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PM aims for India to be 3rd largest economy, developed by 2047: Amit Shah

He highlighted the vital role of the dairy sector in accelerating the country's development, ensuring nutrition, and uplifting rural areas, landless farmers

PM aims for India to be 3rd largest economy, developed by 2047: Amit Shah
Updated On : 03 Mar 2025 | 2:31 PM IST

LIVE news: Delhi Budget session from March 24-26, says CM Rekha Gupta

Latest news updates: Catch all the latest news developments from around the world her

LIVE news: Delhi Budget session from March 24-26, says CM Rekha Gupta
Updated On : 03 Mar 2025 | 2:29 PM IST

PM Modi chairs Wildlife Board meet in Gujarat, announces lion census

Soon after completing his lion safari at Gir National Park in the morning, Modi headed for the NBWL meeting, at Sasan in Gujarat's Junagadh district

PM Modi chairs Wildlife Board meet in Gujarat, announces lion census
Updated On : 03 Mar 2025 | 2:05 PM IST

Maharashtra preferred FDI destination, contributes 14% to GDP, says Guv

He said the state government has signed memoranda of understanding (MoUs) worth approximately Rs 15.72 trillion with 63 national and international companies

Maharashtra preferred FDI destination, contributes 14% to GDP, says Guv
Updated On : 03 Mar 2025 | 1:50 PM IST

Viral pastor Bajinder Singh faces sexual harassment charges in Punjab

Pastor Bajinder Singh, who claims to possess healing powers, has been accused by a woman of inappropriately hugging and touching her

Viral pastor Bajinder Singh faces sexual harassment charges in Punjab
Updated On : 03 Mar 2025 | 1:15 PM IST

Passport rules 2025: New birth certificate rules and other key changes

Under the new rules, individuals born on or after October 1, 2023, must present a birth certificate as the sole accepted proof of their date of birth. No other documents will be considered valid

Passport rules 2025: New birth certificate rules and other key changes
Updated On : 03 Mar 2025 | 1:11 PM IST

Delhi HC rejects total smartphone ban in schools, issues guidelines

The court noted that its intent is to establish guiding principles to balance the positive and negative effects of allowing students to use smartphones

Delhi HC rejects total smartphone ban in schools, issues guidelines
Updated On : 03 Mar 2025 | 12:59 PM IST

Visually impaired persons can't be denied chance to join judiciary: SC

The judgement said no candidate can be denied consideration solely on account of their disability

Visually impaired persons can't be denied chance to join judiciary: SC
Updated On : 03 Mar 2025 | 12:37 PM IST

Over 600 job offers given during IIM Lucknow's 2025 placement drive

The highest domestic package achieved this year is Rs 75 LPA, while the highest international package is Rs 65 LPA. The average salary offered is Rs 32.3 LPA

Over 600 job offers given during IIM Lucknow's 2025 placement drive
Updated On : 03 Mar 2025 | 12:22 PM IST

Delhi's battle air pollution: Fuel ban, smog guns and electric vehicles

Delhi ramps up its fight against air pollution with a fuel ban for old vehicles, mandatory smog guns in high-rises, and a significant shift to electric public transport

Delhi's battle air pollution: Fuel ban, smog guns and electric vehicles
Updated On : 03 Mar 2025 | 12:16 PM IST

Why does the world's biggest climate fund want India, China to step up?

Trump has upended humanitarian aid, development and climate finance sectors by halting funding. The US leader has also exited the Paris Agreement climate treaty and the World Health Organization

Why does the world's biggest climate fund want India, China to step up?
Updated On : 03 Mar 2025 | 12:11 PM IST

NHAI fines toll collectors for 'false' deductions - Check how to reclaim it

The 'false' FASTag toll deduction happens when money is wrongly deducted from a vehicle owner's FASTag account due to system errors, operator mistakes, or tech glitches in toll plaza infrastructure

NHAI fines toll collectors for 'false' deductions - Check how to reclaim it
Updated On : 03 Mar 2025 | 12:07 PM IST

SC questions Centre over social media gag order without user notice

The Supreme Court has asked Centre to justify social media takedowns without user notice, stressing the need for due process before removing posts linked to identifiable individuals

SC questions Centre over social media gag order without user notice
Updated On : 03 Mar 2025 | 12:04 PM IST

Delhi Metro travel made smarter: Real-time updates, smarter display screens

Delhi Metro upgrades Passenger Information Display System with LED screens for real-time train updates, improved visibility, and bilingual support across stations and trains

Delhi Metro travel made smarter: Real-time updates, smarter display screens
Updated On : 03 Mar 2025 | 11:58 AM IST

T'gana tunnel collapse: Rescue teams look for workers at other locations

Scientists from the National Geophysical Research Institute (NGRI) in Hyderabad conducted a Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) survey inside the tunnel to look for signs of human presence

T'gana tunnel collapse: Rescue teams look for workers at other locations
Updated On : 03 Mar 2025 | 11:48 AM IST

Suspect held 2 days after Haryana Congress worker's body found in suitcase

Haryana police arrest a suspect two days after Congress worker Himani Narwal's body was found in a suitcase near Sampla bus stand; family demands the death penalty for the accused

Suspect held 2 days after Haryana Congress worker's body found in suitcase
Updated On : 03 Mar 2025 | 11:41 AM IST

'Rohit Sharma fat for a sportsman,' says Congress leader, faces backlash

Congress leader Shama Mohamed calls Rohit Sharma 'fat', sparking BJP backlash, as political leaders trade barbs over the Indian captain's fitness and leadership

'Rohit Sharma fat for a sportsman,' says Congress leader, faces backlash
Updated On : 03 Mar 2025 | 11:21 AM IST

Tharoor takes a U-turn: Slams Kerala's startup woes, calls for more MSMEs

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor shared his displeasure about the state's startup ecosystem whose growth is continuing to decline

Tharoor takes a U-turn: Slams Kerala's startup woes, calls for more MSMEs
Updated On : 03 Mar 2025 | 11:00 AM IST

Delhi govt to present 2025-26 budget between March 24-26: CM Rekha Gupta

She also shared an email ID and a WhatsApp number where Delhi residents can send their suggestions for the budget

Delhi govt to present 2025-26 budget between March 24-26: CM Rekha Gupta
Updated On : 03 Mar 2025 | 10:58 AM IST

Can India take the 'roast'? The fine line between humour and offence

Ranveer Allahabadia's joke on Samay Raina's show India's Got Latent reignites discussions on roast comedy, its acceptance in India, and why the format continues to face backlash

Can India take the 'roast'? The fine line between humour and offence
Updated On : 03 Mar 2025 | 8:47 AM IST