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Delhi’s new MLAs to get tips on legislative conduct at 2-day workshop from March 18
New Delhi, March 16 (IANS) From raising a point of order in Assembly to moving a private member’s Bill and more would be on the agenda of a two-day orientation programme for Delhi’s new legislators that will be inaugurated by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on March 18, an official said on Sunday.
Remembering India’s 1st CDS: Nation pays tribute to General Bipin Rawat on birth anniversary
New Delhi, March 16 (IANS) The nation and Armed forces paid heartfelt tributes to General Bipin Rawat, India’s first Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), on the 67th birth anniversary and also remembered his unwavering service in strengthening the country's defence capabilties.
India’s forex reserves see sharpest rise in 2 years
New Delhi, March 16 (IANS) After the $10 billion forex swap undertaken by the central bank on February 28, when it bought dollars against rupee to inject liquidity in the system, the country's foreign exchange reserves saw a huge $15.267 billion spike during the week ended March 7.
HM Shah to hold review meet with NE CMs on 3 new criminal laws
Guwahati/Agartala, March 16 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah will hold a meeting with the Chief Ministers of eight northeastern states in Guwahati on Sunday to review the implementation of three new criminal laws, which replaced the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and other laws in July last year, officials said.
From Saharwa village to kabaddi glory: Ankit Saharwa’s remarkable journey in Yuva Kabaddi Series
Haridwar, March 16 (IANS) Sonipat Spartans right raider Ankit Saharwa has been making waves in the Yuva Kabaddi Series since his debut in the Monsoon Edition 2023. One of the brightest kabaddi stars in the country, Ankit, who hails from Saharwa village in Haryana, started his journey in the sport at just 10 years old.
S. Korea reports additional foot-and-mouth disease case, total at 5
Seoul, March 16 (IANS) South Korea on Sunday confirmed an additional foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) case at a local farm, raising the number of cases this year to five, the agriculture ministry said.
India's defence sector on fast track to become global powerhouse: Report
New Delhi, March 16 (IANS) India's defence industry is rapidly evolving into a global powerhouse as the country's defence exports surged to an all-time high of Rs 21,083 crore in FY24 -- a 32.5 per cent increase from the previous year's Rs 15,920 crore, as per a report.
Suicide blast in Balochistan: 5 Pakistani soldiers killed, claims Baloch Liberation Army
InternationalMarch 16, 2025 9:25 AMQuetta, March 16 (IANS) At least five Pakistani soldiers were killed and more than ten injured after a deadly explosion rocked the Pakistani Army convoy in Balochistan’s Noshki, reports said.
Andhra Pradesh pays rich tributes to Potti Sriramulu
Amaravati, March 16 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Governor S. Abdul Nazeer and Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu paid rich tributes to Amarajeevi Potti Sriramulu on his birth anniversary.
Sports can be significant in driving economy and fuel business in India, says MoS Jayant Chaudhary
Bengaluru, March 16 (IANS) Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) and MoS for Education Jayant Chaudhary stressed that the role of sports can be significant in driving the economy and fuelling business in the nation.