning diplomats are volunteers. “We are working to make the (EU) do the same,” he added. “(Ukraine) needs diplomatic … Read more

Free food to patients’ kin at 6 Delhi hospitals

March 21, 2022, 6:22 am New Delhi, March 21 : Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will on Monday flag off a ‘rath’ with a difference. According to a statement issued from Lok Sabha Secretariat on Sunday, Birla’s chariot will provide food to attendants of patients for free at six hospitals in Delhi. The initiative, called … Read more

Indian Wells final: Nadal faces defeat from Taylor Fritz

March 21, 2022, 7:36 am California, March 21 : Rafael Nadal suffered his first defeat of the year in his 21st match, losing in straight sets to Taylor Fritz in the final at Indian Wells. Nadal, 35, appeared out of sorts and quickly found himself 4-0 down before leaving the court for treatment, the BBC … Read more

England blunted by Windies skipper, 2nd test drawn

March 21, 2022, 7:14 am Barbados, March 21 : England’s chances at a victory was thwarted by West Indies as the second Test in Barbados ended in a draw. Having given themselves two sessions to dismiss West Indies, England took their fifth wicket after tea to set up a tense final hour. However, West Indies … Read more

JK set to be mentioned in ‘A Business Proposal’

Seoul, March 21 : Sharing his love and gratitude towards BTS member Jeon Jungkook, popular Korean drama director Park Seonho has hinted that the ‘golden maknae’ will be mentioned during the series running on Netflix. Jungkook, who has turned into an avid K-Drama audience of late had mentioned he was following the TV show, besides … Read more

Zelensky: Talks failure will mean WWIII

March 21, 2022, 7:52 am Kyiv, March 21 : As Ukraine rejects to bow down to Russia, amid Moscow’s warning to besieged Mariupol to surrender, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky once more reminded the world that if negotiations did not work out, it will spell a global disaster. His deputy rejecting the Russian demand to give … Read more

Rojas adds to her legend with another world record

March 20, 2022, 11:40 pm Belgrade, March 20 : Every so often in sport, an athlete comes along with a level of talent so otherworldly, and a biological composition so perfectly suited to an event, that it seems, as the old cliche goes, they were simply born with it. Yulimar Rojas is that kind of … Read more

Lakshya finishes runner-up in All England Open

March 20, 2022, 11:37 pm Birmingham, March 20 : India’s young sensation Lakshya Sen finished as a runner-up at the All England Open Badminton Championship after losing 10-21, 15-21 to Olympic champion and world no. 1 Viktor Axelsen of Denmark in the final here on Sunday. This was Lakshya’s third final appearance in three events … Read more

Senior Intelligence Officer among 2 held by CBI in bribery case

March 20, 2022, 10:29 pm New Delhi, March 20 : The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Sunday said it has apprehended two persons, including a Senior Intelligence Officer posted at the office of Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI), Ghaziabad, in an alleged bribery case. The accused have been identified as Mohit Dhankar, Senior … Read more

HP Cabinet approves Excise Policy for 2022-23

March 20, 2022, 10:18 pm Shimla, March 20 : The Himachal Pradesh Cabinet on Sunday gave approval to the Excise policy for the financial year 2022-23, which envisages collection of Rs 2,131 crore revenue during the year, Rs 264 crore higher than the financial year 2021-22. This implies an overall growth of 14 per cent … Read more

Majority community harassed in India: Uma

March 20, 2022, 9:39 pm Bhind (MP), Mar 20 : India is the sole country in the world where the majority comm ty is subjected to harassment and shown no sympathy, BJP leader and Madhya Pradesh’s erstwhile chief minister Uma Bharati alleged on Sunday. “The truth is far larger than the quantum depicted in the … Read more

Uttarakhand CM likely to be announced on Monday

March 20, 2022, 9:00 pm New Delhi, March 20 : As suspense continues over who would be the next Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, the legislature party of BJP will meet in Dehradun tomorrow to pick its leader. Central observers for selection of leader of the legislature party, on Ministers Rajnath Singh and Meenakshi Lekhi, will … Read more

Neeraj Chopra launches YouTube channel

March 20, 2022, 8:18 pm New Delhi, March 20 : India’s ground-breaking track and field Olympic star Neeraj Chopra, the javelin gold medal winner at Tokyo launched his YouTube channel on Sunday to take fans on his journey with the javelin. The channel has got over 4 thousand subscribers. Taking to Twitter, Tokyo Olympic champion … Read more

SP announces candidates for 35 VP seats

March 20, 2022, 7:57 pm Lucknow, March 20 : The Samajwadi Party on Sunday announced candidates for biennial election to 35 seats of Uttar Pradesh Vidhan Parishad, to be elected by the representatives of local bodies. The party has left two seats – Bulandshahr and Meerut-Ghaziabad for its ally Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD). Besides, SP … Read more

Kashmir Files team meets Yogi Adityanath

March 20, 2022, 7:43 pm Lucknow, March 20 : Team of ‘The Kashmir Files’, which narrated the exodus of Kashmiri Pandits and the pain during that time, met Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath here on Sunday. Director of the movie Vivek Agnihotri, actors Pallavi Joshi and Anupam Kher, Producer Abhishek Agarwal, along with other … Read more

Minister to write to DoPT against IAS officer

March 20, 2022, 6:11 pm Bhopal, Mar 20 : Madhya Pradesh Medical Education Minister Vishvas Sarang – who also holds the crucial Bhopal Gas Tragedy Relief and Rehabilitation portfolio in addition to being a local legislator – said on Sunday that he will write to the Department of Personnel and Training for action against IAS … Read more

GMC to survey iodine deficiency among children in Kashmir

March 20, 2022, 5:43 pm Srinagar, March 20 : Health department would conduct a survey of iodine deficiency disorders (Goitre) among the children in the age group of 6 to 12 years in four districts of Kashmir valley, officials said. They said, the Government Medical College Srinagar through its nodal department of Comm ty Medicine … Read more

N Biren Singh to get second term as Manipur CM

March 20, 2022, 6:18 pm Imphal, March 20 : Nongthombam Biren Singh was unanimously elected leader of the Manipur BJP Legislature party on Sunday, paving the way for his second consecutive term as Chief Minister of the Northeastern state. Soon after his election, Biren called on Governor La. Ganesan at the Raj Bhavan and staked … Read more