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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

IML 2025: Yuvraj smashes 7 sixes as India Masters thrash Australia Masters in semis

Raipur, March 13: Cricketing nostalgia was at its peak as the India Masters rode a power-packed half-century from Yuvraj Singh and a four-wicket burst from left-arm spinner Shahbaz Nadeem to storm into the final of the International Masters League (IML) 2025, hammering the Australia Masters by 94 runs in the first semifinal.

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.

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.

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.

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.

IML 2025: Vintage Yuvraj hits blazing fifty, propels India Masters to 220/7 in semis

Raipur, March 13: Yuvraj Singh struck a blazing half-century to bring back cricketing nostalgia to its peak as India Masters locked horns with the Australia Masters in the first semifinal of the International Masters League (IML) 2025, adding another chapter to the storied rivalry between the two sides.

Vijayashanthi, Naga Babu among 10 elected unopposed as MLCs in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh

Hyderabad, March 13: Tollywood actors-turned-politicians Vijayashanthi and Naga Babu were among 10 candidates elected unopposed as Members of the Legislative Council (MLCs) in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh on Thursday.

TJ Miller joins cast of Indie techno-thriller film 'A.I. Heart U'

Washington, March 13: Actor and comedian TJ Miller is now starring in Jason Cook's techno-thriller A.I. Heart You. The stand-up comedian and Silicon Valley star joins an ensemble that includes Zach Gilford, Heather Morris, Kayla Compton and Jonathan Kite.

Tamil Nadu: Music mastero Ilaiyaraaja meets CM Stalin

Chennai, March 13: After his much-celebrated Symphony performance in London, legendary music composer Ilaiyaraaja met Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin.

We are really never global till we are truly local: Jaishankar

Mumbai, March 13: Real globalization is not about a single narrative but about capturing the "enormous diversity", External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said here on Thursday.

BJP's Tamil Nadu President Annamalai condemns DMK government's act of changing Rupee logo of state budget; calls it 'laughable'

New Delhi, March 13: The Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin on Thursday released a video which showcased the logo for the Budget of 2025-26 and in this logo the national currency symbol 'Rs' had been substituted with the Tamil Alphabet 'Ru'.

Delhi Health Minister targets reducing weight in 100 days

New Delhi, March 13: Delhi Health Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh on Thursday set a target of 100 days to reduce weight and improve his health.

Israel conducts airstrikes on Palestinian organisation in Syrian capital Damascus

Tel Aviv, March 13: The Israeli Air Force on Thursday conducted strikes on a command center of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad terror organisation in Damascus, the Israel Defence Forces said.

Guwahati gears up for a flood-resilient future: Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah unveils major urban water management plans

Guwahati, March 13: Assam Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah outlined a comprehensive roadmap on Thursday to tackle artificial floods, improve urban infrastructure, and enhance water management in Guwahati City.

TMC, BJP spar amid row over Holi celebrations in Bengal's Santiniketan

New Delhi, March 13: A row erupted on Thursday after West Bengal Leader of the Opposition Suvendu Adhikari claimed that the Mamata Banerjee-led TMC government had reportedly banned Holi celebrations at Santiniketan's Sonajhuri Haat.

J-K LG Manoj Sinha urges holistic reform in education at Spiritual & Value Education Summit

New Delhi, March 13: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday addressed the Spiritual and Value Education Summit in New Delhi, according to the official statement.

All England Open: Lakshya Sen advances to quarterfinals, 'Sat-Chi' retire hurt

Birmingham, March 13: Lakshya Sen advanced into the quarterfinals of the ongoing All England Open, knocking out the defending champion and third-seed, Jonatan Christie, in the pre-quarterfinals clash at Birmingham on Thursday.

Never expected such a debate to ever occur: Rupee symbol designer Udaya Dharmalingam over TN Budget row

Guwahati, March 13: After Tamil Nadu introduced a new rupee 'Ru' symbol on its state budget, IIT Guwahati professor Udaya Kumar Dharmalingam, the designer of the official Indian rupee symbol, expressed surprise over the debate surrounding the change.

J-K: Forces in sensitive areas on eve of Holi, says DIG Shridhar Patil

Ramban, March 13: Amid the Holi-Jumma row, Police said on Thursday that the members of both communities in Jammu and Kashmir's Ramban district were assured in a recent meeting that the festivals will be celebrated with harmony.

Mark Wood to miss all forms of cricket for next 4 months due to knee injury

London, March 13: England pacer Mark Wood will be missing out on all formats of cricket for the next four months due to a knee injury that worsened during his side's ICC Champions Trophy campaign, which ended without a win.

EAM Jaishankar meets Tamil Nadu fishermen's delegation, discuss their concerns

New Delhi, March 13: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Thursday met with a delegation of fishermen from Tamil Nadu, led by BJP state chief K Annamalai, in Delhi to discuss their concerns and explore sustainable solutions.

Ru signifies protest against policies of Union government: DMK spokesperson

Chennai, March 13: DMK spokesperson Saravanan Annadurai on Thursday, speaking on the Tamil Nadu government replacing the Rupee symbol with the Tamil 'Ru' symbol for the state Budget, said that the aim behind the usage of 'Ru' was to signify the protest of the state against the policies of the Union government.

John Abraham meets EAM Jaishankar ahead of 'The Diplomat' release

New Delhi, March 13: Actor John Abraham met External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday, just a day before the release of his film The Diplomat on March 14.

Tamil Nadu: CM MK Stalin felicitates Pranav Venkatesh for his memorable FIDE World Junior Championship 2025

Chennai, March 13: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin felicitated Pranav Venkatesh for winning the FIDE World Junior Championship 2025, which was held in Petrovac, Montenegro and presented him with a cheque for Rs 20 lakh as a 'high incentive.'

Al Etihad Payments, Mastercard collaborate to launch 'Jaywan - Mastercard'

Abu Dhabi, March 13: Al Etihad Payments (AEP), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE), which operates the UAE's national card switch (UAESWITCH) and manages domestic card scheme "Jaywan", and Mastercard have announced a strategic collaboration to launch "Jaywan - Mastercard" co-badged debit and prepaid cards in the UAE.

Gujarat CM Patel urges people to celebrate Dhuleti with natural colors.

Gandhinagar, March 13: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel participated in the Vedic Holika Dahan at an open ground in Thaltej, Ahmedabad. He performed the sacred rituals of Vedic Holi and offered prayers, an official statement said.

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta meets MP Bansuri Swaraj, discusses public welfare & governance

New Delhi, March 13: Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, met Bansuri Swaraj, the Member of Parliament from New Delhi, to discuss key issues related to public welfare, development, and governance. The meeting, described as cordial and constructive, reinforced their commitment to strengthen Delhi's progress and prosperity.

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