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Community water supply project launched in Vietnam with India's support
Hanoi, March 21: A Mekong-Ganga Cooperation (MGC) project was launched with India's support in Vietnam on Friday, highlighting New Delhi's efforts to strengthen sub-regional cooperation and Indo-Vietnam friendship further.
Myanmar: People protest against China's growing interference in region
Naypyidaw, March 21: The Lashio residents of Myanmar, who were displaced by fighting between the Junta and the Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army (MNDAA), have called on China to stop interfering in the country's internal affairs.
Implementation of CBSE pattern will be fatal to classical language Marathi, culture, and tradition: Supriya Sule
Mumbai, March 21: NCP-SP MP Supriya Sule on Friday took strong objection to the Maharashtra School Education Minister Dadaji Bhuse's announcement for implementing the CBSE pattern from the academic year 2025-26 for Class 1 in government schools, saying that it will be fatal to the classical language Marathi, culture, and tradition and urged the decision be reconsidered as it has been made without taking the stakeholders into confidence.
Mumbai roads concretisation irregularities: Speaker orders meeting in Dy CM Shinde's presence
Mumbai, March 21: Members of the ruling BJP and opposition parties in the Maharashtra Assembly on Friday cornered Deputy Chief Minister and Urban Development Minister Eknath Shinde on the issue of concretisation of Mumbai roads.
Suhana Khan snapped at rumored beau Agastya Nanda's restaurant 'Project Hum'
Mumbai, March 21: Dating rumors of Suhana Khan and Agastya Nanda have been doing rounds for some time now. Adding fuel to the speculations, Shah Rukh Khan's daughter was snapped at Agastya's restaurant 'Project Hum' in the Versova area of Mumbai.
Priyanka Chopra calls hubby Nick Jonas' 'The Last Five Years' 'special'
Mumbai, March 21: Power couple Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas never miss a chance to hype each other on social media. PeeCee compiled a special social media post after witnessing husband's Broadway musical "The Last Five Years".
Punjab allowed to bleed financially during 400 days of farmer protest: BJP leader Jakhar
Chandigarh, March 21: Calling it AAP's deep-rooted conspiracy to humiliate farmers in Punjab, state BJP President Sunil Jakhar on Friday said it was at the behest of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann that the state was held to ransom and allowed to bleed financially and economically for 400 days for a sit-in protest.
Varun Dhawan, Pooja Hegde attend Ganga Aarti in Rishikesh
Rishikesh, March 21: Bollywood stars Varun Dhawan and Pooja Hegde on Friday arrived in Rishikesh for the shoot of their new film.
UN vows to help Somalia promote equality, end racial discrimination
Mogadishu, March 21: The United Nations marked the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination on Friday by reaffirming its support and commitment to promoting equality, dignity and respect for all in Somalia.
Himachal Assembly witnesses heated debate over closure and reopening of institutions
Shimla, March 21: The Himachal Pradesh Assembly's budget session began on a stormy note, with the ruling Congress and the opposition BJP clashing over the issue of educational and administrative institutions in the state.
Sanjay Raut says Maharashtra is burning after Manipur, blames Aurangzeb grave issue
New Delhi, March 21: Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Friday, during a discussion in the Rajya Sabha on the working of the Ministry of Home Affairs, made sharp remarks regarding the politics surrounding the name of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb.
Major Rohit Kadian to represent India in World Masters Athletics Indoor Championship
New Delhi, March 21: Major Rohit Kadian, a distinguished officer of the Indian Army, will represent India in World Masters Athletics Indoor Championship in Florida, USA, scheduled from March 23-30.
FSSAI deployed 285 Food Safety on Wheels to check adulteration: Minister
New Delhi, March 21: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has deployed 285 Food Safety on Wheels (FSW) to check adulteration in food items in 35 states and Union Territories, the Parliament was told on Friday.
Himachal: BJP demands CBI probe into suspicious death of HPPCL chief engineer
Shimla, March 21: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has intensified its demand for a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the suspicious death of Vimal Negi, Chief Engineer of Himachal Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (HPPCL).
India's UN Representative raises voice at UNHRC over persecution of Hindus and Christians in Pakistan
Geneva, March 21: Christians (2.4 billion) and Hindus (1.2 billion) are considered minorities in Pakistan, constituting only over 3 per cent of the country's total population, and they endure severe persecution.
Rain predicted in Kolkata for IPL season opener, KKR to take on RCB
New Delhi March 21: The IPL 2025 season opener on Saturday between the reigning champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in Kolkata could be impacted by rain, according to a report by ESPNcricinfo.
Suspension is 100% justified: Karnataka Minister MB Patil after 18 BJP MLAs suspended
Bengaluru March 21: Karnataka Minister MB Patil on Friday reacted to the suspension of 18 Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLAs from the state Assembly, calling the suspension 100 per cent justified.
IPL 2025: Flower acknowledges 'shift in power' towards big hitters but still backs Kohli to perform
Kolkata, March 21: Ahead of the start of the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) season RCB head coach Andy Flower weighed in on the broader trend of higher scores in the tournament, attributing it to the evolving physicality and approach of modern batters but backed the top scorer in the tournament’s history Virat Kohli to perform.
I will communicate with CMs, MPs, and citizens in their native language after Dec: HM Shah
New Delhi, March 21: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said that after December, he will correspond with the Chief Ministers, MPs, ministers, and citizens of every state in their native language. He stated that this would serve as a strong reply to those who use language to cover up their corruption. "Every language of India is a jewel of our culture," he added.
South Korean Court rejects arrest warrants for two presidential security officials
Seoul, March 21: A Seoul court on Friday turned down prosecutors' request for warrants to arrest two Presidential Security Service (PSS) officials accused of obstructing investigators' attempt to detain impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol in January.
Maha govt will construct Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Memorial in Agra: Fadnavis
Mumbai, March 21: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Friday that his government will construct a grand memorial to commemorate the glorious story of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Balraje Shambhuraje's (Sambhaji) liberation from Agra and the Maharaj's valour for future generations. It will be constructed in Agra. He made an announcement in this regard on the occasion of Shiv Jayanti, also known as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti.
Maharashtra announces plans to build memorial in Agra to honour Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
Mumbai, March 21: The Maharashtra government on Friday announced plans to build a grand memorial in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, to honour the legendary Maratha king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
India, Canada looking to rebuild ties based on mutual trust and sensitivity: MEA
New Delhi, March 21: India and Canada are looking to rebuild their strained relationship, with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Official Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stating that the downturn in ties was caused by Canada's leniency towards extremist and secessionist elements.
MP CM Mohan Yadav performs bhoomi pujan of various industrial units for Gwalior-Chambal region
Bhind, March 21: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav participated in a bhoomi pujan programme in Bhind district on Friday and laid the foundation stones of various industrial units for the Gwalior-Chambal region on the occasion.
Learned how to channel the pressure into motivation: Sachin on handling expectations in his career
Kolkata, March 21: Legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar opened up on handling expectations of a cricket-crazy nation throughout his career, saying as he progressed, he learned to "channel the pressure into motivation" and focus on process rather than outcome.
Jamia Millia is yet to announce semester exam results for nearly 100 courses, students left in limbo
New Delhi, March 21: Hundreds of students at Jamia Millia Islamia are in distress as the university has yet to release the results of semester examinations conducted in December for nearly 100 courses.
Amit Shah takes 'kaala chashma' jibe at Rahul Gandhi
New Delhi, March 21: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday in a sharp jibe at Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi while speaking in the Rajya Sabha on counter-terrorism operations and development in Jammu and Kashmir.
2025-26 state budget is inclusive, focuses on holistic development: Tripura CM Manik Saha
Agartala, March 21: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Friday said that the 2025-26 state budget was inclusive and aimed at overall development.
388 deportees back in India from US till date, government informs Parliament
New Delhi, May 21: A total of 388 deportees have arrived in India from the United States from January 2025 till date with 333 of them landing in Amritsar via three deportation flights and 55 Indian nationals arriving in New Delhi from the US via Panama on commercial flights, the government informed Parliament on Friday.
BJP government in Chhattisgarh has demonstrated change in approach, number of active Naxals has come down by over 2600: Amit Shah
New Delhi, March 21: Emphasising the committment of the BJP-led alliance to end the problem of Naxalism, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Friday that 2,619 Naxalites were arrested, surrendered, or killed in the past over a year due to approach of BJP government which came to power in Chhattisgarh in December 2023.
BJP-led government has zero-tolerance policy against terrorism: Amit Shah in Rajya Sabha
New Delhi, March 21: Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Friday that the BJP-led government, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has maintained a zero-tolerance policy against terrorism since coming to power in 2014.
Ranbir Kapoor gave me money to get ...: Poorna Jagannathan recalls how her 'Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani' co-star helped her produce her play
New Delhi, March 21: "Generous" is a word that automatically comes to Indian-American actor Poorna Jagannathan's mind when she thinks of Bollywood heartthrob Ranbir Kapoor.
Punjab has intensified fight against drugs, organised crime: Guv Kataria
Chandigarh, March 21: Reiterating the firm commitment of the Punjab government to wipe out the scourge of drugs, Governor Gulab Chand Kataria on Friday said that under the 'Yudh Nasheyan Virudh', a special focus has been to break the economic chain in the entire nexus.
'Slapgate to KL Rahul-Goenka's animated chat': Top controversies to rock the Indian Premier League
New Delhi, March 21: The Indian Premier League (IPL) has been one of the driving factors which has led to India establishing themselves as one of the biggest cricketing nations in the world. While the IPL has revolutionised cricket and brought in significant revenue, it has also faced controversies that have tainted its reputation. As the cash-rich league enters its 18th edition, let's recall some of the biggest controversies to have taken place in the league which had significant impact on the tournament.
Rajasthan govt takes U-turn on Land Revenue Amendment Bill, sends it to select committee
Jaipur, March 21: In a last-minute move, the Rajasthan government on Friday referred the Rajasthan Land Revenue (Amendment and Validation) Bill to the Select Committee of the Assembly, just before it was set to pass following a debate in the House.
IPL 2025: When and where to watch KKR vs RCB season opener
New Delhi, March 21: The stage is set for the blockbuster 2025 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) with defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) taking on Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the tournament opener at Eden Gardens on Saturday.
'Bridgerton' star Rege Jean Page to star, produce 'The Count Of Monte Cristo' film
Washington DC, March 21: Bridgerton fame star Rege-Jean Page is set to act and produce the new 'The Count of Monte Cristo' film, which is based on the classic novel of the same name written by Alexandre Dumas, reported Deadline.
Industrial electronics to help India reach $500 bn manufacturing goal: Experts
New Delhi, March 21: Industrial electronics, which contributes 20 per cent to India’s current $150 billion electronics production, can help the country lead the Industrial Revolution 4.0 and reach the $500 billion manufacturing goal, industry experts said on Friday.
Karnataka Assembly: 18 BJP MLAS suspended amid ruckus; House marshals remove MLAs
Bengaluru March 21: The Karnataka Assembly on Friday passed the Bill to suspend 18 BJP MLAs for six months for disrupting the Assembly's proceedings.
Stage set for new President of Kerala BJP
Thiruvananthapuram, March 21: Senior BJP leader and Union Minister Pralhad Joshi is expected to visit the Kerala capital on Sunday, launching the process to select a new President of the state unit.