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Maharashtra govt arm plans to raise $1.7 billion via local bond sale

The borrowing is part of a push by the Indian government to overhaul road quality and reduce traffic

Maharashtra govt arm plans to raise $1.7 billion via local bond sale
Updated On : 17 Mar 2025 | 3:41 PM IST

LIVE news: SC issues contempt notice to Delhi home secretary over Nitish Kataria remission plea

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

LIVE news: SC issues contempt notice to Delhi home secretary over Nitish Kataria remission plea
Updated On : 17 Mar 2025 | 3:38 PM IST

Manipur ethnic violence: Cases to be tried in Guwahati itself, says SC

A three-judge bench headed by Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna also extended till July 31, 2025, the tenure of a committee headed by Justice Gita Mittal

Manipur ethnic violence: Cases to be tried in Guwahati itself, says SC
Updated On : 17 Mar 2025 | 3:24 PM IST

Uttarakhand finance minister resigns in tears amid public outrage

Uttarakhand's finance and parliamentary affairs minister Premchand Aggarwal's remark, perceived as disrespectful to hill residents, led to widespread protests

Uttarakhand finance minister resigns in tears amid public outrage
Updated On : 17 Mar 2025 | 3:15 PM IST

PM Modi flags 'anti-India activities' in joint presser with New Zealand PM

At joint presser with New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon, PM Modi highlights 'anti-India activities,' stresses united stance on terrorism, illegal migration, and regional security

PM Modi flags 'anti-India activities' in joint presser with New Zealand PM
Updated On : 17 Mar 2025 | 2:54 PM IST

HC sends notices to Centre, 4 states for 'illegal' use of woman's picture

The photo has been used unauthorisedly by the state governments of Maharashtra, Telangana, Karnataka and Odisha and the Union Ministry of Rural Development

HC sends notices to Centre, 4 states for 'illegal' use of woman's picture
Updated On : 17 Mar 2025 | 2:51 PM IST

From childhood to govt, key takeaways from PM Modi's chat with Lex Fridman

In a podcast with AI researcher Lex Fridman released on Sunday, PM Modi spoke on a wide array of topics, including his experiences in the Himalayas, democracy in India, and the 2002 Gujarat riots

From childhood to govt, key takeaways from PM Modi's chat with Lex Fridman
Updated On : 17 Mar 2025 | 2:45 PM IST

Parliament Budget Session LIVE updates: Discussion on Manipur disallowed

Parliament Budget session latest updates: Catch all the news developments related to proceedings in the Parliament here

Parliament Budget Session LIVE updates: Discussion on Manipur disallowed
Updated On : 17 Mar 2025 | 2:26 PM IST

Tamil Nadu police detains BJP's Soundararajan over TASMAC scam protest

Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai accused state minister V Senthil Balaji of being the 'kingpin' behind multiple scams

Tamil Nadu police detains BJP's Soundararajan over TASMAC scam protest
Updated On : 17 Mar 2025 | 2:18 PM IST

Govt proposes returning unused National Highway land to owners after 5 yrs

The govt has proposed amendments to the National Highways Act, allowing land acquired for highway projects to be returned to original owners if unused for five years

Govt proposes returning unused National Highway land to owners after 5 yrs
Updated On : 17 Mar 2025 | 2:08 PM IST

Sonia Gandhi, Mamata among those who inquired about my health: VP Dhankhar

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar said he was "greatly touched" by the concerns expressed across party lines which contributed to his speedy recovery

Sonia Gandhi, Mamata among those who inquired about my health: VP Dhankhar
Updated On : 17 Mar 2025 | 1:58 PM IST

PM Modi holds bilateral meeting with New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon

The meeting comes amid a growing push to enhance bilateral ties, with both leaders set to discuss economic cooperation, trade expansion, and regional security

PM Modi holds bilateral meeting with New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon
Updated On : 17 Mar 2025 | 1:53 PM IST

Rajnath Singh, Tulsi Gabbard, discuss defence, info sharing to boost ties

The Asia leg of Gabbard's trip will culminate in an address on March 18 at the Raisina Dialogue, a multinational gathering of security officials in Delhi, to which Prime Minister Narendra Modi invited

Rajnath Singh, Tulsi Gabbard, discuss defence, info sharing to boost ties
Updated On : 17 Mar 2025 | 1:47 PM IST

SC seeks Centre's reply on PIL challenging CAG appointment procedure

The PIL also sought direction of the court mandating that the CAG shall be appointed by the President

SC seeks Centre's reply on PIL challenging CAG appointment procedure
Updated On : 17 Mar 2025 | 1:14 PM IST

Donald Trump shares PM Modi's podcast with Lex Fridman on 'Truth Social'

During the interview, PM Modi appreciated US President Donald Trump's unshakeable dedication to his country

Donald Trump shares PM Modi's podcast with Lex Fridman on 'Truth Social'
Updated On : 17 Mar 2025 | 12:55 PM IST

Orry, 7 others booked for consuming alcohol near Vaishno Devi shrine

Orry, along with seven others, is accused of breaching religious norms and local laws at one of Hinduism's most sacred pilgrimage sites

Orry, 7 others booked for consuming alcohol near Vaishno Devi shrine
Updated On : 17 Mar 2025 | 12:28 PM IST

ASHA workers intensify agitation in Kerala laying siege to Secretariat

A section of Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA) workers has been protesting here for the last 36 days seeking post-retirement benefits and a hike in their honourarium

ASHA workers intensify agitation in Kerala laying siege to Secretariat
Updated On : 17 Mar 2025 | 12:20 PM IST

Centre has given go ahead for Chandrayaan-5 mission to moon: Isro chief

Isro has successfully executed three Chandrayaan missions, and the latest, Chandryaan-3, resulted in a safe and soft landing on the moon

Centre has given go ahead for Chandrayaan-5 mission to moon: Isro chief
Updated On : 17 Mar 2025 | 12:10 PM IST

Kerala CSR scam: 1,343 cases registered, 6 persons nabbed, says CM Vijayan

According to data from the 386 cases in which investigations have commenced, a total of Rs 281.43 crore was collected from 48,386 people by promising scooters at half the price

Kerala CSR scam: 1,343 cases registered, 6 persons nabbed, says CM Vijayan
Updated On : 17 Mar 2025 | 11:45 AM IST

Amritsar temple blast suspect shot dead in firefight with Punjab Police

A blast had occurred outside the Thakur Dwara Temple on March 15 when a person hurled an explosive device towards it, damaging a portion of its wall and shattering window panes

Amritsar temple blast suspect shot dead in firefight with Punjab Police
Updated On : 17 Mar 2025 | 10:58 AM IST