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'The Vampire Diaries' author LJ Smith passes away at 66

Washington, March 30: The literary world is mourning the loss of LJ Smith, the renowned author of The Vampire Diaries and The Secret Circle series, who passed away on March 8 at the age of 66.

India's economic growth needs to fuelled by ratepayers: Finance Secretary

New Delhi, March 29: Newly-appointed Finance Secretary Ajay Seth said on Saturday that India's economic growth needs to fuelled by ratepayers, not just taxpayers and borrowings.

UP Police announces final recruitment results for 1,494 vacancies of Radio Cadre

Lucknow, March 28: Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB) has announced the final selection results for Direct Recruitment-2022 to the posts of Workshop Staff and Assistant Operator in the Radio Cadre.

Recruited 4,656 teachers to provide quality education: Tripura CM

Agartala, March 26: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Wednesday said that the state government has taken various significant steps to provide quality education to students and recruited 4,656 teachers in the last five financial years.

Tripura: 5 selected as Agniveers after Assam Rifles training

Agartala, March 27: Five candidates from Tripura were selected as Agniveers after undergoing pre-recruitment training by Assam Rifles at Radhanagar.

We don't need external validation: Kerala Chief Secy boldly addresses comment made about her skin complexion

Thiruvananthapuram, March 26: Kerala Chief Secretary Sarada Muraleedharan on Wednesday boldly addressed a comment made about her skin complexion, turning a potentially hurtful remark into a powerful statement on self-acceptance and empowerment.

Support grows for Kerala Chief Secretary Sarada Muraleedharan after body shaming remarks

Thiruvananthapuram, March 26: The support base, for Kerala Chief Secretary Sarada Muraleedharan's post in her social media page over the body shaming remarks made against her, rose hugely on Wednesday with numerous people coming to her support.

BJP's Amit Malviya 'exposes' Opposition's 'lies' on Agniveer scheme

New Delhi, March 25: BJP leader and in-charge of the party's National Information and Technology Department Amit Malviya on Tuesday took a swipe at the Opposition Congress for “spreading falsehoods” about the Agniveer scheme for military recruitment.

Govt introduces Boilers Bill in LS to replace century-old Act

New Delhi, March 25: Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal introduced the Boilers Bill, 2024 in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday to replace the over century-old Boilers Act, 1923 to improve trust by decriminalising some offences and removing obsolete provisions to enhance ease of doing business.

Recruitment 'controversy' in Gujarat's Jamnagar: Candidates protest against GETCO

Jamnagar, March 25: Hundreds of candidates from across Gujarat gathered at Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation Limited (GETCO) Company in Jamnagar for the recruitment process of lineman apprentices.

State government has been working tirelessly: Tripura CM on development of Kokborok language

Agartala, March 25: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha today said that the state government has taken a series of steps to develop Kokborok and other minority languages and informed the assembly that the process of recruiting around 401 Assistant Professors is underway.

US Defence Secy Hegseth embarks on first Indo-Pacific tour

Washington DC, March 24: US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth departed on Sunday (local time) for his first Indo-Pacific in his current role, with stops in Hawaii, Guam, Philippines, and Japan.

Ajay Seth appointed Finance Secretary

New Delhi, March 24: Ajay Seth, a 1987 batch IAS officer of the Karnataka cadre, was designated as the new Finance Secretary on Monday, according to an official order.

Netanyahu Meets with new Armoured Corps inductees

Tel Aviv, March 24: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited on Sunday, together with Defence Minister Israel Katz, the IDF's (Israel Defence Forces) absorption and selection base for new inductees in Tel Hashomer, where they met with recruits for the Armoured Corps.

Construction works of Barak Valley Secretariat will be completed by Oct-Nov: Assam Minister Kaushik Rai

Guwahati, March 23: Assam Minister of Barak Valley Development Department Kaushik Rai on Sunday said that the construction works of the Barak Valley Secretariat will be completed by October-November this year and Rs 100 crores have been allocated to the Department in the Budget.

Ensuring US Military has greatest fighting force world has ever known: Defence Secy hosts Elon Musk at Pentagon

Washington DC, March 22: Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth hosted entrepreneur and Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Head Elon Musk at the Pentagon, where they discussed innovation, efficiency, and smarter production within the Defense Department.

Government service should not be viewed merely as a position, or status: Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel

Gandhinagar, March 20: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel urged the newly appointed youths in the State Government's Water Resources Department to stay committed to their responsibilities and serve with integrity and dedication.

Meghalaya: 119 Infantry Battalion Assam welcomes 76 new recruits at Shillong

Shillong, March 20: The 119 Infantry Battalion (Territorial Army) Assam welcomed 76 new recruits at Kench's Trace, Shillong on Tuesday. These young individuals have taken their first step towards a life of service and dedication as they begin their four-week Phase I training, Defence PRO said in a press release.

Hiring prosecution, inquiry wing heads under Lokpal's domain: Govt

New Delhi, March 20: The government on Thursday denied any role in delay in the appointment of key officials in the prosecution and inspection wings in the office of Lokpal, claiming that hiring is the prerogative of the anti-corruption ombudsman.

British home secretary calls for stronger measures after chilling homicide case

London, March 20: British Home Secretary Yvette Cooper called for stronger measures to prevent violence after a 19-year-old man was sentenced to life in prison for murdering his family and plotting a mass shooting at a local primary school.

DCW Recruitment case: Court summons original file of proposal for DCW's financial autonomy restoration

New Delhi, March 20: The Rouse Avenue court on Wednesday summoned an original file of the proposal for the restoration of the Delhi Commission for Women (DCW)'s Financial and Administrative Autonomy. This file has been summoned from the Department of Women and Child Development of the Delhi Government.

Gujarat Budget Session 2025: Minister highlights health sector vacancies and recruitment efforts

Gandhinagar, March 19: During the Budget Session 2025 of the Gujarat Assembly, state Health Minister Rushikesh Patel addressed concerns regarding staff vacancies in health centres across the Tapi and Valsad districts.

Reason behind Kalpana dying in 'Ghajini' without knowing about Sanjay Singhania's identity

Mumbai, March 19: An entire generation of cinegoers was left scarred when they walked into the theatres in 2008, to discover that the character of Kalpana (played by Asin) in 'Ghajini' died without knowing the true identity of her lover, Sanjay Singhania (played by Aamir Khan).

Indian Air Force organise bike expedition at Bagdogra Air Force station

Siliguri, March 18: The Indian Air Force organised a bike expedition at the Bagdodra Air Force Station in Siliguri on Tuesday.

Trump revokes secret service protection for Biden's children Hunter, Ashley

Washington, DC, March 18: US President Donald Trump has revoked the secret service protection for former US President Joe Biden's children Hunter Biden and Ashley Biden. Trump noted that Hunter Biden had secret service protection for an extended period, which he said was paid by the American taxpayer.

Lucy Hale reveals she auditioned for lead role in 'Hannah Montana'

Washington, March 16: Lucy Hale, best known for playing Aria Montgomery in the series 'Pretty Little Liars', recalled giving an audition for Hannah Montana.

MP govt to start recruitment of new employees for all departments: CM Yadav

Ujjain, March 15: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said on Saturday that the state government will start recruitment of new employees for all departments, including police, soon.

J&K to increase recruitment in premier healthcare centres

Jammu, March 15: Jammu and Kashmir Health Minister Sakina Itoo on Saturday said that the patient load at the OPD and the IPD in the Sher-e-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS), Soura in Srinagar is increasing day by day, amid a shortage of staff.

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.

After IIFA 2025 win, Ravi Kishan meets UP CM Adityanath, says It is my privilege to have your blessings

Gorakhpur, March 13: After winning Best Performance in a Supporting Role (Male) for 'Laapataa Ladies' at IIFA 2025, actor and politician Ravi Kishan met Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to seek his blessings.

UP CM Yogi Adityanath congratulates 60,244 constable recruits, hails their achievement

Lucknow, March 13: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday extended his congratulations to 60,244 candidates selected for the post of constable in the Uttar Pradesh Police, calling it a significant achievement in the state's largest recruitment drive for the position.

UP CM Yogi and MP Ravi Kishan attend Holika Dahan program in Gorakhpur

Gorakhpur, March 13: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday attended the Holika Dahan program in Gorakhpur and showered the people with flower petals.

Notify posts for special education teachers by March 28: SC to states, UTs

New Delhi, March 13: The Supreme Court has ordered all the states and Union Territories to notify by March 28 the sanctioned posts of teachers for special children and immediately begin the selection procedure of the same.

Jharkhand eases excise constable recruitment rules, reduces race distance

Ranchi, March 12: The Jharkhand government has amended the physical eligibility test criteria for excise constable recruitment, reducing the required race distance. Candidates will now have to complete a 1,600-metre race in six minutes instead of the earlier 10 km run.

Online registration opens for Army Agniveer recruitment rally 2025-26 in Gujarat

Gandhinagar, March 12: The Indian Army has commenced online registration for the Agniveer Recruitment Rally 2025-26 for candidates from 20 districts of Gujarat and two Union Territories.

Kerala Police must act tough against fraudulent recruiting agencies: BJP leader Muraleedharan

Thiruvananthapuram, March 11: Senior BJP leader and former Union Minister of State for External Affairs, V. Muraleedharan, on Tuesday, urged the Pinarayi Vijayan-led Kerala government to take stringent action against fraudulent recruiting agencies that dupe job seekers by charging exorbitant fees for overseas employment opportunities.

Gujarat health institutions to get 1,146 Class-1 doctors: Health Minister

Gandhinagar, March 11: Gujarat Health Minister Rushikesh Patel said on Tuesday in the Assembly that requisition forms have been sent to the Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC) to fill 1,146 Class-1 posts in various categories through direct recruitment in state health institutions.

Five including two children die in firecracker shop blaze in Jharkhand's Garhwa

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