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Retail inflation to come below RBI's 4.4% estimates in Jan-Mar quarter at 3.8%: Report
New Delhi, March 14: Consumer price index (CPI) or retail inflation is likely to undershoot the Reserve Bank's target in the January-March 2025 quarter, opening more policy space for easing the policy rate, Bank of Baroda said.
No need to compare Holi and Jumma, says BJP MP Manoj Tiwari
New Delhi, March 14: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Manoj Tiwari on Thursday appealed to the people not to compare Holi with Jumma, emphasizing that while Jumma is observed 52 times a year, Holi is a once-a-year festival that should be celebrated on a grand scale.
Amit Shah to visit Assam today for ABSU Conference, inauguration of police academy
New Delhi, March 14: Union Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to visit Assam on Friday for a series of events, including attending the Annual Conference of the All Bodo Students Union (ABSU) and inaugurating the newly upgraded Lachit Barphukan Police Academy in Dergaon.
South Sudan projected to experience universal poverty in 2025: World Bank
Juba, March 14: South Sudan is projected to experience universal poverty in 2025, driven by a combination of factors such as a decline in oil production and external shocks, the World Bank said in a report.
Newly elected leadership of AU Commission assumes office
Addis Ababa, March 14: The newly elected African Union (AU) Commission chairperson, deputy chairperson, and several commissioners have assumed office, following a handover ceremony at the AU headquarters in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, according to a press release.
UAE's Foreign Minister meets Sweden's Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade
Stockholm, March 14: Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with Benjamin Dousa, Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade of Sweden.
UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed meets Swedish Defence Minister
Stockholm, March 14: Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, met in Stockholm with Pal Jonson, Minister of Defence of Sweden.
Tibetan Govt-in-Exile President slams China over Dalai Lama reincarnation claims, calls it 'blasphemous'
Dharamshala, March 14: Tibetan Government-in-Exile President Penpa Tsering has strongly criticised the Chinese government's recent statement on the reincarnation of the 14th Dalai Lama, calling it a "blasphemous statement."
US: Trump administration files emergency appeals in Supreme Court to end birthright citizenship
Washington, DC, March 14: The Trump administration filed a series of emergency appeals in the US Supreme Court on Thursday (local time), seeking permission to proceed with its plan to end birthright citizenship, CNN reported.
Tamil Nadu BJP chief Annamalai reiterates support for three-language policy amid political row
New Delhi, March 14: Tamil Nadu BJP President K Annamalai reiterated the party's stance on the three-language policy on Thursday, saying that while the people of the state do not want a third language imposed upon them, they are open to learning one voluntarily.
Former DRDO Chairman meets Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu
Amravati, March 14: Former Chairman of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), G Satheesh Reddy, met with Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu at the state Secretariat to discuss the 'vast investment opportunities in the defence in the state,' a release said on Thursday.
India-Russia relation has become tradition, PM Modi and Putin are very big friends: Indian-origin Russian lawmaker
New Delhi, March 14: Indian-origin Russian Deputat (akin to an MLA in India) Abhay Kumar Singh said on Thursday that India-Russia ties have evolved beyond a mere relationship and have become a tradition. He described Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin as "very big friends."
Himachal CM Sukhu alleges corruption in 'Him-Care' scheme, says State Government reworking on it
Shimla, March 14: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Thursday accused the previous BJP-led government of corruption in the 'Him-Care' scheme, saying that funds were misused through fraudulent billing.
PM Modi condoles demise of veteran RSS Pracharak Shankar Rao Tatwawadi
New Delhi, March 14: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday expressed condolences over the passing of Shankar Rao Tatwawadi, a senior Pracharak of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS).
India and UN-Women convene Ministerial Roundtable on Women's Empowerment at 69th CSW
New York, March 14: A ministerial roundtable, co-hosted by India and UN Women, was organised on the sidelines of the 69th session of the Commission on the Status of Women at UN Headquarters in New York, the Ministry of Women and Child Development said in a release on Thursday.
EAM Jaishankar meets Telangana CM in Delhi, discusses global engagement and development
New Delhi, March 14: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar met Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy in Delhi on Thursday and discussed opportunities for the state to strengthen its global engagements.
WPL: All-round Mumbai Indians seal title clash with Delhi Capitals, beat Gujarat Giants by 47 runs
Mumbai, March 14: An all-round show by Hayley Matthews and a fiery half-century by Nat Sciver Brunt helped an all-round Mumbai Indians (MI) beat Gujarat Giants (GG) by 47 runs to seal their Women's Premier League (WPL) final appearance against Delhi Capitals at Brabourne on Thursday.
US: Judge orders federal agencies to immediately reinstate fired probationary employees
Washington, DC, March 14: A federal judge has directed six federal agencies to "immediately" reinstate probationary employees who were sacked in February as part of the Trump administration's effort to reduce the federal workforce, CNN reported. The judge called the move a "sham."
US: Nearly 100 arrested as protesters rally at Trump Tower against Mahmoud Khalil's detention
New York, March 14: Police arrested nearly 100 people after protesters gathered at Trump Tower in Manhattan on Thursday to demonstrate against the detention of Palestinian activist and Columbia University student, Mahmoud Khalil. US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has detained Khalil over his involvement in pro-Palestinian demonstrations at Columbia University, CNN reported.
Increasing contrasts in young people's mental wellbeing: Study
Gothenburg, March 14: More teenagers report good mental health, but those who are struggling rate their depressive symptoms much higher than prior cohorts did at the same age, according to a study from the University of Gothenburg.
Will always be boldly and unapologetically Canadian: Trudeau's last message as PM
Ottawa, March 14: On his last day in office, outgoing Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau shared a farewell message to the country, vowing to always remain "unapologetically and boldly" Canadian.
R. Ashoka slams Siddaramaiah govt over Karnataka Budget; alleges misuse of SC/ST funds
Bengaluru, March 14: Leader of the Opposition R. Ashoka has said that the Congress-led government in Karnataka failed to implement several promises made in last year's Budget, claiming that the funds allocated for Scheduled Castes and Tribes have been misused, and appeasement politics has taken precedence.
Bihar CM conducts inspection at Secretariat on Holika Dahan
Patna, March 14: On the day of Holika Dahan, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar made a sudden visit to his office at the Secretariat on Thursday, where he held a high-level meeting with top officials and issued key directives.
ASSAMSAT to have an array of four-five satellites: Himanta Biswa Sarma
Guwahati, March 14: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday asserted that the state will have at least four-five satellites to cover the entire state.
After linking 'Ladli Behna Yojana' to pension schemes, MP govt offers Rs 5,000 wage incentive
Bhopal, March 14: Responding to the debate on Motion of Thanks to Governor's speech on the Budget session of the Madhya Pradesh Assembly on Thursday, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said that women beneficiaries under the Ladli Behna scheme, if engaged in textile or readymade garment industry will receive Rs 5,000 monthly wage incentive.
WPL 2025: Really happy with the way we played today, says Harmanpreet after MI reach final
Mumbai, March 13: After Mumbai Indians marched into their second WPL final with a 47-run win over Gujarat Giants in the Eliminator, captain Harmanpreet Kaur said she was really happy with the way her team played in Thursday's clash at the Brabourne Stadium.
No unlawful assembly of five or more persons in Greater Mumbai from March 14-28: Official
Mumbai, March 13: The Mumbai Police have issued prohibitory order for restricting movement and unlawful assembly of five or more persons from 00.01 hours on March 14 and ending at 24.00 hours on March 28 in Greater Mumbai. The order has been issued by Akbar Pathan, deputy commissioner and executive magistrate on behalf of the Mumbai Police Commissioner.
Odisha to soon introduce 'Integrated Teacher Education Program'
Bhubaneswar, March 13: The Odisha Higher Education department will soon introduce the Integrated Teacher Education Program (ITEP) in the eight teacher training institutes (B.Ed. colleges) of the state.
TN govt's removal of rupee symbol from Budget logo undermines national unity: FM Sitharaman
Chennai, March 13: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin's decision to remove the rupee symbol (₹) from the logo of the state's 2025-26 Budget, which will be presented in the Assembly on Friday, has sparked widespread criticism.
WPL 2025: Dominant MI outclass GG by 47 runs, set up title clash with DC
Mumbai, March 13: Playing at home, the Mumbai Indians dominated in all departments of the game and completed a comprehensive 47-win over the Gujarat Giants in the Eliminator at the Brabourne Stadium on Thursday and set up Saturday's WPL 2025 title clash against the Delhi Capitals.
Mizoram: HM Shah, JP Nadda express gratitude for BJP's 'resounding mandate' in Village Council polls
Aizawl, March 13: Union Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP's national president J.P. Nadda on Thursday expressed gratitude to the people of Mizoram for giving the BJP a "resounding mandate" in the Village Council election under the Chakma Autonomous District Council (CADC).
Andhra Investment Promotion Board approves investments worth Rs 1.21 lakh crore
Amaravati, March 13: Andhra Pradesh's State Investment Promotion Board (SIPB) on Thursday approved investment proposals worth Rs 1.21 lakh crore.
WPL 2025: Hayley picks three as MI beat GG by 47 runs, setting up title clash with DC
Mumbai, March 13: Hayley Matthews followed up her knock of 77 by picking 3-31 as Mumbai Indians set up a title clash in Women's Premier League (WPL) 2025 with the Delhi Capitals after beating Gujarat Giants by 47 runs in the Eliminator at the Brabourne Stadium here on Thursday.
WPGT 2025: Vani cruises to third win in a row, tops top Order of Merit
Gurugram, March 13: Vani Kapoor survived a bogey-bogey finish and still managed to complete a third straight win in the sixth leg of the 2025 Women's Pro Golf Tour here on Thursday.
Annamalai accuses TN CM of diverting attention from ED raids on TASMAC, Excise Minister and distilleries
Chennai, March 13: Tamil Nadu BJP President K. Annamalai on Thursday accused Chief Minister M.K.
Resolution condemning LoP's comments passed in Bengal Assembly
Kolkata, March 13: A motion moved by Trinamool Congress condemning a recent comment made by the leader of the opposition Suvendu Adhikari was passed on the floor of the Assembly through voice-vote.
Yuva All-Stars kabaddi: Palani Tuskers back to winning ways; Yuva Paltan beat Warriorz K.C
Haridwar, March 13: Sonipat Spartans, Chandigarh Chargers, Palani Tuskers, and Yuva Paltan registered victories on Day 7 of the Yuva All-Stars Championship Kabaddi at the Vandana Kataria Indoor Stadium on Thursday.
BJP govt in Tripura took steps, brought schemes to empower women: CM Saha
Agartala, March 13: As the BJP government in Tripura has taken a series of steps and schemes to empower the women, over 5.47 lakh women were involved in around 60 thousand Self Help Groups (SHGs) to maintain their livelihood, Chief Minister Manik Saha said on Thursday.
FIH takes stock of preparations for next year's Hockey World Cup
Lausanne (Switzerland), March 13: Members of the Netherlands-Belgium 2026 Organising Committee along with officials of the International Hockey Federation (FIH) took stock of the preparations for next year's FIH World Cup to be jointly hosted by the Netherlands and Belgium.
Sudirman Cup: India put in Group D with Indonesia, Denmark and England
Mumbai, March 13: The Indian badminton team has been clubbed together with Indonesia, Denmark and England in Group D for the BWF Sudirman Cup Finals 2025 to be played in Xiamen, China, from April 27 to May 4, as per the draw announced on Thursday.