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Women athletes in Gujarat can apply for 'Cash prize scheme 2024-25' from March 18
Gandhinagar, March 13: The Sports Authority of Gujarat has announced the "Women's Cash Prize Scheme for 2024-25", aimed at encouraging female athletes across the state.
'The Karate Kid' to re-release in India before 'Karate Kid: Legends' hits theatres
Mumbai, March 13: Moviegoers in India have something exciting to look forward to as the classic film 'The Karate Kid' is set to return to theatres ahead of the much-awaited release of 'Karate Kid: Legends', which is scheduled to hit theatres on May 30 this year.
81.35 crore people to continue getting free foodgrains: Govt
New Delhi, March 13: The government has decided to continue to provide free foodgrains to about 81.35 crore beneficiaries for a period of five years from January 1, 2024, with an estimated financial outlay of Rs 11.80 lakh crore, show official documents.
Manipur: Imphal West surrenders highest number of weapons after Governor's appeal
By Saurabh Trivedi, New Delhi, March 13: In a significant step towards restoring peace in Manipur, Imphal West has surrendered the highest number of weapons in response to Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla's appeal to turn in looted illegal arms.
Anti-Hindu mindset: BJP MLA Shankar Ghosh on row over Holi celebrations in Santiniketan
Kolkata, March 13: BJP MLA Shankar Ghosh on Thursday lashed out at the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) government, accusing them of banning Holi celebrations in Santiniketan.
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.
Annual conference of Bodo students body commences in Kokrajhar; HM Amit Shah to be present on March 16
Kokrajhar, March 13: The 57th annual conference of the All Bodo Students Union (ABSU) commenced at Bodofa Fwthar, Dotma, Kokrajhar, with a series of inaugural ceremonies honouring key figures and institutions.
Under PM Modi's 10-year tenure, there has been more development than 70 years of all previous govts: Amit Shah
Ahmedabad, March 13: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 10-year tenure, there has been more development than in the 70 years of all previous governments since independence.
Naga MLAs in Manipur promise to support govt in restoring peace
Imphal, March 13: Six Naga community MLAs of different political parties on Thursday assured Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla of cooperation at every step to ensure peace and also exuded confidence that the state would definitely return to peace and normalcy under his leadership, officials said.
Delhi Speaker hosts 22 students from Ladakh as part of SERU project initiated by ABVP
New Delhi, March 13: Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta on Thursday hosted 22 students from Ladakh, who visited the assembly as part of the Student Experience in Regional Understanding (SERU) project initiated by the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP).
WPL Eliminator: Gujarat Giants win toss, opt to bowl against Mumbai Indians
Mumbai, March 13: The Gujarat Giants captain Ashleigh Gardner won the toss and opted to bowl against the Mumbai Indians in the Eliminator clash of the Women's Premier League at the Brabourne Stadium on Thursday.
Olympian Raiza Dhillon named in India's squad for year's first Junior World Cup
New Delhi, March 13: The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) has announced a 36-member Indian junior squad for the upcoming first International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) Junior World Cup Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun, scheduled in Suhl, Germany, from May 19-27, 2025. The squad will participate in 15 events, including three mixed-team events.
BJP leader Tarun Chugh slams Punjab CM, Kejriwal for failure to curb drug menace
Chandigarh, March 13: BJP National General Secretary Tarun Chugh on Thursday criticised the Bhagwant Mann government and his party's National Convener Arvind Kejriwal over their claims of fighting drugs in Punjab.
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta chairs high-level meeting to make city clean, pollution-free
New Delhi, March 13: Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday chaired a high-level meeting to make Delhi clean and pollution-free.
We love representing DC, gonna give it our all: Jemimah Rodrigues as team aims for maiden WPL title
Mumbai, March 13: After a stellar performance in the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2025 group stage, the Delhi Capitals are all set to compete in the final of the tournament. Finishing at the top of the table, Delhi Capitals will be playing their third consecutive final and will leave no stone unturned to clinch the coveted trophy this year.
Gujarat resolves 2,214 cases at State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission and 15,820 cases at District Commissions in 2024
Gandhinagar, March 13: Every year on March 15, World Consumer Rights Day is observed to raise global awareness about consumer rights. Informed consumers play a vital role in shaping transparent and competitive markets. To align with this, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the central government has prioritised the establishment of a more transparent and accountable system to safeguard consumer interests. In Gujarat, under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, the state government remains committed to ensuring swift resolution of consumer grievances, the Chief Minister's office said in a press release.
A childish act by MK Stalin, Tamil Nadu BJP's Narayanan Thirupathy on non-usage of Rupee symbol in Budget logo
Chennai, March 13: Tamil Nadu BJP Vice President Narayanan Thirupathy hit out at the Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin for replacing the Rupee Symbol for the Indian currency with Tamil alphabet 'Ru' for the state budget logo and termed it as a 'childish, foolish and nonsense act'.
PLFI leader Durga Singh among three Maoists held in Jharkhand, weapons seized
Ranchi, March 13: Banned Maoist outfit People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI) leader Durga Singh alias Panjri, who had a reward of Rs 2 lakh on his head, was arrested, along with two of his associates, in Jharkhand's Gumla district, police said on Thursday.
TN becoming unsafe due to deteriorating law and order situation: BJP
Chennai, March 13: Tamil Nadu BJP president K. Annamalai has alleged that the state is becoming increasingly unsafe due to the deteriorating law and order situation.
Decline in inflation paves way for higher GDP growth
New Delhi, March 13: The decline in retail inflation to a level that is below the RBI's targeted level of 4 per cent is expected to pave the way for accelerating GDP growth ahead as it provides the central bank with more headroom to cut interest rates and expand liquidity to spur economic activity and create more jobs.
South Korea: Two Air Force pilots booked over accidental fighter jet bombing
Seoul, March 13: Two South Korean Air Force fighter jet pilots were booked on Thursday for charges related to last week's accidental bombing of a village after pilot error was found to be the cause of the accident, the Defence Ministry said.
Brad Pitt is happy, in great place with girlfriend Ines de Ramon after divorce: Reports
Washington, March 13: Brad Pitt is looking ahead after his divorce from Angelina Jolie was finalised. They both reached a divorce settlement in December 2024 after an eight-year legal battle.
This Holi is unique as Delhi people have ended the BJP's 27-year exile: Bansuri Swaraj
New Delhi, March 13: BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj on Thursday extended her greetings to the people on the occasion of Holi. She said this year's Holi is special as the BJP came to power in Delhi after 27 years.
Tourism promotion in Srinagar city key focus of my govt, says Omar Abdullah
Jammu, March 13: J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said that his government is prioritising the promotion of religious and tourist places in Srinagar city to boost tourism and attract more visitors.
Reliance Jio accounts for 85% of Fixed Wireless additions
New Delhi, March 13: Reliance Jio is seeing an acceleration in Jio AirFiber/5G fixed wireless access (5G FWA) subscriber additions.
Telangana: BRS leaders stage protest on suspension of Jagadish Reddy from Assembly
Hyderabad, March 13: Bharat Rashtra Samithi leaders on Thursday staged a protest in front of the 125-foot Ambedkar Statue at Tankbund, Hyderabad, after Telangana Assembly Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar suspended BRS MLA Jagadish Reddy for the entire session.
Jubin Nautiyal receives grand welcome at Dehradun airport post IIFA win
Dehradun, March 13: After securing a win at the IIFA 2025 Awards, singer Jubin Nautiyal on Thursday arrived in his hometown, Dehradun, where he received a warm welcome from his fans.
We will invite Tushar Gandhi to Kerala again and again: Congress
Thiruvananthapuram, March 13: A day after RSS and BJP activists protested against Mahatma Gandhi's great-grandson Tushar Gandhi in Neyyattinkara, Kerala, the Congress party strongly defended him.
All hoardings, banners were of IIFA, what benefit did Rajasthan receive? LoP Tikaram Jully slams state govt
Jaipur, March 13: Rajasthan's Leader of Opposition, Tikaram Jully, on Thursday slammed the state government for spending over Rs100 crore on the IIFA 2025 celebrations, questioning the benefits to the state.
Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurates multiple infrastructure projects in Gandhinagar through virtual mode
New Delhi, March 13: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday virtually inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for multiple infrastructure projects in his Gandhinagar Lok Sabha constituency in Gujarat. The projects include railway overbridges, grade separators, bridges, flyovers, and roads aimed at enhancing connectivity in the region.
Mark Wood out for four months after knee surgery, set to miss India Tests
New Delhi, March 13: Tearaway England pacer Mark Wood has been ruled out of all forms of cricket for four months after undergoing left knee surgery, caused by a ligament damage he suffered during the 2025 Champions Trophy.
Centre indulging in conspiracy against southern States through delimitation: Telangana CM
New Delhi, March 13: Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Thursday said that an action plan is being prepared to thwart the Central Government's "conspiracy" against the Southern States through the delimitation of Assembly and Lok Sabha constituencies.
IPL 2025: Mitchell Marsh cleared to play for LSG only as batter
New Delhi, March 13: Australia T20 skipper Mitchell Marsh has been cleared to play for Lucknow Super Giants only as a batter in the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, according to ESPNcricinfo.
Israeli leaders condemn UN report on Gaza, call it 'Blood Libel'
Jerusalem, March 13: Israeli leaders have strongly condemned a United Nations report accusing Israel of committing "genocidal acts" in Gaza, denouncing it as a "blood libel" that distorts the truth, the Jerusalem Post reported.
Jeff Daniels joins 'Shrinking' Season 3 as Jimmy's dad
Washington DC, March 13: The popular comedy series 'Shrinking' has added Emmy-winning actor Jeff Daniels to its cast for Season 3, according to Deadline.
Bengal Speaker revokes order barring circulation of House documents to BJP legislators
Kolkata, March 13: West Bengal Assembly Speaker Biman Bandopadhyay on Thursday revoked his previous direction to the Assembly Secretary barring circulation of house proceedings-related documents to the BJP legislators.
Mauritius Foreign Minister lauds India's tremendous rise under PM Modi
Port Louis, March 13: Mauritius Foreign Minister Dhananjay Ramful on Thursday lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi, crediting him for India's rapid rise enroute to becoming the world's third-largest economy in the near future.
Aaditi Pohankar on Pammi's dynamic with Bobby Deol aka Baby Nirala in 'Aashram Season 3 Part 2'
Mumbai, March 13: Aaditi Pohankar, who brilliantly portrays Pammi in "Ek Badnaam Aashram Season 3 Part 2" recently shed light on the dynamic of her character with Bobby Deol's character, Baby Nirala.
40 pc vs 60 pc: Commission war between Congress and BJP begins in Karnataka
Bengaluru, March 13: The war over commission allegations has intensified in Karnataka following the submission of a report by the Justice H.N. Nagmohan Das Commission over the alleged 40 per cent commission charged by the previous BJP government in the state.
Morari Bapu pledges financial support to boost education in tribal areas of Gujarat
Ahmedabad, March 13: In a gesture aimed at strengthening educational infrastructure in tribal regions, renowned spiritual leader Morari Bapu has announced a donation of Rs 1 lakh for every newly established school in the Songadh area of Gujarat.