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The 1st Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) between India and Cabo Verde was held in Praia, Cabo Verde on 18 March 2024, co-chaired by Sevala Naik Mude, Additional Secretary (Central & West Africa), Ministry of External Affairs from Indian side and Dr. Miryan Djamila Sena Vieira, Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation from the side of Cabo Verde.
Tata Steel said on Monday it has decided to cease operations of coke ovens at the Port Talbot plant, in Wales, following a "deterioration of operational stability". "Tata Steel UK will increase imports of coke to offset the impact of the coke oven closures," the steelmaker said in a statement.
Tata Steel said on Monday it has decided to cease operations of coke ovens at the Port Talbot plant, in Wales, following a "deterioration of operational stability". "Tata Steel UK will increase imports of coke to offset the impact of the coke oven closures," the steelmaker said in a statement.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated Russian President Vladimir Putin for winning another six-year term. "Warm congratulations to Vladimir Putin on his re-election as the President of the Russian Federation," the Prime Minister said in a tweet. "Look forward to working together to further strengthen the time-tested Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership between India and Russia in the years to come."
Tata Sons is offering to sell up to 23.4 million shares in IT major Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) in a deal worth $1.13 billion, Reuters reported citing fixed income news service IFR today.
The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has announced the dissolution of the ad hoc panel for the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), a decision made in light of the ban lifted on WFI by the United World Wrestling
The Supreme Court today asked the State Bank of India (SBI) to make a complete disclosure of all details related to electoral bonds, including the unique bond numbers that would disclose the link between the buyer and the recipient political party, by March 21. A five-judge constitution bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud said there is "no manner of doubt" that the SBI is required to disclose complete details of the bonds.
The AAP said on Monday morning that Delhi Chief Minister and AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal will not appear before ED today. "When there is bail from the court, why is ED sending summons again and again? ED summons are illegal," the AAP said.
Seven people including three children were left dead after a car returning from a wedding crashed into a tractor in Bihar's Khagaria district. The accident took place on NH 31, and four others sustained injuries in the accident. Rescue operations were conducted and the injured were rushed to the hospital.
Four coaches and an engine of the Sabarmati-Agra superfast train derailed near Madar railway station in Rajasthan's Ajmer late late on Monday night. Four coaches along with the engine derailed near the Madar railway station, officials said. Soon rescue teams reached to the spot. No casualties or injuries have been reported in the incident.
A direct conflict between Russia and the US-led Nato military alliance would mean the planet was one step away from World War Three, Russian President Vladimir Putin warned the West on Monday. He emphasised that hardly anyone wanted such a scenario. Putin won a record post-Soviet landslide in Russia's election on Sunday. The former KGB lieutenant colonel who first rose to power in 1999. He is set top begin a new six-year term that will see him become Russia's longest-serving leader for more than 200 years if he completes it.Ahead of the Paris Olympic Games 2024, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) dissolvef the ad hoc committee, established on December 27, for conducting the selection trials for the Olympic qualifiers.
The Election Commmison of India (ECI) has ordered the removal of Brihanmumbai Municipal Commissioner Iqbal Singh Chahal, additional commissioners, deputy commissioners, news agency PTI reported citing sources.
The Supreme Court today asked the State Bank of India (SBI) to make a complete disclosure of all details related to electoral bonds, including the unique bond numbers that would disclose the link between the buyer and the recipient political party, by March 21. A five-judge constitution bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud said there is "no manner of doubt" that the SBI is required to disclose complete details of the bonds.
The Election Commmison of India (ECI) has ordered the removal of Brihanmumbai Municipal Commissioner Iqbal Singh Chahal, additional commissioners, deputy commissioners, news agency PTI reported citing sources.
The Supreme Court today asked the State Bank of India (SBI) to make a complete disclosure of all details related to electoral bonds, including the unique bond numbers that would disclose the link between the buyer and the recipient political party, by March 21. A five-judge constitution bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud said there is "no manner of doubt" that the SBI is required to disclose complete details of the bonds.
The AAP said on Monday morning that Delhi Chief Minister and AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal will not appear before ED today. "When there is bail from the court, why is ED sending summons again and again? ED summons are illegal," the AAP said.
Seven people including three children were left dead after a car returning from a wedding crashed into a tractor in Bihar's Khagaria district. The accident took place on NH 31, and four others sustained injuries in the accident. Rescue operations were conducted and the injured were rushed to the hospital.
Four coaches and an engine of the Sabarmati-Agra superfast train derailed near Madar railway station in Rajasthan's Ajmer late late on Monday night. Four coaches along with the engine derailed near the Madar railway station, officials said. Soon rescue teams reached to the spot. No casualties or injuries have been reported in the incident.
A direct conflict between Russia and the US-led Nato military alliance would mean the planet was one step away from World War Three, Russian President Vladimir Putin warned the West on Monday. He emphasised that hardly anyone wanted such a scenario. Putin won a record post-Soviet landslide in Russia's election on Sunday. The former KGB lieutenant colonel who first rose to power in 1999. He is set top begin a new six-year term that will see him become Russia's longest-serving leader for more than 200 years if he completes it.
Ahead of the Paris Olympic Games 2024, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) dissolvef the ad hoc committee, established on December 27, for conducting the selection trials for the Olympic qualifiers.
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India and Cabo Verde hold first Foreign Office consultations
The 1st Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) between India and Cabo Verde was held in Praia, Cabo Verde on 18 March 2024, co-chaired by Sevala Naik Mude, Additional Secretary (Central & West Africa), Ministry of External Affairs from Indian side and Dr. Miryan Djamila Sena Vieira, Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation from the side of Cabo Verde.
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N. Korea's Kim says Russian voters showed 'unshakeable support' for Putin
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said Monday in a congratulatory message to Vladimir Putin that Russian voters had shown "unshakeable support" for their re-elected president, state media reported. "Your reelection to the heavy responsibility of the head of state is the Russian people's valuable estimate of the outstanding leadership and tenacious executive ability you displayed in state activities with a high prestige as the leader of the nation, and an expression of their unshakeable support and trust in you," Kim said, according to the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA).
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Bulgarian President thanks PM Modi for Indian Navy's heroic rescue of hijacked ship
"My sincere gratitude to PM Narendra Modi for the brave action of Indian Navy rescuing the hijacked Bulgarian ship “Ruen” and its crew, including 7 Bulgarian citizens," tweets President of Bulgaria Rumen Radev.
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If you fall victim to cyber fraud, dial helpline number 1930: DGP Haryana
Haryana Director General of Police Shatrujeet Kapur emphasised the importance of vigilance in combating cybercrime. He urged victims of cyber fraud to lodge complaints promptly on helpline number 1930.
He warned that in today's digital landscape, where online transactions and the use of UPI or net banking, are on the rise, cybercriminals employ deceptive methods to transfer money from victims' accounts to their own.
He stressed the importance of reporting cyber fraud incidents promptly to helpline number 1930. "Doing so during the "golden hours" significantly increases the likelihood of freezing fraudulent amounts, with around a 70 per cent success rate," he said.
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Bengaluru facing shortfall of 500 MLD water: Karnataka CM
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday said Bengaluru is facing a shortage of about 500 million litres of water per day (MLD) against the requirement of 2,600 MLDs and officials have been directed to meet daily and draw up an action plan to tackle the water scarcity.
According to the CM, 1,470 MLD water comes from Cauvery river and 650 MLD is sourced from borewells.
“There are 14,000 borewells in Bengaluru, of which 6,900 have dried. Water bodies have been encroached or died. Bengaluru needs 2,600 MLD water. Out of this 1,470 MLD comes from Cauvery river and 650 MLD from borewells. We have a shortage of about 500 MLD,” the Chief Minister told reporters after a meeting with the officials of the civic agencies and irrigation department.
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Tata Steel to stop operations of coke ovens at Port Talbot plant
Tata Steel said on Monday it has decided to cease operations of coke ovens at the Port Talbot plant, in Wales, following a "deterioration of operational stability".
"Tata Steel UK will increase imports of coke to offset the impact of the coke oven closures," the steelmaker said in a statement.
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Martin Luther King Jr - Martin Luther King III met Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama
American human rights activist and philanthropist - and son of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr - Martin Luther King III met Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama in Dharamshala today.
Martin Luther King III's wife and daughter, and board members of the Dalai Lama Center in Vancouver, Canada were also present at the occasion.
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Bilkis Bano case: One more convict moves SC seeking review of Jan 8 verdict cancelling remission
One more convict in the Bilkis Bano case has moved the Supreme Court seeking a review of its January 8 verdict cancelling remission of his sentence, contending that it cannot be challenged based on the nature of the crime and "society's cry for justice".
The review plea filed by Ramesh Rupabhai Chandana said the top court erred while passing the impugned order and overruling judgment dated May 13, 2022, passed by another bench of the apex court.
The Gujarat government and two of the 11 convicts have already filed a petition seeking a review of the January 8 verdict in which remission orders of all of them were cancelled and they asked to surrender.
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PM Modi congratulates Putin on election win, vows to boost ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated Russian President Vladimir Putin for winning another six-year term. "Warm congratulations to Vladimir Putin on his re-election as the President of the Russian Federation," the Prime Minister said in a tweet. "Look forward to working together to further strengthen the time-tested Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership between India and Russia in the years to come."
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Tata Sons to sell up to $1.13 billion in TCS shares, says report
Tata Sons is offering to sell up to 23.4 million shares in IT major Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) in a deal worth $1.13 billion, Reuters reported citing fixed income news service IFR today.
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Kolkata building collapse: 7 killed, Mamata assures stern action against illegal construction
In a horrific accident, at least seven people, including two women, were left dead and several others injured after an under-construction five-storey building collapsed in the Garden Reach area of Kolkata, police said today.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee visited the building collapse site at Azan Molla Lane in the city's western periphery and assured locals of stern action against illegal construction.
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PM Modi doesn't like my words, twists them, says Congress leader Rahul Gandhi
After attack on him over his reference to 'Shakti,' Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi doesn't like my words, and twists them.
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BSP leaders join BJP in New Delhi
BSP MP Sangeeta Azad, party leader Azad Ari Mardan and Supreme Court lawyer Seema Samridhi Kushwaha joined the saffron party today in Delhi.
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Before every election, Congress becomes expert in spreading lies, says PM Modi
Before every election, Congress becomes expert in lies; doing the same in Karnataka, says Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Karnataka rally.
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Assam DSP arrested for allegedly raping minor domestic help
A deputy superintendent of police (DSP) at the Police Training College in Assam’s Dergaon, has been taken under custody for allegedly torturing and raping a 15-year-old girl who was working as a domestic help at his residence. The girl's family members on Saturday night lodged a First Information Report (FIR) at Dergaon police station in Golaghat district and police registered a case against Nath on Sunday.
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First Published: Mar 18 2024 | 8:52 AM IST
