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CM Bhupendra Patel virtually inaugurates India's 'largest' Chlorotoluene Plant at Dahej

Gandhinagar, March 29: On the foundation day of Gujarat Alkalies and Chemicals Limited (GACL), Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel virtually inaugurated the country's largest Chlorotoluene plant, established by GACL at Dahej, said a statement from CMO on Saturday.

ISL: NorthEast United FC set to play Jamshedpur FC in playoffs

Shillong, March 29: NorthEast United FC will play Jamshedpur FC at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong in the second one-legged knockout game of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 playoffs on Sunday, at 7:30 pm IST.

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi, Gujarat CM inaugurate 5.4 GW solar cell plant

Chikhli, March 29: Union Minister for Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi and Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Saturday inaugurated a 5.4 GW solar cell manufacturing plant in Gujarat's Chikhli.

Wouldn't have been saved if not given CPR properly: Tamim Iqbal on surviving heart attack

New Delhi, March 29: Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal expressed his gratitude after being discharged from the hospital following a heart attack on Monday. Although he retired from international cricket in January 2025, Tamim is still active in domestic cricket. He was captaining Mohammedan Sporting Club in a Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League match against Shinepukur Cricket Club when he began feeling unwell right after the toss.

Rajat Dalal & Asim Riyaz's heated clash on 'Battleground' goes viral

Mumbai, March 29: Amazon MX Player's highly-anticipated reality show, 'Battleground' has set the social media ablaze after Rajat Dalal and Asim Riyaz got into a fiery confrontation.

Farhan Akhtar says OTT has expanded scope of stories, helped storytellers make bold choices

Mumbai, March 29: Bollywood multi-hyphenate Farhan Akhtar feels that the medium of OTT has changed the game for the world of entertainment in many ways.

I used to play with plastic balls in Ratlam Ashutosh Sharma reflects on his early cricketing days

New Delhi March 28: Delhi Capitals batter Ashutosh Sharma reflected on his early cricketing days in Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh. Ashutosh Sharma's journey began with playing with plastic balls in Ratlam. A friend introduced him to a club during summer camp.

India, Japan sign loan agreements worth Yen 191.736 bn for 6 projects

New Delhi, March 28: Government of India and the Government of Japan yesterday signed loan agreements worth Yen 191.736 billion for six projects under Japan's Official Development Assistance (ODA) to India in the sectors of forest management, water supply, urban transport, aquaculture, biodiversity conservation, and investment promotion, a Ministry of Finance release said.

Japan agrees to extend 192 billion yen loan for 6 projects in India

New Delhi, March 28: The government of India and the government of Japan have signed loan agreements worth 191.736 billion Japanese Yen (JPY) for six projects under Japan's Official Development Assistance to India in the sectors of forest management, water supply, urban transport, aquaculture, biodiversity conservation and investment promotion, according to a Finance Ministry statement issued on Friday.

ISL: Semi-final berth at stake as Mumbai City FC look to further strong playoffs record against hosts Bengaluru FC

Bengaluru, March 28: Bengaluru FC (BFC) will host Mumbai City FC (MCFC) at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium on Saturday at 7:30 pm IST in the first single-legged knockout game of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 playoffs, as per the ISL press release.

Delhi Minister Parvesh Verma chairs meeting with Delhi Jal Board officials and MLAs. discusses 'Summer Action Plan'

New Delhi, March 28: Delhi Minister Parvesh Verma chaired a meeting with the Delhi Jal Board officials and MLAs to discuss the steps that needed to be taken ahead of the rising hot summer season.

Adani Green commissions 212.5 MW solar power project in Gujarat

Ahmedabad, March 28: Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) on Friday announced it has commissioned a 212.50 megawatt (MW) solar power project in Khavda, Gujarat.

It's team effort always: Mumbai City head coach Kratky ahead of playoff match against BFC

Mumbai, March 28: Mumbai City FC will take on Bengaluru FC in a must-win encounter at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium for the ISL 2024-25 Playoffs.

BHEL bags Rs 11,800 crore contract for thermal power plant in Chhattisgarh

New Delhi, March 28: State-run Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) on Friday said it has secured a major contract worth Rs 11,800 crore from the Chhattisgarh State Power Generation Company (CSPGCL).

Hyundai Steel to temporarily shut down rebar plant on low demand

Seoul, March 27: Hyundai Steel, South Korea's second-biggest steelmaker by sales, said on Thursday it will temporarily shut down one of its three domestic steel reinforcement bar (rebar) plants due to lower demand.

Uttarakhand mining revenue goes up 2.25 times: Mining Secretary

Dehradun, March 27: Uttarakhand has achieved its highest-ever mining revenue since the state's formation in 2002, marking a significant milestone for the sector, said Brijesh Kumar Sant, the state's Mining Secretary.

Water from Polavaram will be released only after completion of displaced rehabilitation: Andhra CM

Polavaram, March 27: Reaffirming that the Polavaram project is the state's lifeline, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday said that the state government totally has the responsibility of doing justice to the displaced who sacrificed everything for the project.

The 90th Network Planning Group meeting reviews key infrastructure projects

New Delhi, March 27: The 90th meeting of the Network Planning Group (NPG) took place on Thursday to assess infrastructure projects in the road, railway, and metro sectors. According to a release, the meeting focused on improving multimodal connectivity and enhancing logistics efficiency in accordance with the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan (PMGS NMP).

Ishaan Khatter says 'theatrical films is always the dreamscape '

New Delhi, March 27: Actor Ishaan Khatter, who will be seen in the upcoming series “The Royals”, has talked about his love for cinema, describing it as a “dreamscape” and also acknowledged the caliber of storytelling in the streaming space.

Jio Platform Limited receives two prestigious intellectual property awards

New Delhi, March 26: Jio Platforms Limited (JPL), a technology company, today announced its remarkable achievement of winning two significant intellectual property awards while simultaneously highlighting its critical role in advancing India's technological sovereignty and digital independence, said a company release.

Centre inks Rs 6,900 cr contracts for advanced artillery gun systems, high mobility vehicles

New Delhi, March 26: In a bid to further to further enhance Indian Army’s operational readiness, the Centre on Wednesday announced contracts with Bharat Forge Limited and Tata Advanced System Limited for the procurement of 155mm/52 Calibre Advanced Towed Artillery Gun Systems (ATAGS) and High Mobility Vehicle 6x6 Gun Towing Vehicles, at a total cost of about Rs 6,900 crore.

Brison Fernandes: Goa's rising star set to shine in ISL Playoffs

Goa, March 26: FC Goa’s 2024-25 Indian Super League (ISL) season has been marked by standout performances, but one name has truly risen above the rest—Brison Fernandes. As the Gaurs gear up for the semi-finals, on April 2, after securing a second-place finish in the league stage, all eyes will be on the 23-year-old midfielder, who has been rewriting record books with his attacking prowess.

Reality show 'Battleground' to open new avenues for fitness enthusiasts

Mumbai, March 25: The space of reality shows in India is set to witness the entry of a new genre, with the fitness reality show 'Battleground'. The show offers 16 contestants a shot to be India's next fitness superstar, and pushes participants to their limits.

ICMR's i-DRONE initiative showcases aerial medical logistics for timely, efficient cornea transplants in pilot study

New Delhi, March 25: Aligning with the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to make India self-reliant and technologically empowered, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has launched a pioneering study on the aerial transport of human corneas and amniotic membrane grafts, according to the ICMR press statement.

Andhra Pradesh eyes 15 pc GSDP growth rate in 2025-26

Amaravati, March 25: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday asked the district Collectors to achieve a 15 per cent growth in the Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) during 2025-26.

This is how T20 cricket has evolved...: Dhoni gives his take on 'Impact Player' rule in IPL

Mumbai, March 25: Indian World Cup-winning skipper and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) wicketkeeper-batter MS Dhoni expressed his take on the Impact Player rule, which allows teams to utilise one extra player during the game, and said that the high-scoring games are not a direct result of this but has more to do with the conditions and comfort level of players.

IPL 2025: DC vice-captain Faf gives positive verdict on Impact Player rule following thrilling finish against LSG

Visakhapatnam, March 25: Following the thrilling one-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), Delhi Capitals vice-captain Faf Du Plessis expressed his take on much-debated Impact Player rule and how the finish reminded of him of a classic South Africa versus Australia clash back in 2006.

Hyundai bets big on America with $21 bn investment to gain edge in key market

Seoul, March 25: Hyundai Motor Group's decision to invest $21 billion in the United States over the next four years is being seen as a bold strategic move to solidify its competitive edge in its single-largest national market, industry observers said on Tuesday.

Indian American US Second Lady embroiled in Greenland controversy as she announces visit

New York, March 25: Second Lady of the US, Usha Vance has become embroiled in the Greenland controversy with the head of the Danish territory saying her proposed visit has caused a “big mess.”

Egypt condemns Israel's establishment of 'agency' to displace Gaza population

Cairo, March 25: Egypt strongly condemned Israel's establishment of an agency aimed at displacing Palestinians from the Gaza Strip, and its approval of 13 new settlements in the West Bank.

11 Bangladeshi infiltrators in Rajasthan jails: Minister

Jaipur, March 24: A total of 11 Bangladeshi infiltrators are lodged in the state jails on charges of illegal activities, said Rajasthan Minister of Home Jawahar Singh Bedham on Monday.

Prime Video reacts to Shekhar Kapur's claims about Bandit Queen edits

Mumbai, March 24: Streaming platform Prime Video on Monday issued a clarification in response to filmmaker Shekhar Kapur, who recently alleged that his film 'Bandit Queen' on Prime Video had been cut without his consent.

China preparing to invade Taiwan by 2027: US Report says

Beijing, March 24: Chinese President Xi Jinping's decade-long campaign to end corruption in the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) is meant to ensure the military is modernised and prepared to invade Taiwan by 2027, according to a US intelligence report made public last week, Taipei Times reported.

Close shave for Himachal Deputy CM, DGP as plane hits unpaved strip

Shimla, March 24: It was a close shave for Himachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri and Director General of Police Atul Verma on Monday as an aircraft they were onboard with nearly 30 passengers missed the runway at Jubbarhatti on the outskirts of the state capital.

Maha govt presents bill to regulate private placement agencies & protect job seekers

Mumbai, March 24: The Maharashtra government on Monday presented a bill to regulate private placement agencies engaged in the business of placement activities for job seekers and thereby ensure transparency, safeguard the interests of the job seekers and protect them from exploitation and fraudulent practices.

China develops military tech to advance its aggressive cause

Hong Kong, March 24: Not only is Chairman Xi Jinping constantly pushing the People's Liberation Army (PLA) towards devotee levels of loyalty to the Chinese Communist Party, but he is ensuring that China's military is equipped with all manner of weapons and gadgets to ensure dominance in both peacetime and wartime.

Delhi Challenge 2025: Vidal wins pulsating playoff with Berry to win title

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