R'sthan police register case against Bageshwar Dham's Dhirendra Shastri
Jaipur, March 24 (IANS) The Udaipur police have registered a case against Pandit Dhirendra Krishna Shastri of Bageshwar Dham. The police has taken this action following his statement at a religious gathering held in Udaipur on Thursday.
'Silent' meeting between Mamata, Kumaraswamy in Kolkata sparks political speculations
Kolkata, March 24 (IANS) On the day Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was disqualified from the membership of Lok Sabha, a "silent" meeting between the Janata Dal-Secular leader and former Karnataka Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee at the latter's residence here on Friday sparked off speculations about fresh equations in the sphere of opposition politics at the national level.
Farhan Akhtar all praise for Raj govt's film tourism policy
Jaipur, March 24 (IANS) Actor-filmmaker Farhan Akhtar met Gayatri Rathore, Principal Secretary (Tourism), Rajasthan government, here on Friday and complimented the state government for introducing a film tourism promotion policy that aims to boost tourism in the desert state.
Tripura tribal party's flip-flops and political gimmick draw sharp criticism
Agartala, March 24 (IANS) For the first time in Tripura since 1952, the Tipra Motha Party (TMP), a tribal-based political outfit, scripted history in the recently-concluded Assembly polls by emerging as the principal opposition party with 13 seats, but its political flip-flops and gimmicks are now attracting sharp criticism from different quarters.
SC restores criminal liability for membership of banned organisation (Lead)
New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Friday overruled its 2011 judgements which had held that mere membership of a banned organisation will not incriminate a person unless he indulged in violence or incited it, saying that such unlawful association is against the interests of the sovereignty and integrity of India.
Tri-nation football: Myanmar face stiff challenge against Kyrgyz Republic (preview)
Imphal, March 24 (IANS) Myanmar will face a stiff challenge against the Kyrgyz Republic in their second match of the Tri-nation international football tournament at the Khuman Lampak Stadium, here on Saturday.
Covid cases in Karnataka cross 100 mark for 4 days, Health Dept concerned
Bengaluru, March 24 (IANS) Karnataka Health Department is concerned as 100 plus new Covid cases are reported daily since March 21, with Friday's tally being 131 fresh infections, 126 discharges, and one death.
'Action plan formulated for 26 National Waterways'
New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) On the basis of the outcome of techno-economic feasibility study and Detailed Project Report (DPR) of National Waterways (NWs), an action plan has been formulated for 26 NWs which were found viable for cargo and passenger movement.
Mitchell Marsh is coming into IPL 2023 in his best form: Ponting
New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) Delhi Capitals head coach Ricky Ponting has backed Australia Mitchell March to come good in the upcoming IPL 2023, saying that the fast-bowling all-rounder is currently in the best form he's ever seen of him.
No draft of Digital India Bill published for public feedback or comments
New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) No draft of the Digital India Bill has been published for public feedback or comments and no notice of the same was given in respect of the bill for its introduction in the Winter Session 2022-23, the Parliament was told on Friday.
Covid-like virus in native UK bats raises spillover risk: Scientists
New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) A team of international scientists have identified new bat species native to the UK that carry Covid-like virus, and may be just a few mutations away from infecting humans.
40 MPs detained by police at Vijay Chowk released
New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) A total of 40 MPs from the Congress and four other parties, who were earlier detained by the Delhi Police in connection with the protest march from Parliament House on Friday, have been released, a police official said.
Paytm launches upgraded payments platform powered by 100% indigenous tech
New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) One97 Communications Limited (OCL), that owns leading payments and financial services company Paytm, on Friday announced the launch of its new technology platform that is built with 100 per cent indigenous developed technology.
Ellie Goulding releases new single 'By the End of the Night'
Cinema/Showbiz (20:12)Speaking of the track, Ellie said: "I feel like we've all been through so much over the last few years, we're still processing everything. I don't know if it's just me but I feel like we need music that uplifts us and makes us feel good and that's exactly how I feel about 'By The End Of The Night'."
Height of Modi's arrogance, dictatorship, says KCR
Hyderabad, March 24 (IANS) Setting aside his political differences, Telangana Chief Minister and Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) President K. Chandrasekhar Rao on Friday condemned Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's disqualification from Parliament, calling it the height of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "arrogance and dictatorship".
Youth's body found hanging from tree in Ranchi
Ranchi, March 24 (IANS) The body of a 19-year-old youth was found hanging from a tree in a dense forest under the Bundu police station area in Ranchi district on Friday.
Leopard's skeleton found in Gurugram
Gurugram, March 24 (IANS) A leopard's skeleton was found around 3 km from the Bandhwari landfill in Gurugram on Friday, forest officials said.
Andhra urges Centre to extend SC status to those converting to Christianity
Amaravati, March 24 (IANS) The Andhra Pradesh Assembly on Friday passed two resolutions, one urging the Centre to include the Boya/Valmiki community in the list of the Scheduled Tribes, and second to extend Scheduled Caste status to members of the community who converted to Christianity.
Greater Noida: Stray dog attacks girl, drags her
Greater Noida, March 24 (IANS) A one-and-a-half-year-old girl was attacked by a stray dog while she was playing outside her home in the Beta 1 area.
More inspections, sample analysis will have significant effect on food grains quality: Parl Panel
New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) A Parliamentary panel has desired the Food and Public Distribution Department to expedite the process of revival of posts and new recruitments to raise the number of inspection and sample analysis to ensure delivery of good quality foodgrains to the ultimate beneficiaries.
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IPL 2023: We're really going to see the real Prithvi Shaw this season, says Ponting
New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) Ricky Ponting, the head coach of Delhi Capitals, believes the world will get to see the 'real' Prithvi Shaw in the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Teachers' scam: Almost nearing the end of investigation, says ED counsel
Kolkata, March 24 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate on Friday told a special court here that it is almost at the end of their investigation on the multi-crore scam in recruitment of teaching and non-teaching staff in West Bengal government schools.
Finance ministry clarifies on hike in STT on options trading
New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) The Finance Ministry on Friday evening clarified that the securities transaction tax (STT) on options trading has been hiked by 25 per cent from 0.05 per cent to 0.0625 per cent, and not from 0.017 per cent to 0.021 per cent, saying that it was a typographical error and the rectification will be done in accordance with the extent procedure of the government.
Mumbai man goes berserk, stabs 5, kills 2 in residential building
Mumbai, March 24 (IANS) In a shocker, a middle-aged man went on a stabbing spree in a Mumbai residential building on Friday, attacking five persons, of which two have reportedly succumbed to their injuries, before he was overpowered, police said.
'Have come a long way': Rajit Dev on his journey from dancer to choreographer
Mumbai, March 24 (IANS) Rajit Dev, who has choreographed music videos of songs like 'Coco', 'Bijlee Bijlee' and 'Baarish Ki Jaaye', has created a name for himself in the entertainment industry.
