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Woman arrested with pistol at J&K’s Mata Vaishno Devi temple
Jammu, March 18 (IANS) A woman pilgrim was arrested after a pistol was recovered from her possession at the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district, said officials on Tuesday.
PLI scheme for speciality steel expected to attract Rs 27,106 crore investment
New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) The Centre’s Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme to promote the manufacturing of speciality steel is anticipated to attract an additional investment of Rs 27,106 crore with downstream capacity creation of around 25 million tonnes, the Parliament was informed on Tuesday.
Ban on 'Neja Mela' in Sambhal: Local residents support move, some share differing views
Sambhal, March 18 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh administration has refused to grant permission for the annual 'Neja Mela' in Sambhal, citing concerns over its historical context and objections from some sections of society.
Peace returning to Manipur, 7,000 houses approved: FM Nirmala Sitharaman in Rajya Sabha
New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday informed the Rajya Sabha about the steps taken to restore normalcy in violence-hit Manipur.
Centre allocated Rs 3,490 crore for fishing harbours to promote exports
New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) The Centre has allocated Rs 3,490 crore as financial assistance to the states, Union Territories, and implementing agencies for the construction of fishing harbours, fish landing centres, and modernisation and maintenance dredging of existing fishing harbours to promote seafood exports which have doubled to Rs. 60,523.89 crore in the last 10 years, the Parliament was informed on Tuesday.
ED raids George Soros’ Foundation, Amnesty, 7 other locations in Bengaluru
Bengaluru, March 18 (IANS) The sleuths of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) began conducting raids in Bengaluru against George Soros’ Foundation and linked NGOs at eight locations on Tuesday under the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA).
IPL 2025: Pant, Iyer, Gill and Rahul headline the list of players to watch out for
New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) As with every season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), there are always cricketers who will be the cynosure of everyone’s eyes, as the tournament has carved a reputation for being the platform where a player’s international career has taken off, as well as set the base for people to make a comeback into their respective national teams.
Visiting Delhi for discussion on Pennar River water dispute: DK Shivakumar
Bengaluru, March 18 (IANS) Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar said on Tuesday that he is visiting Delhi to discuss the Pennar River water dispute and the issue of water flowing from the Kolar region towards Tamil Nadu with the Union Minister for Jal Shakti C. R. Patil.
Golf: Kapil Dev-Grant Thornton to tee off from April 23 with new mixed format
New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) The third edition of Kapil Dev-Grant Thornton Invitational is set to tee off at Prestige Golfshire in Bengaluru from April 23 to 26, introducing a new mixed format that's set to transform the Indian golf landscape.
Rahul, Priyanka call Telangana BC quota hike revolutionary step
Hyderabad, March 18 (IANS) Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra have said the government in Telangana has fulfilled the promise of enhancing reservations to the Backward Classes, and termed it a revolutionary step towards social justice.