India is a vast South Asian country with diverse terrain – from Himalayan peaks to Indian Ocean coastline – and history reaching back 5 millennia. In the north, Mughal Empire landmarks include Delhi’s Red Fort complex, massive Jama Masjid mosque and Agra’s iconic Taj Mahal mausoleum. Pilgrims bathe in the Ganges in Varanasi, and Rishikesh is a yoga center and base for Himalayan trekking.
March 27, 2022, 6:41 pm Jagdalpur (Chhattisgarh), Mar 27 : A police constable was fatally stabbed by Maoists on Sunday at Bodaras in Kukanar Police Station limits of Sukma – an extremely restive district in Left-wing extremism-affected Bastar division, police said. Bodaras-resident Const Lakheshwar Nag – who was posted at the Police Lines – went … Read more
March 27, 2022, 6:35 pm Patna, March 27 : Leader of the opposition in Bihar Assembly Tejaswi Prasad Yadav on Sunday slammed the Narendra Modi government for a sharp increase in prices of diesel, petroleum and cooking gas, saying it would further aggravate the hardships of the common man already reeling under spate of price … Read more
March 27, 2022, 6:07 pm Srinagar, March 27 : A pall of gloom descended over Chattabugh village on Sunday, as thousands of moist eyes bid a tearful adieu to Special Police Officer (SPO) Ishfaq Ahmad and his brother Umer Jan in Budgam, during their last rites. SPO Ishfaq and his brother Umar, a student, were … Read more
March 27, 2022, 8:01 pm Mumbai, March 27 : Punjab Kings XI won the toss and decided to field first against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in Match 3 of the 2022 IPL at DY Patil Stadium here on Sunday. Before the match, Punjab’s Shikhar Dhawan said, “The process has been very good because I have … Read more
March 27, 2022, 7:43 pm Chandigarh, March 27 : on Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated several projects, including the Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC), here on Sunday. Shah, accompanied by Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit, also laid foundation stones of a hostel block of commerce college, a project for constructing 240 houses for police personnel … Read more
March 27, 2022, 4:30 pm Lucknow, March 27 : After a humiliating defeat in the 2022 Uttar Pradesh assembly elections, Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati on Sunday appointed three chief coordinators along with dissolving the entire executive body of state t. Mayawati has appointed her nephew Akash Anand, the national coordinator of the BSP … Read more
March 27, 2022, 3:54 pm Hyderabad, March 27 : Telangana Agriculture Minister S Nirajan Reddy on Sunday said that the state government was aimed to provide better facilities to the people. Speaking after inaugurating Rythu Bazaar, constructed at a cost of Rs 15 crore at Kukatpally, he further said that besides resolving traffic problems in … Read more
March 27, 2022, 5:04 pm Aurangabad, Maharashtra, Mar 27 : The activists and office-bearers of city t of Shiv Sena on Sunday staged demonstration in city to protest against continuous rise in prices of fuel and LPG gas cylinder. The party activists, led by district t president and MLC Ambadas Danve, gathered at Kranti Chowk … Read more
March 27, 2022, 4:46 pm Hubballi, March 27 : Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai will meet Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhwat in the first week of April, to seek approvals with regard to inter-state water disputes. “We are yet to get various approvals from the Centre with regard to inter-state water disputes. I have … Read more
March 27, 2022, 4:45 pm Jammu, March 27 : The residence of former minister among five illegal structures were demolished in Satwari area on Sunday. Police sources said that the officials from Revenue Department launched anti-encroachment drive at Karnaila Chak in Satwari and demolished “illegally” constructed house of former Congress minister Taj Mohi-ud-Din, residences of … Read more
March 27, 2022, 4:35 pm New Delhi, March 27 : Pressing for the need for a collective effort to achieve the objectives of nation building, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that “India’s notion has never been that governments will do everything.” Addressing the Ahimsa Yatra Sampannata Samaroh Karyakram on Sunday, the Prime Minister … Read more
March 27, 2022, 5:36 pm New Delhi, March 27 : The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested an absconding person in an alleged bank fraud case, the agency said on Sunday. The accused, identified as Sanjay R Gupta, a director of a private firm based in Gujarat, was arrested by CBI sleuths on his arrival … Read more
March 27, 2022, 5:27 pm Hisar, March 27 : Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Sunday said the new research work being done by scientists in the field of animal husbandry, specially in the field of preparing new varieties of buffaloes, will benefit the livestock farmers and the farmers of the country at large. … Read more
March 27, 2022, 5:11 pm Jammu, March 27 : The annual Amarnath Yatra of 43 days will be starting from June 30, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said on Sunday. “The 43-day holy pilgrimage will commence on June 30 with all covid protocols in place and culminate, as per the tradition, on the … Read more
March 27, 2022, 5:10 pm Puducherry, March 27 : Former Lok Sabha member from Puducherry, M Ramadass on Sunday urged the administration to adopt two important resolutions, drawing the attention of the Central Government on two contemporary but very vital issues concerning the welfare of people and the on Territory of Puducherry, besides passing a … Read more
March 26, 2022, 12:53 pm New Delhi, March 26 : Congress on Saturday slammed the Arvind Kejriwal government over the GDP numbers released during its Budget Session and alleged Delhi has registered lowest growth under the Aam Aadmi Party’s tenure. “There can be no bigger lie than this,” said Ajay Maken, who is the general … Read more
March 26, 2022, 12:50 pm New Delhi,March 26 : Calling upon the students, their parents and teachers to join this year’s ‘Pariksha Pe Charcha’ program on the April 1, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday emphasised on keeping the examinations ‘stress free’. In a tweet, the Prime Minister said, “Let’s talk stress free exams yet … Read more
March 27, 2022, 12:28 am Addu City (Maldives), March 26 : External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, who arrived on Saturday evening in the Maldives’ atoll of Addu, said the time-tested India-Maldives relationship is poised for a quantum jump and New Delhi is very strongly committed to the bilateral ties. Addressing the media after signing of … Read more
March 26, 2022, 11:33 pm Pachmarhi (MP), Mar 26 : Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said on Saturday that the Gober-dhan project shall be started in the state’s cities. “Arrangements will be made to purchase cow dung. Fresh work shall commence by studying the experiments of promotion and protection of bovines in other … Read more
March 26, 2022, 11:27 pm Pune, Mar 26 : Tech start-up Della Leaders Club, the world’s first technology-enabled business platform, on Saturday announced the launch of DLC Intellect Pop-Up in Pune, the Silicon Valley of India. DLC is the brainchild of Jimmy Mistry, a first-generation serial entrepreneur who has innovated ‘The World’s first Business Platform’ … Read more
March 26, 2022, 1:30 pm New Delhi, March 26 : Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday slammed the on government over price rise and economic situation. The Congress leader shared clippings of reports on fuel price hike and rise in prices of essential medicines, and attacked the BJP government. “The king is preparing his palace, … Read more
March 27, 2022, 12:34 pm Bhopal, Mar 27 : Rajya Sabha Member and Madhya Pradesh’s erstwhile chief minister Digvijaya Singh said on Sunday that he would submit an appeal in the state High Court against an Indore Special Court awarding him a year’s imprisonment for allegedly assaulting BJP workers at Ujjain during a programme in … Read more
March 27, 2022, 12:58 pm Bhopal, Mar 27 : In the biggest operation of its kind ever in Madhya Pradesh, city police arrested a whopping 511 criminals within the space of a mere six-and-a-half hours by executing simultaneous surprise combing patrols during the intervening night – an achievement that earned accolades from Home Minister and … Read more
March 27, 2022, 12:48 pm Kolkata, March 27 : India’s leading air carrier Indigo resumed scheduled operations to and from Thailand on Sunday as part of recommencing its international flight schedule from various destinations in India. “Scheduled operations to and from destinations in Thailand have already commenced from March 27,” the company said in a … Read more
March 27, 2022, 1:23 pm New Delhi, March 27 : RSS national executive member Indresh Kumar on Sunday said the film, ‘The Kashmir Files,’ is the files of reality and appealed to the people of all religions and politicians to come forward and strongly condemn these incidents. In a statement here, the RSS leader urged … Read more
March 27, 2022, 1:15 pm New Delhi, March 27 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday urged the countrymen to “save every drop of water” and asked children to become “water warriors” to make water conservation a movement, just as the Swachh Bharat Mission. Addressing the 87th episode of monthly Mann Ki Baat, the Prime … Read more
March 27, 2022, 2:08 pm Tirupati, March 27 : Eight persons have been killed and 23 have been injured, six of them critically, after a private bus fell into a gorge at Bhakarapet Ghat road near Bhakara village in Chandragiri Mandal of Chittoor district in Andhra Pradesh. Police said that around 50 people were going … Read more
March 27, 2022, 1:46 pm Kolkata, March 27 : West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday began a five-day official trip to north Bengal districts, including Darjeeling, where she is scheduled to chair several administrative meetings. After flying to Bagdogra airport in Darjeeling district, Banerjee is scheduled to address an administrative review meeting at … Read more
March 26, 2022, 1:05 pm Imphal, March 26 : Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Saturday informed the House that the state government will be trying to bring stranded people due to blockade of Manipur bound vehicles in Nagaland. Biren said a team headed by a Minister has been trying to resolve the matter … Read more
March 27, 2022, 2:13 pm Addu City (Maldives), March 27 : External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday said the India-Maldives partnership is a real force of stability and prosperity for the Indian Ocean Region. In his remarks at the inauguration of the National College for Policing and Law Enforcement, built with Indian grant assistance, … Read more
March 26, 2022, 9:37 pm Srinagar, March 26 : A Special Police Officer (SPO) was killed while his brother was injured in a militant attack in Kashmir’s Budgam district on Saturday evening, officials said. They said the incident took place at Chadabugh area in Budgam Police said SPO Ishfaq Ahmad and his brother Umar Jan, … Read more
March 26, 2022, 9:50 pm New Delhi, March, 26 : A Delhi court has issued notice to CBI and asked the probe agency to file its response within two weeks on a bail petition filed by former managing director and chief executive officer of National Stock Exchange Chitra Ramkrishna in NSE co-location scam case. Special … Read more
March 26, 2022, 10:22 pm Aurangabad / Mumbai, Mar 26 : Maharashtra NCP chief spokesperson Mahesh Tapase on Saturday targeted the BJP-led central government for the continuous hike in prices of fuel in last five days and asked where are the ‘Achche Din’ as promised by (Narendra) Modi during the 2014 elections. The Modi government, … Read more
March 26, 2022, 10:18 pm Jammu, March 26 : Two mysterious blasts rocked Kandi area of Kotranka on Saturday evening in Rajouri District of Jammu and Kashmir. Police sources said that mysterious explosion took place in Kandi area of Kotranka. “Police and Army rushed to the spot,” they said adding that no injuries have been … Read more
March 26, 2022, 10:40 pm Mumbai, March 26 : Delhi Capitals overseas pacer Anrich Nortje has been allowed to join Delhi Capitals camp after he was cleared of any serious injury. A hip injury had ruled Nortje out of the Test series against India and New Zealand. The good news for DC came after Cricket … Read more
March 26, 2022, 10:26 pm Basel, March 26 : Former world champion and two-time Olympic medallist P V Sindhu marched through to the Swiss Open Super 300 final after defeating Supanida Katethong of Thailand 21-18, 15-21, 21-19 here on Saturday. In the men’s singles, HS Prannoy knocked out world No. 5 Anthony Sinisuka Ginting 21-19, … Read more
March 26, 2022, 11:48 am Lucknow, March 26 : The Yogi Adityanath government beginning its second term on Saturday announced extension of Uttar Pradesh government’s free ration scheme covering 15 crore people for three months up to June. The decision was taken during the first cabinet meeting of the newly formed government that was held … Read more
March 26, 2022, 11:47 am Lucknow, March 26 : Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel on Saturday administered oath to senior most Assembly member Ramapati Ram Shastri as protem speaker of the new state Assembly. The oath ceremony, held in the Raj Bhawan, was attended by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and other ministers of his cabinet. … Read more
March 26, 2022, 12:11 pm Bhubaneswar, March 26 : Ruling Biju Janata Dal ( BJD) candidates are leading in major M cipalities, NACs and all the three m cipal corporations in Odisha as the counting for 106 civic bodies and three M cipal corporations began at 08 00 hours on Saturday amid tight security. State … Read more
March 26, 2022, 12:08 pm Palakkad, March 26 : After 700 years, a rare ‘Maha Kubera Yagam’ aiming to regain global economic peace and bestow each person with wealth and happiness will be performed at a temple in Palghat district of Kerala from April 17 to 23. All measures have been taken to ensure the … Read more
March 26, 2022, 11:42 am Dhaka, March 26 : As Bangladesh celebrates its 51st Independence Day there were several indigenous groups who fought alongside the ‘Bangali’ freedom fighters but have always been overlooked. Though the government gave Bir Bikram gallantry award to UK Ching Marma, an indigenous freedom fighter from the Marma group of Khagrachhari … Read more
March 26, 2022, 11:41 am Kolkata, March 26 : Around 133 companies of Central Armed Police forces are expected to be deployed in phases for the by-polls to the Asansol Lok Sabha and Ballygunge Assembly seats in West Bengal, scheduled to be held on April 12, sources said on Saturday. The Election Commission is expected … Read more
March 26, 2022, 11:33 am Kolkata, March 26 : The fourth day of the 10th edition of Tata Steel Kolkata Literary Meet or Kalam held at the iconic Victoria Memorial Hall has showcased different shades of legendary actor Soumitra Chatterjee in theatre as well as in cinema. Madhabi Mukherjee, one of his most popular co-actors … Read more
March 26, 2022, 10:14 am Kolkata, Mar 26 : The Election Commission is expected to hold a meeting later on Saturday with the state officials, including senior police and paramilitary forces, regarding the law and order situation and deployment of the central forces for April 12 bypolls to the Ballygunge assembly and Asansol Lok Sabha … Read more
March 26, 2022, 10:49 am New Delhi, March 26 : External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will pay an official visit to close Indian Ocean neighbours the Maldives and Sri Lanka from March 26-30, in a visit that will see the inking of several agreements with Male. Jaishankar is visiting Maldives from March 26-27 at the … Read more
March 26, 2022, 10:38 am New Delhi, March 26 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be attending the 5th BIMSTEC Summit on March 30 that is being hosted by Sri Lanka in virtual mode. To prepare for the Summit, meetings of BIMSTEC Senior Officials (SOM) will take place on March 28 followed by meetings of … Read more
March 26, 2022, 10:36 am New Delhi, March 26 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday conveyed India’s happiness to be the home of WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine. He expressed the hope that the center will contribute towards making a healthier planet and leveraging India’s rich traditional practices for global good. Ayush Ministry … Read more
March 26, 2022, 10:20 am New Delhi, March 26 : With 6,58,489 tests conducted in the last 24 hours, India registered 1660 fresh cases of Covid-19 on Saturday, on Health Ministry said. As per the Health Ministry data, the fresh additions took the total tally of cases to 4,30,18 032 in the country. As many … Read more
March 26, 2022, 8:35 am New Delhi, March 26 : Petrol and diesel prices were increased once again by 80 paise per litre on Saturday. According to price notification of Indian Oil Corporation, the petrol in Delhi now costs Rs 98.61 per litre while diesel Rs 89.87 per litre, while the price of petrol on … Read more
March 25, 2022, 11:33 pm By Ashok Raina Dharamsala, March 25 : Tibetan spiritual head the Dalai Lama on Friday in a message said India has produced one of the oldest pieces of literature. The 86-year-old, who has made India his home in exile for over several decades said it is the only country which … Read more