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Shops, establishments must display names in Tamil, says Puducherry CM

CM stated that the government had also decided that all invitations for government department functions should include a Tamil version

Shops, establishments must display names in Tamil, says Puducherry CM
Updated On : 18 Mar 2025 | 12:53 PM IST

World witnessed India's grandeur during Maha Kumbh: PM Modi to Lok Sabha

Addressing the Lok Sabha, PM Modi thanked the people of Uttar Pradesh and especially Prayagraj for the success of Maha Kumbh

World witnessed India's grandeur during Maha Kumbh: PM Modi to Lok Sabha
Updated On : 18 Mar 2025 | 12:45 PM IST

SC flags rising bail rejections, says democracy must not be police state

The apex court had previously expressed its anguish over what it termed intellectual dishonesty by lower courts in denying bail

SC flags rising bail rejections, says democracy must not be police state
Updated On : 18 Mar 2025 | 12:38 PM IST

Centre with farmers without any discrimination, says Shivraj Chouhan

Chouhan said the Centre had stepped in to purchase red chilli for more than Rs 11,000 per quintal when its prices had declined

Centre with farmers without any discrimination, says Shivraj Chouhan
Updated On : 18 Mar 2025 | 12:35 PM IST

LIVE news: Prayagraj Mahakumbh reflects spirit of rising India, says PM Modi

Latest news updates: Catch all the latest news updates from around the world here

LIVE news: Prayagraj Mahakumbh reflects spirit of rising India, says PM Modi
Updated On : 18 Mar 2025 | 12:28 PM IST

Rail mishaps dropped 90% since Lalu's time, Vaishnaw tells Rajya Sabha

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw told Rajya Sabha that rail accidents fell 90 per cent since 2005-06, from 698 to 73, due to investment in tech like Kavach, stronger rails, and safety focus

Rail mishaps dropped 90% since Lalu's time, Vaishnaw tells Rajya Sabha
Updated On : 18 Mar 2025 | 12:27 PM IST

Delhi HC lists Engineer Rashid's plea to attend Parliament for March 25

Rashid, who is facing trial under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) in a 2017 terror funding case, has challenged a March 10 trial court order refusing him custody parole

Delhi HC lists Engineer Rashid's plea to attend Parliament for March 25
Updated On : 18 Mar 2025 | 12:12 PM IST

LoP Rahul Gandhi calls on New Zealand PM Luxon during his 5-day India visit

Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday called on New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon in the national capital.

LoP Rahul Gandhi calls on New Zealand PM Luxon during his 5-day India visit
Updated On : 18 Mar 2025 | 11:55 AM IST

Nagpur violence: Residents share accounts of attacks on homes and vehicles

Aurangzeb row: Violence broke out in Nagpur on Monday night after rumours spread that a holy book was desecrated during a protest

Nagpur violence: Residents share accounts of attacks on homes and vehicles
Updated On : 18 Mar 2025 | 11:43 AM IST

ED conducts searches at entities linked to George Soros in Bengaluru

The case pertains to alleged FDI being sourced by OSF and the utilisation of these funds by certain beneficiaries in alleged contravention of Fema guidelines

ED conducts searches at entities linked to George Soros in Bengaluru
Updated On : 18 Mar 2025 | 11:30 AM IST

Parents of missing Indian student ask officials to declare her dead

Konanki, a citizen of India and a permanent resident of the United States, was last seen on March 6 at the Riu Republic Resort in Punta Cana town

Parents of missing Indian student ask officials to declare her dead
Updated On : 18 Mar 2025 | 11:00 AM IST

T'gana tunnel: Search ops continue for 25th day to locate 7 missing persons

Personnel from the NDRF, SDRF, state-run miner Singareni Collieries, rat miners, and others intensified the search efforts

T'gana tunnel: Search ops continue for 25th day to locate 7 missing persons
Updated On : 18 Mar 2025 | 10:59 AM IST

Lok Sabha to discuss demands for grants under Railway Ministry, Jal Shakti

Congress leaders also submitted a motion for adjournment to discuss the "affordable quality of medicines for a healthier future" and "Impact of new RBI rule on Jewel loans"

Lok Sabha to discuss demands for grants under Railway Ministry, Jal Shakti
Updated On : 18 Mar 2025 | 10:25 AM IST

EC to introduce new option in its software to detect 'ghost' voters

The new option would help the Electoral Registration Officers (EROs) find out if multiple names are attached to a particular EPIC number

EC to introduce new option in its software to detect 'ghost' voters
Updated On : 18 Mar 2025 | 9:29 AM IST

Land-for-jobs case: Rabri Devi appears before ED; Lalu Prasad, kin summoned

Last year, the ED filed a chargesheet in the case against Lalu Prasad's family members before a Delhi court

Land-for-jobs case: Rabri Devi appears before ED; Lalu Prasad, kin summoned
Updated On : 18 Mar 2025 | 9:25 AM IST

Aurangzeb row leads to violent clashes, curfew in Nagpur: What we know so far

Tensions flared in Nagpur over the Aurangzeb row, leading to violent clashes, injuries, and arson. Authorities imposed curfew as security forces worked to restore order

Aurangzeb row leads to violent clashes, curfew in Nagpur: What we know so far
Updated On : 18 Mar 2025 | 9:23 AM IST

Delhi's AQI drops to 'moderate' as pollution control efforts continue

Delhi's air quality shifts to 'moderate' with an AQI of 130 as authorities ramp up pollution control measures and green initiatives to combat ongoing environmental challenges

Delhi's AQI drops to 'moderate' as pollution control efforts continue
Updated On : 18 Mar 2025 | 8:38 AM IST

This will be breakthrough year for India and EU: Ex-Swedish PM Carl Bildt

Bildt stated that both sides are committed to reaching an agreement by the end of the year

This will be breakthrough year for India and EU: Ex-Swedish PM Carl Bildt
Updated On : 18 Mar 2025 | 8:20 AM IST

US student search in Dominican Republic intensifies after witness' account

Sudiksha Konanki, a 20-year-old student at the University of Pittsburgh and an Indian citizen, vanished before dawn on March 6 in the resort town of Punta Cana

US student search in Dominican Republic intensifies after witness' account
Updated On : 18 Mar 2025 | 8:01 AM IST

Delhi sees clear skies; mercury set to hit 40 degree Celsius by March-end

This week, Delhi will be affected by a western disturbance impacting the western Himalayas from March 19

Delhi sees clear skies; mercury set to hit 40 degree Celsius by March-end
Updated On : 18 Mar 2025 | 7:55 AM IST